I have the Flame-Flame Fruit, I'm invincible!

Those two figures... why do they look so familiar?

Rub your eyes again and take a closer look.

The boy was a new, misguided brat.

Well, she's a girl, with that figure and that demeanor...

Kuina?

Koushirou's eyes bulged out, his mouth was wide open, and his tongue was stretched out.

He almost dropped the sword in his hand.

No, in just 5 days, only 5 days, you two got together?

Did they establish a boyfriend-girlfriend relationship?

For five days, you were right under my nose.

what happened?

And, as my hunch was right, the cunning, treacherous, and beastly Dick did indeed extend his evil clutches to the pure and innocent Kuina.

You beast! Kuina is only 8 years old!

How could you do that?

"What are you doing?" Koushirou gritted his teeth.

The loud shout startled Dick.

Kuina quickly crawled out of Dick's arms.

"Father, father."

"Say, what's going on?"

“I, I…” Kuina stammered.

“Well, teacher, I’m here to help Kuina improve her physical talents,” Dick said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Guina immediately straightened her head and puffed out her chest.

He met Kōshō's gaze without backing down.

Yeah, I asked Dick to help me improve my physical talents, why would I panic?

Koushirou was so angry he laughed.

To enhance physical talent, you need to embrace it?

Dick insulted not only him as a father, but also his intelligence.

"Teacher Koushirou, I'll demonstrate for you now."

As he spoke, Dick grasped Koushirou's hand.

The flames of evolution appeared and coiled around Koushirou's hands.

The moment I touched it, my calloused right hand seemed to be reborn and revitalized.

Blood vessels widen, calluses fade, new skin grows, touch improves, strength increases slightly, and the movement of the Flowing Cherry Blossom becomes easier.

it is true.

His talent has indeed improved, albeit only slightly.

But it did rise after all.

Koushirou was instantly dumbfounded.

No, what's with this flame?

Burning something can enhance one's talent? When did such a treasure even exist in the world?

What kind of Devil Fruit ability is this?

Koushirou was filled with questions.

"Teacher, does this prove we're innocent?" Dick knew he had it all figured out.

Everything was as I had imagined.

Koushirou remained silent.

He didn't know what to say.

"No, if shaking hands can improve talent, why are you hugging Kuina?" Koushirou said sharply.

He was also holding the knife tightly in his hand.

They seemed ready to chop you up at the slightest provocation.

Kuina looked over in confusion.

"Because only by holding her can we increase physical contact and enhance Nana's overall talents, as you have seen. Only the areas that come into contact with my body and the vicinity can be burned by flames, thus improving her aptitude."

"Really?" Koushirou asked doubtfully.

Why doesn't he believe it?

Will the despicable and evil Dick tell the truth?

“Of course.” Dick replied without batting an eye.

Koushirou remained silent.

If that's the case, then accepting it is indeed acceptable. After all, it's about improving talent.

Wait, Nana? That's a nickname.

Koushirou was startled.

Why is your name Kuina Nana?

It’s only been a few days.

Hugs, nicknames, what else doesn't he know?

“It’s normal for friends to use nicknames,” Guina said impatiently; she couldn’t wait any longer.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 7 Father's Present

She hugged Dick tightly.

"Give it to me quickly."

Koushirou's brow twitched at the sight.

Enraged, he almost grabbed a knife and chopped that bastard Dick to death.

Damn it, if she dares to hug me in front of me, she'll kill someone if she does it behind my back.

And Kuina, where is your self-respect? Where is your girlish self-love?

What kind of behavior is this? What kind of behavior is this?

Koushirou's sword was trembling.

Dick felt a chill run through him; a strong sense of impending death enveloped him, as if he could die at any moment.

"Calm down, calm down, teacher. This was Nana's initiative, it has nothing to do with me."

Calm down? If I weren't calm, you little bastard, you'd be dead already.

"Dick, what are you babbling about? Give it to me now."

With a whoosh, golden flames appeared, completely engulfing Dick and Kuina.

“Ah,” Kuina groaned.

I felt as if every cell in my body was opening its mouth wide, wantonly absorbing that vibrant flame of life.

Koushirou's assessment of Kuina is correct in a sense.

In the world of One Piece, everyone is incredibly tanky, but Kuina is definitely fragile.

The fact that Kuina could fall down the stairs and die shows that her physical condition could not be described as weak.

It wouldn't be wrong to say that Kuina is disabled.

It's simply impossible for them to reach the ranks of top masters.

Koushirou watched silently, his face shifting between anger and uncertainty. Afraid he couldn't hold back, he could only turn away in resentment.

10 minute later.

Koushirou turned around and immediately saw Kuina's infatuated expression, her cheeks flushed.

It was still clinging to Dick.

idiot.

Koushirou could no longer hold back and slashed at him with his sword.