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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.

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Chapter 72: Contest

Following Luffy's arrival in Alabasta, Smoker and his Navy warship relentlessly pursued him from Louge Town. Although Smoker had been overpowered in Louge Town, his Logia abilities remained formidable and nearly impossible to counter at this stage.

"Creating chaos," John muttered, suppressing a grin. He almost felt sorry for Crocodile. Luffy alone was enough trouble for him, but now hundreds of players were converging on Alabasta, armed with high-pressure water guns.

According to the anime, Luffy's blood-soaked punch had managed to strike Crocodile. Here, the high-pressure water guns in players' hands would likely disable Crocodile's ability to transform into sand. Thousands of players had already arrived in Alabasta in this first wave alone, armed not only with powerful water guns but also portable versions.

"There are only a few groups that could organize this many players," John thought, analyzing the situation. After a moment, he concluded that only the Dragon Kingdom forces and the five major game companies could mobilize this level of support so quickly.

"What's their objective?" he wondered. "Are they aiming to prove their strength? Or are they actually after Crocodile's Sand-Sand Fruit ability?"

John couldn't quite understand why they'd go to such lengths just to take down Crocodile. Even if they succeeded in knocking out his Devil Fruit powers, it wouldn't guarantee the ability would fall to them. Besides, without a method to capture and transfer Devil Fruit abilities, someone else might easily take advantage of their work.

Even if they managed to suppress Crocodile's abilities, facing him directly would be no easy task. Luffy's victory had been a combination of raw power, determination, and, in the anime, unexpected help from Baroque Works agents. Most players simply didn't have the strength or skills to match him.

And the thought of Pluton? John doubted they'd succeed in uncovering such a weapon. Pluton was a near-mythical construct—one that wouldn't surface unless he decided to reveal it. Only key characters in One Piece, like Robin, had even a slight chance of finding the plans, and they wouldn't reveal such a secret easily.

Despite the amount of planning and coordination the five companies had put into this, John could see their every move. And as their grand scheme played out, John smiled, anticipating their inevitable frustration when they realized their efforts were futile.

"This should be an interesting show to watch."

For now, John chose not to involve his Edge Horizon Team. They'd already seen all the strength they needed to; there was no sense in wasting time. Let the five giants struggle in Alabasta on their own.

The Real World: Pokémon's New Update Steals the Spotlight

Back in the real world, John had just completed the latest Pokémon update, which introduced 100 new Pokémon from the second generation into Second World. The update approval went smoothly, and as soon as it was live, Pokémon's popularity shot past One Piece, reclaiming the top spot online.

"John is a legend!"

"More Pokémon already? I haven't even finished collecting the first batch!"

"Collecting them all? That's a rich player's dream!"

"Not everyone can collect them all, you know. But I'm halfway there—I even bought a Pokémon garden in Second World!"

The hype was unstoppable. Players flooded into the game the moment the update launched, cutting One Piece's player base in half as trainers dove into the hunt for new Pokémon. John watched, amused, as One Piece—the game he'd spent countless hours refining—momentarily took a backseat to Pokémon, a game he'd created in record time but that captivated players effortlessly.

At the same time, the registration for the Seaside City Beauty Contest had closed. Though the contest didn't offer the same thrill as battle tournaments, the participation rates were impressively high. Players traveled from far and wide to Seaside City just for a chance to join the dazzling competition.

Drawing from lessons learned from the last league tournament, Adam, John's assistant in organizing events, had implemented a detailed screening process to streamline the contest and avoid overly long matches. Everything seemed to be falling into place.

A Surprise Role in the Beauty Contest

During dinner, Adam brought up something that caught John off guard.

"What? You want me to be a judge?" John asked, surprised.

Adam nodded calmly. "You're the one who came up with the concept of the Beauty Contest. You should see how it's actually unfolding in the game. None of us really understand the mechanics as well as you do."

After thinking it over, John agreed. He was free, after all, and it would be a good opportunity to see how his ideas translated into gameplay. Besides, it'd be a fun way to engage with players in Second World.

The Next Day: The Beauty Contest Venue

The next day, John and Adam arrived at the stunning contest venue. The arena was carefully designed, a vast improvement over the simple stages he remembered from the anime. Different arenas featured unique elements that allowed players to showcase the beauty and skills of their Pokémon with full flair.

John was impressed with the attention to detail. Unlike the small, restrictive stages from the anime, this venue allowed for Pokémon's abilities to shine without limitations. Players could choose themed stages that best suited their Pokémon's moves, making the contest a blend of spectacle and strategy.

By the time John took his seat at the judges' table, the stands were packed with spectators. Apart from John and Adam, three other judges sat nearby—well-known Pokémon breeders from Seaside City who specialized in analyzing Pokémon's growth and abilities.

When players spotted John at the judges' table, a wave of excitement rippled through the crowd.

"OMG! The rumors were true! John's actually judging!"

"John! Over here! I'll bear your children!"

"Ahhh! John! I want to be your sister-in-law!"

John chuckled, taken aback by the enthusiastic reactions.

"Why are they all so intense?" he murmured, smiling awkwardly as the contest prepared to begin.

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 110: Patreon.com/AncestorX

Enjoy ✌️.

I'm really sorry for disappearing for past week or so, I had to deal with some stuff but I'm back now and as compensation I'll upload 4 chapters today.


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