One Piece: The Strongest Trait System novel Chapter 14

Chapter 14 - [14] : Target Locked – Buggy the Clown's Secret!

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Seeing the notification screen appear, Rowen didn't hesitate. He mentally selected 'Equip' next to Demonic Physique (Deep Purple) and Asura Aura (Special).

As for Three-Sword Style and its 'stronger-than-a-hyena' bite strength... he'd leave that one for Zoro himself.

Watching the progress bar begin to fill for Zoro's Demonic Physique (Deep Purple), alongside Luffy's Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple) which was already about a third of the way equipped, Rowen smirked.

Soon. This ticket to becoming a true monster will be completely mine.

"Whoa, so cool!" Luffy exclaimed, fascinated by Zoro's unique three-sword stance. He always loved weird and interesting things.

"Attacking the Marines here... I guess I really am a villain now. But..." Zoro lifted his head, a fierce, beast-like grin spreading across his face as he looked at Luffy.

"I'm going to become the world's greatest swordsman. If you prevent me from achieving that ambition, you'll have to apologize by committing seppuku."

"Shishishi! If the comrade of the future King of the Pirates didn't have at least that much ambition, I'd be the one worried!" Luffy grinned back.

"Zoro, duck!"

"Gomu Gomu no... WHIP!" Luffy stretched his leg like a whip, kicking away the Marines who had been behind Zoro.

"Rebel!" Seeing that 'Sky Sovereign' Rowen, the one he feared most, wasn't making a move, Morgan roared and charged forward, swinging his axe arm wildly.

"Three-Sword Style - Oni Giri (Demon Slash)!"

SLASH!

A spray of blood erupted as Zoro unleashed one of his strongest techniques at the time—Oni Giri.

THUD!

Caught by Zoro's Demon Slash, Morgan's eyes rolled white, and he collapsed heavily to the ground.

"We won! Shishishi!" Luffy cheered, throwing his hands up.

"Your Captain's down! Anyone else wanna fight?!" Luffy yelled, rolling up his sleeves.

"C-Captain Morgan... is defeated?" The few remaining conscious Marines looked at each other hesitantly.

The next moment—

Clatter! Clatter!

They all tossed their weapons into the air.

"Alright! Morgan's defeated! We're free from his tyranny!" The Marines erupted in cheers and celebration.

"What? They're happy their Captain got beat?" Luffy looked surprised.

"Well, most people who join the Marines in this era genuinely want to help civilians. Scumbags like Morgan are the exception, not the rule," Rowen explained. Even though he was now a pirate, he didn't completely dismiss the Marines.

For ordinary people, the Marines often did provide safety in these chaotic times.

Pirates like Luffy, who were essentially adventurers and sometimes even saved local populations, were extremely rare. Plus, they were constantly moving; they couldn't offer consistent protection to civilians.

That was why many countries sought protection under the banner of an Emperor—having a fixed territory provided a sense of security for the people.

"Mah, guess you're right. Shishishi! These Marines don't seem so bad," Luffy mused, nodding in agreement.

"You two really are different from most villains," Zoro commented, surprised. A slight smile touched his lips.

His word was his bond; having agreed to join, he would follow through. But joining a crew that wasn't inherently evil was definitely something to be happy about.

His decision to join wasn't just because he was threatened with death and wanted to pursue his dream.

More importantly, he could sense that Luffy and Rowen were fundamentally different from the vicious pirates who pillaged and murdered.

Especially Rowen. A man who could say "a child's sincerity is more precious than gold" couldn't be truly bad.

Besides, this man possessed that unbelievably powerful ability, Conqueror's Haki. _{ƒrēewebnovel.com}

And the man recognized by someone like Rowen—Luffy, the captain—must have something special about him too.

Now, it seemed his instincts were correct.

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—[Bond with Zoro increased. Trait equipping progress increased.]—

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Yep. Definitely works.

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Then, using his System, he quickly located Morgan's office.