Su Han thought about it and felt that this was the only reasonable explanation.
The chief editor quickly asked, "My lord, how should we respond?"
With General Kujou blocking the entrance, their business had come to a halt.
Their wages had also changed.
Previously, they were paid monthly with fixed income, but now it was based on bonus commissions.
Their earnings had increased significantly, so naturally no one slacked off anymore.
Su Han looked at the system panel. The current Adventure King was about to level up.
[Comic]: Adventure King (formerly One Piece)
[Permission]: Level 6 (can currently produce content for volumes 11–12)
[Restriction]: Sell 390,000 copies to unlock subsequent content. Current sales (354,722)
[Reward]: Sell 390,000 copies to unlock the 7th draw. After 7 draws, one treasure can be obtained for free. Current available draws: 0
[Pool]: Can randomly obtain bloodlines, Devil Fruits, technology, treasures, ships, etc. from the Adventure King world. If the comic permission is below level 5, super treasures cannot be obtained
[Benefit]: If the host obtains a treasure, it can be upgraded using points. One comic equals one point
"Forty thousand copies… perhaps I can make use of General Kujou?"
Su Han thought for a moment and felt it was completely feasible.
So, he replied to the chief editor.
"Tell General Kujou this: have her purchase 40,000 copies and sign a contract ensuring that the comics will not be interfered with. Otherwise, she can wait until next year."
"Uh… will that really work?"
"Do as I say. Miko will agree as well."
"Yes."
Hearing Su Han bring up the Guuji, the editor could only obey.
Soon, the chief editor returned to Kujou Sara and relayed Su Han's message.
"Forty thousand copies, and a contract guaranteeing no interference?"
"Yes."
"Can you guarantee immediate updates?"
Kujou Sara did not care about money. As long as the Shogun was pleased, that was enough.
Moreover, anything the Shogun liked, she would not allow anyone to interfere with. Anyone who did so would be opposing the Shogun.
So, these conditions were entirely acceptable.
The chief editor smiled. "As long as you purchase 40,000 copies, the update will be ready within half an hour."
"Then I'll have someone bring the money."
"Alright."
The moment Su Han ended the call, he stopped the training.
After all, updating the comics was the priority.
He said to the sweat-soaked Kamisato Ayaka, "Continue training on your own. Don't remove the weights. I'll be back shortly."
"Understood."
Kamisato Ayaka nodded seriously, her movements never stopping.
Her training method was weighted sword swings.
Various incantation techniques had been applied to her body, so every movement made her sweat heavily.
At first, she found even moving to be extremely difficult.
But with Su Han's guidance, she gradually grasped the essence of Haki and finally understood why Arataki Itto was so strong.
Haki was the condensation of one's spirit, energy, and vitality.
The stronger the physical body became, the stronger the Haki.
So even without being struck, this kind of weighted training could generate Haki.
Although it was exhausting, it was truly effective.
Even now, Kamisato Ayaka could already feel her strength improving, and this was after only a few hours of training.
"I want to become stronger."
"I want to become the pillar of the Kamisato family."
Kamisato Ayaka told herself this.
Meanwhile, Su Han left Araumi and flew toward Inazuma City at full speed.
Thirty minutes later,
A large amount of Mora was delivered.
At the same time, Kujou Sara purchased 40,000 copies of the comics.
Her thinking was simple. After buying them, they could be transported elsewhere for resale. Even if they sold at a slight loss, it did not matter.
The loss would be minimal, and it would make the Shogun happy.
A perfect outcome.
Once the transaction was completed,
Kujou Sara extended her hand toward the chief editor. "The comics."
"Uh…"
The chief editor did not know what to say.
At that moment, Su Han walked out of the room and said with a smile, "The comics are here. Take them."
Two brand-new volumes appeared before Kujou Sara.
After confirming everything was correct, Kujou Sara turned and left.
Nearby citizens, upon hearing that new comics had arrived, lit up with excitement.
"Can we read the new Adventure King chapters?"
"That's amazing!"
"I'll buy four copies."
"I'll take six."
Seeing the excited customers, the chief editor could not help but smile.
He gestured to his staff to start stocking the shelves.
"No rush, everyone. There are plenty of comics."
A new chapter release was naturally a delight.
Countless citizens began reading immediately after getting their copies.
At the same time, Kujou Sara presented the comics to the Shogun.
"Hmm? They're available so quickly? There's no need to wait?"
Raiden Ei was surprised.
Previously, even if she wanted to read them, she had to wait a full week.
Now, right after reading the latest release, there was already another new version. It was truly unexpected.
Kujou Sara knelt and reported everything that had happened.
"I believe the comic's author must have crossed the thunderstorm and arrived in Inazuma. Otherwise, it would not be possible for updates to be this fast."
"If he's here, then he's here. What of it?"
Raiden Ei waved her hand, unconcerned.
All she cared about was Luffy's story. She had no interest in whether someone had entered illegally.
Seeing that the Shogun was growing impatient, Kujou Sara quickly fell silent and withdrew.
The new chapter picked up directly from the previous one.
Luffy was rescued by Jinbe.
One of the Supernovas, Law, also appeared.
Amid the chaos, Luffy finally managed to escape, and the aftermath of the battle came to an end.
Afterward, Luffy was brought before Rayleigh.
Compared to revenge or continuing the adventure,
Rayleigh suggested that he train for two years.
In truth, Luffy's crew was already too weak. Stopping to train was the best choice.
"You have faced too few setbacks."
"Your journey has been too smooth. If only you grow stronger, it won't be enough to reach the New World. Train, Luffy."
"Become someone your companions can rely on, then continue your adventure."
Although reluctant,
Luffy understood that this was the path he had to take.
Because of his weakness, Ace had died, and he could not protect his companions.
He did not want to lose anyone else.
Training was the only way forward.
From that point on, the comic devoted extensive content to Haki training.
This could be considered Su Han's gift to his readers.
Anyone who truly trained according to these methods would undoubtedly become stronger.
Seeing this, Raiden Ei could not help but frown.
"Why does this feel so familiar?"
It seemed she had seen similar training methods before.
Perception.
Predicting enemy movements.
An invisible armor.
"Wait, isn't this the power of that swordsman?"
In Raiden Ei's mind, the image of a man appeared.
It was said that Saiguu had found him during a nighttime walk and rescued him, only to discover he was a wandering swordsman from another land.
Later, it was said that he passed his secret techniques to the celestial fox clan.
Unfortunately, the method of cultivation was eventually lost.
Those who possessed that power gradually disappeared.
So why had this power appeared in the comics? It was truly strange.
Unable to figure it out, Raiden Ei continued reading.
Two years passed quickly.
The crew trained across different locations.
Then, they reunited at the Sabaody Archipelago.
Each member had grown tremendously.
Enemies they once had to avoid...
Could now be defeated with a single punch.
Luffy not only gained Haki but also saw rapid improvement in all aspects of his strength.
During this phase,
They learned about past events. Kuma seemed to have been a good person, but he had disappeared.
Luffy and the others were puzzled and felt regret at not seeing him.
Afterward, they headed into the deep sea.
This was the route to Fish-Man Island.
It was also a necessary path.
But the depths of the sea were extremely dangerous. Even someone as strong as Luffy would face instant death if the protective coating broke.
Fortunately, the journey was uneventful, and they eventually reached the island.
"Fish-Man Island… could it be that ugly old mermaid from before?"
Raiden Ei still remembered the unattractive mermaid from earlier, but this time Su Han was not joking.
Normal mermaids were all exceptionally beautiful.
Unfortunately, this nation was filled with racial discrimination.
Especially toward adventurers like Luffy, who were met with hostility.
But among them, there was a princess willing to trust humans.
She was the most beautiful mermaid, Shirahoshi.
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