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Chapter 184: Chapter 184: Ada and Robin

"As expected of Scarlet Witch," thought Daniel as he watched Wanda conjure a ball of magic in her hand. Compared to Quicksilver, Wanda was far more talented in controlling her powers. In about three days, she was able to leave the lab.

Of course, the difference in their abilities played a role. Even if Wanda couldn't control her powers, she would only damage some objects. Quicksilver, on the other hand, could hurt himself if he couldn't fully master his speed.

"Focus on controlling your abilities. Once you can fully control them, I'll introduce you to the Avengers," Daniel told them. After giving them his contact information, he left Sokovia.

To avoid attracting attention to Wanda and Pietro, Daniel didn't take them to New York. If they were exposed now, Hydra might exploit them.

Daniel was honest about getting them into the Avengers. Since the Battle of New York, the Avengers were officially part of S.H.I.E.L.D. Even the U.S. military had dropped their pursuit of the Hulk.

However, within the Avengers, there were different levels. Stark, Daniel, Thor, and Dr. Banner were listed as consultants with S.H.I.E.L.D. and were only called upon for major incidents like the Battle of New York.

The daily work was handled by Natasha, Hawkeye, Shuri, Captain America, and Agent Carter, who had the closest ties to S.H.I.E.L.D. Despite Carter claiming she wanted to enjoy a private life with Captain America, they couldn't ignore S.H.I.E.L.D.'s needs.

Of course, for regular missions, Carter and Captain America weren't needed. The most burdened were Hawkeye, Natasha, and Shuri, who held the lowest status.

"Thor, it's you. I see. Well, I don't know either. I don't even have a girlfriend. Maybe you should ask Tony," Daniel said, sighing after hanging up the phone.

"I didn't expect this to happen so soon." The call was from Thor, complaining about not seeing Jane lately. Daniel couldn't help with such personal issues.

He could advise Sif but couldn't help Thor directly.

Reality was tough. Even Thor, the Prince of Asgard, had to compromise. Thor, being exiled to Earth, soon faced a major issue—money. As a former prince, he had never worried about money.

After spending a honeymoon-like period with Jane, reality hit, leading to arguments. The main issue was whether Thor should get a job. While he could easily get money from someone like Fury, Thor had his pride and wouldn't take money without earning it.

So Thor tried working, but his jobs caused more damage than they paid. Without an Earthly education, his jobs were limited to bar work, where his temper often led to bar fights.

In just one week, he wrecked four bars and hospitalized dozens. Fury had to clean up his messes constantly.

Normally, this wouldn't concern Daniel, who hadn't paid much attention to Thor's life on Earth, just as he hadn't kept tabs on Captain America and Agent Carter.

But someone did. Fury monitored Thor closely, and after cleaning up several messes, he turned to Daniel for a solution. Daniel couldn't ignore Thor and arranged a job for him that required minimal effort but paid well.

Thor was pleased and spent his free time with Jane, but new issues arose over time, leading Thor to call and complain to Daniel.

To avoid further complaints, Daniel suggested Thor talk to Stark instead.

Daniel had previously asked Fury about the five nations' stance on Thor and Jane. Political marriages often fostered alliances, and an Earthling queen in Asgard would be beneficial. But Fury didn't see their relationship lasting due to their significant differences, especially in lifespan.

Many saw the issues between Thor and Jane but didn't mention them, leaving the couple in love unaware of the looming problems.

"It seems they'll break up soon. I didn't expect Thor to become such a recluse," Daniel thought, noting Thor's growing interest in Earth games. Fortunately, Oasis was still in beta testing.

Otherwise, Thor might ask Daniel to tweak the game for him, considering he once called and threatened a game developer over losing.

Oasis's beta hadn't caused a public stir but had garnered significant attention in certain circles. Testing could take a year or more due to the complex issues of virtual reality games, including safety concerns.

Daniel couldn't refute the reasons, which even Stark accepted. Safety issues with human consciousness and brain hypnosis were no small matters. Even in the world of Oasis, it took decades and a lack of resources for the game to gain popularity.

"Maybe I shouldn't criticize Thor for being a recluse. I'm pretty reclusive myself," Daniel realized, spending most of his time on research and training.

"Ada, you're here," Daniel said, smiling as Ada appeared. He could tell she was the real Ada without using Observation Haki, her presence unmistakable.

"What's wrong?" Daniel noticed Ada's tired and angry expression.

Ada said nothing, heading straight for the bath. After washing up, she returned in a red robe.

"It's nothing. It's been handled," Ada said after a moment of silence, then explained what had happened to her.

Much like the numerous cloned Alices in Resident Evil, someone had cloned Ada extensively—not through cellular replication but via genetic modification using bioweapons. These clones, like the fake Ada, were created by modifying young women.

The mastermind was Derek Simmons, a member of the Simmons family. Unable to get the real Ada, he created his own. But the fake Ada's love for Simmons turned into twisted hatred upon discovering her altered appearance. She began plotting to kill both Simmons and the real Ada to become the true Ada.

However, Ada thwarted her plan, and the fake Ada died, taking Simmons down with her.

Daniel listened quietly, saying nothing.

This incident didn't just affect Simmons but also heavily impacted his family. One of their major bases was destroyed due to the fake Ada's plan.

"Rest well. I have a surprise for you tomorrow," Daniel said, noticing Ada's poor mood. He decided to wait until she was calmer to show her the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

That night, they slept together without any intimacy, simply lying side by side.

"What surprise?" Ada asked the next morning, her usual demeanor returning, suggesting that yesterday's incident had affected her deeply.

"This," Daniel said, revealing a strange-looking fruit.

"This is a very special item," Daniel explained before Ada could ask, detailing the powers of a Devil Fruit.

"You mean this is a Devil Fruit?" Ada was shocked. Gaining superpowers by eating a fruit sounded fantastical.

"Yes, it's the Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit," Daniel said, describing its powers.

"Such a powerful item should be yours," Ada said after a moment, looking at the fruit on the table.

"Don't worry about me. Devil Fruits have their weaknesses, and many top fighters don't rely on them," Daniel reassured her.

Devil Fruits had various weaknesses beyond Haki and Seastone. Each Logia fruit had specific counters. The Sand-Sand Fruit was weak to water, and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to rubber.

Even Akainu's Magma-Magma Fruit had water as a counter, though his power level made this irrelevant as he could evaporate water before it reached him.

Similarly, if Crocodile had fully mastered his fruit, he wouldn't have been defeated by Luffy's simple water trick. Sand can absorb water if there's enough of it.

Despite Logia fruits being the most powerful, they had the most counters, unlike Zoan and Paramecia types.

"Alright then, I won't hold back," Ada decided after a moment, preparing to eat the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

Its weaknesses were outweighed by its strengths—elemental intangibility, lightning speed, and levitation, all extremely useful to Ada.

"Wait a moment," Daniel said, stopping her. "Devil Fruits taste awful. One bite is enough to gain the powers, but most users eat the whole thing. It's up to you."

Devil Fruits were peculiar. There were unverified stories, like Ace finding the Flame-Flame Fruit with a companion and both taking a bite to see who got the power. Ace won.

"Got it," Ada said, then began eating the fruit. Its taste made her grimace, but she persisted until it was gone.

Crackle.

The fruit's power manifested quickly, with electricity sparking between Ada's fingers.

"The power of a Devil Fruit depends on the user. To become stronger, you'll need to visit that world."

"Such a fascinating world—I definitely want to see it. By the way, did you meet any interesting women there?" Ada asked, her tone light.

Daniel scratched his head, feeling awkward under her steady gaze. Sighing inwardly, he said, "Actually, I brought someone back. I meant to introduce you."

"You brought her here?" Ada's calm voice and expression made Daniel uneasy, sensing something amiss.

"She's had a tough life. She couldn't even sleep well in that world, so I brought her here," Daniel explained, recounting Robin's tragic backstory.

As Daniel shared Robin's story, the atmosphere changed, and he felt relieved.

"Where is she now?"

"She's traveling since there's no Navy hunting her here. I'll contact her," Daniel said, picking up the phone to call Robin.

"I want you to meet someone. Find a discreet location," he said. Even if Robin was in the pyramid, he could bring her back instantly.

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Chapter 185: Chapter 185: Ada and Robin (Part 2)

"You two chat, I'll go make something delicious." After introducing Robin and Ada to each other, and seeing them silently sizing each other up, then simultaneously focusing their gaze on Daniel Davis, he immediately stood up, sensing that the atmosphere was a bit off.

Speaking of which, Ada and Robin's styles are quite similar. Both operate within underground organizations. Most members of the Baroque Works are intelligence personnel and not particularly adept at direct combat. The only one skilled in frontal battles, Daz, the former Mr. 1 with the Slicing-Slicing Fruit ability, has already left the Baroque Works.

Daniel doesn't mind this much. He took over the Baroque Works not just for fighting but mainly for intelligence, much like the World Government's CP organization. For instance, in matters like pure gold, it's the intelligence personnel who play a crucial role, not the combatants.

In fact, if Daniel really wanted powerful subordinates, he wouldn't have trouble finding them. Take, for example, Captain Levi from the world of giants. If he were thrown into the Pirate World and trained diligently, in time, he would at least reach the level of an elite vice-admiral.

"Room." In the kitchen, after taking out Sea King meat and some vegetables and fruits from the Pirate World, Daniel used his Ope-Ope Fruit ability to cut the ingredients. When it comes to food, even the Harry Potter world can't compare to the Pirate World. Especially the meat of Sea Kings, which contains a lot of vitality; eating it regularly is excellent for strengthening the body.

"Next, I need to start acquiring a large amount of food. I'll buy some in this world and then some in the Harry Potter world. That should be enough."

While cooking, Daniel was also thinking about his next steps in the Pirate World. He wouldn't confront the Navy and World Government head-on until he had enough strength, but supporting the Revolutionary Army within his means was feasible. 

The best business in the Pirate World is weapons and food. Due to the Heavenly Tribute, there are too many people on the sea who can't get enough to eat. 

Nearby, there's the Goa Kingdom in the East Blue, where the difference between the city and the outskirts is like night and day. The saying "the rich eat while the poor starve" perfectly describes the Goa Kingdom. Other places include the homeland of Shichibukai Kuma, Whitebeard's territory, and Kaido's Wano Country, all known for their scarcity of food and clothing.

Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors and the strongest man in the world, is ironically the poorest because he gives most of his wealth to his homeland, which still barely alleviates their poverty.

Strictly speaking, the territories under the Four Emperors don't have high living standards. As pirates, they aren't good at managing resources. Whitebeard and Kaido are like this, and the Red-Haired Pirates don't even have a fixed territory. The only exception is Big Mom's crew, mainly because most of her subordinates have food-related Devil Fruits, sustaining the entire crew.

The Revolutionary Army, strictly speaking, is even worse off than the pirates. Pirates can rob, but the Revolutionary Army can't do that. Previously, Daniel mentioned that the Calm Belt had plenty of food, but that was just wishful thinking.

It's like an emperor saying, "If you have no rice, why not eat meat?" Or suggesting that the water from a flood in one area be diverted to a drought-stricken area—purely theoretical ideas.

Firstly, the Sea Kings in the Calm Belt aren't easy to deal with. Very few people in the world can freely traverse the Calm Belt. It would be a waste to send these individuals to hunt Sea Kings for food unless they happened upon them.

For example, Impel Down doesn't lack food because it's in the Calm Belt, but sending people there specifically to hunt would be too much of a waste.

In Daniel's view, since these people are idle, they might as well hunt Sea Kings for food in one go. But in reality, someone like Daniel, hunting Sea Kings for food himself, is unusual—akin to a king or leader personally farming, which is unrealistic.

"Should I bring some books on revolutionary principles for Dragon?" Daniel also noticed many issues within the Revolutionary Army. Their ideals are better than the Navy's, but somewhat naive and idealistic. They only target the Celestial Dragons and not the World Government, which is fundamentally flawed. It's like overthrowing an emperor in feudal times without addressing the officials.

True success requires a complete overhaul from top to bottom. This isn't Daniel's wisdom but the accumulated wisdom of five thousand years of history.

"Take me back first, so I don't get in your way." After dinner, Robin, with a meaningful smile, glanced at Ada and Daniel.

"Sure. When will you be back?" Daniel nodded.

"No need to come over for now. Ada is going over, so I'll guide her." Robin said calmly.

"You're leaving?" Daniel wasn't surprised about Ada going, as training physical skills or developing Devil Fruit abilities is better in the Pirate World. His Ope-Ope Fruit ability has also progressed rapidly in the Pirate World and is now close to awakening.

But Robin's urgency to leave puzzled Daniel. Compared to the Pirate World, the Marvel World is much safer for her. Moreover, Daniel intended for her to help as a CEO for a while.

"I have to go back eventually. There are some things I need to resolve." Robin couldn't abandon the Ohara incident and her mother's last wishes.

"Alright then." Since Robin had made up her mind, Daniel wouldn't stop her. With him around, any threat from the World Government or CP organizations would be dealt with.

"I went to resolve some things." The next morning, Daniel woke up to find only a note from Ada.

"Good thing my physical training is strong." Recalling the previous night's craziness, Daniel stretched, grateful for his training in the Pirate World.

"Robin." Daniel then thought of Robin. Having both Robin and Ada would be fantastic, and he couldn't help but smile slyly.

"People are indeed greedy." In the past, he couldn't even dream of being with Robin or Ada. Having one of them was already a distant dream.

"Well, let's see what happens." Shaking his head, Daniel opened the mirror dimension to start training—physical skills, swordsmanship, and Fish-Man Karate. He got these from the Revolutionary Army. For Dragon, trading these for resources was a great deal. For Daniel, obtaining them just for resources saved him a lot of time, making it a win-win.

"When will I be able to train like Garp and destroy eight mountains casually?"

Daniel wasn't worried about what Ada was up to. Compared to traveling to other worlds, everything else was minor.

"Other worlds, huh." In the rain of Alabasta, Ada looked excited, while Robin remained calm.

"Let's check the news." Having been away for a while, Daniel wanted to catch up on recent major events on the sea.

"A new supernova failed to challenge the Sea Emperors." Daniel quickly learned of recent events. Every year, new supernovas enter the New World, eager to challenge the Sea Emperors.

Every year, new supernovas enter the New World, and their first move is often to challenge one of the four emperors. It's the quickest way to make a name for themselves.

Winning such a challenge means becoming a new sea emperor. 

However, the reality is often harsh. Despite their ambitions, the four emperors remain unchanged year after year, while most supernovas are forgotten. These supernovas often fall to the emperor's crews before even facing the emperors themselves. 

Luffy's Straw Hat Pirates only survived after the Summit War by training hard for two years. Otherwise, they would have faced the same fate as their contemporaries, who either joined an emperor's crew or were imprisoned by them.

"Someone challenged Whitebeard? What a pity." Robin shook her head, reading about Ace's challenge to Whitebeard. No one expected Ace to win.

For someone like Robin, who has spent years in the underworld, the four emperors' reputations are well known. Even Navy Admirals aren't their match.

"Whitebeard is benefiting from Roger, and Garp from both Roger and Whitebeard."

Ace, Roger's son, was raised by Garp, making Garp a generation above both Roger and Whitebeard.

"A group of pirate crews teamed up to attack the Red-Haired Pirates and were wiped out. Did they think the four emperors were easy targets?"

Aside from Ace's challenge to Whitebeard, the news also reported an attack on the Red-Haired Pirates. Unlike the other three emperors, who have large fleets, the Red-Haired Pirates have only one ship, making them a target for ambitious pirates. 

Teaming up seemed like a good plan, but they underestimated the emperor's strength. Naturally, they were annihilated, much to the navy's delight. Pirate infighting reduced the navy's workload.

"It's time to look for other worlds again."

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