The others: "....."
Zoro shrugged indifferently: "Captain, isn't he exploiting a loophole?"
"Uh..." Ron was also stunned. Strictly speaking, as long as the system didn't flag it as invalid, then it should count as a success, right?
Indeed!
[Ding! Successful tall tale!]
[Reward: Precision +10%]
[Current Tall Tale Level: Bronze (20/100)]
Usopp felt a warm current flow into his body, and the slingshot in his hand seemed to become more familiar. He looked at his hands in surprise: "I really got stronger!"
Zoro rolled his eyes: "This system is too perfect for this storyteller."
Luffy laughed heartily: "Usopp, you can change your name to 'Tall Tale King' from now on!"
At the same time,
Ron also received a tenfold return on the sub-system's reward!
Ten times 10% is 100%!
Now Ron's Precision has reached a 100% increase!
Ron nodded with satisfaction: "Remember, telling tall tales is just a means; getting stronger is the goal." He patted Usopp's shoulder, "In future battles, if you can intimidate enemies with your tales, the system will give you extra rewards."
Usopp clenched his fists, his eyes burning with fighting spirit: "Don't worry! I will definitely become the Sniper King who is best at telling tall tales!"
Just then, Luffy in the crow's nest suddenly shouted: "What's that ahead, a floating restaurant?! Its bow is actually shaped like a fish head??"
"If I'm not mistaken, that should be the sea restaurant Baratie!" A hint of a smile flashed in Ron's eyes: "It seems Usopp's first practical tall tale opportunity has arrived."
The Going Merry adjusted its course and sailed towards the distant sea restaurant, while Usopp had already begun to conceive his "grand tall tale plan," trembling all over with excitement!
As the sea restaurant drew closer,
On deck, Luffy swung between the masts like an excited monkey, his rubber arms constantly stretching and retracting, his eyes under his straw hat gleaming with desire.
"Meat! It's a real restaurant!" he shouted, drooling, his stomach rumbling like thunder, "Finally, I don't have to eat Zoro's charcoal and Usopp's strange stew anymore!"
Zoro leaned against the ship's rail and snorted coldly when he heard that: "It's good enough to have something to eat, you idiot Captain."
Usopp, however, completely ignored their conversation. He sat cross-legged in the center of the deck, with his homemade notebook spread open in front of him, densely filled with notes: "Advanced Guide to the Tall Tale System," "How to Tell Tall Tales Elegantly Yet Powerfully," "108 Poses for Telling Tall Tales"...
"According to the system description..." He pushed up his non-existent glasses, his face displaying an academic focus, "The criteria for a successful tall tale is 'to make the target feel shock, admiration, or fear'..."
His long nose turned slightly red with excitement, "In other words, whether it's bluffing, exaggerating, or genuine skill, as long as it makes others think 'Wow, that's amazing,' it counts as a success!"
Thinking of this, Usopp couldn't help but stand up and strike an exaggerated pose towards the sea: "I, Captain Usopp, am a man who once sank a Marine battleship with a single slingshot stone!"
"Wow! Really? Usopp, you're amazing!"
Luffy's eyes were full of excitement, looking at Usopp with great shock!
[Ding! Successful tall tale!]
[Reward: Precision +5%]
[Current Tall Tale Level: Bronze (25/100)]
"Hahaha! It worked again!" Usopp danced with excitement, "This system is simply too perfect for me!"
Luffy was immediately very disappointed: "Tch~ It's a lie again."
"It works every time!"
Ron stood at the bow, the sea breeze fluttering his cape. He looked back at Usopp, who was immersed in the pleasure of telling tall tales, and the corner of his mouth curved slightly upwards.
This system was indeed tailor-made for Usopp; it not only allowed him to indulge his love for storytelling but also genuinely improved his strength. Most importantly, as his tall tale level increased, the system would unlock more advanced sniping skills.
Similarly,
For every reward these sub-system hosts received, he would get a tenfold return!
"500 meters ahead, the sea restaurant Baratie!" Luffy in the crow's nest suddenly shouted, his rubber neck stretched to an exaggerated degree, his nose twitching incessantly, "I smell stew! And grilled fish! Steak! Seafood paella!"
Zoro's stomach also growled uncooperatively. Eating Sea Kings caught by Luffy and Zoro's own burnt meat every day had indeed made them long for proper cooking.
Usopp quickly put away his notebook and put on a profound expression: "Hmph, merely a sea restaurant... I, Captain Usopp, have eaten food prepared by eight thousand subordinates..."
"Wow...."
[Ding! Successful tall tale!]
[Reward: Precision +2%]
[Current Tall Tale Level: Bronze (27/100)]
Ron shook his head helplessly: "Usopp, telling tall tales to your own crewmates will result in discounted rewards, and your tall tale level will stagnate."
"Ah? Is that so?" Usopp scratched his head, then his eyes lit up, "That's perfect! We'll have new audience members soon!"
As the Merry slowly approached, the uniquely shaped sea restaurant was fully revealed to everyone. The restaurant's flag fluttered on the ship-shaped building, and neatly dressed waiters could vaguely be seen moving about.
Luffy impatiently stretched out his arm and shot directly towards the restaurant: "Meat! I'm coming!"
"Hey! Wait for us!" Usopp hurriedly slung on his slingshot bag, then turned to Ron and said, "Vice-Captain, watch me this time! I'm going to tell the grandest tall tale in the restaurant!"
Ron smiled and nodded: "Go ahead, just don't go too far."
Zoro sighed and jumped off the ship as well: "I hope we don't cause any more trouble..."
The Going Merry quietly anchored beside the restaurant, and no one noticed the hint of anticipation in Ron's eyes. He knew that in this restaurant, a future chef crewmate was waiting for them.
Soon,
As soon as the Going Merry was anchored, Luffy impatiently stretched his rubber arm and, with a "whoosh," shot directly into the restaurant's main entrance.
Zoro and Ron followed more calmly, while Usopp—the absolute protagonist of the day—stood at the restaurant entrance, took a deep breath, and adjusted his plaid shirt and beloved sniper goggles.
"It's time to show off my true skills," he muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with the self-confidence of a "Tall Tale King."
"Bang!"
The restaurant door was forcefully pushed open. Usopp stood at the entrance with his hands on his hips and his chin held high, in a disdainful posture, as if looking down on all living beings. His sharp gaze swept over every table of guests in the restaurant, finally landing on the chef behind the bar.
"Everyone!" He suddenly clapped his hands, the crisp sound echoing through the restaurant, "Stop what you're doing, and turn your attention to me!"
The restaurant immediately fell silent. The dining guests, the busy waiters, and even the chefs flipping pans in the kitchen involuntarily stopped their movements and looked in unison at the long-nosed boy who had suddenly burst in.
Usopp nodded with satisfaction, then leaped onto an empty chair, surveying the entire room from above: "Today, I'm in a good mood!" He waved his hand grandly, "Everyone here today, your bill is on me, Captain Usopp!"
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