A thought crossed Noir's mind and he cast a recognition spell on Ace.
"Name: Ace
Most Evil Bloodline: Gold Quality, containing the genes of Pirate King Roger, inheriting the talent for training in Haki and other martial arts. He will face a life-threa...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostNoir stared at the Devil Fruit in his hand. It was unmistakable!
Why had the Flaming Devil Fruit appeared on his ship after the death of the high priest?
In the original story, something like this had happened before: when a Devil Fruit user died, a nearby fruit had a chance to become...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostWith the help of the golden talent "Conqueror's Aptitude", Noir finally awakened the last of the three types of Haki, the Conqueror's Haki, at the age of seventeen.
"System, show me my statistics."
Noir called softly to the system, and a light screen displaying his various attributes ...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostZoro sat cross-legged on the ground, recalling his master's words just before he left Shimotsuki Village.
"Zoro, take this map. Follow the directions, and you'll find a town where you can buy supplies."
He unfurled the map given by Master Koshiro, rested his chin on his hand, and stud...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostZoro sat there staring at his broken swords and felt a sudden bitterness rise in his heart.
He had lost.
He had barely left his master's dojo and already tasted defeat.
Silently, Zoro sheathed his Wado Ichimonji and said darkly, "There really are many people stronger than me. 2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
The remains of a pirate ship were burning furiously as Noir and Ace stood at the entrance of the Baratie Restaurant.
The noise from the Fire Fist had alarmed the chefs inside, who all rushed out.
Several rowdy chefs with rolling pins and sticks came out aggressively, ready for a brawl...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Noir and the villagers celebrated their victory at the banquet, there were always some unfortunate souls in the darkness.
On a small, isolated island, a group of fish-men lay on the ground in disarray.
At the forefront, the saw-toothed shark fish-man clutched his chest, a deep w...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostBlack hair, black eyes, freckles on his face, and an orange hat with a smiley face and a crying face pattern on it.
Noir was stunned.
Is this Ace? Why am I meeting him here?
Oh, right. If we consider the age, Noir and Ace are the same age.
He has set out to sea, and Ace sh...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter dealing with the Nameless Pirate crew, Noir took all their money and loaded it onto his ship.
Under the tearful eyes of the pirates, the ship with the master and his two disciples sailed away.
Noir sat cross-legged on the deck, his eyes closed.
He tried to comprehend the O...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post"Hu-la!" Noir exclaimed happily as he pushed the pile of tiles in front of him.
Ace, Skull, and Mihar immediately showed expressions of frustration upon hearing this.
Deuce, who was sitting nearby and itching to play, pushed Ace and said, "Move aside, it's my turn!
Ace angrily p...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostOn a calm sea, a large ship sailed steadily along its course.
Noir stood at the bow with a map in his hand, excitedly gazing out at the distant sea. "We've arrived!"
Ace and the others rushed to the bow, their faces full of wonder as they gazed upon the uniquely designed floating rest...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostRemoving the fish's scales, guts, and bones, Noir's movements were quick, clean, and mesmerizing.
With a quick chop, a row of green onions and garlic fell into the pan, followed by a burst of flame as he added the sauce and sake, then placed the fish slices in.
As Noir's routine unfol...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostAccompanied by Noir's roar, the surrounding villagers seemed to be enraged as well.
"How dare you insult the high priest! Kill them!"
"Skin them alive! Offer their skins to the High Priest!"
At the mention of the so-called High Priest, the villagers became even more ferocious, b...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostNoir quickened his pace, his sword slashing wildly, sending deadly waves of sword energy that left his enemies either dead or seriously injured.
The pirates could no longer hold back the increasingly frenzied Noir. York, in the crowd, looked terrified as he stepped back, clearly planning to...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostAfter Arlong invaded Cocoyasi Village, ten-year-old Nami endured the humiliation and joined the Arlong Pirates to protect the villagers. She agreed to Arlong's condition: if she could collect 100 million berries, the village would be freed.
To accomplish this, Nami resorted to deception and...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostNoir drew his sword, causing the two sisters to immediately raise their katanas against him, cautiously sizing him up.
"Attack!" the older sister shouted, and the two charged at Noir, engaging in a fierce battle.
Fifteen minutes later.
The two sisters, with faces swollen, knelt ...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostNoir was startled and tried to change direction, but the fog, like a conscious beast, quickly engulfed his ship.
The surroundings turned into a white expanse. Noir hit his head in frustration; he had been too careless.
He thought that with Nami's god-level navigational skills, everyth...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe high priest picked up a miniature version of the Flame Emperor and threw it down with a sinister smile, shouting, "Die, you bastard!"
The blazing fireball hovered over the two of them. Ace raised his eyebrows slightly.
Hmm... its speed is actually quite slow.
Ace, agile as e...
2024-07-19 17:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe Kingdom of Oykot, a member of the World Government, is a very remote and small country.
Usually peaceful and serene, this country is now a battlefield strewn with corpses and filled with the sound of cannon fire.
Ever since Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, uttered those enticing wor...
2024-07-19 16:01:00 +0000 UTC View PostNoir was naturally unaware of the peeping from a distance.
The owner of those bright eyes had short purple hair, and her petite body looked like it could be blown away by the wind. She seemed to be around Noir's age.
In her arms, she held a little girl who looked just about a year old...
2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostDid you lose your pirate ship?
Are you kidding me?
I think it's you who's lost!
"I'm sorry, but I don't know where your ship is," Noir said with an embarrassed yet polite smile.
"Alright, I'll take you to shore first," Shanks sighed, grabbed Noir with his arm and jumped in...
2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostNoir furrowed his brow and asked, "System, does martial arts count as a talent?"
"The system recognizes both innate talents and acquired skills. As long as the ability is rare in this world and only possessed by a special group of people, it can be copied by the system."
"Additionally...
2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostNoir almost couldn't resist rolling his eyes.
"Thanks, but there's no need. Your crew probably threw you overboard to scare you."
Noir recognized most of the people on the pirate ship. The fat guy always holding a drumstick, Usopp's father Yasopp, and the first mate Benn Beckman were ...
2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostArlong looked at the shattered pieces of his sword, Slasher, and felt as if his heart was bleeding.
Though Slasher wasn't made of any rare or valuable materials, its crafting was complex, and it suited Arlong's fighting style perfectly.
Moreover, it had been with him for many years! 2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Noir quickly responded, "Coming!"
Addressing this matter naturally, Noir and the two girls had gone through thick and thin together, now becoming a family. They called him brother these days, but Bell-mère refused to be called mom, arguing it made her sound old. Given that Bell-mère was o...
2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostCould these girls be... Nami and Nojiko?!
In the original story, Bell-mère was a Marine who found and adopted the orphaned Nojiko and Nami during a battle.
Could it be that this was the very moment?
Bell-mère looked curiously at the three children before her. What were kids do...
2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostNoir adjusted his breathing and launched a barehanded attack at the bear-man, Kembra's lower body.
"Annoying fly!" Kembra sneered, lowering his head and kicking at Noir.
Noir quickly rolled forward, dodging the attack, and reached for Kembra's waist with a card.
Startled, Kembra...
2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostArlong's face darkened immediately as Noir pointed at him and cursed. Seeing their leader insulted, Kuroobi couldn't hold back any longer.
"Pathetic human, die!" Kuroobi, relying on his massive build, raised his fist and aimed a punch at Noir's head.
Noir sneered, casually raised his ...
2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostUpon hearing these words, Kembra's face darkened once again.
His heart no longer raced, and his hands steadied. Glaring fiercely at Noir, he spat, "Kid! What did you say?!"
Noir smiled softly, gripping his sword tightly, and declared, "I will defeat you and make my way to the Grand Li...
2024-07-19 16:00:00 +0000 UTC View PostBell-mère ultimately didn't let Noir stay in bed all night; he still went to the village feast.
The culture of feasts in the pirate world was quite appealing. At least one or two banquets were held for every festival or harvest.
Noir and his siblings could play to their heart's conte...
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