One Piece: Path to Power - Chapter 57

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Weapon-wise, I only see a few real options that aren’t there just to ‘look cool’ but for a more practical reason. He has the power to crush and pulverize, not one that works with bladed weapons but rather blunt ones. ​​

1) Large Warhammer

2) No Weapon, continue with Fists

3) Club-Like Weapon

* Other Blunt Weapon [You tell me – pictures are appreciated] *

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*Munch* *Munch*

*Gurrug*

When did I become such a glutton?

I was eating so damn much. I just couldn’t stop.

‘Sibyl, display my full stats, alongside every skill I have.’ I asked her.

[Aight.]

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[Einar D. Damien]

[Age: 15 ¾]

[Height: 9’4]

[Status: Tired, Hungry]

[Strength: Quasi Yonko]

[Devil Fruit: Pulverize Pulverize Fruit (Low-Advanced Mastery*)]

[Seastone Resistance: 89%]

[Skills: Disease Immunity {+}, Rapid Regeneration {+}, Superhuman Vitality {+}, Ancient Voice {+}, Persona (MAX), Fruit Sensor (MAX), Concentrated Breathing (Constant), Rokushiki Art (Mastered) {+}, Observation Haki (Low-Advanced Mastery), Armament Haki (Peak-Intermediate Mastery*), Conqueror’s Haki (Controlled Stage – Low-Advanced Level*)]

[Points Balance: 34600 SP]

< Many Quests Waiting to be Claimed >

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‘Hmm, Sibyl, what’s with all those Evolution symbols? I thought you said I would have to wait a bit for my body to grow fully to get them?’ I asked my system.

[That was before now. During this battle, you released your fruit to its subconsciously released your fruit powers to the point before Awakening.]

She continues,

[You didn’t realize this but at that time you actually pulverized all parts of your body, crushing your muscles, tendons, bones, and skin all around.]

[You are NOT a Logia, your body can only handle a definite amount of pulverizing energy, one that you exceeding in that battle.]

[If not for your regeneration kicking in, you would have died then.]

[Due to your Advancement in Conqueror’s Haki, your mind turned off your pain sensors as it could no longer take more stress. You had overestimated your body, Damien.] She scolded me.

[BUT…]

[Because of your recklessness, somehow, the newly formed muscle, the one that grew back just recently, the bones and tendons are actually a lot stronger and more durable than before.]

[You have now reached the point where Evolutions for bodily skills are available.] She concluded.

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I took a second as I went over her words.

‘So pretty much I crushed my entire body and ended up making it better due to plot armour *Cough* Author’s Protection?’

And like any normal body, the parts that grow back are stronger than before, so it all worked out!

[Well, you do have some blessing from the Supreme Lord when you took his mission, it won’t save you from everything, but those to a certain extent.]

Sweet.

*Munch* *Munch*

‘No wonder I’m so damn hungry! I got a huge increase in endurance and vitality that my body needs nutrients for them.’ I exclaimed in my head.

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Well, I won’t evolve them now. For one, I’m on an enemy ship. Two, it will probably take some time and I kinda feel like relaxing for a bit.

I have been training non-stop for 16 years now. A seven-day break is fine.

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Other than that, I think it’s time that I accept all those missions that are stacking up… I ought to have a lot of SP stored. Perhaps I can find more skills in the {Store} as well.

*BURP!*

“Ah, that hit the spot,” I said out loud as I felt my stomach that seemed to be protruding.

Katakuri was across from me, sitting in silence as he saw me feast away. He thought I didn’t see them, he held a box of donuts under the table as he snuck some into his mouth every few seconds.

“When are you going to train me?” He asked, he reminded me of Mihawk, they may be badass in the future but they are curious little kids right now.

“Right away,” I told him.

“But…” He pointed at my protruding belly with his finger.

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I looked down and saw a 20-month pregnant stomach, my clothes were stretching to the max.

“If it’s a boy, I’ll name it after you.”

Katakuri’s expression didn’t change at all as he sat staring at me.

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“*Cough*, lighten up kid…” I shook my head, how stiff these guys are. Same with Mihawk.

I concentrated and willed my body to start digesting as the muscles contracted and worked overtime.

*Churn* *Grumble* *Churn*

And voila! All done.

Katakuri’s eyes widened as he saw it, “How’d you do that?”

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“Hmm, It’s called ‘Seimei Kikan’. Just a little trick for gaining full control of your body.” I waved my hand as I got up to wash my hands.

I had mastered this technique quite a long time ago. It was quite easy since I used the same method I did for my {Breathing Technique} when I learned to reach the Constant stage. It is quite useful and helps in such situations.

“Well, let’s go, kid.”

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[The Titanic, New World Sea]

(Narrator POV)

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“Huh? You calling my mom a pig, Santino?” A pirate yelled.

“That’s right! I heard she was rolling in mud all night long!” The man roared back.

“I’ll kill you!”

“Come at me!”

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A normal day on the Rocks Pirates. Petty quarrels have already led to the death of around 100 pirates. Another 80 had died from a brooding Ogre. Therefore the Rocks Crew had almost lost 10% of their fleet from infighting.

Nothing new.

Well, except for the news that just rolled down.

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(Joe POV)

I am ‘Green Star’ Joe of the Rocks Crew.

I almost died once, but Kaido-sama, in his rage, saved me from my attacker, I am thankful.

Honestly speaking, all the Tragedies and Titans scare me. The top 3 are too powerful to even look in the eye. The Tragedies, I thought Damien-sama was approachable but then he turned a fellow pirate into a bloody mist then acted as nothing happened. Shakky-Oneesama is scary when you mess her cooking.

Kaido-sama is a loose cannon. All you can do is pray that you don’t get in his way. And never, I mean never, get near him when he’s drunk.

Silver Axe-sama is distant to all.

All the Commanders are scary.

“Squak!”

I look up and see a platoon of seagulls fly in, they had the daily news.

I grab the first paper and am mind-boggled by the news.

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[ THADDEUS ENIGMA HAS FALLEN! ]

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I fell off my seat.

I stumble up and run to the main deck and find our cook.

“Shakky-Oneesama! Look at the news!” I bring her the news as I knew this would shift the scales of the seas.

*PUFF*

She exhales a puff of smoke and raises an eyebrow in satisfaction.

“Looks like the kids came through.” She said as she walked into the main hall.

2 minutes later, I hear a booming sound.

“XAHAHAHAHA!”

“GURARARARA!”

“JIHAHAHAHA!”

The laughs were infused with Haki as I felt nauseous just by hearing them.

“The brat pulled through! Very good.” The captain’s voice thundered over the seas. All across the Titanic even.

Hundreds of pirates woke up and gathered around the area.

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“The 2 little demons took care of that Enigma guy! Everyone, PARTY TIME!”

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[Marineford]

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“Haaaa, this crew never gives me chance to rest,” Kong mumbled as he dialled a snail.

“Garp, Sengoku, Basara, report your status.” Kong demanded.

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“Uhhh, this is Garp! Kong-san, I think I forgot my rice crackers… can you send some to fetch them for me?” A voice called.

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“Give me that, you fool.” Another voice was heard.

“Ahem, pardon that Kong-Gensui. This is Admiral Sengoku.”

“Report: We have found the Overlord’s corpse and confirmed his identity. As Phantom from CP-0 stated, all the tens of thousands of pirates have fallen out of Enigma’s control.”

“We have routed 20000 marines from many bases to help with the cleanup. You can expect a huge flux of prisoners.”

“I don’t think Impel Down will hold,” Sengoku said.

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“Right, 50000 members, around 15000 thousand were normal citizens but the rest are scum. This will take some time.” Kong sighed.

“What’s the state of Encephala Island? Can we use that instead?” He asked after a few seconds.

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“Doesn’t seem like it. Escanor may be making a move soon as well. I think it’s best we expand G-5 for the time being and hold them there.”

“This island, *SIGH*, that ‘Sin Incarnate’ has become a huge threat. First 2 fruits and now he has reached a new height.” Sengoku said with some reluctance.

“Very well, continue your search, I want all those pirates behind bars as soon as possible, Sengoku! Xebec should be going under the radar for a while, make use of the time we have.” Kong said as he switched off the call.

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(Narrator POV)

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The World was once again thrown into a loop as news of the fall of another Overlord rained down.

3 names were greatly discussed among both the civilians and the higher-ups.

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1) ‘Kaido of the Beasts’

It was stated that this youth had the body to survive the collapse of a giant castle made with the toughest of ores.

He alone was able to demolish thousands of pirates without much. His brute strength was already revered by many non-fruit users, even if he was a pirate.

Many thought him to be a distant relative of the legendary ‘Continent Puller’ Oars due to his horns, size and strength.

With his minimal age, the world was prepping for a new powerhouse.

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2) ‘Evil Spirit’ Charlotte Linlin

Her name was also going in circles as many were thinking of the rise of a new Overlord. Yet some sources claim that she was a long-time ally of the Rocks pirates and will return to them soon.

Linlin’s bounty of 500 million berries at the age of 10 was surely a fear-inducing thought, considering that her strength continues to explode.

Her fruit power is just as frightening as it can drain away one’s life force and place it into other objects. Her strength, too, is monstrous, with her little care for the life of others only adding fuel to the fire.

Many men with bigger bodies also fear they will become her next sperm bank to grow her army of children.

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3) ‘Sin Incarnate’ Damien

Everyone was currently discussing the one name as it was written on the front page of the latest newspaper, as he was the one who single-handedly took down the Overlord.

They talked about his fruit power being of the same class as that of the ‘Earth-Shaker’ and capable of destroying islands.

The younger pirates were also quite impressed by the image posted on the front page. The raging dragon created by Damien’s fruit power struck fear into many’s hearts.

His charm even ended up seeping into the hearts of the younger ladies, much to their lovers’ dismay.

Yet, from all of this, his age was the real kicker. To think a 15-year-old youth was able to put an end to an Overlord’s reign was something even the World Government could no longer tolerate as new bounties were listed and distributed with great haste.

—–< WANTED >—–

< CHARLOTTE LINLIN >

< ‘Evil Spirit’ >

< ???? 2,590,700,000 – >

< DEAD or ALIVE >

[Poster Image]

—–< WANTED >—–

< KAIDO >

< ‘Kaido of The Beasts’ >

< ???? 961,110,000 – >

< DEAD or ALIVE >

[Poster Image]

—–< WANTED >—–

< EINAR⋅D⋅DAMIEN >

< ‘Sin Incarnate’ >

< ???? 1,636,900,000 – >

< DEAD or ALIVE >

[Poster Image]

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One last point that caused fear in the hearts of the individual Governments’ in the seas, was the fact that all 3 of these pirates were somehow tied together in the same crew, a true powerhouse with the power to destroy the world!

The threat of the ROCKS pirates had exploded once more as the seas only churned and whirled in endless chaos.

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[Yozura Island, Paradise Sea]

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“Mother, father! Look at this!” A young voice called out.

The boy was running into an old decrepit mansion, there was nothing but darkness on the island as the doors creaked open.

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“What do you have there, Hawk-chan?” The boy’s mother, Dracule Mina asked.

“Mother, I asked you many times not to call me that…” Mihawk grumbled while putting on an angry expression.

Unfortunately, the message didn’t get across as the woman simply pulled the yellow-eyed boy into a hug and ruffled his hair.

“Ah, mother, please stop!” He cried out in vain.

“Now, now, Mina, let him speak.” His father said as he sat on the red sofa.

The green candles lighting up the wooden mansion.

He unfolded the newspaper and slammed it onto the table.

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“Look, look! They’re talking about Nii-san again!” He said excitedly.

Mihawk was using his tiny fingers as he tapped the image of the ‘Sin Incarnate’ duelling the ‘Chessmaster’.

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“Ara Ara~ Damien-kun has gotten stronger,” Mina said as she covered her face with one hand in surprise.

“Indeed, it seems he has become quite the character in those chaotic seas.” The man said with a nod.

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Mihawk was lost in thought as he continued to stare at the words as his mind wandered away.

Mina noticed her son’s condition and gently spoke up.

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“Hawk-chan, you want to stand next to your Nii-san as well?”

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Mihawk absently nodded, it seems like the red-eyed youth had left quite the impression on the young swordsman.

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“Mhm… but I have to train hard! Nii-san said we would meet again… I must be ready and make him proud!” The 2 and a half year old said as he clenched his tiny fingers.

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Though he was shining with confidence, it only came off as a cute reaction in Mina’s eyes.

“Ahhh, my Hawk-chan is so cute~!” She grabbed him into a hug as the boy grumbled in protest.

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[The following is excluded from word count]

Author’s Corner:

New bounties; Damien was originally gonna be 1.436B but I increased it to 1.636B instead, his threat level has gone up and beyond even Kaido’s.

A few wrap-up chapters for the arc and then Damien will leave for a ‘vacation’ to take care of some other things.

As for his upgrade, they will be soon.

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Random Trivia:

Would you rather wake up tomorrow with ten million dollars in your bank account or go back to the age of 10 with all the knowledge you have now?

Thanks for Reading!