Turning around, Rokujin saw Uta running towards him, her face etched with concern. “Are you okay?” she asked. “I’m fine; what could be wrong?” Rokujin replied, his hands spread in dismissal. He was planning to go home to sleep as a means to train his Conqueror’s Haki.
Uta gave him a lingering look as if to make sure Rokujin was truly right. “Um… I just found out we’re leaving tomorrow…” she said, her eyes betraying a hint of reluctance. Rokujin, completely oblivious to her emotional state, was surprised. “Leaving tomorrow?” That was sudden. He still wanted to learn Armament Haki and Observation Haki from Shanks!
“Yes, you are…” Uta started with a shy smile, her cheeks turning a faint red. She wanted to ask if he would miss her but hesitated to voice it out. After a moment of silence, Rokujin continued, “I’ll come to see you off tomorrow. No matter what troubles you face in the future, I’ll come to find you first.”
“Thank you!” Uta’s face turned even redder, resembling a ripe red apple. However, Rokujin’s words weren’t aimed at flirting but rather at triggering a mission. The system did not disappoint, triggering a new task.
【Ding, congratulations, Host, on triggering the mission: Rescue Uta in Elbaf, system reward: Energy +2, Supreme Grade Sword +1!】
Looking at the mission prompt, Rokujin couldn’t help but smile. “No problem, I keep my promises!” A Supreme Grade Sword! This was a mission he definitely had to complete!
Meanwhile, Shanks, who had noticed Rokujin and Uta chatting, raised an eyebrow, seemingly displeased. “That kid!” After exchanging a few words, Rokujin, claiming tiredness, headed home to rest. As soon as he got home, he couldn’t wait to test his Conqueror’s Haki. Standing in front of a vase, he stared intently at it and released his Conqueror’s Haki. Instantly, an invisible pressure spread outwards, causing the vase to tremble slightly and develop a small crack.
Seeing this, Rokujin shook his head, “G-grade Conqueror’s Haki is still too weak…” Before he could finish his thought, he suddenly felt dizzy. “Why am I so dizzy? Are these chairs spinning?” After staggering for a moment, he collapsed to the floor, falling into a deep sleep. Meanwhile, the system kept notifying him.
【Ding, Conqueror’s Haki experience +1!】
【Ding, Conqueror’s Haki experience +1!】
【Ding, …】
Back at the Windmill Village tavern, Shanks looked in the direction of Rokujin’s house, frowning. “Why do I sense a familiar aura, Conqueror’s Haki? Could there be someone else here who possesses it?”
The next morning, Luffy’s voice came from outside. “Rokujin, hurry! Shanks and the others are leaving!” “Oh! Coming, you go ahead!” Awoken by Luffy’s voice, Rokujin found himself on the floor, twisted and aching. He quickly ran to the door. Along the way, he checked the system interface:
【Host: Rokujin】
【Level: F+】
【Skills: Swordsmanship (E), Conqueror’s Haki (F), Cooking (G)】
【Talent: Skill Simplification】
【Energy: 1】
Just one night’s sleep and his Conqueror’s Haki had leveled up, even boosting his overall level. Truly a golden finger system!
When Rokujin reached the shore, he saw Shanks placing his straw hat on Luffy’s head. “Hehe!” A familiar and classic scene unfolded before him, bringing a smile to his face. Suddenly, Uta, already aboard the ship, noticed Rokujin and waved energetically. “Rokujin, over here!!”
“Uta!” Rokujin waved back. Moments later, he approached Shanks, laughing, “Shanks, didn’t you want to know who I learned my swordsmanship from?” “Who?” Shanks’s interest was piqued. Rokujin grinned, “From Luffy’s grandfather, Monkey D. Garp!” “What?” In an instant, Shanks’s eyes widened in surprise. Garp, the Navy hero! The man, even his former captain, had to flee. Was he really training his grandson to be the Pirate King? “Well, well, it’s all destiny!” Shanks shook his head resignedly, continuing, “So it’s Garp. No wonder your swordsmanship is so formidable. I hope the next time we meet, you can surpass me!” “Sure! I definitely will!” Rokujin nodded confidently.
At that moment, the system notification chim
Rokujin nodded slightly, falling into thought. When Grandpa arrives and learns that Luffy has eaten a Devil Fruit, he will surely send him to Dadan. Sticking with Luffy right now will yield less useful skills; it would be better to join Grandpa in the Navy!
【Ding, congratulations to the host for triggering the mission: Join the Navy, system reward: Energy point +1, Sword Technique +1!】
Seeing this reward, Rokujin’s eyes lit up. Sword techniques could be self-taught, learned using energy points from others, or rewarded by the system! System rewards are definitely the best! And “Quick Draw Slash” is indeed a reward for completing a system mission, a truly fine reward!
In the afternoon. Rokujin and Luffy were enjoying a good time in the tavern with the villagers. Among them, Luffy even swung his fist, eager to show off his new skill, “Rubber, Rubber Pistol!” As he turned, his rubber arm stretched indefinitely towards the door. “Bang!” Suddenly, a muffled sound! The tavern door was pushed open, and a strong figure appeared at the doorway.
Rokujin looked up to see a man in a black jacket with a beard and graying hair staring at everyone. “Grandpa…” “Vice Admiral Garp!” In an instant, everyone present recognized Garp. The villagers held great respect for Garp, as it was thanks to him that no one dared to cause trouble in Windmill Village. Garp nodded slightly as a greeting, his eyes fixed intently on Luffy. He asked, “What’s with your hand? Why is it like that? Didn’t I tell you to study well in Windmill Village?” His tone even carried a hint of reproach.
“Grandpa, I have been studying hard!!” Luffy earnestly replied. “Hmph!” Hearing this, Garp snorted coldly, turning to Rokujin, he asked, “Rokujin, what do you say? What’s going on here?”
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