"Large actions?"
"For example, defeating notorious pirates, exposing military corruption, overthrowing regimes of World Government member nations, and so on."
"Corruption?" Tsukasa Yuu sneered, a cold gleam passing through his eyes.
"That's indeed a good starting point. Speaking of corruption in East Blue, a certain person immediately came to mind."
"The infamous Arlong Pirates, and that useless Marine Colonel who conspires with them in the shadows."
Colonel Nezumi, true to his name, was weak and repugnant.
"Then, shall we go to Cocoyasi Village?" Kuro asked.
Tsukasa Yuu thought for a moment, then immediately nodded, "That's the territory of the Arlong Pirates. As long as Arlong is affected, the Colonel's scandal will surely be exposed."
"Oh, right, before that, we need to go to the Sea Restaurant..."
...
The next day.
The marine breeze gently caressed, and the sunlight spread over the glistening surface of the sea. A completely black, strange sailboat silently docked near the Baratie Sea Restaurant.
Tsukasa Yuu jumped off the ship, landing lightly on the Baratie's deck.
He left Kuina and Kuro on the ship, as Shadows didn't need to eat.
Moreover, Zoro was also there at that time, and he feared Kuina might not resist challenging Zoro to a duel. It wasn't the time.
Days of seafaring had already left him hungry. The Shadow was empty, containing nothing but Shadows.
Although there were plenty of delicious dishes in the Points Shop, using points for food? What a waste!
The glass dome of the Baratie refracted the midday sun, and the clinking of cutlery mixed with the din of customers, forming a unique symphony in the world of pirates.
As Tsukasa Yuu pushed open the carved wooden door, the aroma of grilled meat mixed with the smell of rum enveloped him.
He found a corner and sat down, his black trench coat covering most of his face.
His gaze swept the bar—the blond chef tossing a wok with a cigarette dangling from his lips, and Luffy in the Straw Hat had just broken his third plate in the kitchen, making his companions laugh.
"I want fried rice!" Tsukasa Yuu's low voice seemed particularly out of place in the noisy restaurant.
Sanji heard that and soon brought him his dish.
"Sanji's Special Seafood Fried Rice. Fifty Berries," Sanji placed the plate. "Fifty Berries."
Tsukasa Yuu wasn't the type to eat without paying. He still had some money borrowed from Genzo.
"Finally, I can have a good meal..."
After he had his fill, Tsukasa Yuu leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes to rest.
At the next table, several types dressed as pirates were discussing loudly, occasionally bursting into coarse laughter.
Tsukasa Yuu initially paid no attention to it, until he heard the words "Black Cat Pirates," so he slightly perked his ears.
"Did you hear? The Black Cat Pirates have been wiped out! Captain Kuro was shot by someone called the Shadow Pirates!"
"Really? Kuro was tough!"
"Absolutely! I even saw the bounty poster! This kid's name is Tsukasa Yuu, and his bounty is twenty million Berries!"
"Twenty million? A newcomer with such a high bounty, what's this kid's background?"
One of the pirates pulled out a crumpled bounty poster, on which a shaded portrait was clearly printed. Although the facial features were blurry, it was very handsome.
It read: "Dead or Alive, Captain of the Shadow Pirates Tsukasa Yuu, Bounty: 20,000,000 Berries!"
It was exactly as Kuro had predicted, twenty million, not a Berry less.
**"Updated Bounty: 20,000,000 Berries."**
**"Points +20,000 (Current: 40,000)."**
The system's voice rang in his mind.
Tsukasa Yuu's lips curved slightly. Now, he could exchange for the three types of Haki.
He opened the system shop and found the exchange options for the three types of Haki.
**"Armament Haki (Beginner): 5,000 points (Can withstand ordinary cannonballs, swords)."**
**"Observation Haki (Beginner): 8,000 points."**
**"Conqueror's Haki (Beginner): 10,000 points."**
**"Successful Exchange for Beginner Armament Haki - 5,000 points!"**
**"Successful Exchange for Beginner Observation Haki - 8,000 points!"**
**"Successful Exchange for Beginner Conqueror's Haki - 10,000 points!"**
**"Remaining: 17,000 points."**
**"Current Attribute Panel:"**
**"Name: Tsukasa Yuu."**
**"Level: 36, Experience Bar: 86%."**
**"Strength: 60."**
**"Intelligence: 60."**
**"Agility: 60."**
**"Endurance: 60."**
**"Spirit: 60."**
**"Height: 1.88 m."**
**"Weight: 129 kg."**
**"Length: 8-23 (?)."**
**"Devil Fruit: Shadow Fruit (Unawakened)."**
**"Devil Fruit Abilities:"**
**"1. Shadow Extraction: Currently 51/100 Shadows extracted."**
**"2. Shadow Preservation: Shadow Soldiers are preserved in the user's Shadow and can be summoned at any time."**
**"3. Shadow Exchange: The user and designated Shadow Soldier exchange positions, requires a 5-second CD."**
**"Armament Haki: Beginner."**
**"Observation Haki: Beginner."**
**"Conqueror's Haki: Beginner."**
Beginner level for the three types of Haki. He should try them at the earliest opportunity.
"Burp~"
Tsukasa Yuu let out a satisfied burp, casually tossing 50 Berries on the table.
As he was about to get up and leave, the restaurant's door was violently thrown open. A salty marine breeze, mixed with a hint of blood, swept into the restaurant.
The hunched figure of Gin stood at the entrance, "Give me... some food..."
Days of drifting had already left him hungry. At that moment, he only wanted a hearty meal.
Tsukasa Yuu raised his eyes slightly, giving him a cold look, but said nothing.
Gin impatiently pounded his fist on the table, "Are you deaf? I said I want food!"
The outbursts didn't catch Tsukasa Yuu's attention. He slowly took out a toothpick and cleaned his teeth, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him.
"Hey! I'm talking to you, kid!" Seeing Tsukasa Yuu ignoring him, Gin instantly flared up. He grabbed Tsukasa Yuu's shoulder, "Are you deaf?!"
Tsukasa Yuu slowly opened his eyes, a cold gleam shimmering in his deep black pupils, like a gaze from the abyss of hell, involuntarily sending shivers down Gin's spine.
"I'm not the chef," Tsukasa Yuu said coldly, then pushed Gin's hand away.
Gin staggered back a few steps, looking at Tsukasa Yuu with surprise and uncertainty.
Tsukasa Yuu paid no more attention to Gin, got up, and left the Baratie.
Back on the Shadow, Tsukasa Yuu said to Kuro and Kuina, "Raise the anchor, let's get away from here first."
Kuro was slightly surprised, "Captain, aren't we going to meet Krieg?"
"A simple Krieg doesn't deserve my effort. Besides..."
Tsukasa Yuu paused, a hint of apprehension passing through his eyes, "I don't want to be targeted by Hawk Eye!"
Dracule Mihawk, the greatest swordsman in the world, his strength was unfathomable...
"You're saying Hawk Eye will appear in this maritime area?" Kuina asked.
"That's right, and in just a few hours, Krieg will be completely defeated. That's when it will be our time to appear."
"Understood."
The Shadow quickly moved away from the Baratie, reaching a safe distance.
...
"Captain, it seems a fight broke out at the Baratie."