"This guy's strength isn't bad. I approve of you, HAHAHAHA!" Burgess raised his arms and laughed loudly.
Law, leaning on his cursed sword Kikoku, said coldly, "Another new member. The captain's recruitment battles really are intense."
Agin frowned, his voice icy. "His speed is too fast. Right now, I'm no match for him. I need to train harder."
"If he fought me, he'd lose without a doubt," Van Augur said flatly, resting his rifle on his shoulder.
At that moment, Gaimon led Makino and the others forward to stand before Chris.
"Thank you for your help. We are eternally grateful!"
Gaimon bowed deeply to Chris, speaking with utmost sincerity. "Later, I will present you with some gold and jewels as a token of our gratitude. Please accept them."
Makino gazed at Chris, her delicate brows slightly raised, a gentle and charming smile on her beautiful face.
"Sir, thank you so much!"
"My name is Makino, from Windmill Village. I run a bar."
"If you ever come to Windmill Village, all your drinks are on me—free of charge!"
Kaya also looked at Chris, blinking her lovely eyes before smiling sweetly. "I'm from Syrup Village. If you ever have time, you're welcome to visit me too!"
Bonney studied Makino and Kaya, mischief glinting in her eyes.
"I think they're both really gentle. They'd fit right in with us."
"Why don't we recruit them? Hehehe~"
Perona floated in the air, clapping her hands excitedly.
"Yes, yes! Let them join! I like them a lot~ Giggle giggle~"
Hancock lightly nodded, brushing back her golden hair as she added, "I like them too. Should we ask them?"
Sweetheart Queen glanced at Hancock, chuckling. "There's no difficulty in that. It just depends on whether Big Sister Bakara is willing."
"If Big Sister Bakara speaks, no one can refuse her."
Bellemere took a drag of her cigarette and said calmly, "Bakara's Devil Fruit ability is far too powerful. No one can resist her."
At that moment, Bakara stepped forward, her eyes shimmering with an ethereal glow as she smiled warmly at the four of them.
"Hello, my name is Bakara."
"Ladies, I'd like you both to join our crew. Would that be alright?"
Among everyone, she understood Chris the most—she knew his secrets, his ambitions. Chris would undoubtedly become a King of the World, standing at the pinnacle of power.
And by his side, there could never be a lack of beautiful women.
As long as they were beauties, Bakara wouldn't let them slip away. They all belonged to Chris.
None could escape!
Whether Chris was interested in them or not didn't matter. Recruiting them was the right move—no doubt about it.
"Can I really join?"
Makino's eyes sparkled with excitement, her flawless face glowing with joy.
"I've actually been wanting to travel lately. Joining your crew would be perfect for me!"
Kaya nodded eagerly, her fair cheeks flushed with excitement.
"I've always been stuck reading books at home…"
"Father never let me go out, afraid I'd be in danger."
"But if I can travel with all of you, that would be wonderful!"
She turned to Gaimon, tugging his sleeve pleadingly.
"Father, please let me go with them! Okay?"
Merry bowed deeply to Gaimon, his voice full of emotion as he persuaded,
"Master, the young lady has always wanted to see the world. Now that such a perfect opportunity has come, you should let her go."
Gaimon nodded, patting Kaya's shoulder gently.
"Before, I was just worried about your safety. That's why I never agreed."
"But now, things are different. This crew is incredibly strong—they can protect you without any issues."
"Plus, there are so many big sisters here. They'll definitely take good care of you."
He smiled warmly at Kaya.
"Go, Kaya. See the world. That's how you'll grow."
The crew wasn't surprised by their reactions.
After all, this was Bakara's ability—it was simply too miraculous.
"Big Sister Bakara's power is just too incredible!"
Nami blinked her big eyes, her face full of admiration.
Nojiko nodded, smiling sweetly.
"It's like wish fulfillment—utterly unexplainable."
Robin tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, speaking elegantly.
"Whatever Bakara says becomes reality."
"There's no resistance, no logic—just an unbelievable force."
Kalifa chuckled, her eyes gleaming.
"If Big Sister Bakara wanted to hunt for treasure, it'd be as easy as picking it up."
"This ability is just too overpowered. It shouldn't even exist in this world."
Perona floated around, finding the whole scene amusing.
"That's why I admire Big Sister Bakara the most~ Giggle giggle~"
At that moment, Bakara smiled at the four of them, her eyes glowing softly.
"Makino, Kaya, welcome aboard."
"Don't worry—our crew is extremely powerful. You'll be perfectly safe."
Makino and Kaya nodded eagerly, speaking in unison.
"We believe you completely! We don't doubt it at all!"
Suddenly, Gaimon frowned and turned to Merry.
"Go to Kaya's room and bring that Devil Fruit."
Merry froze for a second but didn't dare question it. He quickly nodded.
"Right away, Master!"
With that, he hurried off.
"Father, why are you getting the Devil Fruit?"
Kaya looked at Gaimon curiously.
Before Gaimon could answer, Burgess cut in.
"A Devil Fruit?!"
"I knew it! Since the captain's here, good luck is bound to follow!"
Burgess laughed heartily.
"If we just recruited that guy, the luck would've been decent."
"But now, a Devil Fruit shows up? Now things are getting interesting! HAHAHAHA!"
Doc Q's expression darkened as he glanced at Augur, then at Kuro, his smile twisted.
"Right now, only three of us aren't ability users."
"So even if a Devil Fruit appears, only they can eat it. What a damn lucky break for them."
Law glanced at Hawkins, his tone cool.
"It seems our good fortune never runs out."
Hawkins nodded, his voice low.
"The crew's strength keeps growing. That's undoubtedly a good thing."
Gaimon looked at Kaya with a doting smile.
"Kaya, since you're joining them, of course I want them to become even stronger."
"That way, you'll be even safer. I won't have to worry anymore."
Then, he turned to Chris, smiling respectfully.
"Sir, I have a Devil Fruit here—the Paramecia-Type: Pass-Pass Fruit."
"It's a small token of appreciation. Please accept it."
"I hope you'll take good care of my daughter in the future. I leave her in your hands."
(To be continued...)
Next Chapter: The Pass-Pass Fruit's Power! A New Ability for the Crew!
Author's Note:
Bakara's ability is hinted to be luck manipulation or fate control, making her recruitment offers irresistible.
Pass-Pass Fruit: Allows the user to phase through solid objects—similar to the Doa Doa no Mi (Door-Door Fruit), but with different mechanics.
Chris's crew continues to grow, now adding Kuro (Captain Kuro of the Black Cat Pirates), Makino, and Kaya!
What do you think of the new Devil Fruit? Who should eat it? Let me know in the comments!
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