Trader In The World Of Pirates!!!

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"Alright, it's done!" 

Leo smirked as he watched Kaido and Big Mom start their studies earnestly inside the spiritual time chamber.

This "simple" chamber was actually a special space Leo had created using points, based on the different time flows between the Void Zone and the Pirate World. It existed as a small world between the two.

Since the cost of creating additional space increased exponentially with each new area, Leo only made a compact 10x10x10 version of the spiritual time chamber. He added only the essentials needed for daily living.

Given Kaido and Big Mom's size, this space was barely the equivalent of a two-person dorm room for them. But Leo could only shrug. After all, space was as valuable as prime real estate, and he couldn't afford to make it any bigger.

"Not enough points..." 

Leo sighed, glancing at his point balance, which hadn't grown much even after his return from the tutoring world.

"Sigh... expanding into more large-scale worlds really is the best strategy."

Even though large-scale worlds might not immediately yield huge points, they offered a steady supply of resources. For example, in the Reborn world, Leo hadn't yet earned more than a third of what he had gained in the Pirate World. 

However, large-scale worlds still provided opportunities for valuable trades, and more importantly, growth potential. The Reborn world, for instance, was still developing. As the protagonists grew stronger and technology advanced, it would soon rival the Pirate World as a trading hub.

Just the box weapons alone could eventually compare to the Devil Fruits in value, with one key advantage: reproducibility. Unlike the one-of-a-kind Devil Fruits, box weapons had huge potential for mass development.

Unfortunately, it would be a few more years before box weapons could become a regular trade commodity.

Similarly, after Muzan's defeat, the Demon Slayer world would likely revert to a low-tech, mundane existence. Perhaps a few warlocks would remain, but they'd soon be overshadowed by modern weapons like planes and cannons.

Despite that, Leo was still intrigued by Enel's plans for the Demon Slayer world. He couldn't wait to see how it would evolve once Pokémon entered the picture.

"Alright then," Leo thought to himself. "Time to work harder and scout for large worlds suitable for housing dimensional merchants."

"Plus," he mused, "I should start looking for potential candidates to become new dimensional merchants." 

After all, it would be a waste to leave the spiritual time chamber empty for too long.

In the coming months, Leo planned to accelerate the establishment of the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce. His goal was to train and recruit more dimensional merchants and investigators from the Pirate World.

The requirements were simple: they needed to be capable of handling tasks, earning points, and preferably not too attached to the Pirate World.

After all, once someone became a dimensional merchant and could use the power of points, they gained influence over entire worlds.

If one of them had ulterior motives and acted out of line, Leo might not even notice in time. 

Thus, he was cautious in selecting members for the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce.

Ace was an obvious choice, with his character well-documented in the original story. Leo had few concerns about him. 

Enel, though far from a saint, was simple-minded and easy to manage. After ruling over Skypiea for decades, his only demands were respect and obedience. He'd even spent much of his time lazing around his palace, eating apples.

As for Kaido and Big Mom, their defeat at Wano had profoundly changed them. They had experienced loss and witnessed the world's harsh realities. Leo didn't need them to be virtuous—just to follow his rules.

Of course, Leo wasn't naïve enough to think that a few verbal commands would influence anyone for decades, let alone centuries.

That's precisely why he had constructed the spiritual time chamber. 

Its purpose wasn't merely to teach back-dimensional merchants like Kaido the rules of trade. He could have easily implanted that knowledge into their minds.

Instead, the year-long training was meant to subtly reshape their subconscious minds using the power of points.

A sudden transformation would likely lead to resentment from powerful figures like Kaido and Big Mom. But a gradual change—like boiling a frog in warm water—would feel natural to them. In the end, they would believe these were their own thoughts.

This way, they could truly become the "qualified" dimensional merchants Leo envisioned.

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Meanwhile, news of Kaido and Big Mom's defeat spread like wildfire, courtesy of Doflamingo's partner, Morgans.

In an instant, the entire world fell silent.

For ordinary civilians, the news wasn't as shocking. They had seen Zoro's strength during the Pokémon League broadcast, and many already believed in his prowess. His defeat of Big Mom, who had lost much of her former prestige, wasn't entirely unexpected.

In the Pirate World, popularity often inflated one's reputation. Even those lacking strength could be elevated to lofty heights by sheer visibility.

Before the battle at Wano, some had already considered Zoro the strongest in the world simply because of his impressive feats.

However, for the hardened warriors still roaming the New World, and those long retired, this was a massive blow.

No one had expected a green-haired kid to rise so rapidly to the world's pinnacle, aided by the power of Pokémon.

They had once believed Zoro's successes were due to his flashy sword skills and luck against weaker opponents in the league.

But now? 

A single blow to defeat Big Mom, leaving her fate uncertain?

Staring at the sensational headline, even the most skeptical fighters found themselves forced to accept the truth.

If it weren't for the fact that World Economic News had a reputation for accuracy, many might've believed that Zoro had bribed the papers himself.

At that moment, most of the powerful figures across the seas were shaken by the news in today's paper.

The sheer power of Pokémon once again stunned the pirate world into silence.

However, those familiar with the situation knew the truth: Kaido and Big Mom had actually become Pokémon trainers. With their vast wealth, the Pokémon they could acquire were certainly not ordinary. 

Yet despite this, they were still so easily defeated by Zoro's sword.

Who exactly was this man who had emerged in just two years? Even Zoro himself likely hadn't anticipated that a single strike would send such shockwaves across the world.

This victory also firmly established the newly formed mercenary company in the New World. Even the most fearsome figures—those whom even the Four Emperors feared to provoke—were now cautious of crossing paths with Zoro.

What they didn't know was that, aside from Zoro, the mercenary company had very few other powerful individuals. However, the mere mention of their name was enough to make people in the New World scatter like mice before a cat.

And so, the mercenary company was suddenly elevated to a status it hadn't yet fully earned.

As for the challenges that lay ahead, those would be left to Kuina—the true "leader"—to deal with.

...

Time flew by, and before long, a month had passed in the pirate world.

Aside from the initial chaos caused by the defeat of the Four Emperors, the world had settled into an uneasy calm. Even the ongoing conflicts between the World Government Celestial Dragons and the Revolutionary Army seemed to reach a stalemate, forcing both sides to pause and regroup.

But what no one knew was that, on this very day, two natives of the pirate world had successfully completed their training and passed the tests, officially becoming new dimensional merchants.

...

On Celestial Island.

Leo gazed at the two figures standing before him, a warm smile spreading across his face, radiant as the sun. His eyes, as deep as the night sky, gleamed as he stepped forward and said approvingly:

"Congratulations, Kaido, Linlin."

"From this moment on, you are now qualified dimensional merchants."

"Sir Leo!" 

Kaido and Big Mom, having successfully completed their training, immediately dropped to one knee in front of Leo as they exited the spiritual time chamber, displaying utmost respect.

After learning about the immense power of the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce and the grandeur of countless dimensions, both had been completely awestruck by Leo, the one who had led them down this infinite path. Now, they were willing to go through fire and water for him without hesitation.

And this was what "qualified" meant in Leo's eyes.

Looking at his two perfect dimensional merchants, Leo wasted no time in granting them the same subsystem he had given to Enel.

Instantly, a magical power surged through Kaido and Big Mom, becoming as natural to them as breathing, and they lowered their heads even further in reverence.

Even though, physically, they were still much larger than Leo, this gesture reflected their deep humility at this moment.

"Thank you, Sir Leo, for your trust!!!" 

Kaido and Big Mom shouted excitedly, their faces stretched in wide grins, nearly splitting from ear to ear. For them, gaining Leo's approval was now their greatest purpose in life.

Leo smiled, clearly pleased.

With a wave of his hand, a large, ornate lottery box appeared before Kaido and Big Mom. The box had been resized to match their enormous stature.

Leo gestured toward the lottery box and, with a smile, said:

"Since you've passed the test, it's now time for the next crucial step..."

"Newcomers, draw your first destination—your first otherworldly mission!"

"Yes, Sir Leo!" 

Kaido and Big Mom, brimming with excitement, raised their hands slowly and reached into the oversized lottery box. Moments later, they each pulled out a glowing orb.

As the orbs opened, the numbers [3] and [6] appeared before them.

"World No. 3 and World No. 6?" Leo mused, nodding thoughtfully.

During the past month, Leo hadn't been idle. He had spent nearly half that time wandering the void, using up his last million points and savings.

The result?

Leo now had control over no fewer than ten powerful worlds, all on par with the pirate world. However, Leo knew little about these worlds, as he hadn't yet descended into them. All he could do was categorize them.

The rest would be up to Kaido and Big Mom.

Given their incredible luck in the pirate world, Leo trusted that they would fare well.

Raising his head, Leo smiled and said:

"I believe I don't need to explain the rules or the methods of trading any further..."

"Reach one million points in trades to become a full-fledged merchant. I trust you know what to do."

"But before you set off, allow me, your superior, to give you some parting gifts!"

"Gifts!?" 

Kaido and Big Mom's eyes lit up with joy.

With a gentle wave of his hand, two brilliant emerald-green energy orbs materialized before them and slowly merged into their bodies.

In an instant...

The bodies of Kaido and Big Mom—who were both in their seventies—began to shrink, visibly rejuvenating right before their eyes.

Within moments, they had returned to their youthful forms, looking as they had at 18.

Kaido, once a towering, gruff man, was now a horned teenager. And Big Mom? She had transformed into a stunning beauty with flawless skin and an impeccable figure.

It was as if time itself had rewound.

Seeing their new forms, Leo smiled and said:

"Though the different worlds you'll encounter are vast and strange, being too large may attract unwanted attention or put you in danger early on."

"By making you appear more ordinary, I've reduced the risk of exposure, increasing your chances of survival."

"In short, the early stages of your missions may be fraught with danger..."

"But from here on out, it's up to you and the opportunities you seize."

Before Leo could finish his sentence, he suddenly waved his hand.

  In the blink of an eye, two mysterious vortexes appeared behind Kaido and Big Mom, swallowing them up.

  Before leaving, the rejuvenated Big Mom and Kaido shouted "Thank you, Sir Leo" again, and were completely swallowed by the vortex.

  "I hope the two of them can bring me unexpected surprises."

  Seeing that the vortex disappeared, a look of anticipation flashed in Leo's eyes.

  He immediately took out his phone Rotom.

  At the top of the screen, the location information of the two people is clearly marked.

  "Then..."

  "The second batch of training courses for dimensional merchants can also be considered to start!"

  Whoops!

  Leaving behind a mysterious smile, Leo's figure suddenly disappeared…