Naruto Online: Hyuga Branch Family? Let's go all out!

Chapter 265 Tashigi

The Navy Headquarters in Loguetown is located in the very center of Loguetown. It is a square building with a training ground in the middle.

One of them faces the central square of Rogge town.

Because Wang Luojie was executed here twenty years ago, this square is also known as Execution Square.

Of course, the latter name is considered unlucky, so it's usually called Central Square.

The Navy Reception Office is also located within the Navy Branch, and is just in front of the central square, to the right of the Colonel's office building.

From this vantage point, looking in through the window, you can see the daily training of naval soldiers, while looking out, you can see the bustling townspeople and tourists in the central square.

"We have limited resources, so please bear with us!" Tashigi said, following behind the two curious individuals.

Following closely behind Tashigi, Ning Yuan's goal was clear after entering: he went straight to a table in the center of the room.

This is probably a dining table, but because it faces the central square, it also has the feel of a desk.

Ning Yuan sat down at the table, took out paper and pen, and began to write.

"Huh?" Tashigi stared blankly, wondering where the paper and pen had come from!

Come to think of it, neither of them seemed to have brought any luggage.

"Do you need a change of clothes?" Tashigi asked Nojiko. "I can take you to town to buy some!"

"No need..." Nojiko smiled. After receiving Aisha's inheritance, although she was not as strong as level 18, her application skills were already quite good.

For example, you can use ice to make clothes in all colors, shapes, and styles, so you can wear whatever you want.

"Oh, okay." Tashigi nodded, then asked, "Would you like to take a shower?"

"Let's take a shower!" Actually, a shower isn't necessary, but sometimes a shower isn't just about washing away dirt; it's also a way to relieve fatigue, so Nogiko wouldn't refuse.

"Then I'll turn on some hot water for you!"

"No, no, aren't you a naval corporal? How can I let you do this?" Nojiko quickly refused. "Just tell me how to use it, I can do it myself!"

"Oh!" Tashigi thought that these two people might be nobles, perhaps used to being served.

What, you're saying they're reporters?

Who says journalists can't be aristocrats?

There are so many nobles in the world of One Piece that there are nobles in every profession, even among pirates and the Revolutionary Army.

After being pushed out of the bathroom by Nojiko, Tashigi was a little unsure of what to do.

Colonel Smoker told me to treat them well. Does that count as treating them well?

Oh right, I should at least offer them a glass of water!

Tashigi hurriedly went out, and came back in a long time later carrying a tray of teapots and teacups.

"Reporter Ning, here's some tea for you!"

"Thanks!"

Looking at Ning Yuan's handsome profile and the way he was working so diligently, Tashigi's face inexplicably flushed.

He's so handsome, so talented, and has such a nice voice!

How come he already has a girlfriend?!

"Reporter Ning, are you writing today's article?!" Tashigi turned her gaze and immediately saw a manuscript placed to the side in front of Ning Yuan.

The article's title was: "Shocking! The user of Conqueror's Haki appears in the East Blue, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea fail to capture him."

There was also a manuscript that read: Who is Buggy the Clown? Roger: I was able to become the Pirate King thanks to him!

"Um..." To be honest, even though what he said was true, something still seemed off!

"Hey reporter, is it appropriate for you to write it like this?" Tashigi asked in a low voice.

"Is there a problem?" Ning Yuan asked without turning his head, continuing to write, "Absolutely objective and fair, with no exaggeration!"

"That's right, I've also seen some reports in the World Economic Journal, and it doesn't seem to be like that!" Tashigi said.

"Different journalists have different writing styles, and this is my style!" Ning Yuan said.

After all, he grew up in a news environment surrounded by sensationalism, and now that he has switched careers to become a reporter, he subconsciously adopted that approach.

"Okay!" Tashigi didn't know what a reporter should be like either. Speaking of which, Ning Yuan was the first reporter Tashigi had ever met.

"that."

"What do you want to ask?" Ning Yuan asked.

"It's Buggy, the one with Conqueror's Haki and good luck!" This question had been on Tashigi's mind for a long time, and she couldn't hold back any longer: "Is he really invincible? Doesn't that make him even stronger than the Four Emperors?"

"It's not that he can't be killed. No matter how lucky a person is, there's a limit to their luck. His strength is what it is. If Smoker were stronger, he could kill Bucky too!" Ning Yuan explained.

Tashigi breathed a sigh of relief, then patted her burgeoning chest: "Thank goodness, I thought he was invincible."

Honestly, the fact that Bucky can't be killed is really demoralizing.

Even Smoker was so shocked that he questioned his existence, let alone the soldiers under Smoker's command. From now on, they might have to kneel down and surrender on the spot whenever they see Bucky.

Ning Yuan could tell that although Tashigi said she was fine, she was actually still very nervous.

In other words, I'm actually a little scared.

Ning Yuan wouldn't care about anyone else, but since she's Tashigi, he still likes her very much.

Then this girl's inner conflict needs to be resolved.

"Corporal, sit down!" Ning Yuan got up, pulled over a chair, and then sat down on Tashigi's shoulder.

"Eh?" Tashigi blushed. Ning Yuan's strength wasn't that great, but she was actually forced down like that. She still said, "This isn't right. I need to report to the colonel after I finish what I'm doing here!"

"It's just a chat, it won't last long!" Ning Yuan laughed. "Is the corporal a local?"

"Yes!" Tashigi nodded. "My family lives on the west side of Loguetown. My parents sell seafood!"

She pointed in a direction from Loguetown and said, "However, I've loved swords since I was a child. I learned swordsmanship at the dojo in town, and when I became the best student there, my teacher gave me his sword, Sayo Shigure. Later, when Colonel Smoker was recruiting in Loguetown, I came to enlist!"

Ning Yuan was somewhat surprised: "You're still the most outstanding disciple at the dojo! My apologies for not recognizing you!"

"Oh, no way!" Tashigi blushed. "Our dojo wasn't anything special. I only realized how insignificant my skills were when I joined the Navy. In fact, the first time I went to war, I almost lost to those pirates who hadn't learned swordsmanship and only relied on brute force!"

"It's perfectly normal for a fledgling genius to be no match for seasoned pirates!" Ning Yuan said. "Those pirates may not have undergone systematic training, but they've lived in a constant environment of battle. Those without strength would have been eliminated long ago; those who survive are naturally the best among ordinary people. You not only fought them, but you also won, which shows your talent is quite strong!"

"Really?" Tashigi looked at Ning Yuan excitedly. The praise from others was completely different from the praise from Ning Yuan.

If Smoker praises her, she'll think he's just encouraging his subordinates.

When her colleagues praise her, she feels that they are flattering her because they like her.

But Ning Yuan, as a reporter for the World Economic Daily, must be very knowledgeable. She also has such a beautiful female companion, so she probably wouldn't be interested in him.

His praise must be the fairest evaluation derived after considering numerous examples.

"My judgment is based on the information you've provided. As long as you haven't lied or exaggerated, then you truly are very talented!"

"I wouldn't exaggerate!" Tashigi chuckled, then suddenly offered her sword: "Look, this is my sword, Sayo Shigure!"

This is a straight-bladed knife. Just by looking at the white scabbard, you can probably tell that it is a woman's knife.

Because the pattern on the scabbard isn't something a macho man would like.

The sword was drawn; its blade was sharp and cold, and its entire body was solid. When tapped lightly, it produced a clear, metallic sound.

"This is a very good knife!" Ning Yuan nodded. "But unfortunately, I don't know much about knives."

"Huh?" Tashigi was taken aback. "Is there something you don't know?"

"I'm not a god, how could I know everything!" Ning Yuan shrugged. "Besides, my personal fighting philosophy doesn't really match the sword, so I haven't studied it in particular!"

"Combat philosophy?" Tashigi's eyes lit up. "Your strength? Oh, by the way, I just saw you using a gun. Are you a marksman?"

She then remembered that just now on the street, Ning Yuan had shot and destroyed a Pakistani bullet flying in the air with a single shot. His reaction speed and accuracy were astonishing.

It's important to know that the Bucky Bomb isn't one of those basketball-sized cannonballs. This kind of shell is about the size of a bullet and is extremely well concealed. Tashigi didn't even notice it, but Ning Yuan sensed it.

"You can't really call him an archer!" Ning Yuan thought for a moment and said, "My philosophy is that long weapons beat short weapons, and long reach beats short reach!"

"Huh?" Tashigi asked, somewhat bewildered. "What does this mean?"

"It's about avoiding close combat with your opponent as much as possible. After all, let alone getting slashed, even getting punched and losing a tooth wouldn't look good, would it?" Ning Yuan said.

If someone else said that, Tashigi would definitely argue back: how can you be afraid of pain during a battle!

Losing a tooth is nothing, even losing your life isn't something to be afraid of!

But that's what Ning Yuan said, so Tashigi could only nod.

Tashigi simply couldn't imagine Ning Yuan looking like he was missing a tooth.

"So, if your opponent is unarmed!"

"You're using a dagger!?" Tashigi's eyes lit up, and she roughly understood Ning Yuan's fighting strategy.

"No!" Ning Yuan shook his head: "I'll use a gun!"

"Huh?" Tashigi was taken aback. "Then, he uses a sword?"

"I also use a gun!"

"Does he use a gun too?"

"I'll use the cannon!"

Tashigi was utterly speechless: "Then, he uses cannons too?"

"He even has cannons, he must be a pirate. When you encounter an enemy like that, first see if you can escape. If you can't, then engage in a firefight!" Ning Yuan said, "I do have some skill in aiming!"

Tashigi finally understood that this tactical concept was actually quite safe.

After all, she was only a corporal, so she didn't think too much about it.

If a naval officer with strategic knowledge heard this, he would immediately realize that this tactic is actually very suitable for the navy, especially for naval soldiers who lack individual strength and rely heavily on collective strength.

Time travelers are always like this; many things they see, know, and feel that they take for granted are actually the essence of thousands of years of civilization on Earth.

Tashigi couldn't judge the significance of this strategy, but she could at least tell that the idea was feasible and of great reference value to her.

After all, Tashigi's strength isn't that great right now.

"I see you only have a sword on you, no other weapons?" Ning Yuan asked.

"That's all!" Tashigi nodded. "After all, I'm a swordsman!"

"Times are changing, and tactical concepts must evolve accordingly!" Ning Yuan said. "I suggest you carry another gun with you, so that even if you're wrestling with someone using a sword, you'll have an extra hand to draw and fire!"

"Uh..." Tashigi scratched her head. Is it appropriate for a swordsman to carry a gun?

But what he said made a lot of sense. I've encountered situations before where I had to fight someone, and if I had a gun, the fight would definitely have been easier!

"But won't doing this hinder my swordsmanship progress?" Tashigi asked. "My teacher said that swordsmanship requires a pure heart to be mastered!"

"I was just making a suggestion!" Ning Yuan laughed. "If you think it will affect your progress in swordsmanship, then don't bring it."

Tashigi pouted, thinking, "Maybe I should bring one too."

If it's not a big deal, we just won't use it.

(End of this chapter)