"I didn't expect you to have such a background. I'm sorry, although we have different views, you can do as you please. As long as it's for justice, the Navy is a large and inclusive organization," Zephyr said after a moment of silence.
"I just feel that people like this have corrupted hearts, and keeping them around might hurt even more people. The Devil Fruit might reappear, but who knows if its next owner will be good or bad!"
"If the bad ones are left to be pirates, they'll just keep being killed. If the good guys eat them, maybe they can even protect the peace of the region!" Vic said, expressing his thoughts.
That's true. Is it enough to just lock them up in Impel Down? Impel Down has had mass escapes before, and they'll still be a menace if they get out. It's better to just kill them. Maybe Devil Fruit user can find a good person. And who knows what the World Government might do with the prisoners in Impel Down. It's hard to say for sure if it's not a Navy organization.
"Is that how you understand it? That makes sense, but the ocean is too vast, and it's difficult for our navy to eliminate potential dangers in a timely manner."
Many times, we only realize their threat has grown, and that's when things get tricky. I'm afraid that if you kill too many, it will affect your character and lead you down the wrong path!" Zephyr said earnestly.
"Yes, teacher, I know my limits, and I'm not a bloodthirsty person!" Vic said with a smile.
By this time, Wendy had already led Barnett out of the cabin, and the two stopped talking about those topics. The group started eating and drinking heartily, and Vic's appetite wasn't affected by what had happened earlier.
" Vic, I really want to crack open your head and see what's inside. There's nothing you can't do!"
The food you prepare is so exquisite and delicious! You truly are a monster among monsters. Where do you get so much energy? Any one of these skills could take others over a decade to learn!
Barnett ate while remarking that he had become much more familiar with Vic's side and was speaking much more freely now.
"Don't you know I don't sleep at night either? I have double the time, you can try it too!" Vic said with a smile, tempting Barnett to stay up.
"Please, just let me go. The fruit hasn't been fully developed yet, and I really can't go without sleep. I'll die from lack of sleep for days! You're such a pervert, not even sleeping at night. Are you using your Observation Haki to spy on people everywhere?"
"Cough cough, how could that be? Don't talk nonsense, or I'll sue you for defamation! I don't even use Observation Haki at night, it's too much for my eyes... No, I didn't see anything, I didn't use Observation Haki at all."
Barnett, you seem to have an itchy skin. Do you want me to scratch it for you?
Vic was initially a little embarrassed, almost spitting out the meat in his mouth, and then said to Barnett in a somewhat unfriendly tone.
Rebecca and Wendy both knew that Vic's Observation Haki allowed him to see things directly, so they blushed a little when Barnett said that. Rebecca looked at Vic with some shyness.
"Oh, Vic, your Observation Haki has reached this level?"
Zephyr was also somewhat surprised, as most people wouldn't develop their Observation Haki in such a refined way, as this would limit the range of Haki.
However, those with profound Observation Haki Observation Haki. But for Vic, Zephyr felt that it was too early to develop it now. They could have waited a few more years. Developing it now might have affected the progress of expanding its range.
"Yes, you can see the images within a small area. That's how I discovered Princess Paula," Vic explained simply.
" Vic, I really envy you. It's like having X-ray vision..." Barnett couldn't finish his sentence. He was being glared at by Wendy and Rebecca, and he couldn't beat either of them right now, so he had to swallow his words.
" Vic is a respectable man, how can you think of Vic like that? You're so disgusting, Barnett! I never would have guessed! You used to be so proper, but now that you're more familiar with people, your true nature has been revealed!" Wendy said angrily.
"You're overthinking it. I just thought of using this for gambling, that way we'd have plenty of funds!" Barnett said somewhat awkwardly.
"No, we can't let Vic gamble, he'll go astray!" Rebecca refused outright. Well, Rebecca had been well-educated by Vic, this transmigrator.
"Yes, I am mortal with gambling and drugs!" Vic replied, raising his hand.
Barnett and the others didn't realize Vic was referring to a joke, otherwise they would have retorted, "Yellow, you didn't mention this at all!"
Zephyr shook his head and smiled, somewhat wistfully. Youth is truly wonderful; that's why he enjoys training new recruits now—his mindset has changed.
" Barnett, you really need to develop your Devil Fruit ability more. I have high hopes for it; it could even shorten the time it takes to learn the Six Powers!" Vic reminded him again.
"Yes, I understand. I've felt it during this time; better recovery definitely reduces the time needed for rest. I'm also very optimistic about the future you mentioned," Barnett said solemnly.
He originally thought his fruit was just an ordinary support-type fruit, only good for assisting others. But now, after Vic's guidance, this fruit suddenly has the potential to reach God Level.
"You need to develop your Devil Fruit abilities, but your physical health is fundamental and can't be neglected. Only by addressing both aspects can you achieve greater stability. If a restriction arises that prevents you from using your Devil Fruit abilities, you'll truly be at their mercy!" Zephyr, fearing that Barnett would become obsessed with developing his Devil Fruit abilities, began to instruct him on these principles.
Although Zephyr never ate Devil Fruit, his teachings directly addressed the essence of Devil Fruit Awakening —a valuable lesson from a powerful elder!
The Awakening is the same principle as when Kaido's mind and body catch up with his abilities; it's just expressed differently.
Zephyr went on to say a lot more. The ocean is amazing; there are definitely places where you can't use your powers. Also, some ability users can nullify the powers of others, like the Dark-Dark Fruit. But the Dark-Dark Fruit isn't the only one with this effect.
"Yes, I'll keep an eye on him. He just needs to develop his Devil Fruit ability to recover so he can have more time to train," Vic answered for Barnett.
" Vic, do you think I should find a Devil Fruit to eat too?" Rebecca asked hesitantly.
Rebecca had never been a fan of Devil Fruit before, especially because of their unpleasant taste, but now that she had witnessed Devil Fruit power, she had some thoughts on them.
"Of course you can eat a fruit if you want. The Flame-Flame Fruit from before was pretty good. It's Logia fruit with incredibly strong attack power, but unfortunately it got away and we don't know where it is now. We'll talk about it another time!" Vic said helplessly.
Although many people in his past life said that even dogs wouldn't eat the Flame-Flame Fruit, Vic didn't think so.
As one of only two Logia Devil Fruit with pure elemental attributes in the story so far, their potential has been greatly increased, but they were completely underestimated in the original work.
Especially in the New World, anyone can start a fire, but not all fires are the same; their power and temperature are incomparable.
The other one is the Woods-Woods Fruit of Aramaki, a pure wood-type fruit. If developed well, it can be very powerful, excelling in both offense and recovery. However, it is naturally countered by the Flame-Flame Fruit.