Chapter 9: The End of the Simulation.

A murky, dark feeling assaulted Zhao Feng, followed by intense dizziness.

When Zhao Feng opened his eyes again, he found himself in a familiar yet unfamiliar place. It was his bedroom before, and everything around him was as he left it before entering the simulation.

Zhao Feng sighed with a mix of joy and lingering regret in his heart.

"Damn you, Kizaru! Why were you so strong... I could barely stand against you for an hour before you completely crushed me... Damn it, I exhausted all my inner strength just to defend against the deadly laser attacks you showered me with... If only I were a little stronger..."

To his shock, he discovered that the so-called Admiral was incredibly powerful... Much stronger than Martial Master in the Consolidated Realm!

That's why he had no chance in his fight against Kizaru, even with his spiritual eye that could predict the location of his attacks more effectively than Observation Haki.

In this simulation, he lived for five years as a completely different person, and although it wasn't enough time to make him forget himself, his life there was unimaginable.

From the moment he appeared there until the moment he died at the hands of Admiral Kizaru, it all remained vivid in his mind.

He started as a regular fisherman and progressed to become a seasoned warrior and a powerful bounty hunter.

For him, who was still at the beginning of his martial arts pathway in the real world, his experience as Patrick was thrilling and immensely valuable... Even if he didn't receive any rewards, the knowledge, and experience he gained as Patrick were more than enough.

Patrick, who was nobody in the Pirate World, had earned a special place in Zhao Feng's heart... He always had a feeling as if he woke up in a body that belonged to him, not in someone else's body.

Sitting on his bed, Zhao Feng pondered for a long time before finally regaining his composure and looking ahead, where bright lines of words appeared before his eyes.

[Simulation Ended...]

[Calculating final score...]

[You have killed many people... as well as saved the lives of many people... You have killed a major character in the story... You have caused a tremendous change in the world's plot... Your actions have brought unimaginable terror to the world... You have made everlasting changes to the Pirate World: One Piece.]

[Even after your death, your reputation and nickname as the Shichibukai Killer spread. Your actions angered the World Government and the Marines, and they declared you, The flaming metal fist, Patrick, executed... After a few days, Crocodile's Conspiracy in Alabasta Kingdom was exposed, and it was misconstrued that you were a hidden hero who sacrificed yourself to save the country... You were dubbed the Fallen Hero, and 10 million people shed tears for you. Even the king of the kingdom and the princess mourned you for a long time.]

[Simulation World: Pirate World: One Piece]

[Mission: Make a name for yourself, or die trying.]

[Progress: 100%]

[Achievement Grade: +A]

[Calculation concluded. Your final points score: 1110...]

"1110... This is amazing! Even if I were to exchange my entire life, I wouldn't be able to acquire this many points! As expected, I can earn points from the simulation... I don't have to gather points over time or sacrifice my precious life to earn simulation points again."

However, things weren't over yet. More words began to appear.

[You can exchange simulation points to retrieve the things you had in the simulation, including but not limited to: items, talents, races, skills, and allies...]

Zhao Feng's eyes widened, and he felt immense happiness at seeing this... This was truly wonderful... That's what he could say at this moment.

After that, a large wheel resembling a Gacha game appeared before him. Zhao Feng wasn't more surprised than he was excited to try his luck.

During the five years he spent as Patrick, he undoubtedly gained numerous abilities and became as strong as a veteran Vice Admiral in the Pirate World... Even figures like Crocodile and Gion couldn't withstand him.

If he could regain all of that in his still weak body, what heights could he reach!?

If he wanted to acquire all those skills and abilities again, it would take a long time, even with his experience and spiritual eye. However, using this method would make things much easier.

[To start the Lucky Draw round: 30 points]

Without hesitation, he decided to spend 30 points immediately. He had plenty to spare anyway.

The wheel began spinning rapidly, and when the lucky arrow finally stopped, the contents of the section where it landed were revealed.

[You have obtained: Fishing Skills from Patrick...]

Instantly, his memories about fishing became vivid and incredibly clear in his mind, as if he had regained a portion of lost memories instead... It was as if he had been fishing for 20 years.

"What? Fishing skills at sea!? Damn it!"

Without hesitation, he spent another 30 simulation points.

[You have obtained: Devil Fruit Ability - Sand-Sand no Mi]

Zhao Feng smiled as he felt strange and warm energy invading his body. After feeling a sense of fullness, his body exploded into a mass of loose sand.

Then it returned and reassembled once again to form his human body.

"Hahahaha! Finally, something amazing worth 30 simulation points!"

"Wow! A Logia fruit in the world of cultivation! I can do wonders with this!"

Zhao Feng was extremely excited after obtaining the Devil Fruit Ability. His sacrifice and intense determination to kill Crocodile had finally paid off!

[Simulation Points: 1050]

With joy, Zhao Feng looked at his points and decided to try another gamble.

"Give me another round of the Lucky Draw... Please, I want to obtain the 4th level of Flaming Metal Fists..."

The Lucky Draw wheel started spinning and, in the end, it stopped...

"This..." Zhao Feng's eyes widened, and his breathing accelerated unbelievably...

[You have obtained: ...]

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What do you think he obtains? Hehehe...