People like Kanbo, who want to become stronger, represent the reality for most people in this world. They know nothing about many things, have no connections or channels, and can only learn through trial and error on their own.
Just like Vic could only rely on a basic kendo manual to improve his value at the beginning, but he also knew that there was a reliable kendo dojo in Shimotsuki Village. It was there that he took his second step, which led to the series of events that followed.
But Kanbo was completely clueless. He had to learn everything on his own and gain firsthand experience. If he encountered something good, he could learn something, but if he encountered something intimidating, he would just be wasting his time.
He learned much from his enemies, for which he paid a heavy price, bearing numerous scars and surviving multiple near-death experiences.
From the very beginning, he missed the opportunity to join the Navy and took a different path. After that, he could no longer join; the Navy would no longer want him.
As for joining those big pirate crews to become stronger, Kanbo never considered it. He always had his own principles and bottom line, otherwise he wouldn't have lived alone as Pirate Hunter all this time.
He joined the pirate crew last time because he lost a bet, but he didn't do anything bad after joining. While other pirates were setting fires and killing people on the island, he did nothing.
He only made a move after seeing Rebecca, a powerful opponent, and that was also to become stronger in battle. Because of this persistence, he learned one of the Six Powers, Shave, at that time.
Of course, what Kanbo said was only the main reason. The secondary reason was still Rebecca. Rebecca, who was a Marine, let him go after defeating him, who was a pirate, which was somewhat subversive to his understanding.
How many Marines in this world would let a pirate go? Then he remembered Rebecca deeply, knowing that this Marine was different from the others. In addition, he had a heart that wanted to become stronger, so he did not resist Rebecca and the others becoming pirates.
Just like Zoro back then, if he hadn't thought Luffy, he wouldn't have joined the Straw Hat Pirates and become a pirate. And even after joining, his goal never changed: to become stronger and stronger, and then defeat Hawk-Eye.
Kanbo wanted to join this team he admired in order to become stronger, so that he wouldn't lose his principles and bottom line, and could also realize his ambition to become stronger.
"Alright! You can join now. Let Rebecca introduce you to the other members of the pirate crew. We'll rest for a bit and then leave."
Vic glanced at Rebecca and pondered for a moment before saying, "Since he's someone Rebecca approves of, his character shouldn't be a big problem. What Vic fears are people who back down at the mere mention of being hunted by the World Government."
He himself has many secrets, and coupled with Olvia's identity and the matter of deciphering the Poneglyph, it's really not suitable to let someone like that join. He will inevitably clash with the World Government in the future.
Vic and Kanbo weren't very familiar with each other; this was their first meeting. After he finished speaking, he went straight into the hot spring shop.
From now on, we'll be on the same boat, so we'll have plenty of time to get to know each other and become familiar with one another. There's no rush. However, Vic didn't expect to have another partner so soon, and it seems that his strength and talent are quite good, so he can be trained properly.
Afterwards Vic soaked in the hot spring for a while. When he came out, Rebecca had already introduced Kanbo to the others. After purchasing some supplies, Vic led his men away amidst the complicated gazes of the island's civilians.
The last time Vic came here, he was a Marine, helping them rescue people and fight pirates. This time, he has completely changed and become a notorious pirate.
When they first saw Vic and his friends, they were a little scared, but later they found that Rebecca and her friends hadn't done anything wrong. They were just like any other guests, shopping and soaking in the hot springs. They weren't eating, drinking, or taking anything for free; they were all paying for it.
And they didn't even try to negotiate the price; they just left after they were done, without harming anyone. This made them somewhat skeptical of the news reports. Were they really a group of ruthless, vicious pirates?
This doesn't seem like it at all, which is why they have mixed feelings. However, Vic didn't care about the feelings of these ordinary people. They are the group most easily swayed by public opinion, and Vic doesn't care about their attitudes anymore.
And so, Vic embarked on his journey again with his newly joined companions. Unbeknownst to them, the trio of the Holy Knights had already crossed the Red Line and were rapidly approaching them.
Moreover, government warships and soldiers continued to join them along the way, and their forces grew larger and larger, showing an intention to annihilate Vic and his group in one fell swoop. Vic and his group were advancing from the entrance of the Grand Line, while the Holy Knights were coming from the direction of Sabaody, and the distance between the two sides was rapidly closing!
Kanbo's talent was indeed considerable, or rather, his body was already prepared. Within a few days of boarding the ship, he learned the other Six Powers under Rebecca's tutelage and became familiar with the others.
Furthermore, Vic discovered that Kanbo's Armament Haki was almost ready to Awakening. He had already trained his body to the point where Awakening Haki. Even if he didn't Vic Victor and the others, he could Awakening Armament Haki after a few more battles.
Furthermore, Vic learned that Kanbo had Awakening Observation Haki shortly after his battle with Rebecca two years ago, meaning Vic had essentially picked up a ready-made potential powerhouse.
This is all thanks to Rebecca. A casual gesture led to this meeting, which can be described as a stroke of fate.
" Kanbo! There are actually three types of Haki, including the Observation Haki you've already Awakening, which can be transformed into armor to protect yourself, and the Armament Haki, which can also be used for attack."
And then there's the most special Conqueror's Haki, which not everyone possesses. It's said that only one in a million people has it. It's innate; before Awakening, no one knows if they have it. On our ship, only Vic Awakening this kind of Haki. Vic! Show him your Conqueror's Haki!
On the deck, Rebecca was explaining the three types of Haki to Kanbo, and then flicked Kanbo's arm with Armament Haki on her fingers, giving Kanbo a deeper understanding of the power of Armament Haki.
Then he had Vic demonstrate his Conqueror's Haki to him, giving the impression of Vic teaching a disciple. Vic didn't hesitate and immediately unleashed his Conqueror's Haki to intimidate Kanbo.
This was the first time Kanbo had experienced this power acting on his soul and spirit. He felt dizzy and his body was somewhat out of control, as if he were walking on clouds. If someone attacked him at this moment, he would find it difficult to put up an effective resistance.