One Piece: The Strongest Trait System novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23 - [23] : [BONUS] - Cheat Code Activated! Ever-Strengthening Haki!

~ We've hit 400 Powerstones. This is the Bonus Chapter~

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"Check Traits."

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Rowen Traits: Navigation (White), Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple), Conqueror's Haki (Pale Gold), Faction Fortune (Apex Gold), Born of the Sea (Apex Gold);

Demonic Physique (Deep Purple) (Equipping...): [|||....]

Asura Aura (Special) (Equipping...): [||.....]

Sun God (Apex Gold) (Equipping...): [|||....]

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Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple) was now fully equipped.

Rowen could feel the food he'd eaten earlier, which hadn't fully digested yet, being processed by his body at an astonishing speed, converting into nutrients and nourishing him.

Furthermore, his stamina and strength received a massive, all-around boost.

With a Deep Purple combat Trait now active, Rowen possessed more offensive options beyond just his Conqueror's Haki.

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—[Higher-tier Trait of the same type detected. Beast Strength (Blue) automatically converted into nutrients.]—

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Another notification appeared.

The first Blue Trait Rowen obtained after transmigrating had now fulfilled its purpose.

While Blue Traits couldn't be used as upgrade materials, this wasn't an upgrade scenario. Instead, the superior Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple) Trait effectively overwrote the lower-tier Beast Strength (Blue) Trait.

Leveraging the properties of the Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple) Trait, the energy from Beast Strength (Blue) was converted into nourishment, further enhancing Rowen's physique. _{frёeωebɳovel.com}

However, this overwriting effect was a one-time occurrence. Acquiring additional Blue-tier physique Traits in the future wouldn't provide further nourishment.

Only by obtaining combat Traits of Pale Purple tier or higher could he upgrade the Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple).

Rowen felt his physique strengthen slightly more.

Even though the gap between Blue and Deep Purple Traits was vast, every little bit helped.

Right now, in terms of raw physique, Rowen actually surpassed Luffy by the equivalent of one Blue Trait.

The gains from the encounter with the Buggy Pirates had truly exceeded Rowen's expectations.

Not only had he acquired Born of the Sea (Apex Gold), but the Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple) equipped from Luffy had also completed.

The equipping progress for the Sun God (Apex Gold) Trait had also noticeably advanced.

Next, he just needed to wait for Zoro's Demonic Physique (Deep Purple) to finish equipping. Once that happened, Rowen's vision would be realized:

His physical potential would reach the absolute peak tier of the One Piece world.

Rowen clenched his fist, feeling the surge of power, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Fully equipped Traits could be perfectly controlled by Rowen, so there was no risk of him losing control due to the sudden increase in strength.

"Thank you for your hospitality. We'll be taking our leave now," Rowen said, addressing Mayor Boodle.

Right now, Rowen's most pressing desire was to dive into the sea and experience the power of the Born of the Sea (Apex Gold) Trait.

"Hah!" Boodle suddenly stood up straight and performed a deep, 90-degree bow towards Luffy, Rowen, and the others.

"Words cannot express my gratitude! Thank you! Thank you for saving this town!" Tears streamed down the old mayor's face.

"Shishishi! Don't worry about it! Take it easy!" Luffy replied with his signature grin.

Rowen smiled at the scene, then glanced at Nami.

Their eyes met, and Nami offered a small smile in return.

She understood. Rowen was showing her, not telling her, that they wouldn't offer useless words of comfort—they acted.

When she felt the time was right, if she just asked, Rowen and his crew truly would risk their lives to help her.

Comrades... huh...

Nami pressed her lips together thoughtfully.

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"Setting sail!" At the harbor, Nami had tied their small boat alongside one of the Buggy Pirates' smaller vessels, preparing them to sail side-by-side.

Luffy stood energetically at the bow, shouting his departure.

SPLASH! Luffy's declaration was answered by the splash of Rowen diving into the water.

Incredible! Exhilarating!

Could it be...

"Hooo... Haaa..." He took deep breaths, feeling the sea's energy within the wind.