I reached the top of Pirates

Chapter 253, Section 252: The Salt-Salt Fruit!

evening.

He sat back on the sofa in the living room of the private room, with his legs propped up on the coffee table.

He took a sip of wine to relax his body.

Mercer looked at Pepe, who was dressed and walking out of the bedroom with weak legs.

After taking a couple of steps, it changed to floating.

"Hah, it seems like my body's self-healing is malfunctioning. The swelling has gone down, but my legs are still weak. What should I do?"

With puffed-out cheeks and evasive eyes, she glared at Moses, then huffed and puffed:
"This is her first time, can't you be a little gentler?"

He came to Mercer's side, straddled Mercer's lap, and grabbed Mercer's face with both hands.

Wearing a black gothic-style dress, her soft body pressed against Mercer's, causing Mercer to burst into laughter:
"And who is it that keeps shouting that they are the queen and that they want to ride the throne? And who is it that keeps saying 'faster, faster!'"

Pepe blushed and covered Messer's mouth with both hands, quickly saying:
"Stop talking, I give up, okay?"

As soon as he finished speaking, his body went limp, and he wrapped his arms around Mercer's neck, pressing his head tightly against Mercer's neck, breathing softly.

A few seconds later, a cheerful laugh rang out: "Hehe!"

"From now on, you belong to me. They are all newcomers."

He inhaled the faint fragrance emanating from the girl and wrapped his arms around her slender waist:

"Rest if you're tired. I sense that Kuzan is on Island 69."

Pepe opened her mouth and gently bit Mercer's earlobe. "I don't want to. Take me with you. I don't want to be separated from you at all right now."

"Eat me up, I need to rest inside you."

The gray mist spread out, and Messer stood up. Pepe had already been swallowed and merged.

In my mind, Peipei's voice was languid: "I'm going to sleep now. If you want something to eat, you can go and eat it yourself later."

Mercer was speechless: "He's not even eating."

Peipei laughed: "Anyway, in the fused state, even if I don't eat, I can still feel it from you."

Remember to have dessert later.

After saying that, Peipei fell asleep.

Mercer pushed open the door and went outside, breathing in the fresh air.

Thinking of how badly Peipei played today, I couldn't help but smile.

Walking down the street, I bought some kebabs and ate them as I headed toward the port of Island 69. Before long, I arrived and saw a warship docked at the port.

Sensing someone still fast asleep on the deck, it floated and landed on the deck.

"What time is it? Are you still sleeping here?"

A few seconds later, Kuzan sat up from the recliner, took off his eye mask, scratched his head, yawned, and looked at Moses with a resentful expression:

"You said you'd come to make the deal today, but you're nowhere to be seen. There's not even a trace of you on the island. I thought you'd already left."

A hint of embarrassment flashed in Moses' eyes; he was busy with important business and had forgotten about it.

I just remembered.

"Hey! It's still today, don't be angry. Just think of it as a day off. I saw you were sleeping quite well. I'll treat you to barbecue later."

Kuzan said speechlessly, "I'm a general, you know, I'm very busy."

"Shall we go have some barbecue first, and then come back to trade?"

Moses looked at him and smiled.

Kuzan said helplessly, "Let's trade first. We definitely won't be able to enjoy the game if we have missions."

Upon entering the cabin, one sees twenty large leather trunks and a treasure chest.

Upon opening the treasure chest, Moses found three Devil Fruits and a document.

I picked up the document and started looking at it. It was a set of 112 dietary supplement recipes.

I glanced through them and they were all delicious dishes that could only be made through special cooking methods.

"The 500 million Berries have already been deducted. You actually got a good deal this time. You rarely see so many recipes gathered together outside."

"I've always had a good eye and can always pick out what's most valuable to me."

"By the way, your headquarters didn't tamper with these three Devil Fruits of mine, did they? Otherwise, how come they're all these kinds of things?"

Kuzan said speechlessly, "Don't you have any self-awareness? Given all this, how could they possibly give you the ability to fight?"

By the way, didn't you let Garp and the others know you're safe?

"It's been reported."

I called Robin and the others on my way here.

【Paranoia-type. Candy Fruit (A)】

[Paramecia Type. Salt-Salt Fruit (A)]

[Paramecia Type. Nut-Fish Fruit (A)]

Three food-type Devil Fruits. It's amazing how they went to such lengths to find these fruits to deal with me.

Mercer said he liked it very much, after all, food is the most important thing for people.

But is the Salt-Salt Fruit really not a Logia-type fruit?

The user can turn their entire body into salt, possessing a unique Paramecia-type ability with corrosive salt-forming properties. Seeing that Moses' gaze was fixed on the Salt-Salt Fruit, Kuzan said:

"The Salt-Salt Fruit is a very interesting Devil Fruit. Although it's powerful, it dissolves when it comes into contact with water, which is a big flaw."

Messer shook his head. "It's already pretty good. It can be used as half a Logia-type."

The gray fog devoured everything that belonged to it.

Mercer laughed and said, "Let's go, let's go to the night market to get something to eat."

Kuzan smiled helplessly and followed Moses off the warship, heading towards the nearby Island 42.

There was some silence along the way.

It wasn't until they arrived at a private room in a self-service barbecue restaurant and drank three glasses of wine that he finally spoke, looking completely bewildered:
"It's strange that the Five Elders would back down. I always thought that the Celestial Dragons would never back down to anyone."

Fueled by alcohol, Kuzan asked Moses a question, venting his confusion.

Scoop out a small piece of mousse cake with a spoon and put it in your mouth; the delicious sensation travels from your taste buds to your mind.

After swallowing, Moses picked up another piece of roast meat and put it in his mouth, looking at him and smiling:
“Violence often only succumbs to greater violence; you just haven’t encountered this situation before.”

"But they won't give in so easily; they'll definitely find a chance to eliminate you behind the scenes."

Moses said calmly, "I know."

Kuzan laughed. "Looks like I don't need to say anything more."

Moses: "Do you think I'll become arrogant and think I'm invincible because of this?"

Looking at Kuzan's expression, Mercer smiled faintly:

"Actually, if I just hide, I can make sure they can never find me again."

An island high in the sky, or a fish-man island deep in the ocean, or a floating island that has lived in the sky forever.

"Wouldn't that leave those five old Dengs helpless?"

Kuzan was stunned. Mercer was right; he did indeed have that ability.

The world government has little control over the high altitudes or the deep sea.

"Aren't you going to dodge?"

Mercer looked at him speechlessly. "Why are you hiding from them? Shouldn't they be the ones who are wary of me?"

Kuzan was equally speechless: "Don't think that the Float-Float Fruit is invincible. There are many ways to counter it in the world."

For example, the Gravity Fruit, which is also a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit; the Gravity-Attraction Fruit, which hasn't appeared for many years; or the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, which is hailed as the strongest Logia-type Devil Fruit.

When Mercer heard his words, his expression turned strange. Was this guy subtly reminding him of something?

And the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, it's about time it was reborn.

A while ago, several of the Devil Fruits in my house that had lost their effectiveness suddenly rotted away.

That is
Moses looked at him and laughed. "Do you think all my strength is based on my Devil Fruit ability?"

Kuzan was taken aback for a moment.

Come back to your senses.

They didn't know, but he knew exactly how mysterious this guy was.

Mercer pointed to the meat on the hot plate in front of him, which was already emitting a burnt smell. Kuzan realized what was happening and quickly flipped it over.

"Let's drink, let's not talk about those boring things. We're out eating, so let's talk about something interesting."

Kuzan laughed. "By the way, where's your Peipei? You didn't even take her with you when you went out to eat."

"Did Borsalino tell you?"

Kuzan nodded.

Mercer chuckled, "She's tired and sleeping."

Kuzan nodded without asking any further questions.

Kuzan left late after a barbecue dinner, reeking of alcohol.

Moses returned to his hotel room.

The gray fog spread out and placed the sleeping Peipei on the bed.

After taking a shower in the bathroom, I lay down on the bed.

Not long after, there was a rustling sound beside her, and then a hot, delicate touch pressed against her. Mercer opened her eyes.

I lifted the blanket and took a look.

A look of helplessness crossed his face, followed by a mocking and provocative gaze.

Hard!

She wants to be a queen, yet she's still silently mouthing the words "slave."

next second.

The gray fog vortex spread.

The liberated serfs sing a song!
penetrating!

……

Before I knew it, it was dawn again.

Mercer rubbed his forehead, looking at Pepe lying beside him, sleeping soundly with a smile on her face.

He slapped her across the face in a huff.

Snapped!
The next second, Peipei reached out and covered her pert buttocks, closing her eyes and muttering:

"I'm not coming. We can play tonight. Cover me with the blanket."

Moses: "."

Close your eyes and go to sleep!

I got up in the evening and went out for a meal.

In the blink of an eye, the two had spent a week here.

I thoroughly explored all the interesting places in the Sabaody Archipelago.

The two left their footprints in many places.

afternoon.

As the two walked down the street, the curvaceous Pepe poked Mercer's waist with her finger, asking with curiosity in her eyes, "Doesn't it hurt here?"

He then pointed to a stall not far away: "There are grilled kidneys over there, do you want some?"

Upon hearing this, Mercer's lips twitched involuntarily. "Shut up, where did you learn all that stuff? Besides, I'm in great shape and full of energy."

I don't need those things.

Peipei covered her mouth and laughed: "Of course I know, you're very skilled. But even the most famous sword needs to be properly maintained, right?"

Mercer, speechless, grabbed her cheek:

"Read less of those kinds of books in the future."

Peipei happily exclaimed, "Mmm, I already have you, so I won't look at you anymore!"

"."

As soon as she finished speaking, I watched her run out happily, my eyes twitching as I listened to her telling the vendor over there: "One hundred skewers."

Speechless, he rubbed his forehead with his left hand, his peripheral vision catching the plainclothes officers watching them furtively from a distance.

His eyes narrowed, and an invisible spiritual deterrent was precisely targeted.

Six figures collapsed to the ground, their eyes rolling back in their head.

"CP?" Mercer thought to himself.

These past few days, I've noticed these people monitoring me from time to time.

Do you really think you didn't notice?

Or did they think their disguise was so good that it could fool their own senses?

A moment later, Peipei came running over, holding a handful of grilled kidneys in each hand and beaming with joy.
"Eat quickly, I'll take care of your kidneys from now on."

Gray mist rose from Mercer's body, and the dew flew into his hand, transforming and multiplying into a ten-meter-diameter piece of dew.

He lifted Pepe by the collar and brought her down onto the sword.

Amid gasps of surprise from passersby.

The cold dew rises high into the sky.

Hala harala harala!

Joyful laughter echoed in the sky as the two sat on the sword and flew towards the Western Sea.

Mercer was eating grilled kidneys, and to be honest, they were quite chewy.

Spicy flavor!

Thousands of meters in the air.

Sitting in Moses's lap with her head on his shoulder, Pepe chuckled smugly, seemingly lost in thought about something delightful.

"What do you think it would feel like to play in the sky like this?"

Pepe turned her head to look at Mercer, her eyes flashing with curiosity and inquiry. Mercer said calmly:
"The wind makes my bottom feel cool."

Peipei pouted: "I don't believe it. If you're so capable, try it with me!"

Oh ho! You still don't believe me?

A new storm has emerged!

We cannot stand still.

Take courage.

Grab the ponytail.

Second Battalion Commander! Fire!
……

Wow!

In a low-temperature hot spring on a deserted island.

Peipei popped her head out and stuck out her sour tongue.

Looking at Messer, who was leaning against the pool wall, her little face was flushed:
"So even if you use your abilities to control the wind, it really is a bit cold in the sky."

Luckily, we discovered this deserted island with an active volcanic hot spring.

She turned around, revealing her fair and smooth back, her voice languid and weak:

"Give me a back rub."

Moses looked at her and smiled:
"How did you get your body shape back?"

She rolled her eyes at Messer, turning her head to the side. "We're going back soon. If things change too much, they'll definitely notice."

I'm not stupid, and I don't want to become the target of everyone's criticism.

Oh, and remember to come see me tonight!

Moses: "."

"Mercy, you tell me, we didn't use any protection, do you think I might get pregnant?"

At this point, her face paled slightly, and she said hesitantly, "I'm not ready yet. I'm still young."

I'm not ready to have a baby yet.

Mercer scratched his head. "Haven't you noticed yet? The ammunition that entered your body has already been converted into life energy and absorbed by you, hasn't it?"

"Huh? Is that so?"

"some."

"No wonder I've had so much energy these past few days, it turns out it was you who was behind this. Humph!"

"You really don't want to have a baby with me? I'm angry! (╬▔皿▔)!"

Mercer was speechless. How could this woman change her attitude so suddenly!

"Then I."

Before she could finish speaking, Peipei patted her chest and burst into laughter:
"Fine, I'll forgive you this time, but you can't do this again when I want a baby in the future, you know?"

Mercer sighed helplessly, "Oh!"

In fact, as I continue to evolve, I'm not even sure if I'll ever have children.

Actually, forget it, those things aren't important at all.

After playing in the water, we continued our journey.

After one hour.

A floating island appeared several thousand meters in the sky not far away. The two flew over on their swords and landed on the deck of a ship at the edge of the island.

Pepe jumped off the sword and happily ran into the cabin, going up to the second floor.

When Mercer arrived at the restaurant, he saw that only Makino and Bear were there. That made sense, it was already evening and time for dinner.

"I'm home!"

Upon seeing Moses return, Makino's eyes lit up. She put down the vegetables she was washing, ran over, looked Moses up and down, then breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile:

"Go wash up, dinner will be ready in a little while."

Mercer nodded and smiled, "I'm sorry to have worried you."

Makino gently shook her head:
"As long as you're okay."

At this moment, Xiong Bao looked Mei Se up and down, a hint of doubt in his eyes. Why did Pei Pei smell so strong? He couldn't figure it out.

"Messer, where's Pepe? Why does the bear smell her scent so strongly on you?"

Moses' gaze sharpened slightly as she glanced at him, then chuckled helplessly.

"Nonsense, how could it not be interesting if I'm with you every day?"

A look of confusion crossed Xiong Bao's eyes. He felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

then.

He nodded: "Oh, I see."

However, the speaker meant no harm, but the listener took it to heart.

Makino narrowed her eyes slightly as she sized up Mercer, and smiled sweetly:
"I suddenly remembered something."

Turning back to Xiong Bao, he said:
"Is it alright if I leave the kitchen work to you?"

Xiong Bao patted his chest and grinned broadly:

"Don't worry. This live bear is easy to handle."

Makino took off her apron and walked lightly past Messer as she left the restaurant.

Sensing her and Pepe's direction, Messer glared at the bear cub, came to his side, pinched its cheek, and then began to help in the kitchen:
"By the way, I got a nutritional recipe from the Navy. It's very valuable. Take a look when you have time."

Xiong Bao laughed: "Okay, I like anything related to food."

Mercer took out the recipe, and Bear Baby took it with great interest and began to read it.

Mercer chuckled; this guy was actually taking it seriously.

Then I'll cook this dinner myself.

After all, glancing at the Gifts section, there was this Gift that had been there for a long time.

"Cooking skills"

It's just that it hasn't actually manifested itself.

Therefore, Messer does know the basics of cooking, and with her precise control over her body, her skill level is quite good.

The second floor.

Pushing open the door, I saw Peipei lying on the bed, her little legs dangling happily.

Hear the door open.

Peipei turned her head, pressed her comic book down with a pillow, and asked curiously:

"Sister Makino, you were looking for me?"

Makino subtly observed her, then smiled and said:

"You two got what you wanted this time, didn't you?"

Peipei said with a bitter face:

"What? That idiot left me alone in the hotel and went to Impel Down to train, saying that the criminals there have a particularly strong sense of chaos."

I'm so angry!

As he spoke, he sat up and began to complain loudly, looking quite angry.

Makino looked somewhat bewildered.

Is that really all there is to it?
The two chatted for a while longer, then Makino walked out with a hint of suspicion in her eyes.

Peipei's lips curled into a sly, triumphant smile as she muttered:
"The spirit exudes a strong aura of suspicion. Does it really think I'm an idiot?"

"It's fortunate I asked Moses about his trip to Impel Down, otherwise I really wouldn't have been able to fool her. Is she that wary?"

"No, I have to get my hands on the Emotion Fruit that Mather said she was going to give me tonight. Robin and the others aren't that easy to fool."

"Okay, let's go find that stinky bird, Ya Dabao, now. We can't wait until tonight."

Pepe transformed into her spirit form and flew away.

Holding the wok, he stir-fried the meat over high heat. Soon after, Makino came over.

Seeing Xiong Bao studying diligently, I became curious and went over to join him.

The two, as if a new world had been opened up to them, quickly became engrossed in learning the recipe.

(End of this chapter)