It was a set of data he had never seen before, detailing the attributes of that Marine.
[Kohler (Navy Petty Officer)]
Strength: 10
Constitution: ***
Agility: 8
Spirit: 6
Perception: 8
Trait: Physically Fit
Old Cat could view others’ attributes, which piqued Sasuke’s interest.
“Pretty neat, right?” Old Cat tapped a few buttons, revealing hidden gear.
It was a cool-looking black visor, but cracks marred its appearance, making it seem like trash.
Except for weapons, Reincarnation Space gear had a hiding feature, like Old Cat’s visor, which could be hidden when not needed.
Seeing Sasuke’s interest, Old Cat hesitated before showing the gear’s details.
Name: Damaged Police Visor
Grade: White
Type: Accessory
Durability: 3/40
Attribute Boost: Perception +1
Usage Requirements: Perception 10, Spirit 8
Gear Effect: Info Scan
Origin: Cyberpunk Edgerunners
Evaluation: If repaired, it would be an indispensable helper.
Info Scan (Active Skill): Consumes 1 Spirit to scan a target’s basic information, limited by Perception attribute.
“Sigh, it’s a long story,” Old Cat lamented, recounting his experience in the Edgerunner’s world.
It was the same old story—a confident team entering the storyline world, but a small mistake led to destruction.
Old Cat escaped, but his visor was damaged.
“Everyone else died?” Sasuke asked coldly, showing no sympathy.
Old Cat didn’t seem offended, possibly because of his good nature or another reason.
“Yes, they all died. I didn’t even get a chance to retrieve their bodies.”
Old Cat’s tone was regretful, but Sasuke suspected he regretted not being able to loot the bodies.
During their chat, Sasuke mentioned the missing Constitution attribute. Old Cat sighed again.
“This thing isn’t all-powerful; it relies on matching the user’s Perception attribute.”
“In simple terms, I can’t detect values exceeding my Perception attribute. My highest attribute is Perception, currently at 13 with gear bonuses.”
So, that seemingly low-ranking Marine was someone with a Constitution ≥ 13?
Other attributes seemed normal, but his Constitution was exceptionally high.
Considering instant recovery from severe injuries, Sasuke understood. In One Piece, strong characters had incredibly tough bodies, so a high Constitution was normal.
Sasuke realized he could handle such soldiers easily by looking at his current attributes.
Strength: 7 (+1)
Constitution: 7
Agility: 6 (+1)
Spirit: 16 (+3)
Perception: 12 (+2)
With his silver-tier gear and the Black Star handgun, he could achieve a flawless victory, showcasing the power of summoning abilities.
Sasuke increasingly understood the guide’s words: In this space, the strong thrive while the weak struggle.
Super rookies with team resources could effortlessly handle ordinary Marines if he could do this.
Walking on soft soil, they reached the bustling part of town—the tavern.
Opening the shabby wooden door, they bumped into a drunken man who seemed more like a thug than a pirate.
“Hey, you blind—”
Before he could finish, the Black Star’s barrel was shoved into his mouth, breaking two rotten teeth.
Pain surged, but the thug dared not move, eyes wide with fear, dreading the next second.
“Mis-mistake, I didn’t mean—”
Realizing he had met a tough character, the thug immediately surrendered, knowing life was more valuable than pride.
Coldly staring, Sasuke withdrew the gun, signaling to Old Cat: “My friend is thirsty.”
The thug quickly handed over a wad of crumpled money.
[You received 2546 Berries.]
Berries: The currency in the One Piece world.
“Scram.”
The thug fled, but not without a final glance at them.
“Brother, what was that…” Old Cat was baffled, not understanding Sasuke’s aggressive approach.
In a new storyline world, keeping a low profile seemed wise. Acting arrogantly without knowing the situation could offend powerful characters.
Like the fleeing thug, who might return with reinforcements soon, leading to a tough fight.
Old Cat couldn’t understand his new friend’s actions.
Sasuke explained vaguely: “Joining a pirate faction isn’t easy. We need an impressive resume.”
He used the Berries to buy two beers at the bar and asked the bartender for a newspaper: “Get me a paper.”
“Right away, sir,” the bartender eagerly complied.
Minutes later, the bartender brought a stack of papers detailing the past week’s news in the East Blue.
“Orange Town had a bumper harvest, lowering fruit prices.”
“A silver-haired swordsman defeated at Shimotsuki Village dojo in three moves.”
“Navy 153rd Branch conducted large-scale military exercises.”
“Black Cat Pirates defeated, Admiral Krieg’s bounty increased to 12 million.”
“Sea Restaurant All Blue holding a big sale.”
Seemingly ordinary news provided Sasuke with valuable information.
If Krieg’s bounty was currently 12 million, this was before Luffy set sail, likely 3-5 years prior.
Another tidbit revealed the Black Cat Pirates’ captain’s defeat, officially making Krieg the highest bounty in East Blue.
Kuro, the Black Cat Pirates’ captain, is known for his cunning as “Captain Kuro.”
In the original story, he spent three years as Kaya’s butler, planning to seize her wealth, but he was eventually defeated by Luffy.
This placed the current timeline 3-5 years before Luffy set sail.
With the timeline confirmed, Sasuke could refine his plans.
He needed to complete hidden tasks to achieve simultaneous five-attribute advancement, as standard rewards were insufficient.
Placing the paper down, Sasuke handed another bill to the bartender: “Tell me about nearby pirate activities.”
Grateful for the tips, the bartender eagerly shared: “The seas are lively lately. Admiral Krieg is resting on the next island.”
Having just defeated the Black Cat Pirates, Krieg was celebrating his peak.
Joining Krieg might seem a good choice, but Sasuke was more interested in another pirate crew.
“The Black Cats?” the bartender whispered. They’re hiding on the island’s other side, recruiting and restocking secretly. You both look capable; it might be worth a try.”
As the bartender spoke, a space prompt appeared.
[ID 14552 triggered a side quest: Join the Black Cat Pirates.]
[Task Requirement: Pass the test to join the Black Cat Pirates.]
[Hint: Tests vary; choose the one best suited to you.]
“Thank you,” Sasuke smiled, finishing his drink.
The thug hadn’t returned with backup, so Sasuke decided not to wait.
Letting the thug go was simple. Sasuke needed to make a name for himself quickly to join a pirate crew.
With the side quest activated, the thug’s return was irrelevant.
While Sasuke remained calm, Old Cat was delighted.
Joining a faction as a main quest shouldn’t trigger a side quest. Old Cat hadn’t considered this possibility.
Unexpectedly, Sasuke’s actions earned him an easy side quest. Most importantly, Old Cat noticed Sasuke’s calm demeanor as if anticipating events.
In reality, Sasuke was experimenting, discovering that interactions with major characters often triggered tasks.
Why not join Krieg?
Simple—Krieg’s tasks might not be as numerous as the Black Cat Pirates’.
At least, Krieg hadn’t considered retiring yet.
“Joining the Black Cat Pirates and aiding Kuro’s retirement should yield rich rewards.”
Bang!
A gunshot silenced the tavern.
Sasuke didn’t want to stay longer, but trouble found him.
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