"Back so soon? Young people are so decisive and fast!"
When Vic arrived at the beach, Kizaru hadn't left. He was overseeing Vic's warship's supply lines, acting like a competent financial officer.
Should we fight?
Vic looked at Kizaru and asked calmly. He had made considerable progress recently and naturally wanted to test his skills. This future Marine Admiral was a perfect candidate, and Vic was already confident he could defeat Kizaru.
"No, no, no! You young people are terrifying! Always ready to fight to the death. I'm an old man, I'm easily injured. Please let me go. There are plenty of great pirates in the New World. You should save your energy to go find them!"
Kizaru understood Vic's meaning in less than a second, but he could sense Vic's powerful fighting spirit and aura. He knew he wouldn't gain any advantage in a fight, and might even get injured if he wasn't careful. He was indeed somewhat unbalanced; his Haki was inferior to Vic's, which was why he didn't want to fight.
Let's go!
Vic gave Kizaru a deep look before beckoning Rebecca and the others to board the warship. He had a premonition that the next time he saw Kizaru, the two of them would definitely fight.
He's already challenged him twice. They say once, twice, but not a third time. If Kizaru refuses again, he'll be disrespecting him, and then Vic can just go for the hard way.
Kizaru sighed as he watched Vic and his group walk away. That kid was so stubborn; he wanted to fight him the moment he saw him. He really didn't want to see Vic again!
However, since they are both in the navy, it's impossible for them not to meet. Unless they both become Marine Admiral, the chances of them meeting will be much smaller. Events that require two Marine Admiral to act together are definitely not minor and are very rare.
Kizaru stared at Vic's warship with a strange look for a while before leaving the shore.
The crew on Vic's warship remained the same; they were not transferred away despite his garrisoning of Punk Hazard. Once all the supplies were loaded onto the warship, Vic immediately ordered the ship to set sail without any hesitation.
It's just a pity that the time he spent peacefully training on Raijin Island is gone forever. Raijin Island was too suitable for Vic's training. He trained there for nearly nine months, which was equivalent to several years of hard work for others. It was really addictive. If Vic and Bullet were to fight now, Vic could directly smash Bullet with Haki.
" Vic! What mission are we going to carry out this time? Is it absolutely necessary for us to go?"
Rebecca was also addicted to her training on Raijin Island, and her improvement in strength was visible to the naked eye; no one wanted to leave immediately.
This is the constraint of being in the Navy; orders from above cannot be easily refused. Besides, Vic and his group had been recuperating in Punk Hazard for more than half a year, so refusing would be unreasonable.
If he hadn't wanted to systematically learn the Six Powers and Haki, according to Vic's inner thoughts, he wouldn't have wanted to join the Navy and put himself in such a burden.
Of course, Rebecca's and the original owner's obsessions also played a role; it was a combination of factors that led Vic to decide to join the Navy.
The concept of justice is subjective, and one cannot represent justice without being a member of the Navy. Being a free agent is the most suitable way to carry out one's own sense of justice. There are too many helpless situations in the Navy that can be frustrating!
" The Admiral Sengoku didn't explain it very clearly; he only asked us to assist government agents in capturing some vicious criminals who threaten the world."
We're not the main force in this mission. Our job is to prevent any criminals from escaping during the arrests—it's a safety measure. The government officials will inform us of the specifics once we arrive at the location.
Holding the Eternal Pose, Vic said that he didn't take this mission to heart; a small task couldn't stop his cultivation.
He had already activated the smart gravity bracelet, and a powerful pressure was applied to his body, making him appear somewhat unreal. Gravity was even affecting the transmission of light in the space.
However, Vic remained unfazed. He did not release his Haki to defend himself, but relied entirely on his physical body to resist, which would also help him strengthen his physique.
The stronger the body, the more resistant it is to damage. A powerful body can drive greater strength and speed, just like a rocket. If the rocket's material is not good, it will tear and break when it reaches a certain speed. In space, even a small meteorite can destroy it.
This situation wouldn't occur if the material were strong enough. The material here is like the human body, so Vic hasn't stopped training his physical strength.
"I know your previous training has been very effective, and you feel like you can't stop, but in the Navy, carrying out missions is essential."
Fortunately, Dr. Vegapunk has already created gravity bracelets for us. If you don't want to stop your training, you can activate the gravity bracelets and use your Haki to resist it, and use gravity to hone your Haki. This will also make you stronger!
Our mission this time might just be a formality, we might not even need to lift a finger, it's just a different way of cultivating, let's treat it as a trip to relax, we might even gain something else.
Vic had foreseen his current predicament while on Titan Island; sailing at sea was incredibly tedious and boring, and doing nothing would be a huge waste of time.
So some people use this time for spiritual practice, while others spend it on entertainment, hosting banquets, or reading. The ways they pass the time are varied.
But Vic and his group couldn't be so leisurely. His plan was to train on Titan Island when he wasn't on a mission, except that his usual training place had now changed from Titan Island to Raijin Island.
However, the gravity bracelet can still be used for cultivation while sailing at sea, maximizing the use of time.
If the future is unknown, then Vic and his friends can certainly continue to travel and enjoy themselves like everyone else. But knowing many things about the future means they can't waste time on pleasure; survival will be the most important thing then!
Upon hearing this, Rebecca stopped talking and silently walked to the side to activate her gravity bracelet and begin cultivating. Barnett and the others followed suit.
" Vic! Why do they all have this bracelet but I don't? I want one too!"
Ain that several adults were all wearing high-tech bracelets, Ain really wanted one too, but this time she didn't dare to go up to Vic and cling to him like Vic spoiled child.
She didn't know what kind of force was blocking Vic's path; she couldn't move when she got close to Vic, feeling incredibly heavy. So she could only pitifully speak from a distance.
After two or three years of growth, Ain had plenty of food and drink and had grown up quite a bit. Although she had lost some of her cuteness, she had become even more beautiful.
"This bracelet is for assisting our spiritual practice, not just for looks. It's very dangerous for children to wear it; if it's accidentally opened, it could crush you!"
Vic has extra gravity bracelets, but these shouldn't be used on children. It's one thing if they don't grow taller, but the real danger is that if the pressure is too high, it could crush them. Even ordinary people can't withstand several times the normal gravity, let alone children.
"Hmph! I'll grow up quickly, and you'll definitely have to give me one then!"
Ain felt a little resentful, but she still believed Vic's words that it would be dangerous for children to wear it. Vic treated her very well, never skimping on the good food and fun things to do. However, she also sensed the underlying meaning in Vic's words: if it's not suitable for children, what about adults?
"Alright! Then grow up quickly! Haha!" Vic replied with a laugh, then tossed the Eternal Pose to Barnett and went into his room to train under increased gravity.