Green Cliff's Questions

With memories from his past life to back it up, Luo Han was certain he was right. That was the legendary secret technique mastered only by the giants of Elbaf: Hegemony Country. Then there was Might Country, mastered by Big Mom.

How did Uncle Kate know Hegemony Country?

Where had he learned it from...?

Right, Uncle Kate must have gone out to sea before.

No! He had definitely gone out to sea! Otherwise, he would never have had the chance to learn such a secret technique.

Sigh! What was the use of thinking so much?

Even if Uncle Kate was willing to teach him, he could not practice it yet.

Uncle Kate's performance today proved it. Even he could only unleash the power of one strike.

Hmm... Uncle Kate had swayed a little at the end today, and Luo Han's Observation Haki had picked up on it.

Enough! He had to take things one step at a time. His foundation was already very solid.

He had a suitable Devil Fruit, as well as the Scale Fruit to modify and strengthen his body. He already possessed the foundation of a strong man.

Now it depended on his efforts afterward—for beautiful women... no! To make up for the regrets of his previous life.

Reclaiming his resolve, Luo Han got out of bed and began preparing dinner.

After working for a while, he steamed the fish cakes and cleaned the fish meat.

Once Grandma Mo returned, they could start eating.

"Little Han! Come help Grandma carry some fish cake flour home!"

"I ground a little too much fish cake flour today. It'll be enough for the two of us to eat for several days."

At that moment, Grandma Mo's gentle voice sounded from outside the cave.

Grandma Mo had a large sack on her back and a smaller one in her hand.

Luo Han hurried over and helped Grandma Mo carry the smaller bag of fish cake flour.

He supported Grandma Mo back to the stone table, set the fish flour beside it, and sat down.

He gently patted Grandma Mo's back to help her catch her breath.

Luo Han poured her a bowl of water and handed it to her!

"Grandma! Rest for a while first. We're having boiled fish tonight, and it'll be ready soon!"

After speaking to Grandma Mo, Luo Han began adding salt and seasonings to the soup.

Grandma Mo said, "Mm! Grandma will watch you cook!"

As she watched Luo Han's small, busy figure, Grandma Mo's thoughts drifted away.

Grandma Mo had raised Luo Han ever since he was born! She knew he was like a little adult. Though he seemed very sensible, he could sometimes be quite childish! He was clearly a child, yet so contradictory.

Luo Han had never fought or made a fuss since he was little. He had always been quiet.

So Cole was the only person close to him, though that did not mean he had poor relationships with the other children.

They just got along ordinarily!

He never asked what his parents were like, yet he knew how to care for others.

That was also what had always made Grandma Mo feel sorry for Luo Han.

Thinking of this, Grandma Mo's gaze upon Luo Han seemed to grow even gentler.

"Let's eat, Grandma."

Luo Han carried the pot of fish to the stone table, filled a bowl with fish cakes, and handed it to Grandma Mo.

"Ah... it's ready. Then let's eat!" Grandma Mo came back to her senses and accepted the bowl.

The fish-oil lamp glowed quietly. Night had already fallen.

The room was filled with the fragrance of fish, and Luo Han and Grandma Mo enjoyed a happy meal.

After dinner, Luo Han said a word to Grandma Mo.

Luo Han arrived at Cole's home. Uncle Witt and Cole had also finished dinner, while Cole's mother, Lillian, was cleaning up.

"Little Luo Han, you're here. Going to the island with Cole again?" Lillian looked at Luo Han warmly.

She was a gentle woman, the kind who put people at ease.

"Let's go. Up to the island." Before Luo Han could speak, Uncle Witt's calm voice rang out.

At the same time, he headed outside.

Luo Han gave Aunt Lillian a helpless smile, then followed Uncle Witt out with Cole.

Along the way, Luo Han looked at Uncle Witt's right arm ahead of him.

It was gone! From the first time Luo Han had seen Uncle Witt, his right hand had been missing.

He did not know how Uncle Witt had lost it!

Under the moonlight, Uncle Witt's tall body seemed like a mountain moving forward.

Luo Han sensed an aura from Uncle Witt that was as powerful as Uncle Kate's.

Did they have some kind of special relationship?

It seemed tonight would be very different!

Luo Han fell into thought!

They remained silent all the way until they reached Green Cliff, where the three sat in a triangle.

Even Cole, who was usually so rowdy, quietly stared at the grass. Luo Han looked toward Uncle Witt.

"Luo Han, has your body undergone any changes?" Uncle Witt suddenly asked Luo Han with a serious look.

Luo Han was a little surprised. Was he asking about the modifications brought by the Scale Fruit? He did not understand!

Still, he replied, "Nothing has changed! Maybe my body's talent is just too poor."

"That's impossible. Although Paramecia Devil Fruits are special, it shouldn't be possible for there to be no changes at all!" Uncle Witt's probing gaze swept back and forth over Luo Han.

Little Fatty Cole tilted his head and looked strangely at his father. He had no idea what his father was talking about—what Devil... something.

What he did not know was that Luo Han was just as astonished inside. Uncle Witt knew that I ate a Devil Fruit...

That was it! Uncle Witt and Uncle Kate must have gone to sea together and seen Devil Fruits before.

No wonder Luo Han had sensed an aura from Uncle Witt that was nearly the same as Uncle Kate's.

Coming back to himself, did that not mean Uncle Kate had known all along that he had eaten a Devil Fruit?

Heh... I, Luo Han, have something to say...!

Then why had he told him it was a mutated Scale Fruit? Luo Han did not understand!

Uncle Witt once again said solemnly to Luo Han, "Luo Han, you must tell me honestly. Have you really not felt anything different about your body?"

Luo Han said, "No, there haven't been any changes to my body..."

Uncle Witt's eyes instantly dimmed. He stared at the sea in silence for a while.

"But my mind may have changed." Luo Han's words made Uncle Witt's eyes light up at once.

"What changes?!"

A trace of Uncle Witt's aura leaked out, and Luo Han and Cole felt as though a thousand-pound burden had been placed on them. Sensing that his aura had spilled out, Uncle Witt withdrew it and spoke softly again.

"Mm! Take your time!"

Luo Han said, "It feels like... I can hear many voices. It's as if those voices have turned into people, while their auras have become tiny points of light."

Hmm!! This sounded like Observation Haki.

Could this Paramecia Devil Fruit have an ability that helped awaken Observation Haki? There should not be such an ability! He had never heard of one! Uncle Witt's thoughts raced as he asked aloud:

"Anything else?"

Luo Han thought that he would definitely develop other abilities in the future, so he should tell Uncle Witt about it.

After all, he would still have to learn Hegemony Country from Uncle Witt and Uncle Kate later!

Hehe!

Luo Han secretly rejoiced!

Luo Han said, "Mm! I feel like some kind of power is accumulating in my mind, but I don't know what it is yet."

Uncle Witt burst into laughter! Hahahahaha!

Who would have thought that the usually silent Uncle Witt could laugh!

Was it because he had confirmed that the Devil Fruit Luo Han ate was real?

Little Fatty Cole continued to have question marks popping up beside him!

His father and Brother Han were talking so strangely tonight. What Devil, what light? Was that why his father had brought them to Green Cliff?

Forget it! He would not think about it anymore. Little Fatty Cole continued playing bullfight with the weeds.