When Kizaru heard this, his heart shook as if waking up from a dream.
Yes! Time is actually on his side!
A month sounds like a long time, but it is a shackle that continues to tighten on Lakeman. Before the escort ends, if he cannot achieve his goal, Kizaru will just slap his butt and leave!
"I know what to do, Marshal!" Kizaru regained his confidence and said in a determined tone.
"Good, I'm optimistic," Sengoku's pleased voice came through. "But don't force it. Report anything as soon as possible. I will always stand behind you!"
"Yes!" Kizaru saluted the phone bug seriously.
"That's it, good night, Borsalino."
"Good night to you too, Marshal."
The phone bug ended the call.
Kizaru was in an uplifted mood, looking out the window at the bright moonlight on the sea. His heart felt like a cloudless sky, without a trace of irritation.
In Lakeman's cabin on the ship,
It was quiet and peaceful. Hancock looked at the boy in front of her with complicated eyes. She really couldn't understand what this Celestial Dragon thought of her.
If you ask the instructor at home for guidance, then forget it. At most, it's a little fun. Many Celestial Dragons will briefly breed slaves just so they can put on a show of fighting each other.
But Lakeman clearly isn't like that. He actually asked an Admiral candidate to teach her and her sisters how to practice! This made Hancock feel incredulous.
'What on earth is he thinking?' Hancock studied Lakeman's face, her brows furrowed, her expression showing distress for the first time.
Even though she was still naked tonight and had been taken advantage of by Lakeman, he had actually taken into account the increased intensity of her training and didn't actually eat her, but just held her to sleep.
'You're so nice to me that it makes me uncomfortable.' Hancock stared deeply at Lakeman.
For a long time, she sighed quietly, gave up her unexplained doubts, turned around, and pressed her soft, white, delicate, and youthful body tightly against Lakeman.
As if aware of Hancock's approach, Lakeman stretched out his hands in his sleep and hugged her tightly.
"..."
Being so close made Hancock frown slightly, feeling uncomfortable. Just the ups and downs of breathing made her feel the scratching of the skin. A strange feeling filled her heart.
Lakeman's embrace was firm yet gentle, and the warmth of his body seeped into Hancock's skin. She could feel his heartbeat, steady and calm, a stark contrast to her own racing pulse. Every time he exhaled, she could feel his breath on her neck, sending shivers down her spine.
She shifted slightly, trying to find a more comfortable position. The movement caused Lakeman to tighten his grip slightly, pulling her even closer. Hancock's face was now buried in his chest, and she could hear the rhythmic beating of his heart even more clearly. It was oddly soothing.
She let out a soft sigh and tried to relax. The firmness of his embrace gradually felt less restrictive and more comforting. Hancock's breathing began to match Lakeman's, slowly becoming deep and even. The initial discomfort was replaced by a strange sense of security.
As she lay there, Hancock's mind wandered. She thought about her sisters, their training, and the strange journey they were on. But every time her thoughts became too troubling, the steady rhythm of Lakeman's heartbeat brought her back to the present moment, grounding her.
After a while, she found herself drifting off to sleep, lulled by the warmth and the sense of safety that Lakeman's presence unexpectedly provided. Her last thought before sleep claimed her was a surprising one: maybe, just maybe, there was more to Lakeman than met the eye.
[Current progress: 30.58%...]
[Current progress: 46.32%...]
[Current progress: 62.47%...]
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[You have received training feedback from Boa Hancock!]
[Constitution +20!]
[Strength +20!]
[Agility +20!]
The days of sailing on the sea were gradually passing by.
Lakeman was leisurely every day, watching Kizaru give instructions to the three Boa sisters, enjoying the training feedback, and looking forward to the improvement in binding progress.
"That's great..." He was lying lazily on the sun lounger, enjoying the sunbath. There were drinks and fruits next to him, and behind him was a maid fanning him.
In front of him, Kizaru's mouth went dry as he continued to correct the three sisters' mistakes. At the same time, he thought quickly and, based on the ingredient list and medication list provided by the chef team, prepared a diet plan suitable for the three Boa sisters. He was almost exhausted.
It was like going back to the painful elite training camp period, learning all kinds of navigation, maintenance, geography, history, meteorology, firearms, fighting, and other knowledge every day. His head was almost on fire.
"Hoo! Hoo! Hoo!" In front of him, the three Boa sisters were panting from exhaustion. Under Kizaru's guidance, their physical fitness had undergone radical changes, completely breaking away from the level of ordinary people. Their cardiopulmonary function had become as strong as a tiger or leopard. Running with all their strength, their speed was as fast as wind and thunder, and they could fly dozens of meters in the blink of an eye.
As the most talented person, Hancock's strength was even more terrifying. She could already twist thick steel with her arm like dough without changing her expression.
Innate talent
A lot of resources (potions and rare ingredients)
Customized plan
The combination of the three made Hancock's strength soar like a rocket. The growth rate was ten times faster than the original! Even Wang Luffy's growth rate when he was young was not as fast as Hancock's now.
'It's been more than half a month, and you still haven't said anything to me. You're so calm, Lakeman Saint.' Kizaru took a break from pointing and glanced at Lakeman quietly. The opponent looked like a dandy Celestial Dragon. Just eating, drinking, and having fun every day, it seemed no different from ordinary Celestial Dragons.
But Kizaru wasn't fooled. He controlled the power of Observation Haki! Although he focused on the Sparkling fruit and didn't practice much on Haki, he could still feel that Lakeman's strength was constantly improving! On the surface, they were eating, drinking, and having fun, but in fact, they were all disguises. Lakeman had been practicing hard!
'Hidden too deep, Lakeman Saint,' Kizaru thought to himself. He didn't believe at all now that Lakeman was an ordinary Celestial Dragon. Instead, he believed that he was a deep-minded, talented, and future Five Elders candidate.
'However, as we get closer to the Sabaody Archipelago, you will surely be unable to resist revealing your hidden secrets to me.' Kizaru had such confidence and assurance.
Coincidentally, the butler, who occasionally checked on Lakeman from the deck, had similar thoughts.
'I have seen him since childhood and know his character very well. He has absolutely no interest in practicing! But for more than half a month, he has been able to watch Vice Admiral Kizaru give instructions to the three Boa sisters. Such boring training, there must be another purpose!' The butler pushed up his glasses and looked deeply.
'I don't know since when, master has become more and more mysterious. Although he has been incompatible with other Celestial Dragons since he was a child, as he grows older, the feeling of strangeness becomes more and more obvious. Until now, I couldn't understand Lakeman at all.'
But the butler was only relieved.
'Master has grown up. A man must have his own secrets, ambitions, and desires hidden in the dark. Although I don't know what master wants to do with Kizaru, as long as I cooperate well, that's enough!'
Thinking this, the butler turned his head and took a deep look at the warship outside.
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