The most courageous pirate hunter

Not far away, in mid-air.

Lucci remained in his human-beast form, his entire body steaming with steam, and a trace of blood hanging from the corner of his mouth.

And on the other end.

An elephant and an alpaca were attacking a small figure. In addition, there were other people fighting in groups, such as Bages, Guyram and Bruno, who were fighting fiercely.

What's the fastest way for men to get to know each other and build rapport? One is drinking, and the other is fighting.

This is how I've been getting by these past few days.

They fight during the day and drink at night. Hermes then becomes a teacher, teaching each of them according to their individual aptitudes, helping them find their own path to becoming stronger. After all, the Six Styles and Haki are the most basic.

Everyone understands this.

The techniques of internal sabotage had long been taught to everyone.

Secondly, there's the Devil Fruit ability of everyone. In this regard, Hermes also believed that the bolder the person, the greater the achievement, and he instilled all sorts of unrealistic or realistic ideas into the group.

Whether or not it can be developed depends on individual fate.

First up is Burgess.

This guy's Devil Fruit ability is very simple, but it is precisely because of its simplicity that it is so terrifying. As long as he keeps accumulating power, the final effect is similar to the kind of power that can overcome all other methods.

Or it could be conceptual, such as weakening the opponent's strength.

The Power-Power Fruit is similar to the Mini-Mini Fruit; initially, it only affects the user. However, with further development, it should be able to influence external forces. Since it can enhance one's own power, could it also enhance the power of one's allies, perhaps by creating a power field?

Another aspect is weakening the opponent's strength.

Another one is that useless little thing, Mansherry.

The healing fruit can be developed in the direction of fields and domains, adding a healing buff within a certain range. Moreover, the healing should not be limited to injuries, but also include various negative effects such as diseases, or accelerating the recovery of stamina, Haki, etc.

If it's truly developed well, it will be a panacea; then Hermes and the others will find it difficult to die even if they want to.

Chapter 193 [Four Development Directions for the Common Zoan Series]

Compared to Burgess and Mansherry, Guyram's Cube Fruit is also easier to develop, mainly in several aspects.

The first is control.

It can split any object it touches into a cube shape and can be manipulated freely.

If developed to its full potential, a mountain or island could be split into giant cubes and then hurled at the enemy, making it no different from a meteorite, somewhat similar to the Float-Float Fruit of the Golden Lion.

The second method is forced control.

It involves compressing any living being you touch into a cube, and then it's up to Guyram to decide whether to kill or dispose of them. It's somewhat similar to the Hobby-Hobby Fruit, Slow-Slow Fruit, or Ghost-Ghost Fruit—the kind of power that makes the final decision.

It's uncertain whether it will be neutralized by overwhelming power; at least Gayram hasn't encountered it yet.

Third, compressed air.

This technique is no different from the Paw-Paw Fruit's air compression, the only difference being that one is shaped like a bear's paw and the other is shaped like a cube. In that case, could we develop a similar technique based on the Paw-Paw Fruit?

For example, conceptual ones.

One ejects the injury, while the other compresses it.

It can be said that this Devil Fruit's abilities are very comprehensive.

The prospects are very promising.

Then there's Hody Jones.

Hermes didn't have any good suggestions, because Hody Jones wasn't a Devil Fruit user, so the path in front of him was simple: practice Fish-Man Karate, Rokushiki, and both types of Haki to death.

Especially after awakening and regaining life, coupled with the monstrous physique of the Great White Shark, it can become a master in its own right. If a naval battle were to occur, it would be the nightmare of all its enemies.

Next up is Lucci.

The only thing Hermes regrets is that Lucci ate a common type of cat-cat fruit in leopard form. If he had eaten an ancient type or a mythical beast, he would have taken off like a madman.

Of course.

While Ancient Zoan and Mythical Zoan types are stronger than ordinary Zoan types, it also depends on who eats them. With Lucci's potential and talent, he could become a top-tier powerhouse even if he were an ordinary Zoan.

Currently, there are perhaps four directions for the development of common animal lineages.

1. Single-target type: Vitality, defense, attack power, physical endurance, achieving a qualitative leap, such as the awakened Jailer Beasts in Impel Down.

Unfortunately, his personality was swallowed up, leaving him stupid and foolish; this was a failed awakening.

2. Dominant type: They are likely to dominate or summon a particular species. For example, Lucci can dominate various leopard-type beasts, and even more extravagantly, drive other animals in nature.

If it were truly developed, he would be like a giant leopard, the king of all beasts.

3. Functional type: For example, a Cobra Fruit user develops and enhances the properties of venom; or, for example, a Bat type user develops ultrasonic wave attacks.

However, leopards don't seem to have any special abilities; speed, stealth, sharp teeth, and claws are just the most basic.

4. Evolutionary type, also known as atavism: Most common animals have a very impressive ancestor, and if the leopard is atavistic, it seems to be the saber-toothed tiger, so wouldn't that make it an ancient species?

This is Hermes' advice to Lucci so far. However, the most basic things about Zoan-type Devil Fruits are still flesh and regeneration. Just develop these to the extreme, and combine them with Rokushiki and Life Return, especially Life Return, and you will definitely have unexpected gains.

For example, Lucci's current training method is based on the advice given by Hermes.

The combination of human-animal hybrids and life return, maintained 24/7, will eventually form a normalized mode.

What does the Zoan type boost, and what does Life Return enhance? They all seem to be the most basic recovery, attack power, defense, and so on. So it seems that all of Lucci's stats are doubled.

One can imagine how powerful Lucci's close-combat abilities will be in the future.

Meanwhile, Hermes also had his eye on Chopper's Rumble Ball. He wondered if it would work on other Zoan-type Pokémon. If it did, things would get interesting.

After Chopper coughs up the Rumble Ball, he can transform into nine different forms.

For example, abilities such as weight enhancement, jumping enhancement, fur enhancement, wrist strength enhancement, brain enhancement, horn enhancement, and leg strength enhancement.

If it were also useful for Lucci, taking one would enhance his weight, wrist strength, and leg strength, and combined with his own formidable strength, wouldn't his attack power double again?

If the Rambo ball and the lethal drug E.S. didn't conflict, it would be exciting just to think about.

Before meeting Hermes, Lucci didn't have much of an idea about developing Devil Fruits, but now he has plenty of ideas.

Who would have thought that an ordinary Zoan-type would have so many ideas in this man's hands? This undoubtedly pointed Lucci in the direction of becoming stronger.

There is also the possibility of life being returned.

He never imagined that he could play like this, developing cells to divide, heal, become immortal, and regenerate severed limbs.

And also maintaining normalcy.

In Lucci's eyes, Hermes was a genius, a genius born for battle.

Finally, there's Bruno.

The Door-Door Fruit can be used to develop a few powerful techniques that are virtually unbeatable.

The simplest way to develop this is to enter another dimension, open a door under the enemy's feet, and trap the enemy in that dimension. At that point, even the most powerful person will have to kneel down.

In another dimension, you can starve to death.

And what about Kamui from next door, who connects his body to another dimension, rendering him immune to all attacks...?

Finally, there are Alpagacino, Van Gufried, and Hadoli.

Alpagachino is simple: it's about increasing the power of the rocket launcher, and also adding the Haki or Six Styles.

The same is true of Van Gufried.

However, besides practicing the Six Powers and Haki, Hadori has other ways to increase his strength, namely by eating Devil Fruits.

Furthermore, all three can be developed like Lucci, so they have great potential.

For now.

The Imperial Organization is brimming with talent, and its rise to prominence and glory is just around the corner.

soon.

Today is the day of the deal with the Navy.

On the Little Death, Hermes looked at Hody Jones with a somewhat solemn expression. He really hadn't expected this fishman to volunteer; in his mind, Bruno would have been more suitable.

If the navy continues to lack martial ethics, Bruno could use the Door-Door Fruit to make a better retreat.

This time, Hermes wasn't so foolish. He took his entire crew to negotiate with the Navy, planning to assign someone to handle the handover. Even if something unexpected happened, he wouldn't be afraid, as he could use various threats to force the Navy to release the person.

"Hahaha~"

"Don't worry, I'll dive into the sea if anything happens. I'm invincible in the sea."

"Even if I get caught, the worst that can happen is I'll just have to stay in jail for a while longer."

Hody Jones was incredibly confident. Even the transaction took place in the port, very close to the sea. With his current abilities, even a general couldn't kill him instantly.

Once he escapes into the sea, that's his domain.

"Hody, you've really impressed me this time. You've got guts!"

Hermes, suspended in mid-air, patted Hody Jones on the shoulder, his eyes full of satisfaction. This great white shark had finally made something of himself. Whether it was genuine or not, this behavior was still very manly.