"So that's what you were thinking…"
Kakashi Hatake was slightly stunned after hearing this, then shook his head helplessly. "As expected, I'm far inferior to you. Unlike you, I just felt like I couldn't learn anything more at the Academy and impulsively wanted to graduate early."
"You really are as mature and rational as ever."
He genuinely admired Akira's composure and hoped he could reach that level soon.
So that next time something happened, he could face it calmly—
Instead of being completely helpless like during his father's incident.
Beside them, Kurenai Yuhi also looked at Akira with admiration. "So Akira, you were thinking that far ahead… I was too narrow-minded before."
She then looked at him seriously and said, "Akira, I support your decision. I'll work even harder to catch up to you."
"Heh, alright."
Akira smiled and rubbed her head, making her cheeks instantly flush red.
After saying goodbye to Kurenai and Kakashi, Akira returned home, summoned a lavish dinner using the Gourmet Tablecloth, and also prepared a special meal for Pikachu using Berries grown in the Beast Space.
Then he released Pikachu from the space.
Thanks to the tenfold growth acceleration of the Beast Space, the Berry trees had already matured and produced fruit multiple times.
More than two months had passed since Pikachu hatched—
With the tenfold acceleration, Pichu had long since evolved into Pikachu.
And its strength had undergone a complete transformation.
Akira had tested it—its combat ability was already comparable to a Chunin, even its chakra levels.
Yes—because of the contract and the feedback from Akira's power, Pikachu had also developed chakra.
It could even use lightning-based ninjutsu.
At the same time, it retained all its original abilities—both systems had fused perfectly, dramatically increasing its potential and strength.
Over these two months, under the evolution effects of the Beast Space, its control over electricity, stamina, reaction speed, and more had all been comprehensively enhanced.
Aside from its appearance still being Pikachu—
At a fundamental, genetic level, it had already surpassed ordinary Pikachu.
Naturally, Akira also gained a great deal of feedback from Pikachu.
His physique, vitality, and lightning affinity had all improved again.
A true win-win.
"Pika!"
The moment it came out, Pikachu happily leapt into Akira's arms, complaining that it had been kept inside too long.
Although the Beast Space was comfortable, it still wanted to come out and play sometimes.
"Haha!"
Akira chuckled, rubbed Pikachu's head, and thought to himself the hand feel is amazing, then said, "Sorry, I was busy today. I'll bring you out more often in the future."
"Also, we'll be going on missions frequently soon. There'll be a lot of battles… even bloodshed. Pikachu, are you ready?"
These were things it had to face.
Akira never intended to raise Pikachu as just a pet—
But as a partner.
"Pika! Pika!" (I'm always ready. I won't embarrass you.)
Pikachu immediately stopped acting spoiled and nodded seriously.
Akira had treated it well since birth—
It wanted to help him in return.
It, the "Pika God," refused to freeload.
"Heh, I believe you won't disappoint me. Alright, let's eat."
Akira smiled and patted its head again.
"Pika!"
Pikachu jumped down and started eating eagerly.
Too bad I haven't gotten a Pokéblock machine yet…
Otherwise, I could make energy blocks to speed up your growth even more.
Akira felt a bit regretful.
His luck over the past two months had been pretty bad.
"Pika!" (Don't worry! We'll get one someday!)
Pikachu raised its tiny fist to cheer him on.
"Haha, thanks for the encouragement!"
Its adorable expression made Akira laugh.
After dinner, Pikachu went to play in the yard, while Akira returned to his room, took out a scroll containing his self-created Lightning Body Tempering Technique, and muttered inwardly:
"Exchange!"
In the next moment, the scroll disappeared—
And a scene appeared in his mind.
Pirate World, Enies Lobby
"Straw Hat! This ends now—you're no match for me!"
On the ruins of a shattered building, Rob Lucci finally lost patience.
After failing to defeat Luffy despite repeated efforts—and even getting overwhelmed—
He activated the Cat-Cat Fruit: Leopard Form.
His body transformed into a humanoid leopard, his aura skyrocketing.
This time, he was going all out.
No more playing around.
That brat was too strange.
Like an immortal cockroach—every time he was knocked down, he would roar and stand back up even stronger.
Completely abnormal.
"Luffy! Be careful!"
In the distance, Nami and the others shouted in warning.
They were already exhausted.
"I have to help him!"
Nami struggled to stand.
"Stop, Nami!"
Tony Tony Chopper and Sanji quickly stopped her.
"Nami, you've already overdrawn your strength. You can't keep extracting chakra like this—you'll die. I won't allow it!"
Ever since Skypiea, Nami had gained an opportunity and learned chakra extraction.
Her strength had risen dramatically—at times even rivaling Sanji.
This battle had already been far easier than the original timeline because of her.
"But—!"
Nami gritted her teeth, about to argue—
"Look! That leopard guy got hit!"
Usopp suddenly shouted.
Everyone turned toward the battlefield.
A few seconds earlier…
After transforming, Rob Lucci used Soru and rushed toward Monkey D. Luffy, throwing a powerful punch.
But the moment he moved—
His speed suddenly dropped.
His physical strength plummeted—
As if he had returned to the level of an ordinary human.
"What the hell?! What's happening?!"
Lucci's face was filled with confusion.
His mind went blank.
He hadn't noticed—
That a scroll had fallen from the sky where he had been standing.
Because he had already charged forward—
His punch still struck Luffy's abdomen.
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