Therefore, Vic might not actually be able to fight these people when he goes to the New World. So Vic can only hope for another way of Awakening, which is through extreme emotional fluctuations.
This method is more suitable for when you are weak. Once you become too strong, it is difficult for your emotions to undergo a real change, unless something happens to someone you care about. If that happens, then Vic would rather give up Conqueror's Haki and find another way to make up for it!
Rebecca and the others from Tom's Workers knew the battle was over when they saw the two talking together, so they walked over to them. As for the people who had been searching for treasure, although there was no more treasure to be found, they didn't leave and were still watching from a distance.
Tom and the others couldn't help but shower Vic with heartfelt praise, and Franky, in particular, looked on with eyes full of admiration.
However, he refused again when Vic invited him. He preferred the freedom of being a pirate to being a marine. Besides, Vic's shipbuilding skills were now better than his. Iceburg didn't agree either. The Sea Train hadn't been built yet. How could they leave their mentor?
This was Vic and his team's last moment before parting ways with Tom's Workers, and naturally they had a lot to say.
Although they didn't spend much time together, they got along quite well, both being generous and easygoing. Vic also shared some dynamics knowledge with Tom for his reference. Whether it helped with the development of the Sea Train or not, it was a token of his appreciation. Tom learned a lot from listening, feeling as if a new door had opened in his heart.
The group hadn't been chatting for long when the Dog-Head Warship arrived. The main reason was that Vic and the old man had been fighting for quite some time, and the warship had already resupplyed and was coming to pick them up.
Although Tom and his companions were somewhat reluctant to part, they knew that Vic and his team had a mission to complete and did not try to persuade them to stay.
Tom and his friends originally thought that Vic and his crew would be traveling on the warship that Vic had built, since the warship would be too deep to get close to the shore.
Then they saw that Vic and his crew all flew onto the warship. Some transformed into Inazuma, some rode on flying swords, and some even walked on air, which shocked and amazed them once again. The people on the Hero of the Marines's ship were extraordinary!
The dog-headed warship started moving, and the group waved goodbye to the people from Tom's Studio. Tom and the others waved back, but their hearts were filled with mixed emotions. The experiences of the past few days were unforgettable for them. The last time they felt this way was when they spent time with Kapwick and the others. They felt really comfortable, like they were with friends.
The warship had already sailed away, and Tom and his two disciples were still watching from the shore. At this moment, Kokoro arrived with Yokozuna, her face beaming with undisguised joy. She found it amusing to see Tom and the others staring blankly at the horizon, but was puzzled not to see Vic and the others. She walked directly to them and patted them a few times to bring them back to their senses.
" Kokoro! Is something good happening?"
Tom snapped out of his daze and saw the smile on Kokoro's face. He knew she must have come to the shipyard to find him for something; the two of them understood each other perfectly.
" Tom, take a look at today's World Economy News, there's Big News Morgans! Where are Vic and the others?"
Kokoro still couldn't hide her excitement. This news might change Tom's fate; how could she not be happy?
"They just left. You're a little late. Let me see the newspaper first!"
Tom took the newspaper, and Iceburg and Franky, also curious to see what big news it was, gathered around, staring intently at the newspaper in Tom's hand.
The first thing that catches their eye is a huge headline. "Golden Legend, The Fall of the Lion!" The headline doesn't reveal the specific meaning, but a striking photo below it comes into view!
The photo occupied a quarter of the newspaper page, and it was the most eye-catching headline on the front page. It was a familiar figure— Vic, who had just left.
They recognized another familiar yet unfamiliar figure. He was the legendary ruthless man who had escaped from Impel Down. With long, flowing hair trailing behind him and an expression of disbelief and bewilderment on his face, this man was none other than Golden Lion Shiki, the captain of the Flying Pirates.
This photo is the one where Vic used Blood Wither to pierce the heart of the Golden Lion. It was taken from the side and behind the Golden Lion, with a section of the blade protruding from the long hair behind him, and blood dripping from the blade!
This is the most convincing photo yet, no wonder Morgans was so excited when he saw it. That undercover reporter was truly brilliant! The angle and timing were absolutely perfect!
The three of them stared at the photograph in the newspaper for a full three minutes before looking at the details below. Although they had some guesses after seeing the photo, they still found it hard to believe when they read in the text that Golden Lion had been killed by Vic!
Did Vic really kill that legendary pirate? If it's true, Vic's status in the Navy will definitely rise significantly, bringing him much closer to the position of Marine Admiral. Vic's previous boasts will then become nothing more than empty words.
This was Kokoro, because Vic had said that if he became Marine Admiral, he would help Tom get off the hook.
Although Tom and his crew had witnessed Vic's formidable strength, that was a sparring match with their own people. They couldn't really tell how much strength Garp was hiding, and it wasn't as convincing as killing a pirate of Golden Lion's caliber. If you kill someone, they won't just surrender; they'll fight back with all their might. That's the most convincing achievement and military merit.
The newspaper article clearly stated that Golden Lion was defeated by Vic in the Calm Belt between the East Blue and the Grand Line, and the process was described in great detail, as if it were witnessed firsthand.
The details of how many people participated, the team led by Garp, were clearly explained. Vic's past public achievements, age, and rank were also briefly introduced.
Morgans is pushing Vic to the forefront; he loves seeing newcomers take down veteran powerhouses—that kind of conflict is the kind of Big News Morgans he craves.
" Vic is about to make a name for himself on the high seas! He'll be a shining star in the Navy from now on!"
After reading the news, Tom sighed. Vic kept refreshing his understanding. It felt like they were from two different worlds. Vic's various behaviors were hard to understand. Each one was something that couldn't be accomplished at his age, yet Vic possessed them all. Could there really be geniuses in this world? This was Tom's thought at the moment.
"Yes! That way, becoming the youngest Marine Admiral wouldn't be a big problem! If Vic really becomes Marine Admiral, your crimes will have another way out!"
Kokoro said somewhat sadly that she strongly disagreed with Tom's crimes, but unfortunately, she couldn't fight against the Celestial Dragons and the World Government; the world was still ruled by them.