Promise, Training, News

Kizaru could hardly believe what he was seeing.

This kid's heart was clearly pierced, but he still managed to survive!

Not only did he survive, he's now completely lively and unaffected!

I have absolutely no idea what's going on.

Sirius patted his chest; the wound had mostly healed, but he could still faintly feel the pain.

It was a close call.

If Kizaru had aimed for the head instead of the heart, then it would truly be the end.

I used to think I was already a strong person, but now it seems I was a bit too optimistic.

Sirius tilted his head back, smiling, and gently tapped his chest. "I will never forget this blow. Thank you very much."

"Ah, it seems we really have been targeted by a terrifying figure."

Kizaru's astonishment faded, replaced by a nonchalant smile. "Today's operation was a complete failure, so—"

"Young man, look at the camera."

Sirius looked up and watched as Kizaru pulled a Den Den Mushi from his pocket.

He smiled unconsciously.

Click, click.

Kizaru's Den Den Mushi flashed twice, then he turned his head and looked at Teacher Kaido, who was flying towards him. "It's time to say goodbye. Farewell, everyone. I need to inform the higher-ups about the situation here."

The man transformed into a ray of light and vanished into the sky in a flash.

"Asshole!"

Kaido, who had hit nothing with his staff, roared in anger.

Kizaru might have a hard time defeating him in a head-on fight, but Kizaru's mobility is enough to make Teacher Kaido unable to even touch him.

Below.

A white shadow flashed before his eyes, Sirius felt a sharp pain in his chest. He was sent flying and crashed back to the ground.

He looked up, but all he could see was white fur.

What is this?

Is it a headbutt?

It was a headbutt, wasn't it?

Someone used a headbutt on someone who had just crawled back from the brink of death, right?

"Sirius!"

Yamato nestled against his chest, looked up, her eyes brimming with tears, and said, "I thought you were going to die!"

Sirius rolled his eyes and wiped his snot on his chest.

Large tears fell onto Sirius's chest. Yamato sobbed, "If Sirius dies, I really don't know what I'll do. We promised to stay together forever."

Sirius sighed softly, then raised his hand Yamato's face clean with his sleeve, then said, "I will not die."

Yamato blinked. "Really?"

"Real."

Is it really true?

"It really is true."

Is it really, really true?

"Are you never going to stop?" Sirius tugged at her cheek.

Yamato sat up, looked into Sirius's eyes, and said earnestly, "It's a promise, Sirius! We'll always be together and see all the beautiful scenery in the world!"

Sirius looked up at Yamato, he suddenly realized that the white-haired girl from back then had now grown into a beautiful young woman.

"Yes, it's an agreement."

Sirius Road.

"Alright, how long are you going to ignore us?"

Jack stood to the side and rolled his eyes.

Sirius sat up, grabbed Yamato by the waist, and pulled her down to set her aside. Then he looked at Jack and Maria and said, "Did I make you worry?"

I'm very worried.

Maria gently wiped her eyes. "I thought I was going to lose Sirius forever."

"I will live on, my friend," Sirius said with a smile.

"That would be best."

Jack's good friend gave a cold, indifferent snort.

"Don't let his appearance fool you, Jack was actually crying his eyes out just now," Black Maria teased.

"Who, who's crying?!" Jack was furious, his face turning red.

"Haha, really?"

Sirius laughed heartily, then said, "That's truly touching."

"Snort."

Jack snorted again, then remained silent for several seconds before looking at Sirius. "Sirius, it's good that you're still alive."

"Kindness."

Sirius nodded. "Is this the tender side of a tough guy?"

He stood up. "I'm sorry for worrying everyone this time. This situation won't happen again."

"Who knows?" Jack sneered again.

"Huh?" Sirius raised an eyebrow. "My friend, don't you believe me?"

"No,"

His good friend shook his head, gazing up at the distant sea. "But individual strength is limited. I'm just worried that once you're out at sea, if you encounter a similar situation again, what will we do if we can't help you?"

Sirius paused for a moment.

Jack turned to look at him, and suddenly grinned.

Sirius couldn't help but laugh, "Hahaha, this is truly—"

He turned around. "Where's Maria?"

Maria sighed sadly, "You can't just leave me alone again, can you?"

"I see."

Sirius smiled and said, "It seems a lot of good things have happened today!"

"What good news?"

A gigantic figure descended from the sky—it was Uncle Kaido, carrying Spiked Club and looking displeased.

Uncle Kaido was extremely annoyed that he couldn't do anything about that shiny monkey.

He was likely to win, but his opponent didn't give him the chance.

"Once again, I've realized my own weakness."

Sirius looked down at the hole in his shirt.

"Hehehe, that's definitely a good thing."

Kaido laughed heartily.

Being able to honestly admit one's own weakness is the first step towards catching up with the strong.

"So, Teacher Kaido,"

Sirius curiously, "Why are you here?"

"Snort,"

Teacher Kaido snorted, "I don't believe a single word that old hag Big Mom said!"

"Ha?"

Sirius was somewhat bewildered.

The next day, the fleet of Beasts continued its voyage.

After the supplies were prepared, everyone boarded the ship. Sirius stood on the ship's side, gazing at the coastline ahead.

After yesterday's battle, this side of the island's coastline has been devastated.

The once-proud walls and shore artillery have all been destroyed.

Not to mention the island's army, which was almost completely wiped out.

In just two days, the island has undergone a complete transformation.

However, there was some good news: at least they got a Beasts Pirates flag (laughs).

The fleet set sail, continuing its journey to other seas in the New World.

The expansion of the Beasts Pirates is far from over.

Sirius's life became boring again.

But this time he neither played chess with Maria nor went fishing with Jack.

He always sat cross-legged on the deck, wrapping his hands with Haki before gently patting the deck.

Yamato asked him curiously, "Sirius, what are you doing?"

"Cultivation."

Sirius's answer was concise and to the point.

He was indeed practicing spiritual cultivation.

Understanding one's own weaknesses gives one more motivation to strive for improvement.

Kizaru's attack made Sirius realize what true power really is.

Improving the quality of Armament Haki requires honing, but technique is a different story.

Sirius is practicing flowing Haki, or rather, the outward application of Armament Haki.

It's the Armament Haki that Kizaru used to gag him.

This is also how the Red-Sheath Samurai broke through Uncle Kaido's Armament Haki in the original work.

However, things were difficult. For several days in a row, Sirius had no clue what to do. He only vaguely remembered Hyogoro Straw Hat Kid taught him when he was training: don't use force, just let the Haki flow.

The problem is that they don't know how to get things flowing.

Through Sirius's diligent study and training, the fleet captured another island.

Then on this day...

Sirius continued his diligent practice on the deck. A seabird with a small bag around its neck flew across the deck and dropped a roll of white paper, which landed beside Sirius.

Sitting opposite Sirius, Yamato and opened it.

"Eh, the Beasts Pirates versus the Big Mom Pirates, are you referring to our previous battle?"

Yamato's surprised voice drew Sirius's attention.

Sirius looked up and saw Yamato holding a newspaper.

Yamato turns the page.

Then, two pieces of paper floated out from between the newspapers.

Sirius, with his sharp eyes, immediately recognized the two pieces of paper: one with his face printed on it, and the other with Yamato's face.

"This is--"