One Piece: From Picking Up Red Hair's Broken Arm

Chapter 155 Doflamingo Attacks! [6K]

The sun had already risen by seven o'clock in the morning.

A thick, greyish fog still shrouded the island of Klaigana.

Boom, boom, boom!
Jack was drenched in sweat as his massive body raced through the forest, each step sending tremors through the ground.

He had just finished his morning exercise and was preparing to return to the castle to have breakfast with everyone.

But suddenly, as if sensing something, he paused slightly.

"Roar!"

A deafening roar erupted from the side, followed by a massive black shadow bursting forth from the thick fog!

He is the king of baboons!
It gripped a massive broadsword remarkably similar to Hawkeye's Black Blade Night, baring its teeth and its face contorted with furious defiance, before suddenly swinging the sword at Jack's back!

"You have no memory, not again?"

Jack grinned, neither dodging nor avoiding, and raised his right arm, letting the sharp blade strike him.

clang! ! !
Amidst the crisp clang of metal clashing, the baboon king's broadsword was forcefully deflected.

On Jack's arm, only a faint white mark remained, which quickly disappeared without a trace.

"I didn't expect it!"

Jack turned around and punched his chest triumphantly. "With an attack like yours, you can't do anything to me even if you don't transform into a mammoth!"

His arms, chest, and even the skin of his entire body were now covered with a layer of dark Armament Haki, as thick as ink.

"Aside from the fact that internal destruction is a bit difficult to learn and I haven't mastered it yet, I've already mastered the other three: entanglement, hardening, and external release! You should just go all out!"

"Roar?!"

You've learned this trick too?

A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the baboon king.

But it quickly adjusted its posture, roared, and swung its sword down again!

This time, its swordplay was even more fierce, and its speed increased dramatically. What was even more eye-catching was that the blade was also covered with a dark black luster!
Of course it can use Armament Haki!

however--

Swish!
Jack's figure suddenly blurred, and the Baboon King's sword missed its mark.

"What are you looking at, you idiot? This way!"

Jack's voice came from the side, and he displayed agility that seemed disproportionate to his massive size, easily dodging the attack.

"Hoohoho!!!"

The baboon king was completely enraged. It swung its giant sword wildly, launching an attack like a storm.

But Jack seemed to have anticipated every move it made, easily dodging and weaving, occasionally using Armament Haki to withstand the attacks, and seizing the opportunity to launch a few counterattacks.

"Haha, so happy!"

Jack became more and more excited as he fought; the results of his two months of hard training were finally being validated at this moment!
When I first fought this giant baboon, if I hadn't transformed into mammoth form, I would have been beaten so badly I couldn't have fought back.

And now...

He has mastered both types of Haki, and his physical skills have also greatly improved. Even in his weakest human form, he can toy with this baboon king like a monkey!
The two fought for a long time, and before they knew it, it was already broad daylight.

Jack was completely unharmed, while the baboon king was bruised and battered. He was on the verge of tears, finally realizing that the foolish human in front of him was far more formidable than before.

If it tries to escape, Jack will use "Shave" to suddenly appear in front of it.

Wanting to fight, Jack, like a playful child, wasn't in a hurry to end the fight and instead kept teasing it...

Torture!
Just then, a deep, quiet, mature woman's voice suddenly rang out from above:

"Haven't you had enough fun yet, Jack?"

The next moment.

Pink petals fluttered on the ground, and suddenly a giant human hand grew out, instantly turning a dark color, and slapped the baboon king with force.

"A Riot of Colors, A Giant Tree, Spank!"

Bang!
The baboon king was powerless to fight back, screaming as he flew high into the air, transforming into a shooting star in the sky.

Above, a slender figure with wings sprouting from its ribs slowly descended from the sky.

The moment she stepped onto the ground, the two wings made of countless hands vanished with a whoosh.

“Big Sister Robin.” Jack scratched his head. “What brings you here?”

"What do you think?"

Robin glanced at him indifferently. "Breakfast was ready, but after half an hour everyone still hadn't arrived. Everyone thought something was wrong, but when I came over, I found him playing happily with the monkeys like a three-year-old."

"Huh? It's been half an hour already!"

Jack was shocked. He had kept his seniors waiting for so long. He hurriedly took off running, "I'm going there right away. Thanks for reminding me, boss!"

Watching Jack's departing figure, Robin stroked his chin thoughtfully.

"Have you cultivated your domineering aura and physical skills to this level? What an enviable talent."

It seems like I've been completely left behind.

Memories from two months ago flashed through my mind—

"Hey, Robin."

That day, at the dinner table, the black-haired boy sitting opposite me, his cheeks bulging, suddenly looked up:
"Do you want to learn the domineering style too? When I teach Jack every day, I can give you some pointers as well?"

"Domineering?" Robin smiled and tilted his head, revealing a look of great interest.

"Yes, don't you think your fruit development path is slightly off-track?"

The boy chuckled and said, "It's too flashy! Although it looks good... in my opinion, it would be more powerful to focus on domineering aura and physical skills, making things straightforward!"

"The Flower-Flower Fruit allows you to grow fists anywhere you can see. For example, imagine what would happen if someone like Garp mastered your power?"

How about making that Marine, Mr. Garp, eat the Flower-Flower Fruit?
"...Oh dear, that sounds terrifying."

"Right! The Flower Flower Fruit is clearly very well-suited to physical combat and fist techniques! I can teach you all of these. Once you've mastered them, if you ever encounter anyone from the World Government who tries to stop you or make things difficult for you, or even CP0, you can take them all down with just a few punches and kicks!"

"Of course, the initiative is in your hands. It doesn't matter if you don't learn it. You're an archaeologist, not a main combatant! Everyone else is at the forefront!"

"That's right, don't worry, Robin, as your partner, I'll protect you!" A certain orange-haired girl immediately raised her hand.

"Tsk, your mediocre skills are nothing to write home about, Nami. Robin is much better than you. Once we enter the New World, any expert in Haki could easily take you down in a few punches and kicks."

"Ugh, damn it! We're both Logia types, but you talk like you're so much stronger than me! Noji!"

"The bounty is only about ten thousand times higher than yours, so it's not much better. Anyway, I've already mastered Armament Haki, and I'm currently working hard to master Observation Haki as well."

"I could have let the rest go, but why did you have to bring up the bounty? Waaaaah... Damn it, I should have learned to fight when I was a kid. Bro, take me with you next time you teach, I'm going to start training my Haki too!"

"The idea deserves encouragement."

Xia Nuo glanced at her and mercilessly added, "But with your pathetic physique, you're completely unqualified, aren't you? If you want to become stronger, you still have to start by practicing the most basic physical skills."

Everyone burst into laughter.

Snapped!
The flashback was interrupted, and my thoughts returned to the present.

As if infected by the laughter, Robin couldn't help but smile. She looked up at the castle in the distance, which was faintly visible in the mist.

Yes, even Nami, who is used to being lazy, has suggested that she should start training to become stronger.

How could she fall behind? Naturally, she was inspired and from that day on, she began to practice physical skills and domineering aura with Xia Nuo.

Now.

Although there's still no clue about Observation Haki.

However, he has already mastered the two most practical Six Styles, "Shave" and "Moonwalk," and in terms of Armament Haki, he has also mastered the techniques of Entanglement and Hardening.

Combined with the unique properties of the Flower-Flower Fruit, his strength has increased significantly.

However, compared to Jack, there is still a considerable gap.

This simple-minded young man seems to have focused all his talent on physical skills, making him arguably the fastest improving member of the crew.

Of the current crew, apart from the first mate Guina, almost no one is completely confident that they can beat Jack in a one-on-one fight.

"Keep up the good work."

Robin wasn't discouraged. In any case, if she went to the New World now, at least she wouldn't be someone who held everyone back.

Swish!
Judging that Jack was almost there, she sprouted two more wings on her back and flew towards the castle.

……

When Jack arrived at the castle gate, a familiar figure was sitting cross-legged on the open-air balcony on the second floor.

—Guina, vice-captain of the Fallen Adventurers.

The young swordswoman closed her eyes in meditation, with the Wado Ichimonji lying horizontally in front of her knees. The morning breeze blew, ruffling the stray hairs on her forehead, but it did not distract her in the slightest.

"..."

Jack suddenly felt guilty, and a bead of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

Aside from Boss Xia Nuo, the person he respected the most was this first mate.

Kuina, the boss, is usually stern and unsmiling, and her swordsmanship is unfathomable. Yet, in the past two months, she has clearly made rapid progress...

However, every time the crew members sparred with each other, they were still easily defeated by Kuina.

His swordsmanship, sharp as the wind, had reached its full potential. With a single swing, it seemed capable of severing everything, and even his mammoth form couldn't withstand more than a few blows.

This has made Jack afraid to spar with Kuina lately; he's developed a bit of a phobia about her. "Oh no, is she angry...?"

Jack swallowed hard, slowed his pace, and tiptoed towards the door, careful not to disturb the person upstairs.

however--

"Jack."

An indifferent voice came from above.

Jack froze, slowly raising his head to meet Guina's calm, watery eyes.

"First Mate...Guina..." He chuckled awkwardly, "Good morning, haha..."

"During the period of seclusion and intensive training, everyone's meals and daily routines are regulated, and those who violate the rules will be punished according to the circumstances. This was agreed upon at the beginning, haven't you forgotten?"

"Guina said calmly."

“No…” Jack lowered his head dejectedly.

"You were half an hour late. Today's training schedule will be doubled, and it must be finished before bedtime. In addition, you will be responsible for all the cleaning for the next two days."

That's all... is that all?
Jack immediately grinned again; this level of punishment was perfectly acceptable!
"You already had some basic knowledge of Armament Haki before you landed on the island, so I'm not surprised that you've mastered it to this extent."

Kuina glanced at him and continued, "I didn't expect that after only ten days without sparring, your Observation Haki has become so proficient. That baboon king's swordsmanship was quite superb, but you anticipated all his attacks and couldn't hit you at all."

"Hehe, you flatter me..."

Jack, feeling a bit smug from the praise, suddenly realized what was happening and stared at Kuina with wide eyes in astonishment. "Huh? Robin hasn't come back yet, has she? How did you know... hiss, is that Observation Haki?!"

"of course."

Kuina's expression remained calm. "My Observation Haki, while not as strong as Lord Shano's, which can easily cover even a metropolis like Water 7, is still quite capable of detecting any movement in a small place like Kuraigana Island."

Too modest, First Mate Kuina!
Even from such a distance, they were still able to get a general grasp of the battle situation deep in the forest.

The extent of his mastery of Observation Haki is terrifying; it far surpasses mine!

The slight sense of pride that had just risen in Jack's heart immediately faded away, and he looked at Guina with awe.

The young swordswoman gracefully rose, vaulted over the railing onto the balcony, and gently pushed open the castle gate:

"Go inside. Lord Shano contacted me last night via Den Den Mushi and gave me some instructions. I need to hold a meeting during this breakfast to convey them to everyone."

"Yes, First Mate!"

Soon.

Robin also rushed back, and all the crew members lined up around the long table on both sides. Everyone was present, but the person in the main seat at the front was missing.

"First mate, you just said that Boss Shano contacted you using a Den Den Mushi?" Jack couldn't help but ask. "Is he still in seclusion underwater?"

Since the day they landed on Klaigana Island, the group has been in seclusion there for a full 70 days.

For the first 40 days, Boss Xia Nuo, like the other crew members, lived, ate, and practiced on the island, and would also spend about two hours each day instructing the crew.

In the following 30 days, which was exactly one month ago, it seemed that Boss Xia Nuo had mastered several new moves and began to focus on improving his physique.

Ordinary environments are unlikely to exert much pressure.

So, Boss Xia Nuo simply took the historical text and plenty of fresh water and dry rations to the seabed, which was nearly 10,000 meters deep, where he ate, drank, relieved himself, and slept.

The responsibility of supervising and guiding the crew members in their training was also entrusted to Kuina.

In this way, one can both use the immense pressure of the seabed to temper one's physique and unleash one's full potential without any worries in an undisturbed environment.

However, this seclusion lasted for a whole month, isn't that terrifying?
Living in the sunless depths of the ocean, thousands of meters below the surface, Jack shuddered at the mere thought of it; even as a fish-man, he couldn't withstand it.

"Ah."

Kuina sat down in the seat closest to the empty head of the table, picked up her knife and fork, and said as she cut the fried fish fillet:
"However, it's almost over. Lord Shano plans to emerge from seclusion tomorrow, which means we should leave this island no later than nightfall tomorrow. That's why I'm holding this meeting."

She turned to look at Nami, "The Log Pose is fully magnetized now, isn't it?"

"Yeah, it's been ready for a while now, Kuina-nee."

Nami grinned and raised her fair wrist, showing off the glass ball she was wearing. "It was already full about ten days ago."

Compared to 70 days ago, she has more muscle definition from training. Although she is not yet qualified to practice domineering aura, she has put in some effort in physical training.

Now, his basic qualities in all aspects have improved a lot, and he has also learned "Shave" and "Moon Walk" among the Six Styles.

"very good."

Kuina nodded, then looked to her right, "Smoker."

"So it really is time to set off in the next few days. It seems my hunch was right."

Smoker had almost finished eating, casually put down the Iceberg Notebook in his hand, and leisurely lit two cigars. "I understand what you mean. Don't worry, I took the time yesterday to conduct a comprehensive overhaul of the Curtain Fall."

He had long been proficient in both types of Haki, but because he was left in a place like the East Blue, he had become quite rusty. In the past two months, he had been practicing every day and had picked it up again.

He spent most of his remaining free time studying the shipwright's notes left to him by the iceberg.

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye, and now he has completely upgraded from a half-baked expert to a reliable boatman.

Boom!
A fist slammed into his head.

"Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!!!" Smoker clutched the three large bumps on his head, tears welling in his eyes, and turned around angrily, "What are you doing, Nojiko!"

"What do you think? No smoking at the dinner table, have you forgotten!" Noki roared with her sharp teeth.

This was just a moment of triumph, and he just made a habitual move... Smoker couldn't argue with that, so he obediently stubbed out his cigar, but then felt a little aggrieved as he touched the bump on his head.

This guy's henchman is way too heavy, he's practically a female Tyrannosaurus Rex. His fist skills and strength have improved a lot during this time.

Moreover, she has also mastered Observation Haki, and with her increasingly refined Snow-Snow Fruit ability, I wonder who would win if I fought her now...

"Old man Zeff knew how to control his strength when he kicked me."

Smoker muttered something, then suddenly realized something, looked up at the empty seat next to him with some confusion, and said, "Hey, where's old man Zeff? He was just sitting next to me."

"Did you go to the kitchen to get strawberry milk for Mochi?" Nami shrugged.

“Oh…” Smoker nodded, then suddenly his eyes widened. “For whom?”

Glutinous rice balls?
Shouldn't it be given to Ah Yin?

When did that little furball start liking strawberry milk?
"So you've been too engrossed in your books lately, you didn't even notice that Nuomizi has evolved again."

An aged voice came from behind, and Zeff placed a large bowl of strawberry milk under the last stool. Behind him followed a small white dog wearing a gold collar.

【picture】

As soon as the milk bowl was put down, the white puppy barked excitedly and pounced on it to drink it down in big gulps.

"Is this glutinous rice cake?!?"

Smoker's mouth dropped open. "Evolved again... no, it can evolve from a cat into a dog?"

"It's amazing."

Nami squatted down and stroked the little dog beast's head. "Anyway, it's cute no matter what. Maybe it can transform into any species in the future, or even evolve to be like a human!"

"Human? How could that be?"

Smoker was speechless at Nami's thought process. He looked at the puppy, thoughtfully stroking his chin, "So, now there are two dogs on the ship who like strawberry milk...?"

Boom!
Before he could finish speaking, he was swept away and slammed heavily against the wall.

Ah Yin appeared behind his chair at some point, retracting her claws with an unfriendly expression.

What?! Two dogs?!

I am the wolf king, the wolf!

"Hiss... How come your strength has increased so much!"

Smoker winced in pain and struggled to his feet. Just as he was about to say something, Kuina suddenly pushed back her chair, stood up, and looked up at the distant sky with a solemn expression.

"What's wrong, Sister Kuina?"

Nami noticed it too and quickly asked.

"Something... is coming this way, and it's moving very fast."

"They're getting closer and closer; they're heading towards this island!"

Kuina, her face cold, placed her right hand on the hilt of her sword, Wado Ichimonji, and was the first to rush out. The others looked at each other in surprise and then immediately followed.

In the distance, a dark shadow was approaching at an extremely fast speed. It could be vaguely seen that it was a huge creature with its arms crossed in front of its chest, as if it was protecting something.

Before they could even see clearly, the dark figure had already drawn an arc and crashed heavily onto the open ground in front of the castle, kicking up a cloud of dust.

boom--!
The ground trembled, and after the dust settled, everyone was finally able to see the appearance of the newcomer.

The man on the other side was burly and wearing a bear-eared hat. His body was covered in cuts and wounds, and blood was constantly dripping from his wounds.

He seemed to have lost consciousness long ago. After falling to the ground, he remained completely still, and in his arms, he was holding a small figure dressed in a bright green dress.

Please, please!

Seeing the crowd, the little girl raised her tear-filled face, her voice trembling, "Whoever you are, can you help save Mr. Bear? That demon, that demon is about to..."

Before he could finish speaking, a strange laugh suddenly came from the sky.

"Fufufufufu... You're pretty fast, big guy!"

His pink feather coat fluttered in the wind as Doflamingo descended from the sky on transparent threads, a wide grin spreading across his face.

"Unfortunately, with the silk thread I tied long ago, you can't escape my pursuit. This is your burial ground!"

(End of this chapter)