Konoha's Mission Master

"Hehehe, I'm not telling you."

Luffy suddenly grinned and started laughing wildly, as if he had become the carefree boy he was when he first set sail.

"Haha, actually I don't want to know."

Yakumo answered with a smile, while Robin, standing to the side, looked at the two of them with an expression as if they were idiots, but the curve of her lips was proof of her inner joy.

"Just laugh if you want to, why are you making such a face?" Yakumo said.

Robin remained silent, his head bowed as he read the book in his hands.

She was the only one in the Straw Hat Pirates who knew that Luffy's lifespan was running out. Perhaps it was because she was more rational and less prone to emotional outbursts that Luffy shared this secret with her.

"You've become the Pirate King and achieved your dream, so why do you want to prolong your life?"

Yakumo asked with some curiosity.

"I want to spend more time with my friends. Also, there are still many places in this world that are still mysterious to me. I need time to travel the world and witness more beautiful scenery."

"I see. Let me check it out."

Yakumo didn't intend to refuse, after all, Luffy was Dragon's son.

"Hahaha, I'll trade you the world's greatest secret."

Luffy smiled and presented his conditions, not believing that Yakumo would refuse.

"I'm not interested."

With a wave of his hand, Yakumo unleashed a burst of emerald green energy that invaded Luffy's body. The energy was so fast that Luffy had no time to react. Once inside, it seemed to be transformed into a gentle liquid that gradually washed away his fatigue.

"Five Devil Fruits in exchange within one year."

Although Yakumo did not intend to refuse, it did not mean that he had no conditions. He was the world's strongest doctor, and his consultation fee was naturally the most expensive in the world.

"no problem."

Luffy was surprised by Yakumo's refusal, but taking out five Devil Fruits was not a difficult task for him, who had already become the Pirate King.

"According to my analysis... you have at most three years to live. If the internal injuries are removed, you can probably extend your life by another five years. If you are willing to inject life cells, this lifespan can be doubled."

After a brief assessment, Yakumo shared his judgment, and Robin's expression finally changed. She did know that Luffy's lifespan was running out, but she hadn't expected it to be this short.

She didn't believe that the world's best doctor would misjudge such a matter; this was definitely Luffy's true physical condition.

"Robin, promise me you won't tell anyone," Luffy said.

It took Robin a long time to regain her composure.

He uttered a single word in a hushed tone.

"it is good."

"You can't let her carry this secret just because she's rational. A soft-hearted angel would feel pressured by it," Yakumo reminded Luffy.

"I see."

A few seconds later, Luffy nodded in response, but a different thought had formed in his mind.

Robin put down her book after Yakumo spoke and looked at her with great interest. For some reason, even though it was their first time meeting, Yakumo acted as if she knew her very well.

"What's your choice?" Yakumo pressed.

"Eight years is enough. I don't want to be a wooden doll."

Yakumo shook his head and answered very seriously.

Many years ago, Luffy had the opportunity to see Whitebeard's body and also learned from Ace that Yakumo could extend his lifespan. However, he almost instinctively rejected having other people's cells implanted into him.

"You reject it because you're influenced by that freest fruit."

"The freest, yet the most domineering."

The Nika Fruit can interfere with the laws of physics to achieve its own freedom, and it can interfere with the laws of space to create its own freedom. Its freedom is a concept of rules.

"You could try awakening the Nika Fruit to its ultimate form; it might be able to interfere with the rules of time and make your lifespan nearly infinite."

Yakumo said with a smile.

"Huh? Is it really okay?"

Luffy asked with some surprise, his eyes regaining their sparkle.

"I don't know... but we can try. I'll take a little blood."

With a casual wave of his hand, Yakumo slashed Luffy's arm, and a drop of bright red blood flowed out, seemingly lifted by some invisible substance, floating quietly in front of Yakumo.

The source of life energy covers everything, and the energy penetrates into the blood. At the same time, the passive control of life is activated by nature, and things from a microscopic perspective slowly unfold before Yakumo's eyes.

The three staircases at the top, which are not visible, slowly unfold.

The complexity of the genes in the Nika Fruit surpasses that of all the fruits Yakumo knows, involving every direction, as if it were omniscient and omnipotent.

This reminded Yakumo of Im's ability, which was also omniscient and omnipotent.

There must be some kind of connection between the two fruits. This was the thought that instantly rose in Yakumo's mind. He still had Im's blood. Could he artificially create a truly omniscient and omnipotent fruit by using the two fruits?

After all, a constitution of 110 points corresponds to the third Devil Fruit.

Should we now spend time creating a powerful fruit?

Yakumo couldn't help but be tempted. This meant that he could use the energy unleashed by his mastery of the Devil Fruit to break through the bottleneck of his intelligence attribute.

Thus... the Taoist scrolls are saved.

The stronger one becomes, the poorer one becomes.

After a moment of distraction, Yakumo finally remembered his business and began to carefully observe the awakening level of the Nika Fruit, but his expression suddenly changed in surprise.

"Hiss, no wonder he's the protagonist. Ninety-nine percent activation rate."

"What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Luffy suddenly pressed for an answer. Seeing Yakumo's expression, he suddenly felt his life darken and death seemed imminent. Could it be that even the world's strongest doctor could not prolong his life?

He had originally prepared himself for death, but after being persuaded by Ace and Sabo, he developed a strong curiosity about the islands outside the Grand Line and suddenly didn't want to die anymore.

"You're just one step away from awakening your Devil Fruit's ultimate power. Want to give it a try?"

Yakumo opened his eyes, his heart filled with envy, and asked Luffy.

"of course."

Luffy immediately replied that this was an adventure, and he had no reason to back down or refuse. When faced with any difficulties, Luffy never thought about how to retreat; he always thought about overcoming them.

"If you fail, you will die."

If one fails in the battle of wills, the body will be replaced by the will residing in the fruit, which in a sense is equivalent to death.

"I'm not afraid, come on."

Luffy answered immediately, his eyes full of eagerness.

"You can testify that I didn't force him."

Yakumo suddenly turned to Robin and said.

"it is good."

Robin nodded in response.

But Yakumo still felt that this wasn't a safe bet.

A few seconds later, he took out a Den Den Mushi and called Ryu.

"Hey bro, what's up?"

The dragon's voice came from the Den Den Mushi, whose expression showed a hint of tension.

"Luffy, I'm planning to try out the Super Awakening of my Devil Fruit. I wanted to tell you about it."

Upon hearing this, Yakumo replied to Ryu.

"This...can I refuse?"

Den Den Mushi's expression turned somewhat terrified. He knew all too well what kind of will resided within that fruit. He didn't believe Luffy could defeat that powerful predecessor named Nika, who had already achieved godhood.

"No."

Luffy answered that question... He snatched the Den Den Mushi from Yakumo.

"Ok."

The Den Den Mushi looked utterly dejected.

"Don't worry, I'll do my best to ensure your safety. Also, I know who gave Luffy my coordinates," Yakumo said.

"Who is it??" The dragon's voice was tinged with anger. The person's actions were simply pushing Lu Fei into the fire.

"Sabo".

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Chapter 434 The Freedom of the Nika Fruit

The platform to the left of Morishima.

Yakumo and Luffy were surrounded by the others. After understanding the cause and effect, the others did not try to stop Luffy, but their concern and worry were evident on their faces.

"bring it on."

Luffy appeared more composed than the others, and when faced with difficulties, he possessed a more challenging mindset, making him fearless in the face of failure.

"Do you want to leave a will?" Yakumo suggested.

"let me see..."

Luffy actually nodded, a thoughtful look on his face, as if he had really taken it all in.

"Never mind, I won't fail..."

"bring it on."

The boy's eyes were so unwavering, so unwavering, that Yakumo was deeply moved. It was an indescribable courage; before this, Yakumo had never believed that anyone's will could be so steadfast.