Power System

The group arrived at Burufatt's residence, which was next door to Ra and the others.

After entering, Burufatt didn't say a word and instead grabbed a bottle of liquor from a cooler in the corner, then took a long swig directly from it.

"Ah~ refreshing! This is what I live for every day." Setting down the bottle, Burufatt let out a satisfied sigh before inviting the group to sit.

The stools in the room were a bit high, and Ra and the other two couldn't quite reach the floor while sitting on them, but they didn't seem to mind.

Urged on by Oshi, who was swinging her small legs, Burufatt slowly began to explain the world's two most important power systems.

"First off, 'ability users,' as they're called, are people who've eaten Devil Fruits. You know about Devil Fruits, right... Oh, okay~" Seeing the big 'I don't know' on Oshi's face, Burufatt had no choice but to start with the basics.

"On this sea, there are special fruits called Devil Fruits. Those who eat them gain all sorts of abilities.

Generally, these abilities are divided into three categories. The first is Zoan Type. Those who eat Zoan Type Devil Fruits gain the ability to transform into animals, greatly increasing their strength, recovery, and so on.

The second category is Paramecia Type. Those who eat these Devil Fruits gain various strange abilities, like being able to fly in the sky or swim through the earth."

"Are there any fruits that can turn a woman into a man?" Oshi, upon hearing about the wonders of Paramecia Type Devil Fruits, immediately thought of her missing second brother.

"Uh... that, that should exist. But I haven't met any ability users with that power yet." Burufatt found it hard to comprehend what a girl her age was thinking about.

"Also, I heard that Devil Fruits taste as bad as poop. Want to try one?"

"No thanks." Oshi shook her head immediately upon hearing that. She didn't want to choose either option of this 'chocolate that tastes like poop.'

"Speaking of which, the person you heard that from, did they actually eat poop? Otherwise, how would they know Devil Fruits taste like poop? Ugh~ Uncle, you should stay away from that person in the future."

Burufatt felt a bit awkward under Oshi's sincere yet pitying gaze, and his mind couldn't help but wander.

[No way~ that guy didn't actually...]

Shaking his head to clear his mind of these messy thoughts, Burufatt coughed dryly.

"Ahem~ let's continue, let's continue."

"The third type of Devil Fruit, and also the rarest, is called Logia Type.

Logia Type ability users can transform into various natural elements, like fire or ice. They possess immense destructive power and cannot be hit by physical attacks unless one finds and utilizes the weakness of the corresponding element to counter them."

"Huh~ So aren't Logia Type ability users almost invincible? As long as they pay attention to elemental weaknesses during a fight, they're fine. Immunity to physical attacks is just too unfair~" Oshi complained.

"And this type of ability user completely violates the law of entropy increase; it's just too unscientific," Obe added with a frown.

"That's right. As the saying goes, 'rarity breeds value.' As long as the individual's talent isn't too weak, an ordinary person who eats a Logia Type Devil Fruit and undergoes a little training can easily become a top-tier expert. And speaking of rarity, there's another type of Devil Fruit even rarer than Logia Type."

"What, what? Are there even more amazing abilities? Could it be something that lets you turn into Ultraman or an alien?"

"I don't know who this 'Ultraman' you're talking about is, but this type of Devil Fruit can indeed allow the user to transform into mythical creatures, what are known as 'Mythical Zoans.'

This is a special category within Zoan Type Devil Fruits, Zoan Type – Mythical Zoan." Burufatt said, a hint of longing in his tone.

"Is Captain Kaido a user of this 'Mythical Zoan' type?" When Burufatt mentioned the word 'mythical,' Ra immediately thought of Kaido's massive Eastern dragon form.

"That's correct."

Snapping back to reality, Burufatt gave her the affirmative answer as she had expected. "Boss Kaido ate the Mythical Zoan type of the Fish-Fish Fruit – the Azure Dragon Form."

[It's the 'Fish-Fish Fruit' and not the 'Dragon-Dragon Fruit.' It seems these so-called 'mythical creatures' are still based on real-world beings. This greatly increases the possibility that 'Devil Fruits' are artificially created.]

Unaware that Ra's thoughts had drifted far away, Burufatt continued to talk animatedly.

"However, all ability users share one common weakness: they all become landlubbers. Whether it's Logia Type or Mythical Zoan, as soon as they come into contact with seawater, they lose all strength and cannot use their abilities."

"Huh? You mean Boss Kaido, as an Azure Dragon, is afraid of water? And as a pirate, he can't swim?"

"Hahahaha~ An ability user of the Fish-Fish Fruit can't touch water? That's too hilarious!" Oshi, imagining a fish floundering in the water and then drowning, couldn't help but laugh while holding her stomach.

Burufatt didn't pay them any mind and just took another swig of liquor, moistening his slightly dry throat.

"Alright, that's all I know about Devil Fruits and ability users. What I'm going to talk about next is the Haki I just used.

Haki is a power that exists within everyone's body. Theoretically, everyone can use it with training, and by reaching the pinnacle of cultivation, one can surpass those with powerful Devil Fruit abilities and stand at the apex of this world.

For example, the great pirate Gol D. Roger and that 'Marine Hero' Garp, whom I know, are both not ability users, yet they are the strongest individuals on this sea."

"Oh? Then who's stronger, those two you mentioned or Boss Kaido?" Children always liked comparisons.

"Cough! That, that's hard to say."

Alright, seeing his awkward expression, Oshi knew the answer.

"Let's, let's continue. Unlike the bizarre abilities of Devil Fruits, Haki is generally divided into only two types: Observation Haki and Armament Haki.

Observation Haki is what you, the red-haired kid, just experienced. It's a technique that predicts the opponent's movements by sensing their aura. Those strong in Observation Haki can often anticipate their enemies' actions in combat and remain composed.

As for Armament Haki, that's what I used earlier. It's wrapped around the body, hardening it and forming a layer like a sturdy armor. Furthermore, this is the only way, besides seawater and elemental counters, to attack the body of a Logia Type ability user.

As for a type called Conqueror's Haki, I don't know much about it. I only know it's innate and can only be awakened by those with the disposition of a king.

If you want to know more, you can ask Boss Kaido. He possesses Conqueror's Haki."

The liquor bottle was now empty. After more than half a day of explanation, Burufatt had finally laid out the basic framework of this world's power systems in the minds of the three.

"I see. Thank you for your explanation, Mr. Burufatt."

"Hey~ You don't need to be so formal, little girl. We're pirates; we don't do that. From now on, we're all in the same pirate crew, so just call me by my name."

Burufatt waved his hand dismissively, indicating they didn't need to be so distant. He had a very good impression of the always polite Ra.

"Uncle, the one with the hard-to-remember name, can you teach us Haki?" Hearing Burufatt's introduction, Oshi was already eager to learn Haki.

"Get lost, get lost! You didn't want me to teach you just now, so don't bother me now!"

Burufatt was clearly still angry about what had just happened. He was teaching Armament Haki, but this brat only focused on dodging, and in doing so, accidentally stumbled upon Observation Haki!

"Hey~ Why are you like this! Don't be so stingy, Uncle." Oshi hopped off the stool and ran over, hugging Burufatt's thigh and staring intently at him.

Although acting cute like this was a bit undignified, the temptation of this Power of Another World outweighed the shyness in his heart.

Stare~

Stare stare~

Stare stare stare~

"I said I won't teach you, and you still haven't remembered my name, you brat!" Burufatt snorted, turning his head away haughtily.

"Wuuu~"

Just as Obe was about to pull Oshi off his leg, unable to watch any longer, a young voice suddenly rang out.

"That's probably not possible, Burufatt. Boss Kaido wants us to help these three master Haki as soon as possible."

Everyone looked up and saw a person, completely wrapped up from head to toe, walking in at that moment.