Very soon,
the flashing and shifting of the various attributes began to slow down.
Roya was finally able to clearly see several green attributes that flashed by—mostly things like stamina increase and agility increase. They were rather ordinary and not particularly attractive to him.
Gradually,
the speed of the attribute changes became slower and slower. Seeing that it looked like the process was about to stop on a green agility-increase attribute, Roya felt a slight sense of disappointment.
However, what Roya did not expect was that just as it seemed ready to lock onto that green agility attribute, it flickered once more—and suddenly transformed into…
A purple attribute!
Immediately afterward, before Roya could even see it clearly, the purple attribute burst into countless purple starlike particles. After circling once in midair, they flowed directly into the attribute panel.
A rare attribute?!
Seeing this, Roya's spirit instantly lifted.
He had thought he would end up drawing nothing more than a common green attribute. Instead, it suddenly jumped to purple at the last moment—this sharp rise and fall made his heart pound heavily.
Almost in the very next instant,
lines of text and data reappeared on the attribute panel.
[Stage Two: Ancient Soul Sword +0
Attributes: Attack Power +40, Strength +10
Special Attribute: All Things in the Universe, Turn to Ashes: Sword techniques can freely add fire damage
(Evolution conditions not met)
Enhancement Energy: 0/20]
Roya's gaze instantly locked onto the newly added purple special attribute.
"This is…?"
Looking at the phrase All Things in the Universe, Turn to Ashes, Roya felt a strong sense of familiarity, yet at the same time uncertainty.
At that moment, Roya suddenly noticed that this purple attribute could be viewed in greater detail.
With a shift of his thoughts, the special attribute section expanded. A smaller, separate panel for the special attribute popped up instantly.
[Special Attribute: All Things in the Universe, Turn to Ashes
Initial: Sword techniques can freely add fire damage.
First Evolution: Unlock active skill — Shikai: Ryūjin Jakka (Not activated)
Second Evolution: Unlock active skill — Bankai: Zanka no Tachi (Not activated)]
Buzz!!!
The instant he saw the detailed description, Roya's mind rang loudly. At last, he understood why it felt so familiar.
"All things in the universe, turn to ashes… Ryūjin Jakka…"
Wasn't this the ability of the strongest and oldest flame-type Zanpakutō belonging to Yamamoto Genryūsai Shigekuni, the Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13 in the Bleach world?!
Shikai—Ryūjin Jakka: upon release, it carries the searing heat of the sun's surface, six thousand degrees, incinerating all things!
Bankai—Zanka no Tachi: upon release, it carries the terrifying heat of the sun's core, fifteen million degrees. Simply standing still is enough to evaporate all the water in the world and burn the world itself to ash!
Such power truly lives up to the name of the strongest flame-type Zanpakutō.
By comparison, Akainu's magma Devil Fruit ability in this world was nothing more than child's play. How could magma on the ground possibly compare to the power of the sun's core?!
Just looking at this attribute, Roya's mind seemed to conjure an image of an overwhelming sea of flames, swallowing the entire world in an instant and burning everything to nothingness.
Unable to suppress the excitement in his heart, Roya immediately checked the evolution activation requirements for Ryūjin Jakka and Zanka no Tachi.
[First Evolution: Unlock Shikai — Ryūjin Jakka
Requirement: Soul Sword reaches Stage Five.
Second Evolution: Unlock Bankai — Zanka no Tachi
Requirement: Must first obtain Ryūjin Jakka to view further conditions.]
Seeing these two lines of requirements, Roya's emotions finally settled somewhat.
"As expected, it's not that easy. I need to enhance the Soul Sword to the fifth stage before I can release Ryūjin Jakka, huh?"
"In other words, from here on out, I need to focus on rapidly strengthening the Soul Sword to the fifth stage… and beyond."
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Morning.
A ray of dawn rose from the horizon, as if bringing vibrant life to the entire world.
Roya had been so excited all night that he could hardly sleep. He wished he could immediately begin intense training, accumulate enhancement energy, and continue upgrading the Soul Sword.
As a result, he got up very early the next morning, and his entire state of mind was unusually energized.
There was not the slightest trace of fatigue.
Aside from the intense desire for Ryūjin Jakka supporting him, Roya's spirit and soul also seemed inherently stronger than those of ordinary people due to the existence of the Soul Sword.
Moreover, this world was extremely special. No matter how exhausted or numb one's body was, once a new day arrived, it would be completely refreshed. As such, Roya felt no tiredness at all.
Garp, on the other hand—
Despite having promised to guide his training, he was still asleep. Roya didn't bother waking him; with someone as abnormal as Garp, even calling him would probably be useless.
At this time, Roya was practicing a basic body-conditioning boxing routine in the courtyard.
This was the foundational training method of the Marine Headquarters recruit camp. Not everyone could directly learn the Rokushiki. Even in the Marine Headquarters recruit camp, only a few could use them. Without a strong physique, it was impossible to support training in the Six Powers.
Among the Rokushiki, Roya was particularly interested in Soru (high-speed movement), Geppo (air-walking), and Rankyaku (blade-like kicks).
As for Shigan, since he had already decided to base himself on swordsmanship, there was little reason to train finger techniques. And Kami-e, which focused on evasion, and Tekkai, which focused on hardening the body—
These two seemed to be the foundation of Observation Haki and Armament Haki.
With Garp around, as long as his physical strength was sufficient, learning Haki would certainly not be difficult.
For the current Roya, he lacked no training methods at all. If he wanted something, he could obtain it. What he needed was to rapidly improve his physical strength, and—
Enhance the Soul Sword!
"Ha!"
After training for about an hour, Roya was drenched in sweat, his shirt completely soaked through. Only then did he stop and take a breath.
At this time, Garp still seemed to be asleep.
After taking a drink of water, a hint of helplessness appeared on Roya's face. When it came to sleeping, he could only bow in admiration to someone who could fall asleep even while standing.
Seeing that Garp was still not awake, Roya didn't rush to call him. Knowing Garp, it would probably be pointless anyway. With a shift of his thoughts, the attribute panel appeared before his eyes.
[Stage Two: Ancient Soul Sword +0
Attributes: Attack Power +40, Strength +10
Special Attribute: All Things in the Universe, Turn to Ashes: Sword techniques can freely add fire damage
(Evolution conditions not met)
Enhancement Energy: 1/20]
Aside from the last line—where enhancement energy had increased by one point—nothing else had changed.
"The growth of enhancement energy is slower than before. Only one point after an hour?"
Seeing this, Roya did not look particularly surprised. It seemed to be exactly as he had anticipated.
After a brief moment of thought, Roya casually picked up the sword resting on the table.
The 21 Great Grade Blade—Flame Moon.
It was precisely because of this sword that the enhancement condition from the first stage to the second stage had been met. And it was also because of it that Roya had obtained a rare purple attribute.
Shing—
The sword lightly rubbed against the scabbard, producing a faint, almost imperceptible sound. This was the first time Roya had drawn Flame Moon.
Flame Moon was slender and long. Under the sunlight, its edge gleamed with a dazzling white brilliance, while the blade itself was entirely crimson, as though flames were rolling and burning across its surface.
It seemed that obtaining Ryūjin Jakka might indeed have some connection with this sword.
With that thought passing through his mind, Roya gripped Flame Moon and walked to the center of the courtyard.
Although Roya did not yet know any sword techniques, Flame Moon still radiated a sharp aura under the sunlight.
Thinking of the special attribute he had obtained—whose evolved forms were Ryūjin Jakka and Zanka no Tachi, while its initial state allowed sword techniques to freely wield fire damage—a glint of light flashed in Roya's eyes.
"Let me see what kind of effect this fire damage has."
Murmuring softly, Roya slowly raised Flame Moon.
The next moment,
Roya gripped the sword with both hands and swung it sharply forward.
Buzz!!
During the swing, Roya could clearly feel that some form of power—whether within his body or his soul—was suddenly released in response to his intent.
Whoosh!!
The instant the sword fell, a streak of golden flame appeared out of thin air, shooting forward along the direction of the blade. It landed squarely on a pile of miscellaneous items in the courtyard.
The pile ignited instantly.
Raging flames surged upward, quickly burning the debris to ash. Only after it was reduced to black dust did the fire gradually die out.
So this is what "added fire damage" looks like?
Watching the scene, a satisfied expression appeared on Roya's face.
"This is only ordinary flame. I wonder what kind of power Ryūjin Jakka will unleash…"
As memories of Ryūjin Jakka's abilities surfaced in his mind, Roya could not help but feel a deep sense of yearning.