Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

Gordon asked Luffy to try again, saying, "The ability to project a continuous aura or to unleash a devastating force is quite difficult..."

As soon as he finished speaking, he was proven wrong.

Luffy's progress was so obvious that Gordon's expression became even stranger, and he turned the way he taught the novice into the teacher.

I thought it would be difficult, but Luffy only needed two tries to go from imitation to surpassing.

Then, we conduct articulation and sound transmission training.

Gordon has seen a great many geniuses.

For example, a prodigy like Uta, whose talent is rare to see in many years, is simply blessed by God and can grasp things instantly.

Before meeting Gordon, Uta had already laid a solid foundation through self-study, and then rose rapidly to prominence; such a person is exceptionally gifted.

If Uta is a shining star, then Luffy's performance is undoubtedly like a moon covered in dust.

【New Era】

Where the wind goes

Backlighting

.....

Uta's mouth gaped open as she stared at the scene in disbelief. Just because she couldn't teach didn't mean her musical talent was inferior to Gordon's. Of course, she noticed what Gordon had noticed as well.

Is this still the Luffy she knows?

Gordon taught several songs that were original compositions by Uta, so he was well aware of their difficulty. Luffy had been holding his breath like a balloon from the very beginning when he was learning to breathe, but after completing the whole process, he was able to sing them out loud.

Although he can't compare to Uta, in Uta's impression, Luffy is completely tone-deaf, let alone having any connection with music.

Could it be that he is actually a genius, and that the "chi" in tone-deaf is not the same as the "chi" in idiot, but rather the "chi" in obsession?

Congratulations! Your singing level has been raised to lv1 after vocal practice.

Song proficiency: 0/200 (lv1)

[Special reward time, Phase Two: Have Uta use the Song-Song Fruit to sing a song with you. Currently, (Nika's) consciousness awakening level: 30%.]

[Hint: The Song-Song Fruit possesses magical powers. Singing on the Going Merry may yield unexpected rewards and activate potential ship spirits.]

Could there be any unexpected gains?

Luffy was stunned for a moment. He was still confused about the so-called Nika consciousness, and what the ship spirit was.

Can the ship spirit be considered a new companion?

Judging from the name... the ship spirit should be Merry.

"Wait... I feel like I've heard the word 'ship spirit' somewhere before."

"Luffy?"

Uta noticed Luffy was lost in thought and went over to ask him something.

Uta's voice gave Luffy a glimpse into his thoughts.

"By the way, Uta."

Luffy suddenly turned around.

Their lips were almost touching, their breaths spraying onto each other's faces. Luffy saw his own reflection perfectly mirrored in Uta's dilated pupils.

Gordon: "......"

Young people these days...

Why are they standing so close?

Luffy's heart suddenly pounded involuntarily.

Under the filter of childhood sweethearts, many things will be different.

For example, when others praise her as a beautiful and talented superstar, Luffy will only think of Uta as that hateful woman who tried to soak in a hot spring with him in a wooden tub with boiling water, who couldn't sleep after listening to ghost stories late at night, and who even tried to steal his blanket.

After the filter was suddenly broken by something.

Luffy realized why Uta's expression and lips were so beautiful.

Cute, I want to.....

The warning rang out at an inopportune moment, and the sudden reaction made Luffy shudder.

Serious business!

"What... what do you want to say?" Uta took a step back, feigning composure.

"I want to sing with you!" Luffy's expression changed.

Is this a confession?

Okay, okay, Luffy, I considered you a friend, but it turns out you've always had ulterior motives towards me!

She doesn't dislike Luffy; he's her only friend... but does not disliking him mean she likes him?!

No, that's not true!

But why did the feelings between childhood sweethearts suddenly change?

Could it be that Luffy has been missing him all these years since they were separated?

Thinking about this, Uta's heart almost jumped out of her chest. Ever since that day, she had felt completely alone...

"Let me think about it." Uta covered her flushed cheeks, her eyes darting around.

"What's there to consider? You're not afraid I can sing better than you, are you?" Luffy said hastily.

Uta's smile froze.

Saying that out loud would ruin the atmosphere.

Did she misunderstand?

"Why do you want to sing with me?" she asked.

why?

He was very curious about the ship spirit and Nika, but he couldn't say it openly.

Let's go back to that excuse, which isn't really an excuse.

Isn't everything we're going through now all for that ultimate goal?

"To become the Pirate King!" Luffy's gaze was resolute.

"...I'm really defeated by you."

Uta chuckled. "Okay, I agree."

Chapter 41 I remembered something happy

Luffy does often do many unexpected things.

Even as a child, he dared to shout in front of Shanks that he wanted to become the Pirate King.

Now that they're all grown up, they're even more amazing.

Aside from that familiar feeling of making silly mistakes occasionally popping up, Uta felt that Luffy had become better than she had imagined.

It's a good thing that Uta agreed to his request.

But Luffy quickly thought of another troublesome matter.

Uta hates pirates, would she agree to go on the Going Merry?

For some reason, Luffy had a feeling that this wasn't a good thing.

Nika is fine, she can sing anywhere, but the problem is the ship spirit... what is a ship spirit? He did have a strong impression of the name, as if he had heard it somewhere before.

"Hey, what are you thinking about?" Uta waved in front of Luffy.

"By the way, Uta, have you ever heard of ship spirits?"

When Luffy met Uta's gaze, he suddenly remembered something and put his hands on her shoulders, shaking them.

When you think of ship spirits, the image that comes to mind is probably Uta.

"Don't shake me, I'm dizzy." Uta stared at him with a hint of resentment.

"Oh, I'm so sorry."

"The ship spirit you're talking about must be a legend."

Uta pondered for a moment and said, "Among pirates, there are rumors that sometimes, even when there should be no one on the ship, you will see a figure holding a wooden mallet, wearing a raincoat, and acting like a crew member."

"Is it... a ghost?!"

Luffy's eyes lit up.

Could he be seeing living ghosts?

"I guess so, but it's just a legend. Whether it actually exists is another matter."

Uta could tell what Luffy was thinking just by looking at him. Her childhood friend just loved all sorts of random things.

Most people would be scared when they hear about ghosts, but he got excited.

Uta suspected that if Luffy were to choose between her and the ship spirit, he would push her aside without hesitation.

"Uta, come with me!" Luffy grabbed Uta's hand.

"Go, where to?" Uta was stunned for a moment, and her voice trembled involuntarily.

My hand, my hand was being held!

There are other people here.

Gordon: "......"

Am I already considered someone else?