The next day, Foxy became famous.
News spread throughout Loguetown that a Marine sergeant had killed the captain of the Evil Wolf Pirates, the notorious 70-million-Beli bounty Pirate Captain Patron.
The astonishing part was that this sergeant was just a boy, more ruthless and savage than the pirates.
Initially, many people were in disbelief, thinking it was just a rumor. After all, it was the infamous Patron from the Grand Line; how could a mere Marine sergeant kill him and a young boy at that?
However, as more witnesses confirmed the story, Foxy’s fame skyrocketed, at least in Loguetown.
With Patron’s death, the Evil Wolf Pirates disbanded. Some sought revenge for Patron, other pirate groups absorbed some, and Klenk, escaping Loguetown, led away a tiny faction.
This was the harsh reality. Unlike the Straw Hat Pirates, who valued their comrades above all, most pirate crews operated on a hierarchical structure. When faced with life-and-death choices, betrayal was commonplace.
This incident was a temporary sensation. As more notorious figures arrived in Loguetown, discussions about it would soon fade.
In the Marine base infirmary, Foxy’s entire body, except his head, was wrapped in bandages, receiving an infusion of some unknown medication.
He was still unconscious.
Donald Duck lay sprawled out on the nearby bed, snoring with his round belly rising and falling, occasionally smacking his lips in his sleep.
Without warning, Foxy suddenly opened his right eye. The ferocity in his gaze vanished as he looked at the ceiling. Then, he turned his head to see Donald Duck sleeping soundly, finally relaxing.
Attempting to move, a sharp pain caused Foxy to frown.
Lying in bed, Foxy began to absorb the experience from his recent battle.
Without a doubt, his martial arts and Observation Haki had improved, albeit slightly.
The most significant development was that he might have awakened Armament Haki.
Raising his left hand, Foxy recalled the feeling of a weak heat flow appearing in his body without warning. He could only gather it at his fingertips.
Although the energy was invisible, Foxy could sense that applying it to his attacks would significantly increase his striking power.
Even though the energy was weak, it was something.
Indeed, only through combat could he grow stronger.
“It must be Armament Haki,” Foxy thought, although he wasn’t entirely sure. This was his first experience with it, after all.
It felt similar to when he first awakened Observation Haki—suddenly and without warning.
The infirmary door suddenly opened as Foxy pondered, and a bespectacled doctor in a white coat walked in. Seeing Foxy awake, he smiled.
“You have a remarkable constitution,” the doctor said as he approached Foxy and began changing his bandages.
“Doctor, how long have I been unconscious?” Foxy asked, fearing he had been out for several days.
“One night,” the doctor replied.
“When can I leave?” Foxy was eager to start solidifying his newfound energy, possibly Armament Haki.
“It will take some time. By tomorrow, I believe,” the doctor said after re-bandaging Foxy’s chest.
“Under normal circumstances, it would take three to four days. But with your robust constitution and proper treatment, you should be able to leave by tomorrow. Just avoid strenuous activities or fights.”
“Thank you, doctor,” Foxy said, acknowledging the need for recovery.
The doctor smiled and gave no further comment.
At that moment, Foxy’s stomach growled loudly, and soon after, Donald Duck’s stomach followed suit, also growling.
“Doctor…” Foxy began.
“I’ll have someone bring you food shortly,” the doctor interrupted with a knowing smile.
“Doctor, I have a large appetite,” Foxy warned.
“I know,” the doctor replied without surprise. After a brief caution, he left the room.
Despite the conversation not being hushed, Donald Duck continued to sleep soundly, even turning over to lie on his side with his plump rear facing Foxy.
It was remarkable how a duck could sleep in such a human-like manner.
After a glance at Donald Duck, Foxy didn’t disturb him but continued his introspection.
He needed to master all Six Powers and awaken Life Return. Only with Life Return could he completely heal himself, and it allowed precise control over bodily functions. Injuries like he could recover faster with Life Return and a good meal.
This time, defeating Patron relied heavily on the surprise element of his Slow-Slow Fruit ability. Without it, Foxy would have been completely outmatched.
Patron lost unfairly because his Devil Fruit power never could shine. He underestimated Foxy, leading to his downfall.
No one expected Foxy to use his ability at the last moment. Patron never considered that Foxy could be a Devil Fruit user since such fruits were regarded as rare sea treasures.
Before long, two Marines pushed in a large cart of food. Donald Duck, smelling the food even in his sleep, abruptly woke up, sat in bed, and stared at the food, drooling from his beak.
“Gao,” he called out, glancing at Foxy with concern. Seeing Foxy awake, Donald Duck flapped his wings and squawked.
“Don’t worry, I’m fine,” Foxy reassured with a smile.
Meanwhile, far away in Marineford…
At the residence of Vice Admiral Tsuru, who was busy with paperwork, she was interrupted by a voice.
“Sister, Foxy isn’t dead. He’s in Loguetown and killed the 70-million-Beli bounty Pirate Captain Patron,” Gion said excitedly.
Tsuru looked up, thinking she had misheard.
“Sister, look at this,” Gion said, handing over a document from Loguetown.
Tsuru read it and smiled.
“Impressive, beyond my expectations,” she remarked. She hadn’t anticipated that Foxy would survive and kill a 70-million-Beli pirate.
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