"Of course not."
Facing Admiral Zephyr's question.
Luo Yi's answer was decisive.
What ability user? He wasn't an ability user!
Old man, don't talk nonsense!
"This is my talent, Admiral Zephyr."
He said with a calm expression.
"My senses have always been very sharp--I can feel special things in the natural environment, like the moisture in the air, and the invisible fluctuations in the air."
He said so.
At this, Smoker beside him showed a subtle expression.
Because Luo Yi had given him the same explanation before, and he had tried to follow Luo Yi to learn Wave Fist and feel the so-called 'invisible fluctuations'.
But unfortunately, he hadn't learned anything from it.
"Fluctuations?"
And clearly, Admiral Zephyr was the same at this moment.
The former admiral, who had mastered physical techniques and Haki his entire life, frowned, seemingly deep in thought.
But seeing this scene, Luo Yi wasn't flustered.
Because Luo Yi knew very well.
As his Devil Fruit Ability grew stronger and the types of abilities increased.
Even if he tried his best to conceal it, he would inevitably show extraordinary aspects.
Questions like the current one would definitely not be the only ones Admiral Zephyr had.
Therefore, Luo Yi had already made plans.
Instead of pretending to be an ordinary person all the time and then being discovered as abnormal.
He might as well reveal some things from the beginning.
This was also why he hadn't hidden the 'Wave Fist' when facing Smoker before.
As for whether Admiral Zephyr would believe his words at this moment...
"I see."
That was inevitable.
"To possess such talent. Truly remarkable."
At this moment, Zephyr let out such a sigh of admiration.
That's right.
After a brief moment of surprise at Luo Yi's words, he no longer doubted them.
As for the reason behind this, Luo Yi understood it very well.
"Ivankov can shatter rocks with a seductive glance."
"Miss Goldenweek can control people's minds and actions with her paintings, and even use them to strengthen objects, which is more miraculous than a Devil Fruit Ability."
"The Mink Tribe can naturally manipulate static electricity and possess the unique 'Sulong' form."
"One of the Four Emperors, 'Big Mom', could kill a legendary hero of the Giant Tribe when she was just a child. Her body was terrifyingly strong even without Haki."
"Not to mention all sorts of special races. Almost every one of them has unique abilities."
This was the reason.
In this Pirate world, on this sea where strong individuals gathered.
Genius with 'special talents' were truly countless.
And what Luo Yi was portraying at this moment was merely one of them.
Therefore, for a strong person like Zephyr, who had sufficient experience and a broad perspective, he wouldn't harbor too much doubt about it.
After all, Zephyr himself, who had become an Admiral, wasn't he also a 'Monster'?
Of course, the only issue was.
With the 'talent' Luo Yi had displayed this time, he was special even among the geniuses on this sea.
It was even enough to make Zephyr marvel.
"Your physical strength and Life Force are so strong they're not like a human's at all. Combined with your talent, I even suspect you might be the descendant of some special race?"
At this moment, the former Marine Admiral had already begun to speculate.
"Being able to sense the fluctuations in the air to create this unique martial art shows you have ample Combat Intuition and physical technique talent."
"You just said you can sense the moisture in the environment. This is the key to the Fish-Man Race's 'Fish-Man Karate', indicating you have the potential to learn it."
"Oh, right. In Wano Country, there's also a 'Foxfire Style.' It allows one to slash flames through the air with a sword. It also requires a subtle perception of the surrounding environment. You have a talent for that too."
"And there's more."
He murmured about some of the special Martial Arts Styles he knew, looking at Luo Yi.
"A Monster Physique and Life Force, innate perceptive abilities, and the talent to learn and develop various martial arts, and you're not even an Ability User."
"Perfect, absolutely perfect."
Zephyr muttered, his expression growing even more serious.
Then, the Admiral's gaze fixed intently on Luo Yi, and he spoke word by word.
"Luo Yi—you, boy, become my disciple."
As soon as these words were spoken.
The training ground fell silent for a moment.
Disciple?
Hearing Zephyr's words, Luo Yi was also taken aback. "Admiral Zephyr, didn't Vice Admiral Billoss already arrange for me to train with you?"
Smoker also frowned in confusion.
But at this moment, Binz, standing nearby, showed unprecedented surprise on his face.
He looked at Zephyr incredulously, as if to confirm the truth of his words.
But at this moment, Zephyr's words confirmed Binz's guess. "No, that's not what I meant."
He looked at Luo Yi. "I have indeed taught many disciples in my life, and they are all students I am proud of."
"But unfortunately, no one has truly inherited my mantle yet, not even the most outstanding ones. Sakazuki, Kuzan, Borsalino, they couldn't do it."
"But, Luo Yi Amos—you have such talent."
He extended his hand, grinning heartily.
"So, I hope you will leave the Detention Unit and come to me—I will teach you seriously, and then we will go together to hunt down those Pirates!"
When he spoke of Pirates, a calm yet absolute coldness flashed in his eyes.
Hearing this, apart from Binz, who seemed to have already known about it.
Luo Yi and Smoker were almost stunned.
Especially Smoker, who now understood.
The disciples Zephyr spoke of were not the students he taught as an instructor.
Rather, they were his true inheritors, those who had passed down his power and martial arts lineage.
This concept was entirely different.
It was no exaggeration to say that Zephyr's status within the Navy was such that his "Disciples Everywhere" was an understatement.
The Fleet Admiral and the Marine Hero were his old friends, the Three Admirals were all his disciples, and almost all of the Navy's most elite Vice Admirals had trained under him.
It could be said that unless Zephyr betrayed the Navy, Luo Yi, as his inheritor, would inevitably inherit all these connections in the future.
But, would "Black Arm" Zephyr betray the Navy?
Smoker wouldn't even consider such a possibility—if that happened, he'd chew up and swallow all the cigars on his chest.
So at this moment, even he couldn't help but sigh, "Luo Yi has really good luck."
But it was precisely as Smoker was contemplating this.
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Luo Yi, hearing Zephyr's words, also frowned.
After a moment, he asked, "Admiral Zephyr. When you say I have talent, do you mean my body?"
From Zephyr's reaction just now, it wasn't difficult for him to guess this.
"That's right."
Zephyr nodded without hesitation, "The true essence of the body techniques I created requires a monstrous body and Life Force to cultivate."
"And your talent is very likely to allow your future achievements to surpass this old man's."
He looked at Luo Yi, his words filled with the deepest expectations.
"At that time, you will become the Symbol of Justice on this great sea."
Thanks to the 10,000-point coin reward from the great Expert Zhuan Daqian, I really dare not add more chapters during the new book period. I will make up one extra chapter for you after it goes on the shelves.
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