Pirates: Trainer on the Straw Hat Ship.

"At least so far, I haven't come up with any good ideas."

"but……"

Faced with little Chopper's sad expression, a trace of pity flashed in his red eyes.

Although Chopper's status as the group's favorite is in jeopardy now that he has Meli and Nika, it does not mean that little Chopper has lost everyone's favor.

However, as he went on adventures with the Straw Hat Pirates, Chopper has become more and more responsible in the hearts of the Straw Hat Pirates. Over time, naturally, they no longer regard him as a child who needs care.

"Don't worry, Chopper, we will find a way!"

Usopp, who also felt sorry for the situation, immediately calmed Chopper down and thought quickly in his mind if there were any items or moves from the Pokémon world that could help with the current situation.

Today, the Straw Hat Crew's understanding of the Pokémon world is no less than that of Red. In fact, when it comes to the application of Pokémon energy, they, as Pokémon themselves, are more adept at it than Red.

only……

Even Usopp, who is always full of clever ideas, couldn't think of a perfect way to solve Chopper's problem.

"Don't feel any psychological burden, Chopper."

Red suddenly stood up, patted Chopper's shoulder gently, and then said in a gentle tone:

"Anyway, the worst result is that we can't use the power of the awakened fruit ability. We have so many means..."

"Whether from a biological level or a technological perspective, there are ways to make you stronger!"

"Moreover, don't forget that more than 70% of the credit for everyone's current strength should be attributed to the Pokémon world!"

"It's not like you can't continue to become stronger, and you need to be stronger in the direction of Pokémon."

"When you can become a Pokémon like Luffy and Zoro, it's just a small awakening of the fruit ability. It won't be a pity if it's gone!"

Perhaps it was because Chihong's words were comforting yet practical enough, and under his voice, little Chopper's expression slowly calmed down.

The next moment, he nodded vigorously: "I understand, Chihong!"

"Then I will suspend my training for a while."

"There's no need to be so cautious. Eat when you should, drink when you should..." Red smiled easily, "I just made some associations based on Luffy's story."

“Maybe the real situation is not as bad as we think.”

"The other thing is..."

Chihong suddenly snapped his fingers out of thin air.

The next moment, a pink beam of light suddenly flew in from the window and shot straight towards the table in front of Chihong.

And this beam of light is naturally the little Nika who has been playing nearby.

It was like Tom Cat who heard that it was time for dinner. It suddenly crashed into the red table. Then its body rubbed against the table, creating a cloud of smoke. After jumping a few times, it finally stopped.

This set of movements is so coherent that it seems as if it has been rehearsed countless times.

Although he has been separated from the Nika Fruit and has lost the power of Nika, Little Nika was born from the Nika Fruit after all, and still possesses some weak Nika characteristics.

Its level is not very high now, only level 26.

However... being able to raise a new Pokémon to such a level in less than two and a half hours is enough to show how terrifying Red's power leveling is!

It's a pity that this state of going all out and moving at full speed, even at its current red state, can't be maintained for too long.

The consumption of physical strength and energy is secondary. On the contrary, it is the continuous repetition of the same action and behavior that will cause a certain amount of mental pressure on him.

He would only work so hard when dealing with an important member like Little Nika.

But even so, it is enough to prove the horror of trainer leveling!

"Chopper, for a long time to come, I may have to cultivate Zerg with Usopp."

"Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji are all at a critical moment, Robin is learning Fishman Karate, Nami is practicing the power of the Disaster Fruit, and Franky is researching fighting moves and the future path of the mechanical body."

"The only ones who have time right now are you and Brooke."

"I don't know if it's because Brook didn't succeed in fusing it with Luffy before, but Little Nika doesn't seem to like being close to Brook, so now only you can take over the responsibility of taking care of Little Nika!"

"It just so happens that little Nika is also a fruit will, and also has extremely unique abilities. Maybe after you two get along for a while, there will really be a chance for some miracle sparks to burst out, and solve your problems."

"it is good!"

After receiving the task, Little Chopper immediately nodded seriously, then he stretched out his hands and held Little Nika directly to his chest.

"Then I'll leave little Nika to you, Chopper."

"Trust me, we will help you solve your problem soon!"

"Um!!!"

Little Chopper nodded vigorously again.

He has unlimited confidence in his partners.

Just like that, Chopper, who was given the task of raising children, coaxed the playful little Nika out of the room.

But at the moment Chopper left, the red face in the house suddenly darkened.

"Usopp, I may need your help next!"

"crimson!"

Usopp was stunned when he realized the sudden change in the atmosphere. After a moment, he quickly came back to his senses and asked:

"What's going on?"

"........."

His red eyes flashed and he was silent for a moment, but he did not answer Usopp's question immediately. Instead, he expressed other thoughts in his mind.

"I suspect that Chopper's Human-Human Fruit is not as simple as we thought!"

"Ah?" Usopp was surprised again, "Why do you say that?"

An inexplicable Nika Fruit has already made them so nervous. He really doesn't want anything to happen to Chopper again.

Fortunately, Akane's subsequent explanation made Usopp breathe a sigh of relief.

"Don't be so nervous. I'm not saying there are any unknown risks with Chopper."

"It's just that we may have underestimated the power of this fruit ability in Chopper before!"

"Animal-type Human-Human Fruit... Although there is no suffix, perhaps this is the real horror of this devil fruit!"

Seeing Usopp's increasingly puzzled look, Akame asked directly:

"Usopp, what do you think is a real human being in this world?!"

"Was it when a group of ignorant monkeys first came up with the concept of a tribe, or when they started using tools, unlike other animals, or did they evolve over tens of thousands of years to become what we are today... or will they be the intelligent creatures that still rule this planet before it is destroyed in the future!?"

"Throughout history, mankind has had extremely intelligent sages, powerful warriors, pioneering saints, and travelers who explored the world..."

"Which category do you think the human that evolved from the Human-Human Fruit that Chopper ate belongs to!?"

Red asked Usopp again.

Although in his previous life, many people had joked that the devil fruit Chopper ate was an animal-type, mythical beast-type, human-human fruit, and ordinary person form.

But judging from the fact that as soon as it acquired the ability of the fruit, it gained a body strong enough to withstand steel bullets and extraordinary intelligence, Chopper's fruit ability is by no means an ordinary form of ordinary people.

"The concept of human beings is really too broad!"

Chihong continued:

"So far, Chopper has only worked hard between medicine and combat, but it is clear that his medical talent is definitely good, but it is far from world-class."

"Similarly, his combat abilities are by no means weak, but they are far inferior to naturally strong men like Luffy and Zoro."

"The reason why Chopper has his current strength, in addition to the bonus of Pokémon power, is that he combines medicine and combat together!"

"But……"

A gleam of light suddenly flashed in the red eyes, and he also noticed that Usopp's eyes also flashed with a hint of shock.

Knowing that Usopp had guessed something, he raised the corner of his mouth slightly and smiled softly:

"Why does Chopper, who took the Human-Human Fruit, have such strong medical attainments and create a blue wave ball that can change the physiological wavelength of animals..."

"Is it because of the medical talent that the devil fruit gave him?!"

"No!"

Chi Hong suddenly slapped his hand on the table excitedly, and then said confidently:

"The reason why Chopper loves medicine so much is simply because the first human he met was a doctor!"

"If the first human he met was a sniper, he might have already become an ace shooter..."

"If the first human he met was a chef, maybe he would be like Sanji now, researching delicious recipes every day..."

"Chopper's talent can definitely be used in more than just medicine!"

"Chopper...is likely to be an all-round talent!!!"

"........."

"........."

Gudong~

As Chihong's voice fell, the entire room fell into silence in an instant.

It was not until a long time later that Usopp swallowed hard and said in shock:

"Red, you mean to say that Chopper can do everything that humans can do!?"

"Not much different." Chi Hong smiled slightly, "To be precise... it's not about what can be done, but the potential and talent to accomplish something!"

Compared to the saying that the power of the Human-Human Fruit gives the user human intelligence and body, Akane feels that it gives Chopper the potential that humans possess.

In Akahō's guess, the ability given to Chopper by the Human-Human Fruit... is most likely the average of human potential!

This potential is not so strong that it allows him to possess sudden power or knowledge, nor is it so weak that Chopper cannot learn anything after a long time.

He would make Chopper have a talent far beyond that of an ordinary person in completing a task, but not too strong.

Anyway...

The power of the Human-Human Fruit does not lie in how much potential it gives Chopper, but in the omnipotence of that potential!

Although this is just a guess, combined with Chopper's experience and performance, it is very likely the fact that is closest to the truth.

"So... Red, you want me to help Chopper practice shooting skills for a while to confirm whether this guess is reliable!?"

As smart as Usopp is, he instantly understood Red's intention to talk to him alone.

After all, in the entire Straw Hat Pirates, his ability is the only one that has an immediate effect and can test whether a guess is correct or not in a very short time.

If this guess is wrong...

Given Usopp's personality and his relationship with Chopper, even if he suddenly wanted to take little Chopper to learn shooting or something, it wouldn't be too abrupt. He wouldn't need to give little Chopper too many explanations, thereby disappointing him after having too high expectations.

And if it is confirmed after the test that Chopper really has a good shooting talent, then Red's guess about the ability of the Human-Human Fruit can almost be confirmed...

Soon, their Straw Hat Pirates will have a true all-round master!!!

Kendo, cooking, sniping, sailing, examination, mechanical and electrical engineering, music...

I just hope that by that time, little Chopper won't blame them for enrolling him in so many interest classes.

"I know what to do, Red."

Usopp nodded immediately after receiving Red's affirmative signal, and then he immediately said:

"It's just right that I'll take advantage of the crisis that may arise from the fruit awakening. I'll go talk to Chopper tonight and then take him to try shooting sports."

"But in this case..."

At this point, Usopp suddenly looked embarrassed again.

Helping his partners become stronger is important, but he himself also has a lot of things to do!

"You're worried about those bugs of yours, right?!"

As if anticipating Usopp's inner thoughts, Red smiled and said:

"Don't worry! While you're helping little Chopper, I'll take care of all your bugs!"

"Anyway, they are all good varieties that you picked out, and the number won't be too large..."

"I will use my hypnotic ability to turn them all into Pokémon, and pass on their excellent genes as soon as possible after they become stronger."

"Hehe~ Then I will leave all these little guys to you!"

"It will definitely be fine if I leave it to you!"

Hearing this, Usopp nodded happily.

But what he got in return was Chihong's sneer:

"Little guys? Well, I will just call those rhinoceros beetles that are bigger than elephants little guys."

God knows what Usopp fed these insects to make them grow to that size.

If there hadn't been this opportunity to let them out and let off some steam, Usopp wouldn't know how long he would have to hide these guys.

However, to be honest, there are insects the size of elephants in the world of pirates. It's just that when you think about the fact that these insects were originally slightly larger rhinoceros beetles not long ago, Usopp's actions seem really outrageous.

"Oh, right!"

Before leaving, Red suddenly called Usopp and said:

"Give me a few common animal-type devil fruits so I can experiment on your bugs..."

"See if it's possible to find a way to...break the fusion of fruit wills in advance."

Now, after looting Marijoa, the Straw Hat Pirates' devil fruit reserves have approached three digits.

It’s just that because most of them are people with special abilities, their interest in devil fruits has faded a lot.

Even the two devil fruits that Whitebeard asked Jinbei to deliver were thrown directly into Usopp's body, and no one has cared about them to this day.