One piece :Nox ( Before Dawn)

Seeing the opponent's panic, Sal remained calm. His current Conqueror's Haki strength was not something ordinary abilities could break through. Only the awakening of a Devil Fruit could pose a challenge.

Silence hung in the air, and many people turned their heads towards them. They, too, had heard of Bonnie, one of the supernova.

The murderous intent that the stranger had just directed towards the Celestial Dragons had already drawn the attention of many powerful individuals. After all, attacking the Celestial Dragons was sheer madness in their eyes.

It was best to avoid such a madman.

The crowd's reaction triggered a system notification:

[A-level character Jewelry Bonnie feels neutral emotions towards you, moderate surprise, experience increase by 200]

[A-level characters feel neutral emotions towards you, initial surprise, experience increase by 100 x 2]

[B-level characters feel neutral emotions towards you, initial surprise, experience increase by 20 x 8]

[Level up: Level 20 (5/1000)]

[Reaching level 20, reward: white lottery ticket]

Those below C-level did not sense the burst of murderous intent.

With the level-up, a familiar ability returned, and Observation Haki improved again, bringing a smile to Sal's face.

[Host: August D. Sal]

[Age: 26]

[Level: 20 (5/1000)]

[Strength: Average (primary)]

[Physical attributes: Average (primary)]

[Agility: Average (primary)]

[Devil Fruit: None]

[Skills: Peak]

[Armament Haki: Initial]

[Observation Haki: Average]

[Conqueror's Haki: Peak]

[Weapon: Ace]

The Armament Haki had finally awakened, and the Observation Haki returned to an average level, boosting his confidence.

At this moment, Bonnie, filled with shame and anger, raised her fist and struck the man she despised on the head.

"How dare you tease me, go to hell!"

The brutal attack was effortlessly blocked by Sal, his black hand, as hard as steel, caught her fist.

"Is this Armament Haki?"

Bonnie had only a vague idea of Armament Haki, having only seen it in her father. But this man held her fist captive, allowing her to personally feel the power of Armament Haki for the first time.

Sal released the Armament Haki grip and asked Bonnie to lower her fist. He had just restored his Armament Haki, and despite knowing the skills, he couldn't maintain the grip for long.

And he wasn't in the mood to fight with the ferocious Bonnie.

In his heart, he admired the character of Kuma The Tyrant , both in his past life and now. Not everyone is ready to sacrifice themselves for their beliefs and daughter.

Seeing that the opponent lowered his fist and was no longer attacking, just looking at him, filled with shame and anger, Sal looked back in response. Not everyone is pampered by women. The situation where they stared at each other disappointed the onlookers, as they couldn't enjoy the drama twice.

Noticing that Bonnie's gaze began to avoid his, Sal tossed a Berry and left. It wasn't the time to confront a supernova; the drama had not yet begun, and before leaving, he decided to give his opponent some advice.

"Miss Bonney, Will is a power that surpasses everything. Don't rely too much on the power of the fruit. Once you enter the New World, you'd better awaken your Will as soon as possible. And do not challenge Blackbeard; that guy is very strong."

In the world of pirates, there are always those who overestimate their abilities.

Bonnie was puzzled. Will is a power that surpasses everything? And who exactly is this Blackbeard?

"This guy's strange. Let's ignore him and continue the party."

As soon as Bonnie's voice trailed off, Bonnie's pirates cheered immediately. They had been watching and waiting for this moment for a long time.

Others paid no more attention to the departing Sal.

Others paid no more attention to the departing Sal. Only the "Strange Monk" Urozh noticed this and muttered under his breath:

"Will and the New World? Interesting."

[Minor change in fate of A-level character Ulki, reward: 100 points]...

The next morning, in a restaurant in the 35th district,

Sal had breakfast as usual and drank a few bottles of strong liquor. Drinking this early was quite invigorating.

The 70-year-old restaurant owner served a plate and said:

"Mr Sal, the Straw Hat Pirates you've been watching have just landed on the island."

"Ah, thank you, old Luke. Don't withhold any information from me."

Sal said happily, smiling. The main and supporting actors were already in place. Hopefully, this drama will unfold smoothly.

Old Luke, wiping the table, continued:

"Mr. Sal, are you bothered by the straw hat on the head of the Straw Hat?"

Sal looked at him with curiosity. Why was he asking this question?

"Old Luke, why do you ask?"

"I feel that the straw hat of the Straw Hat looks very similar to the hat that the former Pirate King Roger wore. As the son of the Pirate King, you should know if the one who inherits your father's hat is worthy."

— "Phew..."

— "Cough-cough..."

Sal immediately spat out the wine from his mouth and looked at the old man as if he had seen a ghost. What kind of mental process could lead him to think that he was Roger's son, when his body was a copy of Roger's?

— Don't talk nonsense, I'm not Roger's son. He has another son, and I'm fed up with this.

Seeing the embarrassed guest leave, old Luke just smiled, thinking it was just an excuse. He had seen the old wanted poster of Roger, and the appearance was exactly the same as Sal's, only the clothes were different...

Soon it was noon.

In the 30th shopping district, the Straw Hat Pirates, with the Cat Burglar Nami, were riding a bubble machine and taking the devil child Nico Robin shopping. Ever since they arrived on the island, the pirates were enjoying themselves.

— Robin, do you know the history of the Fish-Men?

Before the Straw Hat Pirates arrived on the island, they encountered a mermaid, which sparked Nami's curiosity about the history of mermaids. Robin, sitting in the back seat, explained to her the history of the Fish-Men.

— For hundreds of years, Fish-Men and mermaids were considered merely fish in human society. They were hunted and discriminated against by people. 200 years ago, the World Government officially established diplomatic relations with Fish-Man Island and issued a friendly statement. However, even now, in many eyes, mermaids and Fish-Men are still seen as valuable slaves, who are hunted.

— ...

Nami was stunned by the story of the mermaids told by her companion. It was too tragic. Although she didn't have warm feelings towards mermaids because her hometown was terrorized by the merman Arlong, suddenly their conversation was interrupted by a voice.

— Isn't that the devil child, Nico Robin?

The two girls turned and saw a strangely dressed man on the left, looking at them with curiosity. They instantly tensed up. A bounty hunter?

Sal was dressed in the bubble clothing of the Sabaody Archipelago. He had food in his hands and a bag filled with the island's delicious dishes. The past few days, he had been busy leveling up and hadn't really had the chance to enjoy the island.

Today, he just wanted to have a good time before any incidents occurred; otherwise, he wouldn't have the opportunity in the future.

Seeing that the two popular heroines from the original work were full of suspicion, Sal stepped forward to explain.

— Don't worry, I intend no harm. I just know your mother, Olivia, and was a bit curious to see you.

Upon hearing that this person knew her mother, Nico Robin's expression changed, and she looked at him suspiciously. The guy wasn't much older than her; how could he know her mother?

Sal paid no mind to Robin's change in demeanor. In his memory, Roger had met Olivia a few times. She was a great archaeologist and a beautiful woman, full of intellectual allure. Perhaps her only flaw was that she was not a suitable mother.

Sal greeted the girls.

— Hello, I am August D. Sal. I am very pleased to see an old acquaintance again. And this is the Cat burglar, Nami, right? I heard you're very money-minded.

Nami immediately got angry when her hobby was exposed and shouted:

— You're the one who's greedy for money, don't insult me!

— Ha-ha, it seems my information was incorrect, I apologize.

Sal easily apologized. He knew the character of the Cat burglar Nami very well. Though she was greedy, she could give away all her money for friends she had just met. She was even willing to sacrifice herself for family and friends. A truly good woman.

In contrast, Nico Robin had wandered in the darkness for more than ten years. Although she was also a good woman, she kept her distance from everyone and was somewhat mischievous. Only the Straw Hat Pirates touched her with their sincerity.

At this moment, Nico Robin was very cautious towards Sal, and if anything seemed amiss, she was ready to act on the spot.