Chapter 217

One week after Reiju and the others arrived.

Lin Yu sat at the desk in the captain's quarters, carefully reviewing the table in front of him.

This was a combat power table for his crew that he had created using the system, containing the combat status of all his crew members.

After several months of cultivation, and with the multi-fold efficiency of the training room, the strength of Lin Yu's crew had seen a massive improvement.

Currently, there were 39 people he had recruited into the pirate crew, and he was 6 people short of the next upgrade.

Including White Witch Whitey Bay and Koala, who had not yet officially joined, that made 41 people.

Among the 39 people already on board, the strongest were naturally Hancock, Smoothie, and Ulti, the three whose strength far exceeded ordinary elite Vice Admirals but had not yet reached the level of Admirals or Emperors.

Following them were Reiju, Black Maria, Sandersonia, and Marigold, the four whose combat power had reached the level of an ordinary eight-star, equivalent to elite Marine Vice Admirals.

The weakest were Ishilly and Camie, whom he had just brought on board.

After two or three months of training, Ishilly and Camie's strength had reached the two-star Marine Second Lieutenant level; although their growth speed was fast, it was still somewhat lacking.

As for Madame Shyarly and Shirahoshi, because they had eaten Devil Fruits, their strength had already reached three stars.

Among the old members, Anna and Charlos's combat power had reached five stars, Makino and Kaya's strength had reached the four-star Marine Captain level, and the rest were mostly in the five-star or six-star stage of Marine Commodore or Rear Admiral.

Of course, it is worth mentioning that the combat power of Nami, Robin, Nojiko, Miss Valentine Mikita, Hina, Kalifa, Kikyo, and others had already reached seven stars, and they were not far from eight stars.

In other words, the combat power currently on Lin Yu's ship was already enough to become one of the Four Emperors; the only thing lacking was a sphere of influence.

Of course, Nami, Vivi, and the others being able to grow so rapidly was entirely due to the terrifying bonuses of the training room.

However, once combat power exceeds six stars, the rate of improvement slows down.

If Lin Yu wants his entire crew to reach eight stars, it will likely take a long time.

Knock, knock, knock!!!

A knock on the door sounded, and Reiju, carrying a plate of snacks, pushed the door open, walked to Lin Yu's side, and sat on his lap.

"Here, snacks made by Jessica, they taste very good." Feeding a cookie from the plate in her hand to Lin Yu, Reiju said with a smile.

"Indeed, not bad." Lin Yu ate the cookie and nodded in agreement.

Reiju glanced at the table in Lin Yu's hand and asked, "Are you really planning to have Kikyo, Shyarly, Camie, and Sara stay on Fish-Man Island?"

Lin Yu nodded and said, "We must keep Fish-Man Island in our hands, and I am not reassured by the current defensive forces of Fish-Man Island."

Although Shirahoshi's three older brothers had mastered the most basic Armament Haki, their strength was still far too inferior compared to those great pirates, and they were simply not enough to protect Fish-Man Island.

With Kikyo and the others there, Lin Yu would at least feel a bit more at ease.

As the captain of the Kuja Pirates' guard warriors, Kikyo had rich combat experience, and Madame Shyarly's gift of prophecy could also minimize the danger to Fish-Man Island.

Of course, the main point was that once the defensive forces of Fish-Man Island improved, Kikyo and the others could return to the ship; this period would not be very long.

Moreover, Lin Yu had already set up training rooms and specialization rooms on the Noah, so Kikyo, Shirahoshi, and the others could also cultivate inside them.

This was a matter of necessity; once Lin Yu established a force in the New World, he would naturally have to dispatch combatants to guard the islands he occupied, and for Lin Yu, Fish-Man Island absolutely could not be lost.

Reiju said, "In that case, I'll help Fish-Man Island research weapons specifically designed to use seawater against Devil Fruit users in a few days."

Fish-Man Island is deep in the seabed, and its residents can breathe in the ocean; it would be a real pity not to utilize this geographical advantage.

Lin Yu grinned, "Reiju understands me best."

He had had such an idea before, but unfortunately, he lacked the talent and foundation for researching weapons.

"Hmph!"

Reiju hummed, bit a cookie gently in her mouth, and leaned toward Lin Yu.

Lin Yu raised an eyebrow, ate the cookie from Reiju's lips, picked her up, and placed her on the table.

More than an hour later.

Reiju tidied her clothes, confirmed that there were no issues, and then walked out of the room to notify Kikyo and Belladonna.

Not long after, the Kuja guard captain Kikyo and Belladonna arrived at Lin Yu's room.

Smelling the scent in the room, Kikyo and Belladonna were startled, and then both became somewhat nervous.

Subsequently, the two looked at each other, and Kikyo said, "My lord Lin Yu, did you call for us?"

Lin Yu got straight to the point:

"Kikyo, Belladonna, you will stay on Fish-Man Island for a while to supervise the training of the soldiers on Fish-Man Island. I will send Sara and the others to assist you..."

Hearing the order, Kikyo and Belladonna said solemnly, "We guarantee to complete the mission."

Lin Yu nodded and took two Devil Fruits out of his interdimensional storage box.

Seeing the Devil Fruits Lin Yu brought out, Kikyo and Belladonna's breathing hitched, and their eyes instantly lit up.

Seeing their expressions, Lin Yu beckoned to Kikyo and said, "This is the Paramecia-type Drink-Drink Fruit, which can take your strength to the next level."

The Drink-Drink Fruit was a Devil Fruit Lin Yu had obtained from Vasco Shot, a subordinate of Blackbeard.

The Drink-Drink Fruit can create alcohol bubbles, which is very suitable for Kikyo's activities on Fish-Man Island, and besides, Kikyo quite likes to drink, so it suits her very well.

Kikyo pursed her lips, came to Lin Yu's feet, knelt down obediently, and waited for him to feed her.

Seeing Kikyo so sensible, Lin Yu peeled the Devil Fruit and began the feeding mini-game.

"Ugh..."

Just after eating the first bite of the Devil Fruit, Kikyo couldn't help but feel nauseated.

Devil Fruits really are too disgusting.

Seeing Kikyo's suffering expression, Lin Yu grinned, didn't continue feeding, but instead took another Devil Fruit out of the interdimensional storage box and beckoned to Belladonna, who was watching in a daze on the side.

"Belladonna, come here."

This Devil Fruit was the Wax-Wax Fruit of the candle man Mr. 3 Galdino. If developed well, the bonus to strength would also be quite good, and on Fish-Man Island, it might even be able to play some unexpected roles.

"Alright."

Belladonna blushed as she glanced at Kikyo, then knelt down on the other side of Lin Yu.