(System, open the character panel.)
(Ding!)
On the beach in the early morning, Reo silently thought this under a coconut tree.
A character template appeared in his mind.
Name: Reo
Talents: Innate Physique (Five-star · Gold)
Characters: Makima (Five-star · Gold)
Abilities: Armament Haki Lv5 (A-rank), Observation Haki Lv4 (A-rank), Ripple Chi Kung Lv1 (A-rank)
Enhancements: 1
System Points: 0
The content of the panel gave Reo his first intuitive understanding of his abilities.
Innate Physique?
What was the origin of this talent?
Reo curiously opened the talent description.
Innate Physique: An extraordinary body favored by the heavens. As long as one persists in training, strength and constitution can be greatly increased, and one possesses a physique that even gods would envy.
Reo understood.
So, this Innate Physique was the main reason his strength had grown so rapidly over the years.
Just like naturally gifted individuals such as Kaido and Big Mom, he also possessed a powerful body and an extraordinary comprehension of strength.
His Armament Haki had already been trained to the level of Flowing Sakura, with plenty of room for growth, and was at Level Five. His Observation Haki was similar, but he had yet to comprehend a more advanced, powerful Observation Haki.
He still had one enhancement opportunity, and Reo believed it should first be applied to Observation Haki, as this would significantly increase his combat power.
(System, add point!)
(Ding!)
(Observation Haki (A-rank) has been upgraded to Lv5!)
Suddenly, Reo felt a strange sensation well up in his heart, a flash of inspiration, and an image appeared in his mind.
A figure was approaching, and her direction was... behind and to his right.
Observation Haki · Future Sight!
Reo glanced over, and a familiar figure appeared before him—it was Makima.
Very good, just like this.
This feeling of 'cheating' made him unable to stop.
The advancements brought by his Observation Haki were also satisfying enough.
Future Sight was a realm that only a very few could achieve. Those who could enter it were all legendary figures or future powerhouses destined to become legends.
Although this flash of inspiration was still difficult to control, even just a moment or a few seconds into the future was enough to play a big role in times of crisis and to gain an unexpected advantage in battle.
Reo, whose strength had greatly improved, smiled even more gently.
"Miss Makima, did you enjoy yourself last night? And did you sleep well?"
After a slight wavering last night, Makima had done enough mental preparation and now returned to her usual mysterious demeanor, a half-smile gracing her face.
"It was quite noisy. The sudden change in environment made me a little unaccustomed, but now I can only slowly adapt."
Reo said, "Very good, we have plenty of time. So now, let me introduce you to the knowledge of this world."
Patting the spot beside him, Reo smiled, gesturing.
"..."
After more than ten seconds, Makima sat beside Reo. Their distance was very close, perhaps only two fingers apart.
Reo began his storytelling mode.
The basic structure of the Pirate World, the wondrous Devil Fruits, the major forces currently at sea, and some bad words about the Celestial Dragons.
"So and so, this and that..."
For a full hour, Reo also felt a bit tired. Then he raised his hand and patted the coconut tree behind him, controlling his strength with extreme precision, causing two coconuts to fall.
Crack.
A graceful hand chop, like a sharp blade, neatly sliced open the hard coconut shell. The clear juice inside was mouth-watering.
Generously handing one to Makima, Reo drank from his own and said, "You've listened to me talk for so long, and I can only give you a rough overview. The true excitement can only be experienced by getting involved later on. So, Makima, what do you think?"
Makima rested her chin on her hands, deep in thought.
"...I have not yet decided."
Makima's soft, girlish voice always seemed to carry an innocent and sweet aura, but Reo, who knew her well, dared not be careless and had been listening intently.
"However, the world you described is indeed vastly different from the world I came from. Even from a devil's perspective, it is very strange and incredible."
Makima showed her interest in this New World.
Reo deliberated for a moment, then finally asked, "Have you met Chainsaw Man?"
Makima looked sideways: "No."
Reo pondered.
Meaning, the time period Makima was in had not yet seen Denji.
Reo was thinking, when Makima spoke.
"What do we do next?"
Reo looked at Makima, thought for a moment, and then had an idea.
"Hmm, let's go shopping."
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Reo displayed his characteristic hearty smile, unleashing the ultimate move called sincerity.
"To help Miss Makima better integrate into this world, let's start with this town.
I have deep affection for this place, and everyone here is warm and kind.
Compared to the storms of the sea, this place is a true harbor, possessing a wonderful power to soothe the heart.
I want Miss Makima to fully experience the local customs and traditions here."
Makima looked at Reo with a calm expression. Her pupils were incredibly mysterious, like an abyss; if you gazed into them, you could easily fall in and be lost forever.
But at this moment, her eyes revealed a different kind of meaning.
"...Since you've invited a girl, you should be prepared to pay the bill for it, right?"
Makima's words carried a hint of a smile and a touch of teasing.
Without another word, Reo grabbed Makima's hand and walked off.
"You came to this world because of me, so of course I have a responsibility to you.
This is my first time accompanying a woman shopping. Heh... it's a bit nerve-wracking, to be honest."
Makima looked at her hand, which was being held for the second time, and the corners of her mouth slightly lifted. She seemed unaware that her long-standing false mask was becoming difficult to maintain. This might be one of the very few moments where her expression management slipped.
Makima's face at this moment looked as if she was genuinely smiling from the bottom of her heart.
At the same time.
About thirty nautical miles from Foss Town.
Three pirate ships floated on the sea.
On the largest of these pirate ships, approximately three hundred pirates were aboard. The tall man leading them was flipping through intelligence in his hand, a wild smile on his face.
"Is this the place?"
A ferocious-looking man nodded with an evil grin.
"That's right, Captain Yue Keli.
That great adventurer Reo indeed originated from this island."
The pirate Captain named Yue Keli burst into arrogant laughter.
"Very good, since the mission target has been confirmed, let's go meet him.
That esteemed person thinks highly of him. If we can invite him to join Beehive Island, it would be a great achievement.
If he refuses to comply...
Heh heh, then we'll just have to resort to force."