Future Legend Pirate Golden Lion (Seeking Flowers)

The two sat off to the side, chatting for a while.

"Do you know Rocks, Vic?"

Whitebeard, who had been drinking, suddenly spoke up to ask.

"The pirate with the highest bounty on the island—who doesn't know Rocks?"

On the whole of Hachinosu Island, Rocks was the man with the highest bounty. He was no young man, and his strength was terrifying.

"He's about to form the Rocks Pirates now." Whitebeard took a sip of his fine liquor and added.

"Are you joining?"

"Of course. I can't stay on Hachinosu Island forever. He invited me, and I've already agreed." Whitebeard had dreams he was chasing.

He wanted to see if he could find them on the Rocks Pirates, though he didn't hold much hope.

"Is that so? Congratulations." Patri Vic nodded slightly in reply.

The Rocks Pirates were Whitebeard's first foothold in the world.

After Rocks died, he would form his own crew, find what he truly sought, and realize his dream.

And in the end, he would become the strongest man in the world, the foremost of the Four Emperors.

"Are you joining, Vic?" Whitebeard asked.

"Me... hah, forget it. You know how strong I am." Patri Vic shook his head slightly in response.

The Rocks Pirates were a crew gathered for profit.

There was no such thing as comrades on that ship. For the sake of gain, they would slaughter each other.

And right now, his strength was still too weak. Even if he joined the Rocks Pirates, Whitebeard couldn't fully guarantee his safety. For his own protection, he wasn't willing to take that risk.

"You've gotten a lot stronger lately, Vic. Staying here won't get you anywhere. The Rocks Pirates may not be a good place, but it's a solid training ground."

Before, he knew Patri Vic was weak, but recently Whitebeard had noticed he'd grown considerably. It wasn't a misimpression.

They'd sparred once before, and though Patri Vic was still far weaker compared to Whitebeard, ten days had passed since that fight.

And they hadn't seen each other for a week. Now, Whitebeard felt Patri Vic's presence had shifted again—as if he'd grown even stronger.

"I don't have his ambition to conquer the world. If I can, I'd rather stay here and live out my days in peace." Patri Vic replied with a calm expression.

"If that's your choice, then I won't try to talk you out of it."

"But Edward, since you've chosen to join the Rocks Pirates, you must understand what kind of man he is. Be careful."

"I know what he's like. But I still want to search for the dream I'm chasing, even in the darkness."

Whitebeard's dream was family. He wanted to see if he could find the family he sought on the Rocks Pirates.

"Is that so? Then I wish you luck, Edward." Patri Vic gave a faint smile.

The next day, Hachinosu Island.

Rocks, the pirate with the highest bounty, was recruiting crew members on Hachinosu Island on a grand scale.

Anyone with a bounty of five million or more could join.

Nearly all the capable pirates on Hachinosu Island were recruited.

In a small tavern on Hachinosu Island, Patri Vic was doing push-ups—his daily routine.

"993..."

"994..."

Patri Vic, bare-chested, counted under his breath as he moved.

Now that most pirates had been recruited by Rocks, there were hardly any left coming to drink here.

The place was dead quiet.

"Creak..."

Just as Patri Vic was exercising, a slender, golden-haired man with a cigar dangling from his mouth pushed the door open and walked in.

And he was none other than the future legendary pirate known as Golden Lion—Shiki!

He swept his gaze around from on high, then fixed his eyes on Patri Vic.

"999..."

"1000..."

Patri Vic had just finished his daily task.

Ding. Congratulations, host. Hashirama Senju completion rate at 0.1%. Unlocked Hashirama Senju template ability: Ninja Body Technique.

Patri Vic, who had been on the verge of exhaustion, instantly recovered thanks to the system reward—and became even stronger.

"Finally unlocked a template power."

Patri Vic muttered, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly with excitement. His strength had multiplied several times over compared to before.

His current power was roughly on par with a pirate in this world who had a bounty of several tens of millions of berries. The system panel popped up at that moment.

Code
God-Tier Template System

Host: Patri Vic

First Template: Hashirama Senju

Completion: 5.1%

Unlocked Ability: Ninja Body Technique

Each time completion increases by 1%, one ability from the template will be unlocked.

Character Unlock Templates:

1%: Ninja Body Technique (0/100%)
2%: Fire Release (0/100%)
3%: Wood Release (0/100%)
4%: Earth Release (0/100%)
5%: Lightning Release (0/100%)
6%: Water Release (0/100%)
7%: Wind Release (0/100%)
8%: Sage Mode (0/100%)

When template completion reaches 10%, the next character template will be unlocked.

At the same time, Hashirama's other abilities will be unlocked.

Quest updated: Daily quests canceled!

New quest unlocked: For every 1% increase in Ninja Body Technique, character template completion increases by 0.1%.

"A new quest?" Patri Vic murmured to himself.

After closing the panel, he spotted a familiar yet unfamiliar face standing at the tavern entrance. Slightly surprised, he said, "Shiki?"

He paused, then continued, "Want something to drink?"

Today was the day the Rocks Pirates were being formed.

He didn't know why Golden Lion had come here, so he asked if Shiki wanted a drink.

After all, this was a tavern—people only came here to cause trouble or to drink. Of course, Patri Vic hoped Shiki's purpose was the latter.

"Are you Patri Vic?" Golden Lion asked, arms crossed, a faint smile on his face.

"I am." Patri Vic nodded slightly in response.

Hearing this, Golden Lion's smile widened. He stepped forward without another word and swung his fist directly at Patri Vic.

Faced with Golden Lion's attack, Patri Vic was stunned.

The two of them had never met in this world, so there was no way they had any grudge.

As Golden Lion's fist was about to reach him, Patri Vic hurriedly threw his own fist to meet it for the sake of his own safety.

"Boom!"

Their fists collided, instantly erupting with a loud bang. The tavern shook, and the cabinet behind Patri Vic collapsed with a crash.

Even though he had now unlocked Hashirama Senju's Ninja Body Technique ability, his strength was still far inferior to a monster like Golden Lion.

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