One Piece: Starting with Coercion and Enticement of Nami

While teaching her, it was also a way to review and learn something new. Watching her gradually grasp the essence of the training movements under his explanation, Thoth's eyes widened in surprise.

Like Nami, she has excellent physical flexibility and is also intelligent.

At some point, Nami stopped her training and began to listen carefully, a hint of understanding occasionally flashing in her eyes.

At 7:30 in the morning, the two sisters, covered in sweat, finished their workout and went home to wash up and prepare breakfast.

Thoth continued his practice alone.

Nine o'clock, after breakfast.

Thoth and Nojiko watched as Nami left for Arlong's place; she wouldn't be home at noon. Nojiko then noticed Thoth also getting ready to leave, and his gaze flickered slightly.

"Are you going to cultivate in the back mountain?"

"Do you want to come together?"

Thoth asked her, and Nokiko blinked, "Is it okay? What do I need to bring?"

"Just a dagger, a packet of seasoning, and someone to follow me closely."

Nokiko suddenly realized what was happening, her eyes twitching. Was she treating her like a personal chef? How incredibly presumptuous!

However, she could accept it, since Thoth taught her without charging any tuition.

Nojiko quickly prepared and, together with Thoth, entered the mountains via a nearby path. They ran at an extremely fast pace, with Thoth instructing Nojiko on how to adjust the rhythm between running and breathing.

During the several kilometers of running, Thoth also discovered that this Nami sister's physical fitness was much stronger than Nami's.

It is much stronger than that of an average adult.

Half an hour later, the two arrived deep in the mountains and stopped in a forest.

"You've done physical training before, haven't you?"

Hearing the sound, Noki, panting heavily, wiped the sweat from her face and nodded:

"I only have Nami left, so I used to think that I should work out so that I could help her, but I also wouldn't hold her back."

I asked Ah Jian to teach me some basic exercise methods before, but they're nothing compared to what you taught me today.

"By the way, Jian is the village's guard captain. He's been a reliable man like my and Nami's father since we were little."

"I know that. Nami told me before."

"Thoth said. Nokiko couldn't help but take a deep breath, her gaze becoming subtle.

Nami really trusts him!

How come even the underwear is completely clean?

After a short rest, seeing that she had caught her breath, Toth said:

"Let's go!"

Before long, the two arrived near a waterfall deep in the mountains, where a deep pool appeared.

Along the edge of the pond, large, emerald-green lotus leaves quietly adorn the scene.

The spray from the waterfall patters against the lotus leaves, and the combination of movement and stillness perfectly showcases the magnificence of nature.

As Thoth felt the dampness in the air, his gaze shifted slightly. Not far from the pool, a group of robust wild boars were drinking and foraging in the stream.

Thoth moved swiftly, rushing forward at incredible speed. Amidst the panic of the wild boar herd, his sword flashed like rain, his movements agile.

The sharp blade easily sliced ​​through the thick fur; the hunt... began.

The two of them began their training around the waterfall and pool.

Cultivation and combat have never been two separate paths.

Nojiko trained his body by the pool while watching Thoth deal with the various beasts that were gradually drawn by the blood.

As time continued to pass, seeing Thoth completely enter a highly efficient killing state, Nokiko's face turned slightly pale.

The limbs and heads of those beasts, larger than her, were severed, and the thick stench of blood made her face even paler.

Beside the pond, a wild boar was being roasted in pieces over a fire. The tempting fat dripped into the flames. Listening to the crackling sounds, his Adam's apple bobbed slightly, and a surge of electric current rose from his tailbone.

Gazing at Thoth's retreating figure in the distance, blood trickling down his sword, he was a man like a slayer, killing as if it were an instinct. A beastly aura gradually rose from him.

It was evening, on my way home.

Nojiko, carrying a delicious roasted meat wrapped in lotus leaves, followed two meters behind Thoth, her eyes glazed as she looked at Thoth's back. All she did was kill all day long.

The beasts' mournful howls did nothing to sway his mind; was his heart made of iron?

Won't you have any pity for me?

She felt lost.

She had killed chickens and rabbits before, but this was the first time she had ever seen a slaughterhouse scene like this, where killing was done for the sake of killing.

There must be at least a hundred ferocious beasts, right?

After passing through the forest outside the village, I returned home, sat on the sofa, and drank plain water.

At this moment, Thoth looked up at the somewhat dazed Nojiko and said calmly:

"You don't need to come with me tomorrow."

Nokiko froze, looking bewildered and at a loss. "Why...why? Did I do something wrong?"

Thoth remained calm: "You weren't in the right state of mind for the rest of the day; your thoughts kept wandering. Your practice was also inefficient."

The mountains are not home.

If things continue like that, there will come a time when I can't keep up anymore.

"I don't want you to lose your life because of this; I won't be able to explain it to Nami."

Nocigo fell silent, but Thoth's gaze remained unchanged as he continued:

"Different experiences shape different values ​​in life. You sisters are both kind, but Nami, who has been through so much with bad people, is more able to accept and adapt to such a bloody reality than you."

If you can't adapt, I suggest you stay away from me.

Maintaining a healthy distance between each other is best for everyone.

"Alright, I'm going out to cultivate. Think about it carefully yourself."

Toth got up and left the room.

Watching Thoth's departing figure, Nokiko bit her lip, her eyes dimming.

"Are you getting used to it? Has Nami always experienced such bloody days before?"

Suddenly, she seemed to see Nami's past experiences more clearly.

But Nami always looked happy in front of her.

She was considering my feelings, and I... I already knew.

It is only today's scene that has made me realize this more deeply.

Gradually, a different kind of light began to rise in her eyes.

It seemed even more resolute.

It was as if they had made up their minds about something.

Nami returned home that evening, happily enjoying the delicious grilled meat on the table. However, her keen senses quickly alerted her to something happening to Nojiko, and she asked in confusion:

"What's wrong with you?"

Nocigo wore the same smile as always.

"Nothing's wrong, I'm fine. It's you who's had a tough day."

"Haha, let's not talk about that. You can clean up later, I'm going to find Tot to train."

"Alright! Then you go."

……

The next morning, as Thoth and Nami were leaving, Nojiko approached Thoth with his equipment and said seriously:

"I want to go with you. Yesterday was just the first time, so don't worry, I won't hold you back."

Thoth narrowed his eyes slightly. "Then I'll give you another chance."

Noki breathed a sigh of relief and followed Thoth's figure.

Deep in the forest, Thoth continued his hunt in a different location today, using various ferocious beasts to hone his swordsmanship.

As his swordsmanship improved and the blade sliced ​​through different bodies, a terrifying power gradually condensed on Thoth's body under the tempering of blood.

It can also be described as murderous intent or imposing manner.

In the blink of an eye, another three days have passed.

As Thoth devoted himself to selfless practice, the wild beasts in the mountains became more vigilant and gradually hid themselves even more carefully.

At noon on March 30th.

Deep in the forest and mountain streams.

After Thoth turned around and severed the head of a tiger with a single sword strike, his body stopped abruptly.

Even after the three-meter-long tiger was beheaded with a single sword strike, Noki, watching from afar, couldn't help but slightly open her mouth:

"So strong! And he seems to have become even stronger. His aura is even more chilling."

At the same time, a system notification appeared in Tote's consciousness.

[Hint: Your swordsmanship has reached the maximum proficiency level of "Slight Achievement 500/500". Your swordsmanship skill will automatically advance.]

[Hint: Your swordsmanship skill has improved from "Slightly Accomplished" to "Proficient"! Gain +1 to Constitution! +1 to Strength! +1 to Agility!]

[Hint: Your swordsmanship skill has reached the "Advanced Level." You have gained the trait "Sword Stance": Concentrate your essence, energy, and spirit to comprehend the natural world, forming an invisible, oppressive field that intimidates your opponent's mind and body.]

[Hint: Your swordsmanship is at the "Advanced Level" 0/1000; the next level is "Mastery".]

At this moment, Thoth's eyes closed slightly. His swordsmanship advanced, his attributes improved, and changes began to appear inside and outside his body. His muscles and bones became stronger and stronger.

At the same time, the swordsmanship in his mind began to evolve continuously, from exquisite sword swings to the integration of spiritual will. The connection between body and mind also began to become closer, and his essence, energy and spirit became more and more condensed. His own killing intent and fighting spirit began to concentrate on the sword.

At this moment, a terrifying aura gradually rose from Tote, like a sharp edge, as well as wildness and domineering power.

Silently, one experiences the awakening of one's own "sword aura," gaining the ability to interfere with and control one's own essence, energy, and spirit.

Sword techniques not only allow one to perceive the external world and comprehend the power of nature, but also to internally integrate oneself and continuously improve the efficiency of one's use of physical and mental strength.

"Is this the characteristic you gain when your skill reaches a certain level?"

025. Change! Consider it!

"Sword stance".

Holding the sword, a strange feeling, completely different from anything I had experienced before, arose.

From wielding this weapon by relying on the body through techniques, it has now expanded to include incorporating one's own spiritual will.

An instinct arose from within, and the essence, energy, and spirit gradually became concentrated. The tendrils of consciousness gradually extended outward and condensed into the sword.

From the unity of body and sword, one progresses to the unity of mind and sword.

Thoth raised his sword, gazing at the sword in his hand, its appearance unchanged, yet he could sense that the sword had become different.

Transmission.

Physical and mental strength gathered in his body with his will, and an aura gradually rose from Thoth's body, then condensed on the sword with his will.

Looking up, he saw a large blue stone a few meters away that would take three or four people to encircle. Tote strode over to it, his aura reaching its peak as he stood before the stone. Suddenly, several cold lights flashed from his hand, cutting through tofu with ease.

——錚錚錚.

The cold light that had condensed in the air dissipated, followed by a series of crisp, cracking sounds.

Smooth, crisscrossing cuts appeared on the bluestone. With a loud bang, the force remaining at the cuts burst forth, and the bluestone instantly shattered from the cuts.

Dust rose up.

Thoth's eyes flickered slightly, and he swung his sword again. A sharp, cold light detached from the sword and, with a snap, the sword energy pierced half a finger into the stone.

By coordinating the power of the whole body through sword stance and concentrating the essence, energy and spirit, the sword energy is gathered and compressed into a sword wind to unleash a sword attack at the moment the sword is slashed.