Chapter 6: Ten times the reward! Twenty-one Great Swords, Zoro has met the Captain!
Just then, a familiar blue light screen suddenly appeared before Luffy's eyes:
[God-tier Choice System triggered!]
[Choice One: Observe quietly, Reward: Basic Armament Haki experience pack!]
[Choice Two: Help Zoro out of trouble without harming anyone, Reward: Navigation Mastery!]
[Choice Three: Knock Helmeppo flying on the spot, Reward: Meito Moonlight!]
Luffy's eyes instantly lit up: "Big Brother Ron! The System appeared again!"
Ron leaned in to look at the options, a slight smile playing on his lips: "Just choose what you want."
"Is that even a question!" Luffy grinned, unhesitatingly choosing the third option; he hated seeing such things! Then his rubber-like legs compressed sharply, springing out like a coiled spring: "Gomu Gomu no—Rocket!"
Before Helmeppo could react, he was sent flying by a heavy punch, crashing through the tavern's wooden wall and landing miserably in the mud outside. The entire tavern instantly fell silent, everyone staring dumbfounded at the straw-hatted youth who had suddenly appeared.
"You… do you know who I am?!" Helmeppo clutched his swollen cheek, slurring his words as he yelled, "My father is Captain Morgan! You're dead!"
Ron slowly walked to the doorway, looking down at the debauched young master: "Oh? So what do you want to do?"
Helmeppo struggled to get up, a malicious glint in his eyes: "You can't stay here forever! Once you leave, I'll blow this rundown tavern flat! And let that wretched mother and daughter, and that brat, all go feed the fish!"
Hearing this, the tavern owner and her daughter instantly turned pale, and the little girl, frightened, hid in her mother's arms.
Luffy's smile vanished, his eyes under the straw hat becoming dangerous, but Ron suddenly chuckled softly, pulling out a Den Den Mushi from his arms: "Do you want me to play what you just said for Marineford to hear? Threatening civilians is a serious crime, Helmeppo… Young Master?"
Helmeppo's face immediately turned ashen, and just as he was in a dilemma, the System's prompt sounded in Luffy's mind:
[Choice completed! Reward: Meito Moonlight has been issued!]
A white light flashed, and a long, pure white katana appeared out of thin air in Luffy's hand. The blade shimmered with a moon-like luster, and delicate cloud patterns were carved into the tsuba.
Zoro's gaze was immediately drawn to the katana, and his three swords unconsciously drooped: "Is this… one of the Ryowazamono?"
Ron looked at the scene with satisfaction, then turned to Helmeppo and said coldly: "Aren't you going to scram? Do you want me to contact Marineford right now?"
Helmeppo gnashed his teeth, retreating a few steps, finally dropping a vicious "You just wait" before scurrying away.
Inside the tavern, the owner said thanks with a trembling voice: "Tha… thank you…"
Ron smiled gently: "You're welcome." He looked at Luffy, who was still admiring Moonlight, and Zoro, who was staring intently at the katana, knowing that things were developing according to plan.
On the other side,
Zoro's brows furrowed tightly at Helmeppo's malicious threat, the veins on the back of his hand clenching the sword hilt bulging. His eyes burned with anger, but more so with concern for the innocent people involved.
Ron calmly took a step forward, his sea-blue cloak fluttering slightly in the dim light of the tavern. "No need to worry," his voice was steady and strong, "The problem with such a debauched young master can be solved by addressing the root cause."
Zoro's sharp gaze turned to Ron, his three swords trembling slightly at his waist: "You mean…"
"Directly deal with Captain Morgan." Ron's lips curved into a meaningful arc, "To catch the bandits, first catch their leader."
Upon hearing this, Zoro's tense shoulders relaxed slightly, and he nodded in approval: "It is indeed the most reliable method."
At this moment, Luffy bounced forward, his eyes under the straw hat sparkling: "Hey, Marimo! Come be my nakama!" Saying this, he magically pulled out the pure white Meito from behind his back, "This is for you! Such a good katana is wasted in my hands!"
Zoro's pupils suddenly constricted, and his three swords almost fell from his waist: "Is this… one of the Ryo Wazamono, Moonlight?!" His voice trembled slightly with excitement, "The legendary Meito said to be able to cut moonlight…"
Ron stood aside, and the System's prompt suddenly sounded in his mind:
[Ding! Detected sub-System host completed choice task, triggering 10x return reward!]
[Obtained: Great Grade Sword · Heavenly Ghost!]
His robes billowed without wind, and a long katana, as black as ink, appeared out of thin air in his hand. The blade glowed with a faint blue luster, its patterns like roaring vengeful spirits, exuding a chilling pressure.
"Zoro," Ron elegantly rotated his wrist, Heavenly Ghost tracing an eerie arc in the air, "If you are willing to join us, this Great Grade Sword Heavenly Ghost is also yours."
Zoro's eyes instantly widened, and his three swords simultaneously clattered to the ground. His Adam's apple bobbed, his voice dry: "A… Great Grade Sword?!"
The tavern was silent, everyone awed by the legendary cursed katana. Zoro's breathing became rapid, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"I'll join!" He suddenly roared, bowing in loyalty, "Captain Ron! From now on, my sword is your sword!"
Luffy pouted discontentedly from the side: "Hey, hey, I'm the Captain! Big Brother Ron is the Vice-Captain!"
Zoro's expression instantly froze, and he awkwardly scratched his head: "Ah… is that so…" He stiffly turned to Luffy, "Nice… nice to meet you, Captain." Then he turned to Ron, "Nice to meet you, Vice-Captain."
Ron couldn't help but laugh, solemnly handing Heavenly Ghost to Zoro: "Welcome, future World's Strongest Swordsman."
Zoro took Heavenly Ghost with trembling hands, and the moment his fingers touched the hilt, a sharp sword aura shot skyward, making the tavern's chandelier shake violently.
The owner and her daughter had already hidden behind the counter, only two pairs of frightened yet curious eyes peeking out.
"This katana…" Zoro's voice was low and reverent, "It's simply tailor-made for me."
Ron nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Luffy: "So, Captain, what should we do next?"
Luffy pushed down his straw hat, revealing his characteristic bright smile: "Is that even a question! Go to the Marine base and beat up Captain Morgan!"
Zoro carefully tucked Heavenly Ghost and Moonlight into his waist, leaving only Wado Ichimonji from his original three swords. He stretched his shoulders, a fighting spirit curving his lips: "Just as I like it."
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