Plunderer: Master of the Multiverse

"You, what kind of Devil Fruit do you have?" After shimmering into view, Law still looked drained, his body weak, but his eyes blazed with astonishment as he fixed them on Alex.

He could manipulate metal, turn invisible, and even plunge into the sea unscathed. To Law, Alex was a walking contradiction, defying every rule of the One Piece world.

If he wasn't a Devil Fruit user, how did he wield such powers? But if he was, how did he emerge from the sea unaffected?

Alex had long pondered his own abilities. X-Men, The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, and now One Piece—these seemingly random crossings left him wondering if he could revisit the same world after departing.

Law, with his Ope-Ope Fruit, was rumored to possess the power to grant eternal youth through the Perennial Youth Operation(Immortality Operation), a prospect that sparked envy in Alex's heart.

Well, even setting aside immortality, Law's ability as a peerless surgeon was invaluable. In the future, if Alex were injured in this world, Law's skills could be a lifeline.

Thus, the bond forged through their side-by-side battle this time felt well worth nurturing in Alex's mind.

Law's piercing gaze bore into him, brimming with curiosity. Alex paused, then conjured an excuse, saying, "I've got the Trade-Trade Fruit's power."

"Trade-Trade Fruit? What kind of fruit is that?" Alex's words left Law baffled, his brow furrowing. He'd never heard of such an ability.

"To put it simply, it lets me barter. Like, we can swap skills with each other…" Alex explained, his tone casual but deliberate.

As he spoke, Alex reached out, tapping Law's forehead lightly, and said, "I'd like to trade a top-tier sword technique for your kendo knowledge. You in?"

Knowledge!

Yes, Alex's crystal points had hit 98 before . In the recent battle, he'd pushed past his limits, reaching the 100-point mark, officially breaking into the ranks of third-level Awakened.

Upon reaching this third-level Awakening, as Alex had hoped, his E disk unlocked, now fully operational and humming with potential.

Its total capacity was 110G, brimming with all of Alex's stored knowledge, like high school physics lessons, neatly cataloged.

This vast array of knowledge came in varying sizes, each file a treasure trove of insight.

"Trade my kendo knowledge for a sword move? Will I lose my kendo skills after the deal?" Law asked, a flicker of worry crossing his face at the thought.

"Haven't you heard the saying? I've got an idea, you've got an idea—trade, and we both walk away with two ideas," Alex replied, shaking his head with a reassuring grin.

"Alright, let's do it."

Maybe it was Alex's array of bizarre abilities that built a spark of trust, or perhaps their shared fight against Vergo bonded them. After a brief pause, Law nodded, his resolve firm.

Accessing Law's D disk, Alex found a wealth of knowledge files. Soon, a 4G file labeled "Basic Kendo Knowledge" caught his eye—exactly the foundation he craved.

Without hesitation, he copied the file straight to his E disk, the transfer seamless.

Now a third-level Awakened, Alex's copying speed had surged. The 4G file transferred in just five minutes, a blink compared to before.

Then, as part of the trade, Alex copied his Blocking skill from his skill disk to Law, sealing the deal.

The C disk, tied to lifespan and genetics, was too precious to share lightly, and Alex guarded it fiercely, never copying it to others.

It was much like using a computer—most people avoid storing files on the C drive to keep it uncluttered.

Each Awakening level brought new abilities or skills. Alex realized his advancements unlocked the four major disks, each a gateway to power.

So, when he reached the fourth-level Awakened, would the F disk unlock next?

The C disk held genetic bloodlines, the D disk stored skills, and the E disk housed knowledge. So, what mysteries lay in the F disk?

And if he ever became a fifth-level Awakened, what new powers might await?

Shaking his head, Alex pushed these musings aside for now. Such questions couldn't be answered by idle speculation. As his strength grew, the answers would reveal themselves.

As the kendo knowledge settled in, Alex felt a rush, like memories flooding back after amnesia. His mind brimmed with intricate kendo principles, each insight crystal-clear.

Though Law was only about fifteen and his kendo expertise wasn't vast, it gave Alex the solid groundwork he needed.

Alex glanced at his palm, where the computer pattern was nearly complete. He reckoned he'd leave this One Piece plane in roughly half a month.

If he had his choice, Alex would've sought out kendo masters like Hawkeye Mihawk to copy their expertise, but time was tight. With only two weeks left, tracking down such legends wasn't feasible.

"Ah! I—I actually learned a sword technique!" As the transfer finished, Law's eyes widened, staring at Alex in awe. He'd instantly mastered the Blocking technique.

This shocked him to his core. He hadn't imagined a fruit so extraordinary existed—a trade that felt like gaining a sword skill from thin air.

"Uh, got a Log Pose?" Alex sidestepped further talk of his abilities, pivoting to ask Law. In the One Piece world, a Log Pose was crucial for navigation, or you'd be hopelessly lost on any island.

"Of course I've got a Log Pose, but how do we leave without a ship?" Law nodded, then countered with a question, his tone skeptical.

"With a Log Pose, it's simple. Let's move…" Alex nodded, a confident glint in his eye.

He hunted a few wild beasts, gathered edible plants, and collected snow for fresh water. Plus, the fallen Navy sailors had left several swords scattered on the ground.

Alex raised a hand, and the metal blades twisted and fused under his magnetic control, swiftly shaping into a sleek iron platform, like a floating raft, hovering in the air. Alex stepped onto it with ease.

Lily, silent as ever, leapt up beside Alex without a word, her trust unwavering.

"Let's go," Alex turned and called to Law, his voice steady.

"This ability's unreal…" Law muttered, marveling at the suspended iron platform, before hopping aboard, his heart racing with wonder.

The iron platform, carrying Alex, Law, and Lily, soared upward, gliding far into the horizon…

With Alex's current power, he could manipulate a thousand pounds of metal. Controlling this platform, bearing just over three hundred pounds, felt effortless, the load light as a feather.