"I… split it open. What do I need to do now?" Zoro asked Vivian.
Vivian looked at Zoro's blood-stained right hand, resting his chin in deep thought.
This guy…
What kind of monster is he?
"Did you really split it open with your hand?" Vivian asked.
"Yes." Zoro nodded expressionlessly.
Vivian became even more puzzled and grabbed Zoro's right hand.
"Ah!" A scream echoed through the entire sixth underground level of the campus.
Ha, serves you right for showing off.
Vivian couldn't help but laugh, then stepped forward to release a star infusion, completely healing Zoro's injured right hand.
To think this guy would be so ruthless to himself, smashing his hand bones to pieces just to split that huge rock in two because of a single word from him…
The most crucial part is that he could still act nonchalant in front of him.
"Does such strong friendship really exist in this world?"
His mind wandered back to her time in Loguetown, recalling the famous scene of Luffy being beheaded by Buggy.
The Straw Hat Pirates are truly impressive.
"From now on, I will teach you the breathing technique. As for your attribute, that depends on you."
Vivian said, pulling out a Nichirin Blade he found in the One Piece world, made from a stone that absorbs sunlight, similar to Scarlet Ore, and handed it to Zoro.
"Hold it, breathe as I instruct, and feel every pore on your body…"
Soon, the Nichirin Blade turned green.
Vivian looked at the green blade, then at Zoro's green hair, and fell into deep thought again.
So, he is more suited for Wind Breathing?
He originally thought that with his reckless personality, similar to Zenitsu Agatsuma, he would be more suited for Thunder Breathing. But unexpectedly…
Since it's Wind Breathing, it seems he has no sword techniques to teach Zoro.
Although the principles of breathing techniques are similar, the sword techniques of Thunder Breathing and Wind Breathing are completely different…
She brought over a stool, sat down, and thought for a while. Then, he took out him infinite electric phone and pulled up the "Demon Slayer" anime, handing it to Zoro.
"Take a look at this."
"Hmm?"
Zoro leaned in, curiously looking at the cartoon characters on the phone screen. "What is this?"
"This is a tutorial I made. The sword technique is called Wind Breathing, with nine forms. You can try to learn them…" Vivian lied.
Well, he just wanted Zoro to see how Sanemi Shinazugawa fights, hoping he might learn something from it.
Since he couldn't teach him Thunder Breathing, this was the only way.
"But… weren't you going to teach me sword techniques that can unleash lightning?" Zoro asked.
He had been eagerly anticipating Vivian teaching him "Thunder Breathing" for the past two months.
"Compared to Thunder, Wind suits you better," Vivian said. "You'll see, Wind is not inferior to Thunder, and it's even cooler."
Just kidding, Sanemi Shinazugawa's Wind Breathing is undeniably cool.
So, under Vivian's persuasion, Zoro took the phone and started watching intently.
…
Time flew by unnoticed.
Another year passed in the blink of an eye.
It had been a year and three months since the end of the Summit War.
The two-year period the Straw Hat crew had agreed upon had only nine months left, and Vivian's system task to destroy the Donquixote Family had less than seven months remaining.
Despite this, Vivian remained calm.
After all, he had already mastered both Armament Haki and Observation Haki.
Boom!
With a loud noise, a large pile of steel and stones in the corner of the playground shattered into pieces under Vivian's single slash.
"Wow."
"Is this Armament Haki?" Domino, standing behind Vivian, said excitedly.
Over the past year, besides completing her own duties, she had spent most of her time helping Vivian manage the factory and school on the sixth level.
Vivian had offered to pay her, but Domino angrily refused.
How could she accept money from the person she liked?
Wouldn't that make their relationship seem distant?
"As long as I can see you and help you, that's enough. Nothing else matters…" Domino had said shyly after refusing Vivian's offer.
This made Vivian even more troubled.
How was he supposed to tell Domino about Aili?
Given her yandere tendencies, he was genuinely afraid that Domino might go to any lengths to harm Aili.
But on the other hand…
After more than a year of operation, Impel Down's industries had already gotten on track, with a steady stream of funds flowing in, making Magellan very happy.
Especially six months ago, when Vivian renovated the fourth level where Magellan lived and built him an extremely luxurious bathroom. Now, Magellan almost spent all his time eating and drinking on the toilet, reluctant to leave.
After all, it was his first time experiencing a toilet with a washing function.
Vivian had also installed a refrigerator and several electric fans in the bathroom, making Magellan almost want to live there permanently.
As for where the electricity came from…
Vivian could generate electricity himself.
At the same time, Vivian was lying in his villa on the sixth level, scrolling through his phone, when he heard a guard shouting from downstairs, "Chief Warden Vivian, the prisoners have exchanged their vouchers for a hotpot meal!"
"Then tell the kitchen staff, why are you telling me?" Vivian said, sticking his head out from the balcony.
"But… they all exchanged together. Over a hundred people exchanged for hotpot, saying they want to have a party, but the kitchen doesn't have enough ingredients."
"Really?"
Vivian sat up, "Over a hundred people exchanged together?"
What are they up to?
Planning a rebellion?
"Have my disciple Zoro teach them a lesson," he said, waving his hand dismissively.
"Got it."
The guard nodded.
The next second…
"Wind Breathing, First Form: Dust Whirlwind Cutter!"
With a shout, a green whirlwind suddenly formed near the cafeteria.
When Vivian and the guard looked in the direction of the sound, they saw that a row of orange trees, just planted outside the cafeteria, had been uprooted and blown into the air by the strong wind.
Chapter 137: Hot Pot Party? Prelude to the Prisoners' Escape!
"Roronoa Zoro!"
Vivian's roar echoed throughout the sixth level of the prison.
"Huh?" Startled by the sudden shout, Zoro, who had a sword in his mouth, instinctively turned his head. A flash of lightning passed by, and before he could react, he was sent flying several meters, landing on the lawn.
"Spit!" Spitting out the grass from his mouth, Zoro stood up, bewildered, and looked at Vivian. "What are you doing?"
"What am I doing?" A vein popped on Vivian's forehead. "I just had someone plant those orange tree saplings a few days ago, and you cut them down?"
Zoro: "…"
"Sorry, it was mainly because that red-nosed guy was looking for trouble, so I took action," Zoro explained.
"Who are you calling red-nosed?!" Buggy, who had just been blown away by the wind, immediately got up to fight Zoro but stopped when he saw Vivian, standing still and not daring to move.
"Tell me, what's this hot pot about?" Vivian asked.
"Well…" Buggy scratched his head, looking at the group of underlings behind him, hesitating.
Meanwhile, a shorter one stepped forward to explain, "We've been working in the factory for a long time, forging and brewing, barely sleeping. We finally saved up enough tickets to throw a party to relieve some stress."
"Yeah, we have no chance of getting out of here. We just want to have a party, feel like we're sailing the seas again. Is that too much to ask?"
For a pirate, the greatest pain is never being able to return to the sea. But those imprisoned in Impel Down, except for those like Ace awaiting public execution, are mostly serving life sentences.
This made Vivian wonder if the prison would ever get overcrowded.
"Sniff… sniff…"
Many prisoners started crying, covering their mouths.
"This is our only wish…"
"Yeah, we just want to have a hot pot party, eat hot pot, and drink. Besides…" The prisoner wiped his tears and glanced at Vivian, "You said we could use the tickets to exchange for items anytime. You didn't say we couldn't save them up and exchange them all at once…"
Seeing their pitiful expressions, even Zoro, who almost decapitated them with his wind breath, showed some sympathy.
However, Zoro, who had been training hard in the prison for two years, didn't feel lonely or bored.
But as they were complaining…
[Option 1: Agree with Buggy, buy ingredients, and throw a grand party for the prisoners. (Reward: 3 unlimited power phones)]
[Option 2: Refuse and throw Buggy into solitary confinement. (Reward: Random skill experience +1)]
Vivian: ???
Oh?
These guys definitely have a plot.
He thought things wouldn't be as simple as they said.
But the reward this time is unlimited power phones again?
He already had one. What would he do with two more?
Play three-player card games?
Pouting, he was about to choose the second option when he suddenly had an idea.
If these three phones are all unlimited power phones, can they call each other?
Or video call, send messages…
Even though this world doesn't have cell towers, the system's items should be able to do that, right?
After thinking for a while, Vivian nodded. "Alright, you guys, go to the treasury, get some money, and buy ingredients. Fill the granary."
"Yes, Captain Vivian."
Although they were a bit surprised, since Vivian had already said so, they didn't dare to ask more questions. They quickly saluted and ran towards the treasury.
Zoro and Domino, along with the others, looked at Vivian with big question marks on their faces.
"Well, I just feel sorry for them," Vivian sighed, pretending to be sympathetic. "It's just a party, right? The height difference between the sixth and fourth levels is over a hundred meters. As long as we do it at midnight, Director Magellan won't notice."
"But…"
Domino still felt it was risky. After all, Vivian only had six months left in confinement. If something went wrong, it would be troublesome.
So she said, "Let's hold the party in my name. If Director Magellan catches us, you can say you didn't know about it."
Vivian: (°ー°〃)
"Never mind…"
"Don't say that. For you, I'd do anything."
Domino put her finger on Vivian's lips, her eyes shining with sincerity as she looked up at him.
Vivian: "…"
[You chose option 1]
[Received follow-up task: Make a super large hotpot for 120 people. (Current second stage)]
"Hey, Zoro."
"Hmm?"
"Go get those chef apprentices and bring them to the kitchen to cook with me."
"Okay."
Zoro nodded.
But after taking a few steps, he turned back and asked, "Where's the kitchen?"
Vivian: "…"
"Never mind, I'll go myself."
Feeling a bit helpless, Vivian covered his forehead, pulled Domino away from his embrace, and said to her, "Take them to the dining hall. Report to me if anything happens."
"Got it!"
…
About four hours later.
The team responsible for procurement brought the ingredients up one by one from the elevator.
Many prisoners, who had been locked back in their cells after labor, looked on with envy.
"Did you hear? Boss Buggy is throwing a party for his crew!"
"A hotpot party…"
Many prisoners who had used their vouchers for hotpot once or twice couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
"If I had known, I would have followed Boss Buggy," someone couldn't help but sigh.
As he finished speaking, two other prisoners in the same room jumped up and grabbed his shoulders.
"Keep quiet. Someone will come to open our cell door soon. We'll take care of the guards. You help release the other prisoners, got it?"
"Yes, yes!" The prisoner nodded quickly.
After so many years, was someone finally planning a prison break?
Suppressing his excitement, he thought to himself.