Ch. 81Turtle Hermit Style Training, 3,000 Power Level
Key Plot Points and Events
- Zhu Mang declines Vegapunk's offer of the Golden Ship, citing other gold-rich locations in the One Piece world.
- Zhu Mang settles on Egghead Island, where Vegapunk creates a weighted vest for him to train, mimicking the effects of the Kilo-Kilo Fruit.
- Zhu Mang begins Turtle Hermit Style training, focusing on physical training (Six Powers, Life Return), studying (learning from Vegapunk), playing (virtual reality games), and resting.
- Zhu Mang's power level doubles, reaching over 3,000, qualifying him as a "mid-level warrior" on Planet Vegeta.
- His training efficiency increases exponentially over time.
Character Developments
- Zhu Mang: Starts Turtle Hermit Style training, gains strength and confidence, decides to become a Super Saiyan before returning to Dragon Ball.
- Vegapunk: Creates the weighted vest for Zhu Mang, becomes his personal scientist after the World Government's fall.
Significant Themes
- The value of ancient technology vs. material wealth.
- The importance of consistent, balanced training and lifestyle.
- The potential for growth and increased training efficiency.
Character Interactions
- Zhu Mang and Vegapunk: Zhu Mang convinces Vegapunk to create the weighted vest and becomes his patron after the World Government's fall.
- Zhu Mang and the system: Zhu Mang interacts with the system, deciding to become a Super Saiyan before returning to Dragon Ball or traveling to a new world.