Buddha-like

Yaen, of course, didn't know that Little Robin was already showing her cunning talents at such a young age. Instead, he was lost in thought within his spiritual space.

In fact, Little Robin was the first person Yaen had granted the Void Zanpakutō to, so Yaen wasn't entirely sure what would happen after granting it.

However, based on the current situation, first, Little Robin could establish a mental connection and communicate with Yaen through the Void Zanpakutō within her body. Second, she could indeed wield the power of the Void Zanpakutō.

According to Yaen's understanding, the ability of the "Cursed Eye Sangha" was one of domination. Its eyes possessed the power to strip the target of its control over whatever it gazed upon.

However, a single eye could only dominate one object. For example, looking at a hand would only allow control of the hand, and looking at a foot would only allow control of the foot. Only by looking at the head could one control the consciousness and thus the entire body.

This ability, for Little Robin, was a perfect match.

After all, the "Flower-Flower Fruit" allowed any part of her body to grow like a flower on any tangible object within her line of sight.

Eyes, naturally, were one such thing.

Because of this, Little Robin could secretly use the "Flower-Flower Fruit" to activate the abilities of the "Cursed Eye Sangha," thereby unknowingly dominating the Marine Division Lieutenant.

"It seems the role of the Void Zanpakutō is to directly grant the recipient a special characteristic? Rather than, like me, actually obtaining a Zanpakutō and using its power?"

Yaen murmured to himself. His understanding of the Void Zanpakutō had greatly increased, and he now understood its preciousness.

In a sense, the Void Zanpakutō was comparable to a Devil Fruit without any side effects, granting the recipient a second special ability besides those from Devil Fruits.

It was even like Little Robin's case, where the "Flower-Flower Fruit" combined with the "Cursed Eye Sangha" produced an effect greater than the sum of its parts.

"Sigh... It seems that if I have the chance, I should collect as many Devil Fruits as possible."

Lying on the large sofa in the castle, Yaen couldn't help but let out a deep sigh of poverty at this thought.

Immediately, Yaen calmed his mind and continued his interrupted training, learning Shunpo techniques with Senbonzakura.

The four major combat techniques of the Shinigami, "Zankensouki," namely Kendo, Hakuda, Shunpo, and Kidō.

Because he inherited the knowledge of the previous owner, Senbonzakura had completely mastered these four combat techniques.

However, relatively speaking, Yaen was well aware of his body's shortcomings.

Therefore, Yaen particularly valued Shunpo, considering it essential for survival. Next was Kidō, used to compensate for his limited attack options and to deal with various unexpected situations. After that came Kendo, and his study of Hakuda was almost purely theoretical.

After all, Yaen knew that with his physique, using Hakuda against a monster like Vice Admiral Garp would truly be a futile effort, even a suicidal one.

The next day.

"Knock, knock, knock!"

"Lord Yaen, are you in there? Lord Yaen!"

With Lieutenant Hope's rough shouts, Yaen woke up from the castle within Little Gold. He then emerged from Little Gold's body, opened the door, and asked groggily.

"Lieutenant Hope, is there something at this early hour?"

Seeing that Yaen was unharmed, Lieutenant Hope let out a sigh of relief, his anxious expression easing. "That's great, Lord Yaen. I was worried you might have been taken by 'Golden Lion' Shiki."

Yaen waved his hand, too lazy to explain the incident with "Golden Lion" Shiki to Lieutenant Hope, who was now his adjutant. He directly asked, "Are the other soldiers on the warship awake?"

"Reporting, ready to fight at any time!" Lieutenant Hope responded loudly, full of spirit.

"No need to fight. 'Golden Lion' Shiki is already gone. Go and confirm our current location and find a route to continue to the North Blue," Yaen said.

Lieutenant Hope showed a hint of confusion at this, but he still responded loudly, "Yes, Lord Yaen."

Immediately after, Yaen quickly washed up in his room and leisurely walked to the warship's deck with his hands behind his back.

It was another day of clear skies and blue seas.

Yaen strolled around the warship like a retired old man, stretching slightly, and then lay down on a deck chair on the deck.

Drinks, fruit, nodding off...

The only pity was that besides watching seagulls, Yaen could mostly only see a group of burly Marine soldiers.

These Marines were indeed elite, but they weren't particularly pleasing to the eye. Their passionate displays always gave Yaen a sense of brotherhood that felt a bit too intense.

"Speaking of which, why didn't the old man assign me a female adjutant? Does he... not want his son to have a better life?"

As Yaen pondered this philosophical question, Lieutenant Hope approached him carrying a set of clothes.

"Lord Yaen, I forgot to give you your uniform yesterday after the unexpected encounter with 'Golden Lion' Shiki."

"Uniform?"

Yaen glanced at it, seeing a white naval suit with waves and a cape emblazoned with the word "Justice."

He had to admit, it was quite chuunibyo! And very brainwashing!

Having "Justice" constantly behind you, while gradually enduring this chuunibyo, one might unknowingly be assimilated and completely embrace the will to uphold "Justice."

Yaen then pointed at the Justice cape and asked, "Lieutenant Hope, can I not wear this Justice cape?"

Lieutenant Hope's face showed a look of difficulty.

"Lord Yaen, the Justice cape is one of the important symbols for our Marine officers. According to regulations, it must be worn."

"Then can the words on it be changed?" Yaen asked.

"What words would Lord Yaen like to change them to?" Lieutenant Hope asked hesitantly.

Yaen fell into thought, various words flashing through his mind: proper, improper, ordinary, unique...

Finally, Yaen spoke. "'Buddha-like,' let's just write 'Buddha-like'."

"Huh? Lord Yaen, what does that word mean? I need to report it," Second Lieutenant Hope asked, a little confused.

Yaen thought for a moment, realizing that Second Lieutenant Hope might not grasp that particular concept yet, so he simply explained, "This 'Buddha' refers to the 'Buddha' in 'Buddha Sengoku,' understand?"

"So that's how it is..."

Second Lieutenant Hope immediately showed an expression of sudden realization, muttering.

"So Lord Yaen wants to change it to these two words to show that he firmly stands with Fleet Admiral Sengoku?"