"System, is there a way to level up quickly?"
Tsukasa Yuu was sitting cross-legged on the deck, the sea breeze gently caressing him, making his clothes flutter.
At that moment, his eyes were filled with a desire for power. In this cruel world of pirates, strength was the foundation of survival.
The strong held absolute power, while the weak could only be defeated.
**"Ding! Host's need for rapid leveling detected, two progression plans are now available."**
The system's cold and electronic voice echoed emotionlessly in his mind, breaking the brief silence.
"Tell me about it." Tsukasa Yuu raised an eyebrow, a glint of anticipation in his eyes.
**"Plan One: By killing Sea Kings, you can directly gain a large amount of experience!"**
"Sea Kings?" Tsukasa Yuu chuckled, his face filled with disdain and helplessness.
"Is this a joke? Sea Kings range from a few hundred meters to over five thousand meters. Are you telling me to go commit suicide? That old Rayleigh can swim through the Calm Belt, but not me."
He knew the terror of Sea Kings. These behemoths could capsize his ship with a single movement. This plan was undoubtedly a pipe dream for him.
"System, open the global map!" Tsukasa Yuu said aloud.
An immense virtual map appeared out of nowhere in front of him, its detailed graphics making him feel like he was really there.
Various maritime zones and islands were clearly marked, even the weather conditions were indicated.
The Red Line stretched across the map like a winding dragon, and the Grand Line looked like a mysterious passage.
The second half, the New World, exuded an aura of unknown danger, everything laid out before his eyes.
His gaze was fixed on the edge of the Red Line, the entrance to the New World, where key locations like Fishman Island and Sabaody Archipelago faintly shimmered.
However, his current location was only the East Blue, a calm but somewhat insignificant "small pond."
He gestured towards the Calm Belt, the closest zone to him in a straight line, marked in red as dangerous, and Tsukasa Yuu resolutely shook his head.
"Forget it, I'm not going to do something suicidal."
"System, are there other plans?" Tsukasa Yuu asked, unwilling to give up.
**"Plan Two: Killing pirates with bounties from the World Government can convert their bounty into experience points (1,000 Berries = 1 experience point)."**
"Such a windfall?!" Tsukasa Yuu's eyes instantly lit up, and he almost leaped from the deck in excitement!
"Why didn't you say that earlier! If I had known, I would have become a bounty hunter like Zoro long ago!"
Being able to level up and earn money at the same time, what could be better?
In the world of pirates, bounties are closely related to the level of threat pirates pose to the World Government.
The top figures in the pirate world, like the Four Emperors, have bounties in the billions, and the Shichibukai's bounties also reach hundreds of millions!
Lower down, notorious pirate crews also have considerable bounties.
"So, does that mean I just need to follow that kid Luffy and pick up the scraps?" Tsukasa Yuu stroked his chin, a cunning smile on his face.
He couldn't help but remember the high-bounty pirates that Luffy had defeated along his journey: Crocodile, Enel, Moria...
These powerful individuals had all been defeated by Luffy, but since Luffy never delivered the final blow, they were simply beaten, not actually killed.
He wouldn't be as merciful. Pirates, in the end, were thieves and not good people.
Thinking that he could seize the opportunity to deliver the final blow and gain a large amount of experience, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.
While other transmigrators followed the ship and played babysitters, Tsukasa Yuu treated Luffy as his own babysitter...
"Luffy, oh Luffy, you truly are my lucky chosen star! And the kind where I can leisurely reap the rewards!"
"Captain, why are you laughing?"
Kuina's clear voice came from behind him, tinged with curiosity.
Her shining eyes were full of confusion, not understanding why Tsukasa Yuu was suddenly so happy.
Tsukasa Yuu's laughter abruptly stopped. He awkwardly turned, looking at Kuina in puzzlement, and waved his hand.
"Nothing, I just thought of something interesting."
After speaking, he stretched, stood up, and stretched his limbs, cracking them, trying to mask his awkwardness.
"Oh, by the way, have you heard an old saying?" Tsukasa Yuu asked mysteriously.
Kuina tilted her head, her adorable appearance making it hard not to chuckle. She looked at Tsukasa Yuu with confusion, "What old saying?"
"The praying mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it!" Tsukasa Yuu's lips curved slightly, revealing a meaningful smile.
As if he could already see his bright future where he would easily gain experience and quickly increase his strength behind Luffy...
"I don't understand..." Kuina shook her head, visibly perplexed by this ancient saying from the Great Eastern Nation.
"You'll understand in due time." Tsukasa Yuu smiled mysteriously, secretly planning his next move.
He had already decided to closely follow Luffy's path, seeking opportunities to "pick up the scraps."
Thus, the problem of slow leveling up would be perfectly solved.
However, Tsukasa Yuu then thought of another crucial question, which was training in Haki.
In this world of pirates, where experts were as numerous as clouds, it would be impossible to advance later without Haki.
Even with a Logia-type Devil Fruit, he wouldn't be able to elementalize in time against someone with superior Haki.
Specifically, as long as Armament Haki + Observation Haki were strong enough, they could pose a threat to Logia-type Devil Fruit users.
**"According to the host's needs, the Haki training module has been loaded."**
Armament Haki: 5,000 points / Beginner, 50,000 points / Intermediate, 150,000 points / Advanced, 300,000 points / Ryuo!
Observation Haki: 8,000 points / Beginner, 80,000 points / Intermediate, 150,000 points / Advanced, 250,000 points / Deadly Observation!
Conqueror's Haki: 10,000 points / Awakening, 100,000 points / Intermediate, 150,000 points / Advanced, 250,000 points / Conqueror's Haki Infusion!
Tsukasa Yuu looked at the Haki training information displayed on the system panel and couldn't help but exclaim several times, "This is good, this is good..."
But then, he frowned, "But where am I going to get the points?"
The points required for Haki training were not a small sum, and given his current situation, it would be difficult to obtain enough points.
**"Points can be acquired in two ways: actively and passively."**
**"Firstly, actively complete main quests to earn a large amount of points."**
**"Secondly, passively earn points as the host's personal bounty increases (1,000 Berries = 1 point)."**
"Interesting, my personal bounty?"
"Does that mean I have to become an extremely heinous criminal to attract targeted attention from the World Government?"
No matter. To become stronger, one must pay the corresponding price and take on the corresponding risks.
From that moment on, Tsukasa Yuu decided to stir up his own storm in this world of pirates.
To level up, to earn points for Haki training.
He chose... to become that extreme criminal!