Rono's New Equipment

Opening the box, which was like a delivery, two pale red armguards lay quietly inside.

Rono peeled off the packaging and put them on impatiently.

The armguards were peculiar. The upper half wrapped around Rono's backhand and fingers, leaving three empty slots between the finger bones. This was to facilitate Rono's bone claws popping out. The palm area was not covered, and the whole thing was very soft, clinging to his hand like skin. His fingers were also covered, and the fingertips could open, allowing the claws to extend when in Scarlet Armament. Rono experimented, and when the claws extended, the surrounding material flipped back, like a thin film wrapping Rono's fingertips, leaving only the bone claws exposed.

The armguards were pale red all over, with some pink flowing light moving on them. Like the gloves, they had almost no tactile sensation. Rono clenched his fist and exerted force. As Rono's strength increased, the pale red armguards became redder and redder, finally turning dark red. The flowing light on them emitted a pink glow. As Rono's arm moved, it seemed alive, pulsing non-stop and leaving faint traces in the air.

Just for this coolness, the 500 million wasn't wasted.

System Loli also stood on the armguards, looking at the armguards that reached just to the bend of Rono's forearm, stroking his chin and commenting, "Not bad, almost up to standard."

"By the way, System, why do you want me to buy a piece of equipment? I don't need defense, and my output is inherent," Rono looked at the System, this culprit who made him go to the Research Department to buy equipment. After much thought, Rono finally settled on this set of armguards.

"Hmph, if you don't buy equipment, how can I help you strengthen it!" System Loli tilted his head up. "Bring me the ore I told you to buy." Rono obediently went to get it. "Now watch me show off."

System Loli raised both hands, and the armguards Rono had taken off floated in mid-air. The ore began to revolve around the armguards. Rono saw a layer of gray-black stone powder appear on the ground. As the stone powder increased, half an hour passed. The System sighed, "Although the success rate is high, I still have to be careful."

"Success rate?" Rono looked at the armguards floating in mid-air. They looked a bit different from before, with many black patterns on them, giving them a ferocious appearance. The armguards had lost some of their elegance and gained more ferocity.

"Yes, the success rate gets lower and lower as you go further," System Loli sat on Rono's head, crossing his legs. "Try them on."

Rono pressed a mechanism, and a puff of steam was released. Rono put his hand in, and the armguards slowly closed. After putting on both armguards, Rono felt different. "System, Character Panel."

"Beep--Character Panel activated."

3D Rono rotated on the interface, with basic information below.

Name: Wolf Rono

Age: 17

Height: 3.73 meters (Having passed your peak growth period, you probably won't grow much more.)

Equipment: Armguards 1 (Unnamed) (Ability: Enhances fist power by four to five times, consumes little stamina)

Skills:

1: Self-Healing Factor (Introduction: The Super Regeneration ability will bring you great convenience. Self-Healing Factor, anything is possible)

2: Bone Claws (Introduction: With bone hardness far exceeding that of an adult, your bone claws can rival Great Grade Swords. Consumes very little stamina. You cannot control my bone claws)

Devil Fruit Ability:

1: Bone Planting Armor (Introduction: Possesses extremely strong defensive capabilities; ordinary bullets cannot penetrate your defense. Consumes moderate stamina. Solid as a rock)

2: Scarlet Armament (Introduction: Possesses extremely strong burst capability and mobility, but low defense. Consumes significant stamina. I can take on ten opponents)

3: Control External Objects (Introduction: This is a very powerful ability, but you can only control small things. Consumes significant stamina. Even your underwear is mine)

Four: Tree Man Gelu (Introduction: Has a chance to turn into a Tree Man Warrior when emotional. [Honestly, this chance is so high even this system is scared] No stamina consumption. My most glorious moment is when I unleash my ultimate move.)

Combat Mode:

Berserker Mode:

One: Fearless of life and death, unafraid of damage, exchange injury for injury, exchange life for life. Judge the battle situation with an absolutely calm mind.

Two: Combat awareness and combat comprehension ability are greatly enhanced, the ultimate ability to break through limits and achieve a counter kill.

Three: Easy to lose reason, becoming a monster that only knows killing.

Four: The arrogance of a berserker will not allow you to leave the battle, rather die than cower. (I Want To Fight Ten)

Skill Duration: 12 minutes (Fierce battles will greatly reduce the duration)

Skill Cooldown: 20 hours

Physique: 8213 (Can be upgraded, required upgrade points: 3 upgrade points)

Bone Hardness: 9910 (Currently cannot be upgraded)

Mental Power: 100/100 (Cannot be upgraded)

Observation Haki: 3 (Can be upgraded, required upgrade points: 10 upgrade points)

Armament Haki: 5 (Can be upgraded, required upgrade points: 10 upgrade points)

Available Upgrade Points: 0

Rono stared at his physique and bone hardness on the system panel and gasped. This was a bit terrifying. With such a large increase per upgrade, he'd be unstoppable after a few more.

"Don't celebrate too early. The reason for such a big increase is that this equipment was already good. In the future, for your first upgrade, you'll be praying for success. On top of success, it usually only adds 1-3 attribute points, in total." System Loli poured cold water on him.

"What's up with that skill?" Rono asked what he didn't understand.

"That's a function this equipment already has. If you want to upgrade skills, reach level 5 first," System Loli said with an air of seniority.

"Then let's upgrade again." Rono indicated he wasn't short on ore and could afford a few more tries.

"Alright, don't cry later." The system shrugged and swept all the remaining ore on the ground into it.

"Congratulations, Host, upgrade successful."

"It actually succeeded?" System Loli was very surprised. The success rate for level 2 was only 60%.

"You don't know, people like me on Earth are called 'European Emperors'." Rono's mouth split into a grin. This time, two attribute points were added, both to physique, bringing Rono's physique to 97. Rono found his reaction speed and senses to be even more acute.

"It's time to go back and show off." Rono didn't take off the armguard, it didn't hinder him anyway. He sped towards Enies Lobby. Even though Rono's boat speed was very fast, by the time he reached Enies Lobby, it was already evening.

"Daddy." Gelu uttered the only word he knew. The little guy saw the Red Devil.

"Son." Rono raised his right hand. Scarlet Armament activated, his muscles rapidly expanded, and the armguard turned dark red, emitting a flowing light. The black patterns also gradually turned red, not a dark red, but a crimson red like magma, gradually forming a skull.

"I'll call you Flowing Fire," Rono murmured, looking at the armguard with its eerie beauty.

"Sugoi! Rono, so cool!" Spandam's eyes sparkled.