First Meeting (3)
The meeting lasted for more than an hour and was still not over.
Besides Oboro's unilateral vision for the future of the Hell Pirates, the opinions of the members were also taken into consideration.
After all, the people present were all veteran One Piece... They were undoubtedly more experienced than I was in the details of management.
The general framework is based on his ideas.
Challenging Big Mom, one of the Yonko, is something they'll need to prepare for when they enter the New World; it's not something they need to worry about too much right now, and Oboro didn't intend to reveal any further details. Right now, they're more concerned about Whitebeard's death.
Because Oboro was so certain that Whitebeard would die in Marineford... this made everyone at the table feel curious.
Why was the captain so certain that Whitebeard would die? Even though Edward Newgate was old and ill, he was still a 'legend' of the sea. Moreover, if it was the entire Whitebeard Pirates fleet, there would be at least tens of thousands of people. He was one of the Yonko, after all. Even if the Navy gathered all its forces, it was not certain that they could defeat Whitebeard with 100% certainty.
"Part of the reason for Whitebeard's death wasn't from the outside world." Oboro didn't hide anything, as if he had foreseen the future, and recounted the events that were about to happen at Summit War. However, he only gave a brief overview and didn't go into the details.
"Are there Marines within the Whitebeard Pirates?"
Dom's words piqued everyone's interest.
"Yes and no... I won't spoil it, you'll see for yourselves soon. But this time... on this world-shaking stage, while Whitebeard and Fire Fist Ace are the main characters, the real protagonists are two others, Straw Luffy and Blackbeard Teach."
"The two of them?"
Everyone was surprised again.
Strictly speaking, neither Blackbeard nor Straw Hat has the right to participate in the upcoming battle at Marineford.
But it managed to steal the spotlight and become the center of attention.
"Next, while we still have some time, I will bestow divine power upon everyone on the ship, allowing you to undergo a qualitative transformation. Of course, as the three newcomers and the absolute main force, the power you receive will be extraordinary." Oboro changed the subject, clearly not intending to continue discussing the Summit War, but rather to address a more noteworthy topic.
"The people on the ship now, including those we recruited after entering the New World, are all here to deal with Charlotte Linlin. Only those who survive will be qualified to become a member of the large fleet. This is also a test for them."
The members, led by Crocodile, looked at Bare, Shiryu, and Waldo.
As a powerful force at the captain level, Oboro said that, so... the power he bestows is probably unimaginable.
Especially someone like Bare, whose combat power is already at an incredible level.
It's worth noting that even Crocodile, the vice-captain, didn't say these words when Oboro bestowed divine power upon him.
"Those people outside are different from you... Many of them didn't stay on the ship willingly; they were forced by circumstances. Of course, after learning about the Hell Pirates' reputation and seeing the power I displayed, they wanted to ride this wave out of ambition. But to make them work for me better, I don't mind giving them a little something first." Oboro smiled mysteriously.
Then, he flicked his finger.
The two top-tier resource cards transformed into streams of light and shot into Bare's body.
Then came Shiliu and Waldo.
Bare was given Muzan's Bloodline Card and skill card, and an experience card of decent quality.
For a character like Bare, the boost that experience cards can provide is already minimal.
It mainly comes down to bloodline and skills.
Shiryu corresponds to Shiki's legacy.
Waldo, on the other hand, gained the abilities of Chaton, a candidate for Admiral in the Navy.
Oboro already had an idea about the cards that the three of them would be given.
Bare's strength is undeniable. In the original story, he single-handedly overwhelmed almost all of the Worst Generation, and it took several Supernova, two Shichibukai, and Marine forces to finally defeat him. Whether it's physical strength, Haki, the power of his Clank-Clank Fruit, or combat experience, he is among the most powerful on the seas. Therefore, with Muzan's bloodline and Blood Demon Art —meaning a virtually immortal body and the ability to freely change form... frankly, even Oboro isn't entirely sure just how terrifying he will become.
Perhaps, we can face the Yonko head-on and give them a shot.
Shiryu, having inherited Shiki's Haki, swordsmanship, and combat experience, is definitely at the level of a Yonko's first mate.
Waldo probably got the least stronger.
He is a user of the Momo-Momo Fruit, which allows him to amplify or increase the speed and size of objects he touches by a hundredfold. This fruit ability can be incredibly effective in special environments or at certain points in battle. He has been at sea for a long time, possesses rich experience and considerable combat skills, and his strength is considerable. The Haki and physical prowess of Admiral candidate Chaton further strengthen his foundation... coupled with the Bloodline Card of Genki, which transforms his physical body into a more advanced 'creature'... his strength should be comparable to Crocodile's.
They are all considered to be at the level of a quasi-royal vice-president.
Enel, Yurivich... I imagine the lower limit of their future growth should be at the level of a near-royal vice-president.
As for their potential, that depends on their own fate.
Shiliu and Waldo were treated differently from Bare.
Because Bare was granted the Bloodline Card of Muzan, while the other two, apart from skill cards and experience cards, only received Upper Moon level Bloodline Card.
The Yonko's teams only have one vice-president.
Ben Benn Beckman, who served under Shanks; Marco, who served under Whitebeard; Katakuri of the Charlotte Family; King, who served under Kaido ... If Shiryu had joined the Blackbeard Pirates, he would have become a Yonko's first mate in the future. But that would have to wait two years, and only after gaining the ability to become invisible... However, after undergoing the system's baptism, he can essentially directly advance to the level of a Yonko's first mate, effectively saving more than two years. Furthermore, the Bloodline Card and Shiki's inheritance... will only make him stronger than his future self two years later in the original story, if not weaker.
Even among all the royal deputy commanders, his strength is definitely among the top.
In this way, there are still two types of top-tier resource cards left in Oboro's system.
One type originated from Doma.
Oboro's initial idea was to give Doma's bloodline and abilities to the lone red Barory Clydefield... but unfortunately, the other party rejected her.
Another type is Magellan, the warden of Impel Down, whom he had just acquired and then killed.
Magellan and Shiki both undoubtedly possess astonishing strength... but their resource cards are of the same rank as the cards Muzan transformed into, both being Gold-tier. Although on the surface, Muzan match for these two, and either of them could easily crush Muzan... the problem is, this is the world of One Piece, not Demon Slayer.
The source of power for higher-level worlds.
Although Oboro was able to access the original owner's methods through the system, they were all 'weakened' to the greatest extent possible.
He realized this as early as when he obtained his first card, which was when he defeated Dellinger, the half-fishman under Doflamingo's command.
Otherwise, Shiryu would have the ability to fight against the Yonko based solely on Shiki's cards.
Shiki is the famous Shiki.
He was someone who had once driven him, the captain, to the brink of death.
Even so, Oboro was content.
Because... next, the fully evolved Hell Pirates, with the combat power and danger of these core members, will completely turn this world upside down.
At present, he already has one member at the level of a deputy emperor and several subordinates at the level of a quasi-deputy emperor.
If Enel or Crocodile and others improve further in the future... then the Hell Pirates' first mates will no longer be just one, but a whole group.
"However, right now, the most important thing... is still you."
Long thought to herself, her gaze burning as she looked at Bare.
He was also looking forward to seeing what changes Bare would make.