Chapter 66: Chapter 66： Crazy shopping!
Pochi was taken aback.
Then he looked at Kahn and immediately understood.
"I understand Lieutenant General Kahn."
Kahn displayed a satisfied expression.
He proceeded to return to his office, his recent accomplishments filling him with excitement.
The grand total: 550 billion Berries.
While he now had enough to purchase the Eternal Water, Kahn wasn't foolish enough to do so immediately.
Buying it out was not the most cost-effective approach.
Moreover, he had no immediate need for the Eternal Water.
Nevertheless, Kahn noticed that his old waist felt stiff, and he realized he was speaking louder when addressing the system.
"System, how much does it cost to buy out both the top conqueror and Advanced Armament Haki?"
"175 billion Berries."
Kahn's excited expression darkened suddenly.
"Five times the price?"
He almost forgot—this was a vampire system.
Regardless, Kahn had no intention of hesitating.
"System, buy out the top conqueror's Haki and Advanced Armament Haki."
With that, Kahn's wealth value depleted by 175 billion Berries.
While substantial, it was still manageable.
The earlier payments were factored into this cost; otherwise, Kahn would have faced stern reprimands.
"Congratulations to the host for successfully purchasing the top conqueror's Haki and Advanced observation Haki."
Kahn was elated.
These skills were now truly his own.
Now, Even without money, he had no need to worry.
Observing his remaining wealth value—over 350 billion Berries—Kahn felt invigorated.
But Kahn wasn't finished.
"System, I want to buy out the second Fire Dragon Mode."
Kahn was acting like a nouveau riche.
"Congratulations to the host for successfully purchasing the second Fire Dragon Mode."
With the acquisition of these two abilities, Kahn finally felt a significant weight lifted from his shoulders.
As the saying goes: a bird in the hand is worth more then that in the bush.
This transaction felt akin to a mortgage; until fully paid, the property didn't truly belong to him.
Since gaining this system, Kahn had been constantly plagued by a sense of urgency.
The idea was simple: without buying out the system, its effectiveness could be compromised if he ever fell short on funds.
While the service fee was manageable, Kahn always felt a degree of insecurity.
Now, however, he could finally breathe easy.
But Kahn understood that the evolution hadn't yet been fully realized, and his devil fruit still had much work ahead.
Moreover his ambitions extended even further.
Buying the Eternal Water.
At a cost of one trillion Berries, Kahn was still quite a way off.
To amass such funds, he needed to bolster his own strength.
"System, I want to buy a top-tier Armament Haki."
Kahn's Armament Haki had consistently remained at an lower tire of advanced level, always trailing behind Garp's.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't seem to close the gap.
Moreover, years of laxity had led to regression to high level.
With his current substantial funds, not seizing this opportunity would be a missed chance.
"Detecting the host's high-level Armament Haki, purchase price: 15 billion, discount price: 5 billion."
"Only a five billion ?" Kahn was somewhat incredulous.
"What's the cost without discount cost if i don't have haki ?"
"Sixty billion Berries."
Kahn was taken aback by the price.
He'd initially thought it would be five times higher, but it turned out to be only four times.
The relationship between purchase price and discount cost varied for different abilities.
Did the rarity of the ability determine the multiplier?
If that was the case, why was the cost of Eternal Water doubled?
Did it imply that Eternal Water was of a lower tier?
However, rather than feeling dismayed by this revelation, Kahn found himself excited.
After all, the effects of Eternal Water were nothing short of miraculous.
What about the other abilities?
Kahn didn't inquire.
There was no point—knowing the cost wouldn't change his inability to afford them, only increasing his frustration.
As for Armament Haki, Kahn hesitated.
He already possessed Observation Haki and had already completed its buyout.
Did he truly need Armament Haki as well?
"System, are the discounts also proportional?"
"No."
The system's reply was straightforward.
Kahn's expression turned sour; he had anticipated as much.
Undeterred, he gritted his teeth and declared, "Buy! Just buy it!"
He was, after all, a perfectionist.
Wasn't 5 billion Berries merely pocket change? He was full with funds.
Besides, his 'luck' had returned in his opinion.
With his new strength at his disposal, all challenges will became surmountable.
The world was brimming with formidable individuals; strengthening one's own capabilities was the best response.
"Congratulations to the host for successfully purchasing the top-tier Armament Haki."
As the system's voice echoed, Kahn extended his right hand. Instantly, an aura of dominating energy enveloped it.
Before the process concluded, Kahn's body condensed into a protective shield.
This represented the advanced combinationof his Conqueror Haki and Armament Haki.
Kahn, brimming with excitement, could clearly sense the amplification of the Armament Haki around his hands.
Haki, like everything else, had levels of mastery.
Armament Haki, in particular, exhibited varying degrees of strength.
At present, Kahn had only witnessed Garp's impressive mastery.
It was undoubtedly potent.
How would his own strength compare to that of the old man's?
The desire to challenge Garp surged within Kahn, but he quickly suppressed it.
Despite his yearnings, he knew that fight him would be unwise.
For now, however, the goal was the Eternal Water.
The cost stood at a remaining 1000 billion Berries.
Fortunately, the service fee for Kahn's buyouts had significantly reduced, plummeting from the previous 7.5 million to 2.5 million Berries.
The remainder covered system space and basic operational costs.
Kahn found himself deeply content with the arrangement.
With his current finances, he was set for thousands of years.
From here on, he could focus on making money without undue stress.
With over 300 billion Berries at his disposal, Kahn felt increasingly secure.
Still, the quest for wealth must continue.
"Report to Lieutenant General Kahn—the pirates have been dealt with. I will provide a report on the findings."
"It's Pochi! Enter!"
"Yes, Lieutenant General Kahn!"
"Alright, report me."
"Yes, Lieutenant General Kahn. The pirates you just confronted are known as the Bad Wolf Pirates. Their captain, Bad Wolf, carries a bounty of 63 million Berries. He's a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with an animal ability. Additionally—"
"Okay, I understand. What was the loot?" Kahn interrupted Pochi, seeking information.
He had no interest in dealing with such low-level pirates—especially given his current circumstances.
"Every crew member has been apprehended. Their total bounties amount to around 230 million Berries."
"Very well, proceed as usual!"
"Yes, Lieutenant General Kahn!"
"Wait."
"What would Lieutenant General Kahn like to convey?"
"As I mentioned before, great job, Pochi. This time, I'll reward you with 20% of my share!"
(End of this chapter.)
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