LIGHT NOVEL Chapter 66: The Value Of Munch-Munch Fruit
Since taking the Devil Fruit, he had been training crazily every day, and each day, he could feel his strength growing.
This feeling made Judge ecstatic.
He was confident that it wouldn't take long for him to become one of the top powerhouses in the sea.
At that time, relying on his own strength, even the World Government would have no choice but to reinstate the Kingdom of Germa as a franchise nation.
And those damned people who took advantage of their misfortune would pay a serious price!
Looking at the confident expression on her father's face, Reiju frowned slightly. For some reason, a strong uneasiness gripped her heart.
And yet, she couldn't pinpoint where this uneasiness came from.
All in all, because of this loss of status, the Kingdom of Germa had suffered greatly.
What's more, a Buster Call fleet from Marine Headquarters was about to set sail for North Blue.
On a luxury cruise ship:
By the enormous swimming pool, under the blazing sun, Kaos was lying under a parasol in swimming trunks. Saya Takagi and Stussy were beside him, applying sunscreen to his body, while he basked in the luxury of their touch.
At the same time, Kaos squinted, looking at a figure in a white dress reading a book on the second-floor balcony. A look of appreciation appeared in his eyes.
Compared to other women, Imu had a unique kind of beauty.
A woman like her, naturally, deserved admiration.
After enjoying the service of the two women, Kaos turned over, lay on the chair, picked up a glass of cold beer, and took a sip, letting out a refreshing sigh.
For the first time in years, he had truly left the confines of Mariejois and ventured into the vast open sea. His previous departures hardly counted, as they were brief excursions to neighboring kingdoms, lacking the scope and freedom of this journey.
For Kaos, this was a new experience—both invigorating and exhilarating.
On the large chair, Kaos put down his glass just as a soft, silky body leaned into his arms.
Holding Stussy close, Kaos asked, "Which places will we pass on our way to North Blue this time?"
Stussy leaned into him, thinking seriously. Twisting her body slightly, she said, "Your Highness, we'll first pass through the Calm Belt, then the Enies Lobby and the Water 7 region. After that, we'll pass by some islands near Reverse Mountain. However, we'll enter the Four Seas through the Calm Belt instead of crossing Reverse Mountain."
"If nothing unexpected happens, we'll probably pass through Enies Lobby, Water 7, Little Garden, Alabasta..."
Stussy mentioned all the islands they might encounter, considering that Kaos might be interested.
One island in particular made Kaos's eyes light up.
"Drum Island?"
"Yes, we'll pass by Drum Island, home to the Drum Kingdom, which is famous for its advanced medical knowledge," Stussy explained.
The corner of Kaos's mouth curled upward. "Who is the king of Drum Island? Do we have any information?"
"I don't have much information, but I do know this," Stussy said, giving Kaos a light kiss. "The king of Drum Island is named Wapol. He possesses the Munch-Munch Fruit and is known for being cruel and indulgent, but he's also quite useless."
"Is that so?"
After hearing this, Kaos immediately gave an order. "Let's head to Drum Island. If there's a Munch-Munch Fruit user, it shouldn't go to waste."
Until Stussy brought it up, Kaos had nearly forgotten about the potential of this fruit.
Now that he remembered, Kaos couldn't ignore its incredible utility.
The Munch-Munch Fruit was already a powerful ability in the Pirate World. Its power allowed the user to assimilate anything they consumed, turning it into part of their body or synthesizing new materials.
For Kaos, this fruit was much more than just a tool for a gluttonous king—it was a synthesis machine capable of producing untold wonders.
Even Wapol, a mediocre and wasteful user, had synthesized Wapol Metal, which rebuilt his kingdom and earned him recognition from the World Nobles. This led to his country regaining its status as a World Government franchise member and participating in the World Summit.
If such feats were achieved by someone as lackluster as Wapol, Kaos could only imagine what a capable user could do.
The true value of the fruit wasn't limited to synthesizing materials. Could it, for instance, assimilate a zombie virus and create a more powerful one?
Or, in the world of Akame ga Kill, could it devour Teigu materials and synthesize stronger weapons?
The possibilities were endless.
Because of this, Kaos believed the Munch-Munch Fruit was more valuable than many Logia or Mythical Zoan Fruits.
Of course, Kaos also had his eyes on another prize on Drum Island—the Human-Human Fruit.
While it might seem ordinary, its value depended on who consumed it.
If a powerful monster ate this fruit, the results could be extraordinary.
In the world of Pirates, such monsters might be rare.
But in other worlds, creatures like the Tailed Beasts in Naruto existed.
Securing the Human-Human Fruit now would provide the chance to give it to a suitable creature in the future.
Basking in the sun.
Kaos got up and snapped his fingers.
A double door appears.
It is the door to the zombie world.
Kaos looked at Imu and asked. "Would you like to see it?"
Imu shook her head. "No need, I'll just take a look at the scenery here."
"Ok."
Kaos nodded, and directly led Stussy into it.
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