Reno smiled and said softly, "Uta, before I answer your questions, I have something I need to do first."
"Huh??"
Uta tilted her little head, puzzled.
"Big brother, what is it..."
"Ah!"
Before Uta could finish her sentence, Reno, with lightning speed, etched the Slave Mark into her mind.
With a soft moan, Uta was successfully subdued.
Harem + 1.
If it wasn't absolutely necessary, Reno wouldn't want to do this.
Who made Shanks, one of the Yonko, her adoptive father, and Straw Hat Luffy her childhood friend?
If he didn't use the Slave Mark, once Uta learned the truth about Luffy's death, hehe...
"Master..."
"Call me Captain."
Reno smiled and shook his head.
"Captain."
Uta gave a mischievous smile.
"Bastard, who are you? Let Uta go immediately!!!"
A shout came from nearby.
Looking at Reno, who was holding Uta tightly in his arms, Gordon was furious.
Damn it.
His goddaughter, whom he had raised for over a decade, was brazenly taken advantage of right before his eyes.
Which brat was this?
"I'm talking about you, let go of Uta right now!"
Gordon rushed over to Reyno, pointing at him and yelling furiously.
"Gordon, don't you dare be mean to Captain!"
Uta put her hands on her hips, her cheeks puffed out in anger.
"You... you..."
After only meeting once, Uta was already taking the side of an outsider?
Gordon's old eyes widened, and his heart instantly turned cold.
During their "confrontation."
Reyno carefully observed the strange-looking old man in front of him.
Who would have guessed that Gordon was once the King of Elegia?
Initially, he was captivated by Uta's musical talent, but later, leaving behind the tot musica in sheet music form caused future problems.
However, in the end, Gordon chose to remain here to prevent the tot musica from being exploited by others.
To a certain extent, he could be considered a man with a sense of responsibility and commitment.
Without any superfluous words.
Reyno directly controlled him with the Slave Mark.
The reason for doing this was entirely because...
"Gordon, find the sheet music for the tot musica."
Reyno said in an unquestionable tone.
"Yes, Master."
A trace of struggle flashed across Gordon's face, but the compulsory nature of the mark made it impossible for him to resist Reyno's command.
He walked deep into a certain ruin, skillfully pushed aside several stones, and found the sheet music inside.
Reyno took the sheet music and flipped through it.
He couldn't understand a single note.
But in Uta's hands, combined with the slumbering mushrooms, it was enough to destroy the entire world.
This kind of thing was like the ancient weapons Poseidon and Pluton.
He might not use it, but he couldn't be without it.
After contentedly placing the sheet music into his system warehouse.
Reyno took Gordon to Dressrosa and had Viola arrange proper accommodation for him.
After all, he was Uta's adoptive father, who had accompanied Uta alone here for over a decade.
He deserved a good old age.
"Uta, let's go too."
After explaining to Uta, Reyno put his arm around her slender waist and boarded the airship.
The moment everyone stepped onto the deck, the airship instantly vanished from Elegia.
When it reappeared.
East Blue.
"Lilith, find Clockwork Island in the shortest possible time."
"Understood!"
Lilith immediately sprang into action, transmitting a series of operational instructions to the airship.
The radar, with a detection range of thousands of kilometers, quickly began its work, feeding back images of all captured islands to the monitoring screen without omission.
While Lilith, York, and Aslat were meticulously sifting through targets.
Reyno had already carried the flustered Uta into the room.
Most of the time, using the Slave Mark was to effectively avoid a lot of trouble.
After stripping away layer after layer of clothing, what appeared before him was a flawless .
Fair skin, delicate features, a shapely..., long slender legs, and that finishing touch like a dragon's eye.
Gulp.
Reyno swallowed, his gaze unwavering.
"Captain..."
Uta was as shy as a startled bunny.
She was very flustered.
Her jade feet had already dug out a three-bedroom, one-living-room space.
Reyno grinned.
The game had begun.
The moon silently climbed up, hanging high in the sky.
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting crew member Uta. Do you wish to claim your reward?]
Glancing at the now unconscious Uta, Reyno smiled contentedly.
This time, he did not leave the room.
"Claim immediately."
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully obtaining the reward — Samurai Squad!]
"This is...?"
Reyno slightly furrowed his brows.
System Annotation:
Source:
One of the nine battle groups under the Shadowkhan in the animation "Jackie Chan Adventures."
Note: After system optimization, the Host can summon the Samurai Squad at will without needing a mask.
Note: Samurai Squad members do not have a physical form but can be suppressed by Haki.
Note: 100% loyalty to the Host.
Note: Summoning requires stamina.
"Everyone's Smoker??"
Reyno couldn't help but laugh.
Isn't this just like Smoker from two years ago in the original story?
A single Samurai Squad member, as long as they don't encounter someone with Haki, is enough to guard the entire East Blue.
How comical.
Smoker must have cried himself unconscious in the restroom.
"Summon."
Reyno thought.
The next second.
A shadow figure clad in traditional Japanese samurai armor appeared before him.
In the samurai's hand was a katana forged from shadowy energy.
"Looks quite intimidating."
Reyno scrutinized the samurai from head to toe.
Except for a pair of crimson eyes, its entire body was pitch black.
Perhaps it was nothing in front of Haki users, but against non-Haki users, it was a dimensionality reduction strike.
Just like Smoker dealing with East Blue pirates.
Reyno nodded in satisfaction, then recalled the samurai and walked out of the room.
Clockwork Island.
It was named as such because the central building of the island resembled an inverted clockwork mechanism.
After spending three days, Reyno finally found this place.
The beauty living here was Sweet Queen, who belonged to the Poker Pirate Crew.
She was a Paramecia-type Stick-Stick Fruit Ability user.
She could transform her body into a gooey substance to evade attacks or pass through crevices.
Her bounty was 7.8 million Berries.
In the original story.
After the protagonist's Pirate Crew defeated the Poker Pirate Crew, Sweet Queen was sealed in a bottle by Nami and subsequently disappeared without a trace.
The airship hovered in the air.
Reyno's Observation Haki enveloped the entire island.
He captured every aura on the island.
One minute.
Two minutes.
A full ten minutes passed.
"Found you."
He suddenly opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing within them.
The next second.
With a whoosh, Reyno's figure vanished from his spot.
When he returned, he was holding a graceful figure.
The beauty had fluffy golden curly hair, soft facial features, a hint of allure between her brows, and her lips were painted with seductive red lipstick.
Sweet Queen.
"Ah!!!"
A piercing scream.
Sweet Queen's small face was pale, filled with panic.
Just a moment ago, she was looking for work in the labor market, and who knew, the next second she appeared here.
Where was this place?
And who was the man holding her?
Wait.
"You... you are Reyno??"
She widened her eyes and asked softly, tentatively.
Reyno chuckled and nodded.
"Oh."
Sweet Queen's eyes rolled back, and she fell backward.
Reyno, quick-witted, caught her by the waist and carried her towards the room.
At the same time,
"Lilith, the next destination is Warship Island."
"Yes, Captain!"
With a roar, the airship accelerated rapidly, disappearing without a trace.
"Lord Reno… you…"
In a yellow-themed room,
Sweet Queen cowered in the corner, trembling with fear.
Once, she thought Reno was just a legendary figure.
Their lives would only be two parallel lines.
She never expected
Such an important person would actually seek her out.
"You know what I'm going to do, right?"
Reno sat on the edge of the bed, his finger gently hooking Sweet Queen's fair chin.
Sweet Queen froze, then remembered the rumors about Reno.
Gulp.
After swallowing, her gaze shifted slightly downwards.
"I… I know."
"Then what are you waiting for?"
Reno deliberately straightened his face, his voice cold.
"Yes… yes."
Sweet Queen's delicate body trembled, and her two jade-like hands quickly got to work.
It was another fulfilling day.
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting Sweet Queen as a crew member. Would you like to claim the reward?]
"Claim it," Reno responded skillfully.
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully obtaining the reward—the Razor Ninjas!]
Razor Ninjas:
One of the Nine Shadow Armies.
• After system optimization, the Host can summon Razor Ninjas members at will without a mask!
• Razor Ninjas members do not have a physical form, but they can be restrained by Haki.
• 100% loyalty to the Host.
• Razor Ninjas are one of the top combat units among the Shadow Armies.
• Possess fighting techniques and movement speed far exceeding humans.
• Summoning requires stamina.
"Another Shadow Army?"
Reno frowned slightly.
Is he bound to the Shadow Armies?
However, he was very satisfied.
With these guys around, it would be beneficial for his future rule over the sea.
Reno summoned a Razor Ninjas member.
Unlike the Samurai Ninjas members, its head was streamlined, its legs ended in sharp spikes, and its ten fingers could extend into sharp blades.
In the original anime, a single Razor Ninjas member could suppress the entire protagonist team.
"Very good."
Reno nodded slightly.
He could now continuously summon these two types of soldiers.
As for stamina consumption…
Heh heh.
With the Healing Power, the one thing he never lacked was stamina.
A perfect closed loop.
Time flew by, and another week passed.
Reno enjoyed a rare period of leisure.
Aside from his daily life, he spent the rest of his time vigorously… training.
Sweet Queen, Uta, York, Lilith, Aslat, Gerd, Gunko, Carrot, Tashigi.
0… Please give flowers… Nine people, taking turns.
Or three people playing poker.
Or four people playing mahjong.
Or a full team-building exercise!
Reno focused on taking care of the first five.
Gunko and the others still focused on cultivation.
In addition to these few, Reno would also make time to return to Amazon Lily, Wano Country, and Dressrosa.
Those who understand, understand.
"Captain, the island below is Warship Island."
Driven by the thrusters, Lilith rushed up from below.
She truthfully reported the information she had gathered to Reno.
Warship Island.
This is an island that resembles a warship in appearance.
Although people live on it, it is sparsely populated.
Regarding Warship Island, what is most well-known is that
Near this island, it is said there is an island where the Millennium Dragon lives, which only appears once every thousand years.
Of course, this is just a legend.
Reno had no interest in the Millennium Dragon.
His target was only the cute loli Apis.
Reno used the same method, his Observation Haki covering the entire island, filtering through the countless images he captured.
Before long, he successfully found Apis.
A pure and cute little loli who was a bit of a natural airhead.
A Paramecia-type Devil Fruit Ability user with the Whisper-Whisper Fruit.
After a barrage of sweet talk from Reno, Apis successfully joined the Reno Pirates.
Reno immediately left a mark in her mind.
This was an unavoidable measure.
After all, Apis was only eight years old.
But the reward still needed to be claimed.
After leaving the mark, Reno handed Apis over to Uta and Aslat.
One would sing to her, and the other would let her ride on his back.
In short, they pampered this little brat.
As for Reno…
Teleportation activated!
One second.
East Blue → Grand Line!
"Lilith, find Marine G8 Branch!"
"Yes, Captain!"
Reno's target this time was—the beautiful Marine chef Jessica.
Although she was a married woman.
But this time, he was going to be a home-wrecker!
Reno returned to his room.
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully recruiting Apis as a crew member. Would you like to claim the reward?]
"Claim it immediately," he whispered in his heart.
[Congratulations, Host, for successfully obtaining the reward—Energy Amethyst Vein (Infinite)]
???
Reno rolled his eyes.
He had already prepared to obtain another type of Shadow Army, but this was it?
Energy Amethyst:
Source: A unique energy in the anime "Locoroco Adventure," which can restore all energy and health points of the Motorcycle Tribe and Beast Tribe warriors in a short time.
This crystal can form a protective shield. The more Energy Amethyst consumed, the higher the intensity of the attack resisted and the wider the range of the attack resisted.
Reno's heart was unmoved.
At first glance, it did seem good.
The protective shield formed by the Energy Amethyst could block any attack of any intensity from anyone.
But don't forget.
With the means he now possessed, why would he need such a thing?
Not to mention Ryūjin Jakka.
Once the kitchen knife comes out, who dares to contend?!
After muttering a sentence, Reno closed the system and instantly disappeared.
He missed Shirahoshi and Hancock a bit.
Amazon Lily.
It was another day of The girls screaming.
Five days later.
Marine G8 Branch!
"Reno, you scoundrel, let go of Jessica right now!!"
Marine Vice Admiral Jonathan was furious.
Even now, he was still in a state of confusion.
Reno, who had declared war on the whole world half a month ago, had appeared in his territory without any warning??
Before he could react, Reno rushed into the kitchen and snatched Jessica.
Then the scene before them unfolded.
"Stop him!!!"
Jonathan commanded.
Bang bang bang
Bang bang bang
Flames shot out.
Countless fiery serpents, like a sudden storm, shot towards Reno in the sky.
The Marine Soldiers frantically pulled their triggers.
"Jonathan, save me!!!"
Jessica, in Reno's arms, was deathly pale, scared stiff.
She screamed loudly.
"Bastard!!!"
"Moonwalk!!!"
Jonathan's face was as black as charcoal; he used Moonwalk, rapidly ascending into the sky.
"Get down."
Reno snorted coldly.
Boom!!!
The next second.
A massive bolt of lightning descended from the sky, hitting its target perfectly.
Accompanied by a scream, Jonathan, like a bird with broken wings, fell from the sky.
"Vice Admiral Jonathan!"
"Quick, save him!!!"
The Marine Soldiers' expressions changed drastically; they ignored Reno and fumbled to catch Jonathan.
"Jessica."
Looking at Jessica being taken into the airship, Jonathan, lying on the ground, closed his eyes in despair.
Given Reno's nature, Jessica's fate was predictable.
The Marine Soldiers looked at each other, all falling silent.
They didn't know how to comfort Jonathan.
"Reno!!!"
Jonathan suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with unconcealed hatred.
He took out a den den mushi and dialed Fleet Admiral Sengoku's number.
He had to participate in the battle of Beehive Island!
The hatred of having his wife stolen must be washed away with Reno's blood!
Long.
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