The Fruit of Alchemy 2

"When I woke up, I was already chained to this chair and still in these goddamn handcuffs" Francis said looking at himself in this sorry state "But that was just the start of this hell. The captain wanted me to work for him but there was no way I could ever work under him anymore. After that, they would torment me, torture day and night to break my will, my pride, trying to brainwash me to do his bidding. But I wouldn't give in. So the torture just worsened and here I am. Staying here in this room all day, I don't even know how many days or months have passed since then."

"And Sera? What happened with her?" Seth asked squating near the chained boy. He knew how barbaric the pirates in general are from all the mangas he had read but seeing it in real life, even he was getting enraged.

"Seems like she had escaped somehow although I don't know the details. Maybe someone saved her or she escaped on her own. Now, give me my keys. I already did what you asked."

But Seth wasn't yet finished with him "I still have a few questions."

And the main was-

"Your devil fruit. What is its abilities?" From what he had read in his last life, he had never come across Make-Make fruit nor he had heard of an Ex-Shichibukai named Enchantress, though that would only be a nickname, still it was never mentioned in the manga.

Francis grumbled as if he was not happy with his captivity but after half a minute, he answered "The Make-Make fruit is a Paramecia fruit that allows me to create anything from anything given that the material doesn't change, like changing the shape and size of a metal rod or creating a gust in the air, but this doesn't work on more complex bodies like a living being. And yeah, it doesn't work on sea and you would obviously know the reason why."

"But you can create a gust, right? Isn't air a mixture? It doesn't come under your 'complex bodies'?"

"Well air is a different matter as 99% of air is nitrogen and oxygen molecules. So a small variability like 1% don't affect much. But a human body is different, it is composed of so many different compounds that it becomes impossible to alter that."

"And yeah, whatever change I make, it is only temporary and would go back to how it was before after a minute, so it is not profitable in any way apart from in battles" he further added.

That would mean the fruit is very much like the More - More fruit eaten by Byrnndi World, only it doesn't only amplifies stats. If given a little thought, the prospects of its utility is huge.

If his simple Zoan fruit can have so many different techniques then this fruit's power is limitless. What about after awakening? Will it be able to create disasters at the swipe of the hand, changing the very topography of the seas and lands? The power was very scary.

The one who is restricting the devil fruit is the incompetence of its user, and that would be this guy: Francis Rackam.

"You are seriously pathetic now, aren't you?" Seth blurted out blatantly, hearing which Francis grew red with anger.

First, he had to go along with this unknown fellow reciting him his story and what does he get in the end? A discriminatory remark!

"Don't get angry. What I am surprised about is that you had eaten it a long time ago, right?"

"Five years."

"Pffffttt! Five years. Seriously, and you are still so weak" Seth nearly laughed out, "Shouldn't you have grown a lot stronger by now? Just how weak were you at the start? Were you a pampered kid of some royalty?"

Francis didn't reply, he knew he was weak otherwise he wouldn't have been caught.

He simply looked suspiciously at Seth. If what he claimed was true, then he was freakishly strong. Either way, he wasn't from this crew, else he wouldn't be wasting time listening to his story. He knew about the Kairoseki, so definitely not a commoner. And since he claimed to have defeated the entire pirate crew, hence, he is either very strong or has a strong backup.

Earlier, Francis thought of fabricating the story but he didn't for he didn't want to take chances. If he was found out lying, he could be killed.

What if the guy is from the Marines? Though, Francis had this idea, it was highly unlikely because the boy near him didn't had that personality. And in his heart, Francis didn't want him to be a marine.

Seth, on the other hand, was in different thoughts.

(Even if he is too amateur, his devil fruit abilities are amazing. And his will power, it is surprising that he was able to pass through all that torture all this time and still keep his sanity, especially when he was bound by Kairoseki. If I want to start a crew, I require capable partners. And this guy...)

Seth looked straight at Francis.

(Is a good choice. As for his capability, I can train him myself.)

There was no way he alone could lead a pirate crew. That would just make him a pirate, not a crew. And he was no Mihawk. To survive in the Grand Line and especially in the New World, he will need people to watch over his back and who will help him in his journey.

"I will free you, but on one condition."

"Now what conditions, didn't you agree that you will free me if I tell you what happened with me?"

Seth smiled "True, but that was only in context of conversation. I never said that I will free you. That is something you decided on your own."

Francis was angry. It was obvious he was fooled. Even if Seth didn't technically lie, but this was no justice either.

Seth pointed his finger at Francis "I want you. More like, I want you to join my pirate crew."

Francis kept silent.

'My pirate crew'. Francis was able to understand that the boy wanted him to join his crew and that he was the captain, a pirate captain. And, Francis had to join a new crew at some point of time. So, this aligns with his planning too. And he knew that the boy's crew was strong. Else, they couldn't have defeated the captain.

"Joining them is in my favour. But" Francis murmured to himself. He was wary of Seth. The guy knew about his abilities but he knew next to zero about this boy. If his crew turns out to be more savage, he won't have much chance of escaping.

"Let me help you make the decision" Seth added. He understood the hesitation Francis was facing "You said that you had a goal. An objective in life, Isn't it?"

"Yes"

"And it was revenge, wasn't it?"

Francis kept silent.

"It is to kill somebody, somebody powerful. And if my guess isn't wrong, it is someone in the Marines or in the World Government?"

Francis didn't utter a word. He didn't want to let anything out. But Seth understood everything by his eyes.

They say, eyes don't lie.

Seth smirked. He had Francis in the palm of his hands.

"I will help you achieve that goal of yours."

Francis was shocked. There were few who will be ready to take on World Government. This man? Why will he take such a gamble? Is he even capable or is he just blabbering nonsense?

"Don't worry. I won't make World Government my enemy for you. I am not that stupid. It is just that your goal aligns mine. And don't judge my power. I may not be able to do it now, but in future, I will grow powerful enough to defeat them."

If he was to tread on the path to become the strongest, World Government will definitely oppose him. A confrontation which cannot be avoided.

"So what do you say?"

Seth's words seemed like a devil's whisper. But Francis had already made his decision.