Kuzan, the user of the Ice-Ice Fruit.
He should be around thirty years old now, and his Armament Haki and Observation Haki are not particularly strong.
The only advantage he has is his immensely powerful Logia-type fruit ability.
"You're an interesting cleaning officer."
Although Kuzan didn't know what Yeyin's intentions were, he showed a hint of interest on his face.
He was a naturally laid-back person and joined the Navy because he admired Garp. He wanted to be like Garp, using his iron fists to rid the seas of evil.
However, since joining the Navy, he had been stuck at this training ground.
For over a year now.
Not only had he not had the chance to fight evil, but he hadn't even gone out to battle.
As a result, his interest in training was minimal.
"Let's do this!" Yeyin said as Armament Haki quickly gathered at his feet, launching himself forward.
"Ice…"
"Boom!"
"So fast!"
Before Kuzan could release his ability, Yeyin had already struck him with a punch, sending him flying.
"Kuzan, are you still half-asleep?"
"Or do you think your body alone is invincible?" Yeyin said calmly, feeling the frost on his fist.
Even though he had used Armament Haki, his fist was still affected by the Ice-Ice Fruit, making his finger joints a bit stiff.
"Kid, you're interesting."
"Armament Haki—specifically counters Logia-type Devil Fruit abilities."
"I didn't expect someone your age to have mastered it to the point of coating your body with it!" Kuzan stood up, cautiously watching Yeyin.
"Heh, Logia abilities are indeed a hassle," Yeyin said, slowly drawing his swords, Luoyu and Xiling.
"A swordsman?"
"Don't you know that swords are ineffective against Logia users?"
"Or could it be…"
"Kid, can you already infuse Haki into your blades?" Kuzan raised his hand and placed it on the ground as the thought crossed his mind.
The power of the Ice-Ice Fruit erupted, and in the next moment, the entire training ground transformed into a world of ice.
Even Yeyin was frozen into an ice sculpture.
"Damn!"
Kuzan quickly rushed over.
Did he overdo it and accidentally kill him?
"Sizzle…"
"You've lost."
Yeyin's long blade suddenly appeared in front of Kuzan.
"Your control over your ability is decent, but your resolve is lacking."
"Kuzan, you're not qualified to be a Marine just yet. Train hard!" Yeyin said directly.
"Oh, and it's time to fulfill our bet, right?"
Kuzan was stunned by Yeyin's words.
A mere cleaning officer telling him that he wasn't qualified to be a Marine yet?
"Hurry up and throw some trash. I need to clean it up and get back," Yeyin reminded Kuzan again when he saw him frozen in place.
"Uh…"
Kuzan hesitated for a moment, then took out a piece of fruit, took a bite, and threw it on the ground.
[Ding! Picking up the fruit core discarded by Kuzan, you've obtained Observation Haki.]
After picking up the trash, Yeyin felt satisfied.
Finally, he had acquired Observation Haki.
He hadn't managed to pick it up in Tsuru's place before, but now, at last, he had all three types of Haki.
"Kuzan, what's your dream?" Yeyin asked, turning his back on Kuzan after picking up the fruit core, speaking with the air of an old man.
(End of Chapter)