Novel Full Chapter 61 - [53] So Many Upgrades!
[2861 words] Thicc chapter for the sexy readers (That compliment costs 2 powerstones, no refund)
As per votes, I will make the ship doctor inspired by Frankenstein. I found a perfect place for his existence that should appear soon, stay tuned.
Fruit-wise, Mythical Zoan that gives him those dark powers from the Noblesse I guess.
PS. Should Damien Mimic Float-Float Fruit? It will be mimicked to the point he can only control non-living things with his mind.
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"To err is to human, to donate powerstones divine."
- Author-san
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[The Sea Skimmer, New World Sea]
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Jimmy, my right-hand Sea King was reporting the latest locations of a few things I had asked him to keep under surveillance.
(Great One, the young bird-child is still at Néa under the protection of the Amphibian Division. The one who ate the colourful fruit is always followed by the Falcon Division. And the Hawk Division is keeping watch of the News Agency in Paradise.) He concluded.
'Very good.' I nodded.
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The island of Néa was in the North Blue, the route I am currently following yet it will take a while.
Even with a few Sea Kings pulling the ship it will take around a week.
With that said, I can do something else in the process...
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'Sibyl, I think it's about time I upgrade my abilities... bring out all my completed quests.' I tell her.
[Here they are...]
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[Quest Log]
[Reach Yonko Commander - Rewards: 7000 SP (CLAIMED)]
[Reach Mid-Tier Yonko Commander - Rewards: 8200 SP (COMPLETED)]
[Reach High-Tier Yonko Commander - Rewards: 9500 SP (COMPLETED)]
[Reach Top-Tier Yonko Commander - Rewards: 10900 SP (COMPLETED)]
[Reach the Peak of the Yonko Commander Phase - Rewards: (Underwater Maneuverability) Skill (COMPLETED)]
[Reach Quasi Yonko - Rewards: 12400 SP (COMPLETED)]
[Reach Intermediate Mastery over your Haki - Rewards: 5000 SP (COMPLETED)]
[Reach Intermediate Mastery over your Fruit - Rewards: 7500 SP, Seastone Generator (COMPLETED)]
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'Well damn.'
"Claim them," I said in my head.
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[7 quests complete - Rewards: 53500 SP, Underwater Maneuverability Skill, Seastone Generator]
[Your SP balance has been updated to 88100 SP] A mechanical voice alerted me, much to my satisfaction.
[A {Seastone Generator} has been moved to your {Inventory}.]
[Seaston Generator: Produces 1 cubic centimetre of seastone for every gallon of Seawater at a rate of 5 cubes/day.]
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I felt no real change from the new skill so I decided to test it out, I was sailing in the sea after all.
*SPLASH*
I dived into the sea without hesitation, Jimmy would save me in case something went wrong.
The first thing I felt was a chain. As if a part of me was now shackled down to oblivion.
[Due to the (Curse of the Sea) being activated, your fruit powers have been locked.]
I nodded at the words, it made sense.
Of course, I felt the missing power, as if a part of me was sealed, but that was it.
I didn't feel any weakness or nausea, courtesy to my {Fishman Bloodline} for one, as my gills appeared on my neck.
The feeling of breathing from your throat was quite odd but at the same time, natural.
Before, I could breathe in the sea, but not be able to move in any shape or form.
Just like Jack when he was thrown below by Zunisha.
Now with the {Underwater Maneuverability}, that problem no longer one the worry about.
I could swim, breathe and maneuver in the sea, though I could not use any fruit powers.
Heck, I was swimming as fast as a Fishman could!
Haki was still possible, so it was actually quite amazing.
*Psshhh*
I jumped back on the boat as I glowed a warm red as water stuck on my hair and face was obliterated, the rest of the body was already dry due to my clothes' enchantment.
I nodded in satisfaction, now, no matter what happens, I can always escape a troublesome situation by swimming away and no one could ever expect it.
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'Bring up the {Store}." I asked as I sat back in my comfy seat.
[Hai, hai.]
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[System Store]
[Skills Available to Purchase: ]
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1) {Grand Imagination} - Helps you mould your fruit powers into certain shapes, the more complicated the shape, the more concentration is required. Cost: 2000 SP.
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2) {Parallel Thinking} - Allows you to split your thinking paths. You can also 'send' your conscience to another body with this skill. Cost: 1000 SP.
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3) {Passive Sleep Mode} - Allows you to gain the same amount of rest you gain during sleep while you in a state of meditating. Cost: 1500 SP.
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4) {The D.} {Inherent Skill} - Self-explanatory. Cost: 69 SP.
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5) {The Eye} - Allows you to see any flaws in attack techniques for those weaker than you. Cost - 2500 SP.
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6) {Zoom} - Allows you to concentrate your vision hundreds of meters away. Cost: 800 SP.
(Like Hawkeye could track Luffy across Marineford Bay with his eyes).
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7) {God of War} {Inherent Skill} - For every enemy you defeat, you gain some stamina in return. Cost: 5000 SP.
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['Inherent Skills' are locked bloodline abilities passed down from either parent or a certain ancestor.]
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[Items Available for Purchase: ]
1) {Birth Control Pill Generator} - Cost: 690 SP.
2) {Item Refiner} - Refines any single item to its utmost potential. Cost: 1000 SP each.
3) {Fruit Dial} - Store 5 charges of a passive type Paramecia Ability. Cost: 2000 SP.
4) {Axe Dial}, {Breath Dial}, {Flame Dial}, {Flash Dial}, {Flavour Dial}, {Heat Dial}, {Impacr Dial}, {Jet Dial}, {Lamp Dial}, {Reject Dial}, {Tone Dial}, {Vision Dial}, {Water Dial}, {Thunder Dial} - 500 SP each.
5) {Black Cat} - Summons a Black Cat which can bestow -500 luck on any individual. Cost: 666 SP.
6) {Oh Hell No} - A pill that will cause permanent erectile dysfunction. Cost: 13 SP.
7) {Tell Me More} - Can be used to find a historical Poneglyph. Cost: 2200 SP.
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[System Add-Ons: ]
1) Basic Built-in features (Map, Store, Quest Log, etc.)
2) {Fruit Finder} - Added.
3) {Summarizer} - Displays the top events that occurred within a specified timeframe [20 year cap]. Cost: 500 SP.
4) {Professor} - Can solve any mathematical equation. Cost: 50 SP.
5) {Seismic Scaler} - Can measure the seismic activity in a region. Cost: 650 SP.
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'Holy hell, that's a lot of stuff... let's see now,' I glanced through the list.
'Sibyl, why is there a Hentai Protagonist skill in here?' I asked as I saw the first list.
[It's a skill passed down your in-world lineage, the members of the D. Clan have this within their genes but have weakened over the years, this skill will fully awaken that ability.] She said in a sneering tone.
[As for {God of War}... I have no clue.]
Uh-huh...
That aside, all those abilities listed are quite useful, especially the last one as it saves stamina from the numerous fodder I may encounter.
As for the items... some are useful, some are VERY useful... but I will buy them when I need them.
System Add-ons... summarizer could be useful if I go under the radar in the future, as for the others, eh.
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'Alright Sibyl, buy me all the available skills and add-ons.' I asked.
[One second...]
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[7 skills have and 3 add-ons have been purchased for 14069 SP.]
[Remains Balance: 74031 SP]
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At the sound of the notification, I feel a few changes.
My eyes felt like I had an extra layer on them, one that I could control.
I looked far and saw a very slight silhouette of an island and concentrated my vision on it.
[Zoom Activated]
And lo and behold, I could now perfectly see the smallest of details, even the creases of the trees to the caterpillars on the leaves!
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'Pull every evolvable skill up next.' I order my system.
[Alright.]
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[A/N: Remember the cost of an Evolution is 5x the previous, the first evolution being 1000 SP]
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[{Disease Immunity} can be evolved to {Pathogen Independence} for 1000 SP]
[{Pathogen Independence} can be evolved to {Complete Immunity} for 5000 SP]
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[{Rapid Regeneration} can be evolved to {Lightning Recovery} for 1000 SP]
[{Lightning Recovery} can be evolved to {Flash Recovery} for 5000 SP]
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[{Superhuman Vitality} can be evolved to {Titan Vitality} for 5000 SP]
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[{Rokushiki} can be individually evolved. 1000 SP for each style]
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[{Ancient Voice} can be evolved to its next stage for an Evolutionary Relic]
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'List each evolved abilities description please.' I request of her.
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[{Pathogen Independence} - Destroys any type of pathogen that entered your body.]
[{Complete Immunity} - Grants immunity to all sicknesses, poisons, venoms, aphrodisiacs, toxins, viruses, plagues, bacteria and mind-affecting skills]
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[{Lightning Recovery} - All injuries heal at a great speed. Limbs that have been cut off can be reconnected. Fatal injuries can be healed. Broken bones will mend quickly. Overall cellular regeneration has reached absurd levels.]
[{Flash Recovery} - All injuries heal at an incredible speed. Limbs that have been cut off can be reconnected and regrown over time. Fatal injuries can be healed. Broken bones will mend swiftly. Overall cellular regeneration has reached nigh-instant levels.]
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[{Titan Vitality} - Affects physical output and internal input. Physical strength, physical stamina and sexual stamina have all reached beyond superhuman standards. Makes the skin hard as iron, hair tough as a metal cable, nails sharp as a blade, bones as solid as steel.]
⭐Added Effect: Your bones are strong enough to imbue Armament Haki to the point of turning into 'Black Bones'.
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[All 6 basic Rokushiki can be evolved to higher levels.]
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[{Ancient Voice (II)} - A/N: Lol no word count steal here, go back a few chapters ;]
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Looking over the numerous skills, I couldn't help but smirk.
'Sibyl, how would my endurance and regeneration be compared to Peak-Kaido?' I asked.
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[According to my calculations and considering the scenes shown in the anime from your memory, Kaido's vitality will reach the final stage of the {Increased Vitality} series. Your upgrade would get you to the second-last stage so you will still be behind.]
[As for regeneration, you will match him. Kaido's physique gives him his 'invulnerability' to the point that even falling from 10000 meters barely hurts him, but that does not mean his regeneration is that high. He should be at the {Flash Recovery} stage by his peak.] She concluded.
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I nodded in understanding, though found it quite funny that I have started to use Kaido as a unit of measurement.
I then look at an odd addition.
'Oy oy... what's the added effect thing from the {Titan Vitality}?' I asked incredulously.
[Just like you can permanently imbue swords with Armament Haki to the point they become 'Black Blades', your bones have reached the required density level to become 'Black Bones.'] She said, causing my eyes to widen.
[It won't be instant but if you practise it over a handful of months, you should be able to reach that stage.]
'That is crazy.' I thought.
This also means that my bones are tough enough to clash with Great Grade Swords like Shusui... Kimimaro ought to be jealous.
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'Tell me about the evolved Rokushiki.' I said in my head.
[It's easier to show it...]
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With that, another blue screen opened in my head.
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[Each of the 6 can be evolved]
['Shave' --> 'Flash Step'] - Increased speed 2x that of 'Soru'.
['Iron Body' --> 'Titanium Body'] - Increased defence 1.5x that of 'Tekkai'.
['Paper Draw' --> 'Superior Instincts'] - Increased fluidity 1.5x that of 'Kami-e'.
['Air Bullet' --> 'Air Gun'] - Increased penetrative force 1.5x that of 'Shigan'.
['Moonwalk' --> 'Moonrun'] - Decreased stamina usage 3x that of 'Geppo'.
['Tempest Kick' --> 'Tempest Arc'] - Increased damage 2x that of 'Rankyaku'.
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The upgrades were quite useful.
The thing with 'Soru' was that it could only be trained to a certain level, then cap off.
So any Vice Admiral level marine person could have equal speed as I, making it not as useful.
And now that the speed has doubled, it ought to be quite fast.
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'Alright, Sibyl, upgrade every skill I just talked about.' I finished my order as a sound beeped in my head.
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[12 abilities have been evolved.]
[Remaining Balance: 51031 SP]
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At that instant, I felt very, very odd.
I could literally feel a weird heaviness around my bones and body.
As if they were growing thicker and tougher by the second, I felt added weight all over as my other parts also got denser.
I felt full of energy, that of all kinds...
My vocal cords felt warmer than ever before, I could tell that my 'Voice' had also improved.
Another thing was my eye level changed...
In other words, I got taller as my body increased in practically every aspect.
I was at least 2 inches taller than before.
Heck, even my boat bubbled up and down a bit due to the change in mass.
After all, when you double in area, you triple in volume.
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'List my complete status page now.' I asked.
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[Einar D. Damien]
[Age: 15 5⁄6]
[Height: 9'8]
[Status: Extremely Healthy, Overflowing with Energy]
[Bloodline: Fishman-Human Hybrid]
[Strength: Quasi Yonko*] [Damien = Luffy (2nd defeat against Kaido)]
[Devil Fruit: Pulverize Pulverize Fruit (Low-Advanced Mastery*)]
[Seastone Resistance: 99%]
[Skills: Complete Immunity, Flash Recovery (MAX), Titan Vitality (MAX), Ancient Voice (II), Persona (MAX), Fruit Sensor (MAX), Concentrated Breathing (Constant), Underwater Maneuverability, 6 Superior Arts, Grand Imagination, Zoom, The Eye, The D., God of War, Parallel Thinking, Passive-Sleep Mode, Observation Haki (Low-Advanced Mastery), Armament Haki (Peak-Intermediate Mastery*), Conqueror's Haki (Controlled Stage - Low-Advanced Level*)]
[Points Balance: 51031 SP]
[A/N: Some abilities might be evolved further but his body is not ready for it yet.]
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'Wow indeed.' I smirked as I glanced over the skills.
My strength had now reached the peak of Quasi Yonko as well.
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Yet it felt like hitting a wall. A mountain!
I could easily sense that it would take quite a bit to enter the realm of a Yonko.
In other words, improving my Fruit mastery or Haki would work. Bodily upgrades won't be enough.
I would learn Ryou soon, as for Infusing my Conqueror's Haki, that is still a ways away.
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Fruit Mastery was almost at the next sub-level after killing Enigma.
Over the past 3 weeks on the Titanic, naturally, I had been working on it.
What were the next steps in my fruit?
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The second form in which I could fully release my fruit powers as I did at Encephala Island against Enigma.
I tried it over the past few weeks and had learned how to do it, but I wanted a bit more.
It was far too... raw.
I was trying to mix my Armament Haki with it so that it would work in unison and have almost gotten to that point, yet lacked a certain understanding to attain it. Perhaps once I reach Advanced Mastery for it.
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That aside, the Advanced Fruit Mastery level...
Every level of mastery increase gives a specific added ability.
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Basic Mastery:
- Pulverize matter down to 3 inches
- Use vague concepts of crushing
- Gaseous form of Pulverization
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Intermediate Mastery:
- Pulverize matter down to a 0.8 mm
- Greater control over your powers, not restricting but rather guiding the power
- Restore the crushed matter to its original appearance
- Gaseous & liquid form of Pulverization
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Advanced Mastery
- Pulverize matters down to 0.1 mm
- Full control over the flow of crushing energy, no net loss while guiding power
- Restore the crushed matter to its original appearance
- Restore living things back to their original form
- Gaseous, liquid & solid form of Pulverization
- Full unawakened fruit release form
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Of course the stage after Advanced would be the 'Awakened' stage aka the 'Grandmastery' stage but that will take a while.
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So far I used gaseous pulverization to create my 'Devoured Space'.
The liquid portion is the one that flows through my body and learning how to not waste a single gram of it.
I can now use the solid form as well.
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As in, I can make literal weapons and items out of pulverization!
That said, I still want to see if I can get a proper weapon that works with my powers while I use this as a substitute.
As for the formed weapons, they're quite neat, instead of destroying everything around it, they will instead store the crushing power until I will it to activate upon the impact of an obstruction or enemy.
I can now make timed bombs of sorts, which brings back some good memories.
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As for restoring living things...
I had experimented a bit with it by using a brave fish.
It worked.
To a point...
I crushed it to 2-inch cubes, insta-killing the fish.
I then concentrated on the threads of pulverization and brought them back together.
And voila!
The exact fish from before.
But it was lacking something...
The soul of the fish... I restored the body, but the soul died, leaving behind a beating heart and warm, empty vessel.
It needs more experimenting but might have some interesting uses.
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But the real thing is something else.
Over the 3 weeks, apart from the full fruit release, I have also created a new ability.
I noticed during my raid on Encephala Island that I was missing something.
And that was range.
My 'shigan' could only do so much, I wanted to make sure I don't have some big openings like that, as of now Basara can create a constant mountain around me and have attacks rain down from above and I won't be able to do a thing about them.
Most of my attacks required my enemies to be close, so I made a new attack.
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Not only does it easily kill enemies, but can be used over huge ranges and has a rather cool effect associated with it.
It was inspired by a certain DC villain and is something I'm looking forward to testing out on some unlucky marines...
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Well, you got your upgrades.
He's saving the rest of the points for the next evolutions as they will cost 25000 SP each, sheesh.
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