Chapter 117: Paramecia-Type Devil Fruit
The feeling of power surging from the new template overlay.
The sense of freedom from the first limiter being removed.
Made Aokiji's entire body tremble spontaneously.
A vigorous life force surged out, causing the glacier below to shake.
Sure enough, my conjecture was correct. No matter how difficult the limiter was to overcome, once the limit was reached, even if the template only increased strength by 0.01%, it would be enough to break through!
What's more, this template can be considered among the top tier of first prizes, second only to the special prize.
[Host Name: Aokiji]
[Obtained New Character Template: Bartholomew Kuma]
[Current Templates Owned: Aokiji, Kaido, Kuma]
[Bartholomew Kuma's Embodied Will: To become a Liberation Warrior who brings laughter and freedom to others, like Sun God Nika]
[Execution: 0% (Unlocked)]
[Progress Bar Unlock Condition: Save at least 500 lives]
The Paw-Paw Fruit, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit ability with immense potential.
It possesses the ability to repel everything, even special attacks like slashes, flames, and even Souls.
It can even repel and materialize concepts like fatigue, pain, and memories.
A top-tier Devil Fruit that covers attack, defense, movement, and healing.
And Kuma's special bloodline—the Buccaneer Tribe—brings enhancements far beyond the Physique of ordinary humans.
Aokiji looked at his palm, his mind controlling the surge of new power within his body, and a soft Paw-Paw appeared.
Then, with a thought, the Paw-Paw vanished.
The System is quite considerate.
Knowing that the Paw-Paw might look a bit strange in everyday life, it added a hidden function.
At this moment, Saitama, Bang, and the others, seeing his surging Aura gradually subside, finally couldn't hold back their curiosity.
"Aokiji, you've finished your Breakthrough, right?" Saitama sat up, propping himself with his hands.
"Was it my imagination, or did something appear on Aokiji's hand for a moment just now?" Bang raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"You didn't see wrong." Aokiji activated the Paw-Paw Fruit ability.
A round, compressed air bubble appeared in his hand, accompanied by a soft, bouncy sound effect.
"Not only did I have a Breakthrough, but I also developed a new Psychic Power."
"Nani?!—×N"
"If I recall correctly, transforming into an Azure Dragon was also a new Psychic Power you developed recently," Metal Bat recalled with a hint of daze.
"Is Psychic Power something that's so easy to develop?"
Aokiji spread his hand.
Allowing everyone to see the somewhat cute spherical compressed air bubble more clearly.
Above it were four smaller spheres, combining to resemble the soft paw pad of some animal.
"But it just developed. Talent (System) is an unreasonable thing, you know."
"This shape, could it be an ability to transform into some creature again?" Darkshine guessed, stroking his chin.
"So cute!! Can I touch it, Aokiji-Chan!" Puri-Puri Prisoner's eyes lit up.
"No." Aokiji decisively rejected Puri-Puri Prisoner's request.
Then, he replied to Darkshine's question, saying:
"It's not a transformation; it's a special ability."
"It's hard to describe in words. It's a good time for me to get familiar with my new ability, so let's have a real combat session."
"After waiting so long, it's time to practice."
Aokiji looked at Bang.
The old man, a Grandmaster of martial arts, said helplessly:
"You young people have had your fill of fighting. You use new moves on this old man, don't you?"
Bang seemed to complain a bit, but the hidden expectation in his eyes was unmistakable.
He thumped his lower back twice, looking at the young man before him, whose talent was so terrifying that he might reach the "Peak of Martial Arts," yet had even greater potential in the field of Psychic Power.
His heart was filled with intense curiosity.
"Then let's spar. Let this old man witness the wonder of Psychic Power."
Saitama stood up and walked with Darkshine and the others to the edge of the glacier.
Far away in the Research Institute, Dr. Bofoi's expression remained unchanged, but a rare feeling of emotion arose in his heart.
Even if the Metal Knight unit is destroyed today, it's worth it!
Metal Bat's peculiar Aura.
Superalloy Darkshine's muscles, which surpassed human biological concepts.
Saitama's exaggerated strength and growth rate.
Without even a moment to analyze, next up was Bang's exquisite and profound martial arts mastery!
And... Dr. Bofoi stared intently at Aokiji, who was in a casual posture on the screen.
This man, whom he still couldn't understand, once again defied common sense, developing yet another Psychic Power in a short period!
"Elder, please go first."
Aokiji politely waved his hand, signaling.
Bang narrowed his eyes in confusion.
He had dealt with Aokiji many times and didn't think Aokiji was a particularly respectful child towards elders.
This uncharacteristic behavior made Bang wary.
This brat, he must be up to something mischievous.
Like last time when they had hotpot, he seriously offered the old man super spicy seasoning, saying it would make him full of vitality.
"No, no, Aokiji, you've fought several battles in a row, so you must have consumed a lot of stamina. How could this old man be so rude as to take the first move?"
Bang displayed the demeanor of a martial arts Grandmaster, waving his hand in refusal.
"Alright, then I'll go first." Aokiji responded very straightforwardly.
So straightforward that Bang suspected he had fallen into a trap.
But then he saw Aokiji raise his hand and pat himself.
Red energy emanated from his body, forming the same shape as the previous bear paw air bubble.
About the size of a soccer ball.
What is this?
Bang stared, observing, but couldn't make anything of it.
"Can the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist block this thing?"
Drawing out the slight fatigue from his stamina consumption, Aokiji pretended nothing happened and spoke provocative words.
How could Bang not hear it?
But he had already given up the first move and had said he wanted to witness the wonder of Psychic Power.
Bang couldn't bring himself to dodge and not accept the challenge.
Moreover, strong individuals always have ample confidence in themselves.
Bang was no different regarding the martial arts he mastered.
"Hoho, then this old man will try."
Aokiji chuckled inwardly and pushed the red bubble forward.
The speed was not fast.
A doubt arose in Bang's mind: Is this really a serious attack?
But he still assumed the familiar Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist stance.
His arm swung and made contact—
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...There are two points about the Paw-Paw Fruit that need clarification.
Firstly, regarding the transfer of fatigue and damage, some believe that the recipient must willingly accept it for the damage to be transferred.
However, the author checked the original Japanese manga, and also reviewed the official website and One Piece Wiki pages, but found no text stating that "active acceptance" is required for the transfer.
Therefore, this book's setting is that the damage transfer from repelling does not require the other party's consent; as long as it touches, it can be forcibly infused.
The second point.
Is the "light speed" setting of the Paw-Paw Fruit.
Initially, the author thought it was simply a rumor or a mistranslation.
But the dialogue in the original Japanese version also states "light speed," referring to striking the air at light speed to form shockwaves.
Note that the dialogue here refers to the speed at which the Devil Fruit ability strikes as "light speed," not that the shockwave's speed is light speed.
Regarding Kuma's teleportation, the official website describes it as "super high-speed movement," not that Kuma teleports at "light speed."
However, after researching, it is said—and note, it is said—
In the official data book "ONE PIECE BLUE DEEP," there is a description of the Paw-Paw Fruit's ability details: "The paw pads on the palm can freely control the speed at which matter is repelled, with the maximum speed even reaching light speed."
The author does not have this data book and cannot verify the authenticity of this statement for now, but asking an AI confirmed that this description indeed exists.
Therefore, this book adopts this "light speed" setting. By repeatedly accumulating the release of the Paw-Paw Fruit's ability, or by consuming a large amount of stamina at once, light speed can be achieved.