Moke looked at the scene, once again marveling that Devil Fruit was indeed a shortcut to becoming stronger.
At this point, his strength was probably unmatched in the East Blue.
Even Smoker would have no way to deal with him.
However, he still had his biggest weakness: his own strength hadn't improved.
He relied on his Devil Fruit ability... In such a situation, it was easiest for someone to seize an opportunity for a single strike counter-kill.
Just like Eneru, who possessed strength close to an Admiral, was counter-killed by Luffy, who was far weaker than him.
Although his Devil Fruit ability to be immune to lightning damage was an important factor.
But another important factor was that Eneru relied too much on his Devil Fruit, and thus did not train his own strength, leading to his body being too weak... which allowed Luffy to counter-kill him with a barrage of punches.
Therefore, he needed to make up for this deficiency.
But to make up for this deficiency, he must find a suitable substance to absorb and make it a permanent ability.
That's right.
Devil Fruit abilities are divided into realms: Dominance, Manipulation, and Awakening.
Upon consumption, a Mera Mera no Mi's ability is like becoming a person's innate talent.
One can freely dominate the ability, and techniques are merely a user's application of the ability.
Just like Sabo could use the Mera Mera no Mi as soon as he ate it.
Through continuous development of the Mera Mera no Mi ability, when the understanding and application of the Mera Mera no Mi ability reach another level, that is the Manipulation realm.
After reaching this realm, the power of the same move can no longer be compared to before.
It can be said that any user who reaches this realm.
Even in the Grand Line, they would have a place.
Finally, there is the Awakening of the Devil Fruit ability... Once the Awakening level is reached, the ability and the user themselves have completely become one.
The user can fully unleash the inherent power of the Devil Fruit.
Devil Fruit Awakening is the strongest state among users.
Anyone who reaches this level, even in the New World, can become a famous big shot.
However, there are very few users who reach this level...
And Moke is currently in the initial Dominance realm.
In the Dominance realm, the Absorption Fruit can absorb an entire object or substance to become a permanent ability.
It can be seen as forming a permanent passive skill.
For example, with his current earth ability, he immediately transforms into a Logia earth Devil Fruit user.
However, this is not what Moke wants.
Because even if he becomes a Logia.
He can only dominate in the East Blue and the first half of the Grand Line; once he enters the New World, if he encounters anyone with Armament Haki, he'll immediately be in trouble... Therefore, Moke's original intention has not changed.
He still wants to change his body's potential.
Only this way, besides his Devil Fruit ability, he can also improve his own strength through training and continuous combat.
His gaze involuntarily fell upon the swords on the ground.
To be honest, swords are a good choice.
As long as he absorbs one, he can turn into an iron man.
His body will also be completely changed, gaining room for improvement.
However... ordinary swords, he somewhat looks down upon.
At least it must be at the level of a famous sword... because that way, once absorbed, his body's toughness will reach the level of a famous sword.
Upon thinking of famous swords, Moke immediately thought of Loguetown, where Smoker is located, because there is more than one famous sword there.
Zoro's Yubashiri, Sandai Kitetsu, and Tashigi's Shigure are all good choices.
So, the next target is Loguetown...
Moke is a very decisive person; once he has a goal, he won't hesitate.
So, he took the two boxes containing Devil Fruits in his hands.
One contained the Paramecia-type - Smooth-Smooth Fruit.
The other was for packing some small, valuable items from here.
After all, no matter what world it is, money is indispensable.
Then he walked out.
But when he reached the surface, he found that Buggy had already brought his subordinates and was waiting at the exit.
The moment they saw Moke appear.
Their eyes immediately turned malicious.
Moke also looked at Buggy, somewhat lost in thought for a moment.
After all, this guy is a child of destiny.
Even Baccarat, who ate the Paramecia - Smooth-Smooth Fruit, didn't have luck as good as his.
With the strength of a weakling, he managed to become a Shichibukai, and even one of the Four Emperors.
Do you submit or not?
In front of him, Luffy has to stand aside.
After all, Luffy fought his way through, and it's no exaggeration to say he had many near-death experiences.
If it weren't for the protagonist's halo, he would have died countless times.
But this guy is simply the king of scavenging!
He scavenged his way to becoming a Four Emperors, practically winning by lying down.
"Kid, hand over what's in your hands, or else this great me will make your life worse than death..." At this moment, Buggy's face was filled with greed.
If it were anyone else, Moke would have killed them directly.
But this guy!
Forget it!
If this world were to lose him, it would lose a lot of fun.
Besides, this guy is very discerning; as long as you show enough strength, he will disappear on his own.
So, Moke ignored Buggy.
Instead, he stretched out his hand towards the sun; the scorching sun was directly overhead.
The intense sunlight shone down, and Moke clearly felt the sun's warmth.
The next second.
Moke's hand lit up.
His lips couldn't help but curve into a smile: "Indeed, it's possible..."
Then he looked at Buggy, chuckling playfully: "You're Buggy, right!
As a great pirate of the East Blue, you should have an eternal pose for Loguetown on you!"
"Devil Fruit user!!!"
Buggy had been with Pirate King Roger, and although his strength was lacking, his knowledge was definitely not something these ignorant pirates of the East Blue could compare to.
So, he immediately saw the key point.
His face instantly changed, and his pupils couldn't help but shrink.
But Buggy only bows to the strong.
Towards others, he also has an arrogant personality.
He then stared at Moke and said coldly: "I do have the eternal pose for Loguetown, but who are you!
Do I have to hand it over just because you tell me to!"
Moke was not angered by this, but rather said with a hint of mischievousness: "Have you ever been kicked by light?"
"???"
Buggy was first stunned by the words, then his face was full of question marks.
Finally, he looked disdainful: "You think you are..."
He hadn't finished speaking.
He saw that Moke's right leg began to gather light, and finally, his entire right leg glowed.
He had seen Kizaru in action, so he was truly stunned.
But he immediately regained his composure and roared: "Kid, no matter what trick you're playing! Today, you're going to die by this great me's hands..."
He knew that in this world, it was impossible for the same Devil Fruit to appear.
Kizaru was still alive and well, so how could this guy in front of him possibly possess Kizaru's ability?
At this moment, a man riding a unicycle and holding a long sword stepped forward and said: "Captain Buggy, why should you bother with such a fellow yourself?"
Moke glanced over and immediately recognized him.
This person was Kabaji, Buggy's capable subordinate...
Upon hearing this, Buggy glanced at Moke's glowing right leg and thought to himself: "Letting him go and test it out first isn't a bad idea."
Although it was impossible for the other party to have Kizaru's Glint-Glint Fruit, no matter what, the other party was still a Devil Fruit user.
So he nodded and instructed: "Don't hold back..."
Kabaji also nodded upon hearing this.
Then he activated his strongest move: "Amazing Policewoman Triple Play 'Steamy Hot Spring Murder Case'..."
He used his spinning motion to create smoke, then leaped into the air and slashed at Moke, with the intention of cutting Moke in two...