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"That's amazing, Brother Wilhelm!"
Brogy stared at Wilhelm in disbelief.
Out of nowhere, Wilhelm pulled out six Devil Fruits—a truly shocking sight.
After all, Wilhelm had previously asked Smoothie to hand over more than twenty Devil Fruits to Charlotte Linlin, storing them in the Charlotte Family's treasure vault.
"Big Brother Wilhelm, are these really for me?"
Holding a Devil Fruit in her hands, which seemed to radiate an irresistible power, young Garrett gazed at Wilhelm in awe and excitement.
Armand, after putting out the last bit of her cigarette, exhaled a smoke ring and asked, "So, what kind of abilities do these have? Since you specifically picked them out, they shouldn't be too bad, right?"
Shimotsuki Yasuie and Brogy also looked at Wilhelm curiously.
Meanwhile, Charlotte Snack, Garrett, and Prim—the three youngsters, all between ten and twelve—played with their Devil Fruits in excitement, their ears perked up, eager to hear Wilhelm's explanation.
"Among these six Devil Fruits..." Wilhelm began with a grin.
"Sister Armand, yours is the Paramecia-type Ignite Fruit. Sister Yasuie, yours is the Paramecia-type Speedy Fruit. Sister Brogy, you have the Logia-type Smoke Fruit. Garrett, yours is the Paramecia-type Heatwave Fruit. Prim, yours is the Paramecia-type Dumpling Fruit. And Snack, you've got the Paramecia-type Boiling Fruit!"
He chuckled. "They're all pretty impressive abilities!"
Charlotte Custard was a given.
Unlike Armand, Yasuie, and Brogy—who were already formidable swordswomen—Garrett and Prim weren't expected to become major combatants.
Initially, Wilhelm had considered giving Snack either the Paramecia-type Explosive Fruit or the Paramecia-type Steel Fruit, as he had the greatest potential among them.
However, after some thought, he decided to assign him the Boiling Fruit instead.
As for the Steel Fruit, he had a different plan—it would be better suited for that kid on Skypiea, the one with an unyielding will: Wyper. If he ate it, perhaps he would bring Wilhelm an interesting surprise in the future.
And the Explosive Fruit?
For now, Wilhelm planned to keep it—it might come in handy someday.
Either way, the Boiling Fruit was strong enough for Snack. More than enough.
Next, Wilhelm would personally train the boy, doing his best to help him unlock his full potential.
"Paramecia-type Ignite Fruit...?"
"Oh? A Logia-type Smoke Fruit? Sounds good..."
"Wow! A Paramecia-type Heatwave Fruit? That's amazing!"
Armand, Brogy, Garrett, and the other girls couldn't help but light up with excitement.
These abilities didn't sound bad at all.
"Among them, Sister Armand's Ignite Fruit is like a weaker version of the Logia-type Mero Mero no Mi. As the name suggests, it allows you to ignite your target. It can even ignite passion, making one's blood boil and increasing their combat effectiveness."
"The most convenient part? You won't need a lighter for your cigarettes anymore, Sister Armand," Wilhelm joked with a smile. "But even if they're low-nicotine cigarettes, it's better to cut back—it's good for your health, both physically and mentally."
Then, his expression turned serious. "Of course, this fruit also has a dangerous ability—it allows you to ignite yourself, burning your own vitality to push your potential to its absolute limits, greatly boosting your combat power. But I hope you'll never have to use it, Sister Armand."
Armand mused, "Ignite everything, huh?"
"As for you, Sister Yasuie, your Speedy Fruit is pretty straightforward. It enhances your speed and allows you to accelerate anything you touch, as long as it's not a living being. How far you can push this power depends on you!"
"Sounds good! Thanks, Brother Wilhelm!" Yasuie chuckled.
"Sister Brogy, your Logia-type Smoke Fruit lets you turn your body into smoke and fly. But that's not all—the smoke can mix with different substances, allowing you to spread toxins or suffocate enemies. How you develop it is up to you."
"Garrett, yours is the Paramecia-type Heatwave Fruit."
"This lets you create waves of intense heat that can crush your target in any situation. It's somewhat similar to Brother Oven's ability, but with its own unique traits."
"Prim, your Dumpling Fruit is a special Paramecia-type ability. It doesn't grant you direct combat power, but it allows you to tame wild beasts and even Sea Kings, making them completely docile and obedient to you."
"Even creatures with the lowest intelligence will be able to understand and follow your orders without hesitation!"
"What's even more special is that since you have mermaid blood, you can breathe underwater. You won't drown even if you fall into the sea. You'll also be able to summon the Sea Kings and other sea creatures you've tamed in the past to help you. You can even hide among them and use a transponder snail to command them from afar. Later, I'll ask Dr. Hawkins to develop a portable device for you to make controlling them even easier."
Wilhelm had already tested the Dumpling Fruit's abilities—it truly worked on Sea Kings.
That was why he specifically recruited Prim, a half-octopus Fish-Man girl from the Charlotte Family, into his crew.
"What!?"
Hearing this, Charlotte Custard, Armand, and the others couldn't hide their shock.
They stared in disbelief at the seemingly ordinary Dumpling Fruit in Prim's hands.
Nobody had expected it to have such an overpowered ability.
After all, the seas were ruled by the Sea Kings.
Even Prim herself, the mermaid girl, widened her eyes in astonishment.
She never expected that Wilhelm would give her such a powerful ability.
"Alright, finally, it's your turn, Snack..."
"Ugh! Devil Fruits taste terrible, Big Brother Wilhelm!"
Before Wilhelm could even finish explaining, the impatient little glutton Snack had already taken a big bite of his fruit, struggling to swallow it.
Wilhelm sighed and flicked Snack on the forehead. "Listen carefully! Your Boiling Fruit allows you to instantly bring anything you touch to a boiling state."
"For example, you can turn rocks into molten lava, boil the sea instantly, or even make the blood inside someone's body boil, dealing severe damage or even killing them outright."
"All in all, the Boiling Fruit is an incredibly powerful ability!"
But before Wilhelm could finish speaking—
Garrett and Prim, their eyes sparkling with excitement, couldn't hold back any longer.
They immediately bit into their Devil Fruits.
Armand, Yasuie, and Brogy could only shake their heads helplessly.
A moment later, even they—unable to resist their curiosity—each took a cautious bite of their own fruits.
"Ugh!"
The effect was instant.
Armand, Yasuie, and the others turned pale, their faces twisting in disgust.
As expected, the taste was absolutely unbearable.
Still, trying to maintain some dignity, they covered their mouths, resisting the urge to vomit.
Charlotte Custard chuckled. "Yeah… once you taste a Devil Fruit, you'll never forget it!"
"Alright, let's get things ready. Have the servants pack up—we're heading to the Island of Love before nightfall."
After clapping his hands to get everyone's attention, Wilhelm continued, "But before we leave, you should all get used to your new abilities first. There's still time, so head to the Seduction Forest and practice a little. At least get a basic grasp of your powers so you don't accidentally hurt someone or cause too much destruction."
"Sister Smoothie and the others should have already set off. By the time we arrive, they'll have things prepared for us—we'll just regroup with them there."