Chapter 18: Everyone Get Ready, It’s Time to Show Off
On the ship returning to the 77th base from Shells Town, all the Navy personnel surrounded Mosen, urging him to recount his experiences over the past six months. After all, they had searched for him many times but never found him.
This was like finding a bench when you were sleepy. They say wealth not shown off is like wearing a luxurious garment at night. With newfound strength, if he didn’t show off now, when would he?
Aware of a certain scoundrel’s nasty character, the newly appointed Major Syndrian kept his distance, pretending to enjoy the scenery while eavesdropping. Ah, it felt so good!
Mosen sat cross-legged on the deck, surrounded by excited soldiers.
Glancing at Syndrian, who was alone, Mosen began slowly, “With my current strength, I can take on ten majors!”
The soldiers gasped in awe, “Wow! Amazing!”
Major Syndrian’s face turned dark, his mouth twitching. You can take on ten majors, fine. Why look at me? If I could beat you, I’d teach you a lesson. And you guys, what do those looks mean? He probably means ten other majors, not me. At most, he could take on nine… or eight of me.
Damn it, I can’t beat this brat, but I can deal with you all. I’ll remember all your names. Wait until we get back; I’ll train you till you drop.
Major Syndrian glared at the soldiers around Mosen, who felt aggrieved and helpless. It wasn’t us who said it, go after the real culprit!
Mosen smiled; having achieved his purpose, he decided not to tease the major anymore. If Syndrian got too angry, they’d lose a spectator, which wouldn’t be fun.
“Of course, someone with our Major’s strength wouldn’t be included in that ten.”
Because I can take on a hundred of him, with the Sube Sube no Mi, as long as the attacks aren’t imbued with Haki, there’s practically no one in the East Blue who can harm me. Right now, how many people in East Blue know Haki? Aside from Luffy’s freakish family, Yasopp is one; the rest are nothing.
“Exactly, our major is really strong.”
“Major Syndrian can hold his own against Captain Franca.”
“Major…”
Soldiers quickly flattered the major, showing they knew their place. They hoped he wouldn’t trouble them later. If he wanted to trouble someone, it should be the one in the middle.
Mosen felt speechless. He was just being polite, but they took it too seriously.
“Alright, let’s continue… Look at my face, what do you feel?”
All the soldiers, including Syndrian, focused on Mosen’s face.
Hmm, there’s something different. His features are more defined and harmonious. Before, Mosen looked a bit fierce.
He seems much more handsome now, with better skin. It looks like there’s a glow. He used to be quite tanned. His skin is so lovely now. I want to touch it.
Smack!
Mosen’s face darkened as he smacked away a hand reaching to touch him. He glared at the guy who dared to try. You, a rough man, want to touch my face? When we get back, you’ll run fifty laps with weights. No excuses.
“Do you think I’ve become more handsome, with smoother skin? Want to know why? Only 998, no, only 398…”
Ahem, almost got carried away!
“It’s because I ate a Devil Fruit, known as the treasures of the sea!”
Everyone, including Syndrian, gasped in shock.
In the East Blue, Devil Fruits were legendary. Eating one meant acquiring the powers of a demon. They might be expected in the Grand Line and New World, but they were practically unheard of here.
Everyone was amazed.
Mosen felt pleased, enjoying the admiration. This show-off was a success. Good; I need to keep this up.
“I ate the Sube Sube no Mi, making my skin incredibly smooth and making me even more handsome. Isn’t that amazing? Even an ugly person would become extremely good-looking, let alone someone as handsome as me.”
Everyone looked at Mosen, waiting for more. After a while, it seemed he had nothing more to say. That’s it? What’s the use of this Devil Fruit? Where’s the demonic transformation, the unbeatable power?
“Don’t you think this ability is cool?”
Everyone shook their heads. Not really.
Mosen was disappointed. Don’t they understand that good looks are everything? They need to be taught the correct values. Beauty is justice; don’t they get it?
“Is there any other ability?” Syndrian asked, frowning. He didn’t believe a Devil Fruit would only make someone look good. Being called a treasure of the sea couldn’t be that simple.
“Well, there’s another ability. All attacks that touch my skin will slip off.”
The most subtle bragging is the deadliest.
This move was learned from Shanks, but it needed more practice to be smoother.
Everyone was shocked. Attacks slipping off? How can you defeat that?
Mosen felt this ability was average because, to his knowledge, the Sube Sube no Mi was just ordinary. Besides making him look better, many other fruits were much more substantial.
Encountering Shanks’s crew right after setting out, who mostly had Haki, was overwhelming. With half a year of development, it was nothing.
If he mastered Haki and developed his fruit further, slipping off Haki-infused attacks wouldn’t be a problem.
His most significant advantage was his age. Once he learned the Six Powers and mastered Haki, his strength would grow explosively.
“That’s incredible, Mosen. Truly terrifying. Did you kill Higuma?”
Syndrian’s tone was odd. This kid, younger than him by over a decade, was already so powerful.
“I killed him. By the way, I hope the bounty isn’t reduced.”
Mosen suddenly remembered he hadn’t claimed Higuma’s bounty. It was no small amount, and he was broke.
The major’s face improved. Is your focus all wrong? You only care about looking good and money. Do you not realize the significance of your achievements and the honor?
With this, you can leave the East Blue and get promoted to the main base.
If I could beat you, I’d teach you a lesson.
“Hey, Major Syndrian, you’re not going to deny it, are you? The bounty can’t be reduced. I also haven’t claimed the previous two. I need them all.”
Syndrian was on the verge of losing it. He’d rush over and punch him if not for his remaining reason.
Grumbling, he said, “I’m going to my room. The bounty will be calculated when we get back. Not a single Beli will be missing!”
“Good, I trust your reputation.”
Bang!
A crash came from the room.
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