Vic returned to the seaside cabin, followed by Gion Tokikake. They didn't have much to do, and with Gion acting as a go-between, Tokikake and Vic's group became friends.
They were just friends who didn't get along, and since the three of them held similar positions in the Navy, they had more in common to talk about, and could even exchange ideas about training.
" Wendy! Come with me for a second, I need to tell you something."
Back at the beach, Rebecca and the others were preparing food in the open space outside the cabin when Vic said his words to Wendy and then went inside the cabin.
"Oh! Here it comes!"
Wendy was a little confused. Vic usually talked to her in front of everyone, and rarely alone. She was a little suspicious, but she still put down the ingredients she was holding and followed Vic. She knew that Vic must have something important to say to her at this time.
The others were also curious about why Vic was looking for Wendy, Gion was especially wary because she often spent time alone with Vic and it was easy for her to misunderstand, but she didn't show it.
Rebecca glanced at it and continued preparing the ingredients, while Barnett, though not looking in that direction, had his ears perked up.
"This is the Devil Fruit I told you about, the one most suitable for you. I've finally obtained it, and you can eat it now."
Vic took the More-More Fruit from the lightning vortex in his chest and handed it to Wendy. Vic originally intended to give it to Wendy after leaving Marine Headquarters, but he didn't know when the commissioning ceremony and subsequent missions would take place, and he didn't want to waste time waiting. Time is strength.
"Huh? This is Devil Fruit?"
Wendy was very surprised when she saw the Devil Fruit. Vic had indeed told her before that there was a Devil Fruit was suitable for her, but being suitable does not mean that she can get it. Getting a Devil Fruit is already extremely lucky, let alone specifying a suitable one. That would probably be harder than going to the moon!
Wendy had been prepared to wait for several years, but she didn't expect Vic to find it in just one year. Now she was both excited and curious about what kind of ability it was.
Although they were always together, she didn't suspect the origin of the Devil Fruit, because Vic was away from the warship for a few days every month. He might have received news of the Devil Fruit and gone out to search for it, or he might have commissioned someone else to bring it back.
"This is the Paramecia More-More Fruit. I don't know if you've heard of it. It's the power of the former World Destroyer, Bundy World."
It's said to be able to increase the size and speed of anything it touches by a hundred times, and also increase its own speed by a hundred times. So, after hearing about this Devil Fruit, I knew its abilities were perfect for snipers.
But later I learned that Bondi World was frozen and imprisoned in Impel Down. As long as he lives, this Devil Fruit won't be reborn. So I made you wait. It's better to wait for a suitable Devil Fruit than to eat just any random one!
Shortly after Wendy joined, Vic set his sights on the More-More Fruit. Before discovering that the Dimensional Space could extract Devil Fruit abilities, Vic planned to wait until more than ten years later when King Luffy havoc in Impel Down to release Bondi World.
Then he would kill Bondi World to allow the More-More Fruit to be reborn, because only if the Devil Fruit is reborn will he have a chance to obtain it.
Of course, during this time he will also study the regeneration principle of Devil Fruit to increase the success rate of stealing them; he can't do things for others' benefit.
The only downside is that this method takes too long, but with Blackbeard as a role model, Vic thinks it's okay for Wendy to wait a little longer; good things come to those who wait.
Not having Devil Fruit powers doesn't mean you can't become stronger. Shanks ' crew members are all gunmen who haven't eaten Devil Fruit, yet their strength is still not to be underestimated.
However, after Vic obtained the Dimensional Space, the plan changed. Wendy was able to develop her Devil Fruit ability more than ten years earlier, which greatly helped Wendy now. Wendy hardly uses sniper rifles anymore. In the New World, without Armament Haki, guns are no longer very useful.
"This is the More-More Fruit? Does that mean Bondi World is dead?"
After hearing Vic explain the power of the More-More Fruit, Wendy felt that this power was tailor-made for her. Vic hadn't lied to her after all; this was the most suitable Devil Fruit for her. No wonder he made her wait; it was definitely worth the wait.
"Of course he's dead. If he weren't dead, the Devil Fruit's power wouldn't be able to revive. But he's sealed in ice, and right now, no one but you and I know he's dead."
But once the power of the More-More Fruit is revealed to the outside world, everyone will know that Bondi World died in Impel Down. And we just visited Impel Down, and Bondi World is dead right after?
Anyone can be suspicious of us. It doesn't matter to outsiders, but it's bad if our own people doubt us. They might not physically harm us, but it will definitely damage our reputation within the Navy.
So what I mean is that you eat this Devil Fruit first, secretly develop its power, and don't use it openly. Don't even tell Rebecca and Barnett. Wait until the time is right before letting the outside world know."
Vic continued, explaining that the fact that the events occurred so close together would inevitably arouse suspicion. Although the ice encasing Bondi World remained unchanged, Bullet's cell was right across from his, and it was Vic had chosen the location. Upon closer examination, many clues would emerge. Therefore, this ability absolutely could not be used now; it should be developed privately.
"Okay! I'll listen to you and quietly develop my Devil Fruit ability. You can tell me when I can use it!"
Wendy excitedly took the strangely shaped Devil Fruit from Vic's hand. Wendy's excitement wasn't just because of the Devil Fruit; Vic's kindness to her was immense!
From the moment Vic accepted her onto the ship, the gears of fate began to turn, and she embarked on another path of redemption.
Without Vic, her country would remain under Big Mom's rule, constantly in danger of destruction, and she would most likely not escape her clutches, her fate for the rest of her life at the mercy of others, leading to a miserable and tragic later life!
Now, Vic not only has to stand up for her, but also for her country. He saved her life before, and now he's given her Devil Fruit that enhances her power.
This is something no superior should do for their subordinates. No one but family could do this, but sometimes even family members will betray you. However, she believed that Vic would never do such a thing. No matter how she got the Devil Fruit, she couldn't be bothered to care or even think about it.