Pirate: I Can Repel Everything

Hearing Baccarat say that, Bartolomeo immediately grew excited.

He looked at Chris, excitement spreading across his demonlike face, and hurriedly pleaded with him.

"Captain, let me eat this Devil Fruit."

"I don't know why, but I have this feeling that fate brought this Devil Fruit here just for me."

"Of course, I'm probably imagining things. Hehahaha..."

Desaya knew him best. Hearing that, she shot back irritably, "If you want it, just say so. Why beat around the bush?"

"What do you mean, fate brought it here for you? You're overthinking things, Bartolomeo."

Carmen nodded and sneered. "Exactly. At least come up with a better excuse. Do you think we're that gullible?"

Burgess shrugged and laughed. "Nothing to do with me, anyway. I don't care who eats it."

Lafitte looked at the few people without powers and smiled, as mild-mannered as ever. "You four can work it out. The captain certainly won't get involved."

"Not interested." Cavendish seemed to have an innate aversion to Devil Fruits. He had no desire to eat one.

Gin shook his head and said coldly, "I focus on offense. A defensive Devil Fruit doesn't suit me."

Kuro pushed up his glasses out of habit and added, "Since none of you want it, let Bartolomeo have it."

"He wants it so badly, we might as well grant his wish."

Seeing all his competitors withdraw, Bartolomeo immediately broke into a delighted smile.

Still, he turned to Chris and said with the utmost respect, "Captain, I've chosen this Devil Fruit. I hope you'll approve."

Chris kept his arms folded and gave a one-word answer. "Sure."

"Thank you! Thank you, Captain..."

Bartolomeo was ecstatic. He thanked Chris over and over. "Captain, you've been so good to me! I'll remember your kindness for the rest of my life."

Without the slightest