One Piece: Starting with Coercion and Enticement of Nami

Furthermore, nature also has high-temperature volcanic ash fog, and its potential needs to be further developed. Imagine if your fog could be developed to have pollution-causing properties?

Can the human body withstand that? Living things need to breathe. You idiot!

"Like a silly roe deer developing its abilities, it only uses the most basic white, watery smoke."

Thoth was speechless, while Smoker, though his face darkened, did not refute Thoth. At that moment, all he could think about was the fog and haze Thoth had mentioned.

A glint gradually appeared in his brownish-red eyes; Doflamingo's casual attack earlier that day had left a deep impression on him.

He had developed the String Fruit, which he considered to be such an ordinary ability, into a terrifying attack comparable to that of a Greatsword Master.

There's no reason why my Logia-type Smoke and Mist Fruit should only be called the weakest Logia-type, but now the clouds have parted and the sun is shining through.

Toth's words seemed to open the door to a new world for him, and memories of his past studies at headquarters about the ocean and its inhabitants involuntarily surfaced in his mind.

Crocodile Crocodile's Sand Fruit has been developed by him to possess a terrifying and ferocious property: the ability to absorb water and dry out completely.

His eyes burned as he looked intently at Thoth, his close friend and mentor. Thoth's lips twitched. "Don't look at me with those lewd eyes of yours, or I'll beat you up."

Smoker burst into laughter, a hearty and unrestrained laugh that seemed to release all the pent-up frustration he had been suppressing.

Tote looked at him speechlessly. Was it really necessary?

Smoker's gaze became serious. He raised his glass to Thoth and drank it all in one gulp.

Looking at Thoth, an excited smile lit up his eyes. "Could you tell me how you can develop it for me?"

Thoth: "..."

Smoker: "......"

The two stared at each other, wide-eyed.

After a while, Thoth looked at him with a subtle expression, "We're not brothers, I'm not a Logia-type Smoke-Smoke Fruit user."

How dare you ask me such a stupid question?

Did you get your head squeezed by a door, or did a warship bump its head on you as you went out? Or did you get cigar smoke in your head?

puff!

Suddenly, a suppressed laugh came from behind. The two turned around at the same time and saw a Marine serving dishes coming over from the kitchen. He had heard Thoth cursing Smoker.

Smoker's face darkened, and he pointed at him, cursing, "Are you out of your mind?"

"We're talking business. Can't you even say something when you come over here? Put the food down and then roll away."

When the cooks serving the dishes saw Smoker's gloomy face, they were terrified and their faces turned pale with fright!

He quickly put down the dishes, hurriedly bent over to apologize, and scrambled away from the area.

Although Smoker is usually unpretentious and kind to them, he still exudes a strong aura of authority.

Smoker was furious, feeling that his reputation had been ruined by that bastard Thoth.

Perhaps I've been too accustomed to these scoundrels in the branch.

She glared at Tote with annoyance, but then she thought, since she had been so badly criticized, she might as well not care about saving face.

He forced a stiff smile, looking at Thoth with longing in his eyes.

Thoth was speechless, and sighed:

"I really don't know which idiot in your Navy Headquarters taught you how to develop your Devil Fruit abilities."

Don't you even understand the simplest thing about all living things breathing, and you won't even tell me about it?

Smoker was surprised: "Isn't that mysterious thing some kind of realm that's been passed down among your swordsmen?"

Helpless, Thoth explained to him what the breathing of all things is, and what it means to perceive the pulse of all things in nature through the breathing of all things.

Of course, it can contain smoke.

After listening, Smoker looked thoughtful, then glanced at Thoth with a sigh, "It's a pity you're not in the Navy."

In my opinion, if you join the Navy, your teaching abilities will definitely surpass those of Professor Zephyr in the future.

Thoth rolled his eyes at him. "I won't go after the Navy. As for the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, I can criticize them all if I want, but you might feel too embarrassed."

At this point, Thoth smiled and didn't continue.

However, Smoker became curious. "Say what you want to say. We can talk freely between the two of us. It's just the two of us here, so you don't need to hold back."

I haven't met a friend who suits my taste like you in a long time.

The last one was that Kuzan guy.

Toth shook his head. He had said enough already; any more would be going too far!

Discussing one's stance too deeply these days can sometimes negatively impact their relationship.

"Let's talk about something else, like the interesting stories you know about the sea. I plan to stay in Loguetown for a few days, so you can come find me if you're free."

While you're at it, could you also help me train my crewmates on the boat?

Smoker's eyes lit up. Thoth was going to stay for a few more days; that was really good.

This is a good opportunity to learn from him, both in terms of skill development and cultivating a commanding presence.

Although Thoth was much younger than himself, on this vast sea, the strong prevail, and it was not shameful to ask him questions.

"Since you plan to stay for a few days, then you may dock your ship in my harbor!"

My place is spacious and quiet, and no one will come to bother me.

Thoth's eyes flickered slightly, and an interesting image suddenly popped into his mind, causing a mischievous smile to appear on his lips.

Smoker noticed this and his lips twitched slightly.

"What bad idea are you having now?"

"Nonsense." Tote rolled his eyes at him.

The two began to talk about the current state of the sea, which was clearly within Smoker's domain.

Thoth listened with a smile, occasionally chiming in with his own words, and learned a great deal of interesting and insightful observations from Smoker.

While we drank and chatted, the barbecue was served one after another. The taste was okay, and the portions were large.

Thoth and Tiger Girl ate to their hearts' content, and Thoth ate from beginning to end with the return of life. During this time, Tashigi returned to report on her work.

The matter has been resolved over there.

Furthermore, regarding the damage caused by Doflamingo's arrival, Smoker had Tashigi submit a written report to headquarters.

Smoker is quite interested in doing things that annoy Doflamingo.

He genuinely disliked the rubbish system of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

As for the role of Thoth, he obscured it, simply mentioning it briefly.

Before we knew it, it was 10 p.m.

The two were still in high spirits when they went out for a stroll.

The harsh winter weather had absolutely no effect on their physical condition.

Even at 10 p.m., the town of Rogge was still brightly lit, and the streets were bustling with people.

"Hmm?" Thoth spotted Zoro's back in the crowd on another street; he seemed to be looking for something.

However, soon after, Thoth saw Johnny chasing after him.

Surely they haven't gotten lost again!

Furthermore, Zoro has a sword at his waist with a very sharp aura; it is a cursed sword.

A smile appeared in Tote's eyes.

Is it the Third Generation Kitetsu?

And Johnny's knife was replaced.

It seems that both of them have gained something.

125. The Fruit of Information and Barrier!

"what!!!"

"Whoosh!!!"

"Die! You bunch of bastards!"

"Damn it! I have no grudge against you, why are you interfering with us?"

"You brat, I'll kill you!"

On the rooftop balcony of a five-story building in a chaotic area near the town of Loguetown, where gangsters congregate.

Thoth sat on the ledge, watching the one-sided, crushing battle unfolding at the dimly lit street corner below.

"What's the name of that three-knife-wielding boy?"

Smoker stood on the ledge next to Thoth, watching the battle below. "You don't have any titles among your group?"

Thoth's face bears the mark of Ronoa Zoro. His potential is in no way inferior to Doflamingo's.

If you don't improve, you probably won't be able to beat him in just one year.

Smoker remained calm; he was now used to Thoth's sharp tongue.

However, he remained noncommittal about Thoth's high praise of Zoro, after all, there are plenty of talented people in this world.

Most importantly, it is about being able to fully realize one's talents.

However, since Thoth can say that Zoro possesses talent no less than Doflamingo's, then, "Could it be that he also has the potential for Conqueror's Haki?"

Looking down at the battle below, Thoth was also surprised by Smoker's keen observation.

"Having qualifications isn't everything; the key is whether one can awaken to their own potential. However, I do have some confidence in him."

However, unlike Zoro, Thoth has recently confirmed that Nami possesses Conqueror's Haki.

Perhaps it was the deep exploration of her own talents, the continuous strengthening of her own beliefs, and the white tiger's might bestowed by the fantasy species that allowed her to manifest.

Although it is currently only a latent pulse fluctuation and has not yet been fully awakened.

However, Thoth did not actively help her explore it. Unlike the other two more basic types of Haki, the more Thoth understood Conqueror's Haki, the more he felt that artificially interfering with Conqueror's Haki was not the best approach.

In terms of human will and spirit, self-awareness is more comprehensive.

Otherwise, it would be like a premature baby.

Unconditional human intervention and assistance may inherently lead to some abnormal weaknesses.

The more profound the impact on oneself, the more one must discover it naturally.

The following battle is over.

Johnny greeted him with admiration.

"The 990 million bounty on the chest-opening card, Kadik, was taken down by you in just three strikes."

Johnny stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder with a smile. Zoro looked speechless: "Killing this kind of guy is enough for you to come over and praise me like this."

You know how embarrassed I am?

However, just as he finished speaking, Zoro suddenly looked up at the rooftop on his right.

Johnny looked over, but there was nothing there in the bright moonlight.

"It's Tote."

Zoro pursed his lips. "I sensed his aura a while ago."

"You've awakened your perception of form and sight?"

Johnny was surprised, and Zoro shook his head:

"It's a swordsman's intuition. Just now there was a sharp and terrifying aura; his presence was very strong."

Johnny seemed thoughtful. "It must have been your brother who deliberately let you find out, otherwise you would have had a hard time detecting his scent."

Zoro nodded in agreement. After all, if Thoth were to suppress his aura, he would be as sturdy as a tree in the forest.

On another street,