One Piece: The system is only activated after leaving the Navy.

Chapter 177 Sugar

Luo Tian gazed into baby-5's eyes and softly comforted her.

"It's okay, the past is history. What lies before us is a brand new beginning. Join me, and here you can have a completely new life trajectory."

However, baby-5's eyes remained glazed over, as if lost in a thick fog, unable to break free from her confusion.

Looking at her like this, Luo Tian pondered to himself.

It seems that it won't be easy to change her deeply ingrained ideas.

Then, he took a deep breath and solemnly said to baby5.

"I really need you! Without you, many things would be difficult to proceed smoothly."

When Baby-5 heard again that she was needed by others, the power of that need, hidden deep within her, surged up instantly.

Although she was still somewhat hesitant, she ultimately could not break the habit that had always bound her—she would agree without hesitation whenever someone needed her.

And so, baby5 nodded slightly, indicating her agreement to join Luo Tian's side.

After receiving a positive reply, Luo Tian breathed a slight sigh of relief and then began to make arrangements in an orderly manner.

“Baby-5, you and Violet wait outside for a while. I'll join you after I've taken care of things here.”

baby-5 nodded obediently, turned around, and left the dark and damp cell with light steps.

Luo Tian's eyes narrowed slightly, and then he shouted loudly towards Tesoro in the distance.

"Tezzolo! Come here!"

Tesoro rushed over upon hearing the noise, asking with a suspicious look on his face.

"what happened?"

Luo Tian said with a serious expression.

"Immediately send men to search carefully and see if any Devil Fruit is mixed in with the fruit on this ship. Remember, no place where fruit is placed should be overlooked; every single one must be checked!"

Upon hearing this, Tesoro looked puzzled.

“I know exactly what’s on this ship. All the fruits were carefully selected before being loaded onto the ship. How could Devil Fruits have gotten mixed in for no reason?”

However, despite her doubts, she obeyed Luo Tian's order and quickly responded.

"Okay, I'll take care of it right away."

After saying that, Tesoro turned and left in a hurry, and soon after, he summoned Mr. Tanaka to his side.

He lowered his voice and explained the task to Mr. Tanaka, giving him specific instructions.

"We must proceed with caution and avoid making too much of a commotion."

Mr. Tanaka nodded solemnly, indicating that he understood.

He then led his men in a secret and meticulous search operation.

The dim, damp cell was filled with a putrid smell, and the surrounding walls emanated a cold chill.

At this moment, Sugar was all alone in the huge prison cell.

Luo Tian knew that Sugar's special abilities were of great value and practicality, and that if he could make good use of them, they would definitely be of great help to his plans.

However, his previous attempt to control Koala's abilities ended in failure, forcing him to reassess the situation and decide to try persuading Sugar again.

Luo Tian walked steadily towards Sugar.

He held a bunch of fresh grapes that Mr. Tanaka had just given him tightly in his hand; the crystal-clear fruit was as tempting as amethyst.

Once he had stopped, he gently presented the grapes to Sugar.

Although Sugar looks like a young child, she is actually twenty years old.

Looking at Luo Tian's outstretched hand and the bunch of tempting grapes, her heart was filled with contradictions and hesitation.

Her imprisonment made her wary of the kindness of others, and she dared not easily accept even such delicious food.

However, desire ultimately triumphed over fear.

Sugar's big, bright eyes were fixed on the bunch of grapes, and she swallowed involuntarily.

Luo Tian keenly noticed the subtle change in her expression, smiled slightly, then picked a grape from the bunch and put it in his mouth to chew.

He murmured as he savored the sweet taste of the grapes.

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you. If I wanted to take your life, why would I use such a clumsy method?"

Hearing these words, Sugar's tense nerves relaxed a little.

She carefully reached out and took the grapes Luo Tian offered, taking a small bite.

The sweet juice instantly filled her mouth, and the wonderful taste almost intoxicated her.

She hasn't tasted her favorite fruit in a long time since she was imprisoned here.

At that moment, a long-lost sense of satisfaction welled up in her heart, and she couldn't help but reveal a happy smile.

Luo Tian looked at Sugar earnestly, trying once again to persuade her to change her mind.

“Sugar, Doflamingo is really no longer alive. Now you have a better option in front of you—join us! Believe me, as long as you follow me, life will be much better than staying by Doflamingo’s side.”

Luo Tian paused for a moment, then continued.

"Furthermore, I can also help you solve the problem of your body shrinking due to the Hobby-Hobby Fruit. You know, Doflamingo has never really cared about your condition; he just wants to take advantage of your amazing fruit."

At this point, Luo Tian stared intently into Sugar's eyes, hoping to touch her heartstrings with his sincerity and make her understand that he was the one who genuinely wanted to help her and give her a brand new future.

Sugar sat there quietly, holding a bunch of glistening grapes, chewing them one by one.

The sweet and sour taste spread across her tongue, but at that moment her mind was not on the delicious fruit at all.

Just now, Luo Tian said something to her, and those words were like a clear spring, slowly flowing into her heart, causing her originally firm heart to begin to waver slightly.

It's important to know that the once invincible Doflamingo is now dead, and the vast power he built has crumbled along with him.

Sugar has always been safe and sound thanks to Doflamingo's protection.

But now, having lost this powerful protective shield, she suddenly felt incredibly lost and helpless.

Despite knowing that she possesses a special and powerful Devil Fruit ability that allows her to turn people into toys and manipulate their actions.

However, at the same time, she was also clearly aware of her obvious shortcomings—besides relying on her Devil Fruit abilities, her own strength was simply not enough to stand firm in this new world full of crises and challenges.

Thinking of this, Sugar stopped eating and fell into deep thought.

After a brief moment of thought, she finally made a decision: to agree with what Luo Tian said.

Perhaps following him is the best choice I can make right now...