Trader In The World Of Pirates!!!

"What is this?"

Shendu, unable to move, focused all his effort on intensifying the eerie red glow in his eyes, trying to get a better look at the images displayed on the screen.

Robin smiled slightly and began her introduction.

"This is a magical fruit from another world," she explained.

"By consuming it, one can gain the abilities contained within."

She paused before continuing, her voice taking on a slightly persuasive tone.

"The Zoan-type Devil Fruit, in particular, grants the eater the ability to transform into a specific animal."

Robin cast a knowing glance at Shendu.

"Mr. Shendu, even though your current form prevents you from eating anything, rest assured—advanced technology in the pirate world allows for successful Devil Fruit integration~"

Shendu's mind reeled at the concept.

Transform into an animal?

It sounded remarkably similar to the Monkey Talisman's ability… but he knew firsthand that simply imitating an animal wasn't enough to grant true freedom.

Yet, based on what the dimensional merchant was saying, this Devil Fruit might actually offer a way out of his current predicament.

If I can regain mobility… I won't have to rely on Valmont and his incompetent lackeys anymore!

The trio had only just returned from their mission, yet the Black Shadow Ninjas had already relayed what had happened in Mexico.

Three grown men… utterly humiliated by a mere girl.

Pathetic!

Magic-less humans were utterly worthless!

As countless thoughts raced through his mind, Shendu made his decision. He would trust Robin and purchase a Devil Fruit to restore his physical form.

But as he turned his attention back to the screen…

He hesitated.

There were too many choices.

A dizzying array of fruits filled the display, each offering transformation into wildly different creatures.

There were the usual animals—cows, horses, pigs, dogs, monkeys…

But then, his glowing eyes locked onto something far more intriguing.

The Mythical Zoan—Yamata no Orochi.

The Ancient Zoan—Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The Human-Human Fruit—Angel Form.

Even without fully understanding their significance, the vast price differences between them told him all he needed to know—

Some Devil Fruits were far superior to others.

The most powerful ones called to him, their descriptions brimming with the promise of immense strength.

But Shendu was no fool.

Much as he desired those Mythical Zoan fruits, he reminded himself of one crucial fact—

He only had about 20,000 points at his disposal.

Every point had to be used wisely.

For now, all he needed was a body that could move on its own. There was no need to splurge on something extravagant.

Surely, within this vast selection, there was a cost-effective option suited to his needs.

After a long moment of contemplation, he made his choice.

He ignored the high-tier fruits and instead selected a basic Ape-Ape Fruit.

Even after enhancements—removing all negative side effects—it cost only 3,000 points.

With Robin's signature mysterious grace, she initiated the transaction.

In an instant, a strange energy surged into Shendu's form.

His motionless, stone-like body trembled.

Cracks formed along his rigid frame.

Suddenly—

His limbs stretched.

His once-entrenched hands and feet burst forth from the hardened shell.

His body expanded at an alarming rate, thick, coarse black fur sprouting across his form.

And then, standing tall on two powerful legs—

A massive, humanoid chimpanzee emerged before Robin.

Shendu took in a deep breath, flexing his fingers, feeling the surge of long-lost strength in his limbs.

His chest rose and fell with exhilaration.

"Is this… the breath of freedom?!"

For the first time in centuries, he moved freely.

A deep, guttural laugh rumbled from his throat.

It wasn't just about regaining movement—

This was proof!

Proof that dimensional trading was real!

A dangerous glint flickered in his crimson eyes.

At that moment, he knew his next step.

"Lord Dimensional Merchant…" Shendu's voice rumbled with newfound intensity. "I want to redeem more points!"

Before, he had been cautious—uncertain whether this entire exchange was a fraud.

But now?

Now that he had tasted freedom again?

Now that he knew this power was real?!

He could no longer hold back!

Now, his only desire was to amass as many points as possible—and in return, acquire even greater power from the dimensional merchant!

Robin's smile widened.

"It would be my pleasure~"

With a wave of her hand, she summoned the trading system once more, embedding it directly into Shendu's mind.

She wasn't the least bit surprised by his change in attitude.

Everyone hesitates at first.

But in the face of the limitless potential of dimensional trading—

Caution always crumbles.

Shendu didn't even hesitate.

He selected everything.

A full liquidation.

Compared to his first trade, this one was completed in mere moments.

And then—

His points balance jumped from 17,000 to 67,000!

A slow, sinister grin stretched across his dark-furred face.

This was just the beginning!

Time Flies

In the blink of an eye, three months had passed since Robin first came into contact with Valmont and Shendu.

During this time, Robin and Espeon had fully regained their strength, returning to their peak condition.

And thanks to the fruitful rewards she had amassed, Robin had not only resurrected the O'Hara refugees but had also acquired a wealth of practical abilities, significantly enhancing her combat power.

On the other side—

Robin's apprentice in this world, Jade, had undergone remarkable growth, evolving into an exceptional little warrior.

While she was still far from matching a true powerhouse, Robin's teachings—combined with the awakening of her Three Haki Abilities—had elevated her combat prowess to Level 35!

In this B-rank world, that was enough to dominate.

Had it not been for Robin's strict guidance, Jade might have turned the entire world upside down by now.

In fact—

Even Jackie Chan was no longer her match.

That had been the case for two months already.

And now, thanks to Robin, Jade had another major advantage—

A specially crafted portable belt designed to store the Twelve Talismans, allowing her to wield their power anytime, anywhere.

Over the past three months, Jackie Chan and Robin—guided by Uncle's expertise—had successfully gathered several more Talismans.

Since Valmont and his forces had shifted their focus away from the Talisman Hunt, Jackie Chan's team initially made swift progress.

Within a month, they had secured three additional Talismans—Dragon, Sheep, and Rabbit.

However—

Just when they were closing in on the next Talisman—

A five-meter-tall chimpanzee came crashing down from the sky, landing directly in front of them.

Its eyes glowed a sinister red.

And in a deep, commanding voice—

It demanded they surrender all their Talismans.

This towering beast was none other than Shendu, now free once more, scouring the world for powerful magical artifacts.

Jackie narrowed his eyes at the massive creature before him.

He didn't need to be a genius to know that this thing wasn't friendly.

There was no way he was just handing over the Talismans.

So, without hesitation—

He rushed forward, launching a punch straight at the chimpanzee's chest.

Which is a big mistake.

Shendu barely reacted—his Wind Dragon Slayer Magic exploded forth, sending Jackie Chan hurtling toward the horizon like a ragdoll!

Had he not miraculously grabbed onto an eagle's talons, allowing the bird to guide him safely to the ground…

He might not have survived.

Watching Jackie Chan's life hang in the balance ignited a fire within Jade.

Her usual playful demeanor vanished.

And then—

With a roar, she unleashed a surge of Conqueror's Haki—the power she had long dreamed of awakening.

Fueled by her natural talent and the combined abilities of the Ox(Super Strength), Roaster(Telekinesis), Rabbit(Super Speed), and Dragon(Combustion) Talismans, her strength soared to an unprecedented level.

In an instant, her combat power skyrocketed—

To the pinnacle of the world!

Meanwhile—

Though Shendu had spent over 80,000 points with Robin, his power was far from its peak.

Without the Talismans, his physical body was still in an unstable state, unable to fully harness his former might.

Moreover, during his transactions, Shendu had prioritized long-term strength and adaptability over immediate power.

Because of this, his current level was only around 70—a far cry from the near-90 combat power of his prime.

And Jade—

Fueled by rage and the Talismans, now possessed strength rivaling that of Shendu's peak form.

The result?

For the first time ever—

Shendu was on the defensive.

And then—he got absolutely pummeled.

Realizing that the fight was turning against him, Shendu abandoned his pursuit of the Snake Talisman and fled.

Jade—still furious—was about to give chase, but remembering her Uncle Jackie's condition, she chose to prioritize his safety instead.

Harnessing the Talismans' power, she raced after him, ensuring he landed safely.

And from that day forward—

Every single time Jackie and his team set out to find a Talisman…

They would inevitably run into the towering, red-eyed gorilla that spoke fluent human language.

For the next two months, the two sides clashed repeatedly, both gaining and losing Talismans in their ongoing struggle.

During these relentless battles—

Jade continued to evolve.

With each high-intensity fight, she pushed past her limits, redeeming more of her latent potential and growing exponentially stronger.

Meanwhile…

While Shendu and Jade battled fiercely over the Talismans—

Elsewhere, a seemingly unremarkable gang boss was making moves of his own.

Unlike the others, he had no interest in clashing head-on.

Instead—

He embraced the wisdom of quiet accumulation.

Operating in the shadows, he gathered countless magical artifacts, each of moderate value but collectively worth a fortune in trade.

And as the chaos between Shendu and Jade continued to escalate—

Valmont, equipped with a powerful intelligence network, quickly caught wind of it.

Yet—

He never once suspected the truth.

To him, the mysterious chimpanzee was merely another magical creature that had learned of the Talismans and entered the fray for its own benefit.

Little did he know—

That Shendu had become a Dimensional Trader, just like him.

Thus, the Dark Hand Gang, quietly amassing wealth, leveraged its vast manpower and resources to extract a full 20,000 points from Robin within three months!

However, Valmont didn't keep the 20,000 points for himself. Instead, he divided the earnings into four equal parts and distributed them among his four subordinates.

Yes.

After three months of relentless effort, Valmont was left with nothing for himself.

And yet, this was the key to his success!

"If you doubt someone, don't use them. If you use them, don't doubt them."

Having gained extraordinary abilities, the four loyalties to Valmont soared to new heights.

With renewed dedication, they threw themselves into excavating ruins and searching for magical artifacts on Valmont's behalf.

It was only a matter of time before he truly stood at the pinnacle of the world.

Unfortunately...

This world was merely a B-level world. No matter how many valuable magical artifacts lay hidden within it, its capacity remained limited. Robin could not conduct large-scale transactions here.

And a world incapable of sustaining large-scale transactions simply wasn't worth a dimensional merchant's prolonged stay.

Robin had set a goal for herself: within two years, she would extract everything of value from this world and leave—taking the investigators she had trained with her.

Now, more than six months had passed. Time was running out.

Meanwhile...

In the Pirate World.

More than half a year had passed since Robin and her companions departed.

For a long time, peace had prevailed. But now, the Pirate World was once again stirring with turmoil!

For reasons unknown, the fully prepared Revolutionary Army found itself aligned with several unexpected allies: a mercenary company led by Zoro, the new navy under Sengoku, and the New World Pirates led by Whitebeard.

Together, these forces launched an all-out assault against the World Government.

Panic gripped the world.

The seas were never at rest.

Gunfire and war became the defining themes of the Pirate World.

Seeking refuge from the chaos, those with abilities flocked to locations housing large Pokémon facilities—perhaps the only safe havens left.

Of course...

For Leo, the war in the Pirate World had little impact.

After all, trade in this world had already reached its saturation point.

Devil Fruits, legendary swords, advanced combat techniques—almost everything of value had already been systemized and exchanged.

As a result, dimensional traders were now an integral part of the Pirate World's culture.

At this point, if you didn't know how to walk on water using chakra, you'd be embarrassed to admit you had engaged in dimensional trade.

The strongest warriors wielded two Pokémon each, with access to everything from MEGA Evolutions and Z-Moves to Gigantamax transformations.

Gone were the days when battles rarely featured combat power above level 90.

Now, across all factions, a level 90 warrior was considered no more than third-rate.

The true elites were all striving toward the near-apocalyptic power of level 120!

Having never encountered an S-level world, Leo wasn't entirely certain what kind of power a true "Broken Star" powerhouse would possess.

His conservative estimate?

A level 150 being should have enough power to destroy a planet.

After all, that was where Leo stood now.

Based on his calculations, he doubted he could obliterate a planet with a single punch.

But he could likely shatter the earth's crust, destabilizing the planet's ecological balance—effectively causing its slow demise.

Not that he had any intention of doing such a thing.

At the moment, Leo wasn't paying much attention to the world war unfolding in the Pirate World. But that didn't mean he was idle.

Lately, he had been consumed with a new goal:

Creating a world of his own in the void.

After mastering the laws of time—and various other principles—from the Conan world, Leo felt an irresistible urge to experiment, as though he had stumbled upon a new toy he simply couldn't leave untouched.

At first, he struggled to figure out how to use these laws to construct a stable world in the void.

But then...

A single talisman, obtained by Robin from the Talisman World (as Robin had named it), provided him with a glimmer of hope.

This talisman—the Tiger Talisman—was one of the few that the Demon Sorcerer Shendu had lost to Jade.

However, the ever-trading Shendu had no real interest in its power.

So, without hesitation, he exchanged it for a mere 5,000 points.

The moment Leo saw the deal, he intervened. He transferred 5,000 points to Shendu himself, ensuring that the talisman would land in his own hands instead.

Ever since learning that Robin was in the world of Jackie Chan Adventures, Leo had had his eye on this particular artifact.

5,000 points meant little to him—after all, he now earned tens of thousands per day.

But the power contained within the Tiger Talisman—the power of balance—was something he had never been able to master!

And so, he placed his hopes in this talisman.

If he could control the power of balance...

Then perhaps, at long last, he could successfully weave the laws necessary to create his own world!