Half a year ago, Julian gave Thompson another Gate-Gate Fruit. Though Thompson was mixed-blood, he was no pushover. Wielding a massive blade, he could unleash an Elbaf Spear with a single swing, and he had developed the Gate-Gate Fruit to perfection. One slash could open a door through space. Julian estimated that by now, Thompson could already open a portal between Sky Island and Jaya Island.
Julian encouraged him repeatedly. "Thompson, you're doing great. You train incredibly hard, and I truly recognize your efforts." Thompson was overjoyed by Julian's praise. Julian also guided Thompson's training many times, and Thompson had developed his most crucial defensive technique: Gate of Heaven. It was an enormous portal that could absorb others' attacks and redirect them into another dimension.
Three months ago, Julian selected two young Giant warriors and gave them Devil Fruits. They were Bellcabela and Logi Gills, both around twelve or thirteen years old. The first was Logi Gills. At only thirteen, Logi Gills had already mastered Elbaf Spear and Hero's Fist. Julian gave him the Logia Forest-Forest Fruit. Gills greatly admired Julian and wanted to become a pillar of the Land of Flame Dragons, so he desperately wanted to grow stronger. Under Julian's guidance, he had already developed a large-scale move called Natural Forest.
He could also use Roots to absorb the water within an enemy's body. He had even mastered such outrageous techniques as Wood Dragon and Wood Person, and his progress had skyrocketed. Julian often sent Logi Gills into the forest to sense the forest's natural power and draw upon its energy. Julian could also see Gills's talent.
The second was Carcabela. Julian gave him the Logia Flame-Flame Fruit. At twelve years old, Carcabela had already cultivated a powerful Elbaf Spear. His strength was monstrous, and he was exceptionally