Adrian: "Arlong, lend me… just a tiny billion berries!"
First—
"Ding! Spent 10 Reputation. Attribute [Physique] upgraded to: Extraordinary!"
"…"
Adrian pushed 10 reputation points in.
And the change was instant.
A warm, tingling current spread throughout his entire body—
like a lifetime of hidden illnesses and fatigue had been burned away.
He felt… powerful.
Not just a little.
It was the kind of explosive strength that made him feel like he could punch a cow into paste.
Maybe a bit exaggerated—
but the difference was enormous.
Even under his clothes, his previously faint single-pack abs were turning into a visible six-pack.
Satisfied, he continued.
"Ding! Spent 100 Reputation. Physique upgraded to: Hazard-level!"
"Ding! Spent 1000 Reputation. Physique upgraded to: Warbreaker-level!"
More reputation burned away—
but to Adrian, it was absolutely worth it.
Because the moment Physique reached Warbreaker-level…
His body felt monstrous.
An overwhelming, almost surreal surge of strength made him feel like he could punch through a meteor.
It was an illusion—
but one hell of a pleasant one.
He kept going.
"Ding! Spent 100 Reputation. Ability [Steel Skin] upgraded to: Hazard-level!"
"Ding! Spent 1000 Reputation. Ability [Steel Skin] upgraded to: Warbreaker-level!"
Another 1100 reputation vanished.
But the power he gained…
Steel Skin at Warbreaker-level meant that most Extraordinary-level attacks would probably fail to even ruffle his hair.
His defense had skyrocketed.
After finishing all upgrades, Adrian checked his data panel.
**[Host]: Adrian
[Physique]: Warbreaker-level
[Abilities]: Steel Skin (Warbreaker), High-Speed Regeneration (Citycrusher)
[Items]: AK-47 (Infinite Magazine)
[Subordinates]:
• Zabuza Momochi — Warbreaker
• Yoriichi Tsugikuni — Citycrusher
[Reputation Points]: 7791**
His reputation dropped sharply,
but his power skyrocketed even more.
The system didn't show a direct "combat level,"
but with Physique at Warbreaker level,
his overall combat strength should logically be around that realm too.
…Probably.
He wasn't completely sure.
After all—
He was like a kid holding a loaded gun.
He suddenly had insane strength,
but didn't yet know how to fully control or utilize it.
Fortunately, Adrian wasn't worried.
He had Zabuza and Yoriichi.
His two walking training manuals.
He'd make them teach him later.
For now, he had more pressing business.
He needed to go "borrow money."
Rob—
cough, redistribute the wealth.
Rob the rich Arlong.
Aid his own poor wallet.
Arlong was loaded.
Adrian was broke.
This was simply… balancing the ecosystem.
Surely Arlong wouldn't mind contributing a small billion or so.
Adrian stood up.
"Zabuza, Yoriichi—are you two hungry?"
He asked casually.
If they were going to confront Arlong,
he needed his main forces at full strength.
Even if they were technically 'tools,'
he wasn't the type to mistreat his own people.
"I'm not hungry, Boss."
"I as well."
Both replied calmly.
"Good. If you're not hungry, then let's head out."
Then Adrian looked at the sisters.
"Nojiko, Nami—lead the way."
"Lead the way? To where?"
Nami blinked, genuinely confused.
"To rob the Arlong Pirates,"
Nojiko quickly whispered to her.
Then she immediately turned toward Adrian with a bright, eager smile.
"Boss, I know the route. I'll guide you!"
Her attitude flipped faster than a page in a book.
In her heart—
Neither Arlong nor Adrian were good people.
If the two sides fought,
she would gladly watch both sides suffer.
The ideal scenario?
Adrian and Arlong beat each other half to death.
Then she and Nami could sweep in afterward
and clean up the mess.
Free the village.
End all problems.
That would be perfect.
Translator's Thoughts:
Adrian went from "kind of strong" to "walking natural disaster" in a single spending spree. Warbreaker-level Physique, Warbreaker-level Steel Skin, and Citycrusher-level regeneration? He's officially the kind of monster who can walk through an artillery barrage while complaining about the weather.Meanwhile, Nojiko's shift from despair to "Boss! I know the route!" is Olympic-level mental gymnastics. She's already planning the perfect scenario where Arlong and Adrian destroy each other so she and Nami can free the village.But with Adrian's new stats, Arlong is about to learn what "ecosystem balance" means—from the top of the food chain.
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