I, Izayoi Sakamaki, Joined the Chat Group at the Start

If I wanted to look, could those fair, slender arms of yours stop me?

Izayoi Sakamaki curled his lip. "Huh? Then forget it. We can talk when you've thought it through."

With that, Izayoi glanced at the grass beside the house and leaped down.

Black Rabbit stood there blankly. "Could it be that Lord Izayoi wants to do that to me..."

"No, Black Rabbit, you need to compose yourself. How can a girl think about such things?"

Izayoi, who had jumped down from the roof, had no idea what Black Rabbit was thinking. He casually picked up a small stone from the ground, placed it on his middle finger, and flicked it lightly.

Boom—

A sound like a missile explosion rang out, making even the Community's houses tremble.

It also jolted awake the people who had been preparing to sleep, leaving them confused about what had happened.

"Yo, sneaking up on others at night isn't good behavior."

Looking at the blasted-open patch of grass, several Demi-humans holding shoddy weapons stared dumbfoundedly at the scene.

Whether Izayoi had intended it or not, the small stone from earlier had left quite a few wounds on their bodies.

"Tsk, tsk. Can't you use a different method? Don't keep using tricks that have already been exposed."

Izayoi spoke boredly as he looked at the terrified Demi-humans.

"Could it be true that No Name defeated the Water God?"

The leading Demi-human knew the gap in strength between them was enormous. He simply dropped his weapon and spoke tremblingly.

"Water God?"

Izayoi tilted his head and looked toward the people rushing over. "Could it be that even you, Black Rabbit, have learned to use hype to attract people into the Community?"

"Of course not! How could I spread rumors about Lord Izayoi?!" Black Rabbit puffed out her cheeks and retorted unhappily as she hurried over.

"Then that's strange. Other than you, who else knows that I defeated that giant snake?"

"...Um... I can explain."

Jin, the current leader of the Community, looked somewhat displeased with Izayoi and began explaining, "Because our Community's Water Tree filled the reservoir. Normally, aside from Gifts, only a Water Tree obtained by defeating the Water God could do that."

"Th-that's right. Everyone outside is saying that No Name must have attached itself to some big shot to obtain a Water Tree."

The Demi-human's timid voice drifted over. Izayoi frowned, his gaze sweeping over them one by one as though judging them.

That single glance made the Demi-humans shut their mouths in fear, their entire bodies trembling.

"Do you think that just because you were forced into it, you can put yourselves in the position of victims?"

Izayoi laughed mockingly and tilted his head.

"But... we were threatened by Jald too."

"Ah, indeed. The women and children of your Community were kidnapped by Jald, so you could only obey him and kidnap people from other Communities to strengthen your own ranks?"

"How laughable. You help a tyrant commit evil, yet still want to pretend you're pitiful little lambs?"

Izayoi had no intention of pitying them. His aura erupted without restraint, pressing down upon them.

The Conqueror's Haki he had possessed for some time had been catalyzed by the unknown Gift within his body, reaching a rather high level.

In that instant, the Demi-humans felt as though they were facing the most terrifying Calamity Demon King. Their minds nearly shattered.

Scarlet blood flowed from their noses and mouths. Their slightly opened lips seemed to be trying to say something, but they had lost all strength and slowly collapsed.

"D-dead?" Jin stared at the scene in disbelief. He had never expected Izayoi to be so decisive, killing people without even lifting a hand.

"Yeah, they're dead. Let's go back. And while you're at it, tell those two that I don't want to run into this kind of thing tomorrow."

Izayoi patted the softhearted Jin on the shoulder and headed toward his room.

Just as Izayoi passed him, Jin gathered his courage and faced him uncertainly. "But... their crimes don't warrant death, do they?"

Hearing that, Izayoi stopped. He turned around and gave a mocking smile. "They helped that Tigerfolk kidnap who knows how many children and elderly women, and you say their crimes don't warrant death?"

"When an avalanche comes, every snowflake thinks it's innocent, doesn't it?"

I beg everyone for support—flowers, monthly tickets, rating tickets, all kinds of support.

Victory Without Sword

After returning to his room, Izayoi had no desire to sleep at all. He turned over on the bed and sank his mind into the Chat Group. Looking at the 99+ unread messages, Izayoi could not help but sigh. There were fewer than ten people in the group, yet they had somehow created the liveliness of a two-thousand-person group.

Tsunade: "Back to square one overnight. I'm broke again, sigh."

Minamiya Natsuki: "Tsunade, did you use your Points to buy something?"

Tsunade: "Yeah. I originally wanted to use Points to treat some of my illnesses, but then I found that the water produced by the Water Tree could heal my injuries too. I suddenly wondered what I had been saving Points for, so I spent them all in one go."

Takanashi Rikka: "My Evil-Eye True Sight still awaits development. If Holy-Demonic Power were limitless, I would surely achieve true awakening."

Kurogane Ikki: "Holy-Demonic Power? What is that? I remember Takanashi's world being an ordinary one, right?"

Tsunade: "You'll understand after spending enough time in the Chat Group with Rikka. She means it would be great if Points were unlimited. facepalm.jpg"

Minamiya Natsuki: "@Tsunade, what did you use your Points for?"

Tony: "Tsk, tsk. Don't tell me you used them to buy cosmetics?"

Tsunade: "How could that be? How could something as low-end as cosmetics be worthy of being bought with Points? disdain.jpg"

Esdeath: "Did you use them to strengthen yourself?"

Tsunade: "Uh... no. Stop guessing. I used my Points to make my youth last forever. Isn't that a great deal?"

Tony: "..."

Minamiya Natsuki: "..."

Izayoi Sakamaki: "..."

Good lord. I thought you had done something earth-shattering, but you just got yourself permanent skincare.

Izayoi was speechless. Women really had strange ways of thinking.

If you became stronger and your life level rose, your youth would naturally last forever. Why waste so many Points?

Shaking his head helplessly, he knew that with the Perpetual Motion Mechanism, he would never understand the feeling of beauty fading with age.

So...

Izayoi Sakamaki: "You're impressive. You traded a few Points for permanent skincare."

Tony: "The Administrator is online!!"

Takanashi Rikka: "That... actually makes a lot of sense..."

Esdeath: "Boring. Forget it, I have something to do. I'm leaving first."

Minamiya Natsuki: "Well... as a Witch whose youth lasts forever, I can't understand how you feel... Sorry."

Tony: "Well... wouldn't it be better to exchange Points for lifespan?"

Kurogane Ikki: "I think I can understand. It's like how swordsmen regularly maintain their swords?"

Hawkeye: "I see. I understand now."

On the small boat, Hawkeye looked at the split barrel before him and the corpse of a Sea King, his face thoughtful.

Quite a few rotten fruits had spilled from the barrel. Among them was an exceptionally vivid apple, neatly divided into two halves.

Could it be that he had encountered a Devil Fruit at sea?

He did not know whether this luck was good or bad.

He sheathed his greatsword. The sword scabbard immediately split into two, without the slightest trace of sword energy leaking out.

"..."

My sword actually ate a Devil Fruit behind my back??

Hawkeye felt helpless and did not know how to deal with it for the moment. Was he supposed to keep it soaked in seawater?

Or should he ask someone to make a Seastone sword scabbard?

Forget it. If there was something he did not understand, he could ask the Chat Group. There were so many talented people in the group; surely someone would understand this thing.

The moment he opened the Chat Group, he saw Kurogane Ikki's message and seemed to gain some insight.

But just to be safe, he still asked another question.

Hawkeye: "A question. What should I do if my sword ate a Devil Fruit?"

Tony: "Devil Fruit? What is that?"

The sudden appearance of an unfamiliar term immediately drew Tony's attention. At that moment, he possessed a desire to explore anything unusual.

How great would it be if he could install it in the Mecha he made?

Then there was the energy problem. To reach the Five-digit level mentioned by the Administrator, he would need an extremely powerful energy source, one capable of unleashing enough energy in an instant to wipe out a city.

If only Nuclear Fusion could become controllable.

At present, he had only two choices. One was to seek help from group members from other worlds; the other was to explore within his own world.

But those capable of joining the Chat Group all had high aspirations. If they could solve something themselves, they would absolutely not ask others for help.

Turning his attention back to the Chat Group, he saw that the other members were also puzzled by the strange name Devil Fruit.

Takanashi Rikka: "Devil Fruit? Could it be the fruit of a devil??!!"

Minamiya Natsuki: "...Isn't that the same thing? But as far as I know, devils generally don't plant trees."

Izayoi Sakamaki: "You're overthinking it. Devil Fruits grow from Devil Fruit Trees, so they're called Devil Fruits."

Tsunade: "I see."

Hawkeye: "There is indeed such a claim. Every Devil Fruit contains a special ability, but after eating one, you are abandoned by the sea. The moment you touch seawater, you lose all your strength."

Minamiya Natsuki: "I see. I suppose the Devil Fruit was named because of that side effect?"

Takanashi Rikka: "That sounds convenient, but if it turns you into a landlubber, I should think about it carefully."

Izayoi Sakamaki: "@Hawkeye, what type of Devil Fruit did your Black Blade eat?"

I beg everyone for support—flowers, monthly tickets, rating tickets, all kinds of support.

The Gift Game Begins

An inanimate object eating a Devil Fruit?

That really was a rare occurrence. In Izayoi's memories, One Piece had weapons that had eaten Devil Fruits—pistols, Tachi, and the like. But because the enhancement was limited and their attack power was not high, the strong generally disdained them. Rather than spend time making such a useless thing, they might as well train a little longer.

Hawkeye was also that kind of person. In his view, swords and swordsmen complemented each other. If a sword could not keep up with its swordsman, it would inevitably be discarded. If a swordsman wielded an exceptionally powerful divine weapon, he would inevitably become dependent on it, making it difficult for his swordsmanship to advance.

Hawkeye: "It should be a Paramecia-type Break-Break Fruit. My sword scabbard has already been cut apart by the sword."

Tsunade: "...Jealous... Hawkeye has gained wings like a tiger now."

Kurogane Ikki: "Congratulations, Teacher."

Tony: "There's something this good? Hawkeye, I think we can start a business partnership. I'll provide the money, and you acquire Devil Fruits. What do you think?"

Hawkeye: "No, this is not a good thing. What a sword can cut depends on the swordsman's cultivation, not external power. This will only cause my swordsmanship to stagnate."

Hawkeye: "@Tony, I am not a businessman. There is no need to discuss such matters."

Izayoi Sakamaki: "Haha, just as expected of you, Hawkeye. I do have a good idea."

Hawkeye: "What is it?"

Izayoi Sakamaki: "In my memories, there was an unparalleled swordsman named Dugu Qiubai. He defeated everyone under heaven and was known as the Sword Demon.

At his Sword Tomb, he left these words: 'For more than thirty years, I roamed the Jianghu, slew every enemy and villain, defeated every hero and champion. There was no one left in the world who could rival me. Helpless, I could only retire into a deep valley, with an eagle as my companion.'"

Kurogane Ikki: "What an incomparably brilliant swordsman!"

Hawkeye: "From your description alone, I can feel his lofty solitude as a swordsman."

In a daze, they seemed to see a figure holding a sharp sword, standing alone before countless powerful opponents. With only one person and one sword, he could defeat the entire world.

Izayoi Sakamaki: "That isn't the point. The point is that he used four swords throughout his life: a divine weapon, a Ziwei Soft Sword, a Black Iron Heavy Sword, and finally, a Wooden Sword."