Early in the morning, Gawain got up from his cozy bed.
Ever since the day Hancock got drunk, tore off her disguise, and desperately crawled into Gawain's bed,...
This woman developed a dependence on Gawain's bed.
So much so that, even though Gawain hasn't yet figured out how to Seimei Kikan, and they're worried that it might affect Gawain potential, they're not ready to go all out for the time being.
Hancock would rather do nothing but give Gawain a good hug, and let Gawain give her a good hug in return.
Because... Gawain's hands were absolutely magical to Hancock!
The feeling of those hands touching her...
Thinking of this, Hancock suddenly snuggled into Gawain's arms, covering her face with her hands while blushing shyly.
Feeling Hancock's movement, Gawain leaned over and pressed his cheek against Hancock's neck, looking rather annoyed.
At the same time, his hand gently wrapped around Hancock's neck.
Noticing Gawain's movement, Hancock paused slightly, a tingling sensation spreading through her bones...
Wow, Gawain's saying that his hands have magic power is no joke!
His hands really have magic power; no wonder he has the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.
So Hancock nestled in Gawain's arms, trembling like a little girl.
Hancock rubbed her cheek against Gawain's chest, her ears turning bright red, and whispered.
"Gawain ~"
"Don't talk, you'll be busy soon, let me rest a little longer."
I feel safe and secure with you in my arms.
Gawain rubbed Hancock's body, then closed his eyes tightly. The allure of a gentle embrace was always tempting, but he could never linger there.
So, four minutes later, as Hancock gently draped a coat over Gawain, Hancock also spoke softly.
"I really envy you, sir. You have Logia ability, and your body doesn't feel any different after sleeping for a night."
Unlike me, yue~~~, doesn't my breath smell bad?
"You'll know once you try it."
Gawain gave a calm reply, then picked up Snake Princess from the bed, took a small taste of her, and shook his head Gawain.
"Hmm, as expected of a user of the Mero Mero no Mi. Don't worry, it's very sweet."
"My lord~!"
Hancock nestled shyly into Gawain's arms until Gawain placed her on the sofa in front of the bathroom.
"Go wash up, I'm going to my morning exercise."
"Hmm~."
The Snake Princess nodded obediently. At this moment, where was there even a trace of her former queenly or regal demeanor?
Watching Gawain's retreating figure, Snake Princess nervously sniffed the air; the master's scent was becoming increasingly alluring!
Moreover, adults' physical condition is getting better and better, and it probably won't be long before they will be able to master the Seimei Kikan!
My lord, he's really working so hard! I'm so glad I loved you...
Just then, Gawain pushed open the door, and Hancock immediately saw Gion with a gloomy expression.
Upon seeing this, Hancock's cheerful expression vanished completely!
Why is she still here?!
At the same time, following Gawain's shoulder, Gion also saw Hancock curled up on the sofa like a little bird.
Looking at the Snake Princess's disheveled appearance, the rabbit was truly about to explode with Snake Princess.
Why does she have to be there? I was the first one!
So, at the next banquet, should I get drunk too?
But... she can't outdrink me!
Thinking this way, Gion, a seasoned drinker, felt a little regret for the first time about his past life, which had been steeped in alcohol.
Ah, if only I didn't have so much experience with drinking!
Then, Gion sighed softly.
Hearing Gion's sigh from the side, Gawain looked over with concern.
Are you jealous? There's no need to be.
I asked you to come along, but you wouldn't agree..."
"My lord!"
Upon hearing Gawain's words, veins bulged on Gion's forehead. At the same time, she gritted her teeth and said fiercely.
"What kind of indecent language is this? 'Together... together' and all that...!!!"
"Don't joke like that, adults! How could that possibly be possible?!"
"Oh, so you want to be alone?"
As he spoke, Gawain's figure suddenly transformed into Inazuma, his height instantly increasing to a level that towered over Gion.
He reached out and grabbed Gion's waist, Gawain around him as they walked toward the main entrance, laughing as he spoke.
"Hancock sometimes mentions you in her dreams. Compared to her, you shouldn't be too selfish."
"Grown ups!!!"
Gion completely lost control of her expression; her right hand even gripped the Kompira.
"You should start training earlier; this morning's class is Yixiao's gravity fitness!"
I... Hmph, I will diligently teach you under Teacher Zephyr's guidance!
As they were talking, Gion stretched out her long legs and escaped from Gawain's arms in one step. Then she quickly left the room before Gawain and went to the deck.
But as soon as she stepped outside, she bumped into Vivi, who had just boarded the ship and was so excited that she was getting up early every day.
"Why?"
Vivi looked at the Gion with envy.
"Gion, your complexion is so beautiful, like the morning glow~~~."
As she spoke, Vivi was filled with envy. This was the charm of the older sister! So beautiful!
Will I be able to have the same grace and charm as my older sisters when I grow up?
Standing nearby, Gion stiffly stopped in her tracks in response to Vivi's words.
"Zhaoxia... Zhaoxia..."
After whispering a few words, Gion gently patted Vivi's head.
"That's not the sunrise, it's just that the sea breeze is too dry!"
"But the winds in Alabasta are also very dry. I've been blowing in them for over ten years, and it hasn't..."
"Cough cough!"
Gion annoyed, picked up Vivi and casually placed her on her shoulder.
"It's the sea breeze! Only the sea breeze can have this effect!"
After saying that, Gion led Vivi to the side of the deck. She sat directly on the edge of the ship's gunwale, draping her long legs over the outside of the gunwale and swaying gently in the sea breeze.
Just as Gion settled down, Vivi on her shoulder suddenly reached out and stretched her hand towards the sky.
A moment later, Vivi opened her palm in surprise.
"Gion- neechan, it's snowing!!!"
"Yes, it's snowing!"
Gion nodded heavily. Since it was snowing, it might mean they were getting close to that Winter Island covered in ice and snow, right?
As Gawain went out, he happened to see the snowflakes falling, so Gawain went straight back into his room.
A moment later, he put on a sports vest over his bare torso.
This... is probably Gawain's sense of ritual. Faced with heavy snow, wouldn't it be disrespectful to the snow to do nothing?
When he arrived at the training area, Rayleigh was carrying Ace and giving him a lecture.
"While etiquette itself isn't important, you should at least follow the general trend!"
Do you remember the photo of me and my companions with Gawain in the newspaper?
That air of authority, that solemn style, immediately grabs everyone's attention!
We are the Dark Bird Group, Gawain's team, and we must show our full might!
Come on, follow my example, you little rascal!
As soon as Rayleigh finished speaking, Ace nodded knowingly.
"You brat!"
He shouted, mimicking Rayleigh's expression and tone.
Seeing Ace's expression, Rayleigh took a deep breath.
"Damn it, I told you to imitate my actions, not my words!"
You can't teach me good stuff, but you can swear without a teacher!
Bang!!!
A powerful punch landed squarely on Ace's head.
With a gasp, Ace rubbed his head in frustration.
He rubbed it while on the verge of tears.
It feels like having Garp teach me is worse than having my godfather teach me!
My godfather's punches are no lighter Garp's!!!
Just as Ace was feeling embarrassed, Isuka, not far away, let out a silvery... mocking laugh...
Well, expecting this enthusiastic girl to burst into some kind of silvery laughter is really asking too much of her.
That kind of laughter could probably only be heard from Shirahoshi and Uta on the ship.
Shirahoshi could be because she really could.
Uta could be because she's a super songstress...
"Isuka said to Rayleigh while laughing."
"Grandpa Rayleigh, I feel you don't need to teach Ace this."
Whether Ace or any of us, our style will change along with our personality.
He's still arrogantly shirtless, so his behavior is naturally very undisciplined.
"Once he puts on our Dark Bird Group's uniform, he'll naturally start to act tough."
At this point, Isuka moved closer to Ace and nudged Ace in the stomach with her elbow.
"Right, Ace? That military uniform is actually pretty cool, isn't it?"
"Cut!"
Ace shook his head dismissively.
"What military uniform? I'm not wearing it! I'm a pirate, and I'm going to be the Pirate King!"
Besides, even Saint Gawain often goes shirtless, so what am I doing...?
What did you just say?!
Suddenly, Zephyr's voice rang out behind Ace, freezing Ace in place!
Ace turned around blankly, looking at the gloomy Zephyr with a face full of terror.
At the same time, Zephyr ruthlessly grabbed Ace by the shoulder.
"You choose the path of the Pirate King, even though there are plenty of other roads to take. Humph!"
Was the training I've arranged for you these past few days a little too sluggish?
Why are you acting like this? Do you think it's very impolite of me to suddenly appear like this?
Why don't you think about this: if you mastered Observation Haki, wouldn't you be able to spot me much earlier?
"You can't even control Haki, yet you want to be the damned Pirate King, you..."
"Hello!"
Rayleigh suddenly interrupted Zephyr, speaking to him with Zephyr.
"Brother Zephyr, I don't quite agree with what you're saying!"
What's wrong with Pirate King?!
What determines a person's morality and status is what they do, not their profession!
Ace isn't as ruthless as our generation. Even if he becomes the Pirate King, he'll be a far better Pirate King than Roger!
So you don't need to criticize a child's dream!!!
"So, dreaming of committing crimes is a good dream?"
Zephyr said disdainfully to Rayleigh, his words making Rayleigh's toes curl up. Rayleigh really wanted to say something!
As for Zephyr... seeing Rayleigh's sword poised to strike, he immediately raised his fist.
But after raising his fist, Zephyr froze again.
After a moment, Zephyr let out a deep breath.
"Considering that my hands aren't finished yet, I'll let bygones be bygones!"
As for now, stay away from my students!
I have, after all, trained three Admiral, two candidates for Admiral, more than forty Vice Admiral, more than seven hundred Rear Admiral, and a total of more than thirty thousand field officers and junior officers!
Therefore, my student doesn't need you, old pirate, to educate him anymore, Dark King Rayleigh!!!
"Black Arm Zephyr!!!"
Rayleigh, unusually enraged, reached out and grabbed Ace's other shoulder.
"He is Roger's son, and my godson. Why shouldn't I, as his father, have the right to educate him!"
I won't interfere with your other disciples, but him..."
"But he's still my old friend Garp's Sun Tzu!!!"
Zephyr abruptly interrupted Rayleigh, then snatched Ace away from him.
As he carried Ace away, Zephyr said rudely.
"This kid's talent is exceptional. He learned Armament Haki in just three days. However, his Observation Haki is a bit weak, and because of his Logia, he doesn't pay attention to physical training!"
Hmph, do you even know what education is? All you know is how to use your fists!
"Don't interfere with me!"
By this time, Zephyr had already walked away, leaving Rayleigh standing there, gritting his teeth.
Seeing Rayleigh's gritted teeth, Isuka patted Rayleigh's arm fearfully.
"Ahem, old man, Professor Zephyr has always been like this."
"Back in the Navy, even Garp and Sengoku couldn't interfere with his teaching process, he..."
"Don't Garp that bastard Garp to me, that damned Garp!"
I'll chop him down with my sword sooner or later!!!
Rayleigh turned away dejectedly and walked towards the swimming pool. Since Zephyr arrived, he had been unable to take over Gawain's training sessions anymore.
In essence, Zephyr has become Gawain's homeroom teacher, Rayleigh is his Conqueror's Haki teacher, Gion is his swordsmanship teacher, and Issho is his Observation Haki teacher.
If we could add an instructor specializing in Armament Haki and a teacher specializing in Seimei Kikan Taijutsu, then we'd have a complete teaching staff.
In short, Rayleigh has now been reduced to an elective course tutor!
Beside him, watching Rayleigh's departing figure and listening to Rayleigh muttering curses.
Isuka was genuinely confused.
It was Zephyr who was arguing with Rayleigh, but Rayleigh ended up scolding Garp instead.
Is this what adults are like...?
The adult world is so hard to understand...!
Just as Iska was Isuka, Gawain came to Isuka's side.
Gawain casually patted the girl's head and said with a smile.
"A bit hard to understand, huh? Haha, these are the older generation of this sea."
They all have rules and goals in their hearts, just like Garp chased Roger and Rayleigh, Zephyr chased Shiki. They were never mortal enemies to begin with.
In addition to certain special reasons, haha, anyway, in Rayleigh's eyes, if the Navy is wrong, it's all Garp's fault!
Perhaps in Whitebeard's view, all the Navy's mistakes were Sengoku's fault, since Sengoku was Whitebeard's mortal Sengoku.
After saying that, Gawain released Isuka and headed to the training ground on his own. At the same time, Isuka, who was in a daze, immediately noticed Gawain's clothes.
The next moment, Isuka quickly called out to Ace, who was being carried in the distance.
"Ace, look! Gawain isn't shirtless, he's wearing clothes!!!"
"Cough cough!!!"
Before Ace could even look over, Gawain himself was nearly choked by Isuka's words.
What do you mean I'm actually wearing clothes?
Am I always naked?!
In the distance, watching the interaction between Gawain and his group, and then looking at Ace lecturing Zephyr.
Ain and Binz exchanged excited glances.
Ain said happily.
"This ship is fantastic! It's like a moving island, making us feel none of the hardships of a long voyage."
The comrades here are all great too; none of the officers are as arrogant as the Fleet Admiral and Admiral!
Look, Professor Zephyr looks so much younger! He's rediscovered a bit of his old passion!!!
"Yeah yeah..."
Hearing Ain's words, Binz rubbed his sleepy eyes, feeling a bit unwell.
"This ship is great in every way, but there's so much work involved. It's the first time I've ever imagined that my abilities would be used to plant trees and grow crops for everyone!"
Yesterday, Brother Jinbe even asked me to grow chili peppers, and I..."
"Brother Binz, hahaha!!!"
Jinbe had Binz finished speaking than Jinbe got up and ran towards Binz, wearing his usual casual black and gold pajamas.
"Old man, hurry up, get to work!"
I used all the chili peppers from yesterday in last night's stew, and it tasted absolutely amazing, haha!
Let's plant some Sichuan peppercorns and star anise today, haha!!!
"I...!!!"
Hearing Jinbe's words, Binz was completely stunned.
I'm a warrior!
I'm really not a farmer!!!
Who can understand me?!
Waaaaah!