Things went as planned, so Vic stopped worrying about it and later called Ban to inquire about the giant lanternfish and Bakkin.
Although Ban had sent out many people to search, and had been searching for a long time, the ocean was too vast. It was difficult to find a pirate who had once been on Rocks' ship if he wanted to hide, let alone a big fish hiding in the sea. In any case, no news came back, which made Vic slightly disappointed.
Vic sailed his pirate ship to the waters around Titan Island, but did not approach the Titan Island. The massive steel pirate ship on the island could not withstand the gravity. In any case, there were several islands in this area under his protection, so he could just find one to dock at.
Needless to say, the huge sensation caused by this steel pirate ship was astonishing. Even Rebecca and the others were taken aback, as such a thing had never appeared on the sea before. They all went aboard to experience it and were full of praise for Vic's skills. So, the rest of the time was spent perfecting the pirate ship and training.
While Vick was recuperating, Trafalgar Law had already left the Donquixote Family in the North Blue. Although Doflamingo had personally killed his brother last year, he was unaware that Law had eaten the Op-Op Fruit and thought that Rosinante had already handed it over to the Marines.
Therefore, he did not conduct a large-scale search for Law's whereabouts in the North Blue. In Doflamingo's eyes, Law, who was suffering from Amber Lead Syndrome, would not live much longer, so he did not pay much attention to him. Little did Doflamingo know that his indifference had already sown the seeds of disaster for his future, and the promising situation collapsed into dust overnight!
1510 of the Sea Circle Calendar
After spending half a year in Foosha Village Shanks left the East Blue and returned to the New World, but his ship was missing one person, one arm, one Devil Fruit, and one straw Straw Hat.
The youngest is Uta, who has already been sent by Shanks to Elegia to be taught singing by Gordon.
The missing arm was eaten by the Lord of the Coast when Shanks saved Luffy. Luffy was heartbroken because of this arm, but he was also completely impressed by the courage Shanks showed, which solidified his determination to become a pirate.
The missing Devil Fruit has already been eaten by Luffy. It was Uta wanted to eat, but Shanks wouldn't let her. Luffy has also become a Gum-Gum Devil Fruit User and the future Sun God!
Shanks received news that Marine Garp the Hero was already on his way back to the East Blue, most likely heading for him. So, after handing the Straw Hat to Luffy, Shanks left the East Blue and returned to the New World. Before leaving, he even provoked Luffy, solidifying Luffy's dream of Luffy alone and becoming the Pirate King!
There's a gang of pirates in Foosha Village? And it's none other than the infamous Red-Haired Shanks from the New World! This guy actually went to the East Blue and even set up camp in Foosha Village?!
Garp was stunned when he received the village chief's call, but he was relieved to hear that Red-Hair hadn't made things difficult for the villagers. So he finished his tasks and rushed to the East Blue without stopping.
By the time Garp returned to Foosha Village, Red-Hair crew had already left. He was furious but had nowhere to vent his anger, while his grandson Luffy kept insisting on becoming a pirate and even the Pirate King!
After learning the situation Garp realized that Luffy was influenced by Red-Hair, so Garp hated Red-Haired Shanks, while Luffy kept shouting that he wanted to become the Pirate King.
Garp is Hero of the Marines, yet his grandson is clamoring to become a pirate? The village is full of people and watchful eyes, and bandits occasionally visit, which is a bad influence. So after training Luffy for a while, Garp had no choice but to take Luffy up the mountain and hand him over to the bandits Dadan and her gang.
He wouldn't be able to stay in the East Blue for long. Luffy also met his future sworn brother Ace for the first time. However, Ace didn't like Garp and Luffy. He spat a wad of phlegm on Luffy's clothes, ignored Luffy's attempt to befriend him, and quickly disappeared into the mountains.
Garp quickly left Foosha Village and the East Blue, while Luffy stuck with Ace. At first, Ace didn't like Luffy, but as time went on and the encounters became more frequent, his cold heart was touched by Luffy's sincerity!
Ace accepted Luffy and introduced Luffy to his good friend Sabo, the young master of a noble family in the Goa Kingdom. The three went through a series of adventures and training, forging a deep friendship. So the three drank the oath of brotherhood and became sworn brothers.
In the same year, Ace Awakening Conqueror's Haki at the Gray Terminal while protecting Luffy, while Sabo set sail alone and encountered Celestial Dragons visiting the Goa Kingdom!
Sabo's small boat was sunk by a Celestial Dragons was blocking his way. Ace and Luffy witnessed this and thought Sabo was dead. In fact, Sabo was rescued by Dragon who was nearby.
After this tragic incident, Ace and Luffy realized they were too weak, so they calmed down and trained in the mountains until they were 17 years old before setting sail to become pirates!
Meanwhile, Vic wasn't idle either. In the original story, Kuina died that year when she fell from the Grand Ladder while going to the attic to get a whetstone.
Although Vic had trained Kuina extensively, and her physical strength was now far beyond what it used to be—she couldn't have died from a simple fall down a flight of stairs—fate has a certain degree of remedial power, and Vic had already experienced this several times. Therefore, he was still somewhat uneasy about ignoring Kuina, so Vic personally came to Shimotsuki Village.
" Kuina! Why are you leaving? Have you given up on the way of the sword? Didn't we already make a promise? It's either you or me, let's see who becomes the World's Greatest Swordsman!"
What's the meaning of your leaving now? Are you deserting? If so, you've disappointed me greatly, Kuina! I despise you!
Isshin Dojo, 9-year-old Zoro stared at Kuina, who was two years older than him, with disbelief and heartache. As for Vic beside Kuina, he paid no attention to him at all; he was just an old man who often got lost. But now, he was questioning Kuina with great anger and heartache.
"Kid! I'm doing this for Kuina's own good. She hasn't forgotten your promise; she just wants to become the world's greatest swordsman. Staying in Shimotsuki Village won't work, and staying in the East Blue won't work either."
You have to go to the Grand Line to achieve this. I'm helping her. If you truly care about her, then bless her, catch up with her, and when you're strong enough, come to the Grand Line and challenge her to a duel to see who is truly the world's greatest swordsman!
The agreement between Kuina and Zoro was only made recently. Koshiro is an old-fashioned person who still believes that women are inferior to men, even though Vic often trains Kuina and improves her physical fitness and strength.
As these conversations continued, Kuina inevitably overheard them. After defeating Zoro in a duel, she complained a bit, and Zoro used this promise to motivate Kuina.
No wonder Zoro was more popular with women than Sanji later on; his words and actions at such a young age resonated with people, showing a clear difference from childhood.
Vic had already spoken with Kozaburo and Koshiro, and the two agreed that Vic could take Kuina away. Koshiro didn't have high hopes for Kuina, so he didn't care. Moreover, with Vic's current strength and achievements, Kuina's future achievements would definitely be different with Vic by his side. He even had a faint expectation in his heart!
As for Kozaburo, although he felt sorry for his granddaughter and was reluctant to part with her, he didn't say anything since Kuina herself wanted to go with Vic, and he respected Kuina's wishes.
Although Vic had the ability to fake Kuina's death and leave Shimotsuki Village to motivate Zoro, he felt it was unnecessary. He believed that there was another way to motivate Zoro, and it would leave him with something to look forward to, rather than ambition and deep regret!
Aspirations and ambitions might be more motivating for Zoro. If he wants to go to the New World to see Kuina, he needs to at least reach the level of strength he had two years later in the original story, otherwise he won't even be able to go to the New World.
" Zoro! The world's greatest swordsman can only be between you and me. When you feel strong enough, come find me in the New World!"
"This is my sword Wado Ichimonji. I'm entrusting it to you for safekeeping. Use it to protect yourself, and return it to me when we meet again! Take care!"
Kuina took off the sword from her waist, stepped forward, and handed it to Zoro eyes were already brimming with tears.