Pirates: Who is the real sun god?

"As we all know, there are three types of devil fruits: animal-type, superhuman-type, and natural-type."

"Among them, the natural type is recognized as the strongest. The three major monsters of the navy are the three top natural types. They are extremely destructive and can easily destroy an island. This is its advantage, but it is also its disadvantage. Do you know why?"

As he spoke, Barrett suddenly paused and looked at everyone with a smile.

"have no idea--"

Everyone shook their heads. They were all either slaves or at the bottom of society before. They even learned about devil fruits only after following Barrett.

"This involves the awakening of the Devil Fruit. I divide the development of the Devil Fruit into three stages. The first stage is the initial acquaintance, which means that after eating the Devil Fruit, you can only use the Devil Fruit ability in a simple way. At this stage, everything is unfamiliar and you need to slowly understand it yourself.

Second, control, that is, after a long period of training, the fruit ability is further developed and can be used skillfully, which I call control. "

Barrett didn't keep the audience in suspense and continued to explain with a smile.

“However, these two stages are only for the superhuman type.

Superhuman abilities are bizarre and sometimes people may not know their own abilities even after taking them for a long time without knowing it.

However, the Animal System is different from the Nature System. The Animal System can transform after eating, while the Nature System is stronger. After eating, you can transform into an element, thus knowing your own abilities and directly skipping the previous stage.

The natural system is even more extraordinary. As long as you have enough physical strength, you can show its extraordinary power as soon as you eat it.

But that’s also its limitation.”

"Because there is another stage for devil fruits, which is awakening. Once the fruit awakens, its ability will undergo a qualitative change, producing earth-shaking changes.

Among them, the easiest to awaken is the animal type, but it is also the most dangerous, because when the animal type awakens, there will be a kind of wild will invasion. If you can't withstand it, then..."

"Boss, that's what will happen."

Seeing Barrett stop, Johnson immediately spoke anxiously. After all, what he ate was animal-type, and ancient species at that. If nothing unexpected happened, the invasion of will he would suffer would be stronger at that time.

"You will become a half-human, half-beast monster, go completely crazy, know only killing, and be unaware of the sun and the moon. In the end, you will die in the sinking." Barrett said seriously.

hiss--

When everyone heard this, they all took a deep breath. If it turned out like that, it would be better to be dead.

Delia and Achina were even more thankful that they were not edible animals.

Looking at the expressions of the crowd, Barrett laughed dumbly. "Actually, you don't have to worry too much. Although the animal awakening is more dangerous, the animal thoughts generated during awakening are just a test of willpower. You can basically resist the Conqueror's Haki now. As long as you don't have random thoughts during awakening, that kind of willpower can easily get through it."

Johnson and others breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this and continued to listen to Barrett's talk.

"Moreover, once the animal type is awakened successfully, your own physical strength and vitality will increase by two or even several times. This is related to the devil fruit you have eaten."

"For example, Johnson ate an ancient species - the Gigantopithecus. I estimate that once he awakens, his strength and physique will increase by at least 8 times. After all, the Gigantopithecus was one of the overlords in the ancient times, a remarkable creature."

Hearing this, everyone looked at Johnson with envy again, and Johnson grinned naively, with an indelible sense of pride in his smile.

Barrett chuckled and said, "I still have three animal-type devil fruits here. One is the Snake-Snake Fruit - Python Form, one is the Cat-Cat Fruit - Cheetah Form, and the other is the ancient species - Mammoth."

Hearing this, the men who had not eaten the devil fruit turned to look at Barrett with fiery eyes, while the remaining women were a little hesitant. On one side was powerful strength, and on the other side was an ugly transformation. Everyone has a love for beauty, let alone women.

“Before, I said that I would organize a competition with prizes for the top three. But now, something special has happened, so the competition will not be held.

I have three devil fruits left over, and I plan to take them out and reward them to the three people who have made the greatest progress.

You guys choose the three people who have contributed the most, and I will give devil fruits to the three people you choose.

I'll go get the devil fruit, and you guys can choose yourselves."

Barrett chuckled and walked out of the hall.

As soon as Barrett left, several women were the first to breathe a sigh of relief, because they really didn't pay much on Leihuo Island, and now there was no need to worry about it, so they just gave up.

Although Delia, Johnson, and Achina had contributed a lot, they had already eaten the devil fruits and withdrew from the competition.

Card and his companions were also self-aware and knew that their contributions could not compare to Ares and Hibbert, so they decided to compete for one spot with seven people.

Only Ares and Hibbert were undecided.

For a moment, the atmosphere became dull.

“I don’t know if they will fight.”

In the room next to the hall, Barrett talked to himself as he watched all this secretly.

He did this on purpose, just to see how they would resolve their own interests, whether it would be a fall-out, a fight, or a peaceful resolution.

He is about to go on a long journey, and everything here will be handed over to these people first. He doesn't want these people to cause chaos for some interests in the future, as that would be a loss.

"Everyone, I think it would be better if we decide by voting, so that no one would have any objection."

In the hall, the silent atmosphere was suddenly broken by Ares.

"I agree. We are partners, and this method is the least damaging to the relationship." Hibbert spoke next, his face very calm.

"We agree."

Card and the others nodded together. It was better for everyone to rank than to decide privately.

"Okay, let's vote by raising our hands."

Johnson made the final move.

"Then I will be the referee, and you can choose four people. I forgot just now that there is also a parahuman devil fruit."

Just as everyone made a decision, Barrett returned to the hall with a smile on his face.

"Then I'll trouble you, Boss."

Ares and Hibbert looked at each other and saw a hint of relief in each other's eyes.

They are smart, but they don't believe that Barrett's arrival is such a coincidence.

"Then let's start with Ares!"

Barrett sat back on the sofa and chuckled, "Raise your hands if you think Ares made the greatest contribution."

brush--

Johnson and others all raised their hands, even Hibbert.

Barrett nodded and continued, "Raise your hands if you think Hibbert made the greatest contribution."

brush--

Everyone hesitated for a moment, then raised their hands, even Ares and Achina.

Barrett couldn't help but look at Hibbert with some surprise. He didn't expect that Hibbert's contribution could be comparable to that of Ares.

However, on second thought, it's not surprising. Although the new island of Foggia that Jhin found a year ago is inhabited, it is also very desolate.

After being established by Hibbert, Faurecia developed very well, both in terms of population and construction.

After a moment of surprise, Barrett didn't think much about it and continued to discuss the merits.

A few minutes later, the merit ranking came out, with Ares and Hibbert tied for first place, followed by Card and Galio.

"Card, Galio, these are the Cheetah Fruit and the Python Fruit. You can choose one, but I have to tell you that the Cheetah Fruit increases speed more, and the Python Fruit increases strength more. You can choose the one that suits you."

Barrett took out two devil fruits and placed them on the table, explaining them carefully.

"Thanks for the reminder, Boss."

Galio and Card both bowed, looked at each other after a moment of silence, and reached out for the devil fruit at the same time.

The two were also very rational and each chose their own area of ​​expertise. Card chose the Python Fruit to continue to enhance his own strength.

Galio chose the Cheetah Fruit to continue to increase his speed.

"good."

Barrett nodded in agreement, then took out two more devil fruits, looked at Ares and Hibbert, and said with a smile, "One of these two fruits is the mammoth fruit, and the other is the parahuman fruit - the spring fruit. Both fruits are extremely suitable for you. I won't tell you which one is which. You two each take one and eat whatever you get."

Everyone was stunned when they heard this. They didn't expect Barrett to do this. But then they thought it was the best way, and they all looked at the two of them with interest.

"Yes, boss."

The two looked at each other and smiled helplessly.

Then, after taking a deep breath, each of them picked up a devil fruit and started biting into it.

Well--

The taste and the sourness made both of them change their expressions.

The few people who had eaten the devil fruit were all trying to hold back their laughter. After all, it was quite joyful to see others suffer the same pain they had experienced.

"Does it taste bad?"

Seeing this, Card and Galio couldn't help but ask.

"tasty--"

Ares forced himself to swallow a mouthful, nodded, then took another forced bite, chewing it pretending to be happy.

"tasty--"

Hibbert on the side nodded hurriedly and ate even more than Ares.

“Chicken flavor—”

Johnson smiled innocently and vindicated the devil fruit.

“It’s really that delicious.”

Card and the other man were full of confusion. They each picked up a devil fruit and took a bite. In an instant, their faces turned green and they looked at everyone bitterly.

Hahaha--

Everyone lost their composure in an instant and burst into laughter, and Barrett also laughed along.