Ares: My Body Is My Weapon

Ares' extremely serious and firm attitude made the Golden Lion nod in satisfaction.

Apart from his poor alcohol tolerance and tendency to mental lapses, his talent and work ethic were the most monstrous the Golden Lion had ever seen.

The Golden Lion reached for the other Great Grade sword at his waist, drawing Sakura Ten from its scabbard, and said, "The size of this sword isn't really suitable for you. Just make do with it for now. When I have time, I'll find someone to forge one specifically for you."

As he spoke, he used the Float-Float Fruit's power to float the sword in front of Ares.

Ares' physique was simply too large, and he was still growing. The size of his own weapons wasn't suitable for Ares' build.

His physique was better suited for a large cleaver or a naginata like Whitebeard Newgate's!

However, Ares didn't reach out to take the Golden Lion's sword. He said to the Golden Lion with a serious expression, "I don't need a weapon. My body is my weapon!"

"I believe that one day, my body will surpass even a Supreme Grade Sword!"

These words made the Golden Lion frown. He took a deep drag on his cigar and pondered for a moment before saying, "Then forget the sword. I want to see how far you can go in the future."

"It's truly exciting. Maybe you can even create your own style of swordsmanship!"

The Golden Lion had repeatedly sensed Ares' almost pathological and obsessive determination to forge his body into a "named sword."

It was also the reason that drove Ares to train his body in such a barbaric and violent manner.

He stopped trying to dissuade him. He then reached out and Sakura Ten flew into his left hand.

After a moment of thought, Shiki the Golden Lion warned Ares with a solemn expression, "Then use your arm as a sword. But remember, before your Armament Haki is strong enough, never use your hand to block the slash of a Great Swordsman."

With Ares' current strength, blocking a Great Swordsman's attack would only result in him being cut in half.

Ares nodded, remembering the Golden Lion's words. He was always extremely serious and meticulous when it came to things that could help him forge himself into a sword surpassing a Supreme Grade.

"Powerful swordsmanship isn't just about releasing slashes. Although you used the Flying... Slash that only swordsmen can use, your swordsmanship and the power of your slash are far from that of a true swordsman!" The Golden Lion recalled Ares swinging his arm to unleash a slash just now.

He immediately poured a bucket of cold water on Ares.

The Golden Lion held Withered Wood upright in his hand, the gleaming blade reflecting his unruly face. As he spoke, the cigar moved up and down in his mouth, "Now..."

"I'll start by breaking down the simplest single sword technique for you. Only after you learn the single movements can you perform the combo movements."

"First movement: Tang-bamboo!"

Swish!

A slash straight down from above!

"The key to generating power and the requirements of the movement are..." The Golden Lion patiently explained this very basic sword technique to Ares, then said, "Because you're using your body as a weapon, you can try using your arm or leg to perform the movements in swordsmanship."

Ares nodded, then raised his arm, opening and closing his five fingers to form a hand blade.

Whoosh!

A slash down!

Compared to the sharp, short gust of wind produced by the Golden Lion swinging Withered Wood, the sound of the wind from Ares' movement was longer and louder, mainly because his arm was very thick!

The Golden Lion nodded in satisfaction, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "This talent is indeed far beyond ordinary people. I sincerely look forward to you becoming a Great Swordsman in the future!!"

"Presumably, you will definitely cause a sensation throughout the entire sea in the future."

He also began to teach Ares swordsmanship, disassembling various basic movements one by one, and then telling Ares the key points.

With Ares' inhuman talent, half a day of training allowed Ares to quickly master the basic movements of swordsmanship.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on Ares' body, making his original bronze skin even darker and brighter, and drops of bean-sized sweat flowed down the contours of his muscles.

Enough to make countless bodybuilders from his past life shed tears of envy.

Whoosh!

Whoosh!

Bang!

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The sounds continued as Ares practiced the basic swordsmanship movements, using both his hands and feet, treating his hands as swords!

Treating his legs as swords!

He constantly replayed the Golden Lion's teachings in his mind, and constantly made adjustments based on his own situation.

He was not only replaying the Golden Lion's teaching movements, but also replaying his own movements!

Ares could clearly feel that the same movement, changes in his angle, force, etc., would lead to different powers, and his special function could help him find the mistakes and advantages in them!

The speed of progress was very fast!

The Golden Lion was no longer surprised by this. Ares had given him too many shocks. He was extremely satisfied with Ares' progress.

He sat casually on a smooth boulder, a smile appearing on the corner of his mouth from time to time, "This guy's learning in one day is equivalent to an ordinary person's learning in a month, or even longer."

"If he had appeared on the sea a few years earlier, he might have already been a terrifyingly strong man."

"Jie hahaha..."

"Perhaps everything is guided by fate. It allowed me, the Golden Lion, to meet such a swordsmanship genius. This gem will one day attract the attention of the whole world."

The Golden Lion's heart was filled with love and expectation for Ares.

After all, there's a saying that goes: anything can betray you, but... effort never will!!

Those who persist in their dreams and work tirelessly towards them are welcomed wherever they go.

Golden Lion reached out and stubbed out his cigar, stood up from the big rock, and shouted to Ares, "Hey, Ares, it's time to go back!"

"It'll be too late for dinner if we don't."

"Okay!"

Ares retracted his arm, looking like he hadn't had enough. He had only just stepped onto the path of swordsmanship, and besides, this amount of training was nothing to him!

The two returned to Skull Castle.

In the cafeteria.

Ares, ignoring Shakky's murderous gaze, devoured the food on the table like a whirlwind!

Stacks of plates piled high.

Golden Lion handed Ares a bottle of wine and said with a chuckle, "Ares, you have to cultivate your alcohol tolerance, or how will you enjoy the most joyful pirate banquet times in the future!"

Ares also unceremoniously took the wine from Golden Lion and gulped it down.

"Hah!!"

"Wine with meat, so satisfying!!"

He smacked his lips and continued to gobble it down, his eating manners quite savage.

Shakky, on the other hand, gritted her teeth tightly and said with a face full of anger, word by word: "When--are--you--going--to--stop--eating?!"

The stacks of tall plates piled on the table were even taller than she was.

This guy's appetite has increased again!

Even a tenth more than yesterday's appetite!!

How much is this going to cost?!

All he does is eat and not work!!!