One Piece: I Weave the Pirate Codex with My Zanpakuto

"This old man certainly cannot disappoint you, sir."

As raised his right hand, and the top of the golden sphere gathered in the sky suddenly opened, spewing out countless golden powders.

"Golden Fountain!"

"This scene is really... hmm?"

Barrett was about to admire the beauty of the golden fountain when he suddenly noticed that there seemed to be something mixed in with the gold dust.

"Gold is an eternal and immortal divine object, a demon that manipulates people's hearts, and a rule that governs the world order."

As lowered his hand, raised his head, and his pupils reflected the rapidly shrinking golden sphere.

"Once I lay a golden carpet over Miracle Island, no one will be able to disobey Lord Ross's orders."

Barrett used the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to expel the gold dust he had absorbed into his body, refining it into an extremely fine gold ring.

"What an amazing application! As expected, Devil Fruits have different effects depending on each person's personality."

"As, that dazzling fountain sprays out golden powder. Once inhaled, you can use that powder to know and control the target's actions, right?"

"That's right, I am a golden man who ate the Gold-Gold Fruit."

As smiled and acknowledged.

"When the scale of gold expands further in the future, I plan to build a huge gold fountain within the Miracle Island."

"In this way, as soon as Basta sends news of an enemy invasion, I can locate the enemy within minutes and then subdue them with the power of gold."

"As expected, you old man are a monster too."

Barrett put on the gold ring, turned, and walked into the darkness.

"I can't imagine what you were like when you were young. You must have been a bit of a troublemaker. Come on, let's go back to sleep."

"Yes, Boss Barrett."

In the darkness, Lance, with only his right arm remaining, glanced at As one last time before following Barrett away.

"Boss, I think it's better to keep the kids in the country where war never ends. This place feels too safe."

"When I have free time in the future, I can bring them here for vacation."

"Whatever you want, Merlin. Tomorrow, the teacher will be setting off for Paradise. Find a few ships to go back to the Endless War Country and bring over the families who are willing to come and live on Miracle Island."

"Yes, yes, Boss Barrett, I'll set off first thing tomorrow morning."

Jin didn't linger, and after saying goodbye to As, he flew towards the church.

His room was arranged inside the church by Aurora.

As exhaled a long breath, and the last trace of weariness in his expression vanished completely with that breath.

"Everything will move in a positive direction."

"I will personally pave the golden road to the future!"

……

[Ross Church, Chapel]

"I am back."

Just as Jin entered the chapel, Aurora finished her prayer.

"What's wrong? I sense something different."

“It’s As.” Sitting on the bench at the front, Jhin explained what had just happened.

"Grandpa As?"

Aurora got up, picked up a cushion, and hid behind the statue.

"The teacher is really bold. Although it's not nice to say it like that, Grandpa As is indeed very old."

"Sometimes I worry that I won't see him the next day."

Jin nodded in agreement.

“I had the same thought, but the teacher must have thought it through carefully before choosing to give him that fruit.”

"Perhaps it's because of the other person's age and past experiences."

"As a former nobleman, no one understands the convenience that money brings better than As."

Aurora picked up the sword leaning against the stone pillar of the Codex, beckoned to Jhin, and headed towards the washroom.

"Getting ready to wash up and go to bed, I have a morning run tomorrow."

Jin quickly caught up and asked curiously, "Aurora... Sister."

Aurora withdrew her sidelong glance and nodded in satisfaction: "What is it?"

"Aren't you worried that As will use this Devil Fruit to betray us? As's mentality has changed since he ate the Gold-Gold Fruit, I'm worried..."

Aurora squeezed toothpaste onto Jhin's toothpaste and then put it into the boy's hand.

"Brush your teeth quickly, brush up and down 300 times."

Jin obediently followed instructions, but his eyes were fixed on his "sister" through the mirror.

Your worries are unnecessary.

"You underestimate the power of teachers, especially now."

Aurora raised her right hand, and black and red lightning crackled.

"and many more!!"

Jin hurriedly spat out the foam in his mouth and stared at Aurora as if he had seen a ghost.

"Why are you entangled in Conqueror's Haki?! I remember you didn't awaken any Haki at all?!"

Aurora's expression was complicated as she patted the knife on her back.

“It’s not mine, it’s my teacher’s. My bond with Pisces Rin has deepened. In my teacher’s words, I’ve unearthed more of His power.”

Him?

Jin noticed that Aurora had changed the word she used to describe the knife from "it" to "He".

"He told me that this ability is called—"

Aurora's pupils were originally a golden color, but now her left eye has turned completely dark brown.

"Divine divination".

Chapter 173 Divine Divination

Ross's Villa

The curtains in the room fluttered in the wind, and the occasional moonlight that streamed in illuminated the man's profile.

Ross held Olvia tightly as she fell asleep with a satisfied look on her face.

The Zanpakuto workshop that had been hidden from view has reappeared.

[Bleach Mark: Jushiro Ukitake]

[Current resonance level: 50%]

[Imprint Effects (Bronze): Initial Release, Demonic Path, Cause, Karma, Divine Divination]

[When resonance reaches 50%, the mark is upgraded, gaining a special effect: Divine Divination]

[The Divine Divination: The representative of God; those who possess the Pisces principle will receive a portion of divine power.]

"power?"

Ross turned his head to look out the window, his Observation Haki precisely spreading towards the direction of the church.

Just as I thought!

He had sensed that Aurora's condition was somewhat off; despite not having awakened Haki, she was able to use Armament Haki.

Especially at certain times, even when he is resting, his domineering aura will always be depleted.

If he hadn't been so observant, he probably would have overlooked that negligible consumption.

It now seems that Pisces is acting as a bridge, allowing Aurora to borrow Haki from their side.

Before, it was Armament Haki, and now it's even borrowed Conqueror's Haki.

No wonder Jhin said to himself—

'Aurora is looking more and more like you.'

So he's become a one-eyed god?

Suppressing my thoughts, drowsiness crept in.

Ross decided to stop thinking about the future of the matter, yawned, and then fell into a deep sleep with Olvia in his arms.

……

The next morning—

After washing up and changing his clothes, Ross had just stepped out of the bathroom when he heard Olvia's instructions.

"...If you encounter trouble in the park, you can go to Toritoma. She's my best friend."

After stuffing the last underwear to be washed into a hidden compartment of the suitcase, Olvia stood at the foot of the bed, tiptoeing to help Ross straighten his collar.

"She's a very innocent girl, so you're not allowed to flaunt your charm indiscriminately."

Ross reluctantly agreed and snuggled up to Olvia.

"Okay, okay, some things will just take their natural course."

Olvia sighed inexplicably.

"Hurry up and set off. Aren't Rox and Hana Hanafuda still waiting for you at the church?"

"I'll be back as soon as I'm done. This journey might be a bit long, but for our future, I'll have to trouble you for now."

At the villa entrance, Olvia waved goodbye like a wife.

"Remember to come back soon, have a safe trip!"

Rose Church

The two backpackers chatted idly behind the church.

Having had previous sparring experience, Locke and Hana Hanafuda had a fairly harmonious relationship.

"The Devil Fruit you ate is about to awaken, right?"

Hana nods in agreement, a golden bottle tucked into her waistband.

"If you want to awaken, you can do so in a few days, but Ross told me to hold off for a while."

"It's no use saying I've awakened now. I'll wait until I go to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise or encounter those monsters before I awaken. Maybe I'll get some unexpected benefits."

Those monsters?

Lockes looked thoughtful.

"Is it a new demon sword? What is that kid Ross plotting now?"

"A knife that should not exist in the human world."

The back door of the church opened, and Ross gestured for Aurora, who was following him, to go back and train.

"No one should dare to cause trouble for the next period of time. As for that divine divination ability... well, let's just let nature take its course."

In the end, Ross still didn't advise Aurora to use that ability less.

“Aurora, Pisces should be the power that governs you, not the power that governs you. You must remember this order.”

"I know, teacher, I won't lose to it!"

Looking at Aurora's heterochromatic eyes, Ross sighed inwardly.

Aurora is becoming more and more like herself, both in terms of temperament and appearance.

His shadow is always there.