Only I Know the Plot of the Anime World - Chapter 24
“You bastard!”
Morgan roared but couldn’t free himself from the iron hook piercing his shoulder.
Repeated severe injuries had already pushed him to the brink of death. His fractured leg bones scraping against the ground was an unbearable torture.
Gradually, the Navy captain’s screams grew weaker until they ceased altogether.
[You have killed Navy Captain Morgan.]
[Reputation with the Navy faction decreased by 50 points, now cold.]
[Reputation with the Pirate faction increased by 50 points, now friendly.]
[Hint: Character Monka’s favorability towards you +10]
[Legendary Trait (Steel Heart) activated, Life +5]
[You received a Purple Plot Treasure Chest.]
After the string of space notifications, Sasuke released the ODM gear’s trigger.
Bloody and exhausted, he forced himself up, shakily stuffing a piece of sauce-covered steak into his mouth.
Life: 18/96 (+26)
Watching his life gradually recover, he sighed in relief and turned to Morgan’s corpse.
Defeating this guy took everything he had, ultimately relying on his life points advantage to barely secure a solo kill.
“It seems this is my limit,” Sasuke sighed, silently revising his original plans.
Among the Reincarnators in this mission, only about five could solo Morgan. For a second-time Reincarnator, his performance was already exceptional.
This was a textbook example of defeating a stronger foe, with every step under Sasuke’s control. A slight misstep could have resulted in a different outcome, earning applause from even the most critical observers.
With his life back to thirty points, Sasuke quickly left the scene, this time avoiding the conspicuous use of his ODM gear.
Reaching a secluded house, he finally felt safe.
With a three-hour cooldown for Titan Summoning, he rested until fully recovered before attempting the Black Cat Pirates’ test.
For now, he could admire his spoils.
[Opening Purple Plot Treasure Chest]
[You received 100 Plot Points]
[Blood-Stained Captain’s Cloak]
[Morgan’s Longsword]
[Strong Rum]
The purple chest wasn’t as rewarding as the colossal Titan, but that was expected. Morgan was strong but not unbeatable, whereas the colossal Titan was beyond Sasuke’s capabilities.
Just being near Bertolt’s Titan would have meant instant death for Sasuke.
The rewards were naturally richer in such dire scenarios.
“100 Plot Points, not bad.”
Blood-Stained Captain’s Cloak: A special item that helps quickly establish a pirate faction reputation or join a pirate crew regardless of requirements.
A valuable item, allowing direct entry to the Black Cat Pirates without the test. Confident players could attempt the test and sell the cloak for a profit, which is crucial for skill upgrades.
The second item, even more impressive, was Morgan’s weapon.
Name: Morgan’s Longsword
Grade: Extraordinary
Type: Sword
Attack: 5-8
Durability: 55/55
Attribute Boost: Strength +2, Agility +1
Usage Requirements: Strength 14, Basic Melee LV5
Effect: All-Out Attack
Origin: One Piece
Evaluation: No enemy. It can’t kill with one strike. If there is, run.
All-Out Attack (Active Skill): Consumes 2 Spirit, performs a 120% strength heavy attack, 30-minute cooldown.
An extremely powerful weapon, significantly boosting combat effectiveness.
However, Sasuke couldn’t use it due to its requirements and his focus on other attributes.
“Sigh, I’ll have to sell it.”
Weapons are usually sold for less than skills, but their quality should fetch a decent price, likely around a thousand Plot Points.
Skills and traits remain unchanged upon leveling up world difficulty but gear downgrades by 2-4 grades.
For instance, this extraordinary sword in the second world would become an excellent or basic weapon.
His Black Star handgun would become a grey defective item.
This explained why Reincarnators prioritized skills over gear, as skills remained consistent across difficulties.
The final item, a special consumable, was the only thing he could use immediately.
Strong Rum (3/3): Beverage restores 20 life points and temporarily boosts Constitution +1 for 10 minutes.
A good recovery item, arriving just when he needed it, alleviating his supply shortage.
Selling two items and keeping the rum, Sasuke’s hard-earned spoils were worthwhile.
After a three-hour rest, the Titan Summoning cooldown ended, and Sasuke’s life was back to 79 points, ready for the next step.
“Seems Monka’s favorability towards me increased?”
Sasuke found it odd. Killing a Navy comrade shouldn’t earn favor, indicating a significant conflict of interest.
“Maybe I can use future Colonel Monka.”
While pondering, he reached the hidden coast, finding eager pirates waiting.
In the bright sunlight, a medium-sized ship docked, its black cat-shaped prow impossible to miss.
The wide, medium-length ship, primarily black, evoked awe and curiosity.
Its tall masts and white sails contrasted sharply with the dark hull, creating a strong visual impact.
This was the Black Cat Pirates’ ship, the Blaku.
From afar, Sasuke saw busy figures on deck, their arrogance evident as they gestured at the waiting pirates below.
Despite seeming comical, a hierarchy existed in the pirate faction, even among struggling sailors.
With keen perception, Sasuke heard the laughter from the deck.
“Who do you think will pass First Mate Zangao’s test?”
“Ha? I bet they can’t even pass Butch’s test.”
“Sam’s test is simpler, but even then, they’d just be grunts.”
“Yeah, becoming a combatant isn’t easy.”
Wiping his Black Star, Sasuke thought, as expected, the Black Cat Pirates’ tests varied.
For strength types, challenge Butch. For agility, go to Captain Kuro.
For mental specialists like Sasuke, First Mate Zangao was the better choice.
Zangao, the Black Cat Pirates’ first mate, later joined the Navy and became Captain Tashigi’s lackey, embarrassing pirates everywhere.
But at this time, Zangao was a notorious pirate with a five million bounty, feared by many.
“Jason!”
A familiar voice called. Turning, Sasuke saw Old Cat waving energetically.
He was tough, escaping a massive Navy siege, likely due to some hidden trump card.
Next to him were a few others, all Reincarnators.
More Reincarnators had arrived before them, all aiming to join a renowned pirate crew.
Judging by their sad looks, the Black Cat Pirates’ tests weren’t easy.
“Sigh, don’t ask,” Old Cat said, still shaken, “The One Piece world is full of strong people. A mere fat guy nearly killed me.”
“What happened?” Sasuke asked.
“Barely passed,” Old Cat smiled bitterly, not revealing his ordeal.
If Old Cat could pass, Sasuke felt confident in joining the Black Cats, potentially selling the Blood-Stained Captain’s Cloak.
Under the excited gaze of the Reincarnations, Sasuke displayed the item, calmly explaining: “If I pass, this will be for sale. Highest bidder wins.”
The final words hit like a sledgehammer. Everyone knew they’d be heavily extorted but couldn’t refuse the unique item.
Factions with triggered side quests typically offered substantial benefits.
Krieg’s crew might be strong, but strength didn’t guarantee rewards. Veterans understood this well.
As Sasuke, now known as Jason, departed, the others began calculating their offers.
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