Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

She paused, then pointed to another inscription on the stone tablet and said, "It also says here that the founding monarch, before his death, said that one day a choice would be left to the people of the Flower Country, hoping that the future leader of the Flower Country would always stand on the right side. It also indicates that there is a very important historical text in Alabasta on the Grand Line, which records important information."

Robin turned to look at Shiraha: "You know what? I've been searching for these historical texts that record important information, and this is one of them. Next, I want to find the route to the Grand Line and then head to Alabasta."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu unconsciously stroked his chin with his fingertips, his three-tomoe Sharingan slowly fading away, but a deep thought remained in his eyes.

Alabasta…

He knew the name and that the historical records here contained information about Hades, but he still wanted to go and see it. He knew Robin wouldn't believe him if he told her directly.

So he said, "That's a major power located in the first half of the Grand Line. Now it seems that it's been specifically mentioned in the Poneglyphs, and the secrets hidden there are probably much deeper than we imagined."

"I've heard that the Grand Line is easy to get into but hard to get out of. Not only is the climate unpredictable, but it's also full of powerful pirates and marines. Without enough confidence, we'd probably be doomed as soon as we stepped in. Besides, we lack real ship doctors and navigators."

Matsumoto Rangiku flicked her wrist, and the hilt of Xueji's sword was faintly visible in her hand.

"My strength is enough to deal with ordinary people, but it's not enough against those who can destroy the world."

"To become stronger, Connor can grow bigger and protect everyone!"

As he spoke, he spread his arms wide, mimicking the way a dragon spreads its wings, which made everyone chuckle.

Bai Yu raised his hand and rubbed Connor's head, his gaze falling on Robin, and said solemnly, "Robin is right, we must go to Alabasta, but not now. The Grand Line is not a simple place. Without the strength to match it, let alone finding the Poneglyphs, even surviving will be a problem."

He paused, then continued, "This piece of the Poneglyph mentions that a major event will occur in the future, and the leader of the Flower Country will have to make a choice. This major event is probably related to the World Government and the Void Century. We must improve our strength to the point where we can stand firm in the face of the storm before that happens."

Robin looked up at Bai Yu, the excitement in his eyes gradually turning into determination: "Bai Yu is right, I was too hasty. The Poneglyphs will not disappear, but we don't have many chances left."

Her years of hiding and fleeing have made her understand better than anyone that without powerful backing, even if she finds all the historical texts, she will not be able to reveal the truth to everyone and clear Ohara's name.

Chapter 61 Cultivating in the Windless Belt

Rangiku tightened the wine gourd around her waist, feeling her own strength. Although she didn't know what kind of strength the strong people on the sea possessed, she was sure that Bai Yu had his reasons for saying that.

"Improving strength... It sounds easy, but the key to becoming truly powerful isn't something you can achieve by just practicing on a random mountain for a few days."

As soon as she said this, Robin's gaze shifted from the stone tablet to Bai Yu.

Having spent time with him over the years, she had long since realized that Bai Yu harbored many secrets, especially those eyes that seemed to see through everything—these were no ordinary means.

"You've already mastered Haki, and you even know Observation Haki and Armament Haki??"

Bai Yu nodded, lightly tapping his temple with his fingertips. The Sharingan with three tomoe flashed in his eyes: "These eyes allow me to quickly learn some skills. Armament Haki can harden the body and break through the defenses of Devil Fruit users. Observation Haki can sense the surrounding atmosphere and predict the opponent's movements. These two types of Haki are essential courses for venturing on the Grand Line. As for Conqueror's Haki, most people don't have it."

"Armament Haki? Observation Haki?" Connor tilted her head and leaned closer, her little face full of curiosity. She had just been chasing a small red fish by the lake, and now she was soaking wet, with a few pieces of seaweed still stuck in her hair.

"It doesn't sound like something that would taste good!"

Rangiku burst out laughing at this, and she bent down to pinch Connor's soft cheeks: "Little glutton, you can't eat this, but if you train hard, you should become stronger."

Wang Yuzhiha Baiyu looked at Connor's chubby little hands and short legs, finding it hard to imagine that they were imbued with Armament Haki.

Can I become stronger too?

Connor's eyes lit up instantly. She clenched her little fist and waved it vigorously: "How many times have I tried to learn this? I want to learn this!"

For Connor, becoming stronger is not an easy thing. Connor in his dragon form is already a natural disaster. If he has no shortage of energy, destroying islands and destroying countries is a very simple thing.

"If I become stronger, will my father be there for me...?"

Looking at her excited expression, Bai Yu's eyes softened slightly: "The Western Sea is close by, and there is an isolated island on the edge of the Calm Belt. It is surrounded by sea kings all year round, and the air pressure is unpredictable. It is the perfect place to hone your domineering aura. However, the dangers there are far beyond your imagination."

"Go there using mana?"

Robin realized what was happening and asked.

Uchiha Hakuyu paused, his gaze sweeping over the three of them: "Hmm, that place isn't too far, and there are no pirates in the West Blue who go there, making it a perfect place for training."

He then added, "To cultivate Armament Haki, one must first learn to condense the internal energy and then attach it to the surface of the body. As for Observation Haki, one must eliminate distracting thoughts and use one's mind to feel the flow of the wind, the breath of plants, and the heartbeat of living beings. At the same time, both of these abilities require a certain amount of combat experience."

Robin was silent for a moment: "I must become stronger. If I don't become stronger, I won't be able to know the truth of history. I will never forgive myself!"

Rangiku raised an eyebrow, brought the sake gourd to her lips, and took another swig. The spicy liquid slid down her throat, invigorating her: "This is so interesting. I'm just killing time anyway, so I'll definitely give it a try. If I can really develop that kind of Haki, I'll have a better chance of protecting Robin when I encounter those lackeys of the World Government."

"When do we set off?"

Connor couldn't wait any longer. She tugged at Bai Yu's sleeve and asked, skipping along, "I want to see what a Sea King is right now!!"

"Let's go down the mountain first and return to the capital of the Flower Kingdom."

Bai Yu said, "We need to prepare sufficient supplies: clothing, high-calorie food, healing herbs, and mana energy. With the Babao Navy's considerable reputation in the Flower Kingdom, they should be able to help us solve these problems."

Robin nodded, taking one last look at the inscription on the stone tablet, firmly engraving those square characters that recorded the secrets of the founding of the Flower Kingdom into her mind.

"Alright, we can also inquire about more legends about the Land of Flowers. Perhaps we can find clues related to the Void Century."

The four of them agreed and didn't linger. Connor skipped and hopped in front, turning back every now and then to urge them on, muttering that he wanted to learn Haki, fight the Sea Kings, and catch and eat them;

Rangiku followed behind her, still looking lazy, taking sips of sake every now and then and humming off-key tunes.

The descent was much faster than the ascent. In less than half a day, the four returned to the capital of the Flower Kingdom. Cai Yi was already waiting at the city gate, and a relieved smile appeared on his face when he saw them return safely.

Upon hearing that Bai Yu and the others wanted to go to the isolated island in the Calm Belt to cultivate their domineering aura, Cai Yi pondered for a moment and nodded: "That isolated island is indeed a good place to hone oneself, but it is occupied by sea kings all year round, and ordinary ships cannot get close at all. The Eight Treasures Navy generally does not go near that place either, but we cannot go any further, otherwise we may get lost in the Calm Belt."

Afterwards, Cai Yi also prepared a large quantity of compressed biscuits, various foods, fresh water, wound medicine, and plenty of clothing for them.

The wind at the dock stirred up some dust...

"The journey ahead is fraught with danger. The sea monsters in the calm zone are not like the ordinary sea beasts in the near sea. Those big guys are often dozens of feet long and can swallow an entire ship in one gulp."

Cai Yi handed the cloth bag to Bai Yu. Inside the bag were several bottles of healing medicine made from herbs unique to the Flower Kingdom. The bottles were sealed with corks, and a faint fragrance of herbs could be smelled from them.

"This is a wound medicine that I had made overnight. It is more potent than the medicine I gave you before. If you are seriously injured, applying it can stop the bleeding and relieve the pain. Also, this is a token of the Eight Treasures Navy."

Green Pepper then took out a bronze token engraved with the words "Eight Treasures" from his pocket: "If you encounter trouble in the West Sea, with this token, wherever there is a stronghold of my Eight Treasures Navy, they will do their best to help you."

As for Qingjiao, he really thought highly of Uchiha Baiyu. He believed that this guy would definitely achieve something in the new world, and having a good relationship with him would allow him to confidently hand over the Eight Treasures Navy to Cai Yi.

Bai Yu took the cloth bag and the token. His fingertips touched the cool touch of the bronze token. He nodded slightly, and his three-tomoe Sharingan flashed briefly in his eyes: "Thank you, Dongliang. I will remember your help."

"Why say these things? This is what Dongliang should do, after all, we are all friends."

Cai Yi waved his hand. "To be honest, the old man's mood is much better than before. Even so, I haven't properly thanked you yet. I just hope you can return safely. If you ever think of the wine from the Flower Kingdom, just come back, and I'll treat you to your fill."

Chapter 62 Excuse me

"Boy, I heard you're going to cultivate on a deserted island in the windless zone?"

Green Pepper's voice was as loud as a bell, making people's eardrums tingle slightly. He walked up to Bai Yu and looked him up and down.

"The power of dominance isn't something you can master just through training; you also need real combat experience. Those sea kings are the perfect opponents. But remember, the essence of dominance lies in the heart. If your heart isn't strong, your dominance won't solidify. When you encounter danger, don't even think about backing down. If you back down even once, you'll never reach the top in your entire life. Sigh..."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu's heart stirred slightly. He knew that what Qingjiao said was true. Both Armament Haki and Observation Haki required an extremely firm will as their support.

For example, Gecko Moria lost his willpower, so he couldn't even use Haki anymore.

He bowed slightly to Qingjiao: "Thank you for your guidance, Dongliang. Baiyu has learned a lot."

Green Pepper grinned, raised his hand and patted Bai Yu's shoulder with such force that Bai Yu's shoulder slumped slightly: "Good lad, you've got guts! I'm rooting for you. If you manage to come back alive from that island, remember to come see us and let me see how you've grown."

"Next time we come, if we're more assertive, Brother Cai, you'd better prepare some good wine."

Cai Yi chuckled upon hearing this: "Of course, of course. As long as you come, you can choose any wine cellar from the Babao Navy."

Ranju smiled, her eyes crinkling, as she twirled the wine gourd between her fingers before carefully fastening it back to her waist.

As the sun gradually set in the west, it cast long, long shadows of the four people.

Cai Yi and Qingjiao stood at the dock entrance, watching Bai Yu and the other three turn around and step onto the boat docked at the dock. The sails were billowed by the wind, making a rustling sound.

"Bon Voyage!"

"Take care of yourself!"

Bai Yu stood at the bow of the ship, turned around and waved to the two of them, his three-tomoe Sharingan glowing faintly red in the setting sun.

Rangiku leaned against the ship's railing, took another sip of sake, and gestured for the two men at the castle gate to drink. Robin stood beside him, her gaze fixed on the boundless sea in the distance, a searching light gleaming in her eyes.

The small boat gradually sailed away from the dock, heading towards the calm zone. The two figures at the city gate grew smaller and smaller in sight, eventually turning into two blurry black dots.

"Does the old man really think so highly of them?"

"I'm paving the way for you, Cai Yi. Let me tell you, your strength is still insufficient; you can't hold onto your position as a pillar of the navy. I've already found you the daughter of Erbao, a pillar of the navy... "

"Grandpa...I..."

After sailing for several days, the sea ahead gradually became calm and still, without even a breath of wind. The color of the seawater also changed from azure to a deep, dark green, exuding a chilling aura.

"We've arrived. We've entered the Calm Belt and are preparing to use Mana to advance."

Bai Yu said in a low voice, his eyes scanning the surrounding sea surface warily.

Just then, the calm sea surface suddenly began to shake violently, and a huge black shadow slowly rose from the water. It was a sea king that was more than tens of meters long. Its head was like a small mountain, its mouth was open, revealing a dense array of sharp teeth, and a foul stench wafted over.

Connor, far from being afraid, jumped up excitedly: "What a big fish! Baiyu caught it! I want to eat a big fish!"

As she spoke, she tried to break free from Bai Yu's hand and lunged at the sea king.

"Don't rush."

Uchiha Hakuha grabbed her, a sharp glint in his eyes.

"Keep it up, this is the first lesson, use your Observation Color to perceive its movements."

He took a deep breath, slowly closed his eyes, and cleared his mind of all distractions. In an instant, everything around him became clear: the sound of the flowing seawater, the beating of the sea king's heart, and even the subtle rustling of its scales rubbing together, all flooded into his mind like a tide.

"Try to feel it."

Bai Yu's voice was deep and steady.

"Feel its presence, sense its movements, and then anticipate its attack."

Robin and Rangiku followed Shiraha's example and closed their eyes. At first, they could only hear the sound of the waves, but gradually, as their minds settled, the movements hidden beneath the sea began to emerge.

Just then, the sea king suddenly swung its tail and lashed out at the ship!

"Watch out!" Rangiku instinctively drew her sword, but Shiraha raised his hand to stop her.

Without hesitation, Bai Yu turned the rudder, and the ship, powered by Mana Energy, sped off to the left like an arrow.

Almost simultaneously, the sea king's tail lashed out at the spot where they had just been standing, creating a towering wave.

"What an amazing fish!"

Connor clapped his hands excitedly, his little face full of joy.