Trader In The World Of Pirates!!!

[TL/N: Read my new work - Detective Conan: I'm a Succubus?!] 

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In the end, Captain Black left the antique shop—courtesy of Uncle Chan, who had unceremoniously driven him out.

Of course, the trip wasn't entirely fruitless.

Not only had he witnessed the undeniable existence of magic, but before leaving, Jackie Chan and the equally mysterious Miss Robin had exchanged contact information with him. They had agreed to reach out if anything new came up.

Still…

For some reason, whenever Black recalled Robin's smile, he couldn't shake the feeling that he had somehow been tricked.

"Must be my imagination."

After pondering for a moment, he chalked it up to the sheer shock of seeing magic for the first time. It must have rattled his senses.

Shaking off the lingering unease, he climbed into the passenger seat of his brother's modified car. Without needing a word, the vehicle roared to life, speeding toward the secret base of Section 13.

Although he had exchanged numbers with Jackie Chan and Robin, Black wasn't entirely sure when—or if—they would actually call.

Judging by Uncle Chan's attitude, it was clear he wasn't keen on involving outsiders in the affairs of magic.

Black sighed and muttered under his breath,

"I wonder if I'll ever get a call from Jackie in my lifetime."

However…

Just as his vehicle approached the entrance to the Section 13 secret base—

RING!

Black's phone suddenly blared to life.

!?

Startled, he instinctively grabbed it.

As a precautionary measure, he had set unique ringtones for different contacts.

The tune playing now was one he had assigned specifically to Jackie Chan and Robin.

Black didn't hesitate—he answered immediately.

On the other end, Jackie Chan's voice came through, sounding somewhat sheepish.

"Hey, Black? Hahaha… Sorry to bother you so soon."

Jackie's tone carried an awkward edge.

After all, calling for help just hours after seeing off a friend was undeniably embarrassing.

Black, however, didn't seem to mind.

"It's me, Jackie. What's wrong?"

"Uh… well…"

Jackie hesitated before explaining,

"Uncle just used divination magic on the talisman… and he discovered that another one has surfaced. This one is in Mexico."

Black's expression turned serious.

"Mexico?"

"Yeah, and as you know… traveling officially from the U.S. to Mexico can be a bit complicated…"

Jackie sighed before continuing.

"So, Miss Robin suggested I ask if you could help us get there as quickly as possible."

His tone became urgent.

"The sooner, the better! According to Robin's theory, the Dark Hand might have a way to track these talismans too."

Black's grip on the phone tightened.

"I understand."

His voice was firm.

"Give me three hours—I'll get you an answer."

Without waiting for a response, he hung up and immediately pulled out another phone, making a series of calls.

Say what you will about Section 13's handling of magic-related matters, but when it came to dealing with international criminal organizations, they were an entirely different beast.

Within two hours, Black was back at the antique shop.

This time, he didn't come empty-handed.

Not only had he secured full travel clearance for Jackie Chan and the others, but he had also arranged official authorization with the Mexican government—granting them unrestricted access to conduct archaeological research at any site necessary.

Though the main Section 13 base was located in New York, the organization itself operated on a global scale.

Handling international logistics like this?

For them, it was effortless.

"Thank you, Captain Black."

"You're welcome."

After handing over Jackie Chan and Robin's passports and travel documents, Black hesitated before pulling out another passport. His expression turned uncertain.

"Here… Miss Robin, your and Jackie's travel documents are in order…"

He paused before glancing at the last passport.

"But are you sure you want to take Miss Jade with you on this mission?"

Black furrowed his brows.

"If it's inconvenient for Uncle to look after her, she could stay at Section 13 while you're gone. Our agents have training in child supervision as part of their mission protocols."

"What are you saying, Baldy!?"

Jade, who had been casually playing on her phone, immediately jumped up. In a flash, she snatched the passport from Black's hand.

Flipping it open and confirming her own photo inside, she smugly waved it in front of him.

"I'm going to be the Pirate King's woman! No way I'm missing out on an adventure like this!"

"The Pirate King's… what?"

Black blinked in disbelief.

The United States was an open-minded country, sure…

But wasn't this way too much for a little girl to be shouting about?

Jackie Chan groaned, covering his face.

"Wait, wait—it's not what you think!"

If his cousin found out that, in less than one day, Jade was running around talking about becoming a pirate's woman, he'd never hear the end of it!

He would be disowned on the spot!

Hurriedly, Jackie explained, "It's just a story Robin told her to cheer her up! Nothing serious!"

Black slowly nodded in understanding.

Still…

His gaze shifted toward Robin, who was enthusiastically teaching Jade about the Six Powers training method.

For some reason…

He had a nagging suspicion that this "story" wasn't as simple as it seemed.

But since the discussion about magic had already made it clear that this wasn't his domain, Black decided to let it go.

No point in pushing it further.

Besides, if he tried to argue, it would only irritate Uncle again.

Meanwhile, Jackie couldn't help but feel a tinge of worry as he watched Jade clutching her passport excitedly.

Truthfully, he had been against bringing her along on such a dangerous mission.

However…

Robin—who had an uncanny sensitivity to magic and was even praised by Uncle—had said something that made even Uncle take notice:

"Jade has an extraordinary natural affinity for magic."

Those words alone had forced Uncle to acknowledge Jade's potential.

And the moment Jade heard it?

She had immediately gone wild with excitement.

Now, she was more eager than ever to follow them.

Jackie Chan sighed deeply.

"Oh… what a headache."

After bidding farewell to Black once again, Jackie turned around—only to find Jade already beside Robin, eagerly practicing a move called "Tempest Kick."

He rubbed his temples.

Even though he understood that magic existed, the idea of striking with feet sharp as blades still sounded completely ridiculous.

But…

Seeing how disciplined and serious Jade was under Robin's guidance, Jackie decided to let it go.

At least she wasn't causing trouble.

"Miss Robin, I'll go pack up our equipment for tomorrow's departure."

Robin smiled and nodded.

"Alright, thanks for your hard work."

As Jackie disappeared into his room to prepare, Robin turned her full attention back to Jade.

This time, however—

She wasn't telling a story.

She was truly teaching Jade the Six Powers combat techniques.

Why the sudden shift?

It all started just a few hours ago…

Back when Robin had scared off the Dark Hand Gang, Jade had mistaken it for Conqueror's Haki—a legendary ability from Robin's stories.

Robin had laughed it off and casually explained the concept of Haki to her.

She had even mentioned that only a select few in the world were born with the potential to awaken Conqueror's Haki.

But then—

Something unexpected happened.

As soon as Robin finished speaking—

Jade's body shuddered.

A faint but distinct spiritual force rippled outward from her.

It was weak—so weak that most people wouldn't have noticed it.

But Robin?

Robin's sharp perception picked up on it instantly.

Without hesitation, she focused her full attention on Jade, scanning her entire being.

And what she discovered left her utterly stunned.

This child…

She actually has the potential for Conqueror's Haki!?

But that wasn't even the most shocking part.

Through her advanced knowledge, Robin had long since learned the true nature of Conqueror's Haki.

It wasn't some divine gift.

It was merely a power formed by a combination of:

BloodlineSpiritual forceUnshakable will

For a strong warrior, a powerful body and spirit were necessary components.

But what truly set Conqueror's Haki users apart…

Was willpower.

In her travels, Robin had met many who lacked the required drive to awaken this ability, no matter how strong they were.

Only those with an exceptional force of will—those who were born leaders—could awaken the Supreme King's Haki.

And Jade…

She was a perfect match for all three conditions!

Robin still didn't know why Jade possessed such an incredible hidden power.

But one thing was certain:

If that potential were fully realized, Jade could reach the pinnacle of combat power in an instant.

Even among the strongest warriors in history—

She could stand at the very top.

Robin took a deep breath and looked at Jade, who was still training with bright, eager eyes.

However, as if to protect Jade, the mysterious force within her did not manifest with overwhelming strength.

Instead, it flowed gently—like spring rain—continuously nourishing her body and soul.

This discovery caused Robin's eyes to gleam with excitement.

Originally, she had considered this B-level world to be nothing more than a training ground—a stepping stone in her journey. She had no intention of getting too involved.

But Jade's presence changed everything.

Plans never keep up with reality!

To Robin, Jade was the perfect candidate to become a Dimensional Investigator.

Her incredible potential meant that, with minimal investment, Robin could cultivate her into a formidable force.

And Jade's innate curiosity and thirst for adventure guaranteed that she would never turn down such an exciting path.

After all, her dream was to become Pirate King.

But the stars and the sea were both vast and uncharted, weren't they?

Given time, Jade would undoubtedly become one of Robin's most powerful subordinates.

As for her age?

That was irrelevant.

For dimensional merchants, time and age were no longer fixed concepts.

Training Jade properly would take years—but Robin had all the time in the world.

And that was why she had decided to begin teaching Jade the Six Powers!

After a peaceful night, a small private jet landed smoothly at an airport in a Mexican border city.

As the hatch opened, Robin, Jackie Chan, and Jade stepped off the plane.

Robin held a compass-like device in her hand.

After analyzing it for a moment, she turned to Jackie and Jade and pointed in a specific direction.

"The talisman's energy is coming from that way."

This device was a special tool Robin had crafted using her precognition abilities and Uncle's magic.

It was able to pinpoint the exact location of a talisman.

Before this, Uncle's divination magic could only predict the general area where a talisman might appear—far less precise than Robin's new invention.

Jackie Chan shaded his eyes with one hand and gazed into the distance.

"That direction leads to town…"

His brow furrowed slightly.

"If the talisman is there, that means someone has already found it!"

According to Uncle, talismans were typically sealed away in isolated and abandoned places. It was rare for them to appear in populated areas.

Robin nodded.

"It seems that way."

She put away the compass.

"Let's move. The sooner we retrieve it, the better."

To be honest, Robin wasn't particularly interested in collecting talismans.

Each was only worth a few thousand points—a small amount by her standards.

They were also unique, meaning they couldn't be duplicated for trade.

Rather than gathering talismans or saving the world, Robin was far more invested in training her disciple.

Yes—her disciple.

Because as of last night, Jade had officially become her student.

The sharp, perceptive girl had quickly realized that Robin was different.

So, after an intense training session, Jade had boldly asked to become Robin's apprentice.

And naturally—

Robin had happily accepted.

Now, Jade eagerly followed behind her, eyes darting around as she took in her surroundings.

At her age, everything was an adventure.

Had Robin not made her promise to stay focused, she would have likely dashed off the plane the moment they landed—off to explore the streets of Mexico on her own.

Following the guidance of the compass, Robin's group soon arrived at a small town near the airport.

Just as they were about to find a place to set up base—

A child in a green sweater suddenly approached them.

"Hello, handsome gentleman and lovely young ladies!"

He beamed at them.

"My name is Paco."

His bright eyes scanned their faces.

"Judging by your expressions, this must be your first time in Mexico, right?"

"Huh?"

Robin and Jackie exchanged glances, momentarily taken aback by the boy's sudden appearance.

Jackie Chan was the first to respond.

"Uh… yes, this is our first time in Mexico."

He looked at Paco curiously.

"Are you a local?"

Paco grinned and—despite his young age—spoke with an oddly refined tone.

"Perfect!"

He clapped his hands together.

"I'm recruiting an audience for tonight's wrestling event! You must experience Mexico's famous Lucha Libre—our unique style of wrestling!"

He pulled a colorful poster from his pocket and handed it to Jackie Chan.

Jackie took it politely but wasn't particularly interested.

They had a mission to complete.

And the last thing they needed was to attend a wrestling match.

He was about to decline when—

"That sounds fascinating! We'll definitely be there."

Robin's voice rang out—interrupting Jackie Chan before he could refuse.

"Wait, what!?"

Jackie Chan turned to Robin in disbelief.

Paco, on the other hand, lit up with excitement.

To him, it seemed like Robin, Jackie, and Jade were a traveling family—and since the mother figure had spoken, that meant the matter was settled.

"Fantastic! I promise, the El Toro Warrior will not disappoint you!"

With a polite bow, Paco bid them farewell and continued looking for more potential audience members.

Once he was out of sight, Jackie Chan sighed.

"Miss Robin, we need to find the talisman before the Dark Hand does. We don't have time to watch a wrestling match!"

Robin smirked and pointed at the poster in his hands.

"Just look at it, Jackie."

Jackie frowned but unfolded the poster anyway.

His eyes scanned the image—

And then—

His entire body stiffened.

At the top of the poster was an image of a masked wrestler.

On his forehead, boldly printed on his mask, was an unmistakable symbol.

The exact same symbol as the Rooster Talisman they had found before.

"What…!?"

Jackie's eyes widened.

Robin crossed her arms and grinned.

"We don't need to find the talisman, Jackie."

Her golden eyes gleamed with amusement.

"It already found us."