Chapter 100: Hulk’s Devil Fruit
"Why? Don't tell me you don't understand how dangerous he is."
Betty also questioned Qin Xiao from the side.
Neither of them believed Qin Xiao couldn't see the danger posed by that yellow monster.
Was it simply because he was the Devil's Herald that he didn't care?
"Of course I know.
"But what does that have to do with me?
"If you think he's dangerous, then try stopping him yourselves.
"I can grant power to you—"naturally, I can grant power to him as well.
"Or perhaps, Dr. Banner… do you think all the destruction outside was caused solely by Abomination?"
Qin Xiao pointed outside the Mirror Dimension, where people were still desperately putting out fires and rescuing civilians.
He looked at Banner with a seemingly innocent expression.
Banner was speechless once again.
"But even if you give him a Devil Fruit, I can still restrain him.
"So what's the point?"
Betty raised a different argument.
She was gradually gaining a deeper understanding of her Devil Fruit abilities.
To some extent, her power seemed invincible.
Even an enraged Hulk and battle-crazed Abomination couldn't withstand it.
Who else could?
"No.
"There's no such thing as a perfect Devil Fruit.
"You may appear powerful, but in reality, you're extremely weak.
"When Banner faces mortal danger, Hulk immediately emerges.
"And Abomination himself is incredibly difficult to kill.
"But what about you?
"Your ability is powerful, but your body is fragile.
"One bullet is enough to kill you.
"If Abomination were to consume something like the Tremor-Tremor Fruit…
"And attacked from a distance…
"Do you think you'd still have the chance to control him?
"Or imagine both of you using your powers at the same time.
"At worst, he'll just become depressed for a while.
"But you?
"You'd die instantly from the shockwaves."
Like a true devil, Qin Xiao mercilessly exposed Betty's greatest weakness.
She herself was too weak.
Banner's expression changed drastically after hearing that.
At their core, they were all still flesh and blood.
Devil Fruits could make them stronger—but not invincible.
Because their original bodies weren't invincible.
Hulk and Abomination, however, possessed overwhelmingly powerful physiques.
"Devil's Herald… are you truly planning to give Abomination a Devil Fruit?"
Banner asked again for confirmation.
"Of course."
"Then…"
Banner's gaze hardened.
"You said earlier that I'm also compatible with Devil Fruits.
"In that case, I want to eat one.
"Betty shouldn't take such risks.
"But I can.
"If Abomination may lose control again in the future…
"Then let me be the one to stop him."
Banner had made his decision.
"No, Bruce!
"You can't do this!
"It's enough that I alone ate a Devil Fruit!
"You absolutely cannot sign another contract with the devil!"
Betty immediately objected.
"Betty, sweetheart…
"We're already bound by the devil's contract anyway.
"One more contract changes nothing.
"Trust me.
"Now that I'm gradually learning to control Hulk, I'll only get better at it in the future."
Banner clearly had his own plans.
"Very good.
"But unfortunately, you're not the one I need.
"If you truly want this, then bring out Hulk.
"Your own strength is meaningless against Abomination."
What Qin Xiao wanted was never Banner.
He wanted Hulk.
If he was going to match Devil Fruits, then Hulk had to be the one receiving them.
In fact, Qin Xiao desperately wanted Hulk to choose first before arranging one for Abomination.
After all, Abomination's strength had limits.
He didn't become infinitely stronger through anger like Hulk did.
When it came to maximizing Devil Fruit potential, Hulk was unquestionably superior.
Qin Xiao was actually worried Abomination might steal one of Hulk's ideal fruits first.
In fact, there was already one fruit Qin Xiao thought suited Hulk perfectly—but it had already been matched to someone else.
The Karma Fruit.
Think about it.
The more damage the user took, the larger and stronger they became.
Meanwhile, Hulk grew stronger the angrier he became.
If those two effects were combined—just how terrifying would Hulk become?
A green giant whose body continuously expanded while his power increased exponentially…
What kind of monstrous pressure would that create?
Compared to Sabretooth, Hulk's body was infinitely more durable.
Even magical attacks could potentially be tanked head-on through sheer physical resilience.
Of course—that excluded nonsense like Ancient One's soul-attacking magic.
That stuff was simply cheating.
A Hulk like that…
What kind of existence would he become?
Compared to Hulk, Abomination was essentially just a standard version.
If a perfect Hulk-compatible fruit ended up being taken by Abomination first…
Qin Xiao would feel seriously cheated.
Especially something like the Tremor-Tremor Fruit—a power Whitebeard had demonstrated to godlike perfection.
That was why Qin Xiao wanted Hulk himself to appear—not Banner.
Banner's expression grew solemn.
"If Hulk comes out… who can stop him?"
"Didn't you just say you're gradually gaining control over Hulk?
"If you can't control him here, then things will only get worse later."
Banner's face twitched.
That… actually made sense.
But hearing it still felt unpleasant.
"Bruce, I still don't think you should eat a Devil Fruit.
"Are we really supposed to end up going to hell together someday?"
Betty continued trying to stop him.
"Wouldn't that actually be fine?
"And he's right.
"You alone won't always be able to restrain enemies successfully.
"But if I'm there too, things change.
"Hulk can accomplish things you can't.
"Just like this time.
"So this decision has to be mine.
"Right now, I need your trust."
Banner quickly persuaded Betty.
Meanwhile, Qin Xiao silently waited.
He knew Banner could never tolerate Betty standing in front of danger alone.
If Banner himself couldn't become stronger—then Betty would be forced to face future battles herself.
That was absolutely unacceptable to him.
"Very well.
"Then let's wait for your transformation."
At last, Qin Xiao displayed more of his true power.
The entire Mirror Dimension began shifting wildly.
Abomination was instantly transferred somewhere far away.
Meanwhile, Betty and Hulk were rapidly separated by folding space.
Watching the scenery remain stationary while distances continuously changed around him—Banner once again felt the terror of the Devil's Herald.
This was spatial manipulation.
Under the pressure of that overwhelming power, Banner's heartbeat accelerated violently.
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
His body instantly began swelling.
In the blink of an eye—a massive green giant appeared before Qin Xiao.
Hulk.
"ROOOAR!!"
The moment he emerged, he let out a furious roar.
The instant he spotted Qin Xiao, he charged forward aggressively.
Qin Xiao couldn't even be bothered reacting.
He simply transformed into a swamp.
Hulk stomped directly into it and nearly lost his footing.
Meanwhile, Qin Xiao stared at Hulk's compatible Devil Fruits with an increasingly strange expression.
[Ding! Compatible Devil Fruit target detected.]
Compatible Fruits:
Flower-Flower Fruit
Dark-Dark Fruit
Tremor-Tremor Fruit
More-More Fruit
Ton-Ton Fruit…
At that moment, Qin Xiao truly felt confused.
Most of the fruits were understandable.
The Tremor-Tremor Fruit, More-More Fruit, and Ton-Ton Fruit all made perfect sense.
Even the Dark-Dark Fruit was logical.
The Dark-Dark Fruit transformed the user into darkness itself—granting black-hole-like attraction capable of absorbing, crushing, and nullifying anything touched.
However—the user couldn't become intangible like normal Logia users.
Instead, they physically endured all incoming damage.
Even worse—they experienced double pain.
For Hulk, that meant every injury would produce twice the pain.
And pain translated directly into anger.
The angrier Hulk became, the stronger he grew.
That fruit fit Hulk extremely well.
But—what the hell was the Flower-Flower Fruit doing here?!
The Flower-Flower Fruit allowed body parts to bloom from any surface and perform actions remotely.
Robin had used that fruit brilliantly.
But what did that have to do with Hulk?
Hulk was the embodiment of violence!
How could this fruit possibly suit him?
Yet the system had ranked it first.
For the first time, Qin Xiao realized just how little he truly understood the system.
No matter how much he thought about it—he simply couldn't understand why Hulk's top match was the Flower-Flower Fruit.
Still, now that he knew the results, there was no point delaying.
"Betty.
"It's your turn.
"Suppress Hulk again."
Space shifted once more, delivering the raging Hulk directly before Betty.
Betty immediately used her Hollow-Hollow Fruit.
Hulk once again collapsed into despair.
The enormous green body gradually shrank—returning to Banner.
After recovering, Banner looked curiously at Qin Xiao.
"Devil's Herald…
"What Devil Fruit suits Hulk the most?"
Qin Xiao raised an eyebrow.
"Hulk's compatible fruits include the Flower-Flower Fruit, Dark-Dark Fruit, Tremor-Tremor Fruit, More-More Fruit, Ton-Ton Fruit…"
He briefly explained each fruit's abilities.
After listening carefully, Banner silently analyzed the information.
Three of the fruits overlapped with Abomination's matches.
But the top two were entirely new.
The Dark-Dark Fruit was understandable.
That fruit clearly amplified Hulk's rage.
But the first-ranked Flower-Flower Fruit completely baffled even Banner.
The ability sounded bizarre.
Growing body parts elsewhere like flowers?
Hulk's body appearing on other objects?
That mental image alone was disturbing.
At this point, even Banner himself couldn't accept the visual.
Still, he decided it was best to trust the Devil's Herald's judgment.
"Then…
"which fruit suits me best?"
Qin Xiao's eyebrow twitched repeatedly.
The one best suited for you—was indeed the first-ranked Flower-Flower Fruit.
Banner immediately gave up trying to understand it.
As expected, the first fruit introduced was the best match.
"The Flower-Flower Fruit ranks first?
"Then I'll choose that one."
Banner made his decision directly.
As for why it suited him—he'd figure it out later through experimentation.
Without hesitation, Banner picked up the Flower-Flower Fruit.
Crunch!