"Ding! A-Rank Random Underling Ticket used."
"Ding! Congratulations, Host has obtained: Yoriichi Tsugikuni (Citycrusher-level)!"
…
As the system notification faded,
the ticket dissolved into shimmering light.
And in its place—
a figure silently appeared before Adrian.
Long, deep-red hair tied into a ponytail.
Crimson irises.
A distinct red birthmark across his forehead.
Hanafuda earrings handmade by his mother.
A red haori fluttering over his frame.
A Nichirin blade resting at his waist.
The one and only—
Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
The absolute peak of his world.
He was a man so monstrously gifted that "genius" wasn't enough to describe him.
Born with his mark activated.
Born with the Transparent World.
Born with monstrous talent.
And with nothing but his own breathing,
he created the Sun Breathing, origin of all breathing styles.
To call him anything less than terrifying would be an insult.
The reason the system ranked him only at Citycrusher level…
was simply because the Demon Slayer world itself capped out around that point.
As Adrian thought:
A test paper worth only 100 points—
Yoriichi scoring 100 doesn't mean he can't score higher—
the exam itself just ends there.
"Master."
The moment he appeared, Yoriichi dropped to one knee,
voice calm, quiet, yet full of reverence.
That was simply his personality—
but the loyalty was absolute.
A system-summoned subordinate would never betray him.
Even if Adrian ordered both Yoriichi and Zabuza to commit suicide on the spot,
they would obey without a moment of hesitation.
"Get up. From now on, call me Boss."
"Yes, Boss."
Yoriichi rose to his feet and silently moved behind Adrian.
Adrian's satisfaction overflowed.
This wasn't just a strong subordinate—
this was a game-breaking subordinate.
And unlike normal summons,
system subordinates could continue to grow.
They could train.
Strengthen their bodies.
Elevate their tier.
From Warbreaker…
to Citycrusher…
to Nationbreaker…
Possibilities were limitless.
Zabuza's future talent was uncertain.
But Yoriichi?
In the Demon Slayer world, he stood at the pinnacle—
not because he couldn't grow—
but because his world simply didn't allow further growth.
Now that he had arrived in the One Piece world—
His physical limits were unshackled.
Here, he could continue to train.
Continue to refine his body.
And even learn the swordsmanship of this world:
Cutting steel
Sword aura
Sword intent
The realm of the great swordmasters
With Yoriichi's monstrous talent,
coupled with Sun Breathing and his already-refined swordsmanship—
Becoming a top-tier Great Swordsman in this world?
Not impossible.
Not even difficult.
A short while later—
about ten minutes—
Nami and Nojiko returned from the kitchen.
They carried plates of freshly made food,
carefully placing them in front of Adrian.
He accepted the dishes with a look of genuine enjoyment.
Translator's Thoughts:
Yoriichi. Yoriichi.
Adrian just pulled the literal final boss of swordsmanship as a subordinate—someone who was already "peak of his universe" before even stepping into this one. And now he's in One Piece, a world where swordmasters can cut steel, split mountains, and slice ships in half? Yoriichi's future potential is downright terrifying.
With both Zabuza and Yoriichi behind him, Adrian's outlaw crew has gone from "newborn pirate gang" to "world-destroying hazard" in ten chapters.
And this man is still rolling for upgrades.
Things are about to escalate from dangerous to legendary.
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