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"Another Devil Fruit? This makes it the third Devil Fruit I've obtained. The frequency is a bit high," Ethan mused to himself as he considered the Gate Fruit. The appearance rate of Devil Fruits was surprising.

After his initial surprise, he began to think about the best use for the Gate Fruit. His gaze naturally landed on Mia.

"What's up?" Mia asked curiously, noticing Ethan's gaze.

"One of the rewards this time seems to be quite suitable for you," Ethan said with a smile.

"Really?!" Mia's face lit up with excitement.

"What kind of reward is it?" Lisa inquired with curiosity.

"This!" Ethan raised his right hand and extracted the Gate Fruit from the [storage space], presenting it in his palm.

"Eh? Is that a Devil Fruit?" Lisa exclaimed, recognizing the familiar swirls despite the fruit's unique appearance.

"Yes, it's called the Gate Fruit. Its specific ability is..." Ethan explained the details of the Gate Fruit's powers.

Like the Weapon Fruit, Ethan had no intention of consuming the Gate Fruit himself.

He didn't feel a personal need for its abilities, and he believed its powers would complement Mia's abilities well.

Mia's [Guardian] ability had a vulnerability when activated—if someone got too close, she had difficulty reacting effectively.

The Gate Fruit allowed for opening doors in the air, letting Mia hide in the created space when activating Nen.

It also offered strategic advantages for deploying her shadow soldiers from different spaces.

Even with a brief analysis of combining the Gate Fruit's abilities with Mia's Nen, Ethan saw numerous tactical benefits.

"Not bad, this ability really suits you, Mia," Lisa commented after hearing Ethan's explanation.

Mia looked at the Gate Fruit in Ethan's hand with interest but hesitated. "Maybe you should eat it, Ethan. The ability could give you excellent self-protection."

"You are the strongest among us. When facing powerful enemies, you're always at the forefront, so you need protection more than I do," she reasoned.

The Gate Fruit indeed offered excellent defensive capabilities, such as opening doors to escape into another space when in danger.

"Take it. You said it yourself—I am the strongest. In terms of self-protection, I'm better equipped than either of you. Besides, if we're ever in danger, you can use your new abilities to help protect Lisa and me," Ethan insisted.

He took Mia's hand and placed the Gate Fruit in her palm.

Ethan was no saint, but he wasn't selfish either.

Given his close relationship with Lisa and Mia, he wouldn't hesitate to help them grow stronger while ensuring his own safety.

For Ethan, Mia's well-being was far more valuable than a single Devil Fruit.

Moreover, with both women having strong self-defense capabilities, Ethan could engage enemies with more freedom.

Accepting Ethan's decision, Mia took the Gate Fruit without protest.

As for the other two rewards, Ethan decided to use them himself.

With Lisa and Mia now possessing the Weapon Fruit and Gate Fruit, there was no immediate need to focus on their strength enhancement. He could focus on his own growth.

While Mia consumed the Gate Fruit and began exploring its powers, Ethan started with the Ming Shen Pills.

The surge in spiritual energy greatly enhanced his manifested energy.

In numerical terms, the five Ming Shen Pills provided an increase equivalent to 500 units of manifest energy.

For most, such an enhancement would save years of relentless training.

Following that, Ethan used the [Hundred Times Practice Card].

He gathered sufficient food from the [storage space] and informed Lisa and Mia before activating it.

Considering the recent recruitment attempts from the Meteor Street elders, he couldn't delay for long. There was no guarantee someone wouldn't resort to more aggressive tactics.

The best countermeasure was to bolster his own strength.

Inside the familiar practice space, Ethan immersed himself in intense training.

His focus spanned body, mind, and both the Thread Fruit and his Nen abilities.

Especially for the Thread Fruit, after continuous development and battles, he was ready to explore integrating it fully with his Nen system, rather than merely having an additional combat tool.

Meanwhile, in a luxurious setting, a different scene unfolded.

"What a handsome guy. So, he hasn't responded yet?" a sultry voice questioned, holding a photo of Ethan.

Vivian, one of the female elders of Meteor Street, exuded allure with a charming expression and a hint of greed in her eyes.

"Yes, ma'am. He still hasn't given an answer," replied a tall, muscular woman standing opposite Vivian.

The Council of Elders wasn't solely composed of men; Vivian was among the female elders.

Her beauty was unparalleled, with a flawless face and voluptuous curves accentuated by a tight leather outfit.

Vivian was certainly a world-class beauty, capable of bringing men to their knees.

However, as a female elder, she was far more than just a pretty face.

Those who knew her understood that beneath her alluring exterior lay a deadly threat, as dangerous as a poisonous flower.

"No reply yet? Then there's no need to wait. I can't wait to taste this man. Send someone to bring him to me."

Vivian's fingers, adorned with bright red nails, flicked, shredding the photo into pieces that fluttered like butterflies.

She placed her index finger near her lips, inhaled deeply as if savoring a delicious aroma, and a strange blush graced her face.