The Time to Leave! Heavenly Yaksha Becomes a Seven Warlord of the Sea

Dunn?

Dragon, currently in Baltigo, was taken aback as his mind drifted to the eccentric boy he had encountered in Shimotsuki Village.

"Him? What about him?"

Dragon was genuinely intrigued.

He waved his hand, and while the Revolutionary Army officers in the room cast curious glances his way, they did not interrupt.

"You must have noticed his talent."

Koushiro's voice echoed from the Den Den Mushi.

The officers grew even more curious, while Ivankov, who had met Dunn, wore a look of confusion.

Dragon was also somewhat puzzled.

"Of course I know. That boy's talent is indeed exceptional. To master Observation Haki and Armament Haki at that age is truly rare."

"That is not what I am referring to."

Koushiro's voice sounded again, and he proceeded to recount the sparring sessions he had held with Dunn over this period.

This time, a look of astonishment appeared on Dragon's face.

"He doesn't get hurt?"

Dragon asked in surprise.

"That is indeed the case. We have sparred for so long, and he has not sustained a single injury."

Koushiro's words caused the Revolutionary Army officers to exchange bewildered looks.

"Could he really be of that race?"

Dragon had previously dismissed the idea that Dunn was a Lunarian, but now, he was no longer certain.

Or perhaps, this boy named Dunn possessed the same innate gift as Charlotte Linlin?

Charlotte Linlin had dominated the seas for many years.

Back in the days of the Rocks Pirates, and later after the crew disbanded and she established the Big Mom Pirates on her own, she had carved out a massive reputation for herself.

And regarding this woman, one of her innate traits was quite famous.

Steel Balloon.

Her physical defense was absolutely terrifying.

Many people were aware of this fact.

Relying on this unique constitution, Charlotte Linlin rarely had any record of being injured, even when facing opponents of the same caliber.

If what Koushiro said was true, then Dunn's talent was nothing short of terrifying.

"So, what exactly are you trying to say?" Dragon asked, though he already had a guess in mind.

"Perhaps we could try once more to recruit him into the Revolutionary Army."

Koushiro's voice came through.

Dragon fell silent.

"That is impossible. He rejected my invitation before, and I could sense his intentions."

"He doesn't know what we are doing; perhaps we could reveal a little."

Ivankov suddenly spoke up.

Dragon glanced at him, then shook his head before speaking into the Den Den Mushi.

"He does not care about what we are doing; telling him would make no difference."

After a pause, Dragon sighed and continued speaking to the Den Den Mushi.

"Since you have sensed his attitude toward the outside world, you should understand that whether it is our cause, the pirates, the Navy, or even the World Government or the Celestial Dragons, none of it matters to him."

"I just thought it might be worth another attempt."

There seemed to be a hint of helplessness in Koushiro's voice.

"You brought this up, but that's not the only reason, is it?"

Dragon could not have become the leader of the Revolutionary Army without a sharp mind; he had already realized that Koushiro's sudden contact was not solely about wanting to invite Dunn.

"Indeed. My abilities are insufficient to teach him. He needs a better mentor so that his talent does not go to waste."

Koushiro revealed his other objective.

"You might want to ask him what he thinks."

Dragon smiled and offered a suggestion.

"Very well, I will ask him."

"Then let's leave it at that for now."

Dragon waited a moment, and after Koushiro said nothing more, he hung up the Den Den Mushi and turned his gaze toward the group of officers.

"Does that kid really possess such terrifying talent?"

Seeing Dragon hang up the Den Den Mushi, Ivankov couldn't help but speak up.

He had seen Dunn with his own eyes, which made him all the more curious.

At the very least, he truly hadn't noticed it back then.

"There shouldn't be any mistake; Koushiro would only say such things after confirming it himself."

Dragon shook his head, his gaze sweeping across the room.

"Alright, let's set this matter aside and continue discussing the upcoming plans."

Shimotsuki Village.

After daybreak, Koushiro called Dunn aside alone to tell him about his contact with Dragon, his recommendation for Dunn to join the Revolutionary Army, and his efforts to help Dunn find a new teacher.

Dunn listened calmly.

"Dragon said you wouldn't agree, but I still wanted to ask for your thoughts."

Koushiro looked at the composed Dunn and asked.

"That is your battle."

Dunn was silent for a moment, then shook his head.

As expected, Dragon had guessed correctly.

Dunn's answer left Koushiro feeling somewhat helpless.

"My abilities are not enough to guide you for much longer."

Koushiro said to Dunn earnestly.

"It doesn't matter. I won't be staying here for too long; there are some things I need to do after a while."

Dunn said, not seeming to care much.

"You're leaving Shimotsuki Village?"

Dunn had mentioned before that he wouldn't stay here long, but now it seemed there was a definite timeline.

"Yes, but I won't be leaving the East Blue."

Dunn nodded.

"Are you sure you won't reconsider? Dragon is far stronger than I am."

Koushiro continued.

"Forget it, your ideals don't suit me."

Dunn refused once again.

"If that's the case, then very well."

Koushiro nodded, not bringing it up again.

Contacting Dragon so abruptly was already a lapse in judgment on his part, and since Dunn had spoken so clearly, Koushiro would not force the issue.

However, he still felt that Dunn needed a better teacher to guide him; otherwise, such terrifying talent would surely go to waste.

But he did not know Dunn's true situation.

And Dunn himself understood his own circumstances perfectly well.

The time he had spent sparring with Koushiro had taught Dunn a single truth.

Combat was the best teacher.

Whether it was improving combat techniques or experimenting with new methods he had conceived, everything could be done in the heat of battle.

Even his physical constitution had been improving rapidly during this period of fighting.

Therefore, finding suitable opponents to fight was the path best suited for Dunn at the moment.

Of course, there was already a very good opponent right here; rather than going out to search, continuing to "fleece" Koushiro here would yield significant improvements as well.

He could continue to improve while waiting for the right time to leave.

After that conversation, Koushiro never brought up the invitation to Dunn again.

Every day, he lived in shock at Dunn's rapid progress.

As for Dunn, he continued to search for a combat style that suited him during their spars and researched moves to complement the Mera Mera no Mi.

Naturally, he was looking into how to replicate the techniques of that old man, Yamamoto.

Even if the temperature couldn't reach such heights, there was still a great deal to learn from them.

Until, a major piece of news appeared in the newspaper headlines.

Doflamingo had become the King of Dressrosa and had accepted the invitation to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea.