Boa Hancock bit her nail, lost in thought.
Not only was she one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but she was also the ruler of Amazon Lily. That made it unsuitable for her to interact with Sora publicly.
Still, she was curious about the man who dared to kill a Celestial Dragon and oppose the World Government.
Besides, she wanted the spaceship technology for herself.
After a moment of consideration, Hancock looked at Sandersonia and instructed:
"My identity isn't suited for meeting him. Take a few Amazon warriors and head to the area near Water 7. Try to make contact with him and see if you can negotiate for the spaceship technology."
Then she turned to Marigold.
"You go to the Sabaody Archipelago and wait for him there. Just in case."
Sandersonia and Marigold both nodded.
"Yes, Sister."
While the powers of the world focused on Sora and his spaceship technology…
Sora had already left the G8 Fortress and docked the Divine Slave on a nameless island, counting his gains.
He had switched his main ship from the Ark Maxim back to the Divine Slave.
First, because the Divine Slave was several times larger. After summoning it from the subspace dimension, he now had room to store the Celestial Gold he had just stolen.
Second, because his pirate crew system was bound to the Divine Slave. It was the only ship he could control freely, unless the system upgraded again and allowed him to bind a second ship.
His haul from robbing the World Government: 3 billion Berries in treasure.
In addition, he had obtained three Devil Fruits.
One Zoan-type and two Paramecia-types:
[Zoan-Type: Bird-Bird Fruit, Ancient Model — White-Feathered Falcon Form]
[Paramecia-Type: Purification Fruit]
[Paramecia-Type: Sphere Fruit]
Sora stroked his chin while looking at the three Devil Fruits in front of him.
The Purification Fruit was naturally meant for Kaya.
He had promised it to her.
The White-Feathered Falcon Fruit was for Laki.
The white-feathered falcon was a species from ancient times in the pirate world. Large, fast, and dominant in the skies—perfect for Laki, the Shandia sniper.
As for the Sphere Fruit, the system said it allowed the user's body to turn into balls...
It reminded Sora of that Marine who had eaten the Bean-Bean Fruit. It felt completely useless.
And turning your body into balls? Too ugly.
He didn't plan to give it to anyone.
Aside from that, another part of his gains included the beautiful chef, Jessica.
Thinking of her, Sora, who was reclining on a beach chair, glanced at Jessica, who was cooking with Makino.
[Name: Jessica]
[Affiliation: Navy]
[Skill: Master Chef]
[Talent: None]
[Friendliness: 40]
[Combat Power: One-Star]
[Master Chef: Excellent cooking skills, greatly increased efficiency]
[Buffs: +4 Stamina, +4 Vitality, +4 Spirit per hour]
After checking her status, Sora looked around at the others.
It was near dusk, and everyone on the Divine Slave was enjoying themselves on the island coast, preparing for a beach bonfire. Everyone was busy with related tasks.
He was the only one lying back, watching the bikini-clad women.
"Shalria, go get Kaya. I want to feed her something."
He took a sip of his drink and gave the order.
Anna and Shalria, his personal maids, stood quietly behind him.
"Yes, Master," Shalria replied and walked over to Kaya at the beach, soon returning with her.
"Kaya, this is a Paramecia-type Purification Fruit. It can purify all harmful substances. It's perfect for you."
When Kaya heard him, her eyes lit up. "So you're giving this Devil Fruit to me, Sora?"
"Of course."
Sora peeled the fruit and cut off a small piece.
"Here, open your mouth."
Kaya obediently rested her head on his lap and opened her mouth, eating the piece from his hand.
"Ugh!!!"
She clutched her mouth, her eyebrows furrowed, her face scrunched up.
"So bitter!"
"Devil Fruits taste awful," Shalria said from behind.
She still remembered almost throwing up when Sora had fed her one.
Anna touched her necklace and smacked her lips. "I didn't think it was that bad."
She had been desperate to eat a Devil Fruit back then and had actually enjoyed it.
Hearing that, Sora, Shalria, and Kaya all looked speechless.
Sora wondered if Anna had some masochistic tendencies. Maybe because Shalria had trained her?
Shaking off the thought, he cut another small piece and handed it to Kaya.
Kaya looked queasy but still obediently ate it, closing her eyes.
Devil Fruits were too valuable to waste Sora's kindness.
『Ding! Kaya's friendliness reached 100. She is now permanently loyal. Experience gained doubled.』
Hearing the system prompt, Sora smiled, patted Kaya on the head, and praised her.
"Good girl."
"Mm." Kaya smiled when praised and kept eating.
After being praised, she felt like the fruit didn't taste quite as awful anymore.
Well, not as awful.
Once she finished the whole thing, she still had to go throw up a few times.
"Go rest for a while."
He hugged her and comforted her briefly, then let her go.
"Okay, Sora." Kaya took a deep breath and walked away blushing.
『Ding! Selection successful. Acquired Kaya's ability: Purification』
After bonding with someone, Sora could now select their abilities at any time—an upgrade from the pirate crew system.
The Purification Fruit could cleanse all toxins. Its potential was immense.
Sora estimated that if it ever awakened, it might even purify other Devil Fruit abilities.
He reclined again and told Anna and Shalria to bring Laki and Conis.
He planned to feed the White-Feathered Falcon Fruit to Laki, and the previously obtained Light Butterfly Fruit to Conis.
Both were from Skypiea and liked wearing winged outfits, so giving them true flight powers made perfect sense.
Soon, Laki and Conis arrived at his side.
"Lord Sora, did you call for us?"