Starting with One Piece, a Multiverse Simulation

Chapter 65 Wood Decides to Stay

Hancock grew up in the Kuja Pirates and had the privilege of seeing picture books about Devil Fruits. However, she was certain that the Devil Fruit Wood was holding was one that no one had ever eaten before.

In other words, if you eat this Devil Fruit, you will become a landlubber who can't swim, and the abilities you gain will be unknown.

If it's a powerful ability, that's fine, but if it's a useless ability, then it's not worth the loss.

"Although Mary Geoise is in chaos right now, to be honest, I have no idea whether I can get you out of here safely."

Furthermore, if we encounter the enemy during our escape, I won't be able to protect so many of you at the same time.

So, for Mary and Sonia's sake, are you willing to become an ability user to protect them and lend me a hand in return?

Upon hearing Wood's words, Hancock slowly took the Devil Fruit from Wood's hand, her expression showing a hint of hesitation.

"How about you choose to trust me one more time, Hancock? I can guarantee that this Devil Fruit is definitely not some useless ability, and it's absolutely the most suitable for you!"

Wood himself didn't actually know what abilities the Devil Fruit he produced possessed.

However, the fruit was found in the private collection of Saint Charmaco, who was also the one who bought Hancock and her two sisters.

In the original storyline, Hancock was forced to eat the Devil Fruit by the Celestial Dragons, so Wood judged that this Devil Fruit was most likely the "Love-Love Fruit"!

Some might say that Hancock's two sisters, Mary and Sonia, also ate Devil Fruits.

However, it is not explicitly stated in the original work whether Hancock's two sisters ate their Devil Fruits in Mary Geoise.

"I don't care about becoming a landlubber, as long as I can gain the power to protect Mary and Sonia."

"Besides, this Devil Fruit could fetch hundreds of millions of Berries on the black market. Are you sure you want to just give it to me for free?"

Hancock, who had been hesitant, became determined after hearing Wood say he believed in her again. After Wood nodded in confirmation, she immediately closed her eyes and took a bite!

Although Hancock was starving after being in the dungeon for two days, the taste of the Devil Fruit was still hard to describe.

"Sister, is the fruit Brother Wood gave us delicious?"

Even so, Mary was still biting her index finger and drooling as she asked Hancock if the Devil Fruit was delicious.

Hancock had been starving for two days, as had Mary and the others, so it's not surprising that they're acting this way.

"It tastes awful, the kind of taste you'd never want to eat again after trying it once..."

The unpalatable taste made Hancock think it would be better to give the rest to Mary, the little glutton, but Wood stopped her.

"You have to eat the whole Devil Fruit to gain its power. Although no one has ever tried to share one fruit with two people before, I still think it's better not to do something reckless."

If a person eats two Devil Fruits at the same time, their body will explode. Although Wood had never tried it, he felt that two people eating the same fruit would probably not have a good outcome, so he immediately stopped Hancock's reckless behavior.

Despite feeling nauseous, Hancock was still experiencing the changes happening to her body and sensing the abilities she had gained.

Meanwhile, Wood continued to rescue the others in the dungeon, and after Hancock had a general understanding of her abilities, Gion arrived at the scene.

Gion brought more keys, but her approach to the Celestial Dragons was simply to knock down the guards and knock the Celestial Dragons unconscious; her methods were far less aggressive than Wood's.

Gion has returned and rescued those she wanted to save, so the next step is naturally to begin the great escape.

Currently, most of Mary Geoise's defensive forces are drawn to Fisher Tiger and his group, so the obstacles Wood and his team are encountering are actually quite minor.

Wood and Gion unleashed their full power, and the sword energy unleashed by the two great swordsmen annihilated all the enemies who tried to stop them.

During her escape, Hancock helped deal with some minor enemies while also getting to know her Devil Fruit abilities better.

Pink hearts gathered on Hancock's index fingertip. The high-frequency output and power of the kiss gun far surpassed that of current firearms, and it could take down most of the small fry with a single shot.

"My sister's strength has increased so much! And for some reason, I suddenly find her so charming now."

Watching Hancock strike down enemies with her "kiss gun" while her hands were poked into a pistol stance, Mary and Sonia behind her had become her devoted fans, enthusiastically chanting "666" (a Chinese internet slang for "awesome").

After seeing the moves Hancock displayed, Wood breathed a sigh of relief, because he was right. The Devil Fruit he had just encountered was indeed the Paramecia-type Love-Love Fruit.

Hancock had only eaten the fruit a short time ago, but her demeanor was already beginning to subtly change.

Wood doesn't know whether the Sweet-Sweet Fruit can enhance one's appearance, but those who consume this fruit will undoubtedly exude a certain charm that can captivate men, women, and children of all ages.

Furthermore, this alluring charm develops subtly through the body, and even being covered in Seastone does not diminish the Devil Fruit user's inherent charisma.

Hancock had only eaten the "Love-Love Fruit" not long ago and was not yet proficient in using her abilities, but it had already had an effect on Mary, Sonia, and a group of ordinary people.

As for Wood and Gion, their strength far surpasses Hancock's, and with their unwavering "swordsman" will, they are currently unaffected, yet they inexplicably develop feelings for Hancock, which is enough to prove the power of this fruit.

Because it was premeditated, Wood and his men planned the best escape route before taking action, and prepared rope ladders and boats for their escape.

The medium-sized two-masted sailboat was now packed to the brim, and just when everything was ready and everyone could escape as soon as the ship set sail, Wood's decision almost caused Gion to have a stroke.

"You're saying you're going back alone to help that Fisher Tiger? Are you out of your mind? Once Marine Headquarters' reinforcements arrive, even you won't be able to leave!"

With things escalating to this point, if Wood is caught by the Navy, he will undoubtedly face certain death, and no one can protect him.

At the same time, Gion was also somewhat puzzled as to why Wood, who had no relation to Fisher Tiger, would take such a great risk to assist him.

Chapter 66 Wood Returns to Mary Geoise and Slays All!

Gion's act of rescuing slaves and following Wood's errands was simply her way of upholding her own sense of justice.

Because these people were sent to Mary Geoise from Sabaody Archipelago by her. In other words, these people were pushed into the fire by her.

Gion's sense of justice prevented her from doing such a thing, which is why she was willing to risk everything to rescue Hancock and the others from Mary Geoise.

Naturally, Gion believed that Wood should think the same way.

However, Wood's decision now really puzzled Gion.

They had successfully rescued the slaves who were originally being taken to Mary Geoise and extricated them from the situation; the operation as a whole could be considered a near-perfect success.

And at this critical juncture, Wood actually said he was going to help that fishman named Fisher Tiger!

“Gion, although I have never considered myself a good person, just like the justice you uphold, I also have my own conscience and bottom line.”

Fisher Tiger is undoubtedly a hero, and we did indeed use him without his knowledge this time, so it's time to repay the favor.

In the world of One Piece, Wood doesn't admire many people, but Fisher Tiger is definitely one of them.

On this vast ocean, many people act out of their own selfish desires. Roger, Whitebeard, Shiki, and even Sengoku and Garp, while they may be considered heroes, are definitely not heroes.

Many people disapprove of the Celestial Dragons' evil deeds, but are there any who truly dare to wield the hammer of justice against them?

Roger and Whitebeard were all far more powerful than Tiger, so why didn't they dare to come to Mary Geoise to liberate the slaves?

Many people might say that Tiger was simply trying to help his fellow countrymen.

However, it is undeniable that Tiger saved most of humanity when he freed the slaves, and he even died at sea because he was betrayed by humans.

Given how terrible the relationship between fish-men and humans is now, Tiger's ability to set aside his prejudices and send those humans back to their original islands one by one is already a truly heroic act.

Wood wanted to try to change the fate of such a true "hero," which is why he decided to stay behind alone at this moment.

"If that's the case, then I'm also one of those who have received kindness. Let me stay too."

Gion didn't care too much about Fisher Tiger, but in her opinion, Wood's behavior was undoubtedly suicidal, and as a companion, she couldn't choose to abandon Wood alone.

"If you stay behind too, this ship of people will not be able to leave Mary Geoise. Not to mention whether you will encounter any obstacles, do the others know how to sail?"

Trust me, I will help Tiger, but only if it doesn't jeopardize my own safety.

Having known me for so long, you should know that I'm extremely protective of my life; I absolutely will not do anything without being certain of success.

After some persuasion from Wood, Gion finally left with her entire crew.

During this time, Hancock also stated that she had become a Devil Fruit user and that she didn't know any navigation skills, so she could stay and help Wood.

However, Hancock was also rejected by Wood, who bluntly stated that Hancock was too weak at the moment. He said that he was confident he could survive on his own, but with Hancock by his side, the situation would be uncertain.

These rather cold-blooded and ruthless words caused the goodwill rating that had been painstakingly built up to drop even further.

However, given the circumstances, Wood, being a straightforward man, couldn't think of a better way to phrase it.

Watching the ships gradually sail away, Wood also used Moonwalk to rush back to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

And unlike last time when he sneaked around, this time Wood actively rushed towards the most intense battleground.

In the central area of ​​the Holy Land Mary Geoise, Fisher Tiger was covered in wounds, accompanied by his two bodyguards, Jinbe and Arlong, and followed by a large group of fishmen and slaves of other races.

Some people always say that fishmen are all muscles but not very smart. Although this statement is a bit cliché, it is not wrong.

Tiger and his group initially gained a significant advantage in the resistance due to their surprise attack and superior numbers.

But compared to the well-prepared and meticulously planned shooting duo, Wood and Gion, Tiger and his group were indeed not very smart.

Before entering Mary Geoise, there was no systematic plan, not even a decent route map; the whole journey was just a matter of blindly following the crowd.

How big is the Holy Land Mary Geoise? In short, it's certainly no smaller than some islands.

Tiger and his men, unfamiliar with the area, had already rampaged through it several times, killing their way in and out. Although they had rescued more slaves, this had also drained their energy.

Before arriving in Mary Geoise, they had first undertaken a long underwater journey, then climbed the Red Line by hand, and now they were engaged in fierce battles in Mary Geoise.

Faced with the enormous physical exertion, Tiger and a few stronger fishmen like Jinbe were still okay, but most of the ordinary fishmen were already starting to feel the strain.

It wasn't that the fishmen weren't strong enough, but rather that even the physically powerful fishmen simply couldn't handle such a large-scale "triathlon."

And even if Tiger and his men find the right escape route and successfully break through, so what? How are they going to leave the Holy Land of Mary Geoise?

Are we just going to jump off the summit of the Red Line?

Not to mention that non-murloc races make up nearly half of the current team, even if the murlocs are all excellent swimmers, jumping from this height would cause them to instantly turn into mincemeat upon hitting the sea!