Chapter 31: The Cut-Cut Fruit, the Bronze Giant
After confirming his selection, ten million Berries were deducted. In an instant, both the Devil Fruit and the giant vanished.
Buzz!!
A brilliant light burst forth.
A few seconds later—
A three-dimensional humanoid projection appeared before him.
Its skin was a metallic blue-gray, and its vertical, dragon-like eyes gleamed with a fierce brilliance. Powerful, corded muscles coiled across its body like dragons wrapping around a mountain, radiating raw, overwhelming strength. Its facial features were sharp and severe, expression cold and unreadable. Shoulder-length gray hair hung loosely down its back.
[Name]: Raptorex
[Type]: Carnivorous Dinosaur
[Abilities]: Transformation (can revert to dinosaur form), Blade Morph (every part of the body can transform into razor-sharp blades), Extreme Regeneration (possesses the giant race's powerful healing factor), Agility and Superspeed (enhanced reflexes and high velocity), Prey Lock (targets cannot escape once marked), Divine Strength (terrifying physical power), Iron Hide (immense defense), Steel Fangs (razor-sharp bite), Blade Claws (claws as sharp as swords), Armament Haki, Observation Haki.
[Power Level]: Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral!
"…What the…"
Jiang Qize's eyes widened. That's insane.
He had to admit—he was jealous.
Then it hit him what the Cut-Cut Fruit really was.
"Wait—that's basically the Dice-Dice Fruit… the one used by Daz Bones, Mr. 1 under Crocodile."
He murmured to himself.
That fruit was no joke. It had great potential—and Daz Bones' development of it in the original timeline wasn't bad, just limited by his own strength.
Right now, that guy was probably still a kid. Meaning this fruit hadn't been eaten yet. Lucky for him.
"In the hands of Raptorex, it'll be much stronger."
With stats like that—and its instinct as an apex predator—Raptorex was already terrifying. Once Jiang Qize used the remaining mid-level enhancement on it, it would probably reach Rear Admiral or even Vice Admiral class in raw power.
Buzz!
As Raptorex's power surged, Jiang Qize felt that same strength feed back into his own body. A powerful aura exploded from within him, rippling outward.
His muscles tightened and became more defined, his body growing even more proportionate and imposing. His height increased by another five centimeters.
A faint metallic sheen flashed across his skin, glinting like forged iron. His fingernails shimmered with a cold, cutting light that made the air itself feel sharp and frigid.
Jiang Qize raised a hand, fingers curved into claws, and swiped at the wooden wall ahead.
Rip—!
Four claw marks appeared instantly, scattering wood chips onto the floor.
"So this is the Cut-Cut Fruit's ability… a weaker version, huh."
He smiled, studying his hands with satisfaction.
Even if it was only a tenth of the full fruit's power, it still allowed his body to unleash slashing attacks—turning his whole body into a weapon. On top of that, his strikes could even paralyze enemies.
——
Meanwhile, on the ship's deck—
The Raptorex, which had been eyeing little Robin moments ago, suddenly let out a roar.
"Roaaar~"
In the next instant, its massive body began to transform.
Brilliant light poured from within it. The little gorilla and Robin both froze in shock, shielding their eyes from the blinding radiance.
A few seconds later—
As the glow faded, a towering bronze giant—fifteen meters tall—stood where the dinosaur had been. Under the sunlight, its metallic skin gleamed, reflecting dazzling rays of light.
An overwhelming, sharp-edged aura rolled off its body. The deck beneath its feet silently split with fine, slicing cracks.
"Roaaar~!"
The bronze giant bellowed skyward, its voice echoing through the clouds.
Then it calmed, lowering its head to examine its newly forged body.
The little gorilla and Robin slowly opened their eyes.
Robin stared, dumbfounded. Her mouth hung slightly open as she whispered, "So big…"
The little gorilla, on the other hand, just tilted its head curiously. After a few chirps of excitement, it bounded over and began climbing up the bronze giant's leg—completely fearless.
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