"Ning Rongrong is right. This is indeed a Devil Fruit."
Just as Zhu Zhuyun was beginning to think Ning Rongrong was deceiving her, Lin Xiao's measured voice rang out.
Instantly, Zhu Zhuyun felt her whole body go numb, as though she had been struck by lightning.
"Boss, you... you wouldn't help Ning Rongrong deceive me, would you?"
Zhu Zhuyun still asked tentatively.
Lin Xiao was not annoyed by her doubts.
He knew Zhu Zhuyun was truly afraid-afraid her joy would come to nothing.
"When it comes to opening jars, or anything involving them, I never joke."
"Of course, if I ever do, pretend I never said that."
Lin Xiao smiled faintly, easing much of the tension.
"Really?"
Zhu Zhuyun's initial disbelief gave way to uncertainty.
Lin Xiao said, "Why would I lie? The Devil Fruit in your hand is called the Quick-Slash Fruit. Once you use it, you'll gain the ability to transform your body."
Hearing this, Zhu Zhuyun became more convinced, but she was also puzzled and worried. "Transform? Will I turn into something strange?"
"You certainly have plenty of ideas."
Lin Xiao shook his head helplessly. "You won't turn into some bizarre creature. But whenever you wish, you can turn any part of your body into a sharp blade.
"Even solid rock and metal will be as fragile as paper before your blades. At the same time, you can gain a body as tough as metal.
"Of course, those are only the most basic abilities. As your mastery of the fruit grows, you can develop plenty of new positions...
"Pfft.
"I mean, new skills..."
After Lin Xiao finished his explanation, silence fell over the Little Shop.
Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhuyun, and Ning Rongrong exchanged looks, each seeing the astonishment in the others' eyes.
"Hiss..."
After another moment, one