One Piece: Talent Copy System!

Chapter 165: Rayleigh's Talents

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Rayleigh effortlessly removed the shackles from his neck, twisted the bars of the cage with his bare hands, and stepped out.

Looking at the young man before him, Rayleigh grinned. "I know you. Devil Noir."

Noir chuckled. "Looks like I've made a name for myself."

Rayleigh brushed off some dust. "Indeed. Kidnapping Celestial Dragons for ransom... only you could come up with something like that."

Noir smiled faintly and opened Rayleigh's talent panel:

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Name: Silvers Rayleigh

"Dark King": Gold Quality - The growth rate of all three Haki types changes depending on the user's age. At age 17, all Haki types are guaranteed to awaken and can be controlled freely. For each year older, Haki quality and quantity increase by 30%. This effect disappears after age 40, but after age 70, it declines at double the rate, dropping to the minimum standard.

"Right Hand of the Pirate King": Gold Quality - As the trusted right-hand man of Gol D. Roger, he receives the protection of fate. Wherever he goes, circumstances align in his favor; his luck is unparalleled. While Roger lived, he enjoyed a life of peace and prosperity. After Roger's death, he is destined to meet the next chosen one.

"Master Mentor": Purple Quality - Rayleigh possesses exceptional judgment and teaching skills. Any apprentice he takes under his wing receives a boost in aptitude and the protection of fate. The time it takes for his apprentices to learn new skills is significantly reduced. He forms strong bonds with his apprentices, and they will never betray him.

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It was common for powerful figures in the One Piece world to possess at least one gold talent. It was no surprise that Rayleigh had two.

Two talents, in particular, caught Noir's attention.

"Right Hand of the Pirate King" seemed to grant a kind of universal blessing of fortune, as if Rayleigh was destined to protect the chosen one.

The Haki boost from "Dark King" was beyond Noir's expectations. With this talent, one could passively grow stronger simply by aging.

However, the decline after age seventy was a problem. Noir was planning on achieving immortality...

His original plan had been to combine Shanks' Haoshoku Infusion talent with Rayleigh's "Dark King" to synthesize a mutated dark gold talent.

But this age restriction made him hesitate..

If Rayleigh wasn't suitable, other Haoshoku users he could consider were...

Lost in thought, Noir didn't notice Rayleigh staring at him, a flicker of recognition in his eyes.

Rayleigh rubbed his wrist and smiled. "Noir, your age and potential remind me of someone I used to know..."

Noir, still preoccupied, replied absentmindedly, "Someone Rayleigh knew must have been quite remarkable."

Rayleigh's gaze turned distant, a nostalgic expression on his face. "Indeed. He was very strong."

"I wonder if you've heard of him. His name was Douglas Bullet."

The name snapped Noir out of his reverie. Douglas Bullet?