One Piece: Luffy is My Pokemon

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[Pokémon: Laboon]

[Level: 62]

[Gender: Male]

[Personality: Lonely (+Attack -Defense)]

[Type: Water]

[Ability: Mental Fortitude (possessing a rigorously trained spirit, unafraid of any situation, and able to face everything bravely!)]

[Moves: Scald, Water Gun, Waterfall, Life Dew]

[Experience: 0/14648]

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[HP: 238]

[Attack: 154]

[Defense: 156]

[Special Attack: 143]

[Special Defense: 174]

[Speed: 138]

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On the deck of the Going Merry, sailing across the sea.

Red looked at Laboon's status screen, the corners of his mouth rising in a wild grin, his eyes flashing with amazement.

It had been a day since they left Drum Island.

After a lively banquet, Little Chopper had successfully integrated into the Straw Hat Pirates' atmosphere.

Although he was still a bit reserved in many situations, he could express himself freely at least around Luffy and Usopp—those two goofballs.

Yesterday, he had even imitated Luffy by performing the chopstick dance with the utensils stuck in his nose, which made Nami look concerned.

She worried that Luffy and his companions would lead the well-behaved and adorable Little Chopper astray.

With Chopper's translation help this morning, Red finally explained to Laboon what a trainer was, successfully bringing him into the Pokémon world, activating his ability, and completing his move set.

Unfortunately, Laboon's body was so enormous that even in the wild, he could block an entire route, making it impossible for the game to spawn Pokémon normally.

Obviously, Red wouldn't have the opportunity to take Laboon into the Pokémon world for leveling anytime soon.

"Hey~ Red, did you successfully bring Laboon to the Pokémon world?!"

Just then, Usopp's distinctive voice suddenly called from above Red's head.

The next second, he flicked his wrist, and a green vine shot out from a strange device he wore, quickly attaching to the Going Merry's mast.

Immediately, Usopp pushed off the ground, pulling the vine like Spider-Man, and swung directly from Laboon's back down to the ship's deck.

After performing a graceful roll along the wooden planks, Usopp stood up with flair.

"Wow~!!!"

Clap clap clap clap...

Applause rang out instantly.

Chopper slapped his two hooves together rapidly, creating an illusion of many hands clapping, then immediately stepped forward with starry eyes and asked:

"Hey~ Usopp! Usopp! What was that just now?! It's so cool!"

"Hehe~"

Usopp extended a finger and rubbed his long nose, then explained with immense pride:

"This is the latest creation of this genius inventor..."

"The full name is—Usopp's Super Green Vine Launcher!"

"Wow~! That's so amazing!"

Looking at the emerald-like wristband on Usopp's arm, little Chopper's eyes immediately lit up.

And Usopp, who finally had his first devoted fan on the Going Merry, obviously hadn't forgotten about Chopper.

"By the way, Chopper, I remember Red mentioned yesterday that both you and I have grass-type Pokémon energy, right?!"

Usopp smiled mysteriously, and in the next second, he pulled out a strange belt directly from his satchel.

The belt was made of some unknown material. It looked quite flexible, yet its surface shimmered with a metallic luster.

In the center of the belt was a mysterious stone that resembled the emerald on Usopp's wristband.

Usopp squatted down and handed the belt to Chopper:

"Here! This is my gift to my new nakama!"

"Just like the wristband I'm wearing, this is Usopp's Super Green Vine Launcher Belt with an embedded Leaf Stone!"

"I've applied some special treatment to the straps, so even if your body shape changes, it'll adjust automatically."

"During your training, you should practice the Grassy Terrain technique more often, master it as quickly as possible, and learn how to apply it to external objects..."

"Then combine it with these seeds!"

Usopp took out a series of small packages that exuded an earthy aroma, each filled with different plant seeds, and began explaining them to Chopper one by one:

"I've labeled each seed package in detail."

"For example, this one contains vines that can ensnare opponents, and this one has cactus seeds that can shoot spines..."

"In the future, you can mix and match according to your preferences and place the seeds in these compartments on the belt. When using it, just channel your grass-type energy into different points of the Leaf Stone, and you can launch the corresponding seeds from the ejector ports."

"..."

"..."

Usopp continued detailing how to use the new device to Chopper, gradually losing himself in Chopper's praise of "You're so incredible!"

"I didn't expect you'd actually use an evolution stone~!"

"Well done, Usopp!"

Shortly after Usopp finished explaining the device to Chopper, Red approached and couldn't help but admire the contraption on his wrist.

But when he thought about it, for Usopp who could transform a simple Weather Stick into a living Clima-Tact, it wasn't so strange that he could use energy-infused items to create such innovative devices.

"Hehe~" Hearing Red's praise, Usopp didn't display his usual pride this time but responded modestly:

"It's all thanks to Red for helping me find the right materials guy!"

"If it weren't for Wapol's Devil Fruit ability, I don't know when I could have completed this device!"

"Oh, by the way, those people inside Laboon's belly are still asking when you'll let them out?"

"What should I tell them?"

"It's simple!" Red smiled subtly. "Tell them we don't restrict their personal freedom."

"If they want to leave, they can go at any time~!"

"That is, if they can withstand the pressure of the deep sea."

"Besides, didn't I already let Doctor Kureha and the others out before?"

"You can use that as leverage and paint a rosy picture for them."

Pat!

Red suddenly placed his palm on Usopp's shoulder, then looked directly into his eyes and began instructing him:

"Usopp, you're already a mature pirate. You must learn how to paint an optimistic picture for your workers!"

"Hasn't your third insect breeding facility started operations yet?!"

"You need to make them understand that only those who perform the best and contribute the most will receive appropriate rewards."

"Try to create divisions, identify their differences, and let them form their own groups and factions instead of uniting together."

"Don't forget, Miss Kaya's family in Syrup Village still has an enormous business empire waiting for you to take over!"

"Learn these principles well—they'll be useful in the future!"

Gulp~

Usopp suddenly felt a lump in his throat under Red's intense gaze.

He finally spoke:

"Red, sometimes I really can't tell whether you're genuinely teaching me something valuable..."

"Or if you're demonstrating manipulation techniques by applying them directly to me..."

"Haha~" Red laughed heartily: "Don't overthink it."

"Look at Luffy and Zoro—they become stronger so quickly because they don't complicate things!"

"Sometimes, being too clever only holds you back!"

Usopp: "..."

First promise the world, then divide and conquer.

Red, I think I'm beginning to understand your methods!