One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

Saga stood quietly by the castle window, watching Roy and his group below.

I don't know whether it's a good thing or a bad thing to agree to let them stay.

Meanwhile, Hawkeye, who was only twelve years old at the time, was peering out of another window at the lively scene below that looked like a banquet, his eyes filled with envy. Then, when he saw Roy, who had defeated him, his expression became resolute.

Saga shook his head helplessly, but a hint of relief appeared in his eyes.

The once silent castle seemed to have been revitalized by the arrival of this group of people.

As night falls, the island of Klaraina appears even more mysterious shrouded in thick fog.

The next morning, Roy arrived early at the open space in front of the castle. To his surprise, Hawkeye was already there practicing his sword, and judging from the sweat on his forehead, he had been practicing for quite some time.

"You're up really early, Mihawk."

"A swordsman's training begins at sunrise. As for you, arriving at this hour is far too lazy."

Roy smiled without refuting, drew his Frost and Snow sword and began practicing basic swordsmanship on the side, slashing, chopping, thrusting, and stabbing with meticulous attention to every movement.

"Your foundation is very solid," Joramir Saga appeared at the castle gate at some point, his eyes filled with approval.

"But your sword lacks a soul."

"Please give me some guidance, senior."

Roy sheathed his sword and gave a respectful bow.

"You don't need to be so polite. I just wanted to find Mihawk a worthy opponent. Swordsmanship requires opponents; one cannot become a great swordsman alone."

Roy simply nodded upon hearing this. So what if he's being made a whetstone for Hawkeye? No problem. Even without a sword, I can beat him senseless.

Saga walked down the steps,

"Your swordsmanship incorporates Devil Fruit abilities, which certainly increases its power, but this over-reliance on external forces limits your progress."

He took the black sword Night from Hawkeye's hand and casually swung it. There was no domineering aura, just a simple swipe, yet Roy felt an invisible pressure.

"A true swordsman can cleave mountains and rivers with a single sword strike. You have excellent physical attributes and strong mental fortitude, but simply imitating others will not make you a swordsman."

Roy pondered, recalling how he had been imitating Rayleigh's sword strike and combining Devil Fruit abilities with swordsmanship, realizing that he had indeed put the cart before the horse.

"Please teach me, senior."

"Looks like I've figured it out."

From today onwards, you will train with Mihawk. Before you master "Iron Cutting", do not use your Devil Fruit ability.

And so, Roy began his training life on Klara Island, practicing basic swordsmanship with Hawkeye in the open space every day before dawn.

Whenever he had free time, Saga would stand by and give instructions, pointing out the shortcomings in each of their movements.

"Lower your wrist a bit, Roy, and your footwork is too erratic!"

Occasionally, after training, he would have a brutal, hand-to-hand fight with Barrett, the commotion of which would attract Hawkeye's attention.

He hadn't expected that among this group, besides Roy who had defeated him, there would actually be someone stronger than him. Based on his subsequent observations, everyone here was nearly as strong as him.

Even the youngest, Savi, possessed considerable fighting power after transforming into a giant ape.

This made him even more interested in Roy and his gang.

Later, after finishing his daily sword training with Roy in the early morning, Hawkeye joined Roy and the others in their physical training. After experiencing training under the gravity activated by Roy, he felt his physical abilities rapidly improve, and his relationship with Tesoro and the others also grew closer.

Occasionally, I can chat with other people for a few minutes.

One evening, a group of people gathered around a campfire. Even Jolamir Saga was invited by Roy to sit down at the table and pick many delicious foods from the pea-ripening plants.

"Come and try it! Food grown from peas is absolutely delicious!"

Although Hawkeye had learned about the magic of peas through their interactions, this was his first time eating with Roy and the others. Hesitantly, he picked up a plate of steak from the table, took a small bite, and the rich, fresh flavor exploded in his mouth.

He opened his eyes slightly; this was a delicious taste he had never experienced before.

Saga, holding the fruit wine Roy handed him, glanced at the group of young people, and a slight smile unconsciously appeared on his lips.

This castle, which has been silent for many years, has not been this lively in a long time.

Seeing Mihawk join the scramble for food, he was happy for Mihawk, after all, Mihawk was still a child, and his personality had become more lively after interacting with Roy and the others.

"Saga-senpai, thank you for your guidance these past few days."

Roy sat down next to the old man, and Saga took a sip of fruit wine, his gaze distant, as if he were thinking of the days when he was young and sailing with his companions.

"Roy, you have great talent, but you must remember that the training of swordsmanship is not about techniques, but about the state of mind. When you truly understand why you wield the sword, your sword will have a soul."

Roy nodded thoughtfully. His training these past few days had given him a completely new understanding of swordsmanship. Saga's teachings focused more on the inner self, teaching people to know why they were wielding their swords.

"Mihawk," Saga called out to Hawkeye, who was scrambling for food.

"You were born for the sword, but your excessive obsession with it has become a shackle."

Hawkeye lowered his head silently, while Black Knife Night beside him gleamed eerily in the firelight.

Barrett picked up a piece of roasted meat, tore off a large bite, and said to Saga with a smile, "Old man, what you're saying is too profound. If you ask me, becoming stronger is about defeating all your opponents!"

"It's good for young people to have vigor, but a true strong person not only knows how to win, but also knows what they are fighting for."

As night deepened and the campfire gradually died down, Pea conjured up two small wooden cabins for Saga and Hawkeye. Saga and Hawkeye did not refuse, and everyone returned to their respective homes one after another.

Roy lay on the bed with his eyes closed, reflecting on his journey. At first, he just wanted to see this new world. After witnessing the battle between Sengoku and Rayleigh, he became even more determined to become a strongman.

After seizing the Devil Fruit with Barrett, he witnessed the battle between Shiki and Garp, and the earth-shattering power made him realize the gap between himself and top-tier powerhouses.

Now surrounded by a group of like-minded partners, he was confident that he could defeat any enemy he faced in the future; all that was needed was time. He figured that in just a few years, they would bring surprises to the world.

A few days later, Roy and Hawkeye were practicing in the open space as usual in the early morning.

After these days of training, Roy's swordsmanship has improved significantly. He no longer deliberately imitates Rayleigh's sword techniques, but has begun to search for his own way of the sword.

His swordsmanship was just one step away from becoming a master swordsman; with just a small opportunity, he could step into a whole new world.