"It's a very rare ability, and it's really useful, but there are some issues."
"Sonoko, does the person you're making an appointment with need to verify their identity? Or is there no need to confirm it at all?"
This question was key, causing Sonoko to pause just as she was about to answer. After a brief hesitation, she couldn't give a definite response.
"I'm not sure."
"But I think, since it's an appointment, there should at least be a clear direction, and confirming the other party's identity should be a necessary condition."
"And since it's an 'appointment', the ability should be post-activated. It should require a specific time, place, and person."
Although Sonoko wasn't certain about the full extent of her Contract Card's ability, she followed Kaguya's logic and listed the three elements—time, place, and person.
From common sense, these three elements are the basic conditions of an appointment.
After all, if time, place, and identity are uncertain, how can it be called an appointment?
"The basic conditions of an appointment need to be clear, and it must be made in advance. That aligns perfectly with the rules of how appointments work. These should be the activation conditions for the ability."
Kaguya nodded slightly. These limitations seemed very reasonable.
"Even though there are many restrictions, a lot of the conditions can be prepared in advance. As long as you plan ahead, you can basically meet anyone you want."
"Not necessarily."
Just as Kaguya finished, Ren voiced a different opinion.
"Sonoko's ability is powerful, but like yours, it has a certain upper limit. If the target surpasses that limit, her ability won't work on them."
"So, once a person's strength exceeds a certain threshold, Sonoko's ability can no longer interfere with them."
After Ren confirmed this point, Kaguya had no objections. She nodded slightly, then added:
"The three elements of an appointment and the limitation based on the target's strength... well, the last condition Ren mentioned doesn't apply to us."
"At the very least, there's no one out there with abilities above ours."
Ren nodded in agreement.
"In that case, the ability Sonoko obtained really is extremely rare."
After evaluating Sonoko's Contract Card, a faint trace of resentment flickered in Kaguya's eyes.
By now, she had also figured out the reason for that kiss.
God knows, there's also a diary helping her in the background.
"Hayasaka, what about you?"
Kaguya believed that Hayasaka must have also obtained a diary.
Standing behind Kaguya, Hayasaka stepped forward calmly.
"Miss Kaguya, I received a special physical skill called Six Styles."
"They are Shave, Moon Step, Tempest Kick, Finger Gun, Paper Art, and Iron Body."
"The name 'Six Styles' refers to these six distinct techniques."
"Shave boosts instantaneous burst speed. Moon Step allows you to move freely in the air. Tempest Kick lets you launch vacuum blades with a kick. Finger Gun concentrates your entire body's strength into your fingers for a deadly strike. Paper Art relaxes all body muscles, allowing you to freely manipulate your body to dodge attacks. Iron Body instantly hardens your muscles, allowing you to resist bullets and blades."
It was a thorough explanation. Everyone present quickly understood what the Six Styles were.
Ren activated his spiritual vision and scanned Hayasaka's body. He immediately understood the problem and raised the most critical question:
"But you can't actually use them yet, right?"
Hayasaka, usually expressionless, revealed a hint of helplessness and nodded slightly.
"Yes. I've obtained the knowledge and usage principles of the Six Styles, but my physical fitness hasn't been enhanced."
"Even though I have the theoretical foundation, the Six Styles are techniques that go beyond the limits of normal humans. Without superhuman physical conditioning, I can't execute them properly."
The Six Styles were indeed extremely powerful techniques.
If Hayasaka could fully master them, she wouldn't just be someone who ate the Door-Door Fruit—she'd be a true superhuman.
The idea was promising, but she had the skills without the physical capacity to use them.
Until her physical condition improved, the techniques remained unusable.
Forcing it would definitely result in serious bodily damage.
"The power system you and Kaguya use requires much stronger physical foundations."
"Take Kaguya's Ice-Ice Fruit for example. In that story, the original user and another natural fruit user fought continuously for three days and nights before a victor emerged."
"If you and Kaguya can boost your physical strength, the Six Styles would be the perfect foundation to bring out even more of your Devil Fruit powers."
Ren's explanation stunned the two girls. Then, as if recalling something, they both said the same thing in unison:
"Sea King Meat!"
Kaguya and Hayasaka both remembered the huge slab of meat Kaguya had initially acquired. During her punishment for betrayal, Hayasaka had butchered and packed the enormous chunk of meat, large enough to fill an entire room.
Since then, Kaguya had completely forgotten about it, and Hayasaka only remembered storing it in the freezer—never once thinking of taking it out to eat.
"You also got Sea King Meat, huh?"
Ren was slightly surprised. But what puzzled him more was.
"You still haven't eaten it, have you?"
"…"
The master and servant who had just spoken in perfect sync fell into silence.
This silence spoke volumes, and Ren moved on without pushing the awkward moment further.
"The Sea Kings are gigantic marine beasts from that world. Eating their meat likely boosts physical strength. In that story, many people regularly eat that kind of food, and that's why their physical capabilities are so exceptional."
"Most of the characters in that world grew up eating that kind of meat. If you eat it regularly, it should have a strengthening effect."
In truth, Ren didn't know that both Kaguya and Hayasaka already understood the Sea King Meat's value. They had simply forgotten it existed.
"Sonoko and Hayasaka have already explained their abilities. That leaves Maria and Saginomiya. You two received something as well, didn't you?"
Isumi, dressed in a deep purple kimono, slowly stood up and spoke gently.
"Amamiya-sama, I'll go first."
"Yes, please."
Ren made a gesture of invitation and waited for her explanation.
(To be continued.)
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