Starting with the Uchiha clan, they began cultivating demonic arts.

Chapter 263 Sparring with Garp

Although Garp made grand pronouncements, he actually brought Uchiha Tou to the largest and most robust training ground at the Marine Headquarters.

Looking at the wrecked warships surrounding the training ground, Uchiha Touyu couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion:

"This is where you usually train? I heard these things are called warship sandbags?"

The warships in front of them were all stranded on land, their bottoms almost hollowed out, revealing huge fist-shaped marks.

"Ah, that was used for practice when I was younger. Sometimes I would also train some newcomers."

"As for serious training, these warships aren't very useful; training on hilltops is much more effective!"

Garp uttered exaggerated words that seemed like boasting, but Uchiha Touyu knew that it wasn't boasting. After all, this old man had a glorious record of training to flatten eight mountains in order to fight Chinjao, so training with mountains was not an exaggeration at all.

"As expected of Vice Admiral Garp! Looks like utterly dominating you won't be an easy task!"

"Save your sleep talking for the night, kid. Looks like the lesson I taught you a few months ago wasn't enough!"

On the training ground, Garp and Uchiha Tou stood on opposite sides, their terrifying auras already soaring into the sky.

At this moment, the training ground was surrounded not only by Vice Admiral Tsuru, but also by three Admirals: Aokiji, Akainu, and Kizaru, as well as seven or eight Vice Admirals. They rushed over as soon as they received the news.

Even inside the Navy Headquarters building, Fleet Admiral Sengoku stood at his office window, looking at the two men facing off on the training field.

"They actually dared to challenge Garp-sensei! These young people these days are really scary!"

Kizaru crossed his arms, looked at the two men facing off on the training field, and said something with a sigh, then looked at his two colleagues on either side.

Akainu still had a serious expression, but there was a hint of approval in his eyes when he looked at Uchiha Tou—mainly because Uchiha Tou's actions had always been in line with his beliefs.

As for the usually lazy Aokiji, this time he unusually stared intently at Uchiha Hiu, looking very serious.

Back in Enies Lobby, he had been very curious about the Blood Demon's strength, but it wasn't a good opportunity to fight then. This time, he really wanted to see just how strong the man who had taken in Nico Robin really was.

The clash of auras lasted only a moment, and Uchiha Touyu had no time to waste. The Third Generation Kitetsu was instantly drawn from his sword, and at the same time, his aura changed drastically. The blood-red energy cloak, the sharp canines, and most importantly, the blood-red flame clouds surrounding him all represented the Devil Fruit power that he had developed to its limit.

"This is... the awakening of a Fantasy-type Devil Fruit! Aren't young people these days a bit too over-the-top?!"

This time, Kizaru's words weren't sarcastic; he was genuinely surprised. The more powerful a Devil Fruit is, the more difficult it is to awaken. The Vampire Fruit is considered top-tier among the Mythical Devil Fruits, and its awakening difficulty is among the highest of all Devil Fruits.

The fact that they were able to awaken their powers not only shows that they are exceptionally talented, but also that their mind and body are compatible with this fantasy-type Devil Fruit. This is already at the level of an Admiral!

Even with the physical and mental qualities of a high-ranking admiral, Kizaru felt that with his abilities, if he were to change his Devil Fruit to a vampire fruit, it would be difficult to develop it to the point of awakening, let alone awaken it in just a few months.

"Kid, you've really improved a lot!"

A hearty smile appeared on Garp's face. Faced with the threat of Uchiha Touyu, this battle-hardened naval hero was overcome with passion and temporarily forgot about his grandson's mess. His steel fist, wrapped in black lightning, slammed directly towards Uchiha Touyu's head.

The Sandai Kitetsu, exuding a bloody aura, stood in front of the black fist. With a thunderous roar, a terrifying shockwave spread out, blowing away some rubble and creating a level 12 storm. Fortunately, none of the onlookers were ordinary people, and even in this storm that could blow people away, they remained completely unmoved.

The fist and the Sandai Kitetsu faced off for a moment before they both stepped back. Garp broke out in a cold sweat and felt a slight pain in his fist. The sensation of blood flowing made him waver.

"Garp-sensei... is bleeding?"

"How is this possible? That monstrous guy's fist is bleeding!"

"It seems we underestimated the Blood Demon. I've never heard of Admiral Garp's iron fists being injured while fighting the enemy head-on."

The vice admirals buzzed with discussion, but the higher-ranking admirals frowned and remained silent.

These admirals were shocked to discover that the Blood Demon before them was stronger than the Navy had previously estimated, and might even be stronger than a Navy admiral!

After the first fierce battle, Uchiha Hiyu paused, then transformed into a streak of blood-red light, continuously attacking Garp.

Of the three admirals, only Kizaru, who possesses the Flash ability, felt he could keep up with that speed. As for Aokiji and Akainu, they felt they could only rely on Observation Haki to deal with the situation as it came. At least if the admiral wanted to leave, the two of them would definitely not be able to stop him.

Garp, surrounded by the crimson light, made the same choice. Relying on his Observation Haki, although he couldn't keep up with Uchiha Tou's speed, he was still able to defend himself with his iron fists. Occasionally, he would unleash a punch that was like a ki cannon, blasting holes in the air and forcing Uchiha Tou back several steps.

However, he only took a few steps back. The crimson arc of light drawn by the Sandai Kitetsu left many solid wounds on Garp's body. Although Garp was protected by his Haki, the wounds were very light and only superficial. They healed in an instant and did not affect Garp's fighting ability at all. However, it showed that the battle situation had shifted.

It's important to know that healing wounds also requires physical exertion. Even though Garp, a top-tier expert in pure physical combat, has honed his skills over many years and his stamina is as deep as the ocean, enough to withstand the exertion for several days and nights, who among those capable of fighting at this level is easy to mess with?

At least Garp knew very well that if the fight continued like this, he would probably be exhausted from healing his wounds and lose to this brat in a day or two.

Thinking of this, a competitive look appeared on Garp's face. Although he had long known that as he got older, he would eventually be swept away by the old guard, losing so quickly and so miserably would be too embarrassing.

You know, I haven't even managed to leave a scratch on this brat yet! Even if I can't win, I can't let him win so easily!

Thinking of this, Garp's Haki suddenly became more restrained. The Armament Haki that usually appeared on his body for defense was all concentrated on his iron fist. The black lightning became more and more dense, and the terrifying Conqueror's Haki was compressed to the limit, like a high-temperature sun that could explode at any moment.

Uchiha Touya also stopped his high-speed movement and looked at Garp:

"Ready to decide the outcome with one decisive blow? Then come on!"

The Third Generation Kitetsu was sheathed, and Uchiha Touyu assumed the stance of drawing his sword. A dark, domineering aura burst forth from the scabbard, as if the scabbard contained not a demonic sword, but a world-destroying demonic dragon.

"Iron Fist - Planet Fall!"

"Clang!"

When Uchiha Touyu fights, he never likes to shout any slogans, nor does he have any interest in reciting poetry while wielding his sword. So, in response to Garp's hoarse roar, he only responded with the sound of the Third Generation Kitetsu being drawn.

However, the power of the move was not just about who shouted louder. The terrifying energy light speed and the blood-red flying slash collided instantly, and then the clouds in the sky trembled, and the entire Marine Headquarters began to shake slightly.

"Block it with overwhelming force! Don't let the aftershocks spread!"

As the two powerful moves were being prepared, Vice Admiral Tsuru spoke up immediately. The three admirals and the other vice admirals followed suit without saying a word, each displaying their immense domineering aura, forming an invisible wall of domineering aura that enveloped the entire training ground.

Ultimately, the massive energy surge, compressed by the atmospheric walls, shot directly into the sky, instantly obliterating the already dispersed clouds.

The sky, which was originally covered with dark clouds, suddenly became cloudless, and the stars that only appear at night could even be faintly seen.

That's the result of the planet's atmosphere being largely breached!

As the swirling smoke gradually dissipated, the admirals and vice admirals withdrew their Haki. Many vice admirals with weak Haki cultivation even sat down heavily on the ground, panting. Although the energy conflict just now lasted only a short time, it had definitely consumed a lot of their Haki.

The original training ground had vanished without a trace, leaving only a semi-circular crater several hundred meters in diameter. In the center of the crater stood Uchiha Tou and Garp.

Uchiha Touyu was no longer the calm and spotless person he had been just moments before. His clothes were tattered, and he looked rather disheveled. Upon closer inspection, one could see some minor wounds on his body, though they had now completely healed.

However, compared to Garp on the other side, it was much better. Garp had a huge knife wound on his chest that ran from his shoulder to his lower abdomen, and you could vaguely see the bones in the muscles.

In other words, after mastering the Life Return technique, he was able to control his body to compress blood vessels and slow down bleeding; otherwise, Garp would probably be covered in blood by now.

"You two, didn't I tell you to watch your step?!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru frowned and shouted, while Uchiha Tou shrugged:

"Don't look at me, I've been holding back. If I hadn't fought back against that powerful attack, I'd be in the naval hospital by now!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru's words were not primarily directed at Uchiha Touyu, so after hearing Uchiha Touyu's rebuttal, she merely glared at him before turning her gaze to Garp.

Garp scratched his head and laughed heartily:

"It's nothing, just a minor injury. A good night's sleep will fix it."

Such an injury would be considered a minor injury by any standard for an ordinary person, but for someone with Garp's monstrous physique, a good meal and a good night's sleep would be enough to heal him. With three or four days left until Ace's execution, it would definitely be enough for Garp to recover.

Even if he doesn't recover, it's not a big deal. Neither Tsuru nor Sengoku thinks Garp will really contribute anything when Ace is executed—in fact, as long as Garp doesn't turn against Ace, that would be the greatest help to the Navy.

"Fine, do as you please!"

Tsuru sighed and turned to look at Uchiha Touyu, but this time her expression was much more serious and even respectful:

"Mr. Toyu, please come with me. The Navy has arranged a place for you to rest and eat."

"Thanks a lot then. After stretching my muscles, I'm actually feeling a bit hungry. Let me check out the quality of the Naval Headquarters mess hall!"

The Navy's mess hall is naturally of high quality. In order to become stronger in this world, high-nutrition food is absolutely essential. Therefore, no matter what other aspects the Navy cuts back on, it will never cut back on food.

Large chunks of sea monster steak, rich broth made from meat and bones, a salad to cut through the richness, plenty of vegetables and fruits, and unlimited alcohol and beverages—although not elaborately prepared, it absolutely satisfies human desires for carbohydrates and meat protein.

There was also a special canteen for officers, where they could order food directly. After arriving in the One Piece world, what satisfied Uchiha Tou the most was that the food here was much better than in the Naruto world, even comparable to some gourmet anime. He had a big meal at the Marine Headquarters, and then went to rest.

By the next day, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea had arrived at Marine Headquarters, and the one who came was the one that Uchiha Touyu cared about most—Blackbeard Teach.

Looking at the short, dark-skinned guy below, Uchiha Tou narrowed his eyes slightly. As a distinguished guest invited by the Marine Headquarters, Uchiha Tou was different from the Seven Warlords of the Sea, so naturally he wouldn't stay in the same place as them.

However, getting close to this guy wasn't difficult. Uchiha Hiyu flicked his hand lightly, and a tiny, blood-red bat, no bigger than a grain of rice, flew out and disappeared into the night.

Blackbeard, who was following the Navy's introduction towards the Shichibukai's guesthouse, suddenly froze, slapped his neck with a loud crack, and muttered something under his breath as he looked at the blood on his hand:

"The mosquitoes at Naval Headquarters are really vicious; their bites hurt terribly! Regular mosquitoes can't bite me at all."

At Marine Headquarters, Blackbeard dared not use his Observation Haki recklessly, and naturally did not detect the strange aura in the blood on his hands. In that short time, the aura in the blood disappeared without a trace, becoming no different from ordinary blood.

(End of this chapter)