I have the Flame-Flame Fruit, I'm invincible!

Guina looked up and stared blankly at Dick.

"And then there are giants, whose physical abilities are dozens, even hundreds of times greater than those of ordinary humans. But similarly, even the strongest giants are no match for the strongest humans, in terms of both quantity and quality."

"I'm asking you, is the difference in physical abilities between humans and fish-men, or between giants, greater, or is the difference between human men and women?"

“Of course, it’s the giants.” Kuina’s eyes lit up.

“That’s right, so Nana, your dream can certainly come true. I knew that there is a peerless expert in the world today, and she is a woman.”

"Charlotte Linlin, the Queen of Whole Cake Island, is one of the strongest people in the world. Even the world's strongest swordsman may not be able to defeat her. Legend has it that when the Pirate King Roger encountered her, he would give way and dare not confront her directly."

"You, are you telling the truth? There really is such a strong woman?" Guina asked excitedly.

"Of course, you can always go to the Navy to verify this, and your father should know as well. Her bounty is far more than 10 billion Berries."

A great pirate with a bounty exceeding 10 billion?

A storm raged within Guina's heart.

She had seen pirates with bounties exceeding ten million.

It can easily destroy a house.

He couldn't even withstand a single move. It was only through his father's intervention that he was defeated.

What level of power would Charlotte Linlin, with over 10 billion Berries, possess?

"So, Nana, do you think gender really matters? Do you still have confidence?"

"Of course." The voice was firm and unwavering.

Dick extended his hand, and Guina smiled and extended her own hand in return.

Two hands, clasped tightly together.

At that moment, the boy and girl met, and fate bound them tightly together.

"My fruit is the strongest fruit in the world, capable of controlling the creation of divine fire."

"I want to become the world's strongest swordsman."

Two voices, from the mountaintop, traveled far and wide, reaching the sea.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 6 Koushirou: Dick, the Born Evil

From that day on, Dick and Guina would come to the mountaintop every morning, gaze at the sea, and loudly proclaim their dreams.

After 5 days.

Dick was pleasantly surprised by the changes.

He felt that a divine fire—no, a fire he had made up, a fire he firmly believed in—had appeared.

The Flame of Evolution—a flame that can comprehensively enhance physical fitness, talent, and comprehension.

Nearly three months have passed since the time travel, and thanks to Dick's efforts and planning, the first divine fire has appeared.

"Hahaha, I knew it! Fire-Fire Fruit, you won't let me down. You really are the strongest."

Flame-Flame Fruit: ()

Golden flames enveloped Dick.

This flame is not hot, and it doesn't even have any offensive power.

But blood, bones, cells...

Everything began to boil under the burning flames of evolution.

Dick felt as if he had returned to his mother's embrace.

It was so warm and cozy.

"Hey, Dick, stop playing around and get back to training," Guina urged.

These days, the two not only go hiking together, but also train and eat together.

You could say that, apart from being convenient for sleeping, they stayed together all the time.

This made Koushirou frown.

Are Kuina and Dick getting a little too close?

Perhaps I'm being a bit overly pessimistic. But—

"Where's Zoro? Where is he?"

"He's lost again. I just saw him at the beach, and now..." A student scratched his head, he didn't know either.

After all, Zoro getting lost is random.

"Go find him and bring him to us."

"Yes." The student had a headache.

As everyone knows, Zoro has a terrible sense of direction and will get lost even if you follow him.

So, bringing him here is really not easy.

Dick looked at the elegant and charming Guina and his heart stirred.

"Guina, come with me."

The two arrived at the mountaintop, the place where they had made their declarations.

"What's wrong? Training time is very tight." Guina rubbed her hands.

"I may have found a way to improve your physical fitness."

"Really?"

"I can try."

According to Dick's concept, the Flame of Evolution can enhance one's talents simply by burning it within the body.

We will provide the most suitable improvement based on each person's specific circumstances.

But it didn't say you can't just burn yourself out.

Come here, hold me tight.

Kuina: ? ? ?

What do you want to do?

"Hurry up, this is the one I finally came up with."

Kuina looked at Dick suspiciously, then, imagining what he had said, blushed and obediently entered his arms.

"If this doesn't work, I'll beat you up."

"Don't worry, I'll give it a try."

“It has to work.” Guina snorted, having learned to pinch flesh without any instruction.

"Ah, it hurts."

Since they hadn't trained yet, the scent of the girl's shower gel wafted into Dick's nose.

Her delicate body was so soft and fragrant when I picked her up.

Because of her regular exercise, Kuina's skin is firm yet possesses the smoothness unique to young girls. Holding her waist, you can feel the excellent elasticity of her muscles.

Of course, Guina is still a little girl now, and she dresses almost like a tomboy.

What Dick couldn't help but imagine was Kuina as an adult, or rather, Tashigi.

That figure, that face.

If you put Tashigi and Kuina, who are practically twins, together...

cough cough.

Dick's mind started wandering.

For some reason, Guina, who should have urged him on, suddenly felt a jolt when she felt the hand on her waist in Dick's arms. For some reason, her heart was beating faster and her whole body stiffened.

That hand seemed a little warm, which made me uneasy.

In the distance, Koushirou, who was strolling around, glanced at the place casually.

A warm smile crept across her face.

Being young is great.

Although she looks a bit young, that's not something I should worry about.

Early romance, or rather, the emotional entanglements of teenagers, that's what youth is all about.

Koushirou sighed.

Um? wrong.

Koushirou turned his head.