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Chapter 70: Strategy or Stupidity?

"Hey, make sure you're eating well to keep up your strength!"

"Duh, I'm practically shivering over here," one player joked.

"Wait, what on earth are you guys talking about? Somebody clue me in!"

"Heh… you'll get it once you've entered the adult world, kid…"

The comments quickly filled with knowing laughter and cryptic responses, leaving one young player feeling bewildered and a bit frustrated. What on earth were they all talking about?

It wasn't until he got deeper into the game and found himself a virtual spouse that he finally understood the importance of staying fit. Soon, the once "innocent" player realized he was no longer so innocent.

Over the next few days, John watched as the number of players in One Piece spiked dramatically. He could tell that the 100% realism patch had definitely had an impact. While the game's currency exchange system had already been a hit, this new enhancement was groundbreaking—a bold experiment that other companies had tried and failed miserably with in the past.

But judging by the players' ecstatic reactions, John's approach was a success. His competitors were furious, frustrated that they couldn't replicate this achievement, unless, of course, they could make their in-game characters as lifelike and engaging.

Each of the "Big Five" gaming giants burned with jealousy as they watched One Piece soar in popularity, yet none of them dared admit to feeling left behind. If they complained publicly, they would only be outing themselves. So, they kept quiet, pretending they hadn't noticed, while internally fuming.

Meanwhile, the floundering "One Piece World" from the Dragon Kingdom game platform was under heavy criticism. The platform itself redirected players' frustrations onto One Piece World in a move that only heightened John's game's popularity.

A/N: They are talking about that pirated version of the one piece that came out before.

Returning to his behind-the-scenes work, John quietly observed the reactions of his players. He secretly set up unique "accidents" for those who caught his eye and occasionally adjusted the game to reward loyal players. These small, interactive moments left him contemplating his own life.

Maybe he should start thinking about finding a real-life girlfriend? After all, he couldn't just live through his game characters forever, could he?

He mulled it over for a while but pushed the thought aside. There was still plenty to accomplish. Besides, One Piece's popularity was soaring, and Identity V, being developed by the Edge Horizon Team, was coming along well. John was content with only providing guidance and some core gameplay concepts. His team's creativity shone, and stepping in now might just disrupt their flow.

By fostering their imagination, John could eventually delegate even bigger projects to them. No need to rush things; the next big game could wait until One Piece had fully cemented its player base. Just like Minecraft and Happy Farm, which had established loyal communities, One Piece wasn't quite there yet—but it was getting close.

In the Virtual Realm

In Second World, the usual gathering of five top figures took place around a familiar table.

Bam!

A hand slammed down, reverberating through the room as Richard announced, "We finally have news on the ancient weapons!"

"Are you sure?" Matthew Hudson asked, his expression cautious as he looked at Richard Burns.

Richard, ever-confident, smirked and nodded. "I heard it straight from a contact within the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"Which one?" Matthew asked, eyebrows raised.

Through months of exploration, players had begun mapping the major forces within the One Piece world, though only with limited details. The deeper mysteries remained out of reach.

"Crocodile," Richard replied, his smirk widening.

"Wait, Crocodile? If I remember right, he's a Logia-type Devil Fruit user and hardly the trusting type. Are we sure we can partner with someone like him?"

"That's true," another member agreed. "Without Haki, we have no way to counter his powers. If he tries to double-cross us, we're defenseless."

Richard waved his hand dismissively. "Yes, he's strong, but his sand powers have a critical weakness—water."

The others exchanged uncertain glances.

"We've analyzed John's Devil Fruit abilities closely," Richard explained, "and noticed a recurring pattern: nearly every power has a natural counter. For instance, in Louge Town, Smokers' abilities falter in heavy rain, and the same goes for Crocodile. His Sand-Sand Fruit is even more susceptible to water."

"He'd cheat us? Let him try," he scoffed, a spark of arrogance in his eyes.

"Do you really think it's that simple?" Matthew asked, his voice wavering. Despite his excitement, a nagging worry gnawed at him. He recalled a now-infamous video of players encountering a thunderstorm in Louge Town, complete with flashing lightning. Could a Devil Fruit user truly be so easy to defeat?

The others, too, began to feel a sliver of doubt.

"Hmph! It's just a game!" Richard cut in sharply. "So what if we fail? If any of you don't have the guts to risk it, don't expect to benefit if we succeed."

His words brought the room to a standstill. The remaining four stared at each other before nodding in agreement.

Richard resumed with a grin. "Now that we're on the same page, let's get down to it. From what we've pieced together, there are three legendary weapons in this world: the Uranus, Poseidon, and Pluton."

"And this time… we're going after Pluton."

A/N: Thanks for reading, donate some power stones for extra chapters.

Also check out my Patreon if you want extra chapters up to chapter 98: Patreon.com/AncestorX

Enjoy ✌️.


Chapter 71: Alabasta

"Pluton"

The executives sat in silence, contemplating the word "Pluton" as it echoed through the room. None of them knew any legends or myths connected to the name—no Hades, Osiris, or ancient gods. Yet something about the name struck them as powerful and majestic.

And it wasn't just Pluton. The other two rumored ancient weapons, "Uranus" and "Poseidon," carried an aura of mystery and strength that captivated them.

"So… what exactly is Pluton?" someone finally asked.

"No clue," admitted Richard Burns with a shrug.

The lack of details didn't dampen their interest. Even the name alone promised a weapon of unparalleled might.

Eyes gleaming, Richard continued, "One thing we do know is that Devil Fruit abilities reappear when the user dies. So, if we're going after Pluton, we should also make sure Crocodile doesn't walk away from this. That way, the Sand-Sand Fruit can be reborn, and we can capture it.

"Yes! A natural ability!" Matthew Hudson's gaze lit up. Pluton sounded intriguing, but it was Crocodile's Logia ability that truly held his attention. Its power had already been demonstrated in battle, and he had plans for it.

As it happened, the existence of Pluton was something Richard had stumbled upon by chance. His original target had been Crocodile, solely for the Sand-Sand Fruit. But during an encounter, his players had overheard Crocodile mention Pluton. Although Crocodile defeated them, they'd spread the word before respawning. John's game might clear a character's death, but players' memories were another matter.

"It's just a game character," one of them scoffed, laughing at their own wariness. "Why are we even worried?"

But their expressions betrayed a hint of unease. These were the top figures of the Dragon Kingdom's gaming industry, forced to strategize against a virtual character. A thrill mixed with discomfort at how real John had made this experience. No one could ignore the revolutionary programming in John's hands.

The ability to breathe life into game characters to this extent created a new reality they could hardly compete with. If John controlled this technology, he controlled the future.

"Any leads on finding the development team?" someone asked abruptly.

The room fell silent. They exchanged glances before Matthew spoke up. "Still nothing. It's like they don't exist. John rarely leaves his house, and our hackers can't find any connections to collaborators."

"No way he's done all this alone."

"That's impossible. It's only code; someone else has to be in on this."

"Alright, enough speculation," Richard cut in, shifting the focus. "First, let's deal with Pluton. Regardless of what it turns out to be, Mochizuki will take the biggest share."

Matthew nodded, already setting his sights on Crocodile's Sand-Sand Fruit. The others agreed, each solidifying their plans.

"Our target is Alabasta," Richard announced. "Our operatives have already infiltrated Crocodile's ranks to keep tabs on his movements. Since Alabasta is a desert, make sure to bring enough water. We move as soon as Crocodile makes his play."

With that, the five executives went their separate ways, mobilizing their teams.

Meanwhile, in the World of One Piece

Alabasta, the desert kingdom, had never been a prime destination for players. Sparse and hot, with few resources, it had only seen moderate player activity. But suddenly, John noticed a significant increase in the number of players converging on Alabasta.

"Huh? Why's everyone headed to Alabasta?" he muttered, curious. He had just finished handing a Devil Fruit to a promising player and was making his rounds in the game world when the surge of players caught his attention.

Alabasta wasn't known for anything special in the game, other than its location on the Grand Line. But now, the desert was swarming with players, many of them lugging large quantities of water and crafting unfamiliar tools—

"Water Guns!"

John chuckled. "Looks like they're gearing up to take down Crocodile with water attacks. Clever."

Bringing water into a desert kingdom? Their plan was obvious: neutralize Crocodile's Sand-Sand abilities by exploiting his weakness to water. This wasn't just a casual adventure—this was a coordinated raid.

But John wasn't the only one taking notice of the activity in Alabasta.

The Revolutionary Army Takes Notice

On the island of Baltigo, Dragon, leader of the Revolutionary Army, listened closely to his informants' reports of a sudden influx of people in Alabasta.

"Alabasta?" he murmured, deep in thought.

A/N: Thanks for reading, donate some power stones for extra chapters.

Also check out my Patreon if you want extra chapters up to chapter 98: Patreon.com/AncestorX

Enjoy ✌️.


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