Sailing: I Open Treasure Chests in the Pirate World

"In short, it's to completely solidify my 'pirate' identity!"

Aokiji remained silent for a long time once again.

He spoke softly.

"Ian, so you had similar thoughts all along, didn't you?"

"what?"

"Actually, when I first met you, I was very curious. You seemed quite skilled at 'defection,' as if you had made a special plan."

"what??"

"If you want to be a pirate, remember to behave yourself, you brat!"

Aokiji hung up the phone with a click.

Ian was inexplicably subjected to a barrage of harsh criticism from his boss.

He stared at the Den Den Mushi that had lost signal, completely bewildered.

　"What happened to this blue pheasant?"

(Li Hao) After all, a deal had already been reached with Aokiji.

Ian was somewhat relieved of his worries.

He piloted the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and flew back to the island.

The moment Ian landed.

He saw a huge bear paw print on the ground near the feet of the bear and Burdog.

That's a special mark that can only be created by the "pressure cannon" of the Paw-Paw Fruit.

In the very center of the imprint, some remnants of human organizational systems still remain.

The predecessor of this "organizational system" should be called "King Beckley".

It seems.

This tyrannical king, who had ruled the Kingdom of Sorbe for many years, has been executed by the "tyrant" himself!

At this moment.

Kidd and Kira led a group of "claymen" to move the supplies from the three warships to the island.

These supplies mainly consisted of the "food" and "fresh water" that Ian had mentioned earlier.

"Boss! Move everything down here and use it!"

"The food reserves are more than we imagined; these things can't be stored for long..."

"It's ok."

Ian looked at the food that the "clay figure" was carrying over.

"Let's hold a banquet right here! Invite people from the neighborhood to come and eat!"

In a place where no one can see.

Ian used the newly acquired Diamond Chest to boost his Stamina attribute to—

Endurance: ★★★★★★★

Chapter 73 Are swords and blades such inconvenient things?

A unique banquet unfolded in the open space near the chapel.

Ian, Kid, and Kira sat in the very center of the banquet.

The rest of the inhabitants of the Kingdom of Sorbe sat around the perimeter of the banquet.

Everyone enjoyed the food and drinks brought down from the naval warship, creating a lively atmosphere.

Ian first devoured the large amount of food placed in front of him in a whirlwind.

After his hunger was initially relieved, he slowed down his eating speed, but it was still much faster than that of an average person.

Between meals, Ian glanced at the two little red-haired and little golden-haired boys diligently eating beside him.

"After the banquet, I will make some exercise plans for the two of you."

Ian stuffed a large piece of unknown animal meat into his mouth, but his voice still reached Kidd and Kira's ears clearly.

"You two are in really poor physical condition."

"We'll talk about other things once we've built up our physical strength."

Kidd and Kira exchanged a glance, both of their eyes flashing with intense joy.

"Yes, boss!" x2

"By the way, there's one more thing."

Ian focused his gaze on Kidd.

"Kidd, in addition to physical training, you also need to receive some academic education."

"Especially knowledge related to 'magnetism'!"

"You are a 'Magnetic Person' who ate the [Magnetic-Magnetic Fruit]. This fruit has great potential, and you haven't fully tapped into its power!"

In Ian's view

Even the future Eustass Kid, who storms into Wano Country and joins forces with two other members of the Worst Generation to bring down the two Yonko.

His level of development of the [Magnetic Fruit] is also... hard to describe.

Let's look at the [Nika Fruit] -- never mind, I can't look at this.

Take a look at the "Surgery Results".

Law's development of the [Op-Op Fruit]'s abilities is very comprehensive and powerful.

As for Kidd...

His development of Devil Fruit abilities is only somewhat interesting in one move: the "Railgun".

As for the other abilities and techniques, they are basically all kinds of "mechanical assembly".

Can this still be called the "Magnetic Fruit"?

Even Kid's "Railgun" attack couldn't withstand Shanks's "normal slash"...

This has even given rise to a famous saying—

Gods may avoid me, but I won't; I'm more awesome than gods.

Kidd put down the food in his hand, looking troubled.

"Boss, do you mean... you want me to study?"

Is being a pirate really that complicated?

"Because you are a 'magnetic person,' you must study."

Ian said seriously.

"Otherwise, you'll never know where your limits are."

"May you prosper, prosper, prosper—"

Kira, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but burst into laughter and patted Kid's shoulder hard.

"Go for it, bro!"

"You guy!"

Kidd glared at Kira with resentment.

"Boss! Doesn't Kira need to study too?"

"Him? Studying? He's a non-powered person, all he needs to do is kill people."

Ian shook his head, looked Kira up and down, and lingered for a moment on the scythe at the other’s waist.

"Kira, you like using a scythe?"

"Yeah! Boss."

Upon hearing this, Kira immediately drew his weapon from his waist.

"I've always used a sickle since I was a child."

"Yes, Not Bad."

Ian nodded.

For a swordsman, a weapon is only necessary if it is easy to use.

Are swords and knives such inconvenient things?

Ian opened his right hand, and warm, white porcelain clay flowed from his palm, instantly forming two ceramic scythes.

"Try this."

Ian tossed the two scythes he was holding to Kira.

The latter reached out and took it, then gently weighed it in his hand.

Immediately afterwards, Kira took the ceramic scythe and clashed it against his usual scythe.

clang! clang!

The collision of the ceramic (bjff) sickle and the metal sickle produced a crisp sound, like metal striking metal.

Kira examined the blade of the ceramic scythe closely and found that it had no nicks or chips.

On the contrary, his sickle had several small cracks on it.

"What a hard knife!"

"A weapon is fine as long as it's easy to use."

Ian looked at Kidd, who was staring longingly beside him, and made him a ceramic pirate sword.

"How much do you know about the levels of skill among swordsmen?"

Kira tilted his head to the side, his tone blank.

"……realm?"

"Alright, it seems you don't know anything at all, just pure amateurism..."

Ian shook his head and gave a brief explanation.

"Swordsmen can be roughly divided into three realms."

"First, of course, there are swordsmen who wield swords and knives. There's not much to say about this stage. You can be considered a 'swordsman' now."

"Secondly, there are the swordsmen who have comprehended the 'Breath of All Things'."

Ian picked up a leaf of vegetable in front of him with his chopsticks and tossed it high into the air.

The next moment.

The [Iron Ore Military Knife] was drawn from its sheath, its snow-white blade dancing in mid-air in a streak of silver.

Kira and Kid, who were extremely close by, could clearly see that the blade of the [Iron Ore Saber] had clearly struck the vegetable leaf!

However, what puzzled Kira and Kid was...

Even though Ian's weapon's blade struck the vegetable leaf, the thin leaf remained completely unharmed; it simply floated down along with the force of the blade.

"How can this be?"

Kiss picked up the leaf and held it up to his eyes, but he still couldn't see any signs of damage.

"Boss, you actually hit that leaf!"

"Yes, some swordsmen can strike their opponent without causing any damage."

Ian beckoned to Kira, signaling him to hand over the scythe weapon.

"Do you still use this sickle?"