NOVEL NEXT Chapter 37: 037 Return, Loli Training?
"Actually, Kuina is a genius young girl, better than most men," Lynch remarked suddenly.
"I know that, but unfortunately, women cannot become great swordsmen," Koshiro replied solemnly, the room falling silent.
"You can tell Kuina to come to the Marines to find me in the future, and I'll help her achieve her dream."
"It depends on what she wants"
Silence filled the room again.
The conversation between them was tense.
Koshiro has always stubbornly believed that women cannot go far in swordsmanship.
Even if this person is his own daughter. "Father, do you need more tea?"
Hearing Kuina's voice, the two of them made a tacit agreement not to discuss this issue again.
"It's Kuina, come in," Koshiro called.
Kuina, looking adorable in her kimono, knelt at the table to refill the teapot.
"Kuina, I'm leaving today," Lynch announced.
"Ah?"
Kuina's hand shook, nearly dropping the kettle.
She looked aggrieved, on the verge of tears.
"It's gone by so quickly. Can't you stay a few more days?" Kuina pleaded.
"Silly girl, I've been here half a year already. You can't let me go, are you?" Lynch teased gently.
"Who says I can't let you go, idiot!" Kuina's face flushed with embarrassment.
"I'm just worried no one will talk with me in the future."
"Haha, Kuina's strong. I'm sure you'll find someone," Lynch chuckled.
"By the way, I haven't given you any gifts. Here's something for you before I leave." He placed a Devil Fruit on the table.
"This is the Zoan Peacock Fruit, a type of Devil Fruit. If you eat it, you'll gain strong resilient."
"Kuina, haven't you always wanted to surpass boys? You can achieve that by eating it."
This Devil Fruit was bought during the system store update.
This ordinary Zoan type is quite cheap.
He couldn't believe that Kuina could fall to death after eating a Zoan Devil Fruit!
"Father, is what Brother Lynch said true?" Kuina looked at Koshiro expectantly.
How she wished she could hear the words from her father that she could surpass men.
However, all that followed was Koshiro's silence.
Koshiro only hopes for his daughter to live a peaceful life, and perhaps eating the Devil Fruit could be a good option too.
With this thought, Koshiro nodded.
This greatly encouraged Kuina, so she picked up the Devil Fruit and took a large bite.
"Thanks, Brother Lynch."
"Ew~ It tastes awful!"
Kuina nearly spit it out, but thinking of surpassing the boys and earning her father's approval, she forced herself to swallow the fruit.
Unpleasant tears welled up.
"Okay, I'm leaving, goodbye."
"Thank you for your teachings over the past six months."
"Kuina, I look forward to the day when we meet at sea."
After seeing Kuina eat the fruit in person, Lynch stopped staying.
Back on the ship, he immediately had ten boxes of treasure delivered to Koshiro.
"Wouldn't it be more sincere if you delivered it yourself?" Hina was puzzled.
"He wouldn't accept it if I sent it."
Moments before the warship sailed, Kuina ran over, panting, stood on the dock, and shouted:
"Brother Lynch, I'm here to see you off!"
Lynch smiled, "Kuina, I believe you can become a great swordswoman."
When Kuina heard this, she burst into tears for some reason.
"Thank you. I promise to become a great swordsman and show you!"
"Good."
Watching the warship sail away, Kuina wiped tears from her eyes, smiled, and headed straight to the training ground.
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Sea Circle Calendar1508.
Lynch led his troops back to the Grand Line and called Sengoku.
"Yes, I'm back, and I met the Revolusion Army leader, Dragon in East Blue."
"Send the prisoners to the deep-sea prison first, alright."
Lynch hangs up the Den Den Mushi.
In just over a year at sea, hundreds of devil fruit ability users were imprisoned in the cabin.
These prisoners wouldn't be safe with anyone else escorting them, except for Lynch.
The deep sea prison forms a triangle with the Marine headquarters and Enies Lobby.
World government has a dedicated channel between the three.
No one can pass except official members.
Through the Gate of Justice, Lynch and his team arrived at the deep-sea prison.
Magellan, still the deputy warden, came out to greet them.
"Hello, Colonel Lynch. On behalf of Impel Down, I welcome you," Magellan said, wearing thick gloves and shaking Lynch's hand.
"I'm Warden Magellan. It's an honor to meet you."
Lynch and Magellan exchanged pleasantries, and his men escorted the prisoner to the deep sea prison.
Magellan looked at the prisoners who were all wearing seastone handcuffs, and asked strangely: "Aren't all of those you arrested people with abilities?"
"Yes."
"So many? There must be hundreds of people."
Magellan was shocked.
Catching one or two ability users at a time while at sea was already considered good.
As a result, Lynch captured hundreds of devil fruit users at every turn.
It's as if he thought devil fruit users were as common as cabbage.
Though Lynch is a Rear Admiral, those unaware might think he's a Fleet Admiral.
"I've been at sea for a while, and these guys just happened to get caught," Lynch explained casually.
Magellan's mouth twitched as he listened to Lynch's nonchalant explanation.
He caught so many devil fruit users casually, no matter what, he was quite powerful.
With so many military exploits, it's already enough for him to not do anything for at least ten years.
"Sir, all the prisoners have been escorted," the soldier reported.
"Alright. Well then, Brother Magellan, until next time."
"Goodbye." Magellan watched them all depart.
…
Here's a refined version:
A few more days passed.
Lynch returned to Naval Headquarters.
After over a year away, stepping back on Marineford land made him feel a sense of nostalgia.
"System, view properties."
[Host: Lynch
Combat abilities: Moonwalk (peak), Shave (advanced), Tempest Kick (advanced), Finger Pistol (peak), Iron Body (advanced), Life Return (advanced), Paper Arts (beginner).
Note: All skills with extreme limits are expressed in terms of proficiency.
Life skills: Sailing (elementary), Cooking (elementary), Loli training (intermediate).
Basic attributes: Physique: Level 5 (Physical King), Swordsmanship: Level 5 (Great Swordsman), Fruit Development: Level 3 (Strong Fruit), Marksmanship: Level 3 (Experienced Sniper), Observation Haki: Level 3 , Armament Haki: Level 4, Conqueror's Haki: Level 5 (Conqueror's King).
Note: There is no limit, what can be continuously improved will be represented by basic attributes. ]
This is what Lynch gained after a year at sea.
Both his physique and swordsmanship have reached level five, which is a qualitative leap.
Everything else has improved as well. only...
Here's a refined version:
"What's with this Lolita training?"
Lynch protested.
What kind of skills did this system mark for him? Why did it label it as "loli training"?
Didn't he just help Boa Hancock, Koala, Nami, Nojiko, and Kuina?
"..."
Well, if this 'loli' has grown up, he concedes.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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