Chapter 749 Fire Fist Gun (5600 words)

[Chapter Heading Serialization·The Third Country of Women 1·"A Warship is Coming"]

[Grand Line, a certain sea area, an island shaped like a snake, and there is a small fishing village at the snake's seven inches. A short old woman was watering the flowers, and suddenly the children from the village ran over, jumping and pointing to the seaside.]——

"The core essence of the Ripple Fist is just one word: 'harmony'."

On Ruskaina Island, it is still the hot summer season this week. Luffy and others hid in the shade of the giant tree and listened to the explanation of Instructor Lin.

"And?" Cavendish looked puzzled.

"Fusion, blending, harmony, coordination...if you want to explain the meaning, it's probably words like these."

As Lin Qi spoke, he raised his palm, and a layer of dark domineering aura immediately appeared on his palm. Then this layer of domineering aura transformed into a blue-black color, as if a vigorous vitality was injected into it, combining with the domineering aura of pure energy.

"To harmonize the positive and negative, the spirit and the body, the domineering and the life, the speed and the strength, the attack and the defense, the movement and the stillness, to form each person's own unique ripple, is the highest realm of this boxing technique."

The dark blue domineering energy flowed out of the palm, suspended in the air in front of Lin Qi, and mixed into a ball, as if flowing in the mist.

He tapped his fingers twice.

The blue-black domineering energy flows like a sphere, with a touch of black in the upper left corner and a touch of blue in the lower right corner.

Then Lynch's big hand gently brushed the edge of the sphere, and the blue-black domineering water flowed rapidly like a ball, gradually turning into a clearly defined color of half blue and half black.

In the cyan hemisphere, the dark spot turned into a stickman, practicing iron block, mist kick, moon step, paper painting, finger gun, life return...

In the pitch-black hemisphere, a blue dot split into several human figures, fighting each other, dodging nimbly, entwining with power, and attacking from a distance...

"At this level, there is no need to follow any boxing routines or stick to any formalities. It is the same whether you use fists, feet, sticks, knives, or even guns."

The cyan life energy and the dark domineering energy were like two fish chasing each other, slowly turning.

In the rapid rotation, from a visual point of view, the two balls of energy and the shadowy blue and black human figures practicing their moves gradually overlapped, blended, and merged, and finally turned into a sphere formed by the blue-black special domineering aura that Lynch had released at the beginning. Inside this sphere, a human figure with an outline very similar to Lynch seemed to be born, with his palms clasped together, sitting cross-legged...

“It’s amazing!”

Chopper and Merry above him both opened their mouths and exclaimed.

Cavendish was completely dumbfounded. What on earth had just happened? Usopp asked suspiciously, "Although I don't really understand, is there anyone else in the world who can play with Haki like Lynch?"

Sanji touched his chin and suddenly laughed: "It feels like kneading dough!"

Nami said: "I feel like it's like a whirlpool current..."

The layman watches the excitement, while the expert watches the details.

Because the stronger you are, the more you understand how difficult it is to do what Lynch did just now.

Obviously, the person who was most shocked by Lynch's control over power was the previous Snake Queen Tulip.

She was a top-notch expert herself, and had traveled around the world with the leader of the Revolutionary Army, Dragon. She had a wealth of experience, but she had never seen or even heard of anyone who could do what Lynch had just done.

Applying domineering aura to this situation is like extending a limb? "Like extending a limb"... Tulip was shocked. Yes! This is exactly the characteristic of "Life Return"! And Lynch integrated it into domineering aura.

Although Lynch has always said this, Tulip only understood the true meaning after thinking it through.

Ripple Fist, Ripple Fist! So this is the Ripple Fist!

Domineering is alive!

Lily, oh Lily... Tulip was shocked and couldn't help but smile. She looked at the silhouette of Lynch who was teaching Luffy and the others, and thought to herself, "My son can get guidance from your son. I am so lucky! Thank you."

"Ms. Empress, who is born with the three-color Haki awakening, what do you think of his Haki level?"

On a leafy branch, Robin had a book on his lap and was playing with Hancock's perfect hands, which were flawless.

Hancock sat on the branch in a domineering manner, staring at Lynch's back like a fangirl, but she refused to admit defeat, "Just barely..."

There was a hint of worry in Robin's eyes. Lynch was already so strong, beyond Robin's understanding, but he was still not sure he could defeat that enemy - the man in Mary Joa. How unattainable was he?

Over there, Lin Qi grabbed the dark blue domineering energy that was flowing like a Tai Chi diagram and took it back into his palm. He said, "Then continue the training. Even if not everyone can master the Ripple Fist to the highest level, at least we have to practice some results in domineering energy and the six styles. Otherwise, wouldn't it be embarrassing for me as a coach?"

"I'll help, too."

Secretary Luo's voice came from the tree. As soon as she finished speaking, petals rose in front of Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Cavendish, Otama and the others, and condensed into their respective shapes.

"If you experience your own attacks 'personally', you will improve faster, right?" Robin said with a smile.

"Do you want to hit yourself?" Nami sweated, looking at the other self with a dull expression opposite her, who really looked like a living person.

…

At dawn in the morning, a sharp whistle suddenly sounded in the quiet air of Ruskaina Island.

Soon there was a commotion and Luffy and the others lined up and started running around Ruskaina Island with sleepy eyes. When they met some early animals foraging on the way, Zoro and the others gradually came to their senses and ran to hunt with a smile.

"He asked me to make a whistle yesterday. So this is why?!"

Sanji ran beside Nami in a bad mood.

As Nami ran, she looked up into the air. In the morning mist, she could see a figure sitting cross-legged in the air, with a golden iron rod across his legs, and there seemed to be dark flames dancing around him.

"I know he can do the Moon Step, but how does he manage to float like that?" Cavendish was speechless. "Can the Lily Wave Fist also fly?"

"Getting up so early to train," Usopp closed his eyes and was about to cry, "It's like being a marine!"

"Hehehe, so this is what being a marine is like?" Luffy strolled around with a smile, "It's quite interesting! - Hey! Zoro! Where are you running to!"

Usopp gritted his teeth.

He knew that among those in training, he was among the weaker ones.

In the past two days, infected and inspired by the collective atmosphere, the King of Lies must say that his dream of becoming the bravest sea warrior is by no means a lie!

Besides, there was no other way. A man must keep his word. He said that within a year, Lin Qi would be the instructor and they would be the students. Then there was nothing to complain about. Accept it! "Ahhhhh!"

Usopp ran as fast as he could, and suddenly a wave of heat rushed up from the side. The long-nosed sniper widened his eyes and shouted, "It's on fire, Sanji!"

"It's really burning!" Chopper shrank back into his petite body in fear.

"Wow! Sanji, you're on fire!" Luffy shouted in the woods of Ruskaina Island in the early morning.

"This is the flame of my struggle for love!" The fighting spirit of the golden chef seemed to be completely ignited.

"Speaking of which, I've always wanted a flame-plated sword..." This was Zoro's voice, "Let's use Curly Eyebrow's leg bone to make one."

"What the hell! Devil Windleg!"

"Ha ha ha ha……"

In the lively atmosphere, the Queen of the Kingdom of Flowers, Ayu, couldn't help but smile. She followed the long-distance running warm-up team unhappily and dissatisfiedly, as if she was taking a leisurely stroll in the garden. She thought to herself, "It's interesting that a thief doesn't look like a thief. No wonder he caught the eye of Brother Lin Qi!"

In mid-air, strands of gray energy continued to merge into Lynch's body, strengthening his life energy, domineering power and all other powers.

…

When Lin Qi opened his eyes again, it was almost noon. The heat was unbearable, and the whole island seemed to be steaming like a big hot pot.

The Red Team is led by Luffy, the Green Team is led by Zoro, and the Dragon Team is led by Otama. They are divided into three teams. Some are practicing the Lily Wave Fist over and over again to become familiar with the routines. Some, like Luffy, are already trying to control the Wave Fist and are fighting with another "Luffy", using their bodies to remember, correct and improve their understanding of the Wave Fist.

“They all work very hard.”

Lin Qi let out a long sigh. He was not really cultivating immortality. After all, he was also a mortal with flesh and blood. In such hot weather, he was sweating all over.

Lynch took turns with his stand-in "BIB", allowing it to continue "refining" the energy ball without being affected by the external weather.

"Secretary Luo has worked hard too."

Lynch went to the shade of a tree and found Robin reading a book. He opened his arms and smiled as he came over to him, "Come and give me a hug."

Robin was flipping through a book, and a flower bloomed on his shoulder, and an arm grew out. He reached out and pressed down Lin Qi's sweat-soaked shirt, and raised the corners of his mouth without raising his head, "It's not hard for me, it's them who are hard-working."

Over there, Luffy punched his own clone of Hana Jizai so hard that his head was covered with blood. He was in so much pain that tears came to his eyes. He held his head and rolled on the ground, causing Usopp beside him to laugh.

"You're all sweaty. Go take a shower first - ah!" Robin let out a soft cry before she finished her words. Lynch pulled her into his arms, covered in sweat. "..." Robin glared slightly, pretending to be angry. She rolled up the book and hit Lynch on the head. Lynch's smiling face showed that he did it on purpose. She couldn't help laughing again.

After so many years, it seems like this person has never changed.

It was as if an eternal mountain filled her heart, giving her a sense of peace and security.

"Where's Hancock?" Lynch sat casually under the tree holding Robin, picking up a strand of her long hair and brushing it across her smooth and delicate face, which didn't look like she was 28 years old at all.

"I'm going to prepare lunch with Tulip." Robin turned his head and said angrily, "Stop it, it's itchy!"

"This is the aftereffect of 'Jolien's Mask'. Your face is so sensitive." Lin Qi laughed.

Robin's cheeks flushed as she remembered something, and suddenly Luffy shouted, "Rubber rubber... Fire fist!"

Luffy swung his rubber fist, which actually created a burst of heat and sparks.

"You really learned it?!" Sanji was shocked. "I only taught you once, and I don't even understand the principle myself--"

"I succeeded?!" Luffy was stunned.

"So it was just a blind guess!" Sanji was speechless, his feet swirling with flames, and he kicked towards Luffy, "Look at my authentic flaming feet - Devil's Wind Kick!" The black leather shoes kicked out flames, and the three-sword swordsman not far away stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"Paper!"

Luffy took a deep breath!

The rubber man's body bent at a comical angle, just enough to avoid Sanji's flaming kick.

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

But before Luffy had time to be happy, Sanji kicked him backwards with a change of direction, and Usopp, who was practicing the Ripple Fist without any provocation, was also knocked away. The two of them rolled all the way, raising a lot of dust.

"That's called paper painting!" Sanji snarled with his fangs, "And you're just pretending with a rubber body! Also, Luffy, you're on the Red Team, don't run around!"

"That's right!" Zoro, who was watching the battle from afar, raised his knife and said, "We'll fight again soon, Luffy."

"Hehe." Luffy fell with his butt in the air, his eyes handsome and serious, grinning, "I'm looking forward to it too!"

"We'll talk about it later. Luffy, get off me!" Usopp, who was pressed under Luffy, kept slapping the ground.

…

At noon, Tulip and Hancock once again brought a team of Nine Snakes National Defense Warriors and delivered a batch of food.

As if the cafeteria was open for dinner—well, it was open for dinner—Luffy and the others rushed over frantically, but the fastest one was Nami. In a flash, the orange-haired navigator was already standing in front of Tulip, raising his hand and saying in a sweet voice: "Hehe, I'm the first one!"

"Wow, you actually used the power of the Thunder Fruit! Nami, you are so cunning!" Usopp and others behind shouted indignantly.

Luffy cursed: "Nami has become a fat pig!"

"Fat head of you!" Sanji kicked Luffy away.

Zoro, holding three swords on his waist, and the one-armed young man Xiangyun passed by. Oyu smiled and said, "I've never seen such a pirate captain before."

"I agree." Cavendish wiped the sweat off his face with a handkerchief.

Soon, people sat in a circle in twos and threes and ate heartily.

Hancock peeled a piece of fruit and passed it to Lynch's mouth. Lynch opened his mouth and swallowed it, almost swallowing Hancock's jade-like finger. Hancock pulled out the wet finger and pushed it in his face in disgust, "It's all saliva!"

Black hair fell between the two of them. Robin leaned over and took Hancock's finger into his mouth, biting and licking it slowly. Hancock blushed immediately and pretended to be speechless, "It's all saliva!"

"Haha." Robin leaned over and supported Lynch's back, and they both laughed.

Hancock looks domineering and arrogant, but sometimes she is very innocent, so it is very fun to tease her and people never get tired of it.

Sanji was so envious of the lemon he was eating that he finished it in just a few bites with great enthusiasm and threw himself into his afternoon training.

Nami drank her drink and said speechlessly: "He should have accepted the reality by now, right? Why is he always like this..."

"I seriously doubt it," Usopp bit the meat with both hands and raised a finger seriously, "Sanji especially enjoys the feeling of being rejected by women!"

"Huh?!" Chopper was shocked, "Is that so?"

Tulip looked at Sanji who was training under the scorching sun while yelling, and said thoughtfully: "This is a child who lacked love in his childhood, but has a very kind heart. He seems to be accustomed to sacrifice and devote himself..."

Sanji...

Nami, Usopp and the others looked at each other. It seemed like they had never heard Sanji mention his past.

"..." Robin noticed Tulip's vague gaze and felt a little embarrassed. The words of the previous Snake Princess describing Sanji seemed to apply to her as well.

Tulip smiled and said, "I guess the curly-browed chef should be better at observation!"

Ah Yu asked curiously, "Why do you guess so?"

Tulip said happily: "He is a boy with a delicate and sensitive personality, just like a girl! It just so happens that I have met one before."

"It's Ace!" Luffy, whose mouth was stuffed with meat, raised his hand and said, "Ace is the first one to awaken his observation Haki..."

Tulip said: "What kind of chivalry does the curly-browed chef insist on? Perhaps he subconsciously longs for someone to come and save him?"

Chopper became even more curious, "Luffy's mother--" It suddenly covered its mouth. Nami and Usopp made a cross sign with their arms to it, and Chopper looked at Hancock nervously.

"Have you, have you, have you ever known anything about psychology?" Chopper continued to ask Tulip.

Tulip smiled and nodded, "I learned a little about it a while ago."

Robin tugged at Tulip's skirt, turned his head and looked up, shaking his head pitifully.

At the same time, Robin also felt a motherly, silent care from Tulip, and felt quite sad.

Hancock was still in deep thought, mainly wondering why the reindeer suddenly looked at her like that? "Okay! I'm done eating!"

Luffy spat out the meat and bones, and stood up with his fists raised full of energy, "Zoro! Wait for me! Keep training!"

"What are you waiting for? Aren't we on the same team?" Zoro turned around and asked unhappily.

"How could I lose to you?!" Cavendish finished his meal in a hurry, drew out his rapier and chased after them.

The one-armed young man did not want to embarrass the queen, so he followed and joined the hard training.

In the morning, we focus on practicing the Ripple Fist, and in the afternoon, we each practice a little more.

After all, everyone's progress is different, and some people haven't even awakened Haki yet - being proficient in the Wave Punch certainly has a chance of awakening Haki, but conversely, mastering Haki in advance can also help speed up the progress of the Wave Punch. For people like Usopp and Nami who have already entered or mastered Observation Haki, it is naturally easier to advance to awakening Armament Haki through Observation Haki than to insist on mastering Armament Haki with the help of the Wave Punch.

The cups and plates were in a mess, and the national defenders cleaned up the place under Hancock's instructions.

Anne, Amorine and her daughter, and Marian, who were a little weaker, were still sitting there resting. At this time, Brooke with the afro came over.

"Hello, Miss Marian." The skeleton gentleman bowed and greeted, "Can I ask you a little about hypnosis?"

"Okay." Marian sat in the shade of the tree, looking up at the skull. Anne and Amorine beside her were a little nervous, but Marian looked calm and said with a wink: "Are you a hypnotist too?"

"Yohoho, I'm not." Brooke laughed, "But the music is～～"

"Oh~~" Marian opened her mouth and nodded in realization, "That makes sense."

How could this make sense?! Anne and Amorine stared in amazement at the "dreamer" who was exchanging experiences of hypnotic power with the skeleton "musician".

…

At night, the midsummer night became a little cooler. Everyone was tired after a day's work. Except for Nami, Marian, Cavendish and others who were a little particular about the quality of life, some went to Den Den Mushi Castle or Nine Snakes Castle to stay overnight. Everyone else was sleeping soundly under the sky and bathed in the starlight.

It was in such a quiet night when everyone was sleeping soundly that a majestic figure got up and left.

In the darkness of the night, a pair of narrow, dimly glowing eyes lit up, looking at Frankie's back as he walked away.

Ding, ding, dang...BIB's observation Haki detected the sounds of knocking.

After all, adults are not as heartless as Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper, and Franky and Brook do not have outstanding talents like Zoro and Sanji. During the high-intensity training, they are also looking for their own path and trying their best to keep up with everyone.

…

As the day dawned, another sharp whistle sounded across Ruth Caina Island.

In this way, time passed day by day, and a week went by in the blink of an eye.

Summer has passed and autumn has arrived. The yellow fallen leaves are blown up by the wind and roll past everyone.

Ta-da, ta-da, ta-da! The golden iron rod knocked on the three wooden boards of the scoreboard.

Lynch, wearing a pair of sunglasses, stroked his non-existent beard and said with a smug smile: "Well, it's time to test the results of your training this week! The first Nine Snakes First Martial Arts Tournament begins now."

Luffy, Zoro, Sanji and others all have fighting spirit in their eyes and are ready to fight.

(End of this chapter)