One Piece: Starting with Coercion and Enticement of Nami

Beside the waterfall in the mountains, Thoth was still practicing his vision and perception. But then, Thoth, who should have dodged, suddenly stopped. Then, Noki was shocked and the stick that was about to be swung at his head could not be stopped.

With a snap, the wooden stick landed in Tot's raised palm in the blink of an eye.

Nokiko froze for a moment, then patted his chest to relax, and began to complain:

"You scared me! I thought it was going to hit you hard on the head!"

After shaking his head slightly, Thoth focused all his attention on himself.

[Hint: Your Observation Haki "Beginner 10/10" proficiency has reached the maximum value, and the skill will automatically advance.]

[Hint: Your Observation Haki skill has improved from "Beginner" to "Initial Understanding"!]

[Hint: Your Observation Haki "Beginner Level" is 0/100. The next level is "Practice Makes Perfect".]

In that instant, he officially mastered the art of Observation Haki, his consciousness and perception instinctively and powerfully radiating outwards.

The aura of all living beings in the surrounding environment surged into Thoth's consciousness, as did the aura of Nojiko in front of him and her impending physical movements.

Thoth inexplicably sensed a strange "sound," a special frequency emanating from the girl's body.

At the same time, unfamiliar memories surfaced in his mind, which were the basic applications of Observation Haki.

Predicting an organism's upcoming actions by sensing the mysterious "sound" frequencies emanating from within its body.

—To anticipate the enemy, to be a prophet.

Suddenly, the world began to change in Thoth's mind.

If "the cicada's foresight" is what enabled Thoth to perceive and capture that ray of light representing crisis in the darkness.

So, "Observation Haki" allows Thoth to have a powerful, all-encompassing control over the different atmospheres around him, as if he had a god's-eye view.

Furthermore, the ability to perceive auras through sight and hearing, the ability to capture sound signals emitted from living organisms, and the strong insight of danger through "the cicada's premonition" all contribute to this.

At that moment, a sense of confidence welled up in Tote's heart—the confidence of dancing on the edge of a knife.

With my current foundation, it wouldn't be impossible for me to have a run-in with Ah Long.

However, Thoth quickly suppressed the arrogance that arose in his heart due to his increased strength.

Because dancing on the edge of a knife, one will also die on the edge of a knife sooner or later.

Just like those priests on the Sky Island who possessed Observation Haki, they became arrogant because of it, and ultimately suffered a crushing defeat because of it, with most of them losing their lives.

In a short time, Thoth had already digested the improvement in Observation Haki, but in Nojiko's eyes, it was as if Thoth had suddenly realized something.

In the past few days, she had seen Tote in similar ways several times.

Just as she was about to ask out of curiosity, Tot slowly exhaled, "Let's try a different kind of exercise."

The simple response left Nojiko speechless; this cultivation maniac.

"Here you go, take this and use it."

Thoth drew the broken steel sword from his waist and handed the hilt to Nojiko, whose eye twitched involuntarily, and his voice grew louder:

"Are you crazy? Your sword is so sharp, you could get seriously injured if you're not careful."

Thoth reached out and removed the blindfold from his eyes, blinking his bright black eyes.

And deep within those pupils, a faint, eerie red light was shining.

This is a manifestation that appears when one focuses on the use of visual color.

Upon seeing Thoth open his eyes and see the seriousness in them, Nojiko bit her lip, took the sword, and spoke with a hint of dissatisfaction:

"Does it have to be this way?"

A smile appeared on Toth's face: "Do you think I'm stupid? Would I joke about my own life?"

And soon,

Noki swung her sword repeatedly at Thoth, but Thoth always narrowly avoided her attacks.

Nojiko gradually relaxed, but she could only think that Thoth had a strong control over his body.

Thoth was much stronger than her, so it wasn't surprising that he easily dodged her attacks.

But only Thoth knew that he had been able to anticipate her movements in advance and with great accuracy by sensing the special frequency emanating from her body.

By maneuvering and dodging with minimal body movement, one adapts through dodging, and gradually refines one's movements.

Occasionally, by anticipating her moves, he would punch the blade of the sword, disrupting her attacks and forcing her to adjust quickly.

Not only was Thoth practicing his own cultivation, but he also helped her correct her ways under these circumstances.

A moment later, the exhausted girl stopped what she was doing, and at that moment, she clearly noticed something different.

However, despite her doubts, she ultimately chose not to voice her curiosity. She hesitated for a moment before voicing her question:

“Thoth, I don’t think I have any talent for swordsmanship. I’m more suited to using a staff than a sword. It’s obviously more comfortable and easy for me to use a staff to hit you.”

"..." Thoth's lips twitched: "You find it easy to hit me. You're getting addicted to it?"

Realizing there was a problem with what she had said, Nokiko blushed and quickly began to explain.

Thoth's eyes flickered after hearing this, but Nokigo became somewhat embarrassed:

"I'm sorry, it's not that I think your swordsmanship is bad, it's just..."

Thoth interrupted her, "I understand what you mean. Weapons, of course, should be the ones you're comfortable with."

"In that case, you can use a stick from now on, how about a staff that reaches your eyebrows?"

"There are blacksmiths in the village. We'll have them forge two short sticks, the kind that can be joined together with bolts."

What do you think?

Upon hearing this, Nokiko's eyes brightened slightly.

"Since you don't object, let's leave it at that for now. Let's go back."

"It's not even evening yet!"

The girl was a little confused. Didn't she usually go home in the evening?

"You don't need to waste your time on me."

Seeing that she had misunderstood, Thoth smiled and shook his head: "That's enough for today. Take a break and balance work and rest. Tomorrow I'll be changing my practice method."

Nocigo looked at him curiously, but Thoth just said mysteriously, "Let me keep you in suspense for now."

The two tidied up, washed their faces under the waterfall, and then went back together.

Upon reaching the edge of the village, Nokiko stopped, glanced at Thoth, and said with a slight smile:

"You go back first. Since you're back early today, I'll go to the village to buy groceries. I'm going to prepare a big meal tonight."

Thoth thought for a moment and nodded:

"Alright, go and come back soon."

After saying that, the two parted ways.

After passing through the forest outside the village, when Tote returned to his doorstep, he stopped in his tracks. An unfamiliar presence lingered in the orange grove.

Thoth frowned slightly and walked over without making a sound. In the middle of the third row of orange groves, a man in a dark brown guard uniform appeared.

A gentle breeze blew, and a soft clicking sound came from above his head—it was a small windmill spinning on the brim of his hat.

The man was picking an orange.

From his profile, you can see crisscrossing seams that look like a centipede.

However, the scars on his face did not appear ferocious; instead, they gave him a reliable, mature look.

Soon, as if sensing something, the man turned around and saw Thoth.

Then, his gaze turned hostile:

"Are you the unknown wild man who's temporarily staying at this house?"

028. Unexpected Change!

"Are those men's clothes hanging outside yours?"

"Wild man?"

Toth's forehead creased with a few tic-tac-toe marks, but then he looked at him with a half-smile:

"Yes, that's me. The two sisters are very nice, and I like them very much."

In an instant, the man in the police uniform turned as black as the bottom of a pot, his face contorted, and the stitches on his face seemed to come alive and writhe.

"You little brat! Explain yourself! What exactly is your relationship with them?!"

"Old Deng! Do you want a beating? What business is it of yours what I do with them?"

Thoth retorted unhappily, while Ah Jian gritted his teeth.

He walked over with heavy steps, his fists clenched, but he only reached Tote's chin, so he had to look up at Tote.

They were already at a disadvantage in terms of momentum.

Looking down at the middle-aged man whose eyes were brimming with anger yet which he was forcibly suppressing, Thoth suddenly laughed, ending the joke, and put his hand on the man's arm:

“Mr. Ken, right? Nami and Nojiko told me about you. They said you're a reliable man, just like their father.”

"Nice to meet you. I am V. Thoth, Nami's true companion whom she met at sea."

Let's go inside and have a cup of tea before we talk!

As she spoke, seeing Ah Jian's disbelief and slightly agape expression, she smiled, gently patted his arm, and then turned and walked toward the door.

Give him an unguarded view of his back.

Upon reaching the door, he retrieved the key from a secluded spot and expertly opened the door to go inside. Ah Jian followed closely behind, his eyes twitching violently.

Once inside, Toth acted like the host, inviting him to sit at the dining table in the living room and pouring him and himself a cup of tea.

Steam rose gently from the water glass.

Ah Jian crossed his arms, looked Tote up and down with a sharp look, and didn't say a word.

It was as if he wanted to see through Thoth with his sharp eyes, but Thoth only had a slight smile on his lips.

After a while, Ah Jian opened his mouth, breaking the silence between the two, "Tell me, how long have you been living in this house?"

Although he asked that question, Ah Jian knew for sure that it must have been the day he came back with Nami.

So he changed the subject again:

"You should know what's going on in this village, right? I must say, you're incredibly brave. Aren't you afraid of dying?"

Thoth narrowed his eyes slightly. "Are you referring to those fishmen?"

Ah Jian snorted coldly upon hearing this, "Since you know that, then leave as soon as possible. If you continue to stay here, you will implicate them."

"I'm afraid that won't work; I still have things to do."

Thoth looked at him calmly. "What you can't do, I will do."

Ah Jian's eye twitched, a surge of anger inexplicably welling up inside him. *Smack!* He slammed his hand heavily on the table, gritting his teeth.

"Do you want to die, kid?"

Seeing this, Thoth leaned back slightly and looked at him calmly. "If it's a test, then forget it! I have reasons to do it. The existence of Ah Long and the others is already blocking my way."

"Now that I've made that decision, I won't change it."

"All you have to do is go home and wait for me to take them down."

Upon hearing this, Ah Jian's eyes narrowed slightly, and his anger quickly subsided, but his brows furrowed. "Are you confident?"

Seeing Tote's confident demeanor, A-Jian was a little unsure. Tote grinned:

"I'm not entirely sure right now. But that might not be the case in the future."

"What you're about to do," A-Jian said, pursing his lips as he looked at Thoth, "does that girl Nami know about it?"

But the next second, seeing Tote's calm gaze, Ah Jian understood:

"Let me know when you're ready to go, and our whole village will be with you."

"Ah Jian?" Noki's voice came from the doorway. He looked at Ah Jian's figure in surprise, carrying the groceries, but then a bright smile appeared on his face: