Trader In The World Of Pirates!!!

Boom! 

The purple flames struck Kaido and consumed him in an instant. 

"Ah?!" 

The remaining standing girls gasped in shock. 

(Note: Kaido only targeted the girls that's attacking Natsu.)

Although they adored their "Fire Dragon Lord," they weren't cruel enough to watch a young boy be incinerated alive. 

However, in the very next moment... 

The looks of horror on their faces transformed into expressions of disbelief. 

The blazing fire cast a vivid red glow on everyone present. 

The flames distorted the sky itself, their intense heat suffocating the atmosphere. 

But amidst the inferno... 

A dark figure stood unharmed. 

Kaido. 

He was smiling. 

An unsettling, inexplicable smile, as if he were a demon rising from the depths of hell's flames. 

Suddenly— 

Whoosh! 

A strong wind surged. 

Kaido swung his arms, generating waves of pressure that scattered the purple flames into nothingness. 

The sky returned to its natural state. 

Only the lingering heat bore witness to the fiery chaos that had just unfolded. 

"Is that all you've got?" Kaido asked coldly, flexing his wrist as he stepped toward the wretched man. 

"How... How is this possible!?" 

The man stumbled backward, his panic evident. 

Yet beneath his fear, a deeper terror consumed him. 

Because he knew... 

The magic he had unleashed wasn't just any ordinary fire magic. 

It was a dark, forbidden flame that he had cultivated after betraying his former Guild—it's a magic of unparalleled destruction. 

Once, he had been called "Bora of the Red Sky," a prodigy among flame mages. 

This dark fire had elevated his power to terrifying heights. 

And yet, it hadn't left even a scratch on the man standing before him. 

At that moment, Bora made up his mind. 

This wasn't worth it. 

His plan was simple: abduct a few naïve girls from this remote town and disappear. 

There was no need to risk his life in a fight against a formidable opponent, especially in such a public place. 

The man before him wasn't just strong—he was likely from a powerful guild. 

If Bora's identity were exposed, it wouldn't just ruin his plan; it could trigger an investigation by the authorities. 

His gaze shifted to the girls behind him. 

Perhaps he could use them—his magic still controlled them—to create a diversion and escape. 

But before he could act... 

A hand appeared on his shoulder. 

A heavy, unyielding hand. 

It was as if it had materialized out of thin air. 

"Where do you think you're going?" 

Kaido's voice sent chills down Bora's spine. 

At some point, Kaido had moved in front of him. His grip was firm, unrelenting, making escape impossible. 

Leaning close, Kaido whispered softly into Bora's ear: 

"No need to leave so soon." 

"After all, you attacked me, but I wasn't hurt, was I?" 

"So, I'm not angry... not at all." 

Kaido smiled faintly, brushing off his scorched vest to reveal a dark red mark on his chest. 

The moment Bora's eyes fell on the symbol, his expression froze. 

As a veteran magician, even one exiled and branded as a criminal, Bora recognized that mark instantly. 

It was unmistakable. 

The insignia of the Fairy Tail Guild. 

One of the most powerful guilds in the Kingdom of Fiore. 

No wonder. 

No wonder this man wasn't afraid. 

Bora's heart sank as the weight of his mistake hit him like a hammer. He'd picked the wrong target!

His legs began to tremble involuntarily. 

The tales of Fairy Tail's unmatched strength and heroic exploits flooded his mind. 

He had no chance. 

He was doomed. 

But Kaido seemed entirely indifferent to Bora's emotions. He raised his head and spoke calmly: 

"Don't be so tense." 

"I just..." 

"I just want to make a deal with you." 

"A d-deal?!" 

Hearing Kaido's words, Bora froze. 

As he looked at the slightly youthful face—clearly belonging to someone no older than seventeen or eighteen—he felt as though he were staring into the grin of a devil. 

Gulp. 

He swallowed hard, his throat suddenly dry. 

Cautiously, he asked, "What... what kind of deal are you talking about?" 

"It's very simple," Kaido replied with a faint smile. 

"As long as you're willing to let me copy all the memories of magic in your mind, I can give you a large sum of money." 

"M-Memories? Copy them?! How is that even possible!?" 

Bora was momentarily stunned, his face contorted with suspicion. 

But Kaido remained unbothered, chuckling softly. 

"Nothing is impossible." 

With that, he snapped his fingers. 

In an instant, a glowing interface appeared within Bora's mind, vivid and strange. 

However, Kaido had deliberately limited its functions. The information about dimensional transactions, which would typically be transmitted alongside the interface, was blocked. Instead, Bora was simply made aware of how to operate the mysterious system. 

Kaido grinned and explained: 

"This is my magic~" 

"I am a magician who wields the golden dragon-slaying magic—master of the Money Dragon's power!" 

"With my magic, anyone can make transactions with me..." 

"Once the items being traded are recognized by the Law of Gold, I can provide gold or equivalent currency in return." 

"Even magical memories can be traded!" 

"This transaction won't take anything away from you, and in return, you'll gain unimaginable wealth..." 

"Why hesitate?" 

Kaido leaned in close, his voice low and persuasive, like a devil whispering temptations into Bora's ear. 

This was the identity Kaido had crafted for himself in this magical world. 

In a land brimming with powerful magics and an intricate power hierarchy, boldly introducing himself as a dimensional merchant might lead to his abilities being underestimated. The legends of dimensional trading and the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce would lose their mystique if handled poorly. 

Thus, Kaido chose an alternative approach. 

He abandoned the "dimensional merchant" identity in favor of reinventing himself as a Dragon Slayer Mage. 

His Devil Fruit powers ensured no one would doubt his claim of being a dragon slayer. 

And with dragon-slaying magic being both ancient and rare, his fabricated abilities would still carry weight. 

The concept of Golden Dragon-slaying Magic was one he had just invented. 

The Golden Dragon—the Dragon of Money—boasted magic rooted in transactions. 

From an outsider's perspective, this magic allowed Kaido to grow stronger through trading with others, occasionally granting the trader extraordinary powers from distant realms. 

This wasn't like the traditional dimensional trading model, where points were exchanged for goods. 

Instead, Kaido, as the Dragon Slayer of Gold, retained full control over what kinds of powers or benefits traders would receive. 

And why not? 

In a world that already acknowledged the existence of distant realms within the celestial star fields, the sudden introduction of a realm filled with creatures like Pokémon wouldn't seem too far-fetched. 

Kaido was certain his approach would work flawlessly. 

A whirlwind of thoughts raced through Kaido's mind.

Ever since gaining superpowers, the processing capacity of his brain had increased exponentially. 

Tasks that once required minutes of contemplation could now be resolved in mere seconds. 

Of course, superpowers only enhanced his speed of thought—they didn't make him any smarter. 

If they had, surely he wouldn't have spent half a year without securing a single successful trade. 

From the standpoint of a dimensional merchant, Kaido's performance thus far was undeniably lackluster. 

Yet, luck had always been on his side. 

In this world, magic was both the most priceless and the most abundant commodity. 

Priceless, because of its potential power. 

Abundant, because it existed in words and knowledge, not finite material forms. 

Anyone could trade their memories for money, strength, or various abilities... 

The appeal of such an exchange was so obvious that Kaido knew many would eagerly take the bait. 

And sure enough— 

Under Kaido's carefully crafted persuasion, Bora succumbed to temptation. 

A sudden gleam lit Bora's eyes as he confirmed the strange interface in his mind posed no threat to him. 

Hesitating only briefly, Bora selected his knowledge of magic and pressed the button to confirm the transaction. 

At that moment... 

A surge of world origin energy erupted, splitting into three distinct streams. 

One portion remained with Bora, another merged with Kaido, and the largest—nearly 1.5 times the combined amount—flowed into the system... 

Straight to Leo, in the distant pirate world. 

--- 

Meanwhile, in the pirate world... 

Leo's interest piqued when he noticed Kaido's application for listing a product on the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce's system. 

"Huh? So Kaido finally started trading?" 

Leo was intrigued—after all, he'd always been fascinated by the dazzling spectacle of magic in combat. 

With a mere thought, Leo exchanged for the memories Kaido had just uploaded. 

The data entered his mind directly, unfiltered and unclassified. 

In an instant... 

Countless magical techniques and spells flooded Leo's consciousness. 

Suddenly, he opened his eyes wide. 

Raising his hand, he called out: 

"Red Flame Whip!" 

A fiery magic circle materialized in his palm. 

A moment later, a massive whip of flames extended from his hand, crackling with intensity. 

The blazing whip lashed out like a fiery ridge descending from the heavens, striking the ocean before him. 

BOOM! SSSSHHH! 

The whip struck the water with a thunderous roar, creating colossal waves over 100 meters high. 

But before the waves could crash back down, the scorching heat from the whip vaporized the seawater, leaving nothing behind but steam. 

"Hmm... not bad," Leo muttered, nodding in satisfaction at the display of power. 

Compared to the precision attacks he was accustomed to, this red flame magic was far better suited for sweeping away groups of enemies. 

On the battlefield, it would be an effective tool for handling large numbers of weaker opponents. 

The only downside, however... 

Despite absorbing Bora's memories, Leo found he had only mastered seven or eight spells. 

Most of them were basic magics like hypnosis and charm, which he found underwhelming. 

These spells were only useful against opponents with significantly weaker mental strength, making them effective for manipulating ordinary people—but nearly useless in real combat. 

Even their application in specific scenarios was limited, making them more of a novelty than a reliable tool. 

The true gems of Bora's knowledge were a handful of spells belonging to the "Red Flame" system. 

After some thought, Leo approved Kaido's listing application. 

He then categorized the spells, set appropriate prices, and added them to the shop one by one—including even the less valuable spells like hypnosis and charm. 

"Why not? Better to enrich the catalog first," Leo mused. 

As trading opportunities between worlds grew, so did Leo's leverage. 

However, more and more challenges were emerging. 

In lower-tier worlds like Demon Slayer, such issues weren't particularly problematic. 

But in higher-tier worlds like Bleach or Fairy Tail, Leo quickly realized that aside from Pokémon abilities and Devil Fruits, he had almost nothing practical to offer. 

Skills like Dual Haki or the Six Powers (Rokushiki) might seem impressive, but in other advanced worlds, equivalent or superior alternatives were commonplace. 

In fact, many of these abilities shared overlapping principles. 

This overlap posed a significant issue—it reduced the novelty and allure of the mall system, slowing progress in dimensional trading. 

Kaido, unlike others before him, struggled to showcase the unique magic of dimensional trading due to these limitations. 

The arrival of the Fairy Tail world, however, presented a golden opportunity. 

This world boasted an extraordinarily rich magic system, one so versatile it bordered on omnipotence. 

If Leo could incorporate this magic into the trading system, he believed that... 

Even in the face of another A-tier world—or even an S-tier one—he'd have products enticing enough to drive trades!

"Everything depends on you, Kaido!" 

Leo's gaze burned with anticipation as he reviewed Kaido's trading plan accompanying the listing application. Without hesitation, he gave his approval. 

--- 

At the same time, back in the Fairy Tail world, Kaido received Leo's confirmation. 

A flicker of excitement lit up his eyes. 

Knowing that his plan was approved by Leo only fueled his enthusiasm further. 

Of course, all of this—the application, the plan, the review—occurred within the system itself, leaving Kaido free to act in reality. 

And in reality... 

After Bora traded his memories, his gaze immediately shifted to Kaido. 

Kaido, wasting no time, waved his hand dramatically. 

In an instant, towering piles of gold materialized in front of Bora. 

Smiling generously, Kaido said: 

"Happy doing business with you!" 

"This gold is all yours." 

The magic knowledge Bora had provided earned Kaido 1,500 points in the system. 

Kaido then used those points to conjure a small mountain of gold bars for Bora, seemingly out of thin air. 

If taken to Fiore's black market, this gold could be exchanged for an array of powerful magical artifacts. 

However, what Bora could ultimately acquire depended on his own resourcefulness—and his ability to safely transport the gold. 

As the transaction concluded, Kaido turned on his heel, a faint smile lingering on his face. 

At that moment, Natsu and Happy, who had been observing the entire exchange, stood frozen in disbelief. 

When Kaido returned to the pair, their stunned expressions were still fixed on the scene. 

Kaido chuckled, shrugging lightly: 

"Hey, Natsu, Happy, how long are you two planning to stand there gawking?" 

"As you can see, my memories might not have fully returned yet, but when it comes to magic, it seems I've recovered... somewhat." 

"No..." 

Natsu finally spoke, though his gaze remained glued to the towering mound of gold. 

Even with his simple understanding of things, he fully grasped the implications of what he'd just witnessed. 

But what truly shocked him wasn't the gold itself. 

What truly astonished Natsu wasn't the gold... 

It was the Dragon Slayer Magic that Kaido wielded. 

Golden Dragon Slayer Magic... 

Such magic actually exists in this world!? 

As the thought crossed his mind, Natsu suddenly grew excited. He turned to Kaido, practically bursting with enthusiasm: 

"Is this your magic!?" 

"That's amazing!" 

"How did you do that!?" 

Natsu's excitement was childlike, akin to a kid discovering a new toy, and he bombarded Kaido with questions. 

Kaido, however, maintained his calm demeanor. He offered a slight smile but refrained from answering directly. 

Instead, he pointed toward Bora, who was now completely enraptured by the pile of gold before him. 

"I'll explain the magic to you later," Kaido said, his tone light but deliberate. 

"But first, Natsu..." 

"That guy over there was planning to use the name of Fairy Tail for his dirty schemes." 

"Shouldn't you do something about that...?" 

"After all, I just completed a transaction with him. It wouldn't be very appropriate for me to take action." 

"Huh?" 

Hearing this, Natsu's excitement immediately settled, replaced by a focused determination. 

A flicker of flame ignited in his eyes as he slowly turned his gaze toward Bora. 

Understanding Kaido's implication, Natsu's lips curled into a grin. 

"You're right!" he declared. 

"Then let me..." 

"Take care of this guy who dared to tarnish the guild's name!" 

Kaido chuckled, adding with a teasing smile: 

"Just don't cause too much of a scene." 

"The guild's already received six complaints this month." 

Natsu waved him off nonchalantly, his grin widening. 

"Guess there'll be a seventh one soon!"