One Piece: Please Call Me Godfather!

(The Night King)

(The sun sets behind the mountains, and the world returns to you! But you know, this is only just the beginning.)

(The subjects will become even more loyal to the King's banners, and the King's majesty will encourage the subjects to grow.)

Achieving such a powerful ability.

Reinhardt looked at the newly acquired achievement and couldn't help but sigh internally.

This achievement's ability was not for personal use; it didn't increase his own strength.

However, compared to simply enhancing one's own power, this ability was even more valuable!

Because this was a group-wide enhancement ability!

It could increase the loyalty of subordinates, which was already incredibly powerful. Any ruler would salivate over it.

Not to mention that it also added a second ability: accelerating the growth of subordinates.

The so-called growth didn't just refer to an improvement in strength.

Professional skills, basic knowledge, everything related to human development and ability accumulation would likely benefit from this enhancement!

This was truly terrifying.

So powerful, this achievement was truly formidable.

In addition to lighting up a new star in the sky, Reinhardt also noticed that another star, which had originally seemed dim, had become a little brighter.

It was the star he had ignited after succeeding to the position of the Godfather, called (Stepping into the Thorny Path).

At this moment, the description of this achievement had changed.

(Stepping into the Thorny Path)

(Covered in thorns on the road, you have taken the most steadfast step.)

(Your courage has increased once again.)

Reinhardt could clearly feel that his Haoushoku Haki had been enhanced.

"So, achievements can level up?"

Reinhardt couldn't help but reveal a smile.

He had only recently opened the system, and many specific functions were still not fully explained.

This was the first time he had encountered an achievement leveling up.

If this achievement could level up, then could Haki, physical techniques, and even his abilities and achievements level up too?

Reinhardt had quite a few achievements, mostly categorized into those related to combat and those not related to combat.

The ones not related at all came from life skills, from knowledge (being widely learned), from piano skills (as a performer), from culinary skills (as a spice master), and so on. They were all useless, only enhancing those specific skills.

On the other hand, there was one very interesting achievement, (Radiant Appearance). This one came from his looks, making him even more handsome, as a recognition of his aesthetic value.

The more important ones were combat-related, including achievements from physical training (a body honed through hundreds of forges), from martial arts (combat skills achieved), from Busoshoku Haki (the invisible blade), from Kenbunshoku Haki (the heart that listens), and the brightest star of them all, from his Devil Fruit ability (Mind Control Staff).

If achievements could level up, then that was great.

Especially the Devil Fruit ability. The initial enhancement was already astonishing, and if it leveled up, Reinhardt believed that with just his Devil Fruit ability, he would be more than capable of facing off against the Four Emperors or top-tier monster-level commanders.

Reinhardt had some clues on how to level up his achievements.

It was probably about his training, to make the achievements represent an increase in his abilities.

For example, in terms of mental power, Reinhardt's current mental strength differed from the true standard, with an achievement-based enhancement.

To further enhance the achievement, he needed to elevate his mental power to a higher level beyond the initial enhancement.

It seemed quite simple.

Looks like it's time to start enhancing my training.

Reinhardt thought to himself.

"This bastard! While I wasn't paying attention, did he hollow out all of Loguetown?!"

In a certain sea area of the East Blue, on a Navy warship sailing with the wind, Francklin angrily hung up the phone.

His subordinate in Loguetown had sent him some disastrous news.

The Ulysses family hosted a banquet, and all the notable figures of Loguetown attended, with the leaders of the underground forces being the fastest to arrive.

Even someone as clueless as Francklin could sense the situation in Loguetown.

That bastard Reinhardt had completely taken control of the underground world of Loguetown!

Including the powerful factions on the surface, they had all become his allies!

The entire Loguetown was now in his hands!

The vice officer, anxious, said, "We can't wait any longer, Colonel. Ulysses has truly become the malignant force of Loguetown! We must report this to headquarters immediately!"

An underground force had completely taken control of the East Blue's most important Navy stronghold!

This was truly an absurd situation, like something out of a fantasy.

"No—no!"

Francklin clenched his fists and suddenly shouted in a low voice.

He couldn't report to headquarters.

Absolutely not.

If he reported the situation in Loguetown now, that bastard Reinhardt who had humiliated him would undoubtedly bring about the Navy's destructive retaliation.

But what about himself?

As the commanding officer of Loguetown, he couldn't even protect his own territory—how could he face punishment?

Knowing the enemy was strong and yet hiding the information, letting the situation develop to this point.

Not to mention retiring peacefully, he would probably end up in a military tribunal in an instant!

One wrong step, a series of wrong steps.

He absolutely could not report this information to headquarters now.

"Keep moving forward, head for Syrup Village!"

Francklin repeatedly slammed his fist against the side of the ship.

"But—" the vice officer wanted to say something.

"This is an order!"

On the ship, the captain's orders were absolute. Since Francklin had said it, the vice officer naturally had nothing more to say.

The warship continued moving forward.

Syrup Village was a small village built on a small island, which had never been a strategically weak area nor had any resources to develop. The residents had long lived a peaceful, non-competitive life, and even pirates rarely attacked the place.

Francklin made his way along the island's entrance and up the slope to the island.

He wasn't wearing a military uniform, and the warship had stopped at a distance far from the island, not approaching. He had come alone on a small boat.

The cunning and dangerous Kuro, with all his tricks, would only alert others if he made a loud entrance. By then, the residents on the island would be in danger.

So, it was better for him to go alone and directly capture Kuro.

After reaching the island and passing through a forest, Francklin entered the village.

According to the intelligence, every morning, the man using the alias Klahadore, the notorious Kuro, would go around the village to buy food. That was the best opportunity.

Sitting at a food stall and ordering, Francklin ate while keeping an eye out for any sign of Kuro.

Outside the window, a young man with a long nose and three subordinates approached happily.

Francklin kept his gaze fixed on the end of the street, where, in the distance, that building with a large room stood. Kuro, that bastard, was hiding there.

It didn't take long for Francklin to wait. At the end of the street, a tall figure slowly appeared.

He was wearing a black servant's uniform, soft shoes, golden-rimmed glasses, and had his hair styled into a large back.

He truly looked like a pompous show-off, pretending to be someone important, unchanged on the outside.

Looking at this man, Francklin couldn't help but think of Reinhardt.

Both had a similar way of dressing.

However, in terms of temperament and power, they were worlds apart.

"You're unlucky."

Francklin muttered to himself, paid for the meal, grabbed his sword, and walked out of the restaurant. After a moment of Kuro's suspicious glance, Francklin moved towards him.

"Kuro, you're in trouble."