Let that Navy's Mr. Garp eat the Flower-Flower Fruit?
"...Ah, sounds frightening."
"Right! The Flower-Flower Fruit is clearly very compatible with Body Techniques and Fist Technique! I can teach you all of these, so when you master them and run into World Government people blocking your way, even if it's CP0, you can knock them all out with just a few punches and kicks!"
"Of course, the choice is yours, it's okay if you don't want to learn. You're an archaeologist, not the main combat force! Everyone else is here to support you!"
"Exactly, exactly, don't worry, Sister Robin, as a partner, I'll protect you!" A certain orange-haired girl immediately raised her hand.
"Tsk, your thin skills are just not enough, Nami. Sister Robin is way stronger than you, once we enter the New World, anyone proficient in Haki can knock you out in a few punches and kicks."
"Waaah! Damn it, clearly we're both Logia-type, you talk as if you're so much stronger than me, Nojiko!"
"The bounty is just a million times greater than yours, not really much stronger. Anyway, I've already mastered Armament, and I'm currently working hard on Observation."
"Forget the last part, why did you have to mention the bounty... Damn, if only I practiced fist technique back when I was a kid! Big Bro, include me in your training sessions, I want to start learning Haki too!"
"Your enthusiasm is commendable."
Shano glanced at her without mercy to make a sharp remark, "But your poor physique totally disqualifies you! If you want to become strong, you have to start from the basic Body Techniques."
Everyone burst into laughter.
Pa!
The memory flashback was cut short, and thoughts returned to the present.
Enveloped by the laughter, Robin couldn't help but smile slightly, she raised her head to look at the castle looming in the mist far off.
Yes, even the usually lazy Nami has decided to start training to become stronger.
How could she lag behind? Naturally, she was also inspired, since that day, she started practicing Body Techniques and Haki with Shano.
Up till now.
Even though there's still no real progress in Observation.
But she's already mastered two of the most practical Rokushiki techniques: "Soru" and "Moonwalk", and for Armament, she's learned the techniques of Entwining and Hardening.
Coupled with the unique features of the Flower-Flower Fruit, her strength has greatly increased.
However, compared to Jack, there's still a significant gap.
This goofy kid seems to have funneled all his talents into areas related to Body Techniques, making him the fastest progressing among all the crew members.
Currently among the crew members, apart from Deputy Captain Kuina, almost no one has the confidence to definitely win against Jack in a one-on-one match.
"Keep up the hard work."
Robin is not discouraged, no matter what, if she were to go to the New World now, at least she wouldn't be holding everyone back.
Swoosh!
Judging that Jack is almost here, two wings sprouted again from her back, and she flew towards the direction of the castle.
...
When Jack arrived at the castle gate, on the open-air balcony on the second floor, a familiar figure was sitting cross-legged.
——Endgame Adventurer Group Deputy Captain, Kuina.
The young swordswoman was meditating, with Wado Ichimonji laid across her knees, the morning breeze blew past, stirring the strands of hair at her forehead, yet unable to distract her in the slightest.
"..."
Jack immediately became nervous, a bead of cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
Besides Shano, the person he held in the highest regard was this Deputy Captain.
Big Sister Kuina rarely smiles and her swordsmanship prowess is unfathomable. Despite his rapid progress over the past two months...
Every time the crew members spar with each other, Kuina still effortlessly defeats him.
Such sharp and swift swordsmanship has become a Great Success, a single slash seems capable of cutting through anything, even his Mammoth Form can't withstand a few hits.
Jack has developed a bit of a psychological shadow, recently not daring to spar with Kuina.
"Uh-oh, hope she's not mad..."
Jack swallowed hard, slowed his steps, and tiptoed through the door, afraid to disturb the one upstairs.
However——
"Jack."
An indifferent voice came from above.
Jack froze, slowly looked up, and met Kuina's calm, tranquil eyes.
"Ku-Kuina Deputy Captain..." he chuckled awkwardly twice, "Good morning, haha..."
"During closed-door training periods, everyone's meal and sleep schedules are regulated, violators will be punished based on the situation, that was the agreement, don't forget it?"
Kuina said lightly.
"I didn't forget..." Jack lowered his head in dismay.
"You're half an hour late, today's training plan doubles, and must be completed before sleeping time, in addition, you'll be responsible for all cleanup for the next two days."
That's all... really?
Jack instantly grinned again, this level of punishment was entirely bearable!
"Since you had a little foundation in Armament before landing, mastering it to this degree doesn't surprise me."
Kuina gave him a glance, and continued, "Unexpectedly, within ten days without sparring, you've also mastered Observation skillfully. That King of Baboons has excellent swordsmanship, yet all its attacks were predicted by you, none could hit you."
"Hehe, you're flattering me..."
Feeling a bit smug from the praise, Jack suddenly realized and widened his eyes in surprise at Kuina, "Huh? Big Sister Robin isn't back yet, how do you know... is it Observation?!"