Kapitel 127: Chapter 127: Barrett and the Mythical Zoan Titan
"Monkey-Monkey Fruit: Mythical Zoan: Diamond Titan Form!"
"Paramecia: Door-Door Fruit!"
"Paramecia: Scythe Fruit!"
"Paramecia: Cabinet Fruit!"
"Paramecia: Box-Box Fruit!"
"Paramecia: Bottle-Bottle Fruit!"
"Paramecia: Soap Fruit!"
"Zoan: Ancient Species: Crocodile Fruit: Emperor Crocodile Form!"
"Normal Zoan: Tiger-Tiger Fruit: Bengal Tiger Form!"
"Normal Zoan: Monkey-Monkey Fruit: Long-Armed Ape Form!"
"Normal Zoan: Lion-Lion Fruit: Yellow-Haired Lion Form!"
"Normal Zoan: Lion-Lion Fruit: White-Haired Lion Form!"
"Normal Zoan: Wolf-Wolf Fruit: Red-Eyed Wolf Form!"
"Normal Zoan: Wolf-Wolf Fruit: Green-Eyed Wolf Form!"
After identifying these Devil Fruits, Li Yuan labeled them all and stored them in a safe.
These Devil Fruits included twelve he had obtained from the Valley of the Gods and two he had purchased from Hachinosu Island.
They could be considered his biggest haul from the battle in the Valley of the Gods.
"The Mythical Zoan Diamond Titan Form, the Door-Door Fruit, and the Ancient Species Emperor Crocodile Form—these three Devil Fruits are all top-tier. I'll need to see if any of my subordinates are worthy of these fruits."
"If not, when Esthers and the others grow up, I can give them to them. After all, I have five children, and surely one of them will be suited for these Devil Fruits."
Looking at the collection of Devil Fruits, Li Yuan felt a sense of achievement.
"Right, and then there's this supreme-grade sword, the Twelve-Work Earth Destroyer. The treasures of the Celestial Dragons are truly abundant. A vice-admiral-level Knight of God should have a supreme-grade sword—it's perfect for my collection."
Li Yuan set aside the supreme-grade sword but then reconsidered and decided to hang it at his waist, making it his third sword.
"Longevity Potion Recipe!!!!"
Finally, Li Yuan pulled out one of the most valuable items he had obtained during this expedition.
He had found this longevity potion recipe among the many treasures he had collected.
It could be said that acquiring this recipe was purely due to his good fortune.
"The main ingredient is the bone of a thousand-year-old dragon."
"A thousand-year-old dragon? I remember there are some on Marineford Island; I can go catch one later."
After glancing at the longevity recipe, Li Yuan realized he had hit the jackpot.
A thousand-year-old dragon's bone was abundant on Marineford Island, and if this recipe proved to be effective, he would be in for a significant gain!
After all, no one would ever refuse to have a longer lifespan.
"Pure gold can also be sought later, but pure gold has side effects; once acquired, it will halt the body at that state and prevent further improvements."
"This means one's strength would stagnate. However, pairing the longevity potion with pure gold could also be a decent choice."
Li Yuan chuckled.
After counting his gains, Li Yuan went to the Venus Palace to gather his key subordinates.
Karoo, Kano, Mari, Barrett, Nepal, scientist Yumas, fishman Gerald, and the former king of Venus, Pitri.
"Let's discuss what's been happening in our territory recently."
Li Yuan said.
"Big Brother, we have already occupied half of the nearby islands. The other half is still unoccupied due to insufficient strength to guard them."
"Additionally, I have recruited three thousand members under my command."
Karoo spoke first.
"Captain, over the past two years, I've worked with Lady Lazuli to transform the forests and grasslands behind Venus Island into a growing area for various medicinal plants. It's all completed now."
Pitri announced.
"Karoo, Kano, Mari, you three will be captains, leading the seven thousand pirates I brought back from Hachinosu Island to occupy all the islands in the nearby sea!"
"Barrett, Nepal, and Gerald, you three will serve as vice-captains, assisting Karoo and the others. I want to see results in the shortest time possible."
"Barrett and Nepal, you two stay; the others can leave."
After listening to the reports from Karoo and the others, Li Yuan made his decision.
In this sea, there could only be one voice.
"Understood!"
After giving simple instructions, Karoo and the others quickly left the palace.
"Barrett and Nepal, after about three years of training, you two have gained my recognition and can now proceed to advanced training."
"In this sea, there are martial arts, swordsmanship, marksmanship, and various offensive and defensive techniques. You can choose one to study now."
"Remember, this is your most important choice. Once made, do not change it lightly, as it may impact your growth in the future."
As Li Yuan sat on his throne, he looked at Barrett and Nepal, who had grown even more robust and taller than before, feeling quite satisfied.
After observing them, Li Yuan noted that Barrett now displayed impressive potential. While Nepal was slightly inferior to Barrett, he was still a top-tier candidate.
Both were handpicked by him for training and were future candidates who could assist him and become pillars of strength!
"Captain, I choose to learn martial arts!"
Barrett declared without hesitation, as he enjoyed the thrill of hand-to-hand combat; it was the romance of a man.
"Captain, I choose marksmanship!!"
Nepal quickly made his choice as well; after being forcibly recruited into the child soldier program in the War Without End nation, he had fallen in love with shooting.
The sound of gunfire was the most beautiful music he had ever heard.
"…"
Looking at Barrett and Nepal, Li Yuan was at a loss for words.
He had expected that with his impressive swordsmanship, at least one of them would choose swordsmanship, yet neither had opted for it!
What surprised him most was that Barrett, despite having a name synonymous with a gun, chose martial arts instead.
Even though he knew the Barrett from the original story was a martial arts master, that was just the original story, and the current Barrett was not bound by it.
Under his influence, Barrett had yet to participate in any battles, yet he still gravitated toward martial arts, just like in his former life!
As for Nepal, Li Yuan had hoped that the name he had given him would lead him to learn swordsmanship, but he ended up choosing marksmanship instead.
Li Yuan could only sigh; fate was unpredictable!
"It seems my swordsmanship inheritance will have to fall on my children."
Li Yuan thought to himself.
With Barrett and Nepal's choices made, he had to give up on the idea of passing on swordsmanship, as interest is the best teacher.
He couldn't force them to learn something they weren't passionate about.
His expertise in swordsmanship would have to be inherited by his children.
As his offspring, it was only natural that they would inherit his swordsmanship; that was unquestionable.
"Since you've made your choices, stick to them."
"Here are the training materials and methods for martial arts and marksmanship."
"These are the manuals for cultivating Armament Haki and Observation Haki."
"If you have any questions, ask someone; with so many people in the pirate crew, someone will surely be able to help you."
With that, Li Yuan handed the prepared materials to Barrett and Nepal.
While he himself was capable of martial arts, he wouldn't teach them.
Geniuses were always self-taught. What others taught them would never match their own efforts and talents.
Most importantly, Li Yuan simply didn't have the time to teach them.
He could only guide them and provide the necessary resources for their learning.
Just as he had done when he learned swordsmanship, where his master pointed the way, and the rest was left to his own effort and talent.
"Thank you, Captain! We will not disappoint you!"
Upon receiving the precious manuals, Barrett and Nepal replied excitedly.
"Barrett, this is the Monkey-Monkey Fruit: Mythical Zoan: Diamond Titan Form. Zoan-type Devil Fruits provide the greatest enhancement to martial artists."
"This Mythical Zoan grants Titan-like strength, which is a power even greater than that of a dragon."
"It also possesses the robust vitality and recovery capabilities of a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, making it a perfect Devil Fruit for you as a martial arts practitioner."
"After obtaining this Devil Fruit, I hope you can grow to be as strong as an admiral in the future, becoming my right-hand man and the pillar of the Unlimited Pirates!"
Li Yuan handed the Mythical Zoan Diamond Titan Fruit, which he had just obtained, to Barrett.
Though the Barrett from the original story had consumed a combined fruit, Li Yuan had a better Devil Fruit to nurture Barrett with.
The Roger Pirates were now arguably the strongest pirate crew in the New World, not just because of Captain Roger.
The crew also included Rayleigh, and even Jabba's strength was not far behind Rayleigh's.
With three top-tier powers, they solidified their reputation as the strongest pirate crew.
Currently, in the Unlimited Pirates, only Li Yuan stood as a top-tier power; the others were not even at the level of vice-admirals.
Thus, he needed powerful subordinates, and nurturing Barrett was the best choice for now.
"Thank you, Captain! I won't let you down!"
Barrett expressed his gratitude.
He was no longer the naïve child soldier he once was.
He understood the strength and rarity of a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, one that was even rarer and stronger than a Logia-type Devil Fruit.
In the world, he only knew of two people who possessed Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits.
One was John, like Li Yuan, a cadre of the Rocks Pirates.
The other was the current admiral Sengoku, both standing among the top tier of the world.
By giving Barrett this Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, Li Yuan was expressing complete trust in him.
This level of trust deeply moved Barrett.
The moment he consumed the Devil Fruit, Barrett vowed in his heart that he would never betray the Unlimited Pirates or Li Yuan!
"Roar!!!!"
After consuming the Devil Fruit, Barrett transformed into a ten-meter-tall, golden Diamond Titan beast, with powerful limbs containing immense strength.
"Crack!!!"
In the next moment, the palace floor suddenly shattered, causing the surrounding gravitational field to warp.
"Gravity? I didn't expect the Diamond Titan form to wield the power of gravity; what a delightful surprise."
Having seen changes in gravity multiple times, Li Yuan instantly recognized the gravity control that Barrett had.
"Alright, Barrett, save the experiments for later once we're outside."
Li Yuan waved his hand, instructing Barrett to revert to human form.
"Nepal, this is the Paramecia: Door-Door Fruit, which can conceal your form, presence, and even the bullets fired from your gun. It's perfect for your marksmanship training."
Afterward, Li Yuan presented another Devil Fruit to Nepal. While it wasn't as powerful as the Mythical Zoan, it was undoubtedly very suitable for him.
"Thank you, Captain!"
Nepal replied joyfully. Although he envied Barrett's Mythical Zoan, he felt no jealousy.
He held deep respect and admiration for Li Yuan, as it was Li Yuan who saved him from the War Without End nation.
Without Li Yuan, he might have died on the battlefield.
After joining the Unlimited Pirates, he felt the warmth and care of the crew.
Thus, the Unlimited Pirates had become his second home!
"Work hard and train well; don't let me down. In a few years, you'll be expanding the territory of the Unlimited Pirates!"
Seeing Barrett and Nepal's thick sense of loyalty, Li Yuan nodded with satisfaction.
"Li Yuan, I have already installed mirrors on all our islands and territories, and I have control over nearly half of the intelligence network that belonged to the Rocks Pirates."
"However, maintaining this intelligence network requires a significant amount of money."
After Li Yuan's subordinates left, Shakky and Lazuli emerged from the back of the palace.
"Money is not an issue. Here's one hundred billion Berries. We must ensure that this intelligence network is maintained; otherwise, if we need to rebuild it later, it will cost even more."
Li Yuan stated.
Among Rocks' inheritance was a portion of the intelligence network that spanned the New World and parts of the Four Seas.
Previously, the intelligence network had been personally managed by Rocks. Even the networks given to Shakky and other intelligence personnel were limited.
But after Rocks' death, Shakky had seized many of Rocks' intelligence networks.
The intelligence network was the most expensive to maintain, but fortunately, with the treasures Li Yuan had acquired, he now had enough to sustain this network for a decade.
During this time, he needed to increase some new revenue, otherwise, relying solely on past gains would eventually lead to depletion.
"There are several treasure locations in this world, and once things stabilize, we can go retrieve those treasures."
At this moment, Li Yuan thought of the Golden Country in the sky and the treasures hidden beneath the Ice Mountain of the Eight Treasure Navy.
The Diamond Titan was initially ten meters tall because it had just been consumed; as Barrett's strength increased in the future, the Diamond Titan would continue to grow larger.
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