Chapter 157

"If you want to deal with a top-tier ability user like Huang Yuan, speed and strength are the keys to victory; other methods are dispensable."

Lei Li took a sip of wine and laughed, "Once your Observation Haki and Armament Haki both reach the third stage, it'll probably be that guy's turn to feel intimidated when he sees you."

"How about now? Has your Armament Haki touched the third-stage Advanced level?"

Luo En shook his head: "I always feel like I'm still a little short."

"Mm, you've probably stepped into a bottleneck right now. Fully crossing that step is still quite difficult. It requires your own constant cultivation and training; other people's teaching won't be of much use."

Lei Li said with a smile.

Luo En and Lei Li chatted while drinking.

On the other side, Xia Qi was also chatting with Luo Bin, Kuina, and the others.

"Eh? Sister Xia Qi, you used to be a pirate too?"

Bonney was a little surprised.

"Yep, and quite a famous one at that."

Xia Qi blew out a puff of smoke and laughed, "I was even chased by that guy Garp, but I quit the trade forty years ago."

"Forty years ago…"

Kuina and Luo Bin exchanged a glance, finding it somewhat hard to believe.

Because the Xia Qi before them didn't look anywhere near that old at all.

Xia Qi rested her chin on one hand, leaning against the counter, smiling as she gazed at the four young women before her, each with her own distinct style.

"That guy really does have a bunch of pretty girls around him."

"How is it? Does following him feel tiring?"

Kuina shook her head.

"Tiring…"

Luo Bin paused for a moment.

She had never felt tired; on the contrary, what she felt more was a sense of belonging and happiness, and sometimes she would feel guilty, thinking she had brought Luo En quite a bit of trouble.

Conis propped up her chin and, with curved eyes, smiled at Xia Qi behind the counter:

"I just feel it's really wonderful being able to stay by the Captain's side. Every day is fun and happy, and it's not tiring at all."

"Can't say it's tiring."

Bonney scratched at her long pink hair, a little tsundere as she said: "It's just that sometimes when the room isn't cleaned well and the Captain scolds me, I get a bit annoyed. But there's nothing to be done about it—who told him to be the Captain?"

"Xiao Qi doesn't feel tired either! Traveling with Master and all the big sisters is super fun!"

Kung Fu Sea Cow Xiao Qi, with bandages wrapped around his head, said as he hopped up and down, worried that his short stature would keep Xia Qi behind the counter from hearing him.

With a cigarette held between her fingers and her chin resting on the back of her hand, Xia Qi smiled, her eyes curving as she looked at them: "Is that so? It seems you all are wonderful companions."

"Would you mind if I asked you for some information?"

"What?"

Xia Qi waved her hand, motioning the four women to bring their ears closer.

Kuina, Luo Bin, Conis, and Bonney leaned in.

Xia Qi asked softly into their ears: "Which of you has done that sort of thing with your Captain?"

On the other side, Lei Li, who was drinking and chatting with Luo En, spurted out a mouthful of wine with a "pfft."

That woman Xia Qi—just what on earth is she asking about!?

"What's wrong?"

Luo En, who hadn't been paying attention to that side, looked at Lei Li with a puzzled expression.

Could the news that that bear is from the Revolutionary Army really have surprised Lei Li this much?

"No, it's nothing."

140. The Sealed Tenseigan, First Encounter with the Empress (combined chapter)

For a period of time afterward, the group temporarily stayed on Sabaody Archipelago.

During the time Lei Li helped coat the Traveler.

Bonney used her ability to turn Kuina, Luo Bin, and Conis into little girls of varying ages, in order to avoid drawing attention.

After all, Sabaody Archipelago was currently plastered with photos of them and Luo En; if word got out that they had appeared here, Huang Yuan would probably rush over again.

After being turned into a little boy of about ten by her, Luo En spent every day either going deep into the sea to temper his body with the pressure of the water, or heading to nearby islands he hadn't yet checked in on to do his sign-ins.

……

On this day.

Luo En, now in the form of a ten-year-old little boy, arrived at Amazon Lily, the Island of Women, located in the Calm Belt.

He drifted down onto the island without alerting anyone.

The instant his feet touched the ground.

A system notification sounded in Luo En's ear.

【Beep. Detected host's location—Amazon Lily. Sign-in conditions met. Sign in?】

"Sign in."

【Beep. Sign-in successful. Sign-in reward obtained: Vitality +10.

Sign-in reward obtained: Sealed Tenseigan.】

The instant Luo En heard the reward, a flash of astonishment crossed his mind.

Tenseigan—could it be that Tenseigan from the Hokage world?

Sealed?

What the heck?

He sat beneath a mountain forest tree of the Amazon lilies, closed his eyes, and checked its attributes.

【Tenseigan in Sealed State:

A dōjutsu from another world, possessing the power to destroy and create worlds.

It is currently in a sealed state.

It can be fused into one's own pupils.

But until the seal is broken, its abilities cannot be used.

After fusion, it must be fed with a vast amount of qi, blood, and spiritual power.

After fusion, one cannot open both eyes until the seal is broken.

Proceed with fusion?】

After reading through these information attributes.

Luo En was somewhat thrown into disarray.

It really is that Tenseigan.

But how did it end up in a sealed state?

If not fused and just kept in the system space, it would be useless.

After fusion, one still cannot use its abilities, and would remain blind until the seal is broken.

This...

"System, how long does it take to break the seal?"

Luo En asked in his heart.

【Replying to the Host: based on the Host's current qi, blood, and spiritual power, it is estimated to take about three years.】

A wry, bitter smile surfaced on the ten-year-old Luo En's youthful, innocent little face.

Three years of being blind.

This is the price of obtaining the Tenseigan's power... is it.

After considering for a while, Luo En quickly made his decision in his heart.

For Luo En, who had mastered Kenbunshoku Haki and the All-Seeing World, even with his eyes closed, he could still perceive everything around him.

Compared to this price.

Obviously, the power of the Tenseigan was still the sweeter deal.

No more hesitation.

Luo En silently recited in his heart:

"Fuse."