"Call..."
Gawain let out a long sigh of relief, then got out of bed.
With only Hancock by his side to take care of him, Gawain sensed that Gion, Mihawk, and the others were on the other side of the Red Line, the side facing the Great Pirates of the New World.
Gawain couldn't sense what they were wary of, but whatever they were wary of, it couldn't be anything good.
Mihawk was arrogant enough, but with the addition of chakra and mastery of ninja Mihawk, he became even more arrogant.
The fact that such Mihawk observer could be on high alert means there's a serious problem.
Thinking of this, Gawain rubbed his legs and then placed them on the edge of the bed.
Hancock woke up leisurely and saw Gawain trying to get out of bed. Instinctively, she stretched her beautiful body and reached down to retrieve her cute pink slippers with the Snake Princess pattern.
He carefully rubbed Gawain's feet. The adult had been in a coma for half a year, and he needed to help the adult adapt to his current body as soon as possible.
After warming Gawain's feet by rubbing them, Hancock helped him put on Gawain shoes, and then couldn't resist secretly kissing the fingers that had been rubbing Gawain's soles.
Adults wipe their feet themselves every day, so their feet are very clean and soft.
Hancock couldn't help but chuckle, then got up and sat down next to Gawain, putting her arm around Gawain waist as she spoke.
"My lord, you're awake."
"He woke up and even mastered some new and unique observation skills."
Come on, tell me what's happened in the last six months. Let's go out for a walk together so everyone won't keep worrying about me."
As they spoke, Gawain took Hancock's arm, and the two walked out of the bedroom together.
After a quick rinse, we rinsed everything together for about an hour.
Gawain donned his cloak and walked onto the deck, facing the sea breeze.
As they walked, Hancock explained to Gawain.
"In the past six months, the pressure from the Four Blues has been far greater than we imagined. Even with the legendary pirate Rayleigh in charge, the young pirates of the Four Blues have not shown any intention of giving up."
For a full six months, the Reverse Mountain base had to deal with at least several hundred pirate crews every day.
Although they were relatively weak, the constant warfare put immense pressure on the soldiers.
Therefore, Mr. Yixiao and we, including ourselves, set aside a portion of our forces to rotate with the soldiers at the Reverse Mountain stronghold.
In addition, some cadres were rotated.
We're sorry, we can't always stick to your original arrangements.
Mr. Issho and Mr. Rayleigh asked me to apologize to you through the Den Den Mushi, saying they couldn't do better.
"There's nothing to apologize for; they did their best."
My grand pronouncements do not represent future trends; the changes they make to reality are precisely what I need."
Gawain nodded, then waved to the people who saw him.
Following Gawain's movements, one after another, the crew members of the Dark Bird Ship saw Gawain.
First came countless stomping sounds spreading outwards, followed by heartfelt cheers.
Even though everyone on the ship was incredibly busy, and even though their bodies and faces were covered in sweat, their cheers revealed an indescribable sense of relief.
Looking at the cheering crowd, Hancock sighed softly.
"In the past six months, our Sea Train project has made significant progress."
Not only has the Grand Line already had 40% of its routes covered by Sea Train, but the New World and the Four Blues have also seen a small number of additional Sea Train routes.
However, to achieve this scale of industrial expansion, our workers are under great pressure, working almost thirteen hours a day.
However, we have no shortage of funds, and the workers' income is very high.
Although most of the wages we paid to our workers were spent by them on the ship and in the pubs and casinos on Sabaody Island, we did at least help create a more affluent environment for many families.
However, sir, this situation won't last long.
Maybe one year, maybe two years.
When people's inherent fatigue becomes uncontrollable, the pressure from work may break them down.
We... we might need to slow down.
This is what Miss Robin and Miss Kalifa wanted me to tell you after they took the time to talk to you, hoping I would tell you after you wake up.
As for Miss Nami, who is in charge of finances...
She just felt that we were paying her too much...
At this point, Hancock frowned in annoyance.
Although she doesn't have a habit of spending money, she doesn't need expensive cosmetics to maintain her beauty.
However, Hancock was still very unhappy about Nami's tendency to cut everyone's pension, including hers.
Ninety-nine percent of the pensions received by the cadres were re-donated to the Dark Bird Treasury.
Even so, Nami was still dissatisfied, which made Hancock very unhappy.
Gawain, standing nearby, could understand Nami's thoughts.
As the most perceptive person handling the money, Nami sees the flow of funds far more clearly than any layperson.
Hancock saw that people weren't really interested in the annuity.
Nami, however, was worried that if the number of cadres increased, if the pension expenditures grew larger, and if the passion and ideals of the Dark Bird were no longer as pure as they were now, then the excessive pension expenditures would naturally create huge problems for the treasury.
Everyone has their own perspective and desires, and even as a leader, Gawain cannot comment on this.
With no external defenses, the mindset of "poisonous vegetables" prevails.
When there are no factions within, all sorts of strange and unusual things happen.
The conflicts between Nami and other executives, as well as Crocodile, Doflamingo, and Shiryu, who hold different ideologies from the Dark Bird mainstream, are also an indispensable part of Gawain.
Anyone who has owned a dog knows that when you only have one dog, that dog always wants to be the boss. It constantly craves to claim the entire territory of the house, and especially likes to put its butt on your head when it sleeps.
But what if you have two or more dogs?
The dogs will never try to challenge your position again.
Because they're all busy vying for favor.
Internal factional rivalry and competition are essential for leaders.
Gawain was happy to let this competition continue to expand because, as things stand, the righteous faction within the Dark Bird Faction was simply too strong.
But now is not the time to talk about that. After a brief moment of thought, Gawain pulled Hancock up, and the two of them transformed into Inazuma and disappeared from the Dark Bird Ship in the blink of an eye.
A moment later...
Crack!
With Rumble-Rumble Fruit roar, Gawain appeared between Gion and Mihawk.
Gion and Mihawk were about ten meters apart, both gazing at the distant sea.
So after Gawain landed, he released Hancock and asked the two of them softly.
What are you observing?
"Grown ups!"
"Gawain."
Gion and Mihawk greeted each other, and then Gion couldn't wait to speak.
"Last time, you were asleep for more than three months."
This time, he was in a coma for as long as half a year.
I... I'm very worried.
But it's great that you seem to be doing well.
As for the present situation, about two months ago, the Whitebeard Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates seemed to have reached some kind of agreement, and the two pirate crews appeared side by side near the Red Line.
Most importantly, the Red-Haired Pirates are also nearby, they...
They seem to have had some kind of conflict with the Whitebeard Pirates.
However, despite the contradictions, these Three Emperors -level pirate crews seem to have a certain degree of tacit understanding.
That tacit understanding is relative to the pressure they each bring to each other.
The pressure they faced from our blockade of the Grand Line for over nine months was far greater.
I spoke with Sakazuki two days ago. Sakazuki predicted that the New World pirates would soon launch a full-scale attack on the Red Line.
Although the attacks from Four Blues on Reverse Mountain continue, what ultimately determines whether we can continue the blockade plan is the impact from the New World.
Our enemies are not only the Three Emperors Pirates, but also a series of great pirates from Beehive Island with bounties exceeding 800 million.
While we were watching the other side, there were also more than two hundred pirates with bounties exceeding eight hundred million watching us!
Not only us, but even the navy is now undergoing reorganization and preparation for war.
Fortunately, you have woken up, which greatly increases our chances of winning.
You woke up just in time!
After saying that, Gion gave a sweet smile, and then she couldn't help but shyly smooth her long hair at her temples.
Mihawk, unconcerned about Gion was saying, waited for Mihawk to finish her report before eagerly speaking to Gawain Gion.
"I don't care at all about what Gion said."
It's nothing more than pirates gathering to start a war with us, so let's fight!
More than that, I'd like to know what you gained from this deep sleep.
After your last awakening, you created the astonishing power system of chakra.
What about this time?
What have you mastered this time?
As soon as he finished speaking, Mihawk squinted and looked at Gawain expectantly.
Meeting Mihawk's gaze, Gawain nodded slightly and smiled.
"This time the gains are not as great as the last time. This time I have mastered a breathing method that I can slowly practice anytime, anywhere, and an observation method that can supplement the formation of Observation Haki."
The breathing method is simply the breathing method, while the means of observation I call "Transparent World."
The strength of Observation Haki lies in its ability to observe everything, including the wind and the future, thereby judging every move of the enemy.
The Transparent World allows one to observe every pore and cell of the enemy, thoroughly understanding every weakness, even the weaknesses hidden behind their abilities.
In addition, there is a type called "striped" which can slightly enhance physical fitness.
However, this ability can only be used by those who have fully mastered the Six Powers and possess sufficiently strong physical abilities.
With stronger physical fitness, one can reach a higher level.
However, if one's physical condition is insufficient, the markings will become a vengeful ghost, preventing the user from living past the age of twenty-five!
At the same time Gawain was speaking, in the Xianyang Palace in Gawain's mind.
Kaido, grinning broadly, swung his spiked club and slammed Yoriichi, whose Yoriichi Tsugikuni was filled with emotion, to the ground.
Thump!
As Yoriichi Tsugikuni collapsed on the training ground, Kaido laughed and said to him.
"Your swordsmanship is very strong, really strong. With the support of the Xianyang Palace, your cultivation speed is comparable to that of the top swordsmen in my world."
But that's far from enough, haha, you're not capable of providing His Majesty with sufficient assistance right now!
You and I are His Majesty's only two terracotta warriors. You must become as strong as me in order to assist His Majesty in his next exploration mission!
Come on, get up, kid.
Let Teacher Kaido teach you what a man's body should really look like!
Forget the breathing techniques you've been practicing in the past. Those methods may make you faster, but what you need now is pure, more powerful physical strength!
Only after arriving here did I finally understand that the body is the ship of the soul!
I need to build you into a giant ship just like me, kid!
As soon as he finished speaking, Kaido suddenly raised the Hassaikai, Kongo Kabura instantly sent Yoriichi Tsugikuni flying.
Yoriichi, his mouth full of blood Yoriichi Tsugikuni, continued to roll on the ground, but he quickly became frightened and looked at Kaido with anticipation.
"One New World after another—this is the life of God!"
When I fulfilled my promise and took my own life in front of the adults, I was already determined to give everything for them to repay the gifts they had given me and my world!
So, it's just a little bit of pain.
What's more, I'm constantly enjoying the feeling of gradually becoming stronger through pain!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Yoriichi Tsugikuni rushed forward, for in his eyes, Kaido had long since lost his human form.
Kaido is now a mass of cells, a mass of flesh and blood, a constantly flowing pool of blood and trembling veins!
Most importantly.
Kaido's enormous heart was Yoriichi Tsugikuni!
The Transparent World and the Observation Haki are two complementary forces.
One of them is used in defense, allowing you to anticipate the enemy's movements to the greatest extent possible.
The other one is used for offense!
That would show everyone that if you hit the enemy in any spot, they would die instantly!
Just like the death line in the eyes of the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception!
The Xianyang Palace in the Gawain.
Gawain arrived at the New World base shortly after appearing beside Mihawk.
Before Gawain could explain the markings, breathing techniques, and key points of the Transparent World to Mihawk and Gion in detail...
Two figures, one in gold and one in red, suddenly crossed the sea and air, appearing before Gawain.
After landing, the two simply bowed to Gawain then quickly went to his side.
"Well, Gawain, it's been a long time. Borsalino sends his greetings."
"Sakazuki greets Your Excellency!"
After exchanging greetings, Sakazuki quickly continued speaking to Gawain.
"My lord, your arrival is perfectly timed. Just last night, some unfavorable news emerged from Mary Geoise."
The large-scale gathering of pirates from the New World has caused unease and discontent among some of the Celestial Dragon families in Mary Geoise!
Among them, the Celestial Dragon families, who experienced the God Valley Incident decades ago, were particularly active, and they appealed to the Five Elders more than once.
Although the Donquixote Family, the Rosward Family, and your family are all on your side, the pressure from the Celestial Dragon is still too great!
"Oh?"
Upon hearing Akainu's words, Gawain's brows furrowed slightly.
"Sakazuki, what did the Five Elders say?"
He asked softly.
In response to Gawain's question, Sakazuki paused for a moment before replying.
"The Five Elders support your plan to blockade the Grand Line."
However, the Five Elders will not allow the New World pirates to continue putting pressure on Mary Geoise.
Therefore..."