Kingpin took a slow drag from his cigar, exhaling a leisurely stream of smoke as if contemplating the mysteries of life.
He gazed at the Devil Fruit in his hand, its alluring glow shimmering seductively. Though the fruit would undoubtedly be immensely useful to him, his first thought was of Chen Ye.
Taking a deep breath, he looked at Chen Ye and said, "This fruit's power is so immense... why don't you eat it yourself? I'm just a retired old man now, I don't really need it."
There was a resolute tone in Kingpin's voice, as if he had already made up his mind.
Chen Ye felt a surge of warmth at Kingpin's words.
He hadn't expected Uncle Kingpin to reject such a tempting opportunity without hesitation, instead offering it to him.
He knew this was a sign of Uncle Kingpin's trust and affection.
However, Chen Ye refused the offer.
Shaking his head, he said earnestly, "I already have enough power, Uncle. This fruit is meant for you. With it, you can better protect Vanessa and the others."
"The enemies I'll face in the future will only grow stronger. I can't let any of you get hurt."
Kingpin looked into Chen Ye's determined eyes and remained silent for a moment.
He knew Chen Ye was speaking the truth. In the future, Chen Ye would undoubtedly encounter even more formidable adversaries.
And if his own abilities proved insufficient, he might become a liability to Chen Ye.
With that, he stopped being sentimental, picked up the Devil Fruit, and took a bold bite.
Chen Ye watched Uncle Kingpin bite into the Devil Fruit without hesitation, his heart instantly filled with tension.
He knew the Devil Fruit's reputation—its indescribable taste had repelled countless people.
He couldn't help but reach out to stop him. "Don't take such a big bite! It tastes awful."
Yet Uncle Kingpin seemed to ignore his warning, chewing the Devil Fruit expressionlessly.
He chewed a few times, then swallowed, as if it were no more than an ordinary fruit, not some foul-tasting thing.
Chen Ye was astonished. His eyes widened in disbelief, wondering if he had mistakenly given him the wrong fruit.
"Do I have to eat the whole thing?" Uncle Kingpin asked Chen Ye calmly.
Chen Ye paused, then replied, "No, just one bite is enough."
He couldn't help but ask, "Doesn't this fruit taste bad?"
Hearing that he only needed to take one bite, Uncle Kingpin set down the Devil Fruit.
He took a puff of his cigar and said wistfully, "When I was a kid, I ate things a hundred times worse than this just to survive. This is Hell's Kitchen, after all."
Chen Ye fell silent at Uncle Kingpin's words.
He understood why Uncle Kingpin could eat the Devil Fruit without any expression—to him, it was nothing.
This man, who lived in what was called Hell's Kitchen, had once eaten countless unimaginable things just to survive. Compared to that, what was the taste of a Devil Fruit?
Just then, Pietro, who was standing nearby, noticed the strange fruit.
Curiously, he walked over, looked at Chen Ye and Uncle Kingpin, and asked, "What kind of fruit is this? I've never seen anything like it."
Neither Chen Ye nor Uncle Kingpin spoke, simply staring at Pietro.
Pietro, sensing their odd expressions, decided to try the strange fruit anyway. He took a bite, and the Devil Fruit's foul taste instantly distorted his face.
Pietro quickly threw the Devil Fruit in his hand away, spitting as he rinsed his mouth. "Pah, pah, pah! What kind of fruit is this? It's absolutely disgusting!"
Chen Ye watched Pietro's expression and nodded with a smile. This was exactly how a normal person would react to eating a Devil Fruit.
Turning to Uncle Kingpin, Chen Ye said, "Uncle, quickly try to sense your new ability."
Hearing this, Uncle Kingpin silently closed his eyes.
A faint smile appeared on his face, as if he were anticipating something.
His body began to tremble slightly, as if a powerful force were surging within him.
Before everyone's eyes, Uncle Kingpin's body slowly transformed. One half gradually turned into crystalline, transparent diamond, while the other half remained as it was.
The diamond shimmered dazzlingly under the light, drawing everyone's gaze. Vanessa, Tony, and the others crowded around, curiously observing this peculiar phenomenon. "Dad, why did you turn into a diamond?" Richard asked with wide-eyed curiosity, his eyes full of admiration and pride for his father.
He felt that his father had become even cooler and more powerful.
Tony and Doctor Octopus stared intently at the diamond-encrusted Uncle Kingpin, their faces filled with shock and disbelief.
Tony, his expression utterly stunned, turned to Chen Ye and asked, "Is this another one of your abilities?" He couldn't believe that Uncle Kingpin, who his investigations had revealed to be an ordinary person, now possessed the power to turn into diamond.
"Could it be that disgusting fruit from earlier?" Pietro asked curiously, picking up the discarded Devil Fruit and examining it closely.
Thinking he could gain similar powers by eating it, he closed his eyes and began to focus.
Chen Ye watched their astonished faces and smiled without explaining.
He casually pulled out a knife and said to Uncle Kingpin, "Let's test its durability first." He then casually slashed at the diamond-encrusted man.
*Clang!* The diamond-encrusted Uncle Kingpin remained completely unharmed, while the knife snapped into two pieces.
Uncle Kingpin looked at the scene with satisfaction and declared, "I can tell bullets won't even scratch me now, and my strength has increased significantly in this form."
He felt as if he had become even stronger and more indestructible, capable of crushing his former self with a casual flick of his hand.
Pietro slowly opened his eyes, a flicker of disappointment in his gaze.
He turned to Chen Ye, asking with a hint of anticipation, "Are there any other Devil Fruits? I want to eat one too." His voice betrayed a mixture of longing and curiosity.
Tony, listening to their conversation, frowned deeply.
He felt that the concept of Devil Fruits had surpassed the realm of science. Turning to Chen Ye, his expression serious, he asked, "What exactly are Devil Fruits?" His voice carried a mix of curiosity about the unknown and a desire to explore it.
Seeing Tony's solemn face, Chen Ye took a deep breath and began to explain the function and origin of Devil Fruits.
He meticulously described their unique abilities and how they granted eaters extraordinary powers.
As Chen Ye spoke, everyone listened in stunned silence. They couldn't imagine such a miraculous thing existing in the world—something that could bestow such immense power upon a person.
After hearing Chen Ye's explanation, Tony snatched the half-eaten, shimmering fruit from Pietro's hand. He carefully placed it in a bag, clearly intending to take it back for research.
He was deeply curious about the scientific principles behind Devil Fruits and hoped to unlock their secrets through study.
At that moment, Chen Ye interrupted their contemplation and quickly called everyone to dinner.
The family gathered around the dining table, savoring both the food and the warm, cozy atmosphere.
Though the existence of Devil Fruits had left them shocked and intrigued, they were more inclined to cherish the happiness of the present moment.
Laughter and conversation filled the air as they discussed various topics at the table.
Watching his family's happy smiles, Chen Ye felt an overwhelming sense of contentment.
He knew that no matter how the world changed, as long as his family was together, that was the greatest happiness.
Suddenly, Chen Ye realized something was missing from the day.
"Damn you, Chen Ye! Why haven't you brought me back yet?" Deadpool complained, kicking over a trash can in the parallel universe.
***
Middle East, Hydra Secret Base
Crossbones strode with measured steps toward a massive cryo-chamber.
His gaze, sharp as a falcon's, pierced through the transparent shell of the chamber, fixing on the slumbering figure within.
He waved his hand, signaling his subordinates to carry out his command. With a faint mechanical hum, the chamber's lid slowly rose, revealing the man inside.
This was the Winter Soldier, lying there as if time had no power over him.
His face was expressionless, save for his deep-set eyes, which radiated an indescribable coldness and resolve. In the chamber's light, his long hair appeared pale as snow-covered mountain peaks.
Crossbones approached the Winter Soldier, leaning down to look at him. "Time to work, Winter Soldier," he said coldly.
His voice was like an ice blade—chilling and sharp.
The Winter Soldier slowly opened his eyes, his gaze meeting Crossbones' as if two razor-sharp swords clashed in the air.
Without a word, the Winter Soldier silently sat up and stepped out of the cryo-chamber. Though his movements were slow, they carried an undeniable power.
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