The Shandians slept exceptionally well.
Having been knocked unconscious by Conqueror's Haki several times in just two days, it wasn't until the sun was high overhead that the Skypiean warriors, led by Kalpara, began to wake one after another.
Not far away, Astrix and Mihawk were sparring.
They weren't using Haki or flying slashes—only pure blade-to-blade combat.
Clang~ Clang~ Clang~
Watching the two figures clash, Kalpara couldn't help but sigh.
"No wonder Astrix has become so strong…"
While they were still sleeping, others were already training.
From now on, the Skypiean warriors would have to keep up with the pace of the Great Warrior Astrix.
Time to grind.
Noticing the warriors had awakened, Astrix ended the spar and led the Skypiean forces toward the region ruled by Gan Fall.
His goal was simple:
To be crowned the new God of Sky Island as quickly as possible.
He wanted to grow stronger while consolidating resources.
It had been over a month since activating the system, yet he had only obtained a Zoan Fruit worth 1,200 points.
The efficiency was far too low.
In truth, Gan Fall had always sought to reconcile the hatred between the Skypieans and the Shandians, hoping the two races could coexist peacefully.
Unfortunately, his strength wasn't enough.
He lacked the overwhelming power needed to suppress resistance and push change forward like Astrix could.
Refuse to submit?
Then he would beat you until you did.
Astrix was no saint.
When he first transmigrated, he saw everyone around him as little more than 2D characters.
He had been arrogant.
Only after struggling to survive did he finally accept reality—
This was a living, breathing world.
The reason he sought peace between the two races was simple:
Sky Island was rich in resources.
Gold.
Dials.
A perfect place to develop and earn points.
Upon hearing Astrix's intentions, Gan Fall not only refused but led the Skypiean warriors in resistance.
"Skypieans will never become slaves!"
When negotiation failed, Astrix drew his blade.
Thunder roared across the sky, infused with black-and-red Haki.
As the two sides clashed, Skypiean soldiers collapsed into unconsciousness one after another.
Only Gan Fall remained standing, his body smoking from lightning strikes.
Then—
He fell.
"Astrix… you hit too hard."
"…Sorry."
Only then did Astrix realize—
Gan Fall had intentionally stood his ground, allowing his people to witness the overwhelming gap in power.
It was a warning against future rebellion.
Gan Fall waved a hand, his expression a mix of exhaustion and relief.
"I hope you can become a worthy God. Otherwise… even if I cannot defeat you, I will still lead my people in resistance."
Allowing an outsider to rule Sky Island was a reluctant compromise.
If the warriors had been able to defeat Astrix, things would have been different.
But they hadn't.
The gap was overwhelming—terrifying.
A single glance had been enough to bring down an entire army.
As for resisting to the bitter end?
Gan Fall knew Astrix wouldn't hesitate to show them what true pirates were like.
Pirates were not saints.
Astrix smiled lightly.
"I've always believed in democracy."
Democracy?
Everyone above me is equal.
Everyone below me has their place.
Gan Fall nodded slowly.
"…I hope so."
The root of the conflict between the two races lay in one issue:
Land scarcity.
On the White Sea, land was extremely limited, leading to unequal resource distribution.
How to solve it?
Astrix didn't have a concrete plan yet.
Even if he did, he would only set the direction.
The actual implementation would fall to Gan Fall and Kalpara.
But before all that—
"Let's get the food ready."
If one banquet wasn't enough, then they'd have two.
While the chefs prepared meat and wine, Astrix asked Gan Fall for various Sky Island Dials.
"Dials? Lord… Astrix, does someone like you still need such tools?"
Though confused, Gan Fall still ordered his men to bring over dozens of different types.
"This is a Laser Dial…"
As Gan Fall explained their functions, Law quietly approached.
"My Lord… what shall your divine title be?"
A faint image flashed through Astrix's mind.
He smiled.
"Raijin, Lord of the Imperial Palace."
"Title: Thunder God."
Gan Fall nodded thoughtfully.
"I will have the priests spread your title across all of Sky Island as soon as possible."
Under the excuse of taking a bath, Astrix gathered the Dials and slipped into the bathroom.
After traveling all the way from Loguetown to Sky Island—
It was finally time to reap the rewards.
As reusable combat tools, pricing the Dials was tricky.
Too high—they wouldn't sell.
Too low—he'd lose out.
After some thought, using the 1,000-point Flying Cloak as a reference, Astrix listed ten types of Dials on the trading platform.
Laser Dial — 1,000 points
A concealed laser blade capable of cutting down a giant tree in one strike.
Flash Dial — 1,000 points
Emits a blinding flash to disrupt vision. Ideal for ambushes.
Impact Dial — 1,000 points
Absorbs and releases impact. Compact, powerful, but with heavy recoil.
Reject Dial — 10,000 points
An extinct Dial with ten times the power of an Impact Dial.
Axe Dial — 1,000 points
Unleashes a slash with a simple swing. Ever wanted to be a swordsman?
Jet Dial — 1,000 points
An extinct Dial combining mobility and offense.
Water Dial — 500 points
Stores and releases water. Portable and practical.
Heat Dial — 500 points
Stores and releases heat. A perfect cooking tool.
Flame Dial — 1,000 points
Mera Mera no Mi? Even a dog wouldn't eat that.
Octopus Balloon — 1,000 points
A Sky Island specialty. Essential for survival at high altitudes.
Since Dials weren't widely used on the Blue Sea, Astrix set aggressive prices—several times higher than the system's base value.
It was a test.
Besides, the monthly listing limit would reset soon.
And who knew—
Maybe transmigrators in other worlds needed them.
Ding!
Your consigned item: Water Dial has been purchased by user "Apocalypse."
You gained 450 points. Current balance: 716.
Ding!
Your consigned item: Laser Dial has been purchased by user "Apocalypse."
You gained 900 points. Current balance: 1,616.
Ding!
Your consigned item: Flame Dial has been purchased by user "Naruto."
You gained 900 points. Current balance: 2,516.
Ding!
Your consigned item: Flash Dial has been purchased by user "Naruto."
You gained 900 points. Current balance: 3,416.
The rapid notifications stunned Astrix for a moment.
Then—
He broke into a grin.
"Tsk… exposed."
He hadn't expected the system to reveal the buyer's world after each sale.
Which meant—
His purchase of Musou Isshin had definitely been noticed by that guy in Teyvat.
"Serves him right."
"So satisfying…"
With over 3,000 points earned, Astrix was in an excellent mood.
In fact—
He began to reconsider.
"Maybe I priced them too low…"
"That Naruto guy probably has high demand for elemental Dials like the Flame Dial…"
"…Next month, I'm doubling the price."
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