NOVEL NEXT Chapter 8: 8. The First Ten Consecutive Silver Draws
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In a restaurant in Shells Town, Luffy, Zoro, and Ikki were feasting.
Zoro, who hadn't eaten in over ten days, devoured plate after plate with incredible speed. Yet, even his appetite couldn't match Luffy's.
Luffy's consumption was inhuman, aided by his rubber body's seemingly endless capacity. No matter how much he ate, his body processed it effortlessly. His digestive ability was nothing short of a miracle.
After the trio finished their meal, a group of Marine soldiers entered the restaurant. The leader, a Marine, approached Ikki and saluted respectfully.
"Your Excellency, what are your orders regarding Colonel Morgan?" he asked.
Hearing this, the citizens of Shells Town, who were also in the restaurant, turned their attention to Ikki. Many hoped for Morgan's immediate execution; after years of suffering under his tyranny, it seemed like the justice they deserved. However, they knew it wasn't their decision to make.
Ikki considered the situation for a moment, then pulled out Garp's Den Den Mushi.
At Marine Headquarters, Garp sat munching on senbei when the Den Den Mushi on his desk began to chirp.
Garp lazily picked it up, and the Den Den Mushi's face transformed into Ikki's image.
"Who is it?" Garp asked through a mouthful of senbei.
"Master Garp, it's Ikki!" Ikki replied.
"Oh? Ikki? Did something happen with you and Luffy?" Garp asked, curious.
"It's not a big deal," Ikki began, then explained the events in Shells Town.
As Ikki recounted Morgan's crimes, Garp's expression darkened. He was furious that such a corrupt Marine had been allowed to oppress the people unchecked.
"Detain him for now," Garp said firmly. "I'll return to the East Blue in a couple of days to personally escort him to Marine Headquarters."
"Understood!" Ikki responded, then ended the call.
Ikki turned back to the Marine soldiers. "Don't worry. Someone will take care of him in the next few days."
The Marine captain's eyes widened. "Wait... the person on the other end of the line... was that the Marine hero, Vice Admiral Garp?!"
"Yes, it was him," Ikki confirmed nonchalantly.
Elsewhere...
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Garp leaned back with a grin.
From Ikki's report, Garp could tell that Luffy wasn't outright opposed to the idea of the Private Marines. If things were handled carefully, Garp figured, even with Luffy flying the pirate flag, it could be considered part of the Private Marine's unique identity.
"Who says Marines can't carry a skull-and-crossbones flag?" Garp mused aloud, laughing to himself. "If it's a Private Marine logo, it's perfectly fine!"
As long as Luffy didn't directly challenge the World Government or cause catastrophic trouble, Garp felt confident he could shield him from the consequences. The thought filled him with pride.
Suddenly, Garp burst into laughter, clapping his hands together.
"Bwahaha! I'm a genius for coming up with the Private Marine idea!"
Back in Shells Town...
After resolving the situation with Morgan, Ikki, Luffy, and Zoro set sail to continue their journey.
As for Koby, he stayed behind at the Marine base in Shells Town, just as in the original story. The only difference was that this time, he wasn't beaten up by Luffy for wanting to sever ties. Instead, the farewell was far more amicable.
Before departing, Luffy organized a grand banquet for the people of Shells Town. Unlike the original tale, where Luffy and the others had to leave quickly because they were pirates, this time, things were different. With their status as saviors of the Private Marine Corps and the town, a celebration was more than welcomed.
Out at Sea...
Zoro lay on the boat lazily, taking a nap with his sword, Wado Ichimonji, resting on his chest.
Luffy, meanwhile, was happily munching on the food prepared by the Marines and the little girl's family.
Ikki sat off to the side, focusing on his system panel. After saving the people of Shells Town, he had earned another 1,500 justice points. With over 1,700 points now available, he decided it was time for a ten-spin silver-level lottery draw.
Initially, Ikki had planned to save up 10,000 points for ten consecutive gold-level draws, but temptation got the better of him. After all, who could resist the allure of testing their luck?
Without hesitation, Ikki opened the silver-level lottery wheel and started the ten draws.
Results of the Draw:
[Sea Bicycle] (Bronze-level): A bicycle capable of riding across the surface of the sea.
[Toyako Bokuto] (Bronze-level): A wooden sword from Gintama, originally bought through TV shopping by the protagonist.
[Incredible Wine Gourd] (Bronze-level): Pour any liquid into this gourd, and it will transform into wine.
[Zanpakutō: Asauchi] (Silver-level): The initial form of a Zanpakutō from the world of Bleach. It can evolve into a true Zanpakutō (adapted to the One Piece system for use).
[Nen Practice Manual] (Silver-level): A manual to learn telekinesis abilities from Hunter x Hunter (adapted to the One Piece system for use).
[Three Portions of Delicious Barbecue] (Bronze-level): Exceptionally delicious barbecue—careful, it's so good you might bite your tongue.
[Super Waterproof Watch] (Bronze-level): A watch with extreme water resistance.
[Exclusive Fashion Opportunity] (Bronze-level): Change the appearance of your clothes to whatever you desire.
[A Box of Cola] (Bronze-level): Extremely delicious cola in a convenient box.
[Boxing Technique: Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist] (Silver-level): A powerful martial art from One Punch Man, capable of shattering mountains with proper training.
With the lottery complete, Ikki reflected on the differences between bronze, silver, and gold items.
Bronze items were generally daily necessities or consumables that provided little to no boost in strength.
Silver items were more practical and could aid in strength development, but they required effort and training to unlock their potential.
Gold items, on the other hand, were straightforward power-ups. Drawing a gold item meant immediate, tangible enhancements to one's abilities—like the Dragon Slayer Magic Crystal he had heard about before.
After figuring out the mechanics, Ikki took out the three silver-level items he'd drawn this time: the Asauchi, the Nen Practice Manual, and the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist manual. They materialized in his hands, catching Luffy's attention.
Mid-bite, Luffy paused and stared at the items. "Ikki, where'd you get that sword?" he asked, pointing at the Asauchi. Before Ikki could answer, Luffy snatched it up and began playing with it.
Zoro, who had been napping, cracked one eye open at the mention of a sword. His gaze immediately fell on the blade in Luffy's hands.