One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

Western Sea, Ohara Ruins.

The once vibrant forest has been completely destroyed by the saturation bombardment of the Buster Call.

The entire island is now just rolling sandstorms, and the desolate, charred rocks seem to bear witness to the atrocities that once took place.

At the heart of the island, the all-knowing tree that once stood tall and blocked out the sun has vanished into the dust of history.

The tree canopy that once covered almost half the island is now reduced to a solitary, charred stump.

Two figures stood silently on a sloping earthen hill.

One of them reached out and placed several bouquets of pure white flowers on the small grave in front of him.

He wore a green cloak over his shoulders, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

He stared at the glaring "Dr. Clover" on the monument, remaining silent for a long time.

If Kiro were there, he would immediately recognize that it was the one sweating...

No, he's the Savior King, the future leader of the Revolutionary Army, and known as the world's most dangerous criminal, Monkey D. Dragon!

That is, Luffy's biological father!

The identity of the person next to him was self-evident.

"Dragon, I understand how you feel."

"With Clover's talent, she shouldn't have died like this."

Vegapunk stared at Dr. Clover's small grave, a look of regret also in his eyes.

As a fellow scholar, he knew all too well how amazing Clover's talent was.

Dragon was silent for a moment, then his gaze shifted to Vegapunk.

"Are you really not considering joining our Self-Defense Force?"

"I guarantee that once you join, no one will be able to threaten your personal safety!"

Vegapunk smiled and shook his head. "Forget it, your funding can't support my research."

"Besides, with the protection of the World Government, there's no need to worry about safety."

"At least, that's how it is now."

A long silence fell between them once again.

After a while, the dragon stood up, its dark pupils reflecting the ruins of Ohara.

"Vegapunk, the Ohara incident has made me understand something..."

Long took a deep breath, his tone firm, clearly having made up his mind.

"I want to build an army capable of fighting the World Government head-on!"

Upon hearing this, Vegapunk's eyes widened in surprise, and he stared at the dragon with a puzzled look. "Don't you hate war?"

"No, to fight against a machine as massive as the World Government..." Dragon shook his head:

"Only through overwhelming strength can we resist!"

"Just you wait, Vegapunk."

"I will not let the clover's sacrifice be in vain, nor will I let Ohara's will be broken!"

"I will...change the world!"

A sense of oppression, like that of a mountain, made the surrounding air seem to freeze.

If you look closely, you can see anger and determination in the dragon's eyes.

Since leaving the Navy, he has gradually come to see the true evil face of the World Government.

The tragedy at Ohara is undoubtedly the most compelling evidence.

Vegapunk didn't say much, but quietly changed the subject.

"Oh, right, Dragon."

"It is said that two people survived from Ohara."

"There's an 8-year-old girl who seems to be highly regarded by Clover, named Nico Robin. It's said that she can already decipher the Poneglyphs."

"There's one more..."

Long nodded, took out the wanted poster for Kiro from his pocket, and had a strange look in his eyes.

"Once a scholar of Olaha, now wanted with a bounty of 130 million Berries..."

"A boy named Kiro, known as the 'Avenging Swordsman'!"

"Vegapunk, have you seen him?"

Vegapunk shook his head, equally unfamiliar with the name.

At least he had never heard Dr. Clover mention such a scholar.

"I wonder if I'll ever have a chance to run into them."

"I wouldn't mind letting the flame of Ohara be preserved."

The dragon turned and took a deep look at Ohara, which had been reduced to ruins, before leaving.

The fists hidden beneath the cloak clenched tightly.

"I must! Save as many people as possible!"

"We must never allow the tragedy of Ohara to repeat itself!!"

……

West Sea, Liuhua Island.

The morning sun was shining brightly, and the town was gradually coming to life.

A fresh, slightly fishy sea breeze blows, and the crisp chirping of birds can be heard outside the window.

A few rays of somewhat dazzling sunlight shone directly, pulling Kilo back from his sleep.

"Ugh!" With a dizzy and lightheaded feeling, Kiro covered his head and slowly sat up from the bed.

His consciousness was still somewhat hazy, and his nostrils twitched a few times.

The next second, those hazy, confused black eyes widened instantly.

"Holy crap, what's that smell?!"

"Why does it smell so bad?!"

Kiro quickly pinched his nose, only to discover that a layer of sticky black grime was seeping out of his body.

That's clearly the source of the foul odor.

"vomit!!"

Kiro practically rushed into the shower, the black mud on his body nearly making him faint again.

Once the rushing water stopped, Kiro changed into a clean pair of pants, dried his hair with a towel, and went to the full-length mirror.

The handsome young man in the mirror had more defined muscles than before, and his lean and fit physique looked just right.

A surge of powerful and fulfilling energy coursed through my entire body.

Kiro even had the illusion that he could punch a hole in the ground.

"Wait, did I forget something?"

Oh right, I was working on the Sun Breathing technique when I suddenly passed out!

Kilo quickly brought up the control panel.

[Proficiency Panel]

【Name: Kiro】

Age: 12

[Current Skills: Dragon Slayer Sword Manual (Beginner), Heaven-Burning and Sea-Boiling Sword Technique (Minor Mastery), Conqueror's Haki (Proficient), Navy Six Powers (Mastery), Mark (Proficient)...]

Current points: 11

The previously mastered Sun Breathing technique has disappeared, replaced by a new skill called "Burning Heaven and Boiling Sea Sword Technique".

As the thought focused, several lines of information about the Burning Heaven and Boiling Sea Sword Technique slowly unfolded.

【The Heaven-Burning and Sea-Boiling Technique (Minor Success)】

[Description: A powerful breathing technique derived from the Breathing of the Sun; its sword techniques can summon powerful flames, making it exceptionally potent.]

[Special Effects: Wildfire (Unlocked), Wildfire Slashes (Unlocked), Boiling Ocean (Unlocked), Burning Heaven and Boiling Sea (???)]

[Upgrade required: 300 points] [Deduction required: ???]

After a night of digestion, the entire content of the Burning Heaven and Boiling Sea Sword Technique had been deeply imprinted in Kiro's mind.

As a new skill derived from the Breath of the Sun, this breathing technique is absolutely terrifying in its power, but the information and knowledge it contains are also enormous.

Without the help of the panel, it would probably take Kilo several years to learn it on his own.

This is just the beginning; not to mention how long it will take to become proficient and achieve even a basic level of mastery.

Kiro's breathing rhythm changed.

As the obscure and complex breathing technique unfolded, Kiro gradually felt a surge of heat rising within his body, slowly and steadily enhancing his physical attributes.

His eyes lit up. This new breathing method, which he had deduced, had an incredibly powerful effect on improving his physical fitness!

At this rate, given enough time, his physical strength could definitely reach a terrifying level!

Kiro looked at the unlocked special effect, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

If the skills themselves are already this powerful, the special effects will probably only be even stronger, right?