"It's like this, Vic. I want to become a top-notch sniper. If you form your own team in the future, could I be the sniper on your ship?" Wendy's smile faded, and she asked seriously.
"How about this, Wendy, come to the seaside cabin for dinner tonight, and I'll give you an answer then. Is that alright?" Vic said to Wendy after thinking for a moment.
Vic also wanted to think about this issue carefully, whether he should consider sailing alone in the future, since he didn't know if he would end up on Garp's ship.
"Okay, then I'll come over tonight to try your cooking, hehehe!"
Wendy wasn't disappointed that Vic didn't immediately agree; she was pleased to see Vic serious attitude.
She'll get Vic to agree to her request; she's confident she can, as long as he doesn't immediately reject her.
Seeing that Wendy wasn't disappointed, Vic couldn't help but think more highly of her. Vic nodded to Wendy and walked towards the beach, while Wendy went back to class.
After returning to the cabin, Vic went for a swim in the sea, swimming quite a distance before finally catching a Sea Kings.
Vic couldn't help but lament that the fishing industry was also in a slump, and his own life was getting harder and harder.
From now on, I'll have to use Geppo to travel through the air for now, and then go down to the sea to catch fish once I've gone a bit further.
Smaller fish in the sea will thank Vic for eliminating their great enemy.
The Sea Kings are probably cursing Vic to drown in the sea. They're so unethical! They keep trying to fleece people in one place, and now they've almost ripped them off!
Vic didn't care at all; there were countless Sea Kings, and they weren't far from the Calm Belt.
In a few days, Sea Kings will come to deliver food again, and Vic will have no choice but to reluctantly accept it.
After having breakfast with Rebecca, I spent an hour helping Rebecca practice Observation Haki.
Then he demonstrated his Realm of Cutting Steel to her, letting Rebecca experience it for a while before letting her practice on her own.
This is all Vic can do for now; at least it's easier than learning from Koshiro.
You don't need to waste time doing reading comprehension exercises, and someone even demonstrates it for you personally. This treatment is much better than Zoro's, isn't it? Vic has already been very good to Rebecca.
With some free time, Vic remembered Wendy and wondered if he could become a sniper on his ship.
The fact that she could still bring this up after knowing she had defeated Vice Admiral shows she has a lot of confidence in herself!
Rebecca's nautical skills don't conflict with Wendy's, and I haven't decided on a sniper yet.
Anyway, since it's just the three of us right now, even if I go to Garp's ship, I can take them with me. There are only three of us, so it won't make a difference.
A skilled sniper plays a vital role on a ship, providing unexpected support in combat.
The two are fighting, and someone on your side is taking a sneak shot – that's an advantage.
The effect is best when two equally matched opponents fight.
Bullets imbued with Armament Haki are even more powerful and have a significant impact on the battle.
We'll see how good Wendy's shooting talent is then; if she's really good, we can take her along for some training.
Vic has already thought about Wendy's situation. If she has the talent, he will keep her by his side to train and improve her physical fitness.
Then there's Observation Haki and Armament Haki, which are also essential for an excellent sniper!
For now, let's Observation Haki. Just like with Rebecca, don't get too distracted.
If you don't have the talent, then politely decline. After all, you'll be facing far more than ordinary pirates in the future. It's very dangerous on your ship; you could easily lose your life!
After finishing his contemplation, Vic resumed his daily training. Old Man Garp was already waiting to beat him up, so he couldn't slack off now, after all, Old Man Garp was even stronger than Zephyr.
It was afternoon soon, Vic sent Rebecca to the Elite Camp to invite Smoker and Hina over for dinner.
Then I'll go to the residential area to buy some vegetables and fruits. After all, it's the same whether I'm treating one person or three.
He himself went hunting in the sea, and after bringing back a Sea Kings, he went hunting in the forest.
Eating only fish isn't really a good idea. Even if the animals in the forest don't have a high level of Primal Spirit energy, it's still okay to catch them occasionally to improve the taste.
Smoker and Hina aren't picky eaters, Vic usually leaves the hunting trips in the forest to Rebecca.
He really didn't want to waste that time, but Rebecca had gone to ask someone for help today, so he had to do it himself.
Vic quickly finished his preparations, but Rebecca hadn't returned yet; Wendy had arrived first.
She had taken the afternoon off from unimportant classes, and upon arriving here, she immediately began helping Vic. She was much more perceptive than Smoker, which pleased Vic greatly.
Rebecca returned shortly after, and Vic introduced Rebecca and Wendy to each other. Then Wendy abandoned Vic to help Rebecca wash the vegetables and fruit.
Vic grimaced slightly, realizing he had drawn his conclusion too early, but he was still better than Smoker. Smoker, meanwhile, kept sneezing under Vic's nagging, even puffing out smoke.
Smoker and Hina came together; they had arranged to meet.
Vic then introduced everyone again, and then instructed Smoker to prepare wood for the fire.
Smoker felt like he was destined to be a stoker's servant in Vic's company!
Vic told him it was to help him; the smoke from the fire would help him develop his Devil Fruit powers, and Smoker had no choice but to agree.
The three girls quickly became acquainted and helped prepare the table and dishes.
In fact, Vic had almost finished preparing.
Once everyone had arrived, Vic grilled most of the Sea Kings meat in the open air, while the rest of the vegetables were taken back to the cabin and cooked on the stove.
Vic told Rebecca to watch the barbecue outside, then pulled Smoker inside to start a fire and cook.
Before long, the aroma of meat and vegetables filled the air. Vic had finished preparing all the dishes, and the barbecue outside was ready too.
Vic cut large chunks of meat off the grill and placed them on a large plate before bringing the dishes to the table.
The main dish is grilled Sea Kings meat; the other dishes are just for tasting and the portions are small.
If you want to eat your fill, you still have to eat Sea Kings. Keep the Sea Kings on the grill over a low flame, and you can eat them slowly without any problems.
It was Wendy's first time here, and Vic had put a lot of thought into the food; it tasted so good that everyone almost ate their own food.
Everyone enjoyed the meal and chatted as they ate.
Neither Vic nor Wendy brought up the matter of joining right now.
After everyone had finished eating, Vic finished off all the remaining dishes; after all, he had Life Return, so this was nothing to worry about.
Smoker and his two companions were already used to it, but Wendy, who was seeing it for the first time, was shocked.
Looking at Vic's belly and then at the fleshless skeleton of the Sea Kings, he was speechless, only able to open his mouth wide... you... you...
Rebecca explained to Wendy, but Wendy still looked at Vic as if he were a monster.
This is a monster in human skin! It can eat like crazy; even Giant Race probably can't compare to Vic.
Vic knew this was somewhat shocking, but it didn't matter; they were all acquaintances, so it wouldn't hurt if they found out.
From now on, I can just eat normally when I go out, and occasionally have a big meal to store up the energy.
"Alright, now that we've eaten and drunk our fill, let's talk about your desire to become the sniper on my ship."
Vic composed himself and spoke seriously.
Smoker and Hina were both surprised; they were only in Recruit Camp, and they already wanted to join Vic's crew!
They knew Vic's capabilities, and it was certain that he would lead warships on missions in the future.
They just hadn't expected a recruit who had only just arrived at the Recruit Camp to be thinking so far ahead. But considering Vic's abilities, they were relieved; such a promising recruit was a rare find during the boot camp period.
Wendy's expression also turned serious. She remained silent, waiting for Vic to continue.
"Let me explain first, someone like me, after graduation, will never be assigned ordinary missions."
"It will be very dangerous. If you're just an ordinary sniper, I don't recommend you come to my ship. Taking a position at one of the branches of the Four Blues would be more responsible for your life," Vic said seriously.
"But if you have the talent in this area, I won't refuse to let you come to my ship."
We'll face the enemy together and grow stronger together, so I want to test you out first.
If you feel this is an insult, then just pretend I didn't say anything, let's pretend today never happened, and we can still be friends.
Vic said what he had thought of beforehand, believing that Wendy was not a pretentious person and had her own principles.
"I had already thought this through before I came. If you don't agree, I'll show you what I'm capable of."
I know what you'll face in the future, I've thought it all through. I know I want to become stronger, and following you is the best decision I can make.
Wendy spoke earnestly, more earnestly than ever before, even more earnestly than when she had encountered Vic in the exam hall.
"Okay, Wendy, I admire your desire to become stronger. Now, I'll test you."
With a smile, Vic pointed to the trees in the seaside forest and said to Wendy:
"See that tree over there? The one with the blue leaf on it. It's about a kilometer away. You brought your gun, right? Show me."