Pirate: I'm an admiral now, what's wrong with taking a little extra money?

Kane pursed his lips, a hint of resentment towards his "own weakness" flashing in his eyes.

Look at Kaido, look at Big Mom, and look at Garp who seemed completely unfazed just moments ago. These are true monsters; aren't they all as tough as city walls, able to fight for ten days and ten nights without even breaking a sweat?

Even a golden lion, with a ship's wheel stuck on its head, can sail for another twenty years; such vitality is simply unreasonable.

In contrast, I become weak as soon as I unleash my ultimate skill and have to rely on dying to regenerate mana.

This is completely contrary to his grand vision of "controlling the world from behind the scenes".

Only by being tough and persistent enough, becoming an indestructible tank that can never be killed or exhausted, can one calmly dodge and turn between justice and evil, reaping the rewards of violations.

Kane's eyes hardened, and with a thought, the blue panel instantly unfolded.

A pale blue light curtain unfolded before my eyes.

His gaze was fixed on that most basic, yet most crucial, attribute.

[Basic Enhancement] - [Physical Fitness].

It includes a comprehensive set of attributes such as vitality, recovery ability, endurance, resistance to blows, and total amount of domineering aura.

"system."

Kane growled inwardly, with an air of extravagant arrogance.

"Give me some more, sir!"

"Target: Physique! Throw in that first... 200,000!!"

Chapter 51 A true strongman must not only be tough, but also enduring!

[Instructions received.]

[Discipline points being deducted... Physical enhancement program activated!]

As the system's cold notification tone faded away.

Before Kane could even strike a cool pose, a terrifying surge of heat exploded inside him without warning!

Holy crap…

Kane's attempt to maintain a cool and aloof expression instantly crumbled, his features contorting in pain.

This time, it's no longer a gentle nourishment.

It was a complete and violent leap of life!

Click!Click!

He could clearly hear the teeth-grinding sounds coming from inside his body.

The bones were compressed even more tightly amidst the groans, the muscle fibers were torn, and then instantly reassembled in a stronger and more explosive way.

The excruciating pain inside his body felt like a hundred Garp were relentlessly hammering iron into every inch of his body with their iron fists.

The excruciating pain surged like a tidal wave, but he didn't utter a sound. He just gritted his teeth, veins bulging on his forehead, his body trembling violently on the bed.

He knew this was the only way to become a "monster"!

On the retina, the violation count is plummeting at an alarming rate.

[Physical Strength 65 → 66... Consumed 5000 points.]

[Physical Strength 66 → 67... Consumed 5500 points.]

……

[Physical Strength 75 → 76... Consumed 10000 points.]

……

[Physical Strength 84 → 85... Consumed 14500 points.]

[Physical enhancement complete; overall energy level increased to 85. Total cost: 198,000 points.]

When the excruciating pain that felt like it was tearing him to pieces subsided, Kane collapsed on the bed, completely soaked, as if he had just been pulled out of the water.

The next second, he clenched his fist tightly.

Boom!

The sheer force of the grip produced a crisp popping sound in the air.

Strong.

They're ridiculously strong.

He gasped for breath, white mist rising from every pore, the excess energy within him dissipating.

A surge of vitality coursed through his body, filling in all the hidden injuries left by the aftershocks of Roger's "God's Evasion" and the deficit caused by overdrawing his Devil Fruit powers.

With a thought, the stomach and intestines instantly began to move at high speed, squeezing out all the remaining nutrients in the abdomen.

The advanced technique from the World Government CP9, "Life Return," was mastered effortlessly in that instant.

"This feeling..."

Kane looked at his increasingly defined body, his skin smooth and firm, yet beneath it lay a terrifying, monstrous strength that even he found frightening.

What surprised him even more was that, with the transformation of his physique, his previously depleted domineering aura also experienced an explosive surge, surging endlessly through his limbs and bones, far exceeding anything he had ever felt before.

A smug grin spread across his face.

"I wonder, between me now and Kaido-sensei now, whose health bar is thicker?"

From today onwards, no one will be able to make him "wilt" on the spot again!

The era of "Super Boy" is gone forever!

"However, having a health bar alone is not enough."

The green light in Kane's eyes did not fade; on the contrary, it burned even brighter because he had tasted the sweetness of success.

"Now that we've made a fortune, we might as well spend it all at once!"

"System! Give me the rest of the money!"

"Armament Haki! Observation Haki! Upgrade them, you bastards!!"

A true strongman is not only tough, but also enduring!

[Instructions received...]

[Intermediate Armament Haki (External Amplification) unlocked... Consumes 200,000 points.]

[Intermediate Observation Haki (Foresight) unlocked... Costs 200,000 points.]

boom!

Another huge sum of 400,000 yuan vanished into thin air!

Om-!

A roar came from the depths of his brain, as if two brand new doors had been opened in his perceived world.

First is Armament Haki.

Kane's mind raced, and a dark, domineering aura instantly enveloped his right arm.

But this is no longer a simple "hardening".

That dark, domineering aura flowed and overflowed on the surface of his skin, forming an invisible yet real "flowing armor".

"Armament Haki... Release!"

Kane's eyes narrowed, and he made a feinting strike at the empty chair three meters away!

It didn't use any Devil Fruit powers; it was merely a gentle breeze created by the body.

But with that outwardly domineering aura—

Bang!

Three meters away, the sturdy solid wood chair was struck head-on by an invisible hammer and instantly shattered into a shower of wood chips!

"That's right!"

Kane looked at his palm, his eyes filled with surprise.

This outward display of domineering aura not only forms an invisible defensive barrier, but also qualitatively changes his attack range and power.

If you take it one step further and master "internal destruction," that's the ultimate "Ryuo"!

Next comes the qualitative change in visual perception.

Kane closed his eyes.

His world suddenly became incredibly "noisy".

Countless fragmented images flashed through his mind.

A second later, a seagull outside the window will drop a clump of bird droppings, which will land precisely on the railing.

Three seconds later, recruit Allen at the end of the corridor will trip over his own feet and fall flat on his face.

Five seconds later...

Countless chaotic fragments of the future flooded into my mind like snowflakes.

Kane frowned slightly, his brain somewhat overloaded, but he quickly adapted to this new mode of perception, actively filtering out the useless noise.

The mind was focused like never before.

A vivid "future scene" was etched in his mind.

— Bogart, dressed in a black suit, pushed open the door, holding a coat in his hand. His usually calm face showed a hint of seriousness: "Kane, get ready. We're about to pass through the Gates of Justice. General Sengoku wants you to line up on the deck."

The image flashed by in an instant.

Predict the future!

Although it only lasts a few seconds, in a battle between masters, that is the difference between life and death!

Kane could no longer hide the smile on his face.

He sat up leisurely from the bed, slowly straightened his hospital gown, and even had the leisure to pour himself a glass of water.