The next day.
Suddenly, the calm sea turned turbulent. Standing at the bow of the warship, Rorschach waved his hand, manipulating the airflow within a hundred-meter radius, forming a howling gale that billowed the sails pulled down by the warriors.
Accompanied by the crashing waves, the massive warship sped across the boundless sea, heading swiftly in the direction designated by Hibari.
There was no need for the warriors to burn coal in the ship's engine room.
As a result, all the navy warriors on board were free, standing in formation on the deck, awaiting Rorschach's electric-body training technique.
Their faces showed a mix of tension and excitement. Most of them were eager, imagining the immense strength they would gain after undergoing Rorschach's training.
Only a white bear huddled among them had a sorrowful expression, looking pitifully unwilling.
"Since you're ready, let's begin."
Rorschach's lips curled into a smile that sent shivers down Bepo's spine.
"We're ready! Please begin the training, Rear Admiral Rorschach!"
The warriors responded in unison, their fighting spirit soaring.
"Very good! Such enthusiasm!"
"I'm looking forward to your performance."
"Zzzzt—"
Rorschach spread his fingers, and tiny silver-white arcs of electricity flickered at his fingertips. The arcs pierced the air, forming dazzling threads before instantly striking every corner of the deck, surging into the warriors' bodies.
"Ugh—aaahhh!"
Though the electric arcs were as thin as strands of hair, the moment they entered the warriors' bodies, they split into countless currents, shocking every muscle fiber.
In an instant, the entire warship echoed with groans and shudders.
Within just ten seconds, dull thudding sounds rang out—warriors collapsing one after another, their bodies slamming onto the deck.
As the electric current intensified, thirty seconds later, only Bepo and the towering giant, Palmer, remained standing on the vast deck.
"Not bad, Bepo. You've improved significantly. A million volts hardly fazes you now," Rorschach chuckled, looking at Bepo, who was trembling violently.
Bepo said nothing. He simply stared, wide-eyed, at Palmer, whose muscles twitched uncontrollably.
He had long wanted to collapse.
But…
"I won't lose to a rookie who just boarded the ship! A defeated soldier of the major!"
Gritting his teeth, he glared at Palmer.
Palmer, too, clenched his fists, teeth grinding.
"I can't fall! As a Giant, we are the strongest race in the world! If I can't even outlast a bear, how can I become the mightiest Giant warrior?"
Man and bear locked eyes, their gazes filled with determination.
Meanwhile, Rorschach increased the electrical output while turning to Law, who had just finished his warm-up and stuffed himself with food.
"Law, from now until we reach Enies Lobby, the entire journey will rely on your Op-Op Fruit's spatial movement ability."
With a wave of his hand, the gusting wind over the sea gradually subsided.
The warship, which had been slicing through the waves, slowed down and eventually came to a stop on the gently undulating sea.
"The ship's engine room will remain inactive, and I won't use my abilities to propel the warship forward."
"Hey, you've got to be joking, right?"
Law, who had initially looked eager, suddenly froze in disbelief.
He had expected some revolutionary training method from Rorschach.
He hadn't expected… this.
Rorschach's expression turned stern. "If you choose to trust me, then follow my instructions. No second-guessing, Law!"
"I'm not second-guessing…"
Law frowned, looking at his hands.
"At full extension, my spatial range can only reach about five hundred meters."
"This journey to Enies Lobby—at full speed, the warship would take three days to get there."
"Even assuming I could move this massive ship with my ability, the sheer distance means we'd take much longer than planned. Wouldn't that mess up the entire schedule?"
Rorschach clapped him on the shoulder and grinned. "That's why you need to get us there in three days. Otherwise, we'll miss out on the colossal bounty waiting for us at the destination."
He pointed at the navy warriors sprawled on the deck.
"If we don't collect Aristos' bounty, the funds for this voyage will be gone. And without that, we'll be left high and dry. Two hundred people, do you know how much money it takes to sustain them daily, Law?"
Rorschach's expression suddenly turned fierce. "If we don't make it on time, forget the mission—we might as well find jobs instead. Your call, Law."
"You…!"
Law's face twitched, darkening like the bottom of a pot.
"Want to give up? Return to your comfort zone? Maybe take a nap, enjoy the breeze, do some fishing?"
Rorschach smirked, his gaze full of provocation, making Law's anger flare.
"Don't look down on me, you damn brat!"
"ROOM!"
Law gritted his teeth and spread his fingers.
Swirling air currents formed between them, instantly expanding into a translucent hemisphere that engulfed the entire warship.
The domain stretched out until it reached its five-hundred-meter limit.
Veins bulged on Law's forehead as his fingers trembled.
"TACT!"
Buzz!
The massive warship trembled slightly—then went still.
"I told you, it's impossible. This ship is too heavy. I can't move it," Law said, exhaling heavily as his face flushed from the exertion.
"Heh, don't be discouraged. Try this."
Rorschach extended his right hand, releasing tiny arcs of electricity that coalesced into a small, flickering lightning sphere the size of a fingernail.
"What's that?"
Law was momentarily stunned.
"Place this small thunderball into your heart. It will stimulate your heartbeat, accelerating blood circulation, enhancing muscle activity, and briefly unlocking your body's latent potential."
"Remember my Overload Mode?"
"It follows the same principle. But this lightning ball won't cause excessive harm to your body—its effects can be counteracted through nutrition and physical conditioning."
"Want to give it a shot?"
Law stared at the tiny lightning sphere in Rorschach's hand, involuntarily swallowing.
He took a deep breath, eyes firm with resolve, and opened his chest.
"Alright, let's do it!"
"Don't act like you're marching to your death."
Rorschach chuckled as the lightning sphere shot forward, sinking into Law's chest.
In the next instant—
Law's body shuddered violently. His skin turned visibly hot and red, veins bulging, and his muscles swelled in size.
His entire physique transformed from lean to burly in moments.
"This… feels amazing!"
Excitement gleamed in Law's eyes as he spread his fingers again.
"ROOM!"
Buzz!
The five-hundred-meter-wide domain instantly reappeared, covering both the sea and the warship.
"TACT!"
Law roared, fingers hooking.
Swoosh!
The massive warship suddenly lifted slightly, accompanied by the sound of water rushing beneath it.
A smirk formed on Rorschach's lips.
From the watchtower, Hibari peeked out, exclaiming in surprise.
"The ship is floating! Did you do this, Rorschach? This is amazing!"
"Heh, that's all Law's doing. And this isn't the end. Watch carefully."
Rorschach turned to Law, whose aura had transformed.
"TACT!"
With a furious shout, Law swung his arms in a crisscross motion.
Swoosh!
A violent jolt sent Bepo and Palmer tumbling, colliding on the deck.
The colossal warship vanished from its position—
Only to reappear two hundred meters ahead, crashing back onto the ocean surface with a thunderous roar.
BOOM!
(End of Chapter)
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