Chapter 100
Please choose one of the following five abilities as a reward:
[1: [Terrifying Intimidation] - Skill: Emits a powerful deterrent force while generating intense wind pressure. When facing a spirit with weak mental strength, it can cause them to lose consciousness and fall into a coma.]
[2: [Heavy Strike Specialization] - Specialty: When attacking a target, gain an additional Strength x1.2 bonus.]
[3: [Innocent Baby Face] - Skill: A cute, romantic, and imaginative big pink-haired girl—who wouldn't love her? Charm +10, with a hair dyeing effect.]
[4: [Dessert Tongue] - Skill: Superhuman taste buds, able to detect even the slightest flavor. Limited to desserts.]
[5: [Weird Voice] - Skill: Emits a terrifying, piercing howl capable of rupturing eardrums.]
The standard reward includes four skills and one Specialty.
Perhaps because the performance in this battle against BIGMOM was significantly better than the previous battle against Sengoku in the Sabaody Archipelago, the five reward options offered on the panel are also of much higher quality than last time.
Adrian carefully observed the five abilities.
The first one to be eliminated is naturally [Innocent Baby Face]!
Adrian couldn't understand why, given Charlotte Linlin's appearance, the interface would give her the title of "Innocent Baby Face"...
Although the description of this skill does seem quite plausible.
A large car, a queen, pink hair, a sweet tooth, Supernatural Being wife (just kidding), pregnant (just kidding), and that Bian figure...
Um?
The specific characteristics of this character, when listed, seem... somewhat attractive?
Next, [the Dessert Tongue] was also eliminated by Adrian.
This powerful property, similar to the effect of God's Tongue, would be an absolute must-have for any Cook, but it held no appeal for Adrian whatsoever.
His primary profession is Swordsman, not Cook, although he does have a Secondary Profession as Cook.
The descriptions of the skill effects [Weird Voice] and [Terrifying Intimidation] that followed made Adrian hesitate for some reason.
If I remember correctly.
[Weird Voice] is one of Big Mom's special abilities. It is a unique ability formed by combining her powerful Conqueror's Haki with her roar, and it is so powerful that it can even cause terrifying damage to physical matter.
It is somewhat similar to the [Great Buddha Chant] from the Sengoku.
But reality is not like that.
Without any accompanying Conqueror's Haki, the [Weird Voice] described on the panel is just a hoarse, dry wail...
A skill that's completely useless.
Adrian abandoned it instantly.
As for [Terrifying Intimidation], it looks somewhat similar to Conqueror's Haki, but upon closer inspection, you'll find that it's specifically marked with the words "Soul Entity".
Clearly, this is a move that Big Mom uses to intimidate the low-level Homies in Totto Land.
[Terrifying Intimidation] may have Beli connection to Conqueror's Haki, but it is more likely due to the inherent abilities of the Soul-Soul Fruit.
After a moment's thought, Adrian chose [Heavy Strike Specialization]!
All skills that are not labeled as "[Conqueror's Haki]" but have similar effects to Conqueror's Haki are unorthodox!
You have gained the Specialty: [Heavy Strike Specialization]!
A profound feeling welled up in Adrian's heart, and he seemed to understand how to attack in order to cause greater damage and inflict greater pain.
After a moment, Adrian, regaining his senses, invested the 95 Free Attribute Points he gained from the upgrade into his Intelligence attribute.
"Skill Point have reached 59 again?"
"Upgrade your Armament Haki! Use experience to get it to LV5 first, then use 45 Skill Point to max it out. As for traits, there's no need to unlock them separately for now; Ryuo and Black Jade are enough."
After a series of actions, Adrian looked at his personal information panel again.
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Level: 80
Personal Attributes: Strength 417, Agility 252, Stamina 229, Intelligence 1434, Charm 70 (Item +5), Luck 1
Skill Point: 14
Specialty: [Heavy Strike Specialization]
Skills: [Armament Haki - Ryuo - Black Jade] LV10 (MAX), [Steadfast Will]
Legend Points: [Paradise: Battle of the Admirals], [Paradise: Supernova Blaze], [World: Enemy of the Celestial Dragons]
Equipment/Items: [Sleeve Snow], [Swamp-Swamp Fruit], [Sailfish-Sailfish Fruit], [Paste-Paste Fruit]
Missions: [The God's Slumber], [The Empty Throne], [The Mermaid's Lament], [The Charlotte Family], [The Limit Trial]
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[Chapter 176 Dressrosa]
Dressrosa is a tropical resort island in the New World.
After leaving Misteria Island.
In order to gather intelligence on the location of Zou, the Nether Abyss continued its voyage into the depths of the New World, arriving at this charming island that would one day be known as the "Land of Love, Passion, and Toys."
He could hear Lumi and Louf chatting away, but Adrian didn't turn around; he continued gazing at the endless coastline of Dressrosa.
Beautiful scenery always brings a sense of pleasure, especially on this vast sea, where the comfort is enhanced by a feeling of boundless freedom and exhilaration.
On the sea after the rain, the sea breeze carries the clear cries of seagulls.
Adrian looked up and saw a News Coo carrying a mailbag flapping its wings and flying toward the deck of the Nether Abyss.
After paying 100 Beli, Adrian successfully received his copy of the day's latest newspaper.
Sure enough, the front-page headline featured a photograph of him fighting Bigom.
Journalists always have their own unique intelligence gathering skills, which, as long as they don't accidentally leave on a computer, will not be noticed by ordinary people.
Just like Adrian still doesn't know who the photographer was who took Bounty stunning artistic portrait of his wanted poster.
Is he really the legendary "Flame Photographer"?
Or perhaps it's just an Easter egg character, "Pandaman"?
The newspaper content was as expected.
The battle between Adrian and Big Mom caused a huge uproar on the Grand Line.
Whether it was the Marine Headquarters or the Great Pirate of the New World, while secretly marveling at White Ghost's strength, they were also astonished by the audacity of this "newcomer."
First, he publicly killed Charlotte Cracker, the Minister of Biscuits of Totto Land, and then engaged in a full-scale battle with Queen of Totto Land for half an hour before effortlessly escaping unscathed.
What is currently unknown to the outside world is that Adrian also picked up Charlotte Amande's head before leaving, making the most of it.
Adrian quickly skimmed through the newspaper.
Aside from the unimportant headlines like "Shocking," "Silent Tears," "She Was Actually Shocked by Him," "Stunned," and "The Secret Behind It," the newspaper also mentioned some more important intelligence information.
"Charlotte Linlin has issued a Bounty on White Ghost in the underworld, with Bounty of 1 billion Beli?"
Adrian raised an eyebrow and started looking for the Bounty poster on the back of the news article.
"The Bounty posters issued by the Navy and the World Government remain unchanged."
"What happened? I fought with that Big Mom, and I even killed two members of the Charlotte Family while I was at it!"
"The World Government and the Marine Headquarters haven't said a word at all?"
"Looking ahead, after Luffy and Katakuri fight, Bounty's bounty will skyrocket to 1.5 billion Beli."
"Even if my Bounty isn't increased by five or six hundred million, it's only fair that we at least wipe out that small amount, right?"
After complaining about the slow pace of the Navy and the World Government, the Nether Abyss slowly anchored and came to a stop in the port off Dressrosa.
Lumi glanced at Adrian and asked loudly, "Adrian, should I take the Nether Abyss back into the castle?"
Adrian nodded and said, "Let's take it back, Lumi. Oh, and while we're at it, let's put Louf in the castle too."
The Little Fox looked at him with teary eyes, puzzled, and asked, "Why, Adrian- sama, can't I go to Dressrosa with you?"
Adrian reached out and stroked the Little Fox's head.
"What we did on Misteria Island was far too much. Big Mom, along with her Whole Totto Land and Pirates groups, are searching the New World for any trace of us."
Adrian offered a casual explanation.
"And Louf, you are truly too eye-catching."
"Oops!"
Louf squinted, stretched out her palm to cover her slightly blushing cheeks, and her fluffy fox tail swayed behind her.
"Actually, she's not as pretty as Adrian- sama described~"
"I'm not complimenting your looks, Louf!"
Adrian's attitude changed abruptly. His right hand, which had been in a stroking gesture, suddenly bent, his wrist flipped over, and he gently tapped Louf's little head a few times, making a thumping sound.
"To ordinary people, your Little Fox tail is impossible to hide."
"But they're from the fox Mink Tribe, not humans..."
The Little Fox muttered something under its breath, then obediently ran into Lumi's castle.
A moment later, the enormous Nether Abyss disappeared above the sea. Lumi nodded to Adrian, slipped into the Lead-Gray Pocket Watch, and flew into Adrian's pocket.
Adrian took out a pair of light yellow sunglasses from his pocket and hung them on the bridge of his nose as a means of concealing his identity.
There is only one real reason why Louf was sent to hide in Lumi's castle.
Adrian didn't want this Little Fox to ruin his operations in Dressrosa.
Joke!
This is a kingdom of love, passion, and toys!
Even if Donquixote Doflamingo were still holed up in the North Blue developing his power, Dressrosa wouldn't be under the white rule of Sugar and her Hobby-Hobby Fruit, and there wouldn't be that many Toy Soldiers on this tropical island.
But it lacks [the toy kingdom].
The reputation of Dressrosa as a place of "love and passion" can never be shaken off!
On this passionate island, brimming with love and enthusiasm, I'm accompanied by a Little Fox who can't do anything...
Then you really won't be able to do anything!
Adrian stepped lightly onto the port bridge, just as he was preparing to venture deeper into Dressrosa to explore the mysteries of love and passion.
A small cruise ship, adorned with intricate carvings and numerous exquisite decorations, slowly docked.
With just a glance, Adrian knew that this was definitely a local sightseeing cruise ship in Dressrosa.
Because no fool would dare use such a coffin lid, which completely disregards wind resistance, on the unpredictable Grand Line!
Just then, a beautiful woman dressed in a plain-colored light gauze dress slowly stepped off the small cruise ship.
Her face had very soft curves, and her light gray hair was styled into a noblewoman's bun, revealing a smooth and round forehead. She had a pair of clear and beautiful eyes, and below her straight and slender nose were slightly upturned lips that exuded an elegant and sweet smile.
Their gazes met for a moment in mid-air.
Adrian nodded slightly to her, then walked away.
Before leaving, a thought slowly surfaced in Adrian's mind.
"Such exquisite and gorgeous attire... Could it be that Dressrosa is hosting a grand festival ball today?"
[Chapter 177 The Unbeaten Swordsman!]
"A hundred consecutive wins!"
"A thousand consecutive wins!!"
"Two thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine consecutive wins!!"
"Today, in the Corrida Colosseum, the legendary [Unbeaten Swordsman] is about to face his three thousandth duel!"
The town streets were bustling with people, vendors called out their wares, and the aroma of various foods filled the air.