" Kazu, look."
"This fruit's power requires a random item; once activated, it can transform into the medicine I desire."
Makino casually picked up a radish, then activated her Devil Fruit power, and the radish in front of her instantly turned into a ginseng root.
"The more precious the items I conjure, the more potent the medicine, and the more time and energy I have to expend."
"Wow, that's amazing, Makino, my little one."
Come here, give me a kiss.
Kazu seized the opportunity to launch a sneak attack on Makino, and from now on she will be the first-aid kit for their Blond Hair Pirates, significantly increasing the crew's survivability.
Haven't you noticed how much more respect those guys are showing Makino?
They understood very well that if they squandered their youth like this, they would inevitably find themselves unable to keep up with their abilities as they got older.
Show Makino extra kindness in advance, and take good care of her regularly, so that you'll have the nerve to ask for medicine when it really matters later.
Makino smiled sweetly, but she also had a deeper, more genuine desire in her heart: to help Kazu.
She couldn't compare to Robin and Hancock in looks, and in terms of status, one was the queen of the Amazon Lily and the other was a world-class scholar. In terms of martial arts, she was far inferior to them.
Only after mastering the Medicine-Medicine Fruit did she feel confident enough to stay by Kazu's side.
Meanwhile, Carlmand was hiding in the training room, studying the Chilly-Chilly Fruit.
He just asked Nico Robin, the most cultured person in the Blond Hair Pirates, about the concept of low temperature.
The slower the movement of microscopic particles, the lower the temperature. When the particles come to rest, the temperature reaches absolute zero, which is -273.15°C.
Anyway, he couldn't understand it at all. All he knew was that with all his might, he could lower the temperature to around -120°C, which was still a long way from 273.15°C.
All he can do is explore and utilize it more, hoping that he can eventually freeze the Marine Admiral who possesses the Ice-Ice Fruit. Then he will truly have mastered it.
Kazu and his crew arrived at Crushed Stone Island in just half a day, for no other reason than the speed of their ship.
After all, the distance traveled that day was measured by the town mayor and his team using ordinary boats, which is not applicable to the Divine Dragon.
" Crushed Stone Island, what a fitting name!"
Kazu is all rocks as far as the eye can see. The island is quite large, but it is devoid of life.
There is no fresh water here, so animals cannot survive at all. Only some drought-resistant plants can survive on rainwater.
"This is a great place to fight."
"Let's stay here and wait for the Whitebeard Pirates to arrive."
Kazu laid out a recliner, holding a juice in one hand and a piece of grilled meat in the other, looking incredibly content.
In his words, he needed to conserve his energy and make ample preparations for the battle the day after tomorrow.
Robin took out a book, chose a spot not far from Kazu, and quietly began reading.
Makino returned to the ship to prepare some special drinks, which contained medicinal herbs she had conjured up. They tasted good and were extremely nutritious.
Once Carlmand and the others finish training, they can quickly replenish their energy.
Needless to say, Hancock was in the best spot next to Kazu, so she asked Kazu to move a little and lay down right next to him.
The group of Carlmand and his companions on the other side presented a completely different scene.
Carlmand arrived at the edge of the island and quickly familiarized himself with the new Devil Fruit ability.
The surrounding land was frozen over, and Carlmand brought his hand close to the sea surface, and the nearby seawater began to be rapidly covered with ice.
However, his method of creating ice is completely different from Aokiji's.
Carlmand rapidly cools the surrounding space, freezing all the moisture in the area.
Aokiji, on the other hand, can create something out of nothing, conjuring countless ice crystals on his own. If there is water nearby, it can save him a lot of energy, and the area he freezes can also be increased significantly.
In terms of surface area and ice-making speed, Aokiji wins hands down; however, in terms of damage caused by low temperatures, Aokiji is inferior to Carlmand.
Carlmand can instantly freeze anyone he touches; it's difficult for anyone without Haki power to withstand it.
Meanwhile, Oulait was sparring with Behrens, honing her skills at the last minute, hoping to improve as much as possible.
The final Drew, also wearing the weighted gear Kazu had prepared for him, continued to toughen up his body, starting his training from the very basics.
A day or so passed in the blink of an eye. After lunch, they all stopped training and waited for the Whitebeard Pirates to arrive.
" Pops, I see the island."
"This is definitely Crushed Stone Island."
Marco flapped his wings and observed from high above. After two days of sailing, they finally arrived at their destination.
"Gulalalalala~"
"Finally arrived? I've been getting impatient waiting."
Whitebeard stood up from his chair, holding Murakumogiri in his right hand, with a captain's cloak draped over his back and a black turban on his head.
His white beard curved upwards on both sides, revealing a set of small white teeth. His gaze was fixed on the Crushed Stone Island, and his fighting spirit had reached its peak.