Four days later.
In the training room.
"Which Devil Fruit do you all think would be best for Chris to choose?"
Sweetheart Empress looked at the Devil Fruit encyclopedia on the table and asked with a gentle smile.
Betty exhaled a puff of smoke and said calmly, "That's not something we can decide. Let Chris choose for himself."
Perona, as always, was floating in the air, full of excitement.
"I think the Mythical Zoan Bat Fruit is awesome!
If someone eats that fruit, they'll stay forever young and never grow old!
Tsk tsk, what a powerful Devil Fruit—ha-re ha-re ha-re…"
Reiju gently shook her head, resting her delicate chin in her hand. On her stunning face was a gentle, lovable smile.
"That fruit may be incredibly valuable to most people—everyone would want it.
But to Chris, it's not that special."
Reiju looked at Chris with admiration in her beautiful eyes and said confidently,
"Chris has developed his Repel Fruit to an incredible degree.
I believe that one day, he'll unlock a new ability—repelling aging.
When that day comes, the Bat Fruit will be completely useless and nothing more than a burden."
"I agree," Bakara nodded with a light smile and firm tone.
"Chris will definitely master that ability. No doubt about it.
Even though the Bat Fruit is a rare Mythical Zoan, it just doesn't suit Chris."
Sweetheart Empress flipped through the encyclopedia again, eventually stopping at a pineapple-shaped Devil Fruit.
It was light purple, with a spiral snail-like pattern.
"Chris mentioned several Devil Fruits he liked, but the one he's most interested in is the Dark-Dark Fruit."
She looked at the strange fruit and frowned, puzzled.
"This fruit doesn't allow for elementization. That's a fatal flaw.
I think it'd be better not to choose this one."
Betty leaned back in her chair, legs crossed, and took another puff of her cigarette.
"From the list Chris gave, the one I like best is the Paramecia-class—Crush-Crush Fruit.
Just from the name alone, you can tell it's powerful.
If Chris eats it, with his insane talent, he'll definitely be able to crush everything."
"No way," Perona shook her head, objecting,
"If you're going to pick a Paramecia-type, why not go with the Bone-Bone Fruit?
After eating it, your body can grow extra bones! That's so fun! Ha-re ha-re ha-re~~"
Reiju smiled sweetly, offering her own opinion.
"If it were up to me, I'd suggest Chris take the Air Pressure Fruit.
That Paramecia-type Devil Fruit would be like wings for him."
"With it, he could control the air pressure over an entire battlefield.
When the enemy least expects it, boom—he detonates the air pressure.
And he can just repel space and escape instantly.
He'd be safe, while his enemies would be seriously wounded."
Reiju rubbed her fair chin and added with a smile,
"Of course, that's just my personal take—it may not be the best one."
"You've got a solid analysis. I'm sure Chris has already considered all this,"
Bakara smoothed her red hair and smiled.
"But among the Paramecia types, what Chris values most is the Clone Fruit.
If he eats it, he'll be able to create another version of himself.
His combat power would increase exponentially.
Two against one—who could possibly beat Chris then?"
Suddenly, a voice came from the door—an alert from the lookout.
"Report…
Approaching Callett Town ahead, approaching…"
The group of women paused their conversation upon hearing the alert.
Sweetheart Empress closed the Devil Fruit encyclopedia and smiled.
"Alright, let's stop discussing this. Chris will make his own decision.
What's important now is we need to go into town and buy cosmetics. That's top priority!"
She touched her cheek and sighed.
"We've been drifting at sea for so long—my skin's getting bad. I have to stock up this time."
Betty shot her a look and said grumpily,
"Every time we stop somewhere, you buy a mountain of makeup—and you still have the nerve to say that?"
"We're finally reaching town! I wanna go shopping so badly—being on the ship is so boring,"
Perona said happily as she fluttered up and down in the air.
Reiju chuckled and joined in,
"Since everyone's shopping, I'll get some lipstick too."
At that moment, Bakara looked at the figure ahead and said gently,
"Chris, pause for a second. I think… some good luck just arrived."
The other women were momentarily stunned.
That fast? More good luck again?
Unbelievable.
"Let's go."
As always, Chris was decisive. He sheathed his blood-red saber and walked toward the door.
Sweetheart Empress stood up, smiling,
"Wonder what it'll be this time—a Devil Fruit? A new recruit?"
Betty shrugged,
"If we're in a town, no way it's a Devil Fruit—it must be a new crew member."
"Big Sis Bakara is amazing. Every time she says that, this princess gets super excited—ha-re ha-re ha-re~~"
Perona flew up beside Bakara, face full of anticipation.
Reiju walked gracefully, nodded with a smile, and said,
"Bakara's Devil Fruit power really is incredible.
With her around, and Chris's strength, no matter what we do, success is guaranteed."
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