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Florian Triangle - Explorer
"We're back."
Nojiko hadn't arrived yet, but her clear voice had already echoed on the deck of the Explorer.
"Welcome back. Where's Nami? Why isn't she here?"
After finishing their wandering, Ikki, who had just returned to the Explorer with Robin and Vivi, turned around and looked at Kalifa and Nojiko with some confusion.
"Nami got lost while searching for treasure. Thank you for giving me new swordsmanship experience. Also, this is the famous sword you wanted."
Kalifa raised the corner of her mouth, walked to Ikki, and handed the black knife Shusui into his hand with reverence.
"As expected of Nami - she's still the same. In this case, let's wait for her here first. Just in time, Robin and Kalifa, you two come with me to the Sword Training Room to complete your advancement in sword practice."
Ikki took Shusui, nodded and said.
Because Kalifa defeated Zoro, Ikki once again obtained two challenge permission cards for the "Swordsman Zoro's Challenge Permission."
Among his partners, Robin's swordsmanship level was still at the Iron-Cutting level. And Kalifa was just getting started.
At this moment, Ikki had four challenge permissions in his hand that could allow the two of them to reach the Sky-Cutting Realm in swordsmanship. Naturally, he wanted to help the two women improve their strength as soon as possible.
Thinking of the two pieces of 'Swordsman Zoro's Challenge Permission' on hand, Ikki couldn't help but turn his head and look at Perona, who was standing on the Explorer at a loss.
"No... don't hurt me."
Noticing the gaze from Ikki, Perona immediately squatted down with her head in her hands.
It seemed to be due to the overwhelming pressure from Kuma. Now she no longer felt confident in her Devil Fruit abilities.
Facing Ikki, who could compete with Kuma, she had no idea of resistance.
"You're really timid. How should I deal with this woman?"
Kalifa glanced at Perona and asked Ikki.
The collection of black sword Shusui had been completed, and in Kalifa's view, Perona had no effect.
"Well..." Ikki looked at Shusui, the black knife in his hand. "Let me think about it."
With that said, Ikki contacted the system in his heart and chose to upload Black Blade Shusui.
[Ding! Host uploaded one of the twenty-one Great Grade swords, 'Shusui.' Congratulations to Host for winning three lottery opportunities.]
'Use three lottery opportunities and draw!'
[The lottery begins... Congratulations to the Host for winning Zanpakutō 'Tenken,' 'SS-Level Nutritional Potion' X2, and 'Advanced Armament Haki Awakening Potion.']
[Note: SS-level nutritional potion lasts for 5 hours, and you can only take one pill a day; after taking the 'Advanced Armament Haki Awakening Potion,' you can master the Armament Haki that achieves internal destruction.]
'Huh? Such good luck?!'
Hearing the system's voice in his head, even Ikki himself couldn't help his heartbeat speeding up and his blood rushing.
It was no exaggeration to say that this was the best luck he had since coming to the pirate world.
'With high-level Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, I've reached perfection.'
Ikki raised the corners of his mouth and looked at Perona opposite.
"Since this little girl said she wanted to join us before, let her join. It's just the right time to give this sword to her to use."
After Ikki finished speaking, the black sword Shusui that had disappeared reappeared. No, the name of this sword now should be called Tenken.
"This woman is Moria's subordinate. Now she sees that Moria seems to be defeated by the Straw Hat crew. She abandoned Moria and chose to run away. With all due respect, accepting such a person may cause trouble for the Explorer in the future. Besides, handing over your important weapons to her may cause a lot of damage."
Kalifa pushed up her glasses, her eyes glowing with a warning light.
By now, she had already regarded herself as a member of the Explorer. Naturally, everything was done for the sake of the ship.
"No, please believe me! I'll perform my job well. Please don't leave me. I can cook and clean. As long as you take me with you, I can do anything."
Perona said anxiously.
Now Kuma was still on Thriller Bark. Perona felt that if she left the Explorer now, Kuma would definitely come after her. After all, she knew a lot of things she shouldn't have known.
"Okay, don't scare her. I know what I'm doing. In the worst case, I'll take back this Tenken."
Ikki casually took out the 'Advanced Armament Haki Awakening Potion' and drank it, then took out Tenken and came to Perona.
"Little girl, my ship is only for swordsmen. If you want to follow us, you must learn to use a sword. Instead of relying on your Devil Fruit ability out of habit. Can you do this?"
Ikki handed the Zanpakutō Tenken to Perona and said.
"I can do it!"
Perona spoke firmly and nodded repeatedly as she took the Zanpakutō.
Faced with the threat of Kuma, she was willing to work as a cleaner, let alone use a sword.
"Then, welcome our new member."
Ikki engraved his partner's seal on the back of Perona's hand with a smile on his face.
At the same time, the system's mechanical voice also sounded in his mind.
[Ding! Host successfully invited Perona to become a partner, and the special reward is 'Entry level Swordsman Challenge Permission.']
[Perona's personal attributes have been refreshed, please check them yourself.]
[Name: Perona]
[Age: 23 years old]
[Weapon: Tenken]
[Life Force: 520, C level]
[Sword Realm: None]
[Swordsmanship School: None]
[Ability: Hollow-Hollow Fruit]
'C-level life force level - that's pretty good.'
Ikki nodded secretly and glanced at the attributes of 'Entry Level Swordsman Challenge Permission.'
Soon, the personal attributes of the young version of Kyojuro Rengoku appeared in front of Ikki.
'Flame Breathing - it's a bit worse than Sun Breathing. Forget it, if she practices well, it won't be a big deal.'
Ikki put his hand on Perona's shoulder and pushed her toward the cabin.
"Let's go, everyone. Let's go to the Sword Training Room and wait for Nami. By the way, I'll also help Robin, Vivi, and Kalifa raise your sword levels. We'll also let our new partner know the power of the Zanpakutō Tenken."