Chapter 55: [1] Perfect Replication!

Cheers erupted one after another.

The excitement spread like a tidal wave, filling the entire area with an atmosphere of celebration and awe.

Yet amidst the jubilation, one person stood out.

Enel.

He stood motionless, his eyes vacant and his expression frozen.

It was as if time itself had stopped for him.

He had believed he understood everything.

He had assumed these people were merely struggling in vain, attempting to challenge laws that should have been absolute.

But the moment Whitebeard successfully wielded that familiar blue lightning—

Every shred of his confidence and pride collapsed.

In its place remained only confusion and shock.

"How is this possible?"

"What exactly is happening in this world?"

"Why does such power exist?"

"Was everything I believed wrong?"

For the first time, Enel questioned all of his convictions.

The sudden upheaval left him deeply unsettled.

It felt as though he had completely lost his sense of direction.

Everything around him seemed unreal.

Only the fear and bewilderment in his heart continued to grow stronger.

The concept of a "god" was crumbling apart.

After the celebration died down, everyone’s attention shifted toward the remaining four Devil Fruits.

The fruits emitted a mysterious and enticing aura, as though they contained limitless possibilities.

" Ron, how are these four replicated Devil Fruits going to be distributed?"

Ace looked at Ron eagerly.

The others did the same.

Their eyes were filled with anticipation and trust.

By now, many of them viewed Ron as the true pillar of the crew.

Even Whitebeard silently looked toward him.

The trust in his gaze needed no words.

Ron slowly swept his eyes across the crowd.

His voice was calm and steady.

"According to the arrangement Pops approved earlier, these four replicated Devil Fruits will be distributed with priority given to the Division Commanders."

"The abilities can be chosen from the blood samples we currently possess."

Then he continued:

"Everyone present should listen carefully."

"Not only the Division Commanders, but also the captains of our allied pirate crews."

"As long as your loyalty remains with the Whitebeard Pirates, you’ll have an opportunity to obtain a Devil Fruit power in the future."

The crowd immediately burst into excited whispers.

Smiling slightly, Ron pulled out a small crystal vial.

Inside was a crimson-red liquid.

The blood of Admiral Kizaru.

Holding it up for everyone to see, Ron said:

"This is blood obtained from Admiral Kizaru."

"For those who desire unparalleled speed and reaction abilities, this is an extremely valuable opportunity."

He looked toward the crowd.

"Anyone interested in replicating Kizaru’s abilities may step forward."

Several eager figures immediately moved ahead.

Then Ron pointed toward Enel, who was standing nearby waiting to be used as a blood donor again.

"Of course, besides Kizaru’s Devil Fruit, we also have the Rumble-Rumble Fruit available."

"And the Ice-Ice Fruit( The Hie Hie no Mi) _ as well."

"However, our supply of Ice-Ice Fruit replications is currently limited."

"First come, first served."

The crowd became even more excited.

Then Ron raised his hand.

"There is one more extremely important point."

Everyone immediately quieted down.

Ron spoke clearly.

"Devil Fruits obtained through replication perfectly inherit the original user’s techniques and mastery of the fruit itself."

The moment those words left his mouth—

The crowd exploded.

What did that mean?

It was practically a miracle.

As long as they ate a replicated Devil Fruit, they could immediately obtain all of Kizaru’s Devil Fruit techniques.

And they could even choose between powerful Logia abilities such as the Rumble-Rumble Fruit or the Ice-Ice Fruit.

It sounded completely unbelievable.

The news struck them like lightning.

"Ron !"

One crew member raised his hand excitedly.

"Are you saying that if I eat a replicated fruit, I’ll become another Kizaru?"

Ron thought for a moment.

"Yes... and no."

The crowd immediately listened attentively.

"You need to understand something."

"A Devil Fruit can grant tremendous power, but it isn’t everything."

"What you’re inheriting are the abilities and techniques of the fruit."

"Kizaru didn’t become an Admiral solely because of the Glint-Glint Fruit(The Pika Pika no Mi)."

His tone became serious.

"His combat skills, Haki, physical abilities, reflexes, and decades of experience all played equally important roles."

"You shouldn’t become arrogant and think that eating a replicated Devil Fruit automatically turns you into another Kizaru."

Ron continued:

"Kizaru’s strength comes from combining his Devil Fruit with his own abilities."

"Mastering Haki and combat techniques requires years of training."

"Everyone’s body, talent, and life experiences are different."

"Those factors directly determine how strong you’ll ultimately become."

"So even if you obtain the same Devil Fruit, you’ll still need to work hard to fully utilize it."

He paused and looked around at everyone.

Then he spoke firmly.

"Remember this."

"Power itself isn’t frightening."

"What is frightening is not knowing how to use it correctly."

"If you rely entirely on Devil Fruit powers while neglecting your own growth, you’ll never become a true powerhouse."

"I hope all of you understand that."

The crowd nodded repeatedly.

They finally realized that true strength wasn’t merely possessing a powerful Devil Fruit.

The real challenge was maximizing its potential while continuing to improve oneself.

"Understood, Vice Captain!"

The man who had asked the question scratched his head awkwardly and grinned.

"Thanks for the explanation."

Time passed.

The area gradually became quiet again.

More and more people gathered nearby.

The atmosphere was thick with anticipation.

Everyone was waiting for what would happen next.

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