Kuro is serious about acting.

From day to night, until the training ended, Kuro and Koby's battle only took a short break.

Koby was covered in wounds, with a large swollen lump around his eye and countless bruises on his face, while Kuro was panting heavily, swaying as if he was about to collapse.

As the officer gave the order to end the battle, Koby extended his hand and smiled at Kuro, saying, "Mr. Kuro, that was a truly exhilarating battle!"

Kuro shook hands with him and said with satisfaction, "It was indeed a good battle. I hope to meet you again next time."

Kuro felt truly satisfied. He sensed traces of the Six Powers on Koby. Although Koby's 'Shave' technique was not very good, Kuro was able to detect traces of the Six Powers through continuous combat.

Shave, Moonwalk, Storm Kick, Paper Drawing, Finger Gun, Iron Block—all these are reflected in him.

Although it was very small, so small as to be insignificant, it was enough for Kuro.

Given more time, he'll figure it out on his own.

After all, he already knew 'Shave' and 'Moonwalk', so he just needed to figure out the patterns.

"I'm starving now that Kuro's gone."

Lida walked over and complained.

"Miss Lida, it's been a long time," Koby greeted politely.

"Oh, you're the handyman, so you've come to the Grand Line too."

Lida nodded to Koby.

"We're not just doing odd jobs."

At this moment, Helmeppo walked over with a smug look on his face: "Lida, Coby is now a private second class at headquarters, and I am a private third class. We've already moved beyond doing menial tasks, and our goal is to become naval officers. We'll achieve that sooner or later."

"Let's go, Lida, I'm hungry too."

Kuro turned and left with Lida.

Hey, pay attention to me, please pay attention to me!

Helmeppo yelled at them, tears streaming down his face, "Kobby, they're ignoring me!"

"Haha, well, it's not the first time, calm down."

Coby patted him on the shoulder and looked at Kuro's back: "Mr. Kuro hasn't been here for many days, has he? The old Marine is really impressive. I need to intensify my training and make defeating Mr. Kuro my goal first."

This time, he felt very close to defeat Kuro. He had a feeling that if he used just a little more force or went a little faster, he could defeat Kuro.

Next time, in the next battle, I'll definitely defeat Kuro!

However, he felt that something was not quite right, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

He looked at his own body covered in wounds, then at Kuro's back, which seemed to be moving with ease.

It's a bit strange...

...

Originally, Kuro would fight any Marine he wanted, but ever since he figured out the Six Powers mark on Koby, he deliberately sought out Koby to fight, constantly trying to understand the Six Powers mark on his opponent.

This deeply moved Coby, who thought Mr. Kuro was imparting his old naval combat experience to him, so he fought even more vigorously.

at night.

"Cloth, come and hit me."

On a quiet playground not far from where they lived, the three of them—Kuro, Daiko, and Kuro—were together. Kuro said to Kuro...

Kuro waved his hand, looking utterly dejected: "Mr. Kuro, if you want to beat me up, just say so. You don't need an excuse."

"Who wants to beat you up? Hurry up, I won't use Haki or move, I'll use your Espada." Kuro urged.

"real?"

"real."

"We agreed that you wouldn't use your domineering aura or move."

Kuro quickly put on the Espada and used 'Shave', instantly appearing in front of Kuro and striking him mercilessly with a claw.

I've wanted to beat you up for a long time!

His face was contorted with rage.

"Iron block".

when!

The blades tore through Kuro's clothes, and five blades were pressed against his muscles, unable to penetrate even an inch.

It's not about being domineering.

"Six Styles? Where did you learn that?"

Lida was surprised for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Oh, so that's how it works. A well-trained body stimulates its strength, accelerates blood circulation, speeds up physical movement, and makes the body reach a hardness almost comparable to iron."

Unlike the Overpowering Aura, which is purely a physical skill that is activated when one reaches a certain level of physical training and does not require any special techniques, the Six Styles do require some skill.

"Kro, your Dao power...250, you need to improve it."

Kuro nodded and kicked out.

"Storm Foot".

His kick was slow, and Kuro easily retreated, dodging Kuro's kick. However, at that moment, a slash burst from his leg and headed straight for Kuro.

Whoosh!

Kro slumped down like a gecko, letting the slash fly towards the sea and gradually disappear.

Finger gun.

Kuro ran a few steps forward, jumped high, and pointed straight at Kuro.

Kuro was startled and quickly rolled away. Kuro's finger pierced the ground, easily making a hole.

“Fight back, Kuro,” Kuro said.

"Shave the circumference!"

With a determined look, Kuro vanished, leaving a circular shockwave around him, and five streaks of light flashed behind him.

"Paper drawing".

Kuro didn't even look, his body dancing like paper, easily dodging Kuro's attack, and then sending him flying with a backhand elbow.

"These are the Six Forms, and there's this..."

Kuro's hair danced without wind, turning into several small braids. "After mastering the Six Powers and controlling the body, one can understand this move and control every part of the body, hair, internal organs, muscles, and life return."

"You've already mastered Shave and Moonwalk, the remaining six techniques are here. Lida, you've learned them, right? You can teach him later."

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