One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

Chapter 160 Robin's Growth

The burly bear swayed and then collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"?!"

Everyone was startled and rushed forward to check on the bear's condition.

"Big Bear, what's wrong?"

"Big Bear, wake up! Don't scare me!"

Seeing the badly injured bear, Ginny, a veteran of many battles, was momentarily at a loss, tears streaming down her face, her eyes filled with heartache and worry.

Ginny, who used to never want to get her hands dirty and was even somewhat of a germaphobe, now pressed down on Big Bear's blood-stained chest without hesitation, clumsily trying to stop the bleeding.

The Eastern Army members reacted quickly, and the temporary medic picked up the medical kit and carefully bandaged and treated the severely injured bear who had fallen to the ground.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Kiro didn't sit idle either, turning around to carefully search for Shamlock's figure.

But the other party had already disappeared without a trace. On the ground, besides a pool of blood, there was only a faint pentagram mark.

Judging from the amount of blood on the ground, Kilo must have been seriously injured, perhaps even more severely than the bear.

Perhaps realizing the seriousness of the situation, the other party activated the teleportation array at the last moment and teleported away?

Fifteen minutes later.

Seeing that the bear on the ground was out of danger, the Eastern Army doctors and Ginny wiped their sweat and finally breathed a sigh of relief. The bear was covered in bandages, and blood was still seeping from the wounds in its eyes, but its breathing had gradually become steady and its breathing had become long.

Seeing the bear out of danger, Ginny, covered in blood, didn't have time to wipe away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her face somber.

She looked at the unconscious bear, her lips pressed tightly together, her eyes filled with conflicting emotions.

Clearly, she blamed herself for the bear's injuries.

Seeing this, Kiro sighed and walked to Ginny's side.

He didn't comfort Ginny, but silently watched the unconscious Big Bear, then suddenly asked, "Ginny, do you know why Big Bear rejected your proposal?"

"—Huh?!?!"

Ginny was startled and turned sharply to look at Kiro, a blush quickly spreading across her face, her eyes filled with shock.

"Wait, Mr. Kiro—how did you know about this?!"

Her voice sounded somewhat unnatural, and her face was full of awkwardness, clearly indicating that she was a little embarrassed.

Kiro shook his head without batting an eye and lied to Ginny, "Big Bear told me."

"But you must be quite surprised, right?"

Why did Big Bear reject you?

Ginny remained silent for a moment, pursed her lips, her eyes shifting several times before finally nodding.

"—Can you tell me why?"

"Mr. Kiro, please!"

Her bewildered eyes held an almost pleading look as she turned her head to look at Kiro.

Although she appeared as sunny, lively, cheerful, and enthusiastic as ever in front of the Eastern Army troops and other cadres, only she knew that she wasn't as happy as she seemed.

A shadow always lingered in her heart.

Why did Big Bear reject me?

This question baffled her, and she couldn't come up with an answer even after racking her brains.

Right now, it seems that Kiro can answer her questions?!

Kilo nodded and sighed.

"Actually, Big Bear and I talked for a long time, he—"

"I've always loved you!"

Ignoring Ginny's wide, shocked eyes, Kiro continued, "However, he was always worried about his Bakania identity, afraid of implicating you, and didn't want you to experience the tragedy of his parents—"

"Besides, he's probably worried that making too many enemies will implicate you, right?"

"but----"

Kiro glanced meaningfully at the unconscious bear not far away, "After this experience, his thinking should change, right?"

"Even if he's not with you, a constant stream of troubles will come knocking on your door."

"Without the bear's protection, your situation would actually be more dangerous!"

"Perhaps you can talk to Big Bear about how you feel after he wakes up."

Remembering how kind and gentle Big Bear always was, Kiro gave Ginny a look. "Big Bear definitely wouldn't bear to see you in pain. Just open your heart to him and talk to him—"

He didn't continue, but his meaning was quite clear.

Ginny's face was flushed red, and even her ears were tinged with red.

She lowered her head, touching her burning cheeks, and looked at the large bear not far away, murmuring to herself, "Big Bear—does he like me too?"

"If we just talk to him—maybe he'll accept it?"

After a moment's thought, her eyes lit up, and she perked up again.

"Thank you, Kiro!"

"I'll have a good talk with Big Bear after he wakes up!"

"If it works out—" Ginny smiled, her cheeks flushed, but her eyes didn't waver, "I'll definitely give you the biggest piece of wedding candy!"

Kiro smiled and nodded. "Then it's a deal!"

He gave Ginny an encouraging look, and just as he sat up from the wooden stake, several black lines suddenly appeared on his forehead. He then pulled Robin out from behind a tree not far away, his face beaming with a maternal smile.

He gave Robin a light tap on the forehead, exasperated. "You're so young and already doing bad things, eavesdropping on other people's private affairs!?"

"Aww!"

Robin winced in pain, rubbed her forehead, and looked at Kiro with a hint of reproach and indignation, "I'm not a child anymore!"

"I'm a grown-up who can stand on my own now!"

After saying that, she excitedly gestured for Kiro to look over, and then activated her power, causing a hand to grow out of the ground.

As Robin's expression hardened, jet-black Armament Haki immediately appeared on her palm.

"Finger gun!"

call out!

The jet-black fingers, accompanied by a sharp, piercing sound, plunged fiercely into the ground.

laugh-

The road paved with bluestone slabs was immediately poked with a small hole, and stone chips flew everywhere.

"Oh?"

Kiro was startled and looked at Robin with some surprise.

"You've mastered the Six Powers of the Navy and Armament Haki?"

Robin raised his head with a hint of pride. "That's right!"

"It was all thanks to my older sister Ginny who taught me!"

"And with my Devil Fruit ability combined, I've become very strong now, Kiro!"

Several members of the Eastern Army standing nearby nodded in agreement.

"That's right, Mr. Kiro! Robin has been a great help; she even took down a formidable enemy recently!"

Looking at Robin, who was so different from before, Kiro was momentarily dazed.

Unbeknownst to many, the bewildered little girl on Ohara has already grown into a capable young woman.

If I remember correctly, Robin is now sixteen or seventeen years old.

Looking at the graceful and skilled young woman in front of him, Kiro suddenly smiled and tapped her on the head.

No matter what, you'll always be a child in my eyes!

Ignoring Robin, who was clutching her forehead and looking resentful, Kiro waved his hand and vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.