One Piece: The True Codex

William's heart skipped a beat. He hadn't expected the changes in the Plaza of Fate to allow the exchange of special feats through unique Threads of Fate.

However, considering the additional grooves that appeared after redeeming [Robust], it seemed likely that the number of unique Threads of Fate required for future exchanges would only increase.

With these thoughts in mind, William turned his attention to the descriptions of the newly acquired feats.

Under Skill Feats, his former [Beginner Swordsmanship] had now advanced to [Basic Swordsmanship].

[Basic Swordsmanship]: You are a practitioner of swordsmanship. Your understanding of sword techniques has approached a state of Integrated Mastery. In this field, you have entered the hall of mastery. (On your home world, Earth, you would undoubtedly be considered a Sword Saint.)

Meanwhile, [Beginner Navigation] reflected the fruits of William's studies over the past few years.

[Beginner Navigation]: You now know how to observe weather conditions and can use basic tools such as compasses and astrolabes. The sea is no longer a vast, impenetrable darkness to you.

Under Special Feats, in addition to [Lightning Reflexes], he had now acquired [Zen Sword Arts] and [Robust].

[Zen Sword Arts]: Your swordsmanship now embodies the principles of Zen. When wielding a sword, you can easily eliminate distractions, focus your mind, and fully unleash your sword skills. (Task reward.)

[Robust]: You possess an enviable physique, granting you exceptional strength, stamina, and recovery capabilities, as well as superior immunity to diseases. (Reward from unique Threads of Fate exchange.)

Under Achievement Feats, alongside [Gekokujō], he had gained [Sudden Enlightenment], thanks to Koushirou's sword dance demonstration.

[Sudden Enlightenment]: Through the guidance of a master swordsman, your understanding of sword principles has deepened significantly. Your perspective on swordsmanship has expanded, making future learning of sword techniques significantly more efficient. (Reward from Koushirou's guidance.)

The next day, in Maple Leaf Village.

William, Gin, Aramis, Edmond, and Tony gathered on the second floor of Tony's tavern.

The group sat around a table, upon which rested a Den Den Mushi (Transponder Snail).

This peculiar creature, resembling a snail, was far larger than any snail William had seen in his previous life—about the size of a human palm. While William was not overly familiar with the storyline of this world, he had long accepted its fantastical nature and thus found the existence of such creatures unsurprising.

Although the Den Den Mushi resembled a snail on the outside, it was far more intelligent. One side of its round shell featured a set of numbered buttons, resembling those on a rotary phone. Its functionality was nearly identical to that of a telephone.

At the moment, the Den Den Mushi was connected to Sherlock, who was far away in another location.

"Put a halt to the smuggling operations for now," William said decisively. "With the current situation in the Navia Kingdom, we can no longer gain access. There's no point wasting manpower and resources."

"The workshops here in Maple Leaf Village must not cease operations," he continued. "Nor can we suddenly dismiss the workers. If we do, morale will collapse, and it'll be much harder to rally them again. Transition the operations for now—focus on producing low-cost liquor for legitimate sales."

"Legitimate business isn't that easy," Tony sighed. "We'll end up losing money."

"We've made enough over the past year to afford some losses for the time being. Once we've dealt with the major issues at hand, we'll figure out a way forward."

In truth, these workers—whom William relied on for his operations—were also the providers of resilient Threads of Fate.

The Den Den Mushi on the table, which William had named "Watson," spoke up at this moment. "I can't be of much help on my end for now, either."

Mimicking Sherlock's tone, Watson let out a wry laugh. "Previously, I used my connections with the Flash Gold Guild to coordinate a fleet, which led to misunderstandings. Some people now think our operations are tied to the guild. I need to sever those ties and find a way to get my father out of prison. I won't be able to gather more information for you for the time being."

"Focus on resolving your own issues first," William said gravely. "The priority is ensuring your father's safety. If you need anything, just say the word. As for the 'Red-Beard' situation, we'll handle it ourselves."

(Note: In Chapter 12, it was mentioned that William's birthplace is the Faraise Kingdom. This has been corrected.)

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