As for Cyrus's own strength, his growth rate had slowed significantly compared to before.
Because of datafication, his physical abilities in his normal state had progressed from rapid improvement initially to a point where even with Issho's assistance, the growth wasn't fast.
Of course, "not fast" was only relative to Cyrus himself, because in the eyes of Issho and others, Cyrus was already comparable to a monster.
For someone at his level to still show such noticeable improvement was extraordinary.
After all, the stronger one becomes, the more difficult it is to improve even slightly, and Issho had a clear understanding of this point.
Without special circumstances, it would be difficult for his own strength to improve further, because simply put, his strength had reached his personal limit.
Unless his Devil Fruit could awaken, his strength might not increase again.
Actually, Cyrus had already begun researching the awakening of his own fruit, and it was because of this that he revealed some information about Devil Fruit Awakening during his previous conversation with Robin.
After all, Cyrus felt differently about Robin.
Although his initial search for her was influenced by pre-transmigration thoughts, after traveling together for so long, she was his first companion who often provided him benefits, so he would help her whenever possible.
Perhaps he should let her go out to experience more battles.
"What are you thinking about?" Robin sat beside him and asked curiously when she saw Cyrus fall silent in thought.
"Thinking about finding some suitable opponents for you." Cyrus turned to look at Robin and replied with a light laugh.
"With your strength, you might even make a name for yourself in the New World, but if you want to improve, plenty of battles are essential."
"What about me?" Baby 5 clasped her hands in front of her chest and looked at Cyrus with her eyes sparkling and her face full of anticipation.
"You too." Cyrus waved his hand dismissively. "As future management personnel of the Hunter Guild, combat prowess isn't your primary focus, but you still can't be too weak."
With that, Cyrus turned his gaze back to Robin.
"It's unlikely your physical strength will improve rapidly in a short time unless you consume a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, but since you've already eaten the Hana Hana no Mi, we can only focus on Haki and your fruit abilities."
"However, she can't train her Haki by using it extensively over long periods like you can," Issho, who had been pretending not to exist nearby, spoke up to remind him.
"True." Cyrus nodded.
His Observation Haki and Armament Haki had improved through prolonged and extensive use, but employing Haki in such a manner placed a tremendous burden on the body, and Robin didn't have a stat panel like him.
"You can share your insights on using Haki with Robin and the others. They don't need to master it right away since they can gradually become proficient through future battles."
"As for the fruit, Robin will need to contemplate how to develop it herself, though you can certainly offer some suggestions," Issho spoke again before falling silent.
Cyrus nodded, as he had indeed discussed the development of the Hana Hana no Mi with Robin and offered some suggestions.
One of them was to incorporate unique forces into the arms she created.
For physical techniques, power transmission requires force conduction through the body, which is why training is necessary.
But the Hana Hana no Mi doesn't need that because the arms it creates can be large and long, providing sufficient distance for force conduction naturally.
Of course, there were also some ninjutsu from a certain ninja world.
Naturally, Cyrus only proposed possibilities, and the specifics required Robin to ponder and develop on her own.
"When we have time, I'll continue being your sparring partner," Cyrus looked at Robin as he spoke.
"Then I'll trouble you, 'Flame Demon'."
Hearing Robin use that title made Cyrus shake his head helplessly.
"But if we clash with Big Mom next, don't interfere in my fight, Issho." Cyrus turned to him. "I leave the Charlotte family members to you, and keep an eye on these two as well."
"You really know how to find work for this old man. But Cyrus, Kaido unexpectedly appeared in Totto Land's waters, so he might be there too," Issho reminded him.
"Isn't that perfect?" Cyrus laughed upon hearing this. "It saves me the trouble of looking for that guy."
"If it's both of them, the upcoming battle is something to look forward to even more."
"You're probably the only one who would say that." Robin facepalmed, looking speechless when she heard Cyrus's words.
Then, her nose was pinched by Cyrus, and some playful roughhousing ensued.
Issho sat rigidly, his breathing... as if it had vanished.
...
"The one who fought Kaido wasn't Cyrus because he was at the Sabaody Archipelago at the time. It was Issho," Sengoku looked at the intelligence in his hand and said in a low voice.
"Kaido and Charlotte Linlin have formed an alliance to confront Cyrus?" Vice Admiral Tsuru speculated.
"Cyrus has now entered the waters of Totto Land. This might be the case, as according to our predictions, his entry into the New World won't lead to peaceful coexistence with the other troublesome figures."
"Exactly. Moreover, Charlotte Linlin and Kaido were once crewmates on the same ship, and even though they've gone their separate ways now, there's still a foundation for cooperation between them," Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded.
"Based on the combat prowess Cyrus has displayed, Charlotte Linlin is no match for him. While we'd like to see Charlotte Linlin defeated, Cyrus might end up taking control of the entire Totto Land waters."
Although they had decided to let the monsters in the New World fight among themselves, Sengoku found himself deeply troubled now that the situation was unfolding before them.
While Cyrus had established the Hunter Guild and its development was gaining momentum, he hadn't yet secured his own territory.
If Cyrus were to stir up waves in the New World and seize control of vast stretches of its waters, not only would his personal strength be astonishing, but the forces under his command would be sufficient to challenge both the Marines and the World Government.
The trouble would only grow bigger.
"There's nothing we can do about it. As long as we can't kill Cyrus, this situation will keep recurring. Of course, we could attack his territory after he leaves, but that would require us to be prepared for significant losses," Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Sengoku.
"Cyrus isn't the type to take a hit without retaliating. Based on our current analysis of him, even if we don't target him and only strike at his subordinate forces, it could provoke a fierce reaction from him. At that point, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to withstand such enormous losses."
"Indeed." Sengoku sighed.
This was the dilemma: they couldn't fight him, nor could they control him.
The pinnacle of individual combat power was enough to make them extremely wary.