Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Except for the second one, the first and third ones have already been achieved.

Nami had a very happy time during this period.

Not only did he obtain a powerful Devil Fruit, but he also fulfilled his wish...

The members of the Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Guild have been seeing Nami with a strangely happy expression on her face from time to time these past few days...

They all said to let her be!

No one disturbed Nami's happiness; she'll get used to it eventually.

Happiness might turn into trouble then?

It's a happy kind of trouble...

It is worth mentioning that.

After Locke's "mediation".

The Sky Islanders and the Shandians also put aside the hatred that had lasted for four hundred years.

While we can't say we've completely abandoned our prejudices, we won't resort to violence the moment we meet...

This is the only way!

The Shandians knew of Rocks' power; a single punch could destroy vast swathes of land. The Sky Island's former god, Gan Fall, had also witnessed Rocks cleaving through the clouds with a single sword strike.

Enel died at the hands of Rocks.

It is clear that Rocks is stronger than Enel.

Anyone with a sound mind knows how to make a choice once they understand this...

So two days ago.

Under the witness of Lox.

The Sky Islanders are represented by Gan Fall, while the Shandians are represented by the Old Chief.

The two sides signed a "peace agreement".

Starting with their generation.

The Sky Islanders and Shandians will abandon their hatred and live together on this Sky Island.

Apayado is owned by the Shandians, who have their own autonomy, but they do not restrict the Sky Islanders from entering.

The Sky Islanders also regarded the Shandians as companions and family, truly accepting them and uniting them as one, regardless of race or identity.

In short, under the influence of Lox.

The Sky Islanders and the Shandians are developing in a positive direction.

Perhaps, over time, the two will truly merge into one, becoming an inseparable family.

Is it good or bad?

It will take time to prove it.

If possible, no one wants to see war break out.

War kills people.

If people can coexist peacefully, who would want to fight and kill each other?

As for the hatred between them?

Let it all just vanish with the wind...

Do not disobey Lord Lox.

Since the other party has already offered to mediate, then we should follow their wishes...

Although Locust did not rule the Sky Island.

However, both the Sky Islanders and the Shandians regarded Locust as the new "god" of the Sky Island...

However, this "god" is different from the previous ones.

The other party will not interfere in anything they do...

……

Above the island cloud in the middle of the giant vines.

Within the designated training area.

At this moment, Kuina was practicing swordsmanship.

The glistening tears falling from her forehead showed that Kuina had been training here for quite some time...

"What's wrong? Feeling stressed?"

Rocks walked over with a glass of juice made from the fruits of the Sky Island, handed it to Kuina, and said with a smile, "You've only just mastered Observation Haki, and you're already in a hurry to train Armament Haki?"

"As I said before, sometimes being too impatient can actually hinder the effectiveness of cultivation."

Kuina is no match for Nami right now...

It should be said that Kuina, who did not master Armament Haki, could not hit Nami, who was able to transform into an elemental form.

Therefore, Lox believed that Kuina's frantic training was due to the pressure she felt...

"Don't rush. I plan to stay here for quite some time. During this time, you should have enough time to master Armament Haki."

"It's not that I feel pressured."

Kuina stopped her training.

He took the juice from the bottle handed to him by Lockes, took a sip, and said, "But as the first mate, I will need to fight alongside you in the future. If I am not strong enough, I will hold you back."

"This is something I don't want to see."

Of course there is pressure.

However, it wasn't because of Nami.

It was because of the position of first mate.

As the vice-captain of the Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Guild, she needed to fight alongside Rocks and didn't want to hold him back.

"Isn't this pressure?"

Lox chuckled: "Of course I'd like you to fight alongside me, but don't push yourself too hard."

"Master Koushirou specifically asked me to take good care of you. If you get exhausted, I don't know how I'll explain it to him. He'll probably just grab a knife and chop me up..."

“My father isn’t that kind of person. Besides, this was a three-year agreement. I lost to you, and that’s my choice. After you convinced him, he won’t object to my decision anymore.”

Kuina looked at the Wado Ichimonji in her hand and slowly said, "This is the path I chose myself. It has nothing to do with my father or you. I will not stop!"

“It’s different. After all, I took away the daughter he raised for eighteen years. I have to consider a father’s feelings.”

Locke gave a troubled look: "A father's temper is not easy to quell..."

"Please, don't overexert yourself and collapse. I'm really afraid he'll pull out a knife and try to kill me next time we meet!"

"He can't beat you anyway..."

After hearing this, Kuina was both amused and exasperated: "Besides, your words are always ambiguous. Anyone who didn't know better would think that I eloped with you and then you wronged me..."

Lox chuckled awkwardly, "It's not exactly an elopement, but it's pretty much like it..."

"In short, don't overwork yourself. You've already made enough progress. Cultivation requires a balance of work and rest."

Rocks laughed and said, "I was just planning to visit Angel Island. I've been busy building a villa for Nami lately and haven't had a chance to go there yet."

Kuina glanced at Lox: "Can I take that as an invitation to go on a date?"

So, are you going?

"go with!"

Kuina laughed: "Wait for me, I'm going to take a shower first."

Stopping in her tracks, Kuina asked again, "By the way, are we the only two here?"

"Nami is still basking in happiness, Robin went to study the Shandora ruins, and Illusion and Ichisho went to explore the forest. Well, it's just the two of us. What? Do you mind?"

"I don't mind. Come to think of it, we haven't had any alone time in a long time since other companions joined us..."

Kuina remarked, "It's only been a little over four months since we set sail, but it feels like a very long time has passed..."

"More than four months already?"

Rocks sighed, "Anyone else would probably have already stormed into the New World, while we're still wandering around in the first half of the Grand Line..."

Kuina smiled and said, "We stayed in the East China Sea for quite a long time. At that time, we were not wanted and we didn't have a specific target."

"After reaching the Grand Line, we head towards an island with a specific goal."

"It was not as free as it was in the East China Sea."

Rocks nodded: "But here we don't need to worry about the World Government or the Navy pursuing us. We can stop and relax for a bit..."

"I understand. I'll slow down my training pace. I also cherish my body and don't want to become a muscle woman..."

"Tsk, I thought you didn't care about your appearance."

"No woman can be indifferent to her appearance, and besides... it's not an option to be indifferent now..."

"..."

Kuina returned to her room.

Meanwhile, Lox was pondering Kuina's words, counting on his fingers as he thought, "Being too handsome is indeed a problem."

What else could he do?

He was just a seventeen-year-old minor.

Now is not the time to think about these things.

He still has goals to achieve.

Let's talk about it after we achieve our goal.

Anyway, there's still a long time ahead and a long future.