Capítulo 2: Chapter 2
The moment the door opened, Dak was stunned.
What appeared before his eyes was a deck filled with noise and bustle, as if a grand banquet was being held.
If that were all, it wouldn't be too much of a problem.
But the issue was, sitting at the forefront of the deck, directly in front of Dak, was a man of terrifying stature.
The man held a giant bisento and had a white mustache that curled upwards at the ends.
If Dak couldn't recognize who this man was, he might as well give up on any grand ambitions he had.
The strongest man in the world, captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, "Whitebeard" Edward Newgate.
Dak was only stunned for two and a half seconds before he started to back away, planning to retreat back into the shop.
Suddenly, a pineapple-haired man appeared next to him, slinging an arm over his shoulder and moving forward a few steps, and then the door behind them naturally closed.
"Say, you look somewhat unfamiliar. Are you a new crew member?"
The pineapple-haired man, wearing a purple shirt and exposing his chest, seemed somewhat drunk and leaned in close to Dak, squinting at him, unable to recognize who he was.
Whitebeard Pirates' ship doctor and first division commander, "Phoenix" Marco.
"..."
Starting off at hell level, huh? Are you kidding me?
Just as Dak had been fired up with enthusiasm back in the shop, he felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head.
He felt utterly disheartened.
He was just an ordinary person, for goodness' sake. Give him some time to develop before throwing him into this place.
"Dak?"
Darkrai hid within Dak's shadow.
Feeling Dak's panic, Darkrai was ready to teach the pineapple-haired man a lesson.
However, Dak quickly gestured for Darkrai to stop the attack.
If they really started a fight, that would truly be a hell-level beginning. Then, the Whitebeard Pirates would attack him en masse, and he didn't believe Darkrai was strong enough to fight the entire Whitebeard Pirates and still protect him.
The system had already given a clear explanation of Darkrai's real combat power, which was close to the strongest historical figure in this world.
What if that figure was a young Whitebeard, who was known as the strongest of his time?
Dak didn't know how Whitebeard's current level compared to his peak, but if a young Whitebeard was that max-level template, then Darkrai wouldn't have a chance to protect him from thousands of Whitebeard's men while fighting Whitebeard.
The situation was still relatively stable for now, depending on how he played it.
"Um, yes, I just boarded a few days ago. By the way, it seems like we're almost out of drinks. I'll go get some."
Dak smiled and made an excuse to escape from Marco's grip, heading towards a room on the side.
As long as he opened the door, he could return to the shop in an instant.
Then he would be safe!
Swish!
With the fall of two rose petals.
A western sword was placed in front of Dak's face, just a step away from touching the blade.
Just seeing those two petals, Dak knew who had stopped him.
Whitebeard Pirates' fifth division commander, "Flower Sword" Vista, a great swordsman.
'I must find a way to get the Door-Door Fruit after I return!'
Dak's mood plummeted to rock bottom.
If he could get the Door-Door Fruit, he would practically be invincible from then on.
"I don't remember having someone like you on board, buddy. How did you get up here?"
Vista, wearing a gentleman's hat and a black suit, stared at Dak warily.
Sneaking onto the Moby Dick under the noses of these division commanders was no easy feat.
"Um?"
Marco, now fully sober, placed his arm back on Dak's shoulder, his smile slightly threatening, "Explain."
The commotion attracted everyone's attention.
When Dak felt the oppressive gazes shift towards him, he knew he couldn't escape.
"May I speak over there?"
Dak bravely pointed to a spot not far in front of Newgate.
He clearly wanted to talk to their leader.
"Marco, let him come."
Newgate heard Dak's request.
He was somewhat curious about what the young, handsome man in his early twenties had to say to him.
"Got it, Pops. You're lucky; you just happened to arrive on a day when we're in good spirits."
Marco nodded and then led Dak in front of Newgate, standing beside him to watch Dak.
Everyone cleared a path, surrounding them on both sides, treating Dak as if he were Shanks himself.
Dak almost thought he was some badass capable of going toe-to-toe with Shanks.
"Sorry for the intrusion."
Dak bowed slightly, showing the politeness expected from the land of etiquette.
He had indeed suddenly appeared at their home and disturbed their party; apologizing was only proper.
"How did you get here?"
Newgate was more interested in how Dak managed to infiltrate their base under everyone's watch.
Could it be some Devil Fruit ability?
"It's a long story, but let me introduce myself first. My name is Dak, a breeder and the owner of the Magical Breeding House."
Dak steadied his heart and calmly introduced himself.
The pressure from the Whitebeard Pirates was intense, but it was clear they were reasonable. Speaking nicely should keep him out of danger.
"A breeder? What do you breed?"
Marco asked curiously, very supportive.
"Pokémon."
"?" The word "Pokémon" plunged everyone into confusion.
Searching their brains, they couldn't figure out what it was.
"These are magical creatures, which you can also call 'spirits.'"
Dak, seeing their confusion, patiently explained, "There are many types, conservatively estimated to be over a thousand, each with magical powers. You can think of them as animals that have eaten Devil Fruits."
Dak's explanation was simple and easy to understand, especially after providing an example, even the simplest of minds could grasp the concept.
"You're saying you breed these creatures?"
"Diamond" Jozu, the quiet giant standing on Newgate's other side, spoke up.
"Yes."
Dak knew mere words wouldn't be enough to convince them, so he gestured to his side, "Darkrai."
Under the astonished gazes of all the Whitebeard Pirates' members, Darkrai slowly rose from Dak's shadow.
"Hey, what's that?!"
"Coming out of the shadow?"
"He's telling the truth."
"The world is truly full of wonders."
"I feel like I'm going to have nightmares tonight."
The deck of the Moby Dick suddenly became lively, even Newgate's eyes showed interest.
Living for sixty-three years and traveling every corner of the sea, he had never seen such a magical creature before.
And it was bred by humans, with supposedly over a thousand varieties.
Dak noticed Newgate's change in expression, felt certain he wouldn't be in trouble, and breathed a sigh of relief.
Now, he could start his sales pitch, attempting to sell the first egg, but first, he
had to showcase the charm of Pokémon.
The style of the Whitebeard Pirates.
Deserving of the emotional bond with Pokémon.
"What abilities does it have?"
Vista, the fourth division commander, seemed very interested in Darkrai, moving closer to ask.
Dak liked Vista's demeanor.
Because Vista had been looking at him gently from the start, Dak almost felt no pressure, as if Vista was an easygoing person.
Hearing Vista's question, Dak smiled.
It was as if the opportunity had presented itself at the perfect moment.
"Please, allow Darkrai to demonstrate."
(End of Chapter)
Capítulo 3: Chapter 3
"Let me witness it myself."
Right after Dak finished speaking, Marco transformed into a phoenix and soared into the sky, looking down at Darkrai from above.
"Dak."
Darkrai glanced at Dak, and after receiving a nod, also took to the sky.
In the realm of legendary Pokémon, there are hardly any that can't fly.
"Go ahead."
Marco was confident, not wanting to bully the weak. In his eyes, this mysterious creature before him couldn't possibly be stronger than him, so he didn't plan to make the first move.
If it could land a hit on him, then this creature would be considered formidable.
"Dark Void."
This was the first time Dak was commanding a Pokémon in battle, and he was a bit excited.
He started with one of Darkrai's signature moves.
Darkrai raised its hand towards Marco.
In an instant, the space around Marco twisted dramatically, and a giant black hole with a fifty-meter radius spontaneously formed, swallowing Marco into it.
Marco didn't have time to react, or rather, he intended to withstand Darkrai's move to test its power.
But he didn't expect the move to originate not from Darkrai's raised hand but directly in the space around him.
In this world, most ability users release their moves outward from themselves, with only a very few Devil Fruits able to manifest effects directly from a point in space, and even those require conditions, like the Room of the Ope Ope no Mi.
Darkrai's move caught everyone off guard.
The hundred-meter-diameter giant black hole that appeared in the sky overwhelmed everyone with a sense of oppression, and Marco's disappearance left everyone dumbfounded.
"Gentlemen, don't worry, he's fine. He's just been put to sleep in a dark space."
Dak, sweating slightly on his forehead, spoke before the Whitebeard Pirates could react.
He feared that once they came to their senses, he wouldn't have a chance to explain before being attacked.
Hearing Dak's explanation, the members of the Whitebeard Pirates turned their gaze towards him, their eyes filled with danger and suspicion.
Even if Marco was taken down in an instant, they felt even more at risk.
No one noticed a fat man with black hair in the crowd, his head bowed, his eyes filled with madness and disbelief.
Darkrai returned to Dak's side and cleverly gestured with its hand, creating a two-meter-diameter black hole next to it, from which Marco fell out.
"Huff, huff."
Marco was lying on the deck, sound asleep with drool leaking out.
However, he was unharmed and appeared to be in good condition.
Thatch rushed over to wake Marco, who woke up bewildered and confused.
"Idiot. You're something else, kid."
Newgate glanced at Marco, shook his head in resignation, and then turned his attention to Dak and Darkrai.
"Breeding, is this your Devil Fruit ability?"
Izo, the sixteenth division commander, who looked as beautiful as a woman, asked.
"Um, no."
Dak thought for a moment and then shook his head.
He had considered claiming it as such but ultimately decided against it. After all, he would be selling Pokémon eggs and Pokémon to customers later, and they would realize that this wasn't some unique breeding ability but the Pokémon's own limitless potential.
"You possess such power but choose to sell it instead of keeping it for yourself?"
Jozu, the giant, was surprisingly sharp. To him, the power like Darkrai's could dominate the world if enough of it was available.
Yet this man intended to sell it?
What was his intention?
"Pokémon don't belong to me alone. They are born with their own will and should explore the world with their companions. I just hope they can grow up happily and lead a wonderful life."
Dak understood what Jozu was implying, but dominating the world was not his intention.
He wanted to complete the system's tasks, yes, but if his Pokémon were unhappy or dissatisfied after being sold,
He would rather not complete the task at all.
After all, there was no penalty.
Many in the Whitebeard Pirates were skeptical of this claim, accustomed to the cutthroat world of the sea, they weren't easily convinced.
"I believe him."
Newgate spoke up.
In that moment, the look he gave Dak was filled with recognition.
What Dak said could only be understood by someone who was also a 'parent' like himself.
He was the strongest in the world, and many outside speculated he harbored great ambitions, like becoming the Pirate King or ruling the world, among other things.
But in reality, he only wished for his "sons" to grow up happy and safe.
As the leader of the Whitebeard Pirates, Newgate's word changed the crew's perspective, making them trust Dak as well.
This level of leadership and influence was truly astounding.
"Does every Pokémon have abilities like that?"
Now, Marco had regained his senses and looked towards Darkrai.
Darkrai's move had left a significant impression on him; suddenly falling asleep was hard to withstand, and even his Observation Haki didn't catch it.
"No, that's a unique ability of Darkrai."
Dak shook his head, openly explaining to the crowd, "Darkrai's Dark Void directly affects space, creating an extremely unstable void that connects to a dark space. If any of you can influence space, then that move might fail."
Dak's explanation was speculative, but not without reason.
If Newgate used his Gura Gura no Mi abilities on the Dark Void, it probably wouldn't hold; similarly, abilities like the Door-Door Fruit or Ope Ope no Mi could evade the Dark Void's effect.
Not every Pokémon has space-affecting powers; some are even more terrifying, capable of influencing time.
"Phew, that's a relief. Wait, not all of them are that strong, right?"
Marco just relaxed when he suddenly became alert again.
"No, Pokémon are very weak when they're born, almost like human babies. However, their potential is theoretically unlimited. With proper care and training, they can become very strong."
Dak didn't overpromise but also didn't undersell the potential.
It's not only the near-divine or divine beasts that can reach Darkrai's level; even Pokémon like Beedrill and Raticate could become devastatingly powerful with the right training.
"Gurarara, interesting."
Newgate was now very interested in the Pokémon Dak mentioned, wanting to witness each type for himself.
"Oh? Then, would you like to visit my shop and pick a Pokémon egg?"
Dak's eyes sparkled, seeing a chance for the Whitebeard Pirates to become his first customers.
All members of the Whitebeard Pirates looked to their captain for the decision.
"Of course, but before that..."
Newgate nodded, stood up, and approached Dak,
"Would you like to be my son?"
(End of Chapter)
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