"Come on, Vic!" Gion's eyes were filled with fighting spirit as she looked down at Vic, who was sitting cross-legged.
Vic smirked. This guy really was a tough one; he'd been beaten so many times and he was still so energetic.
Vic couldn't help but admire that there was a reason why Gion could become a candidate for Admiral; with that kind of tenacity, she would definitely stand out.
Besides, Gion is already very talented; perhaps all she lacks in the future is a Devil Fruit as extraordinary as Fujitora Issho's!
If she had it, perhaps Ichisho wouldn't have been involved in anything, Gion would have been promoted to Admiral directly.
" Rear Admiral Gion, why didn't you eat a Devil Fruit? Wouldn't that make you even stronger and increase your chances of Admiral in the future?"
Instead of immediately accepting the challenge, Vic voiced the question that had been nagging at him.
"I just don't want to leave myself with any weaknesses. I want to be a pure swordsman!" Gion said calmly, though only she knew her true thoughts.
Vic didn't say anything more. He probably couldn't even manage a smile if he wanted to become Marine Admiral as a pure swordsman.
Perhaps only Mihawk and Shanks could do this. Now, I guess I'd have to add myself to it. That would require exceptional talent, Gion's talent is still a bit lacking.
Vic immediately covered his entire body in Armament Haki, including his unsheathed Blood Wither Blade, and used Geppo to get outside the ship.
Gion's lips twitched. Here we go again. Gion was truly speechless. She never forgot to show off. That was Gion's thought.
Gion didn't say anything more. She also knew how to use Geppo, and directly used Geppo to get into the air.
The current fight between the two is even more limited than on the ground; without the ground to provide leverage, they have to rely entirely on their bodies to hold on.
Vic is very confident now. He fears no one when it comes to Geppo. Vic does not take the initiative to attack and plans to let Gion make the first move.
Gion didn't hold back either. Knowing she was no match for Vic, she immediately launched a full-scale attack.
Gion used Shave in mid-air to quickly approach Vic, raising her sword to slash, but Vic dodged it by slightly shifting his body.
He turned around and kicked him in the butt, sending Gion flying!
Gion was furious and attacked even more fiercely, swinging her sword directly at face-to-face.
However, every time they clashed Gion would be sent flying by Vic, only able to regain her footing by using Geppo.
However, at that moment, Vic's Sword Gang attacked, Gion could only dodge.
The warship was constantly sailing and wouldn't wait for the two to duel, so the two fought as they followed at the stern.
The students on deck had witnessed the fight between the two and were now standing there in a daze. They were surprised to learn that fighting could be like this, which had truly broadened their understanding of the world.
Inside the cabin, Barnett was pondering what else he might have overlooked when the weapons team leader approached him.
" Barnett, we just checked, and the weapons on the ship are all damaged to varying degrees."
These were probably salvaged from some warship; they all need major repairs. Many of the swords are chipped and rusty, and the gun sights are no longer accurate.
"Then you should arrange for someone to repair it quickly. There should be tools on the ship."
"We don't know when danger will come, so we must be prepared at all times. Weapons are very important. You'd better hurry up and get them ready..." Barnett instructed.
Just then, a series of sonic booms came from outside the ship. Not knowing what was going on, he quickly went outside the cabin.
There was no one on the foredeck. Following the sound of the sonic boom, they saw a group of trainees gathered at the stern, all standing still.
At this point, many trainees inside the cabins also came out upon hearing the noise and discovered the anomaly. It wasn't until everyone reached the stern of the ship that they learned what had happened.
Vic is dominating Rear Admiral Gion, and the two are fighting while flying through the air.
The sight of the two battling in the air captivated their attention; Vic and Gion had redefined their understanding of combat!
All they knew before was that Kevin, who ate Zoan Devil Fruit, could fly, but that required him to grow wings.
It's unbelievable that these two can stand proudly in the air simply by stepping on the air.
Vic slashed Gion's buttocks again, Gion feel both itchy and painful!
But with so many people watching, she was too embarrassed to grab him. She kept cursing Vic for being a pervert who always liked to spank her butt, saying it was incredibly shameful!
" Vic's swordsmanship is superior to mine, his Geppo is stronger, and his Haki is no less impressive."
I really had absolutely no chance of winning in the air.
However, I feel my swordsmanship has improved since fighting Vic, and sparring with Vic wasn't entirely without its benefits.
If only he could change this habit of spanking, wouldn't he? Didn't he know so many people were watching?
"It would be so bad if word got out! What an idiot, such a clueless straight man!" Gion thought to herself, enduring the tingling and itching in her buttocks.
" Gion's figure is so bouncy! She's got a fantastic body, almost as good as Boa Hancock!"
I'm a bit slimmer, and maybe I'm a bit taller, but my Haki has been steadily increasing, and that's the most important thing."
Vic noticed the shyness in Gion's eyes and thought to himself.
Gion attacked again, her blade never leaving Vic's neck, slashing left and right.
The people on the ship watched in terror, fearing that Vic would be unable to defend himself and have his head chopped off at any moment.
" Rear Admiral Gion is truly ruthless! What deep-seated grudge must there be? We must never provoke Rear Admiral Gion again!"
"What do you know? Didn't you see Vic slapping Rear Admiral Gion's butt with his knife? Is that a place you can just slap like that? Isn't revenge the right thing to do?"
"I bet you're itching to replace Vic, you're practically drooling..."
"You bastard, that's not what I thought, you are... Hey, why are you wiping your mouth? Your sleeve is all wet..."
"You bunch of stinking men, what's going on in your heads? Vic definitely didn't do it on purpose, it was an accident, an accident! Understand?"
Barnett was speechless. "Aren't you afraid of retaliation for talking like this? You should learn about Observation Haki."
The two Sword Gang cleaved the sea, and the resulting waves crashed against the warship with a deafening roar, propelling the ship forward at breakneck speed.
One problem after another arose, and the cadets on the warship were even more amazed by the two.
" Vic is really strong. We were both in Recruit Camp, how come there's such a big difference in skill?"
Rear Admiral Gion's attacks were incredibly fast, but Vic was able to defend flawlessly, demonstrating a swordsmanship level far surpassing Rear Admiral Gion's.
Moreover, he fought with ease, while Rear Admiral Gion appeared somewhat disheveled and struggling to keep up.
Vic's single move often leaves Rear Admiral Gion scrambling to react.
"It seems that going to Vic's ship is the best choice. Vic's potential is obviously greater, and this will make it easier for me to achieve my ideal!" Barnett thought to himself.
" Rebecca, although I witnessed the battle between Vic and Rear Admiral Gion last time,
But this time, it feels different. You're a swordsman, do you know what's going on?" Wendy asked Rebecca beside her.
" Rear Admiral Gion's swordsmanship has improved, but Vic hasn't stood still either; he's progressed even more."
Therefore, the impression they gave was that their moves had become more mysterious and profound.
Those of you who don't understand swordsmanship will only find it pleasing to the eye, but the killing intent is hidden within.
"Didn't you see there aren't even any seagulls around our warship now?" Rebecca explained to Wendy.
"Really? There were seagulls flying around the warship when we were having the meeting just now, but we haven't seen a single one now. Can they sense the killing intent in the sword techniques?"
Wendy looked around but didn't see a single seagull.
"Yes, some animals have a greater sense of danger than humans. Most people who aren't naturally sensitive can only sense Observation Haki. This is what Vic told me," Rebecca said to Wendy with a smile.
On the battlefield, Gion was already panting heavily. Her stamina was still much worse than Vic's, and using Geppo continuously was quite taxing.
Vic could see that Gion was running out of energy and decided to end the battle.
Vic flashed behind Gion, his arm making a large circular motion, and the blade struck Gion's buttocks, sweeping Gion onto the warship in one blow.
Gion slid a long way off the deck before crashing into the cabin and coming to a stop.
Gion stood up, rubbing her buttocks, the flames in her eyes almost tangible!
Vic felt his body temperature rise and secretly clicked his tongue in amazement!
"If this continues, it might Awakening the will of fire! At that point, it wouldn't be impossible for the blade to be covered in flames, and for every strike to be engulfed in flames!"
"I didn't expect such an unexpected gain from the battle. Looks like I'll have to give Gion a little more spurring on in the future."
I wasn't trying to get her to thank me. We're colleagues, helping each other is only natural. I absolutely didn't have any other intentions, um, no!
Vic walked directly to the ship using Geppo, ignoring Gion's gaze. Covered in Haki, he returned to the deck and sat cross- Haki. "Today is another day of practicing Haki, "Vic thought to himself.