Kapitel 149: Chapter 149: Is Akainu worth 10 billion?
Copy!
Leo placed his hand on Luffy's body, activating the omnipotent power of the world to replicate Luffy's unique abilities according to his will.
In an instant, a mysterious orb of light formed in Leo's palm. The orb was a soft green with occasional flashes of bright, silvery white.
"So, this is the ability to control Pokémon energy?" Leo, using a Devil Fruit power for the first time, examined the orb curiously. After a thorough inspection without finding anything particularly revealing, he casually tossed the orb into his pocket, adding it to his collection of special abilities.
This collection also included the two Haki techniques Garp had once imparted to him, as well as the secrets of the Navy's Six Powers.
Seeing his system's points balance decrease slightly, Leo nodded in satisfaction, murmuring to himself, "Only 1,000 points to copy an ability? That's cheaper than I expected."
"Well, it's just a partial power of a Devil Fruit after all. No matter how valuable it is, it's not going to break the bank."
As he spoke, Leo copied the special ability again and applied it to himself.
When the light green orb entered his body, Leo felt a fleeting moment of enlightenment—but it vanished as quickly as it came.
"That's odd, I don't feel any different," Leo muttered. He used every probing technique at his disposal to examine his body, but there was no change whatsoever—neither mentally nor physically.
After pondering for a moment, Leo's face showed a hint of confusion. "Strange... I can control Pokémon energy without any apparent change to myself."
"It seems this ability is mainly useful for enhancing the tactical coordination between trainers and their Pokémon. It's still far from the level of energy-connected bond evolution."
Leo shook his head, then proceeded to copy the special power ten more times, updating the product information in the system's marketplace.
"The ability to control the energy of various Pokémon types, coupled with this green light... Let's call it the 'Power of Nature.'"
After casually naming the ability, Leo uploaded the new product to the VIP4-level mall on his Rotom Phone. The "Power of Nature" became the third product he had added to the system, following the Armament Haki and Observation Haki.
It was also the first ability he had harvested from a Devil Fruit in the Pirate World. Previous Devil Fruit abilities had either been too redundant or lacked cost-effectiveness, making them unsuitable for sale.
But this time, the "Power of Nature" stood out. Since it only extracted part of a Devil Fruit's power, the price was affordable for many trainers.
Priced at 1,000 points, it was neither too high nor too low, making it an attractive option for trainers eager for battle.
"Not bad, at least it's a decent gain," Leo smiled as he once again summoned the world's origin power. In the blink of an eye, he was back in the alternate dimension within Wailord's body.
Simultaneously, time resumed its flow around Luffy and Frogadier.
Unaware that anything had happened, Luffy continued to leap with joy, celebrating his hard-fought victory with his friend.
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Meanwhile...
In another part of the forest within the Goa Kingdom:
"Liepard, use Roar, then Pounce!" Kuro, dressed in a sharp black suit, took a step forward, flinging the long blade in his hand as he shouted toward a large tree.
"Growl~"
In an instant, a sleek, moonlit figure darted through the air. Liepard, with its mouth wide open, unleashed a deafening roar.
Behind the tree that Kuro had targeted, a Commodore clutched his ears, stumbling out in pain.
In the Pirate World, there's currently no defense against a Pokémon's roar except through sheer willpower.
The distracted Commodore was immediately exposed.
A shadow flickered.
In a flash, the purple Liepard with yellow spots was upon him...
Its sharp claws struck like lightning, slashing the Commodore to the ground.
Had he not activated his Armament Haki just in time, that single blow would have torn him to pieces!
But even with some protection from his Haki, the Commodore was no match for Liepard and was quickly overpowered.
Though Liepard's innate talent wasn't as strong as Nami's Pokémon, Kuro had provided it with ample resources, raising its power to the level of a Rear Admiral!
To Liepard, a mere Commodore was hardly a challenge.
A few minutes later...
Click!
Kuro snapped a Seastone bracelet, purchased from the Revolutionary Army, onto the Commodore's wrist. Then, he pulled out a Den-Den Mushi to report to headquarters.
Soon, Carina's delighted voice came through the receiver, "Thank you, Captain Kuro!"
"I just confirmed with Nami that all the Commodores have been captured. You can return now."
"What, all of them? That was quick!"
Kuro, still energized from the battle, looked surprised. It had been less than an hour since the team was dispatched, and yet all the Commodores who had fled into the forest were already captured.
That was astonishingly efficient.
On the other end, Carina chuckled and explained, "It's mainly because Koala lent Goomy to Nami."
"With Goomy's bio-radar, no one can escape its detection."
"Those marines just had bad luck..."
"Understood," Kuro nodded, impressed by the power of Pokémon once again.
At that moment, a deafening explosion echoed from the sea.
Kuro immediately looked up.
In the sky above the Goa Kingdom, dark clouds had gathered, and lightning streaked across the heavens.
From time to time, bird cries could be heard from within the clouds.
Instantly, all the Revolutionary troops halted, turning their attention to the final battlefield.
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Meanwhile, a cold, white mist covered the sea.
"Damn it!!!" Akainu roared hoarsely, his form towering as a magma giant. He took a step forward, heat radiating outward—only to be met with snow as it touched the white mist, causing it to fall harmlessly to the ground.
Suddenly, Akainu's magma fist detached from his body, flying forward with incredible force.
However...
"Chirp!"
A sharp bird cry echoed above Akainu.
A burst of icy air erupted from the mist, enveloping the magma fist.
In the blink of an eye, the scorching lava turned into a solid boulder and plummeted toward the sea.
"Give up, Admiral Akainu!"
A voice rang out from the white mist.
Although Akainu's eyes were covered, his powerful perception allowed him to "see" the person approaching.
"You!"
His eyes widened in disbelief as he recognized Sabo within his perception.
Questions flooded Akainu's mind: What's happening!?
Wasn't he supposed to be fighting the Vice Admirals??
As Akainu struggled to make sense of the situation, the white mist in the sky began to dissipate.
Only then did Akainu realize that all the naval officers who had accompanied him into battle were long gone!
But overhead, Lugia, majestic and radiant as a sea spirit, hovered with three legendary birds eyeing him intently.
It was only then that Akainu understood...
The cold white mist wasn't meant to suppress the heat of his magma but to obscure his vision, leaving him unaware of what was happening around him!
"Revolutionary Army! You...!"
He had always believed in the triumph of justice, but at this moment, his face showed clear signs of distress.
One Lugia alone was challenging enough, but now there were three more mysterious Pokémon in the sky.
With his powerful observation Haki, he could sense the formidable aura emanating from the three Legendary Birds. While each of them individually was weaker than him, their combined strength was formidable enough to make even Akainu doubt his chances of victory.
And to make matters worse, beside the three Legendary Birds was Lugia, who matched him in power.
At that moment, Akainu felt the dark clouds overhead were not nearly as oppressive as the growing darkness in his heart!
Am I going to fail in the East Blue Sea for the second time?
A thought that had never crossed his mind before now suddenly surfaced. But in the next instant, he roared with a savage determination:
"Justice will prevail!!!"
Akainu seemed to draw upon every ounce of his strength, and the magma within him roared like an inferno, unleashing a wave of searing heat that spread outwards.
Prepared for this, Lugia and the Legendary Birds unleashed their unique abilities, engaging Akainu in an intense battle.
On that day, the people of the Goa Kingdom felt the ground quake beneath their feet and witnessed tsunamis rise high into the sky. Even those who hid inside their homes could sense the strange alternation of scorching heat and bitter cold in the air.
This intense clash lasted for what felt like an eternity, from daylight until nightfall.
Until...
The darkness completely swallowed the sky.
And then, the world fell eerily silent.
The ordinary citizens of the Goa Kingdom had no idea what had transpired on the sea. Only a few of the remaining nobles continued to pray in their homes, hoping for the navy's arrival.
However, as dawn broke the following day, a series of shocking headlines set the world ablaze.
[The fleet led by Admiral Akainu was defeated in the East Blue Sea. 30 ships fled, and all Admirals, including Akainu, were captured!]
[The Revolutionary Army openly demands ransom for captured naval officers from the World Government!]
[Pokémon fight like gods! Once again, they defeat an Admiral!]
[Shocking defeat! The navy was utterly crushed by the Revolutionary Army! Is this the navy's weakness or the Revolutionary Army's strength?! Read our in-depth report for insights into the era of Pokémon!]
As these ink-stained newspapers were distributed, the news of the navy's defeat spread across the entire sea in an instant.
At the same time, rumors began circulating that the Revolutionary Army intended to exchange or sell the captured officers back to the navy. Although there were varying reports, the truth seemed undeniable.
Soon, a report was presented to the Five Elders' conference table.
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Holy Land, Mariejois.
"Are you kidding!? How dare the Revolutionary Army demand ransom from us!? Do they really think we are powerless against them!?"
Saint Nasjuru slammed his sword's scabbard against the ground, his eyes blazing with anger as he roared.
The other four Five Elders shared his outrage.
The navy, defeated by the Revolutionary Army!?
This was something they could scarcely believe.
For eight centuries, the World Government, composed of the Celestial Dragons, had ruled the world of pirates with an iron fist. Though forces like the Revolutionary Army had risen from time to time, they had always been crushed under the World Government's might, eventually disappearing into the annals of history.
But today, they had suffered a defeat in a battle they had been certain of winning!
Defeat itself was not the issue.
What troubled them most was the sense of helplessness this defeat instilled in them!
And all of this was because of the three simple characters on the report—[Pokémon]!
At this point, the Five Elders could no longer deceive themselves!
They had to admit that the power of Pokémon had exceeded their wildest expectations.
Defeating a naval Admiral might seem insignificant, but if such power were to grow and multiply...
The rule of the World Government could be in serious jeopardy!
All threats must be crushed at their roots!
"What's the status!? Has anyone in the intelligence department located any dimensional merchants yet!?"
"Why do traders keep appearing at sea, yet we have no news on our side!?"
"Could it be that the dimensional merchants are deliberately avoiding our World Government!?"
Saint Ju Peter speculated, his tone growing emotional.
Another Elder shook his head and refuted:
"The sea is vast. Expecting our agents to encounter dimensional merchants by chance is unrealistic. It's not surprising that we haven't found any trace of them yet."
"Moreover, there have been multiple reports from the navy in the East Blue Sea confirming encounters with such merchants."
"This proves that they are not intentionally avoiding World Government personnel."
"Indeed," another Elder added, "Just a few days ago, the navy reported that someone had gained the ability to communicate with the dimensional merchants."
"What!? Who is that person!?"
The other Five Elders looked at each other in shock.
But the Elder in the spotlight sighed:
"It's Smoker, who has already been captured by the Revolutionary Army."
BANG!
The door of hope that had just opened for them was slammed shut as the Elder finished speaking.
"Who was the fool that sent Smoker to the Goa Kingdom in the first place!? That person must be a Revolutionary Army spy within the World Government!"
Perhaps overcome by his anger, Saint Nasjuru began to speak irrationally.
After all, every official capable of commanding Smoker was their trusted confidant, personally appointed by them.
If such people could be Revolutionary Army spies, did that mean any one of them could be as well?
In response to the Elder's outburst, the conference room fell silent once again.
After a long pause, someone sighed deeply:
"Sigh..."
"Let's set aside the issue of the dimensional merchants for now. We need to discuss the next matter."
As he spoke, he unfolded the report from the navy and pointed to a section:
"The Revolutionary Army is demanding 10 billion beli for Akainu's release..."
"So, do we pay the 10 billion beli?"
Silence filled the room once more.
The Five Elders furrowed their brows, deep in thought.
If paying 10 billion beli could secure the return of a naval Admiral, they would agree without hesitation.
A naval Admiral represents one-fifth of the navy's high-end combat power!
The World Government allocates over 50 billion beli to the navy every year.
For the Five Elders, 10 billion beli is a small sum, easily covered by cutting the pocket money of a disliked Celestial Dragon.
But the problem is...
If they agree to trade with the Revolutionary Army, they will lose more than just 10 billion beli...
They will also sacrifice the World Government's dignity, built over 800 years!
They must carefully consider this.
Is Akainu worth 10 billion beli and the pride of the World Government?
(End of this chapter)
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