Time to Set Off!

Just as Xi Yan had thought, he really hadn't been able to have any free time during this period...

Half a month later, at Amazon Lily.

"Phew~"

Standing by the window, Xi Yan let out a long sigh and said, "It's time to set off."

The group of people chatting at the table immediately turned their attention to Xi Yan after hearing his words.

Then, Grandma Za said, "Are we setting off to find Rayleigh now?"

"Um."

Xi Yan nodded and said, "We've rested for half a month now, it's time to set off."

The allure of Pleasure Land can be truly captivating, but... to prepare for what might happen two years from now, he must become stronger as quickly as possible.

Only by becoming stronger can he protect the people he cares about.

"Then let's set off," Grandma Za said. "Let's try to master that power as soon as possible."

Once Xi Yan masters Conqueror's Haki Infusion... he will grow into a truly terrifying being!

By then, even the World Government will have to consider whether it can handle Xi Yan before taking any action.

After all... he was a peak expert with an immortal body!

"Okay." Xi Yan nodded with a smile.

Seeing the smile on Xi Yan's face, Little Merry paused for a moment, then said, "Then... will we meet again in a year?"

Isn't this taking a little too long...?

To be honest, she was really reluctant to Xi Yan.

"It might not be a year from now," Xi Yan said. "If I learn fast enough, I might be back in a few months."

After reflecting on his Haki talent, Xi Yan nodded affirmatively.

"Okay, I understand..."

Xi Yan smiled, then went to Merry's side, patted her head, and said, "While I'm gone, you have to work hard too, Merry ~"

"Strive to master your power as soon as possible!"

The Power of Wind is actually very strong. If Merry can fully master this power, her future strength will be quite formidable!

It's even possible that he could become one of the main forces in a pirate crew!!

"I will!" Little Merry clenched her fist and said, "I will definitely try my best!"

In order to keep up with her friends, she will definitely work hard to become stronger!

Okay~

Seeing Merry's determination, Xi Yan's eyes showed a hint of satisfaction.

Then, he turned to Hancock and said, "Hancock, let's go."

Merry was willing to work hard, and he couldn't fall behind.

He needs to master the Haki as soon as possible to become stronger!

"Good."

Hancock had just changed into casual clothes, nodded, then looked at Sander Sonia and said, "Sander Sonia, go and inform the Kuja Pirates that we're heading to Rusukaina Island immediately!"

"Yes, my Older Sister Lord!"

Upon receiving the order, Sander Sonia immediately stood up and then left with Marguerite.

After watching the two leave, Xi Yan looked at Hancock and asked, "How far is that island from here?"

Hancock thought for a moment after hearing this, then said, "It will probably take... half a day to get there."

The last time I took Rayleigh and the others there, it took half a day.

"Half a day?" Xi Yan stroked his chin and said, "That's not far."

If it only takes half a day to get there by pirate ship, then... relying on Water Release Technique, it would probably only take a few hours.

However, since Hancock also planned to go, he didn't need to use Water Release Technique to travel.

Then, Xi Yan looked at Hancock and said, "Are you really planning to learn Haki with me there?"

"If Rayleigh can really teach me Conqueror's Haki Infusion, then I will," Hancock said.

If she can't, then there's no need for her to learn how to Haki from the other person.

Hmm, we can bring Xi Yan back then too~

As if she had just thought of something, a smile immediately appeared in Hancock's eyes.

"Alright, let's go then." Xi Yan nodded.

Although he didn't know how difficult this Haki technique was, he hoped that Hancock could master it if possible.

After all... they still have a long road ahead of them!

Then, Xi Yan turned and walked outside.

"Aini Xida," Hancock said, glancing at Aini Xida who stood respectfully to the side, "While I'm away, the village is in your care."

"Leave it to me with confidence, Snake Princess!" Aini Xida said earnestly.

Just like before, she will handle all the affairs in the village!

"Good."

Hancock smiled and nodded, then turned and walked outside, quickly catching up with Xi Yan.

After watching the two leave, Grandma Za stood up and said, "Merry, let's begin our training."

"Huh?"

Merry paused for a moment, then stood up and said, "Shall we start now?"

Her Snake Egg haven't hatched yet.

"She's had half a month to rest, she's fine now," Grandma Za said.

"But Xiao Qing..."

"It's okay if the Snake Egg don't hatch yet. Let's train their strength and abilities first," Grandma Za said.

If you want to become strong, the best way is to start training from a young age.

Therefore... she has to be stricter!

"This..."

Merry hesitated for a moment, instinctively wanting to rest for another day or two, but after thinking about what she had said before, her eyes hardened.

Then she said, "Okay, let's begin."

In order to help her friends, she must become strong!

"Good!"

Grandma Za smiled and nodded, then turned and walked outside, saying, "Come on, little one, come with me to the training ground."

"I will help you familiarize yourself with your powers as soon as possible."

"Yes, Grandma Za!" Merry said earnestly.

Hearing their conversation, Aini Xida turned her gaze to them and said, "Grandma Za, is there anything I need to prepare?"

After hearing this, Grandma Za moment, then shook her head and said, "Not for now."

"Okay, I understand."

"Okay, Aini Xida, I'm leaving this to you," Grandma Za said.

"Yes, Grandma Za!"

Grandma Za nodded, then took Merry's little hand and turned to leave, heading towards the training grounds on Amazon Lily.

Same as usual today.

Holding a stick, Rayleigh stared at Luffy and said, "If you can't dodge a hundred attacks, you can't eat dinner!"

"It's like this again..."

Upon hearing Rayleigh's words, Luffy immediately beamed with pride.

But in order to continue becoming stronger, he couldn't say anything more and had no choice but to accept Rayleigh's conditions.

"Are you ready?" Rayleigh said.

"Alright!"

Luffy, with a black cloth Luffy over his eyes, grinned and said, "Go ahead and do whatever you want..."

"Bump!"

"It hurts!!"

Luffy cried out as the staff, imbued with Haki, struck him on the head.

"Just crying out in pain won't do you any good, Luffy," Rayleigh said with a smirk. "I won't stop attacking because of that."

As soon as he finished speaking, he swung the stick in his hand again and hit Luffy!

But this time Luffy wasn't hit by Rayleigh; instead, he successfully dodged the attack.

"Can you sense its presence?" Rayleigh asked with a smile.

"I have a feeling about it."

Luffy thought for a moment and said, "It's like 'seeing' a strange light in the dark."

It was a very strange feeling, but it was precisely because of this feeling that he dodged Rayleigh's attack.

"That's right, that's it." Rayleigh nodded and said, "The light you 'saw' is the aura of the wooden stick in my hand."

"Remember this feeling well, until you completely master it!"

"I understand, please continue!" Luffy said.

"Good."

Rayleigh nodded, then launched another attack on Luffy.

However, this time Luffy didn't dodge; instead, Rayleigh knocked him to the ground with a single blow.

"Bump!"

"It hurts!"

"Again!"

"Bump!"

"Again!"

"Bump!"

"Again!"

"Again!"

As Luffy dodged more and more attacks, Rayleigh's satisfaction grew stronger.

This kid's talent is truly amazing; he's grown to this level in just half a month...

Given time, he will definitely grow to a level that will astound even him!

Thinking of this, Rayleigh's lips unconsciously began to curl upwards.

"Um?"

"Uncle Rayleigh, were you laughing again just now?"

Upon hearing Luffy's words, Rayleigh instinctively stopped his attack, then chuckled, "It seems you really are adept at sensing the emotions of living beings."

Perhaps... that's why this kid can so intuitively sense other people's feelings.

"Hehe, so that's what I was all about..."

"Bump!"

Luffy:???

"Hey, Uncle Rayleigh!"

Luffy, clutching a large bump on his head, asked in disbelief, "Why did you hit me again?"

We were chatting, why did you suddenly attack him?

"I never said we were stopping," Rayleigh said innocently. "The training is still going on."

He never said he would stop training, so naturally he won't stop.

Luffy:...

Luffy paused for a moment, then said, "Bring it on!"

He will master Observation Haki as quickly as possible!

This time Rayleigh didn't speak, but responded to Luffy Haki.

"Bump!"

Seeing Luffy successfully dodge his attack, Rayleigh nodded in satisfaction and then prepared to launch another attack.

Just then, a large number of birds flew in from the direction of the sea and headed into the depths of the forest.

"Splash!"

"Um?"

Seeing this, Rayleigh immediately stopped attacking and said, "Could it be that someone is coming?"

"Someone's here?"

Luffy was stunned for a moment, then exclaimed with delight, "Is it Xi Yan?!"

Has Xi Yan returned from that Qiao Ya place?

Rayleigh didn't answer the question; instead, he closed his eyes and released his Observation Haki.

A moment later, he opened his eyes and smiled, "That's right, it really is Xi Yan has come to this island."

"It seems he's finished with his business."

To storm into Mary Geoise and escape unscathed... this kid is far more capable than he imagined.

'So, did this kid come here to tell us about what happened over there, or to learn Haki from me?' Rayleigh wondered to himself.

If it's the latter, he'll be very busy.

"Uncle Rayleigh, can I go find Xi Yan first?" Luffy asked.

"Of course," Rayleigh nodded and said.

Training is important, but there's no need to rush it.

Setting aside a day to communicate with Xi Yan shouldn't be a problem.

After receiving an affirmative answer, Luffy decisively removed the eye patch from his face.

Then, he looked towards the sea and said, "Is it there?"

"Right."

Rayleigh placed the stick he was holding on a nearby rock, then walked away, saying, "Let's go find Xi Yan, so they don't get lost here and can't find us."

"Don't worry, Xi Yan won't get lost," Luffy grinned.

The Straw Hat Pirates would get lost, only that idiot Zoro!

"What if we encounter those animals?"

Luffy was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then asked doubtfully, "Can they defeat Xi Yan?"

He knew Xi Yan's abilities; he was someone who could even deal with Sea Kings.

Would someone like that be bullied by the animals here?

That's unlikely...

"You think I'm worried about that kid?" Rayleigh rolled his eyes. "I'm worried about the animals."

"If he gets killed by wild animals, how are you supposed to train him?"

With Xi Yan's strength, he has absolutely no need to fear the animals on this island!

Luffy thought for a moment after hearing this, then nodded and said, "That's true..."

With Xi Yan's strength, wiping out all the animals on this island wouldn't be difficult at all.

"Alright, hurry up and catch up!" Rayleigh said.

"Profound!"