"Okay! Got it."
Ain sounded somewhat disappointed. She knew that a major battle was likely to follow. Although she was an ability user, she was still too young to protect herself. Staying away from the battlefield was the best option.
After saying that, Ain went to help Konan to their feet. Barnett helped from the side, but Ain was also eager to become stronger. She didn't want to become a burden to Vic every time she fought.
"I'm sorry! I've troubled you all!" the old lady said to the group. Vic shook his head to indicate that it was alright, and the old lady then pulled Konan and followed Ain as they turned and walked towards the wooden house.
The Lao Si saw that Ain was leading the two towards the cabin but did not stop them, whether out of fear or indifference, it was unclear.
The Lao San is currently fighting Rebecca, and he is unable to evade Rebecca's pursuit to hunt down Konan, so Ain led them back to the cabin safely.
Just after the three returned to the cabin, the man in black who had been swept away by Rankyaku began to fall to the ground, but he broke in two the moment he hit the ground, which made the people who hadn't fallen yet realize what was happening.
They glanced down at the blood lines on their waists, then collapsed to the ground, breaking in two. As if a chain reaction had started, one after another, the men in black fell to the ground and broke apart.
The scene was somewhat eerie. If Konan and his grandmother were still here, they would probably be terrified. Although they had already seen severed human bodies, those were cut in half and laid on the ground too quickly. By the time Konan saw it, that was the scene they witnessed. Although it was also terrifying, it came and went quickly, and the feeling it evoked was completely different from what they were experiencing now.
Rebecca was still fighting with the Lao San and completely ignored the scene, but the Lao Si watched the whole thing and swallowed hard afterward.
He had heard that a skilled swordsman could strike someone so hard that the person wouldn't feel the injury for a short time afterward. But Vic hadn't used any swordsmanship at all; it was just like throwing a random kick. He recognized that skill, which made him even more terrified, as he saw no hope of victory.
Wendy and the others also witnessed this scene, but they didn't show much emotion. They knew Vic's strength and had already tried to persuade him to leave, but he just wouldn't budge.
You can't reason with a damned ghost. They won't sympathize with what's their fate. They're only happier when Vic becomes powerful. They've even seen Vic punch someone into oblivion before. That must be even more terrifying!
" Rebecca is fighting that man. You three, see who can handle him."
Vic smiled slightly. He knew that Frodeku was no longer capable of defeating the Lao Si, but he still didn't let him down when he spoke.
Vic wanted to involve Frodeku in the upcoming battle, even if not as a main force, as he could serve as a support. Frodeku's Observation Haki was the strongest among them, probably ranking among the top in the entire world, so he naturally wanted to make use of it. In addition, Barnett and Wendy had not Awakening their Observation Haki, which might put them at a disadvantage in the battle later.
"I'll do it!"
It was Wendy who spoke. She was probably getting anxious. It had been several months, and of all the people around her, only she and Barnett didn't have Observation Haki yet. However, Barnett's Devil Fruit ability was practically a cheat code, greatly reducing training time, Awakening in a short time wouldn't be difficult. Only she was still stuck at the level of Kami-e.
She entered Vic's circle not long after starting Recruit Camp training and immediately began training to awaken her Awakening Observation Haki. More than half a year has passed and there has been no progress, so she is getting a little anxious.
After all, strength is the foundation of one's life. She was very anxious. She had seen the strength of the Lao Si, which was very close to hers. So this time, she was prepared to have a close battle with the Lao Si to see if she had a chance to Awakening her Observation Haki.
" Wendy! Be careful!" Barnett said softly. He seemed to sense Wendy's suppressed emotions. Wendy's mood had been fluctuating a lot lately, and he didn't know what was on her mind. Wendy didn't press her for details, waiting for Wendy to speak before listening.
"Then he's yours. But he uses a longsword. Do you need my sword?" Vic had no objection since Wendy had made her decision. The two were about the same strength, but without weapons, Rebecca might be slightly stronger, since Rebecca knew three of the Six Powers.
However, Wendy would be at a disadvantage if she used weapons against her enemies. Two short swords are not much, in the hands of a skilled swordsman they are also deadly weapons. For example, Hawk-Eye defeated Pirate Hunter Zoro was famous in the East Blue, with a sword smaller than a dagger.
However, Wendy only started using two short swords after arriving at the Elite Camp and being advised by Vic to engage in close combat. She hadn't been using them for very long and hadn't yet developed any decent swordsmanship. Since two short swords were not an advantage in combat, Vic decided to lend Wendy his sword, since longer swords are always better.
"No need, Vic. I'm not good at swordsmanship either. Your sword is too long; I can't handle it well. A short sword is more comfortable for me." Wendy was petite, and Vic's sword was indeed too long for her to wield properly.
However, the third sword at Vic's waist was not long. Wendy had never seen Vic use that sword, so she didn't plan to use it either. She was eager to improve her Observation Haki, and the gap between her and her opponent would motivate her more.
During her time on the warship, she hadn't had the opportunity to encounter a formidable opponent like this, and she had always had easy wins. She thought that might be the reason she hadn't Awakening.
"Alright, go ahead." Vic nodded and said, still waiting for the arrival of that powerful figure.
The Lao Si, ten meters away, was gritting his teeth. He had heard everything Vic and the Lao Si talking loudly, as if they were discussing who should slaughter the pig.
If your knife isn't good enough, use mine!
My small knife is enough; the big knife is giving it too much credit!
Okay, it's decided then.
Another woman came to fight him. The Lao Si almost ground his back teeth to powder, but he didn't dare to say anything harsh. Vic, that ruthless man, was still here. He had killed so many people in such a short time. She was very different from the marines he had ever seen. She was definitely not a kind man or woman and could not be judged by common sense.
Wendy, wielding two swords, walked step by step towards the Lao Si. The Lao Si wasn't afraid of Wendy; he was currently contemplating how to escape. Should he injure this woman and use her as a hostage to give himself more leverage?
The Lao Si's eyes darted around as if he had come up with a plan. A smile appeared on his lips as he watched Wendy walk towards him. He was quite pleased that Wendy had chosen him as her opponent. He slowly drew the Famous Sword from his waist and became alert.
Wendy stopped Lao Si and saw him draw Lao Si sword and assume a defensive stance. Knowing that this meant she should make the first move, Wendy didn't stand on ceremony and simply disappeared on the spot.
This is the Six Powers of Shave. Wendy knows three of the Six Powers: Shave, Geppo, and Kami-e. When she reappeared, Wendy was one step behind the Lao Si, and her two short swords crossed and thrust forward, like scissors, cutting towards the Lao Si's neck.
The Lao Si reacted quickly, instantly turning around and slashing at the point where the short swords crossed, stopping their advance. Wendy, who was skilled in Kami-e, was not afraid of close combat; in fact, the closer the fight, the better the Kami-e effect. Therefore, Wendy prepared to attack the Lao Si directly, and the battle was about to begin!