Lucci vs. Buggy

It could be said that Pluton had become nothing short of an obsession for him.

"I'm not interested in Pluton."

Xia Le waved a hand, cutting him off.

"Tell me about something else!"

Lucci froze, both puzzled and surprised.

He had assumed the man had taken them all in for information about the Ancient Weapon Pluton, yet he showed no interest in it whatsoever.

For a moment, Lucci fell silent.

"Something else..."

He murmured the words.

Suddenly, he bent at the waist.

"Thank you for saving my life."

"And there's one more thing!"

After a pause, Lucci clenched his fists and spoke through gritted teeth.

"I want to become stronger!"

Looking at the man bowed deeply before him, Xia Le smiled.

"As you wish!"

Chapter 229: Lucci vs. Buggy

"What do you think is necessary to become strong?"

The sea breeze swept past, carrying his smiling voice.

Rob Lucci was covered in bandages and had only just regained consciousness after his severe injuries. Hearing the question, he couldn't help but sink into thought.

After pondering for a moment, he raised his head, fixed his eyes on the figure before him, and answered solemnly.

"A powerful physique and Devil Fruit abilities!"

Xia Le smiled faintly at his answer. "You're right in a way, and wrong in another."

"I divide human strength into two parts."

"The first is the body, and the second is the mind."

"The body requires physical strength and conditioning—unmatched power, ultimate speed, and reflexes beyond those of ordinary people."

"The mind means willpower. A powerful will can play a decisive role in a battle to the death, and can even oppress an enemy's soul."

"Unite the two, and you become strong!"

After a pause, Xia Le turned to look at the cold-faced man before him and smiled again.