SWNOVELXO Chapter 79: [79] Vivi
The technique Life Return allowed one to control their body's hair, limbs, and even internal organs at will. It also enabled rapid digestion of food to quickly recover stamina.
To Sora, it was an incredibly useful ability—perfect for boosting both physical conditioning and recovery.
For those in his crew who mainly focused on close combat—like Reiju, Anna, Shalria, Mikita, and Kalifa—Life Return was a highly desirable power.
The Navy's Rokushiki (Six Powers) would also greatly expand their combat repertoire, enhancing their overall strength.
Especially Soru and Geppo. Sora considered those two techniques particularly practical, vastly improving both offense and survivability.
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By midday—
Vivi had just finished training and exited the bathhouse. She entered the captain's quarters and looked at Sora.
"Sora, you asked for me?"
"Yeah. Vivi, take a look at this," he said with a smile, handing her the signed agreement between himself and Iceburg from Water 7.
Opening the sea train line between Water 7 and Alabasta wasn't just a deal between him and Iceburg—Vivi had to be informed too.
It was also a chance to boost her affection toward him.
"What's this… a sea train route…"
Vivi accepted the agreement and started reading carefully.
As her eyes scanned the text, her expression grew more and more surprised. Her eyes lit up with excitement.
"Sora, is this real?"
After reading through the entire agreement, Vivi looked at him, glowing with joy.
Being the intelligent woman she was, she immediately understood what this route meant for Alabasta.
The kingdom had just emerged from a civil war sparked by Crocodile—it was in dire need of restoration.
If a stable route between Water 7 and Alabasta could be opened now, it would be an immense boost to the nation's economy and livelihoods.
"Of course it's real."
"I've already invested 5 billion Berries into Iceburg's efforts to scout a safe route."
Seeing Vivi's bright smile made Sora smile too.
While his methods of bringing the women aboard were… less than noble, he still hoped they could live happily.
Seeing her genuinely happy made him feel fulfilled.
"That's wonderful!" Vivi exclaimed, sitting in his lap and planting a kiss on his lips.
She truly appreciated what Sora was doing for Alabasta.
"Now you need to write a letter to your father and have him start making preparations."
"If Alabasta is struggling financially, I can help fund the relief effort," he added with a soft smile.
He had more treasure on board than he knew what to do with—helping Vivi was no burden at all.
"Sora, you're amazing!"
Her eyes sparkled. She straddled his lap, hugging and kissing him enthusiastically.
At the moment, she didn't have much strength or any unique abilities. But this—this was something she could offer.
『Ding! Vivi's Affection has increased…』
『Ding! Vivi's Affection has increased…』
『Ding! Vivi's Affection reached 100. She will now be eternally loyal to you. Experience gain doubled.』
Sora chuckled as the notification appeared.
Vivi had already hit over 90 affection back on Skypiea. Reaching 100 now felt natural.
Once she cleaned up, he held her gently in his arms as she sat at the desk and wrote a letter to her father, Cobra, back in Alabasta.
After visiting Judge, Sora planned to pass by Water 7 again.
Vivi's letter would be entrusted to Iceburg when they stopped there, who would then deliver it to Cobra.
Alongside the letter, Iceburg would also deliver 5 billion Berries—Sora's economic aid for Alabasta.
Originally, Sora had planned to send 10 billion.
But Vivi refused, only accepting half.
Not out of pride—had Alabasta truly needed 10 billion, she would have gladly accepted and found a way to please Sora in return.
However, after calculating the costs, she determined that 5 billion was sufficient to pull Alabasta out of its current crisis. That was why she declined the full amount.
Sora admired her resolve even more because of it.
Between the treasure he'd seized from Spandam on Enies Lobby, the gold from Skypiea, and the Heavenly Tribute he had taken from the Celestial Dragons—
Sora now possessed nearly 100 billion Berries worth of treasure and gold.
Spending 10 billion to support Vivi and Alabasta felt more than worth it.
In Sora's eyes, Alabasta was destined to become his anyway. Helping Vivi was helping himself.
"All done!"
Vivi finished her letter and beamed brightly.
"When I return to Water 7 after visiting Reiju's father, I'll hand this to Iceburg personally."
"He'll also deliver the 5 billion Berries in aid."
Sora stored the letter in his dimensional space and nodded solemnly.
"Understood."
Vivi smiled sweetly and stayed nestled in his lap, gazing at him with adoration.
After a moment, she couldn't resist leaning in and kissing him again.
A few minutes later, they parted lips.
Then Vivi kissed him again, her desire reignited.
Sora's technique was intoxicating—she couldn't get enough.
"Vivi, I've got a Paramecia-type Door-Door Fruit. Want it?"
After their second kiss, Sora looked at her with a grin.
Since Vivi had now fully submitted to him, he needed to strengthen her too.
Vivi shook her head. "I want a strong Logia-type fruit like Nami's. If that's not possible, I'd take a really powerful Paramecia… but the Door-Door Fruit doesn't appeal to me."
Though she and Miss Valentine, Mikita, were like sisters now and often trained swordsmanship together under Sora's guidance—
She hated being weaker. She longed for a Devil Fruit that could close the gap between them.
"Then wait a bit. It won't be long before I get my hands on some really powerful ones."
Sora scooped Vivi up in his arms, smiling confidently.
He was, of course, referring to the Devil Fruits held by the Whitebeard Pirates.
"Okay," Vivi replied, her face flushing as she wrapped her arms around his neck.
Her shy expression only made Sora's desire burn stronger. He was just about to move in—
Knock knock knock!!!
Suddenly, someone knocked at the door.
Shalria's voice came from outside the captain's quarters.
"Master, there's a ship from Amazon Lily ahead of us."
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