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Closing the doors and windows, Auguro called up the System.
"System, draw from the Purple Epic Gacha Pool!"
The Epic Draw Ticket dissolved into a stream of light and rushed into the pool. Unfortunately, the resulting purple star did not contain the golden specks that had marked Rukia Kuchiki's draw.
"Well, you can't be too greedy! There aren't many people with Captain potential like Rukia Kuchiki in the first place!" Auguro rationalized to himself.
Oom!
The void trembled violently. The next second, a brilliant purple star appeared before Auguro, then coalesced into a card.
A beautiful, alluring face appeared on the card.
Name:Rangiku Matsumoto
Power: Vice-Captain Level
Position: Tenth Division Vice-Captain
Ability:Zanpakutō: Haineko (Ash Cat)
Auguro's eyes instantly lit up. A Vice-Captain!
This was a pleasant surprise! Furthermore, with his territory significantly expanded, he desperately needed someone to maintain order. As the Vice-Captain of the Tenth Division (Patrol and Security Squad), Rangiku Matsumoto was the perfect solution to his immediate problem!
"Summon!"
The purple card exploded and finally merged into a human form. Orange, wavy hair, and a beauty mark at the corner of her lips made her unforgettable. Her Shinigami robes were half-open, revealing a profound and majestic cleavage.
Seeing her in person, Auguro couldn't help but marvel. He had to admit that even in the exaggeratedly proportioned world of One Piece, Rangiku Matsumoto's assets were still top-tier!
"Tenth Division Vice-Captain Rangiku Matsumoto, greets my Lord Soul King!"
Rangiku Matsumoto knelt on one knee. A fascinating ripple went through the majestic sight before Auguro.
Good heavens, is she not wearing anything underneath?
"Lord Soul King?"
Seemingly noticing Auguro's strange gaze, Rangiku Matsumoto didn't get angry or shy away. Instead, she winked playfully at him.
Auguro awkwardly looked away. "Ahem! Rise!"
He then brought up the System interface.
Host: Sith Auguro
Identity: Soul King (Reio)
Divine Realm Template: Soul Society
Divine Realm Level:2
Territory: Papaloko Island, Cocoyasi Village
Population:6,271
Abilities: Reiatsu (Normal), Swordsmanship (Normal), Hand-to-Hand Combat (Hakuda) (Normal), Flash Step (Shunpo) (Normal), Demon Arts (Kidō) (Elite)
Zanpakutō:The Origin (Yuan) (Now Awakened: Hisagomaru, Sode no Shirayuki, Haineko)
Subordinates: Rangiku Matsumoto (Epic), Rukia Kuchiki (Epic), Hanatarō Yamada (Epic), Nami (Epic), Ōura (Rare),... (Thirty-six Common)
Achievement Points:1,275
Although also a Vice-Captain, the power feedback Rangiku Matsumoto granted Auguro was slightly weaker.
However, while the ability panel only showed Hakuda and Kidō increasing by one rank, Auguro knew his strength had more than doubled compared to before! If he was previously only at the threshold of a normal Soul Reaper, he was now just one step away from being an elite Soul Reaper!
Auguro estimated his current strength was at least that of a Marine Captain, and perhaps, thanks to the special abilities of his Zanpakutō, he might even be able to defeat a lower-ranking officer!
However, as his power increased, Auguro realized he would only receive feedback from subordinates who were stronger than him in the future.
Next, Auguro summoned the Ten-Man Guard Squad and used the Inter-World Gate to anchor the coordinates of Cocoyasi Village. He planned to keep the main gate body at his headquarters on Papaloko Island. This way, if anything happened in Cocoyasi Village, they could send rapid reinforcements.
A short while later, Nami and the others returned to Cocoyasi Village with a huge haul of treasure. Auguro also joined the crowd in the village square.
Glancing around, Auguro noticed the treasure pile was far more than 100 million Berries.
Nami spoke up immediately.
"Lord Auguro, this includes the treasure Arlong stole from other villages, totaling over 300 million Berries!"
Auguro realized his mistake. While the original story only focused on Cocoyasi Village, the Arlong Pirates actually ruled over at least a dozen other villages!
Auguro asked, "How do you intend to deal with this?"
Nami hesitated, then answered, "We want to return the treasure. After all, they are like us; it's hard enough for them to just survive!"
Nami was, as always, the kind-hearted girl he remembered. In the original story, despite her obsession with Berries, she didn't hesitate to use 200 million Berries (the entire Straw Hat Pirates' savings) to save the fish-woman Camie. No miser would ever do that! But Nami did.
Auguro nodded.
"Do as you wish!"
Seeing Auguro agree, Nami was overjoyed and immediately gathered people to begin dividing and organizing the treasure.
Auguro's mind, however, stirred. Villages just like Cocoyasi? Weren't those ready-made territories for him!
"Nami, when you go to return the treasure, take Rukia with you!" Auguro said, feeling a slight thrill.
"Tell them that if they are willing to submit to my rule, I will also offer them my protection!"
The land and population of a dozen villages! Even if only half of them joined him, it would be enough to double the size of his Divine Realm!
Rukia Kuchiki frowned slightly at the order.
"Lord Soul King, if I leave, who will protect your safety?"
"You don't need to worry about that. Lord Soul King's safety will be my responsibility!"
Before Rukia Kuchiki could finish, a mischievous and charming voice cut in. The curvy, attractive Rangiku Matsumoto, along with Hanatarō Yamada, led the Ten-Man Guard Squad marching over, pretending to be newly arrived reinforcements.
Rukia Kuchiki was instantly relieved.
"So it's Vice-Captain Matsumoto! With your assistance, I am reassured!"
Seeing that Auguro had acquired so many more people, and that the leader of the group was a woman who seemed no weaker than Rukia Kuchiki, the people of Cocoyasi Village felt an even greater sense of awe toward Auguro.
With Rangiku Matsumoto present, Rukia Kuchiki felt safe leaving for the other villages. Genzo volunteered to lead the way. Although he was the patrolman, Genzo essentially acted as the village chief and had experience interacting with other villages, which could prevent unnecessary complications.
With the oppression of the Arlong Pirates gone, the next few days saw Cocoyasi Village seemingly reborn. Smiles returned to everyone's faces.
Auguro was ecstatic because the System notifications kept coming.
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, on conquering a new territory, Robato Village! Reward: 200 Achievement Points."
"Ding! Congratulations, Host, on conquering a new territory, Bolko Town! Reward: 400 Achievement Points."
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It was clear that these were the towns and villages Rukia Kuchiki had successfully persuaded to pledge allegiance to him.
By the time Rukia Kuchiki returned to Cocoyasi Village, nine more villages and towns had sworn loyalty to Auguro, earning him nearly 4,000 Achievement Points!
"It's true! Compared to the meager daily fixed income, territorial expansion offers a much larger reward!"
Auguro glanced at the System interface, deep in thought.
"Is the System encouraging me to constantly expand because the Divine Realm level is still low?"
Even after his massive territorial expansion, his daily income was only 20 fixed points and 10 bonus points, totaling 30 points. Compared to the rewards for conquering territory, that was pathetic.
"Lord Soul King! Three villages still refuse to swear allegiance, and two are still considering it!"
Inside the house, Rukia Kuchiki knelt on one knee, respectfully reporting the results of her trip.