Naruto: Copy System

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Afterward, the Whitebeard Pirates departed, leaving Shin to take charge of Kaido’s territory and wealth.

Shin had no interest in Kaido’s territory—his own was already more than enough to manage. As for the fortune, he chose to set it aside for now. He did not particularly care for it, but with it sitting before him, he saw no reason to refuse.

Before long, news of Kaido and Blackbeard’s deaths spread across the seas.

The Four Emperors had now become three, but that was not the most significant development. What truly mattered was that Shin had not claimed Kaido’s territory, leaving it an unclaimed prize—a tempting one, like a rich, enticing cake every pirate on the sea longed to taste.

“Shin, why didn’t you take Kaido’s territory?” Olvia asked, puzzled.

“Oh, Olvia? Are you looking for more work? Because if you are, I’d be happy to oblige.”

Shin said with a smile.

“Let’s skip that, thanks. Don’t come to me if you’re just trying to dump more work on my plate.”

Olvia quickly shook her head. If Shin did take over Kaido’s territory, her workload would skyrocket. The work she already had was driving her mad—any more and she might not be able to take it.

“Shin, I have a feeling there’s more to it than that,” Robin couldn’t help but ask.

“Don’t ask so many questions. All we need to do now is sit back and enjoy the show.”

Shin shook his head, not answering Robin’s question.

“…” Robin saw that Shin had no intention of explaining, so she let it go. If he had wanted her to know, he would have told her. Since he chose silence, no amount of questioning would change that.

Still, she could always make her own guesses and see later whether they proved correct.

“Shin, I made this barbecue especially for you. Care to try some?”

Just as Shin was gazing out at the sea, Nami’s voice called out, followed by the distinct smell of something burnt.

Catching a whiff of the scorched scent, Shin’s mouth couldn’t help but twitch. That smell was truly awful.

“Nami, are you trying to poison me?” Shin asked, turning to face her.

He then saw the lump of charcoal on Nami’s plate. To call that barbecue… Shin would rather believe it was actual charcoal.

“How could I be trying to poison you? I made you barbecue, and you have the nerve to be ungrateful?” Nami said indignantly.

“Fine. You take the first bite. If you survive, I’ll eat,” Shin said with a straight face.

‘Eating that would probably kill someone, right?’ Well, maybe death was an exaggeration, but it would definitely make you sick.

Though Shin’s body was strong enough to handle it, he didn’t want to torture his taste buds.

“I…” Nami hesitated.

“See? Even you won’t eat it, and you expect me to? What, do you think I’m stupid?” Shin said, irritated.

“Fine, I’ll eat it.” Nami gritted her teeth, picked up a piece of meat, and shoved it in her mouth.

“Damn, she’s really that ruthless with herself?” Shin’s mouth twitched. He hadn’t expected Nami to be so merciless to herself.

She actually ate it. Didn’t she know that thing was completely inedible?

After eating the barbecue, Nami’s body twitched, and she collapsed to the ground, foaming at the mouth.

“That’s some powerful stuff…” Shin couldn’t help but remark.

“Help… me…” Nami managed to whisper.

Shin sighed, shook his head, and said, “Rest in peace. Looking at the state you’re in, I’d say you’re a lost cause.”

Nami’s eyes widened. ‘Is he really just going to watch me die? I had no idea my cooking was this toxic!’

“Don’t worry, Nami. You should be fine,” Robin said, trying to comfort the despairing Nami.

“Just spit it out and you’ll be okay.”

Half an hour later, Nami finally recovered, though her face was still pale.

“I wonder how your barbecue compares to a Devil Fruit,” Shin said, looking at the pile of burnt meat.

“It tastes worse than a Devil Fruit,” Baby-5 chimed in.

“How do you know?” Hancock couldn’t help but ask Baby-5.

“Because I’ve tried it.”

Baby-5 answered Hancock. Because she had eaten it, she had the right to comment.

“So you’ve tried it too? You’re really something.”

Shin looked at Baby-5 with admiration. He thought Nami was ruthless, but it turned out Baby-5 was just as hardcore.

“Nami, why did you decide to make barbecue all of a sudden?” Shin asked, puzzled.

“I was bored and had nothing to do, so I thought I’d learn a new skill,” Nami said after taking a sip of water.

“Well, to be honest, your skill is quite impressive. You could be a master in the world of dark culinary arts.”

Shin looked at Nami with admiration. To achieve this level of disaster wasn’t easy. At least, Shin had no idea how she managed it.

Perhaps even making dark cuisine required a certain talent, a talent Shin clearly lacked.

“I have a feeling you’re just making fun of me,” Nami said with a deadpan expression.

“I am making fun of you,” Shin admitted freely.

‘And besides, you made something like this for me to eat. Are you sure you weren’t trying to use me as a poison tester?’

“I’m never touching that again.” Nami declared that she was now psychologically scarred. That was for the best—Shin didn’t want Nami to waste any more food.

“It’s good that you’re self-aware. Don’t ever try to prove yourself again. You’re already a great navigator. There’s no need to prove yourself in other areas.”

Shin said to Nami in a very serious tone.

“Your words are so harsh. Can’t you comfort me, just a little?” Nami said, her tone edged with annoyance.

“It’s not that I don’t want to comfort you, but I can’t. I’m doing this for your own good, you just don’t understand.”

He patted Nami’s shoulder and said with great seriousness, which earned him a roll of the eyes from Nami. ‘Like I’d believe you.’

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