170: Chapter 170 Arrival at Sky Island"How did you know what I was going to do next?" Perona exclaimed, covering her mouth in surprise.Luffy just smiled and didn't answer, while Perona muttered unhappily, "Honestly, not cute at all." and then floated away.
Hawkeye noticed, and said with some surprise, "Straw Hat Kid, have you already mastered advanced Observation Haki?"
Luffy nodded and said, "Yes, after the Marineford War, I became Rayleigh's apprentice.He taught me advanced Observation Haki and Armament Haki."
Hawkeye was quite frustrated.It had taken him two whole years to master Observation Haki to an advanced level, but this kid had managed to use it skillfully in just one year.It was truly astonishing.
However, if Hawkeye knew that Luffy actually only used six months, and that he also learned the Binding Technique in the remaining six months, he would probably be even more shocked.
At that moment, Luffy suddenly remembered something.He turned to Zoro and Kuina, took out the Breath of the Sun from his pocket, handed it to them, and said with a smile, "By the way, Zoro, Kuina, here's a breathing technique for you.Although I don't understand swordsmanship, I can tell that this breathing technique is stronger than the one I gave you before."
Zoro and Kuina received the Breath of the Sun, a hint of excitement flashing in their eyes.They knew the value of this gift; to them, it meant greater power and a higher realm.
Upon hearing this, Hawkeye immediately became interested and leaned over to take a look.He was astonished by what he saw; he was immediately captivated by the profound breathing technique.Zoro and Luffy were not stingy with their knowledge, and the three of them simply sat together to study it.Luffy watched from the side, and out of boredom, he squatted on the ground and started counting ants.
Time passed second by second, and Luffy's legs were getting numb from squatting, so he couldn't help but stretch out and loosen up his muscles.
After an unknown amount of time, just as Luffy's legs were about to go numb from squatting, Hawkeye suddenly stood up, as if he had entered a wondrous state.He was completely absorbed in himself, focusing intently on regulating his breathing according to the methods described in the book.Then, he brandished the heavy black sword, Yoru, each swing carrying a sharp and powerful aura.
As he swung his greatsword, the techniques of Sun Breathing were executed one by one.However, being his first attempt, Hawkeye found himself struggling by the fifth move, unable to continue.Even so, he still displayed astonishing skill and a remarkable understanding of swordsmanship.
"That's an impressive breathing technique, Straw Hat." Hawkeye stopped what he was doing, sheathed his black sword Yoru, and thanked Luffy gratefully.Then, he asked doubtfully, "But are you really so comfortable letting me learn such a powerful skill?Aren't you worried that Zoro and the others won't be able to defeat me in the future?"
"What's the big deal?Zoro and the others hope so too, and I believe they won't lose to you guys in the future," Luffy said confidently.
Hawkeye paused slightly, then a faint smile appeared on his face.He remained silent, simply watching Zoro and Kuina, who were still deep in their understanding.After a long while, he suddenly spoke, promising Luffy, "Luffy, for the next year, I will do my utmost to teach Zoro and Kuina, helping them become even stronger swordsmen!"
Luffy grinned upon hearing this, knowing that Mihawk was a man of his word.He also understood that Mihawk had agreed to teach Zoro and Kuina because he had taught Mihawk the Sun Breathing technique.Therefore, Mihawk's actions were a way of repaying his kindness.Thinking this, Luffy sighed inwardly, perhaps this was what they called fate!
Seeing Luffy's smiling expression, Hawkeye said nothing more.After all, for him, only battle was the best way to communicate.So, he silently walked to the side, quietly waiting for Zoro and Kuina to complete their understanding of the Breath of the Sun.
Luffy smiled slightly; he knew Hawkeye was a man who didn't like empty talk.Having made a promise, he would definitely do his best to fulfill it.Right now, all he needed to do was wait for Zoro and Kuina to grow stronger.
Since Zoro and Kuina still needed time to master the Breath of the Sun, Luffy decided to leave first.After sparring with Mihawk, he felt he had learned a great deal.Crushing the teleportation stone, Luffy headed to his next destination—Sky Island, where Nami lived.However, upon arrival, he discovered he seemed to have arrived at the wrong place.Nami was taking a bath when Luffy suddenly appeared in front of her.Startled, Nami screamed.Faced with the shy Nami, Luffy scratched his head, looking somewhat bewildered.He awkwardly explained, "Um.if I said it was an accident, would you believe me?" Seeing Nami's murderous glare, Luffy swallowed hard and scrambled out of the room."Seriously, this teleportation stone is so unreliable.What a mess!" Luffy grumbled.Nami, after drying herself, came outside.She gave Luffy a shy glare."Honestly, if you're going to watch, wait until I'm ready!" Just then, several old men in long robes rushed over.One of them, wearing a blue robe, asked breathlessly, "Nami, what happened?Are you alright?"
Luffy stood to the side, looking completely innocent, silently reciting the Heart-Cleansing Mantra.Who knew this would happen!But seeing that Nami wasn't really angry, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Nami, while straightening her clothes, glared fiercely at Luffy, inwardly cursing the reckless fool.But after all, they were a couple, and it really was just an accident, so she.I quickly adjusted my emotions and stopped dwelling on it.
At this moment, several old men dressed in long robes arrived at the scene.They were all residents of the island and were quite surprised by what had just happened.The old man in the blue robe, in particular, anxiously inquired whether Nami was alright, his face full of concern.
Just moments after hearing Nami's scream, the old men rushed towards the source of the sound like rockets.They were frantic, worried that Nami might be in danger.However, when they saw Luffy and Nami standing side-by-side, the weight lifted from their hearts.
The blue-haired old man leading the group smiled gently, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.He said in a slightly teasing tone, "Oh ho ho ho, so you're the boyfriend Nami mentioned!Looking at you now, you really are quite handsome!" This made Nami blush and lower her head shyly, while Luffy looked at the unfamiliar faces with a puzzled expression.To accommodate the two of them, the old men led Luffy and Nami to an empty house.Luffy went to Nami's side and pulled her into his arms.Nami took a deep breath, feeling the familiar embrace, and then began to tell Luffy about the interesting things that happened on Skypiea.She recalled the wonderful time she spent there, describing the wondrous sights and interesting people.
As Nami narrated, Luffy seemed to feel her joy as if he were there himself.He listened quietly, occasionally letting out a gasp of surprise or a hearty laugh.Nami looked at Luffy's face with love, knowing that no matter when or where, Luffy would always be by her side.