-Kyuka Island
Johan sat in his office behind his desk, examining the last two Devil Fruits he had acquired.
The Arashi Arashi No Mi, capable of manipulating the wind, also allowing the user to transform into the element. It's a special Paramecia Devil Fruit. After killing Dragon, he left it in Rose's hands and took the fruit.
The other Devil Fruit was the Soku Soku No Mi, belonging to Baldur, who died fighting against Dragon. If used correctly and following the laws of physics, it can become highly versatile.
Johan was currently quite satisfied; recent events had gone quite well. It was time to make another significant leap.
The World Government would likely break the treaty; they would find it very challenging to deal with him after what had happened. Anyway, A1 had been completely destroyed; the factory and all vegetation had vanished.
The pirate crews under his command and Crocodile couldn't find any herbs resembling the previous ones.
"It seems my luck with the Drug has run out..."
A significant acquisition was the Ohara books; Johan handed them directly to Rose for research. Although he was somewhat disappointed, these books only recounted the history after the Void Century, recipes, stories, war instructions, and more.
What Johan needed was destructive power, not outdated knowledge.
Johan: "System, open my general status."
System: (Name: Johan Hannibal/Lexter)
(Age: 23 years)
(Status: Happy)
(Current location: Grand Line "Paradise" Island Kyuka)
(Special Abilities: Virtual map, Three-dimensional space for storing objects - Current limit 400kg)
(Strength: 60/100 - Attack power or destructive power)
(Stamina: 50/100 - Endurance to blows or physical exertion)
(Vitality: 60/100 - Healing of injuries or lifespan)
(Agility: 40/100)
(Devil Fruit: Mizu Mizu No Mi: 6/10)
(Melee Combat: 5/10)
(Fencing: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Shigan: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Soru: 1/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Tekkai: 1/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Rankyaku: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Geppo: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Seimen Kikan: 0/10)
(Armament Haki: 10/10)
(Armament Haki Advanced: 1/5)
(Observation Haki: 5/10)
(Bellies: $2.300,800,000)
He had received a significant reward for annihilating the Buster Call a few months ago; however, he had to spend some points because he was on the verge of death from Akainu's attack.
After giving some Bellies to the Pillars, he still had an extraordinary sum to spend.
Johan: "Assign skill points as follows: 4 points to Advanced Armament Haki, 5 points to Observation Haki, 4 points to Devil Fruit ability, and finally, 5 points to Melee."
For physical abilities: 50 points to Stamina, 40 points to Vitality, 60 points to Agility, and finally, 40 points to Strength.
Johan: "System, open my general status."
System: (Name: Johan Hannibal/Lexter)
(Age: 23 years)
(Status: Happy)
(Current location: Grand Line "Paradise" Island Kyuka)
(Special Abilities: Virtual map, Three-dimensional space for storing objects - Current limit 10000kg)
(Strength: 100/100 - Attack power or destructive power)
(Stamina: 100/100 - Endurance to blows or physical exertion)
(Vitality: 100/100 - Healing of injuries or lifespan)
(Agility: 100/100)
(Resistance to Seastone: 0/5)
(Regeneration of destroyed body: 0/5)
(Devil Fruit: Mizu Mizu No Mi: 10/10 - Awakened)
(Melee Combat: 10/10)
(Fencing: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Shigan: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Soru: 1/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Tekkai: 1/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Rankyaku: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Geppo: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Seimen Kikan: 0/10)
(Armament Haki: 10/10)
(Armament Haki Advanced: 5/5)
(Observation Haki: 10/10)
(Observation Haki Advanced: 0/5)
(Bellies: $960.000.000)
Johan: "Oh? Well, as I expected, this time, maximizing my abilities brought back their advanced versions. So, regeneration, interesting..."
Johan waited to feel the wave of pain, but it never came.
"Strange..., this time, the increase in power is immense; there should be some kind of response at least."
Johan estimated that he was currently a bit above Admiral level; previously, he had faced two powerful Vice Admirals and had many problems.
"In a couple of years, I'll even be able to walk around Marineford Square without worrying about getting hurt."
His endurance in the Ohara battle wasn't bad, but Akainu still managed to damage him with his ability.
"I'll have to obtain that fruit as soon as possible."
Johan: "System, open the shop."
System: (U-understood. The shop has been updat-)
*Berserk: Berserker Armor $500,000,000, "This armor provides a significant increase in all abilities, increases physical resistance while sacrificing internal damage, can only be used once per day."
Johan: 'Hmm? What was that interference? And why is only this item available? Anyway, I'll have to buy it since the shop updates only once a year.'
"I'll buy the Berserker Armor."
System: (Name: Johan Hannibal/Lexter)
(Age: 23 years)
(Status: Happy)
(Current location: Grand Line "Paradise" Island Kyuka)
(Special Abilities: Berserker Armor, Virtual map, Three-dimensional space for storing objects - Current limit 10000kg)
(Strength: 100/100 - Attack power or destructive power)
(Stamina: 100/100 - Endurance to blows or physical exertion)
(Vitality: 100/100 - Healing of injuries or lifespan)
(Agility: 100/100)
(Resistance to Seastone: 0/5)
(Regeneration of destroyed body: 0/5)
(Devil Fruit: Mizu Mizu No Mi: 10/10 - Awakened)
(Melee Combat: 10/10)
(Fencing: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Shigan: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Soru: 1/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Tekkai: 1/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Rankyaku: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Geppo: 0/10)
(Rokushiki Techniques, Seimen Kikan: 0/10)
(Armament Haki: 10/10)
(Armament Haki Advanced: 5/5)
(Observation Haki: 10/10)
(Observation Haki Advanced: 0/5)
(Bellies: $460.000.000)
System: (Alert-ERROR detected in the simu- cod-)
*Interference*
System: (Assigning new obj-...)
Johan: "What did you say, System! Explain what you just said and show the objective!"
After waiting for several minutes, Johan tried to communicate, but it seemed the System had been suspended again.
"Is this for real? A few years ago, it said it would wake up when I completed the abilities. Simulation? What's this about... and I still have several abilities to complete."
For now, Johan gave up on that matter and moved on to the next step. The New World was currently ruled by three great pirates: Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, and Kaido.
If he stayed in Paradise, he would risk a simultaneous attack by two Admirals, which he wasn't sure he could endure.
Although Zephyr had been severely damaged, the Marine Headquarters still had formidable fighters.
He sat in a chair, crossed his legs, and picked up a Den Den Mushi.
Johan: "Pillars... it's time... Hehehahahaha."