Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

In the days that followed, the four of them settled down in the Calm Belt.

Bai Yu was responsible for guiding the three in training Haki and Armament Haki, starting with the simplest techniques.

Robin has a very high level of comprehension. Although she is physically weak, she has an extremely strong sense of focus.

She used the patience she had for studying historical texts on cultivating domineering aura.

Rangiku, however, is the most talented, possessing the Soul King's fingernails. With a complete soul, Rangiku took a different path, needing to imbue her Snowfall Blade with Armament Haki.

The training of Observation Haki takes place in the dead of night, when the Sea Kings are most active during the windless nights.

Even at the edge of the cliff, you can feel the presence of sea kings.

The four of them sat on the rocks by the sea, closed their eyes, and sensed the presence of hundreds of sea kings around them.

At first, the chaotic atmosphere flooded their minds like a tide, making them dizzy and even unable to sleep all night.

But gradually, they began to learn to filter, to discard the useless auras, and to focus only on the most dangerous ones.

Days passed by...

On this day, as the sun set, it dyed half of the sea red.

Bai Yu stood on the reef, looking at the three people not far away.

Robin had her eyes closed, sensing the movement of a lurking sea king underwater. The corners of her mouth were slightly upturned, clearly indicating that she had completely pinpointed its location.

Bai Yu nodded in satisfaction.

During this time, all three of them have mastered both Armament Haki and Observation Haki.

Robin has the sharpest Observation Haki, and Rangiku's Armament Haki can adhere to the blade, increasing its power; only Connor's gains are not significant, as Armament Haki provides too little improvement for a dragon.

"Let's go get some barbecue..."

Uchiha Hakuba and his group walked deeper into the dense forest, using their Observation Haki to capture all the movements around them.

However, at first, he was just training his instincts to use Observation Haki, while the ferocious beasts along the way had already fallen haphazardly in front of Bai Yu.

His Conqueror's Haki is exceptionally gifted. The claim that a sixteen-year-old with three tomoe is just an ordinary Uchiha is indeed a joke, since transmigrators usually have the Mangekyou Sharingan before the age of ten...

Just before he stepped out of the forest, a saber-toothed tiger nearly ten meters long suddenly pounced out from behind a tree. Its muscles bulged beneath its tawny fur, and its sharp fangs gleamed coldly. The force of the attack caused the leaves to rustle.

This ferocious beast is the overlord of the isolated island forest. It usually dares to hunt down even sea monster cubs that are resting on the shore and ready to go ashore. But now it sees Bai Yu as its prey.

But as soon as it took off, it fainted, fell to the ground, and kicked up a huge cloud of dust.

Excuse me...

Bai Yu's voice was indifferent as he stepped over the unconscious body of the saber-toothed tiger.

Chapter 63 Hawkeye Mihawk

The island is quite large. After passing through a sizable forest, there is another beach. Along the way, Bai Yu and the others have prepared the ingredients for dinner.

At this moment, the afterglow of the setting sun was slowly sinking into the sea, dyeing the clouds on the horizon a deep crimson gold. The sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, swept through the dense forest, rustling the leaves softly.

Connor was skipping and hopping after a brightly colored butterfly, muttering to himself about whether roasted butterflies would taste good.

Whether butterflies taste good or not is unknown, but for butterflies, Connor is simply a devil.

With her hands behind her head and a blade of grass dangling from her mouth, Matsumoto Rangiku walked briskly. Since Shiraha and Robin were carrying all the food, she had plenty of free time. Occasionally, she would reach out and tug at Connor's ponytail, causing the little girl to turn around and glare at her with bared teeth.

"Baiyu, Baiyu, can we roast a sea king tonight?"

Connor finally gave up chasing the butterfly, ran to Bai Yu's side, and tugged at his sleeve.

"The big one I baked last time was super delicious!"

Bai Yu looked down at her bright eyes and a faint smile appeared on his lips: "Okay, but you have to catch it yourself."

"no problem!"

Connor patted his chest, his little face full of confidence: "It'll be a matter of a thunderclap, very quickly."

Rangiku chuckled from behind, "Be careful you don't get swallowed by a sea monster. We'll have to go down into the sea to fish you out then."

"No way!"

Connor turned around angrily: "It won't waste much time."

Amidst their laughter and conversation, the group reached the seaside campsite. There, a makeshift grill stood, surrounded by piles of dry firewood and a large pot resting on a rock. Bai Yu had just put down his machete, preparing to gather some firewood to start a fire, when suddenly his brow furrowed slightly, and he closed his eyes.

"Ok?"

A low groan escaped his throat, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

On the sea surface that is visible in sight, there is a very simple single boat floating.

The hull was dark brown and looked quite old. The sail was a tattered white cloth that swayed slightly in the sea breeze.

The most peculiar thing is that this ship has no power unit, yet it can sail smoothly on the windless sea, as if an invisible hand is pushing it forward.

On the boat stood a tall and upright man.

He was wearing a long black overcoat, the hem of which fluttered in the sea breeze. On his back was an exaggeratedly large sword, almost as tall as him, which looked exaggerated but at the same time exuded a chilling sharpness.

The man wore a wide-brimmed hat, the brim pulled low, obscuring his eyebrows and eyes, revealing only his hard jawline and tightly pursed thin lips.

His aura was truly sharp.

Bai Yu slowly opened his eyes, the surprise in his eyes turning into solemnity.

The opponent's aura, unique to seasoned swordsmen, was like a drawn sword, carrying an arrogant and aloof air that looked down upon the world.

"What's wrong?" Robin noticed Bai Yu's unusual behavior and asked softly.

Connor stopped, tilted his head to look towards the sea, and sniffed the air: "There's the smell of living people."

Bai Yu didn't speak, but simply pointed to the sea.

Looking in the direction he was pointing, the small boat was getting closer and closer, its hull cutting through the calm sea and leaving a faint trail of water.

Soon, the small boat reached the shore, and the man leaped in, landing steadily on the sand, splashing up a few tiny water droplets.

He slowly raised his head, revealing his eyes beneath the brim of his hat.

Those were sharp, hawk-like eyes, deep, cold, and scrutinizing. His gaze swept over Bai Yu and the other three, finally settling on Bai Yu, where he paused for a moment.

"Interesting, I thought it would be Shanks on this island."

Bai Yu did not answer immediately, but looked him up and down, his gaze finally settling on the greatsword behind him.

Great swordsman Jorakeel Mihawk.

The name flashed through Bai Yu's mind like lightning.

How did he end up here?

Mihawk seemed to notice Bai Yu's gaze and raised an eyebrow slightly: "You know me?"

“The renowned swordsman, Djorkol Mihawk, I can recognize you just by your appearance and aura.”

Bai Yu spoke calmly, his tone serene: "I have long admired your name."

Upon hearing the words "Great Swordsman," Rangiku's pupils contracted slightly, and her grip on her sword tightened.

He had heard Bai Yu say that the Great Swordsman was one of the best swordsmen in the world.

A hint of curiosity flashed in Robin's eyes. She was quite interested in this guy, and although she didn't understand the ecology of the New World, the title of Great Swordsman was not something that just anyone could have.

Connor, however, tilted his head, stared at the greatsword at Mihawk's waist, and clicked his tongue: "What a big knife, it should be very convenient for cutting meat."

Mihawk's gaze swept over Connor, his brow furrowing almost imperceptibly. This girl seemed strange.

His attention then returned to Bai Yu: "You look like a very skilled swordsman."

This is not a question, but a statement.

Bai Yu raised an eyebrow, somewhat surprised by the other party's keen insight.

Although he had been deliberately concealing his aura, Mihawk still managed to detect it. Sure enough, the strong had their own way of discerning strength.

"I guess so."

Bai Yu smiled noncommittally: "Shouldn't a great swordsman like you be on the Grand Line? Why would you come to a place like the Calm Belt in the West Blue?"

Mihawk's gaze swept over the ship behind Bai Yu, a ship powered by Mana energy with a peculiar shape.

“I’m looking for someone. I heard he’s returned to the Western Sea.”

Mihawk's voice remained indifferent, but he did not explain who he was looking for.

But Bai Yu understood immediately upon hearing this.

Shanks and Mihawk are old acquaintances who often spar in swordsmanship, and their relationship is both adversarial and friendly.

It must have been news of Shanks' return to the West Blue that reached Mihawk's ears, which is why he made a special trip from the Grand Line.

It's a pity Shanks isn't here.

"Shanks isn't here. We haven't known where he went since we parted ways with him six months ago."

Bai Yu said frankly.

"We've been here for a while now, and we haven't seen anyone from the Red-Haired Pirates since."

"You guys actually know Shanks? And you know I'm looking for him?"

Mihawk's brow furrowed even more. He had searched the West Blue for quite some time without finding any trace of Shanks. He finally guessed that Shanks might have come to the Calm Belt, since only a place that ordinary people dared not set foot in would suit Shanks's personality. But unexpectedly, instead of Shanks, he encountered someone Shanks knew.

Chapter 64 Battle Against Hawkeye

Seeing Mihawk's questioning look, Bai Yu continued, "Well, we declined his invitation. I still prefer to sail on my own ship."

"Your ship."

Mihawk's gaze fell on the Mana-powered ship.

"It's really impressive that it can sail in the doldrums."

"It's just a little trick."

Bai Yu said calmly, "Although I can guess you're looking for Shanks, is there something you need?"