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Chapter 344 - 183

Chapter 183: wado ichimonji and clima-tact!!The sea breeze swept past the reefs, carrying a salty scent.Luffy sat cross-legged on the rough sand, his deep eyes filled with pure, almost childlike anticipation and excitement. He took a deep breath and silently chanted in his heart:'Use—Random Enhancement Card!'[Ding, Random Enhancement Card is being used...][Target Designated: Great Grade Sword - wado ichimonji (Zoro)][Additional Attribute: Blade Soul][Blade Soul: A spirit residing within a famous sword that can grow alongside its master (can infinitely raise the quality of the sword, reversing innate limitations)]"Uh...—?"Luffy slightly opened his mouth, letting out a short, confused sound.He raised a hand to scratch his messy black hair, his wide eyes first showing a hint of confusion, as if asking, "Did I get the wrong target?""Did... did it misfire onto Zoro?" he muttered to himself. Immediately, his signature ear-to-ear grin burst forth, revealing a mouthful of white teeth."Wait, no! This effect is seriously amazing! Hahahaha!"Excitedly, he slapped the ground with both hands, his body shaking slightly from the thrill.Although he was completely clueless about swords, his understanding of the grades like Great Grade Sword and Supreme Grade Sword only went as far as "Zoro really wants them," yet some vague impressions quickly surfaced in his mind.A sword that could possess its own faint consciousness... He suddenly recalled the scene in the Loguetown weapon shop, how the sandai kitetsu had "chosen" Zoro, even actively "testing" him.And the strange rumors he later heard about the Kitetsu Series Cursed Swords."A sword that can 'come alive' on its own... doesn't that only happen with Cursed Swords like the Kitetsu series?!"Luffy tilted his head, struggling to dredge up his memories."Ah! And that one! The Tengu's Enma from Wano Country! The sword that 'unilaterally' sucks away Ryuo!""Who cares if it's a Cursed Sword or not! Zoro's sword must be stronger than all the others!"He clenched his fist and punched the air, as if he could already see a moment in the future.When Zoro wielded the wado ichimonji, which had now birthed a "soul," and unleashed a sword light capable of splitting heaven and earth, he would definitely be standing right beside him, facing the strongest enemies together."And, 'growing alongside its master'..."Luffy's smile became even more pure and expectant."No limits... reversing innate limitations? That sounds super interesting!""That guy Zoro is definitely going to get stronger and stronger! Once we meet up, I have to ask him if his sword... really 'came alive'!"The sea breeze ruffled the stray hairs beneath his straw hat, and the sunlight on the deserted island shone upon his leaping figure.This unintentionally used Enhancement Card might plant an incredible seed for the legend of the swordsman, a legend more turbulent than any before, about to unfold on the vast blue ocean.Yet, all Luffy was thinking about at this moment was the joy of his friend getting stronger, and the simple happiness of being impatient to witness that growth."Alright, continue!! ♦"[Ding, Random Enhancement Card is being used...]This time, Luffy sat cross-legged even more properly, his hands neatly placed on his knees, as if performing a solemn ceremony.'This time! It surely won't misfire again!!' he shouted loudly in his heart, fueled by stubborn disbelief.[Target Designated: clima-tact (Nami)]Luffy's expectant expression instantly froze on his face. His confident look, the one that screamed "It's definitely my turn," deflated like a popped balloon.[Additional Effect: Celestial Phenomenon Power][Celestial Phenomenon Power: Through natural charging, releases natural power equivalent to that of a Mythical Zoan Awakener at its peak.][Storable Elements: Lightning, Fire, Ice, Wind, Water]"Ugh—, how... how did it misfire again?!"Luffy suddenly leaned back, clutching his head with both hands. His rubber neck stretched out, and his face was covered in frustration, a mix of "unbelievable" and "plan failed."He vigorously scratched his already messy black hair, nearly flipping off his straw hat."Didn't I come all the way to this remote deserted island for nothing then?!"He complained to the air, his voice echoing across the empty beach, sounding particularly wronged.But his complaints quickly subsided, his attention drawn by the specific descriptions."Store... Lightning, Fire, Ice, Wind, Water?" He counted on his fingers, his brow furrowed into a knot. "Who has elements that strong?"His partners' faces flashed rapidly through his mind: Sanji's Diable Jambe can create fire? No, that's a kicking technique. (He seemed to have forgotten that Sanji had already eaten the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.)Brook's Chilling Air of the Underworld is ice... Zoro's sword can't cut out fire or spray water, can it?Franky runs on cola power... Jinbe can use water, but he's on Fish-Man Island right now!Eliminating them one by one, Luffy's expression grew more and more confused. Did Nami have to rely on slowly gathering thunder and rain herself?How long would that take?Suddenly, he jolted!Luffy was stunned, as if struck by an invisible bolt of lightning; his entire body froze.Slowly, extremely slowly, he lowered his head and looked at his own hands.~ZzzzzzElectricity coiled and jumped between the fingers of his right hand. Each flicker burst forth with fragmented black light, spreading up his arm, carrying a world-destroying heat, as if he were grasping a collapsing black hole.~Whoosh Whoosh WhooshGolden flames roared to life from his left hand. Without any preamble, a half-foot-high wave of fire instantly erupted.The flames resembled molten gold, flowing with a dazzling luster, yet carrying a blazing temperature hotter than the sun's core, causing the surrounding air to twist and tremble.Immediately, his expression changed drastically, as if he had foreseen an incredibly "terrifying" future."N-no, it can't be...?" His voice was trembling slightly, his wide eyes filled with terror:"I'm ruined! I'm going to become a 'Power Bank'!!!"He could already picture Nami holding the improved clima-tact, wearing her sweetest yet most "dangerous" smile, approaching him step by step, saying:"Luffy~ Just help me out a little, okay~ Come on, point here and 'just' try spitting some fire? Or maybe let out a little shock?"And he himself would be "reasonably utilized" by Nami, like a pathetic generator, until all the complex energy slots in the clima-tact were filled... "Nooooo—!!!" Luffy's scream echoed on the beach, startling several seabirds.He spun around in circles on the sand, clutching his head. The shock of the Enhancement Card's effect and the joy of his friends getting stronger were now significantly diluted by the "tragic" premonition of "being reduced to a dedicated Power Bank.""Nami is terrifying! She will definitely find a way to make me do it!"He was on the verge of tears, suddenly feeling that this remote deserted island was not safe at all.However, amidst the screams and "indignation," a subtle, almost imperceptible smile, the smile of a Captain, secretly crept onto the corner of his mouth."Still... 'natural power equivalent to that of a Mythical Zoan Awakener'..."He stopped spinning and looked into the distance, his eyes becoming bright and resolute once more."Nami will definitely be able to use this to draw the greatest, most free navigation charts!""Besides,"He rubbed his nose, returning to his fearless, devil-may-care attitude."So what if I have to charge it! I'm the man who's going to become the Pirate King! Charging my crewmate's weapon is no big deal!"Although he said that, he was already seriously contemplating whether he should immediately sneak away or resignedly extend his arm when Nami approached him with a beaming smile and the clima-tact.

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