Chapter Sixteen: Orochimaru, the Conscientious Seller-Eu, Kizaru, só entrei no grupo de bate-papo depois de me tornar invencível(Biscoitos de arroz com vinho tinto)

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【Orochimaru: Heh, Passerby-kun, sometimes knowing too much invites trouble to your own doorstep...】

【Ai Haibara: Tsk, tsk, so this is the consequence of having a loose tongue.】

【Passerby Wanting to Hug Luo Feng’s Thigh: Ah, this...】

Someone in the *Swallowed Star* world was trembling. It seemed he had accidentally exposed Orochimaru’s secrets. Although he was safe from Orochimaru finding him across different worlds, he still felt a bit nervous about offending such a big shot for no reason.

Orochimaru wasn't some brute who only relied on physical strength. If he ever ended up in trouble, being sabotaged by someone like that would be a truly unjust fate...

【Borsalino: Then let’s go with the young man’s recommendation. @Orochimaru, the passerby boy didn't mean any harm. Hmm, let’s add a Devil Fruit to make it as if nothing happened.】

Adding or subtracting a single Devil Fruit made no difference to Borsalino. Not to mention that as an Admiral, he had the authority to requisition stock from Marine Headquarters. In the New World, there were so many pirate crews that if he picked a few to raid, the spoils would undoubtedly include Devil Fruits. He figured he might as well help the passerby resolve his potential trouble in return for his diligence, while also building some reputation and goodwill in the group.

【Orochimaru: Heh, then I shall not be modest. I will prepare the trade items as soon as possible.】

【Passerby Wanting to Hug Luo Feng’s Thigh: Thank you, Kizaru-sama!】

【Borsalino: You're welcome; you've been quite a help yourself.】

【Kobayashi: Borsalino-san really is a good person!】

【Zhang Sanfeng: This is a virtuous act.】

【Passerby Wanting to Hug Luo Feng’s Thigh: It’s been a while, Real Person. The martial arts techniques you taught me last time were incredibly useful!】

【Kobayashi: Eh? Passerby-san, you actually learned them? Why do I feel like I’m still not getting it even after practicing for so long?】

【Passerby Wanting to Hug Luo Feng’s Thigh: Ah, this... perhaps it’s because both you and Zhang Zhenren are barely on the martial arts side... Well, at least for now I am. Kobayashi, you should really be learning magic. You’re a genius who could surpass Tohru after just two hundred years of study!】

【Kobayashi: Two hundred years is a bit of an exaggeration... And what’s with you and this "Dragon Maid" nonsense? Who are you trying to fool? There’s no such thing as a dragon turning into a maid! If there really were a dragon maid, I’d have her burn all the hair off my hateful boss!】

【Ai Haibara: Kobayashi, are you working overtime again today?】

【Kobayashi: Yeah, it’s the third day of consecutive overtime. I’m exhausted...】

【Orochimaru: @Borsalino, the techniques you requested have been transcribed.】

【Borsalino: Oh, you’ve prepared them so quickly? I haven't obtained the Devil Fruit yet, so I can only give you the biological tissue for now.】

【Orochimaru: That’s fine. Let’s trade first. You can give me the Devil Fruit once you have it.】

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Not long after, the notification sound of the Dimensional Chat Group rang in Borsalino’s mind.

【Ding! Orochimaru has initiated a trade request. Target: @Borsalino. Accept?】

【Accept/Decline】

After choosing to accept, a virtual trading platform appeared before Borsalino’s eyes, thoughtfully marking the items Orochimaru had placed on it.

【Reanimation Jutsu】
【Eight Inner Gates】
【Flying Raijin Jutsu】
【Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu】
【Water Style Secret Scrolls】
...

It was clear that Orochimaru was very sincere. He not only brought out all the trade items in advance but also thoughtfully included a tutorial on refining chakra.

However, in a sense, this was just an empty-handed play by Orochimaru; everything he provided was knowledge he had already mastered, so copying it for Borsalino wouldn't harm his own interests.

"Hmm, let me see how this works..."

Borsalino took out the test tube containing DIO’s biological tissue and tried placing it onto the virtual trading platform.

【Biological tissue sample of Dio Brando】

The corresponding label appeared on the platform as expected. If either party tried to cheat, the other would be able to detect it immediately. The two, having already reached an agreement, quickly finalized the trade.

As the test tube vanished, a mountain of ninjutsu and forbidden technique scrolls appeared before Borsalino. Looking at the pile, Borsalino scratched his head. When was the last time he had actually studied anything seriously? If he were to trade again, he’d have to pick things that were easier to pick up; otherwise, learning all this stuff would be too much of a chore.

【Orochimaru: The items have been received. A pleasant collaboration.】

【Borsalino: Hmm, yes. Once I get the Devil Fruit, I’ll send it to you immediately. Do you want a Paramecia or a Zoan? Logia is not impossible, but it might take a long time.】

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Considering Orochimaru’s sincerity, Borsalino didn't want to be stingy. However, to Borsalino’s surprise, Orochimaru didn't seem very interested in Logia-type Devil Fruits.

【Orochimaru: I want Paramecia. If there is a Mythical Zoan, then I’ll take the Zoan.】

Before seeing the power of a Logia with his own eyes, Orochimaru still preferred Paramecia Devil Fruits. After all, he felt the signature elementalization of Logia types was inferior to the Hozuki clan's Hydrification Technique—at the very least, the Hydrification Technique had no weakness to water.

【Borsalino: No problem... @Passerby Wanting to Hug Luo Feng’s Thigh, are you interested in the ninjutsu and secret techniques from Orochimaru? Do you want me to make a copy for you?】

Once an item was in his hands, it was his. As for whether Orochimaru would be displeased, Borsalino didn't care.

【Passerby Wanting to Hug Luo Feng’s Thigh: Ah, this... forget it. Thanks for your kindness, Kizaru-sama, but a weakling like me without talent really doesn't have the luxury of being distracted...】

【Ai Haibara: Heh, I didn't expect you to have such self-awareness.】

【Kobayashi: Is it my imagination, or does Haibara-san seem a bit unfriendly toward Passerby-san...?】

【Passerby Wanting to Hug Luo Feng’s Thigh: She’s holding a grudge because I exposed her for pretending to be young when she first joined the group.】

【Ai Haibara: Don’t flatter yourself, you pervert who peeks into other people’s lives!】

【Passerby Wanting to Hug Luo Feng’s Thigh: You black-hearted, sharp-tongued woman!】

...

Borsalino, lurking in the group, watched the drama while casually opening the scrolls Orochimaru had sent, beginning to attempt chakra refinement according to the tutorial.

First, he had to confirm if chakra could be refined in the *One Piece* world. If not, all these ninjutsu and forbidden techniques were just waste paper.

The essence of chakra is the fusion of spiritual energy and physical energy. For an ordinary person, learning to refine chakra from scratch is no easy task. But for Borsalino, who had mastered Life Return—to the point where he could control his hair to play the piano if it were long enough—controlling his physical energy was a piece of cake.

"This feeling..."

Borsalino’s expression turned suspicious. As he attempted to control his spiritual energy following Orochimaru's tutorial, he discovered that the essence of spiritual energy was surprisingly similar to Observation Haki.