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The difference between a steel fist and a heated steel fist is like night and day.
With a regular steel fist, Fisk could punch through a wall. At most, he might dent a steel plate. But a red-hot steel fist? Punching through a steel plate would be a breeze!
That's downright terrifying.
It's important to note that Tony Stark had yet to become Iron Man, and the era of Marvel's superheroes had not yet begun. Apart from mutants, extraordinary powers were virtually unheard of. And mutants? They generally didn't move in the same circles as ordinary people, so the chance of encountering one was slim.
In such a world, having the ability to punch through steel plates would be mind-blowing!
Rosh could clearly see that Kingpin's breathing had quickened slightly. Even someone as composed as him was getting excited.
"A fist that heats up to such a degree? This is simply astonishing!" Fisk couldn't help but exclaim, his voice tinged with excitement.
"And that's not all, Mr. Fisk," Rosh continued with a smile. "The ultimate level of the Steel-Steel Fruit allows you to not only transform your body into steel but also to turn other objects you touch into steel!"
If he could reach this level, Fisk would essentially become a second Colossus.
"It can even do that!?" Kingpin's eyes widened in shock, his worldview wholly shattered.
Altering one's own body was extraordinary enough, something he had never even imagined. But changing other objects into steel? That was practically magic!
Fisk was genuinely stunned.
"In summary, the Steel-Steel Fruit is indeed an exceptional Paramecia-type fruit. Are you satisfied, Mr. Fisk?" Rosh asked confidently, seeing Fisk's reaction.
"Satisfied! Extremely satisfied!" Fisk nodded eagerly, making a swift decision. "Shopkeeper, I've made up my mind. I'll take the Steel-Steel Fruit."
"Mr. Fisk, are you sure you don't want to look at any other fruits?" Rosh asked with a smile.
"Of course, I want to see more!" Kingpin replied as if it was the most obvious thing in the world. Given the opportunity, why would he settle for just one?
Rosh couldn't help but smile. Fisk was proving to be an excellent customer!
"However, I want to eat the Steel Fruit first! Apologies, Shopkeeper, but I'm already eager to experience it," Fisk added.
"Of course, there's no problem with that. Additionally, Mr. Fisk, the store, offers a sampling service. Would you like to try it first?" Rosh offered.
"There's no need for that. I trust you, Shopkeeper!" Fisk waved the suggestion away.
"Then, Mr. Fisk, the Steel-Steel Fruit is priced at three million dollars. However, since the store's promotional period hasn't ended, you only need to pay 2.1 million," Rosh informed him.
Before Fisk could respond, Wesley swiftly pulled out a bank card and handed it to Fisk, who then respectfully offered it to Rosh.
Although Rosh appeared very young, like a university student, anyone who could sell such miraculous items was no ordinary person. Kingpin held Rosh in deep reverence.
After the swift transaction, Rosh brought out the Steel Fruit and handed it to Fisk, reminding him of the "one bite" rule of Devil Fruits.
Fisk gazed at the unusually beautiful fruit in his hand with immense anticipation and took a bite. His face twisted in disgust as he swallowed the bite.
Even someone like Kingpin couldn't hide his reaction to the horrendous taste of the Devil Fruit. But soon, Fisk had no time to dwell on the taste as he felt a profound change within his body.
"Wesley, this feeling...so this is what it's like to eat a Devil Fruit?" Fisk asked, his eyes wide with excitement.
Then, following his instincts, he extended his fist and focused the power on it.
In an instant, Fisk's fist transformed into solid steel!
"It worked! My fist really turned to steel! I can't believe it. This is incredible!" Fisk was so thrilled he nearly jumped for joy.
"My apologies, Shopkeeper, I got a bit carried away. It's just hard to stay calm after witnessing something so incredible," Fisk quickly apologized, realizing his excitement had made him lose his composure.
Rosh understood completely and didn't mind at all. In fact, Fisk's self-control was quite impressive, given the circumstances.
"Mr. Fisk..."
"Please, call me Fisk. No need to be so formal," Fisk interrupted.
"Alright then, Fisk. Congratulations on gaining the power of steel and joining the ranks of Devil Fruit users," Rosh congratulated him.
"Thank you, Shopkeeper! I owe it all to you for giving me this opportunity," Fisk responded sincerely.
"You're too kind. Fate brought you to my shop," Rosh said, waving off the compliment with a smile.
"You're right. It feels like fate brought me here," Fisk nodded, then added, "Shopkeeper, I'd like to purchase a few more Devil Fruits."
"Fisk, a person can only eat one Devil Fruit. If they attempt to consume a second, they'll die. Are you sure you want to buy more?" Rosh asked, watching Fisk closely.
This information surprised Fisk, but it didn't change his mind. He hadn't planned on consuming another fruit himself. He understood the importance of focusing on one power and developing it fully before moving on.
Fisk wanted to purchase more fruits for others.
"Yes, Shopkeeper. I still want to buy more," Fisk confirmed with a firm nod.
"That's perfectly fine, but I should inform you that Devil Fruits are limited to three per person. So choose wisely," Rosh advised.
This limitation wasn't just for show; it applied regardless of who purchased on Fisk's behalf. The total would still be limited to three fruits.
Fisk couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment. But on reflection, he understood the reasoning. If there were no limits, he could buy out the entire shop and build an army of Devil Fruit users. With such power, he could easily dominate New York!
But the world just didn't work that way.
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