[Chapter Size: 2100 Words.]
Third Person POV
Somewhere Sea, First Half of Grandline.
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Chouchou ate the fruit in front of everyone, and at that moment, Luffy noticed the system sending a progress notification about his dog within the crew.
Name: Chouchou
Role: Guard Dog
Age: ??
——Status——
Vitality: D+ -> B
Strength: D+ -> B
Defense: E+ -> C+
Speed: E+ -> C
Spirit: D -> C
——Devil Fruit——
None -> Cerberus Dog Fruit, Model: None -> E
——Haki——
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
——Rokushiki——
Geppou: [Locked] -> D
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: B -> A
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: E -> B
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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“HAHAHAHA! I can see that you’ve gotten stronger. How do you feel, Chouchou?”
“Wolf Wolf!” Chouchou barked enthusiastically.
“That’s good. Unfortunately, we still don’t know much about your powers and your final form, but we’ll start your training on the next island. Nevertheless, that doesn’t deny that your fruit is quite powerful.” Luffy smiled with satisfaction.
“Woof! Woof!” Chouchou responded, wagging his tail.
“In the meantime, since we’re on the open sea, let’s strengthen your bodies in the training room until we reach our destination.” Luffy spoke and turned to the new members of the group.
“Vivi, Robin, and Karoo, you will begin your training as well. Now that you’re part of this crew, let’s start with the six styles to improve your bodies, as you’re quite weak at the moment and need a minimum strength to face our upcoming challenges.” Luffy said, and everyone nodded.
The captain led the group towards the training room, the space designated for skill enhancement and learning new techniques since he began training in the six styles. While each member dedicated themselves to their training in different corners of the room, Luffy chose to specifically guide the two girls in the application of Soru to improve their mobility, while the duck trained the slashing kick.
The initial focus was on agility, an area Luffy knew to be crucial in overcoming the weaknesses of his new companions. He envisioned Robin’s potential as a true weapon of destruction, imagining the creation of many hands through her fruit and the deadly effectiveness of the Shigan technique at a stage where she could use the air like bullets. However, he decided to start with the basics, focusing on developing agility as the foundation for defense, as he himself managed to capture her.
For Vivi and Robin, the surprise was evident as they started training in the first few minutes, and Luffy, known for his laid-back nature, transformed into a strict and relentless instructor under his guidance. Under his direction, the two were pushed to the limit of their abilities, and that didn’t satisfy the captain as they faced intense pain and challenges from the intensive training.
“Great! Now, again! And again! Until every move is as natural as breathing.”
“But we’re tired!”
“…”
“No time for laziness! I want to see you stronger, faster! Understood?”
“That… is heavy!” Vivi complained, expressing the difficulty of the exercise.
“…”
“Keep going; you can do better than that!”
Some time later, Vivi and Robin were sprawled on the floor, unable to move.
“What?! You’re already on the ground? We haven’t even started your first day!”
“This is outrageous; let us rest!” Vivi shouted in despair.
Meanwhile, Robin remained silent, but her expression made it clear that she wasn’t enjoying the rigor of the training. Her silence spoke volumes about the intensity of the session.
“Stop complaining,” declared Luffy, crossing his arms with determination. “You need to get stronger!” The seriousness in his expression made it clear that, for Luffy, the path to strength was not easy but essential to face the challenges that lay ahead.
“Luffy, I already hate you…” Vivi murmured, but Luffy didn’t pay attention to her drama.
While the rest of the crew went into their joint training, mastering the third technique of the six styles for the most part in the next three days, Luffy was satisfied with this progress over the days as he looked at the system sitting alone on the ship’s bow in the early morning.
“It’s time to take my skills to a new level,” Luffy muttered to himself, recalling the crew’s efforts in training over the past few days.
“Soru, Geppo, Tekkai… all these techniques have been useful so far, but it’s time to expand my repertoire and some for those that I haven’t even started because I wanted to improve the body and adapt it just like the crew first.”
Analyzing the individual capabilities of his crew, Luffy recognized that not all techniques would be applicable or match everyone’s combat style. Each member had their own unique abilities and style, and forcing them to learn everything would be counterproductive before moving on to the next level. He realized that the right path would be to tailor the training according to each one’s natural abilities.
“Rankyaku would be the next step for me. But before that, Haki is something I should start learning now. I’m no longer in the East Blue; the enemies have become stronger. It’s time for all of us to explore this power and elevate the level of our skills.” He reflected, aware that Haki development would be crucial to facing even bigger challenges now.
“Our priorities have always been clear: strengthen our fundamentals, learn specific techniques, and, above all at this moment, be ready to master Haki. With that, we’ll reach new horizons of power and become unstoppable no matter what comes our way.”
Luffy took out a board from his pocket and began writing to create a priority list for the training of all members:
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**Individual Training:**
1. **Luffy:**
– (Improve) Devil Fruits
– (Improve) Swordsmanship
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Improve) Tekkai
– (Learn) Armament Haki
– (Learn) Observation Haki
– (Improve) Conqueror’s Haki
– Rankyaku
– Shigan
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
– Voices of All Things
– Lost Century Secret Technique
2. **Yamato:**
– (Improve) Devil Fruit
– (Improve) Swordsmanship
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Tekkai
– (Learn) Rankyaku
– (Improve) Armament Haki
– (Improve) Observation Haki
– (Improve) Conqueror’s Haki
– Lost Century Secret Technique
3. **Shirahoshi:**
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Improve) Soru
– (Learn) Tekkai
– Rankyaku
– Shigan
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
– Trident Technique
– (Learn) Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
– (Learn) Conqueror’s Haki
– Poseidon
– Lost Century Secret Technique
4. **Megalo:**
– (Improve) Tekkai
– (Improve) Shigan
– Geppou
– Soru
5. **Zoro:**
– (Improve) Swordsmanship
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Learn) Rankyaku
– Tekkai
– (Learn) Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
– (Learn) Conqueror’s Haki
– Lost Century Secret Technique
6. **Lami:**
– (Improve) Devil Fruit
– (Improve) Swordsmanship
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Improve) Tekkai
– Rankyaku
– (Learn) Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
– (Learn) Conqueror’s Haki
– Lost Century Secret Technique
7. **Bepo:** (Bepo is the most talented in the six styles)
– (Improve) Rankyaku
– (Improve) Shigan
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Learn) Tekkai
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
– Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
8. **Chouchou:**
– (Improve) Shigan
– (Improve) Tekkai
– (Learn) Soru
– (Improve) Devil Fruit
– Geppou
– Observation Haki
9. **Usopp:**
– (Improve) Weapons
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Learn) Tekkai
– (Learn) Observation Haki
– Armament Haki
– Rankyaku
– Shigan
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
10. **Nami:**
– (Improve) Devil Fruit
– (Improve) Swordsmanship
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Learn) Tekkai
– Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
– Rankyaku
– Shigan
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
11. **Reiju:**
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Tekkai
– (Improve) Rankyaku
– Shigan
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
– (Learn) Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
– (Learn) Conqueror’s Haki
– Lost Century Secret Technique
12. **Hugo:**
– (Improve) Tekkai
– (Improve) Shigan
– (Improve) Soru
– Geppou
– Kamie
– Rankyaku
– Rokuougan
– Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
13. **Nojiko:**
– (Improve) Kamie
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Devil Fruit
– (Learn) Geppou
– Rankyaku
– Shigan
– Rokuougan
– Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
14. **Hachi:**
– (Improve) Swordsmanship
– (Improve) Rankyaku
– (Improve) Shigan
– (Learn) Soru
– Geppou
– Tekkai
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
15. **Kuina:**
– (Improve) Swordsmanship
– (Improve) Soru
– (Improve) Geppou
– (Learn) Tekkai
– Rankyaku
– Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
– Conqueror’s Haki
– Shigan
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
– Lost Century Secret Technique
16. **Alvida:**
– (Improve) Swordsmanship
– (Learn) Soru
– Geppou
– Tekkai
– Rankyaku
– Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
– Shigan
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
17. **Laboon:**
– (Learn) Tekkai
– Soru
– Geppou
– Shigan
18. **Vivi:**
– (Learn) Soru
– Geppou
– Tekkai
– Rankyaku
– Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
– Shigan
– Kamie
– Rokuougan
19. **Karoo:**
– (Learn) Rankyaku
– Soru
– Geppou
– Observation Haki
20. **Nico Robin:**
– (Learn) Soru
– Geppou
– Shigan
– Tekkai
– Rankyaku
– Armament Haki
– Observation Haki
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Luffy made it a point to remove some techniques from their list with certain members because he knew they couldn’t learn them or that they didn’t seem useful. He simply prioritized what they needed to learn by the end of their journey. He also had a priority to learn to use all three Haki types before the war, in case it still happened.
However, if the war at the top were to happen, he intended to save Ace, even if it meant taking down Whitebeard and the entire Marine force, even if the idea seemed impossible.
Luffy, not only trained the girls in these days, determined to improve their skills, but he also immersed himself in sword training, focusing on mastering his sword technique, which was starting to yield results. At the same time, he focused on exploring the limits of his Devil Fruit and refining his already mastered techniques like Soru and Geppo to increase his agility.
The captain also witnessed satisfactory progress among each crew member, each following a personalized path, working tirelessly to improve their specific skills, contributing to the collective evolution of the team as they prepared to grow stronger. With this in mind, Luffy went to his cabin with a satisfied smile that night; he also had four women waiting for him, so his smile became even wider.
The next day, after another round of morning training, totaling 32 hours in all with the multiplication, his team filled the kitchen to eat a delicious lunch prepared by Reiju, with Hachi helping her. While everyone enjoyed the meal, Nami entered the kitchen as the only absent member.
“Luffy, we’re approaching the island; it’s already in sight!” Nami announced, and the Black Pearl was nearing Little Garden.
“Hmmm… That’s good,” Luffy said, taking a bite of meat and finding the news pleasant, turning his face to another specific member of the group.
“Nojiko, information,” Luffy requested, and everyone looked at the woman at that moment.
Nojiko assumed a firm posture, ready to share crucial information about the imminent Little Garden island, tasked with this by Luffy. “As you know, we’re approaching Little Garden, an island situated on this side of the sea. Obviously, it’s known for its biological diversity and unique geographical structure. The predominant flora consists of a variety of giant trees and lush vegetation, providing an exotic scenery. The island is characterized by different unique zones, from dense forests to more open areas.”
She continued with a more in-depth analysis. “As for fauna, there are peculiar and powerful creatures on this island. Besides dinosaurs, notable in the local ecology for thousands of years, there are also large animals that inhabit the wilder areas. The geography is marked by underground caves and unique rock formations and volcanoes, providing a variety of environments for exploration.”
Nojiko highlighted critical points in her briefing. “However, caution is needed. The island has natural dangers, including wild animals and unpredictable weather conditions that can cause diseases with the spread of certain insects. Moreover, there’s the possibility of other crews that may have established their bases here. We must be prepared for possible hostile encounters.”
Nojiko’s thorough technical briefing provided the crew with a comprehensive insight into the island, allowing them to prepare adequately for any exploration that awaited them on Little Garden.
Now, this was the role that Luffy assigned to Nojiko in the group, serving as the responsible party for general information about places and earning the informal title of “Destination Analyst” within the crew. Luffy, always attentive to the specialization of their skills, decided to distribute specific responsibilities among the crew members based on their areas of expertise. Nami took on the role of “Navigator and Specialist in Climates and Geographic Structures,” focusing on understanding geography, topography, climate, and specific features of islands. Nojiko, in turn, became the “Destination Analyst,” concentrating on broader details such as fauna, flora, and other factors related to the natural environment.
Additionally, Bepo was appointed as the “Political and Economic Consultant,” leveraging his profound understanding of these subjects. Meanwhile, Robin now held the position of “Historian and Archaeologist,” bringing her expertise to decipher historical mysteries and ancient artifacts. With this specialized division, the Straw Hat crew became a multifunctional team, capable of utilizing information about everything they encountered on their journeys, and Luffy could supply their knowledge with books, sparing no expense for it.
“You heard our informant; get ready to anchor on the island in a few hours,” Luffy said, and everyone began to move after lunch.
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