Ye Fan returned from Whiskey Peak.
Looking at the points on his system, he was so poor, damn it.
He had scoured the entire town, but only found over ten million Berries.
No wonder Luffy was so excited when he learned about the thirty million Berries, thinking he had struck it rich. Turns out, everyone was just poor.
Ten minutes after Ye Fan and the two women left, a man with black hair, a normal complexion, freckles on his cheeks, and the Whitebeard Pirates' tattoo on his arm appeared, stepping onto a small fiery boat.
He wore an orange cowboy hat with 'smile' and 'sad' badges on the brim, a skull tag, a red bead necklace around his neck, and shorts.
Looking at the town full of ice crystals, he was somewhat puzzled. This shouldn't be right!
Logically, this place shouldn't be like this, and the climate here isn't that cold.
Ace, who was chasing Blackbeard, felt a powerful energy passing by, so he specifically came to investigate, but it seemed he was too late.
Ace then turned and left. He still had an important mission to complete.
His subordinate actually killed Thatch, the Fourth Division Commander, which made Ace feel he had an inescapable responsibility.
For this, he was very determined to capture the other party and bring him back to Whitebeard for judgment.
...
At this time, Ye Fan was on his way to Small Garden.
There were two powerful Giants there, which made Ye Fan want to try and subdue them.
Although Ye Fan was very powerful, he definitely needed some powerful Pirate Crews as his subordinates.
Ye Fan had his eyes on those two Giants, the Giant Race behind them, and the Giant Warrior Pirates they formed.
He had his own plan.
"How about it? Have you two made up your minds?"
When Ye Fan returned, he told Nami and Nojiko, giving them a choice, but not forcing them.
The changes were explained very clearly: becoming more powerful, and unlike Devil Fruit users, they could still enter the sea.
Nami and Nojiko looked at Ye Fan, not expecting such a magical species to exist in the world.
However, their thoughts differed. Nami wasn't as tempted, while Nojiko thought it was a very good idea.
For her, this was an excellent choice, and her heart was stirred.
"I can."
This decision was one she had considered for a long time.
After Ye Fan left, she talked with Nami about some things. After all, if they relied on Ye Fan for everything, they would seem too useless.
They didn't need to be too strong, just have the ability to protect themselves.
Clearly, Nojiko still underestimated the power of the first-generation vampire bloodline. Although it wasn't the ancestral bloodline, the physical enhancements were still incredibly potent.
Some of a vampire's abilities include: superhuman physique, strength, speed, and senses; control over weather to create supernatural darkness, forming a night sky to block sunlight; a long lifespan, and strong regenerative abilities...
"Sister..."
Nami, who was beside her, looked at her sister and was about to say something more when Nojiko interrupted her.
"Nami, I know what you want to say. I've already decided."
Being a vampire wasn't scary. What was scary was not having enough power to protect her loved ones.
The recent experience made Nojiko recall her childhood, watching her adoptive mother, and when Arlong came to the village.
If she had power then, she could have protected those around her from harm.
Now that the opportunity was before her, she had to seize it firmly.
This decision led to the emergence of a top-tier powerhouse in the Pirate King's world: the Captain of the Dark Pirate Crew under the Emperor Pirates.
Seeing her sister's resolute expression, Nami said no more.
Next, she would just leave things to Ye Fan.
Originally, Ye Fan was worried no one would be willing, but it seemed he had overthought it.
However, there were many ways to make the other party his kin.
Draining Nojiko's blood and then feeding her his own blood would create new blood kin, or directly letting her suck his blood, or using a specific method to suck Nojiko's blood for transformation.
Ye Fan felt that letting her suck his blood was the safest method.
"The transformation might be a little painful. Just bear with it."
Saying that, Ye Fan cut his finger and squeezed out a drop of essence blood. This was no ordinary blood, but vital essence.
His face immediately turned pale, a pallor that clearly indicated extreme weakness.
"Ye Fan, are you alright?"
"This..."
Nami and Nojiko didn't expect a single drop of blood to consume so much.
Since meeting Ye Fan and knowing his strength, this was the first time they had seen him so weak.
They quickly rushed to Ye Fan's side to take good care of him, afraid that something might happen to him.
"I'm fine, it's just a big drain. I'll be fine after some rest and more food."
Ye Fan himself didn't expect that even with his current strength, producing a single drop of essence blood would feel like losing half his life.
Aching back, sore legs, and weak limbs, as if his body had been hollowed out after excessive exertion.
He needed...
With recovery magic, Ye Fan would quickly recover.
Since the atmosphere was already like this, he naturally had to make good use of it, as his body indeed felt unwell at the moment.
"Nojiko, just eat it directly."
Ye Fan was also somewhat looking forward to her transformation after becoming a vampire.
After all, fair skin and beauty were exclusive to vampires; every one of them was a great beauty.
Although her current tanned skin had a unique charm, fair and tender skin was still better.
Just like Nico Robin, her current appearance and her appearance two years later were truly vastly different.
They were practically two different people. This was also why she could compete with Nami two years later.
Nojiko glanced at Ye Fan, and seeing his weak face, she knew he had sacrificed a lot.
It was all so she could become stronger and grow.
Looking at the drop of blood, Nojiko swallowed it without hesitation, and Ye Fan also paid attention to her changes.
He was ready to use recovery magic to help her at any time, as no one knew what would happen, to prevent any accidents.
Nami, on the other hand, had some worry in her eyes for her.
As the blood was swallowed into her stomach, Nojiko felt her belly become very hot, followed by a sharp pain.
The intense pain made her involuntarily curl up, and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
Ye Fan, in response, used recovery magic to help alleviate her pain.
Under the green light, she clearly felt much better, but she still gritted her teeth and persevered, never crying out.
This strong willpower surprised even Ye Fan.
"Husband, is my sister alright!"
Nami looked at her sister's state with great concern. She was one of the only two remaining relatives she had in this world, and very important.
"It's alright, don't worry. I'm here, she'll be fine. Her body is just being strengthened and transformed now. It's a little painful, but it'll be over soon."
Ye Fan didn't know, this was his guess.
The fact was, it was indeed so. The complex transformation from a mortal body to a vampire required immense energy.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have consumed Ye Fan so much.
As time passed, black light began to appear on Nojiko's body, thick like smoke.
This change made Nami look at Ye Fan, her eyes asking, "What is this?"
Although Ye Fan didn't know what it was, he knew that Nojiko's physical condition was good, one could say very good.
The strength of her body was gradually increasing, and her aura became more profound.
As the black light became denser, Nojiko was completely enveloped by the black light.
"Don't worry, I feel that Nojiko's body is developing in a good direction."
Ye Fan held Nami's small hand and comforted her. He could understand her feelings.
This was different from the transformation process Ye Fan had seen in his previous life, perhaps because Ye Fan's blood was from an ancestor.
The light lasted for about five minutes.
"So strong."
Feeling the energy gathering in one place, Ye Fan shielded Nami behind him.
The next second, a strong fluctuation erupted, and the surrounding sea exploded with a violent sound.
As the light faded, a beautiful woman appeared before Ye Fan and Nami.
Nojiko's skin had become pale, as pure and smooth as white jade. Her eyes became deep and dark, her pupils dilated, revealing an endless thirst and mystery. Her teeth became sharp and slender, glinting with a cold light.
Her demeanor became noble and mysterious, exuding an unparalleled charm and majesty.
Looking at her transformation, Ye Fan truly thought, "Oh my goodness, this is practically the Beauty-Beauty Fruit."
"Sister?"
Nami looked at the woman in front of her with some uncertainty. Only her hair allowed her to recognize her; everything else was completely different.
Especially the two on her chest...
It was fine if she didn't move, but with a slight movement, that aura instantly vanished without a trace.
"What, have I changed that much?"
Nojiko looked at Ye Fan and Nami's shocked eyes. Right now, she only felt the changes in her strength.
As for the changes in her appearance, it was just her fair and tender skin, like white jade.
And her teeth. She felt that two of her teeth could be controlled at will.
Her voice hadn't changed at all, confirming that it was indeed Nojiko.
Nojiko wanted to see her current appearance.
"Ah!"
A piercing scream echoed across the sea, demonstrating the penetrating power of that voice.
After all, although Nojiko's current strength couldn't compare to an Admiral in combat skills, she was certainly capable of being an Admiral candidate.
Looking at herself in the mirror, Nojiko truly couldn't believe it was her.
Touching her face, it felt so unreal.
Women loved beauty, and this change made her very satisfied.
If she stood next to Nami, there would truly be no comparison; the difference was very obvious, making Nami extremely jealous.
This made her look so dark, and she was completely outmatched in every aspect of her figure.