"There have been people who wanted to do this before, but I advise you to give up." Shanks shook his head and said, "Although there are differences between the three types of Devil Fruits, it's not absolute strength. Similarly, no matter what type of Devil Fruit it is, what really matters to the strength is the level of development. Even a hundred new ability users can't compare to a punch from Whitebeard."
Not to mention Whitebeard, even he could slaughter a hundred newly-powered ability users.
An ability user army seemed good, but in reality, it still depended on the person who ate the fruit. No matter how good the fruit was, it was still a waste in the hands of an incompetent person.
"It doesn't matter. I'm only responsible for running errands. The decision isn't in my hands. It's the captain's decision."
Vladimir shrugged, obviously not going to tell the other party the truth.
"Okay, since you insist on buying them, I can help you contact someone." Shanks shook his head with a smile, "However, I'm very curious, who is your captain?"
"Our captain?" Vladimir said playfully, "Only one word, 'Gate'!"
"Gate? Is he strong?"
"I don't know." Vladimir was too lazy to say more. The more he said, the more likely he was to make mistakes.
"His strength is a mystery?" Shanks wasn't too surprised. He didn't expect the other party to tell the truth, "How many members do you have?"
"Can't say."
"Understood. Well, about the Devil Fruits, I'll tell Ibaraki when I have news."
"Thank you."
After finishing the conversation, Shadow Fiend directly disappeared into thin air.
Shanks was stunned as he watched this scene. He subconsciously released Observation Haki, but in an instant, he couldn't capture Shadow Fiend's aura.
"What a powerful ability. It's not a Devil Fruit, is it a racial talent? Then what race is it?"
...
On the other side, Vladimir didn't leave, but went to Shirahoshi's boudoir.
According to the agreement, Shirahoshi would take him to the treasure vault and let him take a few treasures.
Of course, although it was said to be a few, in reality, Vladimir only needed one.
When he entered Ryugu Palace last night, he scanned a mysterious power in the treasure vault. Now that he had completed the agreement, it was time to get it.
Without a word, Vladimir quickly snuck into Shirahoshi's boudoir.
"Princess."
"Mr. Shadow Fiend!"
Seeing Vladimir appear, Shirahoshi immediately showed a smile.
Seeing this innocent smile, Vladimir felt a little subtle and embarrassed. He felt that Shirahoshi had developed some kind of affection for him, as like a big brother.
"Thank you, Mr. Shadow Fiend, for driving away that person."
"Yeah, you're welcome." Vladimir coughed lightly and said, "Do you remember our agreement?"
"Ah, right, the treasure vault."
Shirahoshi immediately got up from the bed and said seriously, "Please come with me. It's night now, and my father probably won't notice."
Vladimir didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This little girl seemed to be more active than him. If he were Neptune, he would be pissed off.
However, this was just a thought. He immediately canceled his materialization and followed behind Shirahoshi.
The guards didn't dare to stop the little princess from going to the treasure vault.
Vladimir smoothly mixed in and was immediately shocked by the dazzling treasures.
But soon, he focused his attention on a jade box.
"Phantom, is this the mysterious power?"
"Yes, and it's not a Devil Fruit. The mysterious power contained within is even greater than a normal Devil Fruit!"
Hearing this, Vladimir was nothing, but the next sentence from the Fantasy Gene shocked him.
"Absorbing this power can unlock a very powerful transformation! Much stronger than Ibaraki-dōji and Shadow Fiend!"
...
"Transformations also have strengths and weaknesses?" he asked.
"Naturally. At the most basic level, the level of stars represents the strength of the power. The same transformation, a five-star can easily defeat a two-star."
The Fantasy Gene briefly explained, "In addition, there are also strengths and weaknesses between clones. Currently, the host's first transformation, 'Sea Dragon,' has more growth potential than the second and third transformations."
Hearing this, Vladimir couldn't help but say, "You mean, if I absorb the power in the jade box, the fourth transformation that is unlocked will be more terrifying than the Sea Dragon?"
"It's not certain, but at least it's on the same level."
After saying this, the Fantasy Gene stopped explaining and fell into silence.
Vladimir opened his eyes and walked towards the jade box.
The box was placed in the most conspicuous place, located on a high platform, stored alone.
It wasn't big, only the size of a small lunch box. On the surface, it was impossible to see how magical it was.
Of course, Vladimir knew what this was. To be precise, he only knew the possible effects of this jade box.
"Princess, do you know what's inside?" After pondering for a moment, Vladimir said directly.
"Hmm... I don't know. Mr. Shadow Fiend, do you want this box? If you want it, you can open it and take a look."
Shirahoshi said as a matter of course.
"Forget it." Vladimir wasn't in a hurry to open it, "I don't want any other rewards, just this one. Princess, if I take it, it might bring you a little trouble. I'll personally come back and deal with this trouble in the future. You don't have to worry."
"Oh!" Shirahoshi seemed to understand, but at only 6 years old, it was difficult for her to understand Vladimir's words.
At this, Vladimir just smiled and immediately pointed at the jade box.
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