Chapter 79 : Arrangements For Rob Lucci

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"Da da..."

Above the vast sea, the Ark Proverbs continued soaring through the sky.

"Da da da..."

"Shhhhhh..."

On the expansive training ground below, the deafening roar of the Gatling gun echoed.

Under the astonished gazes of "Feathered Snake" Kuer, Smoothie, and the others, they watched as Wilhelm, blindfolded, stood there, his body surrounded by intense electric sparks. His presence radiated overwhelming power.

Shiryu, holding the Gatling machine gun, was using his Momo Fruit ability to dramatically enhance its firepower, relentlessly firing at Wilhelm as they continued the training they had started in Impel Down.

"Hoo-hoo..."

Wilhelm swung his fists with unyielding force, smashing through the incoming "cannonballs." The afterimages of his movements filled the sky, and his fists tore through the atmosphere, glowing a fiery red.

With immense force, they collided with the dense barrage of Gatling bullets, now amplified thirty times, causing explosive booms as the impacts shook the air.

"Boom boom boom..."

After a short while, Wilhelm was bombarded by a hail of fist-sized bullets. His body was blasted backward, but he barely seemed to care.

Without missing a beat, he used his Haki to soften the blow and rushed back like lightning, his fists coated in Armament Haki. He continued to strike at the incoming bullets, each one showing varying degrees of damage as it hit the ground.

Wilhelm was simultaneously training his Observation Haki and Armament Haki, trying to master the advanced technique of "internal destruction."

Though the constant barrage of Gatling bullets had left his skin a deep red, he showed no signs of slowing down.

"Gulu!!"

"This is insane..."

"Is this really what Wilhelm's been doing for the last two months?"

Witnessing this extraordinary display, the Smoothie sisters, who had been training nearby, were speechless in awe.

Even "Feathered Snake" Kuer, whose strength had been growing rapidly, couldn't help but be impressed: "Yehahaha, as expected of Mr. Wilhelm! You're truly amazing!"

"Wilhelm's working so hard... We can't fall behind!"

Smoothie, as the eldest among the triplets, clenched her fists with determination, her eyes full of resolve.

"Yeah... it's honestly a bit overwhelming having a brother this outstanding!"

Strong and Simon exchanged helpless glances, sharing a moment of silent understanding.

Without wasting time, everyone quickly found an open space and began their training.

"Yehahaha~, everyone's so motivated, I can't fall behind!" Feathered Serpent laughed as he walked toward another corner of the training ground.

Wilhelm had already given him the training methods for the Six Forms and Return of Life, leaving him to practice on his own. If there was anything he didn't understand, he could always ask for advice.

Over time, as he absorbed the "treasures" left behind by Byrnndi World after his death, Feathered Serpent's strength grew rapidly. Even Shiryu of the Rain, with his Momo Fruit ability, couldn't suppress him. At this point, only Wilhelm could control him aboard the Ark Proverbs.

With his immense physical strength and the memories of Byrnndi World's battles with Marine, Feathered Serpent quickly mastered the Six Styles. The World Destroyer Byrnndi World had secretly learned these techniques through years of combat, becoming highly skilled in Shaving and Moonwalk.

The training continued until sunset.

Wilhelm's intense practice finally stopped, but Shiryu of the Rain was exhausted from constantly using his Momo Fruit ability. Piles of Gatling bullet warheads and spent shell casings now formed small hills on the ground.

"Here..." Simon, who had been training all day and was drenched in sweat, approached. He handed two glasses of freshly squeezed juice to Wilhelm, who was dripping with sweat, and to Shiryu, who was panting heavily.

"By the way, Wilhelm..." Shaking out his wet hair, Simon looked directly at Wilhelm and asked, "What about that annoying kid, Rob Lucci? Are you planning to take him back?"

"Rob Lucci?" Strong, who had just walked over, chuckled: "That kid's stubborn and clever for his age. Back in the Capital of the Seven Waters, he tried to escape multiple times, but Sister Smoothie caught him every time!"

"If Wilhelm doesn't want him, I'll just send him a God's Judgment!" Smoothie wiped her sweat off and shrugged.

"Yehahaha~, mastering all the Six Styles at just eleven years old, that kid's something else!"

Feathered Serpent Kuer, after practicing diligently all day, swallowed his juice and smiled.

Though he had digested the memories of Byrnndi World and gained an impressive perspective, even he had to admit that Rob Lucci was an exceptionally talented kid.

Especially now that he was training in the Six Forms, it was clear just how remarkable it was for someone so young to master such intense physical skills.

"He is truly a rare genius..." Shiryu of the Rain nodded in agreement, then spread his hands, "But unfortunately, that kid's been brainwashed by the World Government, and he refuses to give in!"

For the past few days, Shiryu of the Rain had observed Rob Lucci locked up in the cell aboard the Ark Proverbs.

They'd even volunteered to help Wilhelm, tormenting the kid for a few days. Despite using various forms of coercion and temptation, the kid never broke.

The torture they applied was some of the most brutal even criminals in Impel Down couldn't withstand. Yet Rob Lucci's resolve remained unshaken.

"We'll just leave him be for now..." Wilhelm said nonchalantly. "If it doesn't work, we can always wait until we find a suitable Zoan-type Devil Fruit. Once we find a Memory-based Phantom Beast, we can re-brainwash him and turn him into a loyal subordinate."

Wilhelm had already identified a specific Phantom Beast ability that would suit Rob Lucci perfectly. He was confident that obtaining it wouldn't be too difficult.