Chapter 357

Of course.

Over the past year, aside from changes in Lu En's physical attribute panel, his combat skills—including the Six Powers of the Marines, the Secrets of the Six Powers, and Two-Color Haki—have seen tremendous gains in mastery.

In short.

Lu En's strength has improved in every aspect!

"Now… I…"

"Even with bare hands, without using any combat techniques, I could effortlessly crush a pirate with a bounty of over one hundred million Berries (Nuo Qian Hao) using only my fists!"

"Even without using the Marine Six Powers, their Secrets, or Three-Color Haki, merely relying on my immense physical prowess, I could easily crush a pirate with a bounty over one hundred million!"

Clenching his fists, Lu En could feel it.

Inside himself…

A terrifying power lay hidden.

Truly apocalyptic!

This was no illusion.

His body truly concealed a colossal, fearsome power.

For him now,

Even a casual punch of his could knock over the entire Science Research Institute!

"If I'm not mistaken,"

"My current combat power has definitely reached the level of a Vice Admiral!"

"I may not match monsters like Akainu, Aokiji, or Huang Yuan, or old beasts like Captain Kapu and Vice Admiral He. But compared to ordinary Vice Admirals, I am in no way inferior!"

"In fact, I am stronger than them."

"Even among Vice Admirals, my strength stands out as exceptional!"

Returning his gaze from the attribute panel, Lu En couldn't help but smile.

A year has passed,

He is now five years old.

A few months ago, he celebrated his birthday.

Though he celebrated it at the Marine Headquarters' Science Research Institute,

He felt no dissatisfaction or sorrow over it.

Meanwhile,

His own combat power has officially reached the level of a Vice Admiral!

A Vice Admiral-level power at just five years old!

If measured by pirate standards…

Lu En believed,

With his current strength, he could likely stand against a three-hundred-million-Berry pirate!

His strength is in no way inferior to that of a three-hundred-million-Berry pirate!

This is the confidence Lu En holds in his present power.

He is no longer the weakling he was a year ago.

Even across this entire sea, his strength can unquestionably be called that of a strong one!

A genuine top-tier powerhouse!

Leaving aside the first half of the Grand Line,

With his current combat power, even in the crisis-ridden area of the New World, he would still belong to the ranks of top-tier powerhouses.

Such strength is enough for Lu En to roam this sea freely!

From now on,

He no longer needs to fear encountering monsters in this sea.

Because…

He himself is a monster of immense and terrifying power!

Now, it is the pirates who should be worried.

Those pirates of the new era!

They ought to pray carefully never to encounter Lu En.

For rookies of this era,

Lu En is a terrifying taboo they must never provoke!

If they encounter Lu En…

They are finished!

"My current combat power…"

"I need not fear even the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"In fact, I can defeat a few among them!"

Lu En's eyes narrowed slightly.

In an instant,

His strength has grown powerful enough to directly challenge the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

No one could have imagined.

He is only five years old.

Yet he already possesses such astonishing, unparalleled combat power!

"Now, looking out over this sea, I can go almost anywhere I want."

"No powerful expert can casually erase me!"

"Not even a Navy Admiral…"

"Not even a Yonko!"

"They may want to kill me, but they certainly won't do it easily."

Lu En was confident.

One year had made him far, far stronger.

At this moment.

As the lights in the chamber flickered.

Under the lead of the research team captain, nearly ten researchers emerged from the control room and walked together to Lu En's side, their expressions respectful.

"Mr. Lu En, are you alright?"

The research team captain asked timidly.

Though no matter how he looked, he could see no sign that Lu En was injured.

"Of course I'm fine."

"This past year has truly been a burden on you all."

"Without you, my strength would never have reached what it is today."

Lu En expressed his sincere gratitude.

It was these fewer than ten researchers who continuously innovated and fine-tuned the electric stimulation cultivation method for his chamber. Without them, his strength could never have become as strong as it is now.

In short.

The reason his strength surged so dramatically was not only because of the hundredfold cultivation effect of the Ghost Back System, but also because of the nonstop electric stimulation cultivation method.

Both were indispensable.

"Being able to assist Mr. Lu En is our honor,"

The group of researchers quickly replied respectfully.

Someone couldn't help but ask curiously: "Mr. Lu En, may I ask, what level is your current strength?"

Immediately after,

Dozens of curious eyes simultaneously fixed on Lu En, awaiting his reply.

They had previously guessed he was at Vice Admiral level.