Chapter 76: Weapon Acquired
"Fish head, human body, that's a fishman. Human head, fish body, that's a mermaid," Rosse explained with a smile.
Previously, he had only known that Gion lacked this kind of common sense and was only interested in improving her strength, but he hadn't expected that she didn't even know the difference between fishmen and mermaids.
"So that's how it is. Then, can they interbreed and have offspring?", Gion raised a new question.
"Of course they can. There's no reproductive isolation between us and mermaids or fishmen, let alone between fishmen and mermaids," Rosse said.
"We and fishmen can have offspring? Would that be a human or a fish?", Thinking of the ugly appearance of fishmen, Gion couldn't help but shiver all over.
She actually could be considered part of the 'appearance party'; otherwise, she wouldn't hate Tokikake so much, and definitely wouldn't have given in to Rosse so easily.
Rosse was really different from those Celestial Dragon pig-monkeys. Back in the Holy Land, Gion had seen many Celestial Dragons, and only that Shamrock barely had about ten percent of Rosse's level of looks; the others were far worse.
"That depends on the strength of the genes. If the human genes are strong enough, the offspring will only have partial fishman traits. If the fishman genes are strong, the offspring will basically look like a fishman. The same goes for mermaids."
It had to be said, this world always had some fierce people. There were quite a few legends of carp-human and human-carp.
Not to mention distant ones, Big Mom herself was a fierce one aiming to give birth to all races. Among her children, there were both mermaids and fishmen.
However, her genes were abnormally strong, and most of her children still retained human form.
As for how the generally weak fishmen could shake Big Mom's 9-meter body, that was not something he could know.
"So that's how it is…", Gion pursed her lips and rolled her eyes at Rosse angrily.
They had only been standing here properly for a while, and his hands were already misbehaving.
'Do men always only think about that when holding a woman?'
'Though, well, I do kind of want to too…'
"Alright, if you like studying mermaids in the future, I'll give you a few. Now, come take a look at our bedroom," Rosse thought to himself and carried Gion back to the sleeping quarters.
Though it wasn't quite bedtime yet, well, who told them to have good stamina?
Starting now would make it just right by the time they actually went to sleep.
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[Ten Days Later]
Rosse, under Stella's service, put on a black suit and donned a cloak bearing the emblem of the Jaygarcia family, his whole person exuding a mature and dignified aura.
After helping him get dressed, Stella also tidied up Gion's CP0 white outfit. Gion's cloak also bore the emblem of the Jaygarcia family.
The two stood together, their tall figures combined with strong auras made them an incredibly well-matched pair. Even Stella looked on with envy.
"Master, the weapon has been placed in the front hall," Stella quickly withdrew her gaze and bowed slightly to report to the two of them.
Today was the departure day for the Heavens Hunt, and she was also on the entourage list, though only as logistical support and not participating in the island operation.
"Let's go. The weapon's been crafted for half a year, just wonder what quality it turned out to be."
Rosse took the lead, bringing Gion toward the front hall.
During these ten days, both he and Gion had entered the A-rank range in terms of strength.
Gion relied on diligent training, while he relied on diligent killing. Both had bright futures.
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[Rosse]
[Strength: 7.16 million / 9 million (A, Shichibukai(Warlord) level)]
[Devil Fruit: Hito Hito no Mi, Mythical Zoan-type, Watatsumi Form (Partial Awakening)]
[Fruit Abilities: Levitation (flight), Ocean Manipulation (control seawater), Hearing the Sea (seawater sensing), Sea Blessing (seawater restores stamina), Heaven's Fall (generates seawater), Transformation (Mythical Beast form)...]
[Combat Skills: Observation Haki (S), Conqueror's Haki (A), Armament Haki (A), Hakoku Sovereignty, Rokushiki (A), Swordsmanship (B), Marksmanship (B), Hand-to-hand Combat (B)...]
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Given his current level, trying to level up further by just killing C-level pirates was truly a drop in the bucket.
Killing a C-level only increased strength by 10,000.
Even recently, the C-level pirates he killed didn't compare to when Gion had returned and was re-farming the rewards.
Killing or defeating an A-rank could increase strength by as much as 500,000.
Comparing the two, it was not even the same level.
Unfortunately, A-rank powerhouses were hard to catch, and once captured and sent to Impel Down, they'd be imprisoned on the Level 6-Eternal Hell.
And recently, he had caused quite a stir. Many Celestial Dragons in the Holy Land were dissatisfied with him hogging the spotlight. He couldn't even go to the Level 6 of Impel Down to kill.
But once the Heavens Hunt was over, he definitely planned to take a trip to Impel Down.
At least before going to Wano, he needed enough strength to face Kaido and Kozuki Oden.
His status was high enough to avoid a lot of hands-on trouble.
But not making a move didn't mean strength wasn't needed.
To forge iron, one must be strong oneself. If he had no strength, and ran into someone flipping the table, all that would be left was regret.
Arriving at the front hall, Rosse looked at two long weapon boxes.
One of the boxes contained Konpira, the weapon Zephyr had brought back two days earlier. After dropping off the weapon, Zephyr had left in a hurry.
Zephyr had been summoned by the Five Elders to represent CP0 and be responsible for security during the Heavens Hunt.
Since the Rocks incident, at least three admiral-level figures would be dispatched for every Heavens Hunt to ensure safety.
Usually one from CP0, one from the Marine, and one counted as the Five Elders.
Occasionally, Saint Garling would come too.
This time, due to the bet between Shamrock and Rosse, both Saint Garling and Saint Saturn would come to spectate. The Marine not only sent Admiral Sengoku, but Borsalino would also be accompanying.
Adding Zephyr and the Five Elder in charge of the Heavens Hunt, Saint Marcus Mars, a full six admiral-level powerhouses were mobilized.
Such a luxurious lineup could already crush any pirate force in the New World.
"Here you go," Rosse took Konpira out of the weapon box and tossed it to Gion on the side.
As soon as she entered the hall, Gion's eyes were already glued to Konpira, almost drooling.
To a swordsman, a good sword was almost the same as a lover.
Not to mention, Konpira was a beloved sword given by her lover, that made it even more meaningful to Gion.
Gion silently accepted Konpira and sheathed it at her waist.
She was ready to repay Rosse's expectations with actions.
She swore to rely on her own strength to elevate Konpira into the ranks of Supreme Grade Blades.
"Now it's time to see my weapon," Rosse chuckled lightly and walked over to the other weapon box nearly 7 meters long.
Just from the length of the box, it was clear that this was a big guy.
Pushing open the weapon box with both hands, the full form of the weapon gradually revealed itself.
It was a nearly 6-meter long Halberd, lying quietly in the box.
The halberd shaft was deep blue, the color as profound as the boundless deep sea, its surface smooth but with subtle patterns, as if it held the vastness and depth of the ocean.
A flying dragon tightly coiled around the halberd shaft, its serpentine body powerful, every scale distinct and clear, like a dragon swimming through a sea of tangible force.
The halberd head contrasted sharply with the shaft, displaying a light blue hue. This transition of color was both abrupt and harmonious, adding a sense of layered depth to the entire weapon.
The halberd blade was extremely sharp, its edge as thin as a cicada's wing, yet under even the faintest light, it reflected a blinding cold gleam. That chill radiance was icy and piercing, as if it could shred everything.
"Trident of the Sea God!"
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