Trader In The World Of Pirates!!!

"Stop! Damn brat! Don't run!!!"

Rustle, rustle...

In the quiet forest, two figures darted back and forth like cannonballs.

The one running ahead was a young man with a scar on his head. Chasing close behind him was a terrifying creature with rhino-like horns, a dark blue body, and a mouth full of sharp fangs.

"Damn it! How is this kid so fast!?"

"No! We can't keep chasing him. If we do, it'll be dawn soon!"

The pursuer's footsteps suddenly slowed.

Glancing at the horizon, where the sky was beginning to pale, he cursed to himself. "Damn kid, I'll eat you sooner or later." With that, he turned and started retreating into the dense forest.

However...

The Demon didn't notice what was beneath its feet—a large net made of vines!

Since it had paused to glance at the sky, the net had the perfect chance to strike.

"Gotcha!"

Seeing the Demon standing right where he had planned, Tanjiro swiftly swung his blade, slicing through the rope tied behind a nearby tree.

Whoosh!

The net shot up, closing in tightly from all four corners.

"What!?"

The sudden change caught the demon completely off-guard.

Before it realized what had happened, a massive vine net had ensnared it, hanging from a tree trunk.

Only then did the demon understand—it had walked right into the boy's trap.

"Damn kid! You think you can deal with me like this!?"

The demon, trapped in the vine net, extended its sharp claws, preparing to tear through the restraints.

However...

Suddenly, a sickening scent filled the air, and the demon recoiled in disgust.

"Ugh..."

The demon let out a gagging noise.

At that moment, Tanjiro cautiously approached beneath the net, gripping his long sword as he spoke in a wary voice:

"It's no use. This net is soaked in wisteria flower essence. You won't be able to break free."

In this world, Demons were creatures that defied biological logic. No matter the injury—whether disemboweled, dismembered, or even decapitated—they could regenerate quickly.

There were only three things that could subdue these monsters.

The first was sunlight.

Once exposed to sunlight, demons would turn to ash and vanish, like shadows fading away.

The second was the Nichirin Blade that Tanjiro held.

Forged with special materials, this weapon had the power to completely eliminate demons.

And the third...

The wisteria flowers that grew around Mount Sagiri/Fujikasane.

To demons, wisteria was highly toxic.

Wisteria flower essence, if used properly, could even kill a powerful demon.

Though Tanjiro's preparation of the wisteria was rough, it was enough for this weak demon, one of the lowest-ranked among its kind.

The moment the demon touched the wisteria-soaked vines, its body reacted as if it had been burned, revealing painful scars.

"Ahhh!!! Damn it!!!"

"You brat! Let me down!!! I'll kill you!!!"

The demon howled, its scarlet eyes glaring at Tanjiro with murderous intent, like a predator staring down its prey.

But it was clearly not the smartest of demons.

Even while trapped, it dared to threaten the one who had outwitted it.

As expected, Tanjiro ignored the demon's screams.

After confirming that the demon was securely trapped, he stepped behind the tree and gradually loosened another rope.

Suddenly!

The vine net contracted, bundling the demon tightly before it crashed to the ground.

With the task complete, Tanjiro turned and looked towards a spot not far away, asking:

"Is this okay, Sir Enel?"

From behind the rustling leaves, a figure emerged. It was Enel, who had been hiding in the shadows.

Seeing the demon now bundled up, he quickly used the trading system to verify it. Once the system confirmed that the demon was under Tanjiro's control, Enel nodded with a satisfied smile.

"That's good."

With a wave of his hand, a mystical transaction panel suddenly appeared in Tanjiro's mind.

Feeling a strange sense of clarity, Tanjiro instantly understood how to use the system.

"Dimensional trading... It's amazing," he thought, marveling at the experience.

Unlike traders in the Pirate World who carefully considered every transaction, Tanjiro's panel had only a few items available for trade.

Most were just his basic belongings.

Since his family's death, he had spent the past two years training deep in the mountains. As a result, he had very little to offer.

After inspecting the demon and clicking "submit"...

An invisible force suddenly enveloped the demon.

And then...

The demon's curses and wails vanished in an instant.

When Tanjiro opened his eyes again, a flat Rotom floated in front of him.

Having no knowledge of what a phone was, Tanjiro curiously examined the tablet-like Rotom.

At the top of the screen, his name was displayed clearly, followed by a few lines of text:

[Kamado Tanjiro]

[VIP Level: 0]

[VIP Experience: 100/200]

[Current Points: 100]

"What is this..." 

Tanjiro stared in confusion at the text before looking back at Enel for answers.

"This is your identity information."

Enel smiled warmly, spreading his arms in a welcoming gesture.

"Congratulations, Tanjiro."

"From today onward, you are a dimensional trader."

"Would you like to purchase something immediately?"

"I..." Tanjiro hesitated for a moment, but then quickly nodded and replied, "Yes, I want to buy something!"

"Alright then. Based on your current VIP level, these are the items available for you to purchase."

Enel waved his hand, and suddenly, a vast array of items appeared on Rotom's screen.

However…

Although there were many options, due to Tanjiro's VIP level still being below 1, the choices were limited. Aside from some Pokémon, he could only buy ordinary items that lacked any special energy.

Of course, while they were labeled as "ordinary," they were far from it.

With the 100 points Tanjiro had, he could easily afford a few firearms—spray guns, AKs, Gatling guns, and more.

For a moment, Tanjiro was overwhelmed by the sheer number of choices.

To be honest, even Enel was a little surprised. He hadn't expected the blood of such a weak demon to be worth 100 points.

The demon they had just defeated was barely at level 3 or 4 by Pokémon standards.

With 100 points, without considering talent, one could buy a Pokémon around level 20 from the system!

And if a demon that weak was worth so much…

How many points could Tanjiro earn if he managed to capture a stronger demon, like the Hand Demon?

This realization opened Enel's eyes to the true value of the demons in this world, giving him a new angle for future transactions.

Unexpectedly, he'd stumbled upon a gold mine!

Enel made up his mind—after Tanjiro's trial, he would stick with him, helping him capture demons and trade them to quickly become stronger.

And through Tanjiro, he would introduce the concept of trading to the Demon Slayers, encouraging them to capture demons for profit.

…

…

While Enel was lost in thought, Tanjiro continued to stare at the screen, overwhelmed by the vast number of items.

As a country boy who didn't even know what a train was, it was impossible for him to distinguish which of these items would be useful to him.

Fortunately…

Noticing Tanjiro's confusion, Enel, who had finished his internal musing, smiled and offered a friendly suggestion:

"A word of advice, young Tanjiro..."

"If you're unsure what to buy, you can always ask the dimensional merchant for a recommendation."

"I'll give you some guidance."

"Ah, really!?" Tanjiro's face lit up with excitement.

"That would be great!"

He quickly tore his eyes away from the confusing assortment of items, bowed respectfully, and asked, "Then please, Sir Enel, could you recommend something for me? I'm not sure what any of these items do."

"Hmm..." Enel hummed thoughtfully. He began to understand that the perception of this world might be more primitive than he initially assumed.

Taking that into account, he said, "Tell me the type of item you're looking for, and I'll help you choose the right one."

"This..." Tanjiro hesitated for a moment, deep in thought, before looking up with a hopeful expression. He tentatively asked, "Sir Enel, is there anything that can turn my sister back into a human?"

Not long ago, Tanjiro had shared his story with Enel, explaining his tragic past and providing him with a fair bit of information about the world.

Even though Tanjiro himself only knew fragments of it, it was enough for Enel, who had just entered this new world.

In an attempt to comfort him, Enel had assured Tanjiro that through dimensional trading, they would eventually find a way to turn his sister back into a human.

So now that he had points, Tanjiro couldn't resist asking.

Unfortunately, facing Tanjiro's hopeful gaze, Enel could only shake his head.

"Regrettably, young Tanjiro, with your current membership level, you can't purchase anything that powerful."

Enel wasn't sure if such an item even existed in the system, but he knew one thing:

If Tanjiro could reach VIP Level 6, he would gain access to the powers of entire worlds, capable of fulfilling almost any desire.

Upon hearing Enel's answer, a flicker of disappointment crossed Tanjiro's face, though it quickly vanished. He knew deep down that with only 100 points, he probably couldn't afford such a powerful item even if it did exist.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Tanjiro looked up again.

This time, instead of focusing on his sister, he asked:

"Please, Sir Enel, could you help me choose something I can afford now that will help me earn points quickly?"

"Smart decision!" Enel praised, smiling approvingly as he snapped his fingers.

"Alright, how about this item?"

With a snap, a strange-looking object suddenly appeared on Rotom's screen.

A massive robot appeared on the screen—a cat-shaped head, a dark green body made of square steel, and exposed metal joints everywhere.

If Luffy and Usopp were watching, their eyes would have lit up in excitement as they shouted, "Robot! Robot!"

However…

The person looking at the screen was an "ancient man" like Tanjiro, and though he was shocked, he had no idea what it was.

Thankfully, Enel stepped in to explain:

"This is a basic model of a robot called [Meowth Robot 0.1]."

"Given your current knowledge, you might not fully grasp the concept of a robot, but you can think of it as something similar to a carriage."

"You'll sit inside it and control its limbs, just like you would steer a carriage."

"Moreover..."

"This robot has a special feature: it can shoot a metal net from its chest."

"Once a Demon, even as strong as a Hand Demon, is caught in this net, escape becomes nearly impossible—unless it splits its body and regenerates."

"Because of its simple functionality and lack of offensive power, it's priced at exactly 100 points!"

"With this tool, you can easily capture Demons for trade without having to set up elaborate traps."

"So, what do you think, young Tanjiro?"

Enel smiled warmly and gestured toward Tanjiro as he finished his explanation.

By this point, Tanjiro was completely mesmerized by the metallic contraption on the screen.

No man could resist the allure of a robot.

Even if it was just a crude robot with a Meowth-like head.

Sure enough...

Without a moment's hesitation, Tanjiro eagerly nodded and said, "Sir Enel, I want this Meowth robot!"

"As you wish!" Enel chuckled and waved his hand again.

Suddenly, a massive robot, nearly five meters tall, materialized before Tanjiro.

This robot was actually a defective model originally created by Team Rocket in the Pokémon world.

It required manual power to generate electricity, and its metal net was useless against Pikachu's electric moves, which led to its early abandonment.

However...

Leo discovered it within the system, found it in its dilapidated state, and spent a few points to extract and restore it—bringing the total cost to less than 10 points.

He then tossed it back into the trading system to fill the lower-tier product catalog.

Leo had done this many times before.

Not only did he replicate this first-generation robot, but he also repaired and added later versions of Team Rocket's robots, which were fireproof, waterproof, electric-proof, and explosion-resistant, to the system.

While Team Rocket may have been struggling in the Pokémon world, the robots they built would be considered top-tier products in other worlds!

After all, these machines had been battle-tested, enduring attacks from up to 50 or 60 Pokémon!

It was only a matter of time before someone who recognized their value would want to purchase these robots.

And as it turned out…

This simple robot perfectly suited Tanjiro's needs at the moment.

Although this first-generation model wasn't as advanced as later versions, its sturdy metal body was strong enough to withstand attacks from anything below level 20.

With its precise targeting system, once Tanjiro got the hang of it, he would be able to capture Demons with ease!

Watching Tanjiro nervously climb into the cockpit and begin trying to control the robot, Enel couldn't help but smile.

100 points might not seem like much…

But it gave him hope of completing his internship!

"Now, all I need to do is use the strength I've regained to help Tanjiro, and within these 7 days, I'll be able to train him into an extraordinary warrior!"