The Age of Heroic Spirits in the Eyes of the Reincarnated.

Chapter 123: The Spirit of the Golden Merry! Rayleigh starts class!
"Luffy is the user of the Rubber-Gum Fruit, so shouldn't he be afraid of normal physical attacks? How could he be in so much pain from just a light flick on the forehead?"

Nami and the others were extremely confused.

Rayleigh didn't keep it a secret: "This is domineering."

"Eh? Is this the domineering aura that Xia Jun mentioned before?"

Luffy and the others' eyes lit up and they pricked up their ears.

Li Xia interrupted by waving her hand:

"This is not the place to discuss the three colors of Haki in detail, nor is it suitable for practicing Haki."

"why?"

"Have you never noticed that the companion who has been with you on this adventure is already covered in scars?"

Are you sure that practicing your domineering power on the ship will not cause any damage to the Golden Merry?

Li Xia's expression turned serious.

Another partner?
Where's the other partner?
They are all here, and no one seems to be injured.

Luffy and his crew were confused.

Li Xia caressed the broken mast of the Golden Merry and said gently:
“Isn’t the Golden Merry another of your partners?

Have any of you noticed that even if no one of you takes the initiative to repair the ship, it can always be repaired by someone unknown and continue to sail!

So, who has been quietly maintaining the basic functions of this ship? "

After asking this, Li Xia looked at Usopp and his little pet Chopper.

"not me."

"Not me either."

The two shook their heads.

Usopp seemed to have thought of something and his expression became very strange.

"A ship ghost? I didn't expect that this ordinary little boat would give birth to a ship ghost!"

The light in Rayleigh's eyes grew brighter.

These children are undoubtedly good seedlings as they are favored by the boat spirit.

Therefore, when he looked at Luffy and others, his expression became even gentler.

Moreover, the previous unhappiness that Li Xia had felt in exchange for favors and benefits in order to let him be the teacher, quietly disappeared: isn't it actually quite good to have such kind-hearted children as disciples?
"Ship spirit, what is that?"

Luffy, Zoro and the others were extremely curious.

“Ship spirits, also called ship spirits, are spirits created by the mutual care and love of the crew members.

After they become very close to the crew, they will often transform themselves into a figure wearing a raincoat holding a hammer in order to repay their gratitude, or help repair the hull when the crew is resting, or run around the ship to tell others when the ship is about to encounter a disaster.

It only stays on ships where it is cherished by the crew.

It’s the embodiment of the ship.”

Rayleigh explained briefly.

I was deeply touched.

Their Roger Pirates once had such a ship spirit companion.

"Does Meili have her own will? Is she another of our companions? Yes, what I saw on Sky Island that day was real. It turns out I was not mistaken..."

Usopp was excited.

"Luffy, go to your special seat at the bow and use your ability to 'hear the voices of all things' to try to communicate with the Golden Merry!"

Li Xia suggested.

"Merry...?"

Luffy jumped onto his [Special Seat], stroked the sheep-shaped bow, and called out in a slightly intrusive voice.

"Um... everyone..."

The Golden Merry no longer hid herself, and the soft and sweet voice of a little girl was heard.

Everyone present heard this voice.

Luffy's hands froze immediately.

Chopper's mouth opened in shock.

Zoro's pupils couldn't help but shrink.

The cigarette butt in Sanji's mouth was about to fall.

Robin put down the book he was reading.

Nami had already covered her mouth.

Usopp knelt on the deck with his eyes instantly moist.

Li Jun, Lucci, Bruno and others all saw ghosts.

"M…Merry!"

"Ah."

Do ship ghosts really exist?

The Merry is actually alive?

"You, the wound on your body..."

Luffy couldn't continue.

Because he had been very reckless all along, the Golden Merry had suffered a lot.

For example, when he was fighting, he once broke the mast of the Merry's sail and swung it in his hand to hit people. Later, Usopp sewed it back.

For example, the special seat is always broken off, and then Usopp repairs it.

A few days ago, the Merry was even driven down from the [Sky Island] at an altitude of 10,000 meters. Even with various buffering methods, the Merry would still suffer a huge impact the moment it fell into the water. The main beam below, commonly known as the "keel of the ship", actually showed signs of irreversible cracking. But the spirit of the Merry has always persisted silently, otherwise the ship would have collapsed long ago. It is impossible for it to carry everyone to the sea for adventure.

"It's okay, I can still sail."

The gentle girl's voice sounded again.

But this comfort made Luffy unable to hold back any longer:

"I'm sorry, Mary..."

Luffy, realizing what he had done in the past few months, jumped off the special seat, knelt on the deck and apologized to the partner who had been silently accompanying them.

At this moment, he regretted it so much that he slapped himself hard several times.

He did not resist the two punches from Usopp who rushed over:

"It's all your fault. It's because of you that the Golden Merry suffered so much damage."

This is a gift from Kaya to their companions.

And the reason why Usopp, who was crying and had red eyes, was taking out his anger on Luffy at this moment? It was because he learned from Lucci and Kaku that the Merry was seriously injured and it was very likely that it could no longer carry them on the voyage.

They need a replacement boat ASAP!

Here comes the problem.

Usopp can't bear to part with this friend.

Not to mention that the ship has its own intelligence.

If we were to ask who in the Straw Hat Pirates cherishes the Golden Merry the most, it would undoubtedly be Usopp, who has all kinds of problems.

"It was a good ship, what a shame."

Lucci and Kaku sighed together. In addition to teaching the Straw Hats, they also took time to inspect the Golden Merry and concluded that the Merry was seriously damaged and unsuitable for sailing. As two of the five experienced foremen of the Water City Shipyard, their words were still very convincing.

In fact, they have been very curious recently. In their opinion, it is impossible for the ship to sail normally, but why is it that nothing happened?
Now we finally have the answer:

It turned out to be the work of the ship spirit.

It is this spiritual ship that is holding on. It is its belief that it wants to continue its adventure on the sea with the people on board and wants to continue traveling with everyone.

"Okay Usopp, Luffy, everything is possible. The Merry may be able to be saved."

"Xia Jun, do you have any solution?"

They both looked hopeful.

Tears and snot are dripping.

"Yes! But the prerequisite is that you must learn physical skills and three-color domineering from Mr. Rayleigh and meet my assessment requirements! And when I need to borrow your strength, help me with all your strength!"

Assessing what is assessed is just a form of supervision, the latter is the key.

"No problem, Xia Jun. As long as you can fix the Merry, we will agree to anything you ask!"

The two of them nodded vigorously with tears in their eyes.

The movements are consistent and they have a very good understanding of each other.

"Don't worry. I'm not asking you to do anything that goes against your principles. In fact, even if I don't tell you, you will do it when you reach your capabilities."

Li Xia patted Luffy and Usopp on the shoulders, and then whispered to the ship spirit:

"Go to the Water City. There are the best shipbuilders there. In my honor, they will do their best to repair you."

'Even if they can't, I will let you complete your final journey.'

"Thank you."

...

A calm belt where sea monsters gather.

A remote island where various ancient species such as dinosaurs live.

Li Xia arrived with Rayleigh and the Straw Hat Pirates.

The Golden Merry was sent to the Water City by Xia Qi and Kalifa.

"Luffy, you must be curious about why I am so eager to make you stronger as soon as possible, right?"

Li Xia asked casually on the way into the deserted island.

Luffy nodded upon hearing that.

He was indeed puzzled.

"Take out the life paper that Ace gave you and have a look at it."

"The life sheet that Ace gave me in Alabasta?"

"Correct."

Luffy blinked, then took out a small piece of paper from his arms. After taking out Ace's life paper, he immediately found something wrong with the small piece of paper: "Huh? Ace said that this piece of paper is not afraid of water or fire? Why did it burn by itself?"

Nami and the others all looked over.

Then everyone saw a clear red burn mark on the edge of the paper, and the burn mark was slowly spreading to other areas.

"Mr. Xia, is it possible that something happened to Mr. Ace?"

Robin asked hurriedly.

"Yes, he has been captured by the Admiral. The man who captured him should be familiar to you, Robin."

"General Qing Pheasant?"

Robin's pupils contracted sharply.

At this moment, she recalled some bad memories.

"Well, I heard that Kizaru was there at the time..."

"this…"

Robin, who knew the admiral's strength well, had no doubt that Ace was defeated and captured.

At the same time, he also smelled something wrong: the navy actually sent out two admirals? Did they really want to go to war with Whitebeard, one of the Four Emperors of the New World?

aside.

Luffy stood there in shock.

His brother Ace was captured by the navy?

What happens if you are caught by the navy?
"Ordinary pirates are just locked up if they are caught, but Ace's identity is special. After all, he is the son of Pirate King Roger and the bloodline of Pirate King! Some high-ranking officers of the Navy, especially the Celestial Dragons, know this! Therefore, your brother is definitely not just being treated lightly... So, you really don't have much time left!"

As soon as Li Xia finished speaking, the whole place fell into dead silence.

Robin, Nami, Usopp, Sanji and others were all stunned:
Is Luffy's sworn brother Ace the son of Pirate King Roger?

The son of the Pirate King?

This, this, this…

"By the way, Mr. Rayleigh whom I invited is actually the right-hand man of the Pirate King, and he was Roger's former life and death brother and most trusted partner!"

Li Xia never stops talking until his words are shocking.

Once these words were spoken, Luffy and the others were shocked again.

"hiss…"

"Mr. Rayleigh was once a companion of the Pirate King?"

Such a big shot actually came to teach them?
"Ah."

Rayleigh nodded and admitted it openly.

"So everyone, cherish every moment that comes."

Li Xia emphasized again.

Suddenly, he sensed something approaching them quickly in front of him.

The image presented in Kagura's mind's eye was a huge dinosaur that had smelled their scent and was rushing towards them.

'Well come. '

He said to himself.

Then he quickly opened the independent space and released dangerous characters such as Barrett, Crocodile, Bondiwold, and Pizzaro.

When seeing Barrett, Bondiwald and others, Rayleigh who was nearby was also shocked!
They are all old acquaintances!

But aren’t these guys all imprisoned in Impel Down?
Then the look he gave Li Xia became extremely strange.

"Okay Mr. Rayleigh, something is coming. You should prepare for on-site teaching. We are all your students now."

Li Xia quickly set up dozens of stools and a podium in the open space nearby, and took out a small notebook and pen.

And everyone gets one.

He means it.

I really came here to learn the three-color domineering.

Secret Tips...

[You are blessed with luck and enjoy five times the learning efficiency...]

(End of this chapter)