Time flies, and it's the third day since I returned to Mary Geoise.
At approximately 6:20 a. m., Jinbe got out of bed.
Looking around, well, thank goodness, no scary maids came in today. I decided to change my clothes.
Just a couple of days ago, as soon as these old men got out of bed, a whole bunch of maids barged in, fussing and laughing, to serve them as they washed up and changed.
This terrified the group of old men; even on the Dark Bird Ship, they had never experienced such decadent treatment!
On the first day, Jinbe others gathered together and had a serious talk with the maids, hoping they would not do that.
The next day, they still did what they wanted.
This one thing actually escalated to the point that it reached Gawain's ears. When Gawain asked, well...
The reason the maids were so enthusiastic was because he hadn't been home in so long.
The Mary Geoise maids, without a master, are so bored at home they're practically growing mushrooms!
They were reluctant to wait until the adults returned with their guests, even if the guests were of lower status, the maids still put in their best effort to serve them with utmost care.
With such thoughts in mind, wouldn't the maids secretly increase the intensity of the training for the officers?
It was only Gawain gave the order, telling them that it wasn't necessary, that the maids regretfully abandoned their desire to increase the intensity.
Seeing that no one came in, Jinbe felt relieved and then took off the pajama pants he had specially put on the night before.
He's Fish-Man, so he either sleeps in the water or in bed, and he doesn't really like wearing many clothes.
How can I describe it? He could sleep with a loincloth hanging down his back; that's because he became more particular after coming to Mary Geoise.
One can imagine how embarrassed he must have been on the first day the maids barged in.
Jinbe still can't forget the day he almost turned from a blue fish into a red fish...
Letting out a long sigh, Jinbe took a shower, then put on his military uniform and stepped out of the room in the boots he was gradually getting used to.
Although three days had passed, he still couldn't remember the way to Mary Geoise, so he used his Observation Haki briefly and followed Gawain's scent.
Leaving the courtyard, crossing the backyard, and following the clanging of metal being hammered, Jinbe arrived at the training ground.
Upon seeing Jinbe, he smiled and waved the bucket in his hand from a distance.
"Brother Jinbe, you're awake, right? How about going fishing?"
Mary Geoise is different from the outside world; it has an astonishing amount of entertainment. They not only have their own teams, but also a league composed of eighteen Celestial Dragon family teams.
Besides various ball games, there are even competitions for things like fishing. If you win, you can supposedly take away a few slaves at a reasonable price!
At this point, Yi Xiao raised the bucket in his hand with a heavy smile.
"Since slaves can be chosen, I'm going to get serious this time. Even if I have to cheat with my abilities, I'm going to win many matches!"
Although we can't save everyone right now, if I win, I can at least select a few of the most pitiful people and bring them back to my family, giving them a relatively easy life!
As soon as he finished speaking, Ichisho picked up the fish bucket and looked at Jinbe expectantly.
Upon hearing Ichiro's words, Jinbe glared fiercely.
"Is this even possible? That's unbelievable!"
Jinbe's face flushed red, and then he shook his head helplessly.
"Since it's about saving lives, I'm naturally willing to participate!"
But... well, fishing is something... well, I don't have the ability to cheat!
So, cough cough, I'll go out into town and see if there are any boxing matches or karate competitions!
If there is such a thing, I'll still rely on that to save people...
After saying that, Jinbe lowered his head in shame. As a serious angler, not catching any fish was Jinbe pain for Jinbe.
Across from him, Issho seemed to understand why Jinbe had retreated, so he pondered for a moment, then smiled.
"I understand. I'll go fishing by myself then. I'm off."
"Oh, Brother Yixiao, doesn't Shiryu usually go fishing with you? Why didn't he go?"
Jinbe asked enviously, and upon hearing this, he smiled, remained silent for a moment, and then shook his head.
"Shiryu temporarily gone to serve as a guard for Shalria. I heard he's going to participate in a death game called the Death Hunt for Shalria!"
More than fifty Celestial Dragon send out their best slaves or guards to fight, and only one of the fifty-plus guards will survive to the end!
In this competition, each Celestial Dragon contributes 300 million Beli, and whoever's slave is left at the end wins all the Celestial Dragon, representing that slave.
If Shiryu wins in the end, Shalria will win more than 15 billion Beli in just one round!
Shalria promised us that she only wanted to win, and she would give all the Beli to Gawain, which meant giving them to our Dark Bird Ship to use."
At this point, Yixiao gently shook his head. Although many of the participants had guards, most were pirates with bounties of over 200 million, or outstanding warriors from all over the world who were offered as tribute to Mary Geoise.
This custom has existed all over the world. For example, when Kaido was young, after he made a name for himself in his country, wasn't he given to the Navy and Mary Geoise by their king?
That king wanted to rely on the merit of paying tribute to Kaido in an attempt to gain the qualification to participate in the Reverie that year.
Kaido's downfall as a pirate stemmed from his rejection of the Navy and Mary Geoise on this issue.
In short, many of those who participate in the survival game are innocent and pitiful people.
Shiryu enjoyed killing, and he took pleasure in it; he didn't care who died by his hand.
And myself...
Yi Xiao pursed her lips.
Although he pitied those who deserved pity, he knew that even without Shiryu, they would not have escaped death.
As for Shiryu, he's working hard to make money for the Dark Bird Ship; I really shouldn't be pouring cold water on his efforts...
With that thought in mind, Yixiao picked up the Celestial Dragon- exclusive fishing tackle bucket that the head maid had given him, and swayed as he went out the door.
Watching Issho walk away into the distance, Jinbe sighed enviously. Then he went to Brooke's side and asked the head maid about it.
After making many inquiries, Jinbe found his target.
He certainly couldn't play battle royale with Shiryu, but he could still enjoy things like the surfing competition popular in Pangea Castle's XC District, or the bloody boxing matches held only at night.
I could easily go and participate myself.
And so, after watching Gawain and Rayleigh's fight, Jinbe staggered away from the clan area.
From then on, a legend of the fat Fish-Man was etched in the boxing ring of Mary Geoise.
That year, he had his hands in his pockets and didn't know what an opponent was!
There are probably no more than thirty to fifty people on this sea who are qualified to defeat the Shichibukai!
Could those people possibly be in the Mary Geoise residential area?
How could that be!
Jinbe left, Gawain and Rayleigh continued their relentless battle in the training ground.
The two fought from around 6:00 PM until 10:30 PM before finally ending the battle.
Looking at the training ground, torn apart by sword energy, Rayleigh nodded with great appreciation.
"You little rascal, your progress is truly astounding! It's only been a little over three months since you defeated Shiki, and now you can already hold your own against me with just your swordsmanship!"
At this point, Rayleigh was truly astonished. When he first became Gawain's teacher, he had no idea that Gawain would have such potential!
Although he ate the Rumble-Rumble Fruit midway through, even if the Devil Fruit was powerful, it shouldn't have enhanced Gawain's swordsmanship, right?
In just over a year, Gawain has made such progress!
With such swordsmanship talent, even if he, Gion, and Shiryu were all together, they probably couldn't match Gawain!
Incomprehensible!!!
Listening to Rayleigh's praise, Gawain gently wiped the sweat from his brow.
Rayleigh may be old, but his swordsmanship is far from aging. Even if Rayleigh can't beat youngsters like Mihawk and Shanks now, he's still at least one of those monsters who are considered Emperors!
Even the worst monster is still a monster!
As for myself, after defeating Shiki, I underwent more than three months of grueling training, and I actually managed to barely reach the threshold of becoming a monster just by relying on my swordsmanship!
If that's the case...
Although I haven't yet mastered Rokushiki techniques and possessed my own Seimei Kikan skills.
Although its own Devil Fruit has not yet Awakening.
Despite all the "althoughs," even just considering his swordsmanship and Devil Fruit abilities combined, he could truly be considered a monster at this moment!!!
In the distance, watching Gawain chatting and laughing with Rayleigh, Brooke's eyes practically popped out of their sockets!
Is this still the same Gawain from back then?
Back then, adults would start to feel breathless just walking a dozen kilometers through the streets of Mary Geoise.
As a result, after a year at sea, the adult returned as a great swordsman who could unleash sword energy with a series of rapid bursts!
The adult can even fight to a draw with Dark King Rayleigh and the vice-captain of the Pirate King!
This... this... you're a monster, aren't you?!
For a time, even little Brooke had the idea of cultivating, after all, she was the head maid of the adults!
She likes whatever the adults like; since the adults like swordsmanship, she can like it too!
She probably can't compare to adults, and it's impossible for her to become as strong as an adult after just over a year of training...
As she pondered this, Brooke secretly glanced into the distance. At that very moment, Zephyr was leading his young disciples, who had finished their training, to the kitchen area to steal the food Zeff had prepared.
Although Grandpa Zephyr's actions were somewhat unreliable, he was, after all, the teacher of three Marine Admiral.
Brooke gritted her teeth inwardly. Tonight Zephyr, she would visit Master Zephyr and become his disciple!
Moreover, I must learn swordsmanship!!!
Starting today, I'm going to become a female swordswoman!!!
Just as Brooke was thinking this, Gawain gently waved from afar.
In an instant, Brooke's legs swung swiftly, and she darted to Gawain's side.
However, just as Brooke arrived, another girl appeared opposite Brooke!
Looking at the gentle girl, Brooke gritted her teeth slightly.
The adults' subordinates are all excellent, especially Doflamingo, who was once a member of the Donquixote Family!
With such a person becoming the adult's subordinate, the adult's reputation suddenly soared in Mary Geoise.
Even Doflamingo, whom Brooke admires, is completely displeased with the girl opposite Brooke!
Why is it that whenever an adult needs help, that girl always tries to be there for them?
Damn it, she's just the master's personal secretary, and I'm the master's head maid!
Besides, this is Mary Geoise, our own territory. That guy should have given the adult to us!
While gritting her teeth in frustration, Brooke glanced at Gawain without showing any emotion; she wasn't going to look at that wretched secretary Kaya!
Across from him, Gawain chuckled and sighed. Little Brooke looked just like a hen whose eggs had been stolen, haha.
This child's self-control is still lacking. Although she tried her best to restrain herself, even from a distance, I could smell the sourness emanating from her.
While chuckling to himself, Gawain reached out and ruffled Brooke's hair.
Then he turned to Kaya and said with a smile.
"Kaya, this is Mary Geoise. Even you should take a break every now and then."
You should spend some time with Uta and Shirahoshi, and get some rest.
In Mary Geoise, I'll leave the work here to little Brooke."
After saying that, Gawain withdrew his hand from Brooke's head and gently patted Kaya's shoulder.
Go ahead.
"Yes, sir~".
Upon receiving Gawain's explicit instructions, Kaya then she immediately became happy.
She's been in Mary Geoise for three days now, and seeing everyone having so much fun, she really wants to join in the fun too!
As for Kaya's opponent, Brooke couldn't hide her joy. If she had a little tail hanging behind her, it would definitely kick up a cloud of dust.
Looking at Kaya seriously for the first time, Brooke gave a victorious look and then proudly raised her chin.
Then, Brooke turned to Gawain and said excitedly.
"My lord, I'm here. What are your orders?"
Do you need me to bring people to prepare the training area, or do you need me to provide massage services after your workout?
Brooke has been secretly practicing massage for the past year~~~."
As soon as she finished speaking, Brooke's big eyes sparkled as she looked at Gawain.
Meeting the child's expectant gaze, Gawain nodded gently.
"Both of these things are necessary. Also, find two male massage therapists to give Grandpa Rayleigh a good massage."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain looked at Shakky from afar. Meeting Gawain's gaze, Shakky had been looking over when she heard the word "massage," raised her right hand and then gave him a thumbs up.
As for Rayleigh, upon hearing Gawain's words, he quickly shook his head.
"Forget it, forget it. I don't want a man to rub my muscles. Just thinking about it is terrifying."
"For this massage, you should find me a few pretty women... Hiss!!!"
Feeling a sudden, chilling blast of air emanating from behind him, Rayleigh abruptly stopped speaking, then quickly patted Gawain on the shoulder.
"What massage? No decent person would do massage. How could someone do something so improper as massage?"
I won't refuse or take it. It's almost lunchtime, so I'll just wait here for the food to be served!
You... cough cough, go by yourself!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh turned around sheepishly and gave Shakky a "look how great I am" look.
While forcing a smile on Shakky's face, Rayleigh was filled with remorse in his heart.
I was too impulsive back then. Why did I bring Shakky onto this pirate ship?
I knew I had made a mistake. This path was so dangerous; how could I have been so heartless as to drag Shakky into it?!
I made a mistake!!!