Just as Tashigi was intensely focused on dodging the erratically flying balls…
A mysterious surge of energy suddenly emerged within her body.
Tashigi's eyes widened in delight as she felt a torrent of power continuously welling up inside her.
Even though she had mentally prepared herself, the sudden rush of energy was simply too intense—like a writhing little snake coursing through every part of her body.
She couldn't suppress a soft moan of pleasure.
"Mmm~"
Tashigi bit her lip gently.
Thankfully, she was alone in the training room. Otherwise, she would have died of embarrassment.
Still, the sudden burst of power had genuinely startled her.
If Tashigi could see her status panel right now, she would realize…
Her level had already risen to Level 10!
And her combat power had skyrocketed!
Partner: Tashigi (Rukia Kuchiki)
Aptitude: A
Level: 10
Experience: 80/300
Combat Power: 2200
As the first rays of morning sunlight broke through,Kyle slowly awakened from his sleep.
Sensing that his body had grown a little stronger again, he immediately opened Tashigi's status panel and saw the updated stats.
"This little girl… up early training again…"
Glancing at the empty floor next to him, he couldn't help but smile faintly.
"Looks like I really need to hurry and save up to upgrade this training room~"
No one dislikes a hardworking subordinate.
After closing Tashigi's status panel, Kyle leisurely got out of bed.
It was ironic—how something he used to resent had now become something he cherished.
Spending 5 million Berries for a captain's cabin that refreshed him daily—
Kyle considered it the best value-for-money purchase, second only to the training room!
After a quick wash and a simple breakfast, Kyle brought the dumbbells out from the training room to the deck.
Though he didn't particularly enjoy working out, he knew that a strong body was the foundation of survival—and since life at sea was dull, he might as well stay active...
Over the past couple of days, Kyle had started doing some light, non-strenuous training.
With his superior instincts, he didn't need to rush into developing Observation Haki.
But if he wanted to go further, mastering Armament Haki was essential.
Otherwise, if he ever encountered a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, he couldn't expect all of them to be like Smoker—standing around dumbly waiting to be shot.
However—
Just as Kyle finished warming up, a faint cannon boom suddenly echoed from afar.
"Hmm!?"
His ears perked up, and he quickly turned toward the direction of the sound.
A small island was slowly coming into view.
That island was their destination—Will Town.
"What's going on!?"
Kyle immediately looked up toward the lookout post.
Right then, Little Diga, the one steering the ship, seemed to have sensed the same thing and floated down from the lookout tower.
"Captain Kyle, our destination, Will Town, seems to be under attack by another pirate crew!"
"What!?"
At the word "pirates," a golden glint flashed in Kyle's eyes!
He leapt to the bow of the ship, shielding his eyes from the sunlight, trying to see further into the distance.
Although he couldn't make out much, a grin crept across his face.
"After being in the pirate world for so long, I've finally come across a proper pirate crew!"
"Diga, raise the sails—full speed ahead!"
"The people of Will Town are waiting for us to save them!"
"Aye aye, Captain!!"
Little Diga straightened up and saluted smartly.
Then he instantly teleported back to the crow's nest, raised both hands above his head, and shouted:
"Winds, come forth!"
Whoooosh—!!!
Without warning…
A sudden stormy gust enveloped the Diga ship.
The once calm sea roared under the force of the hurricane winds.
At that moment, the Diga ship looked like an elegant surfer, riding the waves effortlessly toward Will Town at full speed.
Meanwhile, Kyle took the opportunity to run back into the ship.
If it had been the Kyle who had just crossed into this world, he would never have acted so recklessly—charging in without even seeing the enemy's pirate flag.
But now, things were different!
With Tashigi's 2200 combat power, plus her own strength, pirates with bounties under 20 million Berries were no threat at all.
And in the East Blue, pirates with bounties above 20 million simply didn't exist!
Not to mention that Tashigi now had access to a mysterious power known as Kido.
With Tashigi by his side, the East Blue was his for the taking!
Sure, it might look like he was mooching off someone stronger...
But in this day and age, knowing how to mooch was a skill too!
Arriving at the training room, Kyle pushed the door open and stepped inside.
Seeing Tashigi dodging the erratically flying balls left and right, he cleared his throat and said seriously:
"Stop training, Tashigi!"
"We've got a situation!"
"Huh?"
Tashigi, fully focused, was suddenly jolted by Kyle's voice.
A ball smacked her right on the forehead.
"Ow!"
The girl winced from the pain.
But soon, clutching her forehead, she turned her gaze toward Kyle.
"What happened, Captain?"
Kyle's expression was grave.
"Pirates are raiding Will Town! Get to the deck—we're heading out to wipe them out!"
Having issued the command, he turned and walked out of the room.
Sure, being able to mooch is a talent…
But mooching boldly—that's true skill!
"What!?"
Tashigi's eyes widened. Realizing the gravity of the situation, she quickly grabbed her Zanpakutō and rushed after Kyle.
Meanwhile…
At the port of Will Town—
A fat woman, built like a fully grown wild boar, was carrying a giant spiked mace and barking orders at her crew.
"All of you, charge!!"
"Round up everyone at the town's port!"
"Loot every single valuable thing in the town!!"
"OHHHHH!!!"
Pirates wielding all kinds of weapons roared with excitement.
Nothing thrilled them more than a good plunder!
Soon, the chaotic sounds of cannon fire filled the entire town.
The once peaceful and serene town instantly turned into a hellscape of smoke and fire.
Under the threat of guns and blades, the townspeople, faces full of terror, were herded toward the port.
It didn't take long before the port was packed with frightened townsfolk.
"Wahahahaha…"
Watching the destruction caused by her crew, the hideous Alvida let out a proud laugh.
In order to keep her bounty low and avoid attracting powerful bounty hunters, Alvida had always ordered her crew to refrain from excessive killing.
However—While she might spare lives, punishment was still on the table!
Soon, a hastily constructed wooden stage was dragged to the most prominent spot in the port.
Alvida stomped up the stairs with her giant mace, the wood creaking under her weight.
BANG!
Her mace slammed onto the platform, sending dust flying.
"All of you—look up!"
Her raspy voice thundered across the port, silencing the sobbing.
The townspeople, either out of fear or dread, slowly lifted their heads to look at the stage.
At that moment, Alvida grinned wide, revealing a chilling smile.
"You can relax. As long as you obediently let us rob you, we won't harm a hair on your heads."
"But if anyone dares resist…"
"This will be your fate!!"
BANG!
Her massive spiked mace swung down, smashing a giant hole in the platform beneath her.
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