"The King of the World's woman?! That sounds very nice too." Reno nodded slightly, very pleased with Robin's address for him.
Robin suddenly stared intently at Reno, a faint smile on her face: "Captain, with so many women, where do I rank in your heart?!"
Although they didn't say it openly, who wouldn't want to know the answer?!
Reno froze, a purely deadly question.
"Captain, is this question difficult for you to answer?!" Robin said, as her long, slender legs playfully brushed against Reno.
Reno raised his hand to stop Robin's little movements and smiled, playing along: "Of course it's you."
Pa.
With a crisp sound, Robin's bottom jiggled.
Robin blushed, immediately fell silent, and stopped teasing Reno.
Reno's mouth curved into a playful smirk, and he teased: "Giving up already?!"
"Captain, I was wrong, I won't do it again." Robin lowered her stance, begging for mercy repeatedly.
With no one else around, she was truly afraid Reno would take her right then and there.
If the other girls saw it, it would definitely become their after-dinner gossip and jokes.
That would be utterly humiliating.
She was the dignified devil child, did she not care about her reputation?!
Reno pointed to his cheek, and Robin, understanding, immediately leaned over.
The next second, a warm sensation came…
Robin pecked Reno's cheek like a chick pecking rice, "Captain, I truly know I was wrong, please forgive me this one time."
Reno, having successfully won a round, feigned seriousness: "This time it's fine, but don't let it happen again."
"Thank you, Captain." Robin playfully stuck out her tongue, then skillfully linked her arm with Reno's.
Reno glanced at Robin, surprised that the outwardly cold Robin had such a contrasting side.
He liked it even more.
He would have to properly train her in the future.
"First, let's get down to business." Reno put away his playful thoughts and looked at the golden bell in front of him with a serious expression.
For hundreds of years, the bell chime, carrying the faith of countless people, should finally ring!
Reno suddenly punched towards the golden bell.
Armament Haki unleashed!
An invisible, powerful surge of air burst forth.
The next second!
Dong dong dong
Dong dong dong
A dull and heavy sound echoed continuously in the air.
Wiper, who had just returned to Shandora, suddenly looked up, gazing at the direction from which the golden bell rang, tears welling up in his eyes.
Their promise to Noland was finally fulfilled!
At the same time, on Jaya Island, ten thousand meters below.
When the residents heard the melodious bell chime from above, they all looked up in shock, their faces filled with awe.
"The sound of the golden bell, this is the sound of the golden bell!"
"Everyone, did you hear it?! The golden bell has been rung!"
"Hahahahaha, the rumors are actually true!"
"Our ancestors didn't deceive us, Sky Island is truly 917 real!!!"
"..."
The residents of Jaya Island had tears in their eyes, their agitated emotions unable to calm down for a long time.
This day, for them, was destined to be an extraordinary day.
Time passed, and the sound of the golden bell slowly faded until it completely disappeared.
"They must be very moved now, right?!" Robin exclaimed.
Even her own mood had been stirred by the ringing of the golden bell.
"Perhaps."
"But it's our spoils of war now."
Reno smiled slightly and put the golden bell and two huge golden pillars into the system warehouse.
"Let's go down and take the rest of the gold too."
When Reno returned with Robin, The girls were busy carrying large and small bags full of gold back to the airship.
Although they were all bulging, compared to the gold remaining on site, it was still a drop in the bucket.
Looking at the sweating crowd, Reno smiled, "Everyone, pack up, it's time for us to leave."
"Captain, understood!"
"Reno, coming right away!"
"..."
The girls responded one after another.
Reno, meanwhile, put all the gold into the system warehouse.
Including the golden bell and two golden pillars from before, it amounted to hundreds of billions.
We're rich!
"Reno!!!"
Just as Reno finished collecting the gold, Nami's high-pitched voice came from afar.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, only to see ark maxim, made entirely of gold, flying rapidly towards them accompanied by the roar of thunder.
"Where's the gold?! Reno, didn't you say this was Golden City?!"
"How come there's no gold at all?!"
"Where did all my gold go?!"
As soon as she arrived, Nami eagerly looked around, but found nothing but a dilapidated city.
The girls exchanged glances and covered their mouths, stifling giggles.
"Let's go quickly, I'll tell you on the way."
Reno didn't bother with the details, put away ark maxim, and led the women onto the airship.
With a roar from the airship, the Sky Island journey officially came to an end!
During the subsequent voyage, Reno fully experienced the benefits of having many girls on board.
After Conis and Laki joined the Pirate Crew, Reno didn't even need to speak personally.
The other girls would voluntarily take on the task of persuading the two girls, and soon broke through Conis and Laki's psychological defenses.
Finally, Conis and Laki decided to face the upcoming challenges together.
Sisters united, their strength could cut through metal!
They were confident they could meet Reno's expectations.
But within two hours, they were completely exhausted.
"Claim reward." In the luxury suite, Reno sat on the sofa with his legs crossed.
[Congratulations to the Host for recruiting crew member Conis, receiving the reward — Six Powers Cultivation Manual.]
[Congratulations, Host, for recruiting Laki as a crew member. You have received the reward—the location information of Pure Gold.]
Six Powers Cultivation Manual?!
Average.
Pure Gold? Not bad...
...Pure Gold?!
Reno shot up from the sofa.
He reconfirmed the reward he had just received.
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting Laki. You have received the reward—the location information of Pure Gold.]
Reno's eyes shone brighter than ever before.
Pure Gold, it really was Pure Gold!
Pure Gold that, when worn, could slow growth and maintain eternal youth!
It was considered the greatest treasure in the One Piece World, with nothing else comparable!
Even the Celestial Dragons coveted it.
Reno calmed his turbulent emotions slightly and recalled the legend of Pure Gold.
Over 200 years ago, the daughter of scientist Mischievous Ashiya, Olga, suffered from a terminal illness. To cure Olga, Ashiya and his wife extracted a precious metal called Pure Gold.
Olga, by wearing a ring containing Pure Gold and being bathed in its light, not only recovered from her terminal illness but also lived for over 200 years.
Most importantly, Olga's appearance today was still exactly the same as it was 200 years ago.
Unfortunately, good times didn't last. News of Ashiya creating Pure Gold leaked, attracting the covetous gaze of pirates.
Olga's mother was brutally murdered by pirates during their escape, and Olga, along with her father and half an island, was swallowed by Lord Lantern.
Gradually, no one on the Grand Line ever saw Pure Gold again, and everything became a legend.
Even with Reno's composed personality, seeing Pure Gold made him so excited he lost his composure.
For him, Pure Gold's effect, besides eternal youth and even immortality, had another very important aspect.
As is well known, the strong individuals in the One Piece World all have a peak period.
Only within a certain age range can their strength remain at its absolute peak.
Beyond that time, both their physical fitness and reaction capabilities would decline.
If one could wear Pure Gold during their peak, their body would be fixed, and their strength would forever remain at its peak state.
It might even continue to grow stronger.
Reno's original plan was to go to Water Seven, but now he had to get Pure Gold first.
As soon as the system's notification sound fell, a virtual map appeared in Reno's mind.
The location was on the Grand Line, with a red dot flickering intermittently, constantly changing position.
No need to ask, it must be Lord Lantern.
"Lord Lantern, this time you won't escape." Looking at the small red dot on the virtual map, Reno's lips slowly curved into an amused smile.
Pure Gold, he was determined to get it!
The next day.
The airship changed its route and flew rapidly towards the new destination.
At the current speed, it would take a maximum of three days to reach the sea area where Lord Lantern was located.
A beautiful day began with interactions with The girls.
After several hours of playing poker with The girls, everyone gathered in the cafe.
Besides the cultivation room, this was where they spent the most time. The space was very spacious and relaxing.
Kaya and Robin lay on rocking chairs, diligently reading their favorite books.
Conis and Laki, who had just joined, were learning to brew coffee with Sara, Golden Week, and Mikita, and memorizing everyone's different preferences.
Vivi and Nami lay quietly on Reno's lap, one on each side, resting with their eyes closed.
The other girls were also busy with their own affairs, everything was peaceful and serene.
Reno's gaze swept over The girls one by one, and he was filled with emotion.
Vivi, Nami, Tashigi, Makino, Robin, Carmen, Kaya, Nojiko, Golden Week, Mikita, Sara, Conis, Laki.
Unconsciously, he had already recruited thirteen beautiful female characters.
Looking at the beautiful faces of The girls, Reno truly couldn't imagine what they would look like when they grew old.
Is it a curse?!
In the One Piece World, any young and beautiful woman, when she gets old, seems to transform into a different person, with not a trace of her youthful charm in her features.
Like Yonko Big Mom, the former pirate empress of Amazon Lily, Elder Nyon, and Bakin...
They were all first-rate beauties in their youth, but now... it's truly hard to describe.
Once he obtains Pure Gold, he must arrange it for every girl.
Two days passed quickly.
Everything was calm and peaceful, with no accidents occurring.
Along the way, Reno also took The girls to visit the islands they passed.
The suddenly wealthy girls spent generously, buying many strange and wonderful things.
Anyway, they weren't short on money now!
And Reno bought dozens of hollow rings, just in case.
Once he got Pure Gold, he would put it inside the rings and have The girls wear them.
With the light of Pure Gold, The girls' bodies would be fixed, they wouldn't age, and they would remain eternally youthful.
On the morning of the third day.
After finishing his cultivation and breaking a sweat, Reno took a hot shower and came to the cafe.
At this moment, besides him, all The girls were sitting together, chattering away, discussing who knows what.
They exchanged glances from time to time, nodded in response, and seemed very lively.
"What are you all talking about?! I think I heard my name." Reno sat on the sofa and familiarly joined The girls' conversation.
The girls turned to look at Reno, and blushes slowly appeared on their pretty faces.
"Hey, what are you doing?!" Reno was completely bewildered.
So many girls wanting at the same time?!
It was possible, but not likely!
"Reno, we all know, don't hide it, take it out." Kaya blushed and threw herself into Reno's arms, coaxing softly.
Reno spread his hands and said with a wry smile, "What did I hide?! What are you all talking about?!"
Nami crossed her arms and teased, "Reno, I saw it yesterday. You secretly went and bought rings behind our backs, didn't you?!"
"Are you going to propose to us?!"
Ah—
All The girls rested their chins on their hands, their eyes hazy, already imagining the scene that would follow.
"Reno, is it true?!" Vivi blinked her big eyes, her bright gaze filled with anticipation.
This was a woman's happiest moment.
The other girls also swallowed, their eyes fixed on Reno.
Reno:...Women are so dramatic.
He just bought rings to put Pure Gold in.
But seeing so many ardent gazes directed at him, Reno sighed helplessly, then took out thirteen exquisite rings.
Nami was indeed right, The girls' breathing hitched!
Thinking of the wonderful things to come, their little faces turned red like apples.
"Captain, I want one!"
"Reno, I want one too!"
"Reno, give me one too!"
"Captain, give me first!"
"..."
Reno naturally wouldn't show favoritism; everyone got a share.
Taking the rings from Reno's hand, The girls eagerly put them on, raised their delicate hands, and began to admire themselves.
"Thank you, Captain, they're so beautiful!"
"Reno, come and see, it fits my size perfectly!"
"Reno, I love it!"
"..."
The girls' reactions were within Reno's expectations.
These rings were the most expensive ones in the shop at the time, costing him a lot of Berries.
Seeing how much The girls liked them, they were indeed worth the price.
"Reno," Kaya bit her lower lip lightly, gently shaking Reno's arm.
Reno:...Kaya's strange behavior already made him vaguely sense something.
Through their time together, Reno had accurately grasped the personalities of all The girls.
Those like Sara, Carmen, and Nami, who were bold and passionate, would openly express their feelings once they felt them.
Those like Makino, Nojiko, and Mikita, who were half-reluctant, would secretly tell Reno when fewer people were around.
And those like Kaya, Vivi, and Tashigi, who were particularly shy, once... they would be like this, not saying a word.
But their eager eyes and heavy breathing... would manifest in more direct physiological reactions.
The rapidly rising hormone concentration in the cafe, coupled with Kaya's abnormal reaction, made the previously chattering girls all fall silent.
Looking at Reno, they all swallowed.
Entered at twelve noon, left at eight in the evening.
The Healing Power activated, making him refreshed again.
As Reno walked out of the room, the airship happened to fly into the sea area where Lord Lantern was located.
"Captain, what are you looking for here?!" Tashigi asked, looking at the deserted sea area, puzzled.
The other girls also frowned.
These past few days, they could clearly feel that Reno's emotions were a bit agitated.
This was the first time they had seen Reno so out of character.
Even when he saw so much gold, Reno was only surprised for a moment.
Could it be that there was a treasure even more precious than gold here?!
"You'll know later." Reno smiled slightly at The girls, keeping them in suspense.
Reno looked at the virtual map in front of him, which only he could see. The red dot on it was becoming increasingly bright.
It wasn't far from his location, but the direction of the red dot kept changing.
"It's late at night, and you're still so restless. I'll deal with you later!" Reynor muttered to himself.
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