Chapter 92: There Are No Mythical Zoans, Or Perhaps Everyone Is a Mythical Zoan!

Vinsmoke Judge would not refuse, nor dare refuse, the White Dragon's command.

Yet he still needed to treat Bonney's Azure Jade Scale, leaving him stretched too thin to personally educate Kid.

Storm didn't mind such a trivial issue.

If Judge couldn't teach, then someone else would.

As one of the rare "Scientific Kingdoms" on the sea, the Germa Kingdom housed far more than just Judge among its scientists—or at least scholars with a certain level of scientific knowledge.

For reasons unknown, Judge didn't send an ordinary scholar but instead dispatched one of the Vinsmoke family's trump cards, one of his "Finest Creations"—

Vinsmoke Reiju.

Germa Kingdom, Vinsmoke Castle.

Storm strode ahead as if the castle were his own domain.

The Germa Kingdom's eldest princess, Reiju, summoned by Judge, trailed half a step behind, carefully guiding the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea while briefly introducing the kingdom's general state of affairs.

Robin, Kid, and Killer followed behind Storm and Reiju, none of them exchanging words.

The archaeologist admired the unique architecture of Vinsmoke Castle, while the two academically challenged boys behind her wore expressions of misery, as if mourning their own demise.

As for Kuma and Bonney, the father-daughter pair didn't join the group, remaining in the earlier secret laboratory.

Bonney needed further in-depth examinations in preparation for the upcoming stem cell cloning plan.

Kuma stayed to accompany and protect his daughter while keeping an eye on Judge to prevent any unnecessary trouble.

After walking through Vinsmoke Castle for a while—

"Lord White Dragon."

Reiju extended her hand toward a door down the hallway.

"That is the Germa Kingdom's library, containing all the books of Knowledge collected over the past several hundred years."

"Mm, thank you for guiding us, Princess Reiju."

Storm acknowledged her words and continued forward.

Reiju quickened her pace slightly, stepping ahead to open the library door for the White Dragon.

Father had given her a clear order—obey every command of the White Dragon and serve this distinguished guest well!

Yet Reiju remembered all too clearly—

In Father's eyes, royalty existed to be served, not to serve others!

She couldn't fathom what the White Dragon had done to make Father suddenly change his temperament so drastically...

Reiju led Storm and his group into the Vinsmoke family's library.

Kid stared at the densely packed shelves, the scent of ink thick in the air, and felt dizzy.

He had thought the foul stench emanating from Vinsmoke Judge was nauseating enough—

But who knew the "scent of Knowledge" could be just as stomach-churning!

"Boss..."

Kid slung an arm over Killer's shoulder, propping up his swaying body.

"Why do I have to study so hard?"

"Fffhahahaha—"

Killer burst into laughter beside him, mercilessly mocking his comrade.

"This was your own choice, Kid. Who told you to eat that [Magnet-Magnet Fruit]?"

"Exactly. Who told you to eat such a unique Devil Fruit?"

Storm wholeheartedly agreed with Killer's words.

"So many people wanted this [Magnet-Magnet Fruit] but couldn't get it."

"But studying and all that…"

Kid clutched his head in agony.

"I recognize those words, but those words don't recognize me!

"Isn't it enough to just know your own name and be able to read your own bounty?"

For the vast majority of pirates, that was indeed sufficient.

In fact, there would even be a future Pirate Emperor who couldn't even read his own bounty correctly…

However.

"For the [Magnet-Magnet Fruit], your Knowledge is far from enough."

Storm wasn't about to indulge Kid. He signaled Reiju to fetch some books on magnetism.

"Only by arming your mind with Knowledge can you unleash the full potential of your [Magnet-Magnet Fruit].

"Honestly, every time I see you use the [Magnet-Magnet Fruit] like some 'Trash-Picking Fruit,' I feel like snatching it away from you!

"Are you some kind of 'Zoan-type Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Model: Garbage Collector' user or what?"

The moment those words left his mouth, not only Kid, but even Robin—who had been about to pick up a book nearby—couldn't help but shoot him a strange look.

"Captain, what kind of bizarre Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit would even exist like that…"

From the perspective of an archaeologist, Robin voiced her opinion.

"Besides, Mr. Eustass ate a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit. There's no way it could turn into a Zoan-type, let alone a Mythical one."

"Sore wa dou kana (Who knows)?"

Storm smirked with an air of disdain, as if carried by an updraft.

"If a person's will is strong enough, even a Paramecia can be a Mythical Zoan!

"Perhaps…

"There never were any Mythical Zoans to begin with—or rather, everyone is a Mythical Zoan."

"Captain, that's… a bit too bold, don't you think?"

Robin couldn't help but laugh. She crossed her arms, activating her [Flower-Flower Fruit] ability.

Multiple arms extended and linked together, forming one elongated super-arm that reached out to grab an ancient tome from the bookshelf.

Reiju, who had just gathered some books on magnetism, nearly jumped in surprise when she saw this.

'What a bizarre ability!'

"Captain, this is my power."

Robin held the book in her hand and gave it a little shake.

"Does this look like a Mythical Zoan to you?"

"It could be."

Storm nodded, even offering a suggestion.

"How about 'Zoan-type Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Model: Thousand-Hand Demon'?"

"That sounds terrible!"

Robin rolled her eyes at Storm and ignored him, immersing herself in the book instead.

Standing nearby, Kid and Killer had listened to the entire exchange between Storm and Robin, but their faces were utterly blank.

"What are you guys talking about? Mythical Zoan? Thousand-Hand Demon? And what's this about a Human-Human Fruit?"

Kid barely managed to pick out a vaguely understandable term from the conversation and sneered.

"How could there be something like the [Human-Human Fruit] in this world?

"If someone ate the [Human-Human Fruit], would they turn into a 'human-human-human'? Hah!"

Kid had only laughed twice when—

A slender arm suddenly appeared in front of him, holding a book that was extremely rare to find in the outside world—the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia.

"This page, Mr. Kid."

Robin's voice chimed in at just the right moment—the arm naturally belonged to her.

"You can take a look."

Kid frowned and glanced at the page.

The densely packed text made his head spin, but at least he could understand the illustration.

The picture showed a bizarre-looking fruit shaped like a mushroom with a red cap and white stem.

Having eaten the [Magnet-Magnet Fruit], Kid had some familiarity with the appearance of Devil Fruits.

He recognized at a glance that this was indeed a Devil Fruit.

"What's this? The 'Mushroom Fruit'?"

"…"

Robin fell silent.

Her gesture didn't seem to have the intended effect.

"Hah!"

Storm couldn't help but laugh. Since ancient times, natural airheads had been the bane of schemers—how true that saying was.

"Kid, you should read more! This Devil Fruit is exactly what you just mentioned—the Zoan-type, ordinary model [Human-Human Fruit]!"

Kid froze.

Beside him, Killer also burst into laughter.

"Fafafafa… No way, bro?"

Kid's face instantly turned as red as his hair, making him look like a giant, upright red matchstick.

Just then, Reiju walked over carrying a stack of hefty tomes.

Understanding Magnetism, Magnetism and Metals, Magnetism and Electric Current, Oceanic Magnetic Surveys, Life and Magnetic Fields…

Kid stared at the brick-like books, and the anger that had just flared up was instantly doused like a bucket of cold water. His entire demeanor deflated.

"Thanks for the help, Princess Reiju."

Storm nodded at Reiju before pointing at Kid again.

"But I'll have to trouble you to make another trip…

"I misjudged this guy's level of knowledge. It seems a bit too difficult for him to handle these advanced topics right now. Bring some basic literacy books first."

Children's primers?

Even someone as composed as Reiju couldn't help but look a little strange.

Having grown up in the Germa Kingdom, she had rarely encountered outsiders and had almost no dealings with "pirates."

Were pirates always this… peculiar?

As she silently pondered this, Reiju quickly fetched a beginner's book for children.

The eldest princess had initially intended to follow Father's teachings and personally tutor Eustass Kid.

But Storm waved her off.

"Princess Reiju, your presence won't be needed here for now. Could you give us some privacy?"

"Understood, White Dragon-sama."

Reiju didn't ask for a reason, simply nodding in response.

With a wave of her hand, she dismissed the remaining attendants in the library and even deactivated the surveillance Den Den Mushi.

"Alright, now it's just us."

Storm's gaze swept past Robin and Kid, settling firmly on Killer as he called out the man's name.

"Killer!"

"Yes, Captain?"

"Do you want to become a Devil Fruit user?"

"A Devil Fruit user?"

Killer froze, instinctively touching his helmet.

"I'm a swordsman. I've never had much interest in Devil Fruits."

That was certainly one reason.

But more importantly, Killer had just witnessed what happened to his sworn brother Kid and had no desire to suffer the same fate.

Kid's level of Knowledge wasn't high.

And how could Killer's be any better?

The two were equally matched—

Like comparing half a pound of scrap metal to eight taels of junk, equally worthless.

Studying?

As if!

"Don't refuse so quickly. I have an Ancient Zoan-type Devil Fruit here."

Storm reached toward the Blue-Eyed White Dragon beside him, which obediently opened its mouth and spat out a Devil Fruit.

"This is the 'Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Tyrannosaurus Rex Form.'"

Robin stared at the Devil Fruit in Storm's hand in astonishment.

"Captain, is that... the Lizard King's Devil Fruit power?"

"Correct. This Devil Fruit has been reborn."

Storm didn't elaborate further to Robin, simply shaking the [Tyrannosaurus Fruit] in his hand at Killer.

"Killer, do you want this Devil Fruit?"

Storm actually had five Devil Fruits in his possession.

But aside from the [Tyrannosaurus Fruit], the other four were all ordinary Zoan-type "Lizard Fruits."

Those common Zoan-type Devil Fruits.

For some they could enhance strength, but for others they'd just become deadweight.

Storm believed Killer had decent potential and didn't want to waste him on some ordinary Zoan fruit.

An Ancient Zoan would be barely acceptable.

And among all Ancient Zoans, the [Tyrannosaurus Fruit] ranked among the top tier.

Giving it to Killer wouldn't disgrace the future "Massacre Warrior."

"I'll pass, Captain."

Killer shook his head, refusing Storm again.

"I still think being a swordsman suits me best. I don't want to eat a Devil Fruit."

"Suit yourself."

Storm wasn't bothered by Killer's final choice—to each their own.

He wouldn't force the [Tyrannosaurus Fruit] down Killer's throat either.

Different strokes for different folks.

Storm returned the [Tyrannosaurus Fruit] to the Blue-Eyed White Dragon's body, then casually picked up a book from the table titled Magnetism and Electric Current.

"Starting today, you'll be studying reading and writing together with Kid!"

Killer froze. So did Kid.

No Devil Fruit, but now they have to study?

Smiles never disappear—they just transfer from one face to another.

Kid patted Killer's shoulder.

"Hahaha... partner, we're in this together!"

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