Chapter 115: Antonio’s New Ability
Curious gazes fell upon Antonio, making him shrink back slightly in embarrassment. The normally timid crew member hesitated, fidgeting under the attention.
"Yo~ So that’s why you insisted on riding the Qilin Lion down. You wanted to show off a new ability, huh?"
Shakky teased with a smirk. She had originally planned to hitch a free ride on the majestic Qilin Lion herself, but after seeing Antonio board, she decided against sharing and simply used Geppo to descend instead.
"Yohoho~ What kind of new ability have you developed? Come on, show us! Let everyone see what the First Mate is capable of!"
Brook’s tone was laced with amusement, but he wasn’t wrong—Antonio was indeed his first crew member. Though Antonio’s Den Den Mushi-based Devil Fruit power wasn’t the strongest, Brook had always valued his abilities.
Even Redfield, who prided himself on being the strongest officer aboard, couldn’t help but chuckle at the title ’First Mate.’
Antonio often introduced himself as Brook’s ’first crew member,’ expecting others to give him some respect. But there was a subtle difference between ’first crew member’ and ’First Mate.’ Of course, technically speaking, both meanings were correct.
Rather than feel embarrassed, Antonio puffed out his chest with pride. Being acknowledged by Captain Brook was the greatest encouragement he could receive!
Under everyone’s expectant eyes, Antonio studied Goth for a moment. Then, his body began to change—his hair, clothing, even his facial structure started shifting, gradually resembling Goth himself.
"Whoa—Antonio, your Den Den Mushi Fruit lets you transform?!"
Shakky was stunned. She immediately stepped forward and began pinching and prodding Antonio, filled with curiosity.