"Deadpool coming to the MCU means the variables have increased that much..."
Even now, there weren't just one or two things that changed due to my many interventions. Moreover, if Deadpool, who could go anywhere, comes, I wondered if I could handle it.
"This is driving me crazy."
Since thinking about it now won't give me answers, I decided to deal with it when I go to the MCU, and first, check the abilities I gained from this 'Deadpool and Wolverine' worldview. Certainly, this time I gained many abilities and also got some useful ones.
[(EX) Healing Factor] Regeneration is possible as long as even one cell survives. (Cannot create clones using regeneration.)
[(S) Super Strength] (Juggernaut) Strength increases by 500.
[(S) Energy Weapon] (Sauron) Can create various weapons using energy.
[(A) Telepathy] Can communicate with others without physical contact. (Only possible with targets in sight)
[(S) Telekinesis] Can manipulate objects without physical contact.
[(SSS) Control] Can finely control all abilities.
[(S) Mental Intrusion] (Cassandra Nova) Can read the target's brain information and intrude into their mind. (Possible when in contact with the target's brain)
Aside from these, duplicate abilities were automatically merged, so [(S) Throwing] upgraded to [(SS) Throwing], and [(SS) Mystic Arts] fortunately merged with [(SS) Mana Mystic Arts] to become [(SSS) Mana Mystic Arts].
"Now I won't die easily. But Cassandra was really a monstrous ability user."
Cassandra didn't have [Healing Factor]. Despite that, in the original work, she could heal from being stabbed or shot by finely manipulating [Telekinesis] to stop bleeding and connect cells, creating a regeneration-like effect. [Mental Intrusion] was similar; by controlling electromagnetism with [Telekinesis], she could scalp someone with her hand. She was truly a cheat-level control ability user. After gaining the abilities, I could understand immediately.
"I've roughly looked at the gained abilities..."
This time, I planned to try out [(SSS) Ability Fusion] as a test. I was going to fuse [(S) Super Strength] (Juggernaut) and [(S) Super Strength] (Konosuba). The [(S) Super Strength] from Marvel simply increased strength by 500, while the [(S) Super Strength] from Konosuba tripled existing strength, so they were different abilities despite having the same name.
So, I intended to use [(SSS) Ability Fusion] to synthesize them, but since the ability description said that with [(SSS) Ability Fusion], luck could raise the grade, I thought if I raised it to EX grade, that randomness might disappear.
"Game Life"
-Work List-
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (In Progress)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. (In Progress)
Marvel (MCU) (In Progress)
-Random Draw-
-Body Enhancement-
-Ability Enhancement-
-Shop-
Points Held
43327
I clicked on -Ability Enhancement- here and pressed [(SSS) Ability Fusion] after finding it.
[[(SSS) Ability Fusion] Points required for ability enhancement: 179245]
"Fuck..."
The cost to enhance from SSS grade to EX in -Ability Enhancement- was truly enormous. Wondering if others were the same, I checked and found that while the points required varied slightly by ability, it was still incredibly expensive. At least [(SSS) Cooking] was the cheapest at 50,000 points.
"With that many points, I'd rather just do draws."
I had no choice but to use one of the [Ability Promotion Tickets] I had been saving here. I took out one [Ability Promotion Ticket] from my inventory and clicked it.
[Use [Ability Promotion Ticket]?]
"Yes."
[Please select an ability.]
The abilities I possessed were listed before my eyes. I found [(SSS) Ability Fusion] and clicked it.
[[(SSS) Ability Fusion] is promoted to [(EX) Ability Fusion].]
[(EX) Ability Fusion]
Fuses similar abilities to create a higher-tier ability.
As expected, upon rising to EX grade, fusion allowed me to obtain higher-tier abilities deterministically, not based on luck.
"That's a relief."
I immediately used [Ability Fusion]. Like when using [Item Fusion Ticket], a semi-transparent blue screen appeared with two empty slots, and below, the abilities I had gained so far were listed.
[Please select abilities to fuse.]
I clicked the [Super Strength] from Marvel and the [Super Strength] from Konosuba and moved them to the empty slots.
[Proceed with fusion?]
"Yes."
[[(S) Super Strength] and [(S) Super Strength] have been fused to obtain [(SS) Super Strength].]
[(SS) Super Strength]
Owned strength becomes 4 times.
My strength dropped a bit. Previously, base strength was 200, plus Konosuba [(S) Super Strength] 400, Marvel [(S) Super Strength] 500, totaling 1100, but now with only the [(SS) Super Strength] effect, total is 800, a drop of 300. However, from a long-term perspective, [(SS) Super Strength] acts as a multiplier, so it was better.
"If I knew this would happen, I should have fused later... Wasting 300 strength is a pity."
I didn't know this, so there was no help for it. Next time, I'll think more carefully before doing it.
Now, it seems I should go to 'One Piece' to get the Devil Fruits that never appeared. One Piece was the worldview where I could become stronger most easily and quickly with my current abilities. With my current ability [Treasure Hunt] and the item [Jack Sparrow's Compass], I could easily find the fruits.
And I also had all three types of Haki essential in One Piece: [Conqueror's Haki], [Observation Haki], and [Armament Haki]. Although I can only blacken weapons for now, I think Ryuo, Kenbunshoku Haki advanced applications, and Haoshoku Haki infusion are just a matter of time.
I opened the 'Game Life' window and clicked on One Piece in -Work List-.
[Avatar will be created.]
1. Monkey D. Luffy
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Characteristics: Stubborn, simple-minded, goal is to become Pirate King
Starting Point: Fuschia Village
2. Nami
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Characteristics: Lively and clever, hates pirates, money-grubber
Starting Point: Cocoyashi Village
Go directly.
Settings: 18-year-old chef
Starting Point: Fuschia Village at Luffy's departure time
(Can change settings by paying points)
"Option 2... as usual. Choosing Nami and going on a rampage might be fun. Right from the start, I could wipe out Arlong and his crew."
For a moment, I considered actually doing that, but I just changed the settings in 'Go directly'.
Settings: Merchant
Starting Point: Fuschia Village 10 years before the original story starts
(Points: -2642)
This time, I had no intention of following important characters. The Straw Hat crew was too weak. When would they go to the New World where the strong are? Waiting for them to grow up would take too much time, and if I interfered, the difference would be so great that Luffy wouldn't be able to grow. In that case, it's better to go separately. Maybe join later in the latter part.
[Proceed like this?]
"Yes."
I arrived at Fuschia Village. Looking around, I saw a vast ocean and a small village ahead. Perhaps because I set my occupation as merchant, I had a bag containing a merchant certificate recognized by the World Government. There was a reason I chose merchant here; if not recognized by the government or a kingdom, simply sailing could be illegal and make me a target for the Marines.
"What a crazy worldview..."
First, I looked around the village. It was a quiet village with nothing particularly special. As I walked around, I saw a giant who looked exactly like "I'm Garp" punching the head of a kid who looked exactly like "I'm Luffy" with a big fist. I'm not sure if it's good or bad luck to see both right after arriving here.
Thwack!
"Ouch! That hurts!"
"What did you say! Say that again!"
"I'll become a pirate."
"You still!"
As Garp was about to punch again, I quickly approached and blocked Garp's hand.
Thud!
"Whoa whoa! Calm down. He's still young, isn't he?"
"Oh ho."
Suddenly, Garp started putting strength into his fist. But I had no intention of being pushed back at all.
Creak! Creak!
This is the strength that held back Hulk. I might lack Haki compared to Garp, but I don't think I'm inferior in pure strength. However, since I was blocking from below, my feet were gradually sinking into the ground.
'Is this old man trying to bury me?'
Garp, seeing that I wasn't being pushed back at all by strength, suddenly released the force from his fist. I pulled my feet out of the ground and said.
"Who are you? Your strength is extraordinary."
"I'm a merchant. I sell goods here and there."
"I don't see any goods?"
"I've already sold them all."
"Hmm..."
Garp stroked his chin with his index finger and stared at me intently.
"Don't you want to try being a Marine? I can make you an excellent Marine."
"No, I don't. I've seen Celestial Dragons shooting civilians for no reason."
To avoid further annoyance, I just lied preemptively. Garp frowned at those words and said.
"Those Celestial Dragon bastards again! Sigh... if you say so, there's no help for it. But don't become a pirate either."
"I have no intention of antagonizing the government either. Unless they bother me, that is."
"Really..."
Luffy, who had been watching, said.
"I hate Celestial Dragons too, so I'll become a pirate!"
"You brat!"
Thwack!
"Yowch! That hurts! Stop hitting me! I feel like I'll die if grandpa hits me."
This time, I didn't stop him. Instead, I took out a Chupa Chups lollipop from my inventory and gave it to Luffy.
"What's this?"
"You don't know candy? Give it back for a second."
I unwrapped the Chupa Chups and gave it back to Luffy.
"Suck on it."
Luffy put the Chupa Chups in his mouth and started sucking.
"Oh~ it's delicious!"
As if he hadn't just been hit, Luffy smiled and started enjoying the candy.
"You really must be a merchant. Sugar is precious here."
Unexpectedly, the suspicion was easily dispelled with just one candy.
"I didn't know you still suspected me."
"There are many weirdos on the sea, you know. Especially strong ones like you."
"I am a merchant. Here's the certificate issued by the World Government."
I took out the certificate from my bag and showed it to Garp. Garp took it, read it a bit, and gave it back to me.
"Really... what a shame. You're just the type to be a Marine, but a merchant, of all things."
Garp still couldn't give up.
"Anyway, I see. Are you going to rest for a day before leaving?"
"No. I just plan to eat and go."
"I see. Well, someone of your level probably has no match in these seas. If you see any pirates on your way, catch them for me! Bwahahaha!"
Thump! Thump! Thump!
Garp laughed and slapped my back with his palm. And hard, too.
"Cough... I understand. I'll do that."
Luffy suddenly grabbed my pants and shook them.
"Bro, do you have more of that candy from earlier?"
"If you eat too much of that, your teeth will rot."
"Tch!"
Luffy seemed disappointed that he couldn't get more candy.
"Let's eat first. Do you know any restaurants?"
"If you go straight along the road, there's a restaurant run by Makino. I'm hungry too, so let's go together. I'll guide you."
"Alright. Vice Admiral Garp, have you eaten?"
"I ate earlier."
Since Garp said he had eaten, I followed Luffy into Makino's bar. Makino was carrying a liquor barrel. She was Shanks' woman, so she was pretty.
"Luffy, is this the right place? This is a bar, though?"
I asked pretending not to know, even though I did.
"No. They sell food too."
As we talked and entered, Makino noticed us and greeted us.
"Luffy, you're here. Grandpa Garp went looking for you since you hadn't come for so long."
"I met him. And I brought a customer."
"Hello. I'm Taejin."
"Welcome. I'm Makino."
Makino's face turned slightly red. It seemed my looks worked here too.
"I don't have berries now, but can I order a meal with gold coins?"
"Gold coins are possible, but I'm not sure if I have change."
"Instead of change, please make something delicious. For this kid (Luffy) too."
"Alright. I'll show off my skills after a long time."
Makino rolled up her sleeves, showing non-existent muscles, and started cooking. Luffy already had a spoon and fork in hand.
"Bro, since you're a merchant, you must have traveled a lot. Tell me some stories."
Even though I just arrived today, I told him about various islands based on the One Piece original work.
"Wow~ There's a place where only mermaids live?"
"Yeah, there are good mermaids and bad mermaids. You have to be careful of the bad ones."
"I see. If I become a pirate, I'll be able to travel freely everywhere, right?"
"Not all pirates are good. Not all are like that, but there are villages that really hate pirates because they've been plundered by them. You'll also be chased by Marines. If you just want to travel freely, there are many other ways. If you don't like the Marines, you can do business like me, or become a bounty hunter."
"I like pirates."
I don't know why he likes pirates so much. Anyway, as we chatted about this and that, the dishes Makino made started coming out one by one.
"Oh~ this is cartoon meat!"
"Huh? What's cartoon meat?"
"There's such a thing. Let's eat first."
Luffy and I started eating. The food Makino made was quite delicious.
"Your cooking skills are good."
Makino, hearing my words, flustered and said.
"Not really..."
After finishing the meal, I handed two gold coins to Makino.
"This is for the delicious meal. And this, give one to Luffy each time he does a good deed."
I also gave her a bag of king-sized candy along with it.
"I understand."
"Then, I'll come again next time."
"Come again~"
Makino said with a smile.
"Bro, are you leaving now?"
"Yeah, I'll come by once in a while for business."
"Shishishi, alright. It's a promise!"
The laughter in One Piece was still hard to get used to. Anyway, I left Makino's shop like that and moved near the sea.
"Alright, now let's start collecting fruits while catching pirates with bounties."