You Will Become the Symbol of Justice!

"Of course not."

Faced with Zephyr's question,

Luo Yi's answer was decisive.

What Ability User? He wasn't an Ability User!

Old man, don't make things up!

"This is my talent, Admiral Zephyr."

He said it without batting an eye.

"I was born with exceptionally sharp senses—I can perceive certain unusual things in the natural environment, such as the moisture in the air and invisible fluctuations within it."

That was what he said.

Smoker, who was standing nearby, immediately wore a subtle expression.

Luo Yi had given him the same explanation before, and Smoker had even tried to learn Wave Fist from him, attempting to sense those so-called "invisible fluctuations."

Unfortunately, he had failed to learn anything from it.

"Fluctuations?"

Clearly, Zephyr was no different.

The former admiral, who had mastered Martial Arts Style and Haki throughout his life, furrowed his brows as though deep in thought.

But seeing this, Luo Yi didn't feel flustered in the slightest.

Because he knew very well.

As his Devil Fruit Ability grew stronger and the types of abilities he possessed increased,

even if he tried his best to conceal them, he would inevitably begin to display traits beyond those of ordinary people.

Zephyr certainly wouldn't be the only one to have questions like this.

So Luo Yi had made plans long ago.

Rather than pretending to be an utterly ordinary person until someone discovered that something was wrong,

he might as well reveal certain things from the very beginning.

That was also why he hadn't hidden Wave Fist when he was dealing with Smoker.

As for whether Zephyr would believe him this time—

"I see."

That was inevitable.

"To possess such a talent... Truly remarkable."

At that moment, Zephyr let out a heartfelt exclamation.

That was right.

After a brief moment of surprise, he no longer doubted Luo Yi's words.

As for why, Luo Yi understood that very well too.

"Ivankov can blow apart rocks with a wink."

"Miss Goldenweek can control people's minds and movements through paintings made with colored paints. She can even use them to strengthen objects, which is even more miraculous than a Devil Fruit Ability."

"The Mink Tribe is born with the ability to control static electricity and enter its unique Sulong form."

"One of the Four Emperors, Big Mom, could kill a legendary hero of the Giant Tribe when she was still a child. Even without Haki coating her body, she was terrifyingly strong."

"Not to mention the various special races. Almost every one of them possesses unique abilities."

That was the reason.

In this pirate world, upon this vast sea where the strong gathered,

there were countless geniuses with "special talents."

And the role Luo Yi was playing at this moment was merely that of one among them.

Therefore, to a powerful figure like Zephyr, who had broad experience and expansive horizons, this wasn't something worth doubting.

After all, when all was said and done, wasn't Zephyr himself—someone who had become an admiral—a "monster"?

Of course, there was only one problem.

The "talent" Luo Yi had displayed this time was special even among the geniuses of this sea.

It was even enough to earn Zephyr's praise.

"Your physical strength and Life Force are so powerful that you hardly seem human. Combined with your talent, I even suspect that you might be descended from some special race."

By now, the former Marine admiral had already begun to let his imagination run wild.

"To sense fluctuations in the air and create such a unique style of punches—you clearly possess extraordinary combat instincts and talent in Martial Arts Style."

"You said just now that you can sense the moisture in your surroundings. That is the key to the Fish-Man Tribe's Fish-Man Karate, which means you may be capable of learning it."

"Oh, and in Wano Country, there is supposedly a style called Foxfire Style. It can slash flames out of the air with a sword, and it likewise requires a subtle sensitivity to the surrounding environment. You have talent in that regard as well."

"And..."

He murmured about several special Martial Arts Styles he knew before looking at Luo Yi.

"A monstrous physique and Life Force, innate perception, and the talent to learn and develop various Martial Arts Styles—and you aren't even an Ability User."

"Perfect. Absolutely perfect."

Zephyr murmured, his expression growing even more solemn.

Then the admiral stared intensely at Luo Yi and spoke each word slowly.

"Luo Yi—you brat, become my disciple."

The moment he said this,

the Training Ground fell silent.

Disciple?

After hearing Zephyr's words, Luo Yi was stunned as well. "Admiral Zephyr, didn't Vice Admiral Billoss already arrange for me to train under you?"

Smoker also furrowed his brows in confusion.

But Binz, standing to the side, wore an unprecedented look of shock.

He stared at Zephyr in disbelief, as though trying to confirm that he had heard correctly.

However, Zephyr's next words confirmed Binz's suspicion. "No, that isn't what I meant."

He looked at Luo Yi. "I have indeed taught many disciples throughout my life. They were all students who made me proud."

"But unfortunately, to this day, no one has truly inherited my legacy—not even the most outstanding among them. Sakazuki, Kuzan, Borsalino—they couldn't do it either."

"But Luo Yi Amos—you possess such talent."

He extended a hand and opened his mouth in a bold grin.

"So I hope you'll leave the Detention Unit and come work with me. I'll teach you seriously, and then we'll go defeat those pirates together!"

When he mentioned pirates, a calm yet absolute chill flashed through his eyes.

At this point, aside from Binz, who seemed to have known this already,

both Luo Yi and Smoker were completely dumbfounded.

Smoker in particular now understood what Zephyr meant by "disciple."

He wasn't referring to the students he had taught as an instructor.

He meant a true inheritor of his strength and Martial Arts Style.

The distinction was enormous.

After all, Zephyr's position within the Marines could easily be described as one who had cultivated students throughout the ranks.

The Fleet Admiral and Marine Hero were his old friends, all Three Admirals were his disciples, and nearly every elite Vice Admiral in the Marines had trained under him.

It could be said that unless Zephyr betrayed the Marines, Luo Yi, as his inheriting disciple, would inevitably inherit all of these connections in the future.

But "Black Arm" Zephyr betraying the Marines?

Smoker wouldn't even consider such a possibility. If that ever happened, he would chew up every cigar on his chest and swallow them all.

So even he couldn't help sighing at this moment. "Luo Yi's luck is really incredible."

Yet just as Smoker was pondering this,

"..."

Luo Yi, who had heard Zephyr's words, also furrowed his brows.

After a moment, he asked, "Admiral Zephyr, when you say I have talent, are you referring to my body?"

From Zephyr's reaction just now, it wasn't difficult for him to guess.

"That's right."

Zephyr nodded without hesitation. "The true essence of the Martial Arts Style I created can only be cultivated by someone with a monstrous body and Life Force."

"And your talent may very well allow your future achievements to surpass even mine."

He looked at Luo Yi, the deepest anticipation hidden within his words.

"When that time comes, you will become the Symbol of Justice on this sea."

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