Between Two Worlds: Nen and Haki

Take another look at the entire New Riding the Wind and Waves.

Nearly half a month had passed since the battle between Zane and Kuzan.

During this time, following the escort ships, the New Riding the Wind and Waves had also successfully completed its modification, undergoing significant changes.

First was the appearance.

The entire warship's hull had been replaced with integrated metal, drastically increasing its defensive capabilities.

Next was the scale.

Having undergone modification via the Munch-Munch Fruit, the scale of the New Riding the Wind and Waves was no less than that of a modern aircraft carrier, easily capable of carrying 5,000 people.

Then there was the firepower configuration.

Grim-looking gun turrets were mounted on the front and rear decks, as well as behind hidden ports on both sides of the hull.

Just like the pirate ship that had been sunk with a single shot moments ago.

Once activated, these ferocious turrets could immediately unleash overwhelming firepower and area saturation.

Finally, there was the interior.

With the further expansion of its scale...

The facilities inside the warship had also been upgraded accordingly.

Dining halls, living quarters, training rooms, weapon rooms, entertainment rooms, and more were all provided; it truly deserved to be called a small city on the sea.

'The warship's modification is complete. Next is the people.'

Standing by the one-way glass window, Zane looked down at the members of the Hunting Team on the forward deck.

After dispatching yet another wave of foolhardy pirates as usual, the members of the Hunting Team quickly resumed their training.

One could see it.

Among those training on the deck, some like Manlong were further tempering their fists, while others like Wyper and Bones were sparring to familiarize themselves with Haki and master the Six Powers.

Watching this scene, a smile appeared in Zane's eyes.

Window to the Soul was indeed useful.

While the massive bounty certainly attracted an endless stream of pirates seeking fame...

It also brought significant gains.

Besides the refinement gained through constant battle, new Imprint Entries were also being nurtured.

Devil Fruit users were naturally rare.

But at a certain level, they would appear quite common.

Among the pirates they had encountered lately, there was no shortage of Devil Fruit users.

Though their abilities were far from being as exceptional as the Sand-Sand Fruit...

They still successfully accelerated the nurturing of the Imprint Entries.

As of now.

Even after specifically returning to the Hunter world to plunder the 'reared' prey and obtain the Nen ability Window to the Soul...

He still had one blank Imprint Entry remaining.

Window to the Soul.

Having plundered this Nen ability, its benefits went beyond merely hypnotizing enemies; it also excelled in team management.

For instance, in the current training of the Hunting Team members.

With proper manipulation, using the hypnotic ability to stir emotions could ignite even greater training passion.

Of course, the development of God's Eye was even more critical.

The benefits brought by the development of God's Eye did not just apply to him; it brought immense help to everyone in the Hunting Team.

Just as he had told the members of the Hunting Team initially, there would be many powerful enemies in the future.

He naturally would not be stingy when it came to nurturing his subordinates.

Under the scrutiny of God's Eye, he could fully compete with Kaido for the title of the strongest teacher.

No matter what his subordinates were practicing, he could clearly discern their deficiencies and provide the best guidance.

It could be said that under his tutelage, as long as the person worked hard enough, every training session would produce visible progress.

This was the worth of a master.

From the moment he returned from the Hunter world until now...

Under his guidance, the strength of the Hunting Team members was definitely growing stronger by the day.

Especially after witnessing his battle with Kuzan.

The expansion of their horizons and the pressure brought by a Marine Admiral, combined with the push from Window to the Soul, sparked an unprecedented training craze within the Hunting Team.

For example, officers like Wyper and Bones, provided their foundation was sufficient, had awakened at least one type of Haki.

While the ordinary members were somewhat less advanced, they had learned at least two or three of the most widely circulated Six Powers.

Zane was naturally satisfied with his subordinates' rate of progress.

However...

Thinking of the intensity of the New World, he understood that with their current overall strength, the Hunting Team needed to improve further.

In the world of pirates.

Zane knew very well that his true hunting ground was in the New World.

Paradise and the four blues were, in the end, too weak.

Retired veterans like Chinjao were far less efficient to hunt than heading to the New World.

"Mmph..."

Just as Zane was pondering how to further enhance his subordinates' strength, a muffled, whimpering sound suddenly came from below him.

Looking down, he saw Baby 5 putting on a pitiful act, looking up at him.

"Alright, turn around!"

Seeing her expression, Zane understood instantly and helplessly pinched her puffed-out cheeks.

"Captain is the best!"

Baby 5 pulled her head back, and with her mouth free, she immediately broke into a happy expression. She then eagerly turned around, leaning her hands on the windowsill and swaying.

"So greedy. Careful not to overstuff yourself; I won't go easy on you during the second half of training." Zane stepped forward and 'sheathed his sword,' jokingly rubbing her head.

"I won't be overstuffed! My stomach is very big!" Baby 5's stubbornness was evident in her halting voice.

If she didn't eat a bit more, wouldn't it just benefit that wicked woman?

Claiming she had "important matters to discuss," only to end up luring their Captain into bed.

Sure enough, that wicked woman Nico Robin had been harboring ill intentions toward the Captain from the very beginning.

That usual cold and aloof demeanor of hers was entirely an act used to seduce the Captain.

Sob, sob...

She was so stupid; that day, she actually waited in her room for an entire day.

If she had discovered it sooner, she might have been able to rescue the Captain.

Whatever. From now on, even if she stuffed herself to death, she would eat more than that wicked woman.

The greedy little cat eventually paid the price.

When it came to the second half of training, her limbs went soft and she repeatedly made mistakes. To her shame and indignation, she was teased quite a bit by Nico Robin, who had also been dragged along.

"Don't look so happy yourself. Look at your body... well, your figure is great, but your strength and speed are clearly insufficient. With this kind of physical fitness, let alone awakening Armament Haki, even with your Flower-Flower Fruit ability, if you encounter a slightly formidable opponent, you'd only be giving them a tickle."

Happiness is always fleeting. One moment Nico Robin was mocking Baby 5 for overestimating herself and trying to monopolize the Captain, and the next, she was flicked on the forehead by Zane.

So what if she was a cold and elegant mature woman?

Whether in bed or in training, a lesson was a lesson.

"I... I understand!"

Covering her forehead in the face of Zane's reprimand, it was now Nico Robin's turn to start training her body in a flustered state, all while Baby 5 snickered nearby.

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