Why were there children on Cake Island?
The question flashed through Tsugikuni Yoriichi's mind.
He remembered that not long ago, the Marine Academy in Dressrosa had relocated to Whole Cake Island. Tsugikuni Yoriichi intended to turn Cake Island into the headquarters of the New Marines, and in his plans, the Marine Academy needed to remain within his sight as well.
After all, the Marine Academy was the future of the New Marines. He had to ensure the safety of every child in the school.
Construction on the school buildings was progressing steadily, but completion was still a long way off.
However, Cake Island already had plenty of buildings, enough to serve as temporary classrooms. Moreover, Koshiro had made thorough arrangements for the relocation, bringing along textbooks, teaching aids, and everything else needed for lessons.
That green-haired child in the distance had probably come to Cake Island along with the relocated school.
But...
Tsugikuni Yoriichi raised his head and glanced at the sky. The sunlight was warm, and the breeze was gentle. At a time like this, children ought to have been attending class at school. Why was he at the beach?
Puzzled, Tsugikuni Yoriichi strolled toward the child practicing swordsmanship on the shore. When he arrived behind the boy, he did not make a sound to interrupt him.
The child had excellent concentration, swinging the wooden sword in his hand again and again.
His movements were standard and precise. It was obvious that this child was no beginner.
Whoosh—
A moment later, a powerful gust suddenly blew in from the sea. The next second, a huge wave crashed straight toward the child practicing his swordsmanship. In the blink of an eye, seawater slapped against the green-haired boy's body, yet the young child remained rooted in place without moving an inch.