One Piece: Rinnegan Is My Golden Finger.

After dinner, Nerona summoned a man in black holding a delicate small box.

She took the box and waved the man away before walking up to Chiga with an air of mystery.

"This is for you. Guess what's inside?"

Chiga glanced at it and instantly knew—it was a Devil Fruit.

He wasn't all that interested in Devil Fruits anymore. He already had a specific abilities in mind for the final slots in his left eye. Still, since this fruit had come from the Celestial Dragons' treasure vault, it probably wasn't anything ordinary. It couldn't hurt to check it out.

Seeing Nerona's smug expression, Chiga answered flatly,

"I know. It's a Devil Fruit."

"Uh…"

Nerona's expression dropped. She had hoped to build some suspense.

In truth, she didn't know much about Devil Fruits. Her collection consisted mostly of Zoan types, which she used to feed to slaves and force them into brutal fights for her entertainment.

But after hearing that Chiga was interested in Devil Fruits, she took the initiative to learn. She discovered there were many subtypes of Zoans, including extremely rare Mythical Zoans.

She'd scoured the treasure vault with an encyclopedia in hand, but aside from the Asura Fruit she'd already given him, she couldn't find another Mythical Zoan.

Still, she was a Celestial Dragon. Money meant nothing to her.

So she offered a two-billion Berries bounty, and sure enough, a Mythical Zoan was delivered straight to her table not long after.

She thought Chiga would be thrilled. Maybe this gift would even bring them closer.

But judging by Chiga's current expression, he wasn't all that impressed. Nerona suddenly felt her efforts had been wasted and stood there awkwardly.

Chiga, however, realized his attitude might've been a bit too cold. Maybe it was because she was a Celestial Dragon—and clearly a bit eccentric—but she had treated him quite well. From the promotion in Sabaody to this rare Devil Fruit, her intentions seemed sincere.

Softening a little, Chiga took the box and said,

"Thanks. I'll accept it."

"Eh? N-No need to thank me. It was always meant for you…"

Seeing Chiga take the fruit and thank her, Nerona lit up. This was the first time he'd ever shown her gratitude—and it made her heart race.

Chiga opened the box. Inside was a black cantaloupe-shaped fruit. Its most distinctive feature was the top stem, which curled like a pair of bull horns.

Nerona eagerly leaned in, proud of her efforts.

"I already looked it up in the encyclopedia. It's a Mythical Zoan, the Ushi Ushi no Mi, Model: Bull Demon King!"

Chiga raised an eyebrow.

Ushi Ushi no Mi… She could've just called it the Bull Demon King fruit. No need to be dramatic.

He didn't plan on eating it himself. Instead, he already had someone in mind: Zephyr, his teacher.

Of course, the best fruit for Zephyr would've been the Red Count's Vampire Fruit, but tracking that one down was unrealistic.

He wasn't like Blackbeard—willing to wait twenty years just for the Yami Yami no Mi.

This Bull Demon King fruit, as a Mythical Zoan, was certainly powerful enough.

If Zephyr ate it, his strength could easily return to Admiral level.

And once that happened… so much for retirement.

Zephyr wasn't even seventy yet. What was he doing thinking about retirement?

Time to get back to work, old man. Consider this your re-employment gift.

As he stared at the fruit, a mischievous grin tugged at Chiga's lips.

Nerona was standing close. When she saw that smirk, her heart skipped a beat.

Her eyes darted nervously. With Chiga finally showing warmth, her courage grew. She tiptoed closer, inching her face toward his.

Chiga noticed, his smile vanishing as his expression darkened.

"What are you doing?"

Nerona froze mid-lean, her face still awkwardly extended forward.

Chiga looked at her, barely containing a smirk. He knew exactly what she was trying.

Then, without warning, he leaned forward and flicked her forehead.

Flick!

Nerona jolted like she'd been struck by lightning. Her cheeks flushed deep red, and steam practically poured from her head.

She looked adorably flustered.

Shaking his head, Chiga tucked the Devil Fruit into the Door-Door Space and said,

"I want to give this fruit to my teacher, Zephyr. You mind?"

"…"

"No response? Is that a no?"

"…"

Still no reaction. Chiga reached out and tapped her forehead again.

This time, Nerona snapped back to life and frantically waved her hands.

"It's already yours! You can do whatever you want with it!"

She looked at him, cheeks red, and said nothing else.

Chiga smiled again. She was growing more and more likable. If he ever had to wipe out the Celestial Dragons, he'd make sure she survived.

After chatting for a bit longer, Chiga went to the room Nerona had arranged for him.

The room was massive, with a ridiculously oversized bed draped in luxurious fabrics.

But the most eye-catching thing in the room… was a bizarre doll sitting on the bed.

The doll looked like a twisted version of Nerona—abstract, lopsided, and cursed with a sky-high hairstyle.

Chiga sat on the bed, picked it up, and muttered,

"So ugly. Didn't I tell you to stop wearing that hairstyle?"

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The Next Morning

Nerona obediently brought Chiga to see the Five Elders. They had already delayed the meeting by a day. Any longer, and the Five Elders would be furious.

On the way, Chiga observed his surroundings. He had to admit, the Celestial Dragons lived in splendor. The architecture was majestic, and the streets spotless, maintained by countless laborers.

It was just a shame that the place was filled with people who made him sick to his stomach.

Such a paradise… wasted.

But it didn't matter. Eventually, this place would be reduced to dust.

After all, Chiga wasn't the type to live in second-hand homes.

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