Kuroko Shirai (Approval: 100%)
[As a powerful warrior, you fought Kaido and successfully repelled him. [Ryomen Sukuna]'s approval rating +25%]
[Template: Ryomen Sukuna (Approval Rating: 26%)]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the skill: Cursed Technique #8!]
[Cursed Technique 8: A deadly and powerful special slash that requires physical contact with the target to activate.]
"So that's the skill," Ivan muttered to himself.
Unlike Cursed Technique 8, Cursed Technique 8 cannot unleash a long-range, invisible slash. It can only be used when there is no field of application and the user must make contact with the target's body.
Equally demanding in its usage conditions is the immense power of Cursed Technique Eight; even a powerful individual of the same level would be instantly and severely injured if struck by it.
Just like Kaido, Ivan could never break through Kaido's inhuman defense using Cursed Technique in his normal state, but if he made direct contact with him and used Cursed Technique Eight, he could definitely break through his defense!
The intended use of Cursed Technique Eight, as envisioned by Ivan, is likely to enhance close-quarters combat capabilities.
In addition, Kuroko Shirai's approval rating of him also increased significantly.
[Because you have always upheld the Burning Justice], [Kuroko Shirai]'s approval rating increased by 38%.
[Template: Kuroko Shirai (Approval Rate: 100%)]
[Congratulations! You have acquired the skill: Spatial Tear!]
[Spatial Tear: Consumes a massive amount of stamina, utilizing Teleportation abilities to instantly move tiny objects to a predetermined coordinate.]
Upon seeing this skill, Ivan's pupils suddenly contracted.
Without a doubt, [Spatial Tear] is an extremely powerful skill.
The method of directly teleporting an object into the target's heart would be so powerful that even a powerful figure like Kaido, with an incredibly strong life force, would be instantly severely injured and rendered powerless to resist!
Meanwhile, Ivan guessed that Armament Haki might be able to prevent Spatial Tear, but that didn't matter.
Now, if he wanted to, almost no one could withstand his attacks without taking damage; he could penetrate anyone's Armament Haki defense!
Only----
Ivan's attention was focused on the immense physical strength.
Stamina! Stamina! Stamina!
It's all about stamina!
His current physical strength has reached a monstrous level, second only to Admiral, but there is still a significant gap compared to the top experts on the sea.
If he has enough physical strength, he can easily reach the level of the Sea Emperor.
Hopefully, after obtaining Devil Fruit, I'll be able to draw a template that increases stamina!
After fully adapting to the surge in power, Ivan opened his eyes, stood up, and stretched.
Upon seeing this, Robin, who had been watching him closely, looked surprised. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that Ivan's aura of pressure seemed to have intensified after meditating for a while!
Could there really be such a monster, whose strength can be greatly enhanced simply by fighting a powerful opponent?
Thinking of this, Robin tentatively asked, "Ivan, you... seem to have gotten stronger?"
Ivan roughly guessed Robin's surprise and laughed, "Don't be surprised, it's normal!"
"Normal?" Robin asked, puzzled.
"That's right, you know the guy I'm fighting is the master Kaido! Besides, there are plenty of guys like him on the vast sea!"
In the future, Luffy will fight Kaido three times, unlocking abilities such as Conqueror's Coating, Devil Fruit Awakening, and Ryuo.
If he weren't such a powerhouse, he really couldn't be compared to Luffy.
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs." He's an overpowered character, and also the one with the highest potential in the world!
System, add some points, let me see your limits!
Robin didn't believe Ivan at all, taking it as mere Ivan. She instead asked, "Now that we've allied with Whitebeard, what's next?"
A glint of light flashed in Ivan's eyes as he looked towards the G-2 Branch: "Let's go to the G-2 Branch and meet up with our old friends from the Navy."
The seeds he planted before are now ready to be harvested!
In G-2 Branch, Ivan emerges from the restroom, during which his physical body and his Wood Clone perfectly swap identities.
As for Robin, he was placed in a cabin on the Orange.
After leaving the restroom, Ivan arrived at the conference room.
The moment he appeared, Garp's sharp, eagle-like eyes locked onto him.
Before Ivan could react, a merciless fist slammed into the top of his head with a loud bang.
"You brat, the Seastone powder is all ready." Garp said casually, as if chatting about something trivial. "Everything's set; we're just waiting for the plan to begin."
Struck by a fist imbued with Armament Haki, Ivan winced in pain, clutching his head and gasping for breath. "Ouch! Ouch! Mr. Garp, couldn't you have been a little gentler?!"
Garp simply picked his nose slowly, without even lifting his eyelids, pretending not to hear.
Just kidding, you little rascal made me have to work overtime hammering rocks, and he's lost a kilogram in the meantime.
Do you want him to be gentler?
I'd be lucky if I didn't give you a good beating!
Ivan knew of Garp's dissatisfaction, so he shook his head and said nothing.
To set this trap, the key is the powder of Seastone, but Seastone is too hard; only the Conqueror's Coating can shatter it into powder.
Therefore, we can only let Garp work a little harder.
"Stop talking nonsense, kid. What should we do next? How do we lure the Shadow Garden here?" Garp asked impatiently.
Upon hearing this, Ivan's lips curled into a mysterious smile.
How do I attract Shadow Garden?
Isn't that simple?
This trap was set up by the leader of Shadow Garden; it attracted Shadow Garden's attention right from the start!
However, Ivan wouldn't say that on the surface.
Feigning confidence, he assured Garp, "Don't worry, Mr. Garp, the Shadow Garden is determined to get the Devil Fruit. As long as we spread the word that the G-2 Branch has two Devil Fruits, we'll definitely attract their Shadow Garden!"
Next, through Ivan's efforts, a message spread from the Underworld.
The Navy's G-2 Branch seals away two Devil Fruits, which are the Navy's foundation. Each Devil Fruit is very special; whoever eats one can become a powerful figure at the top of the sea.
The news caused a sensation throughout the entire Underworld.
Throughout the Grand Line, pirates and assassins gather near the G-2 Branch, attempting to infiltrate it, find the sealed Devil Fruit, eat it, and become a powerful figure who roams the seas.
Several days later, in the waters near the G-2 Branch, a young man with white hair and wearing an eye patch appeared on a remote island.
When he stepped off the small wooden boat, he was astonished to find that he was not the only person on the island.
On the small island, a large number of pirates and assassins were gathered, chatting amongst themselves, clearly discussing how to infiltrate the G-2 Branch and obtain the two ocean treasures.
Clearly, Devil Fruit are far more attractive than Ivan imagined, especially these two fruits, which are said to be the foundation of the Navy and are extremely precious Devil Fruit!