Chapter 40 Bounty and Upgrade

As the crew set out, they noticed several other ships coming from the sides.

Robin: " Is it enemies?"

Paul looked closer and smiled, seeing the familiar people, " No it's the gladiators that helped us take down the Donquixote family. I wonder what they want with us."

Only a few minutes later did the ships arrived and sailed next to their ship.

Orlumbus: " Hello, everyone. There's something that we want to say and would like to speak with you guys about. "

Paul: " Okay come aboard."

Lined on by one another was Orlumbus, Hajrudin, Chinjao, and Suleiman.

Orlumbus: " we've been thinking about something last night and have come to an agreement."

Chinjao: " Even though you fought against Sai and Boo, they have been seriously training since then. I acknowledge your strength when you have fixed my precious head back to its peak since that damn Garp ruined things."

Hajrudin: " Well since we have battled already and made an agreement beforehand... since you've beaten me fair and square, I will follow you."

Suleiman: " Yes, Paul and the Chaos Pirates, we have chosen to follow you and be under your banner."

The four of them then proceeded to take out their own small cups and placed it on the ground. Orlumbus took out a large liquor bottle as well as a larger cup and placed it in front of Paul. Paul smiled as he saw this.

Orlumbus than proceeded to pour the liquor into each individual cup and finally into Paul's.

Orlumbus: " We four pledge to follow and be loyal to the Chaos Pirates. We will walk through lava and into swords and guns if they should also do. We will live and die for the Chaos Pirates."

Paul: " HAHAHAHA. GOOD. Since I have heard your pledge, then I will also make my own pledge. Since you four have pledged your loyalty, I will also be loyal to you four and never betray you. Since you chose to follow me then whenever you guys need our help, whatever it may be we will drop whatever we are doing and come help you."

The group of five picked up their cups and proceeded to drink. After the drink, the place became a banquet. This banquet lasted until evening as they began to bond and exchange information. During this time, Paul had also arranged them into their own placements. Orlumbus and his people will be under Daz and form the first division force. Chinjao and his people will be under Sera and form second division. Hajrudin will be the main captain and will be under Vlad and form the third division. Sulieman will be the captain and under Robin and form the fourth division. The first three divisions would be responsible for combat forces while Robin's division would be to gather intelligence.

Paul: " Until we meet again. Let us keep growing in numbers and strength until we become THE STRONGEST!!! HAHAHA."

The group smiled as they nodded. They understood that Paul's goal wasn't as simple as a Pirate King. They took one more look at Paul and his crew and then continued on their journey.

At this time they also headed off to another destination. Where to? Paul had given Robin the Log pose and told her to go towards wherever she wants for the next island. Paul had went inside his room. " Karen, How can some of my skills already be maxed level. I know I have not reached the peak in some of the skills."

Karen: " Paul you have reached the max level of the first tier of your skills. To reach the next tier, you would have to upgrade them with the right SP."

Paul: " How much is it to upgrade my Armament Haki. "

Karen: " 1000 SP"

Paul: " Okay upgrade my armament haki to the second tier then."

Karen: " Done."

Paul: " Okay, how much does it cost for me to transfer over bought skills."

Karen: " 1000 SP"

Paul: " Oof okay. Since I already have it I won't have to spend SP on buying another skill. Is it possible to still have the skill if I choose to transfer the same skill onto another?"

Karen: " yes."

Paul: " Perfect, I want to transfer chakra control to Sera."

Karen: " Very well, you would need to come close contact to the said person in order to transfer the skill."

Paul: " Okay got it."

Paul then walked over to where Sera was. Instead of training by herself, she was training the Kung-Fu Dugongs. It seems like she was satisfied with their teamwork and strength when they were fighting against the navy soldiers and wanted to try and improve their strength a little more.

Paul walked up to Sera: " Hey Sera, could you come with me for a moment."

Sera looked up and said, " Sure." She then looked towards the Kung-Fu Dugongs, " you guys continue your training. You guys did good in defending the ship. But it could be better."

Dugongs: " Osu"

Sera followed Paul and said, " Paul did you need me for something?"

Paul: " Yes, I would like to do something that can make you a bit stronger. How about it?"

Sera: " Hmm, do I need to improve in anything??"

Paul: " Hmm perhaps. With what I am able to do, I can increase the intensity of your attacks involving your devil fruit powers. Furthermore, it can help increase your stamina. How about it?"

Sera: " Sure, why not. What do I have to do?"

Paul: " Give me your hands and just close your eyes. Soon you will feel an energy pass through you, just try not to panic."

Sera: " Hmm, okay then."

Paul then grabbed the hands that reached out. He closed his eyes and whispered, " Transfer."

A course of energy soon flowed out from his body and slowly entered Sera's body.

'ding'

'successfully transferred the skill chakra control. Subtracting SP now'

After the transfer was complete, Paul opened his eyes and said, " Sera, how do you feel."

Sera didn't say anything for a brief moment. All she could feel was a course of energy flowing through her. She hasn't felt anything like it before. She looked at her hands and tried to figure out how to move the energy. She struggled as she didn't how to do it. She finally looked up at Paul and said, " Paul... how do I use this energy. What is it for?"

Paul smiled and put out his hand, " Well once you gather enough of the energy you could do something like this." Paul quickly gathered his chakra and formed a rasengan. " This attack is not physical or use any devil fruit powers. This is purely energy. Since we both can control a certain type of natural element, we can empower it with this energy. Did you see my two attacks that blew apart Doflamingo and his move? "

Sera shook her head as she continued to stare blankly at the rasengan on Paul's hand, " No I was still helping the people get away from the bird cage. However, I did feel it. It was really strong."

Paul smiled and said, " Well usually I am unable to fuse together any kind of natural element that I control. However, with the use of this energy, I am able to fuse the two natural elements together. That's what made it so strong. Infusing this energy with your attacks can give you better control of the natural element and empower them all together."

Sera nodded her head, " I see, so this can amplify our techniques."

Paul: " Yes, you can go back and practice on your own now. The first thing you should learn how to do is sense the energy and move it through your body and into your palms and feet. Once you can do that, I can show you what it can do."

Sera: " got it. Thanks, I'm going back now."

Sera then left the room as Robin called everyone together.

Robin: " Everyone big news."

Paul and everyone came out from what they were doing and gathered at Robin's location.

Paul: " What happened Robin."

Robin: " News about what happened on Dressrosa and the hidden factors behind it became revealed as a leaked video about several underground business and the tragedy of what became of the people there was seen."

Paul smiled and said, " I see. Anything else?"

Robin smiled and replied, " Yes. We got new bounties."

Paul: " Well let's take a look."

(Heavenly Dragon) Brantley D. Paul-500,000,000--> 1,200,000,000 beli

(Dark Assassin) Daz Bonez- 120,000,000--> 400,000,00 beli

(Devil Child) Nico Robin- 95,000,000-->105,000,000 beli

(Heavenly Angel) Phim D. Sera- 100,000,000--> 320,000,000 beli

(Red Demon) Vlad Redfield-90,000,000 beli

Paul: " 'whistle' Vlad you got a high bounty already for your first one. They are calling you 'Red Demon' too haha."

Vlad: "... Demon? Who's the Demon?"

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Status:

Name: Brantley D. Paul

Age: 19 immortal body- 60%

Strength: 155

Agility: 130

Vitality: 150

Wisdom: 110

Luck: 105

Charm:115

Devil Fruit: Real Mythical Zoan Dragon Dragon fruit, Real Mythical Zoan Chaos Dragon fruit

Skills: Observation Haki lvl 18, Navigation lvl 10, Armament Haki lvl Max-->Tier 2 Armament Haki lvl 1, Rokuogan lvl Max, Soru lvl Max, Haoshoku Haki lvl 12, Chakra control lvl 10

SP: 1300