"Read entries."
While exploring the 'maze' with Zoro, Jon decided to cheat to relieve his boredom.
Although Zoro was still young, some entries were innate. He could first examine the powerful potential of this young man.
[Zoro's Entries: Master of Poetry (Purple), King of Direction (Purple), Super Demonic Physique (Pseudo-Gold – Unawakened), Conqueror's Haki (Gold – Unawakened)]
[Master of Poetry (Purple): Chanting poetry increases combat power. The longer the poem, the stronger the lethality. Requires a strong literary foundation.]
[King of Direction (Purple): A terrible entry that makes you go astray even when being led.]
[Super Demonic Physique (Pseudo-Gold): A physique more powerful than a beast. You won't die from severe injuries, and your physical resistance is stronger. (Can awaken Demonic King Physique – Gold)]
Two gold, two purple.
As expected, Zoro was also a protagonist team template.
However, as Luffy's first mate, this level of entry was inevitable.
After all, he was a man destined to become the world's greatest swordsman, and his strength was on par with Rayleigh, the former Pirate King's first mate.
Without sufficient entries to support him, how could he dream so big?
However, seeing the explanation for [King of Direction] still made Jon a bit speechless.
After a quick scan, Jon had no target to plunder.
Although the entries were incredibly abnormal, upon closer inspection, they were just that.
Ultimately, the Super Demonic Physique couldn't compare to the physique of a monster like Kaido.
Moreover, regarding physique entries, Jon already had a plunder target in mind from the start.
Charlotte Linlin!
That's right.
In terms of physique settings, Big Mom was definitely the ceiling in this area.
Although her combat power was at the bottom.
But her long-term indulgence in childbirth and gourmet food, while still firmly holding the position of a Yonko, showed her terrifying nature.
Steel bones and immense strength…
Her physique-related entries were definitely above Zoro's!
As for the little guy's other entries, Jon didn't care about them either.
He also had Conqueror's Haki, and he certainly didn't want King of Direction.
But adhering to the principle of "a thief never leaves empty-handed"—
Jon decided to nip his talent in the bud.
Does a mere moss-head deserve the title of Master of Poetry?
Just hand it over!
A tiny pebble appeared in Jon's hand. With a flick of his finger, Zoro's consciousness instantly vanished.
He picked up the little guy and explained to Makino that he was too tired.
Then, he began to plunder the entry.
This time, he only took Zoro's [Master of Poetry (Purple)].
He left everything else for him. Jon also didn't care for his swordsmanship.
Like a hyena with a sword in its mouth? That's too ridiculous.
His goal was to directly plunder Mihawk, achieving instant mastery in swordsmanship.
At least it would save him three hundred chapters of detours.
When the new entry was infused into his body, Jon clearly felt his creativity improve.
Speaking in perfect prose was impossible, but when it came to naming sword techniques, he felt quite accomplished.
He could try it later.
A few minutes later, the poor little fellow, who had lost a crucial purple entry, woke up.
Seeing himself being held by Jon, little Zoro's face immediately flushed, and he struggled to get down.
As a man, this was simply too embarrassing!
Zoro was too ashamed to face the bad woman who was secretly laughing at him. He immediately put on a serious face and asked for directions. After confirming the way, he led the two directly to Isshin Dojo.
Unexpectedly, Koshiro was already waiting outside the dojo.
"Mr. Jon, you grace our dojo with your presence. Please forgive my lack of a proper welcome."
Koshiro, dressed in a kimono, appeared polite and refined, but his words were sharp.
"My student wanted to give me an early heads-up, so he had Zoro lead the two of you."
"Please forgive any rudeness!"
"..." Zoro really wanted to kill him.
But noticing his teacher's dangerously narrowed eyes, he didn't dare to cause trouble.
He mumbled discontentedly, "Noisy! It's clearly the village's roads that have become troublesome, it's not that I got lost! I'm going to train now, don't wait for me to eat!"
Watching Zoro leave, Koshiro's smile remained unchanged. He gestured for Jon and Makino to enter the dojo.
"It's getting late. Regardless of why Mr. Jon is here, it's not suitable to leave today. I've already had someone prepare an empty room. Please stay after dinner."
"Then I thank Mr. Koshiro for your hospitality."
Jon didn't stand on ceremony, but after accepting, he asked curiously, "Mr. Koshiro knows my name? Have the island's events spread here?"
"The island is only so big. Of course, what happens in the south of the city is known here."
Koshiro replied with a smile, "However, I learned about your matters not from hearsay, but from the newspaper."
As he spoke, he removed his wooden clogs and led them into the house. He handed Jon the newspaper from the cabinet.
"Mr. Jon, you've become quite famous lately."
As expected, it was reported.
Jon curiously took the newspaper. He had been crazy at sea for two days and hadn't paid attention to this.
"Please sit, Mr. Jon. You can read while drinking tea." Koshiro personally brewed hot tea for the two of them.
"Thank you." Makino rarely spoke, and when outsiders were present, she simply stayed quietly by Jon's side.
Jon also thanked him. The three sat on the tatami mats across from the low table. Jon and Makino spread out the newspaper and read it together.
This newspaper appeared yesterday morning, produced by a local East Blue news agency, reporting on internal East Blue affairs.
But the front-page headline…
It was about him single-handedly defeating the Buggy Pirates!
"Most people on Shimotsuki Island are poor and don't buy newspapers, but your incident happened on the island, so everyone on the island considers you a hero."
Koshiro said with a smile, "Outsiders are the same. People on various islands who read the newspaper's content consider you a legendary figure. It's no exaggeration to say you're the most dazzling person in the East Blue right now."
His words were not exaggerated in the slightest.
In the year 1511 of the Sea Calendar, there were only a few pirates with bounties of ten million in the East Blue.
Buggy the Clown was one of them, arguably the most feared villain in the entire East Blue.
Yet, such a villain was single-handedly defeated by a young man.
He even annihilated the entire pirate crew!
And in the end, he didn't take a single thread or needle from the citizens, speaking eloquently in front of the camera, moving countless people in the East Blue!
—This was simply a rare hero template in the world of pirates, and it would be strange if he wasn't popular.
Several new economic branches in the East Blue reported on it for several consecutive days, with sales skyrocketing.
Many girls and rich women bought newspapers at high prices.
They cut out the handsome young hero and carefully pasted him by their pillows.
Emmm.
Kuina was one of them, but she had always kept it a secret from her father.