After retiring from the Navy, I became a doting husband.

Robin's previous life was likely lived under Aokiji's watchful eye. Robin's reaction when she first saw Aokiji shows how much psychological trauma he caused her. It's easy to imagine that, for example, Aokiji would come to check on Robin every time she boarded a pirate ship. If she hadn't been exposed, it would have been fine, but if she had, how could Robin not have betrayed him?

Therefore, don't follow others casually if there's no reason to. Even if it's meant to be protective, a pirate and a marine will always cause trouble. Do you think the conclusion that Aokiji followed Robin is valid?

Chapter 126 The New Zanpakuto Nana

[Review: Fantastic - First Time Bonus]

[Gains: Massively increased affinity - level up, massively increased Armament Haki experience, massively increased Shave experience]

[Special: Cage-Cage Fruit Power +5]

[Unlock unnamed Zanpakuto forging blueprints]

The shaking stopped, and Martin breathed a sigh of relief.

Oh dear, I didn't get Heaven?

Martin was somewhat surprised; it seemed he had exhausted himself fighting Kuzan, that old straight man.

Martin glanced at Tina's information in the red book.

Partner: Tina

[Ability: Power of the Cage-Cage Fruit]

[Affection: Infatuation 3.7%, Attribute Bonus +5]

[Blessing: Physique +11, Spirit +7, Perception +6, Relationship undetermined, no further buffs available]

[Rewards: Armament Haki experience, Shave experience, Devil Fruit power]

Tina is still quite young, only in her early twenties, and has very little skill experience to offer. Fortunately, she is a Devil Fruit user and can forge new Zanpakuto.

As Martin was getting dressed, a slender hand rested on his shoulder.

At the same time, Martin found his limbs restrained by iron-like shackles.

These iron locks were quite sturdy, about the thickness of a steel cable, binding him tightly.

Tina chuckled, "Anything that my body touches will be locked up! You'll be no exception."

"Oh?"

"So you don't want me to leave? Looks like you really don't know you've messed with the wrong person."

Tina is amazing. She can form a giant shackle with her body to lock anything that passes through it. The shackle locks the point of passage and is harder than steel. She is extremely powerful!

Because of this ability, Tina is also known as "Black Cage Tina". Pirates are all terrified of her. Later, both Fumbudi and Django were deeply in love with her and willingly followed her.

Anyone who touches the body or object of this person can activate their ability. They can also spread their arms to form iron bars to surround their opponent, and even create iron spears to sink the opponent's ship from a distance. If an ordinary pirate is trapped by their iron bars, it will be very difficult for them to escape.

This is an extremely convenient and powerful ability.

After obtaining a Zanpakuto, the sword should also possess similar abilities.

"Tina, you're not going to beg for mercy later, are you?"

Martin turned around, revealing a wicked smile: "Looks like you have good stamina. I'll get your Shikai tonight."

What is initial liberation (始解)?

Tina was wondering what was going on when she saw Martin start to swell up, his muscles bulging and his body crackling as if he were growing taller.

To her astonishment, Martin had transformed into a muscular little giant, radiating waves of heat. His massive muscles glowed with a faint golden light, snapping all the black steel bars binding him.

Tina couldn't help but tremble...

"Don't worry, you have to trust me."

Martin spoke as he slowly stepped forward.

[Rating: Paradise]

[Gains: Massively increased affinity - level up, massively increased Armament Haki experience, massively increased Shave experience]

[Special: Cage-Cage Fruit Power +30]

"knock off……"

"That's it? I thought you were pretty tough."

Martin wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Indeed, only the perfect combination of technique and strength can unlock the Heaven's Peak."

However, even playing Heaven can be tiring for him, because Heaven requires going all out, and your mind, body, and skills must be in perfect harmony to achieve it.

At this moment, Tina was clearly still in a state of blissful reverie.

It looks like it's entered an overload state.

Martin recalled Zhao Xin's famous quote: "Even in the darkest of times, nothing can stop my yearning; a glint of cold light arrives first, then the spear strikes like a dragon."

The Heaven skill will cause the opponent to faint, so it can only be used once in a short period of time, and it is not 100% guaranteed to be used. It depends not only on your own skills, but also on the individual and requires the right timing, location, and people.

Regardless, I should forge my Zanpakuto first.

The plan to unlock the Shikai in one night has been temporarily shelved.

.

The next day, at the Navy Headquarters Logistics Department.

In the forging room, Martin was pounding a piece of tamahagane next to an iron felt, oblivious to everyone else, while the furnace fire blazed brightly.

"Hey, who are you?"

"Why did you take away the stock of Tamagane so early in the morning?"

Colonel Roku, who was in charge of the logistics department, felt like he was about to explode with anger.

I was woken up early this morning by a clanging and banging sound.

Then I saw the man hammering a piece of jade steel. I wanted to go up and ask him a few questions, but he completely ignored me.

"Where did you come from, kid? Believe me or not, I'll have the military law officers drag you away."

When he saw this forging technique, he shut his mouth.

Because this person's striking speed is truly astonishing.

Luo Ku had never seen such blacksmithing and sword-making techniques before; the speed was simply incredible!

The opponent's arms whistled through the air, constantly waving and creating countless phantom images of arms.

With a clanging and banging, the red iron bar was forged into a sharp blade.

Furthermore, the other party actually used fresh blood to quench the fire, and the final hammering method was something he had never even seen before.

With the hilt attached, a gleaming, precious sword is finally complete.

The movements were completed in one smooth motion.

Ding!

The blacksmith flicked the blade with his finger, and a crisp sound immediately rang out from the blade.

"Judging from the sound, it's a fine, sharp knife!"

Colonel Roku immediately sensed something amiss. He was not only a naval colonel but also a master swordsmith who crafted fine, sharp swords specifically for officers.

Many fine and sharp knives don't actually have names, but they are quite valuable and can be considered among the treasured knives.

Indeed, he could be considered a master craftsman outside, which is why he was able to obtain the highest military rank in the logistics department within the army.

However, he was stunned by the forging technique of the person in front of him.

Using his professional skills, he discovered a pattern on the blade that he had never seen before, resembling iron rods wrapped around the edge, which amazed him greatly.

"What kind of sword is that? How could it have such strange blade patterns?"

"There's actually someone who can forge such a strange sword? Whose subordinate are you?"

Roku looked at the other man's muscular physique and asked a question.

The other person ignored him and continued to swing the blade, seemingly looking for a place to test it, and walked directly towards the testing stone.

"Hey, I'm asking you a question. Do you believe I'll call my men?"

Roku panicked.

The other party completely ignored him, as if he didn't exist. Just who is this guy?

Damn it!

Roku was so anxious he was about to curse.

He was a colonel in charge of the logistics department, and everyone in the department had to be mindful of his feelings.

The other party treated him like he was invisible, which made him furious. He was a military officer in his fifties, and he was being ignored by a young man.

Martin gazed at the unnamed Zanpakuto and pondered for a moment.

[An unnamed Zanpakuto, Shikai 35/100, requires the power of a corresponding Devil Fruit]

I only have 35 points now, which is not enough to recharge to reach the initial release.

Oh, and I remember there are quite a few Devil Fruit powers, provided by Joel and Robin before, including 88 power from the Thorn Fruit and 46 power from the Flower Flower Fruit.

Didn't they say before that overflowing Devil Fruit power could be converted?

Transform!

Martin silently recited this in his mind.

Immediately afterwards, all of his Devil Fruit power was transformed into the Devil Fruit power of the unknown Zanpakuto.

[An unknown Zanpakuto, Shikai 102/100. Please provide the Zanpakuto's name and Shikai phrase.]

What's a good name for me?

Martin thought for a moment, then looked at the Zanpakuto and said, "It's so black and looks like a sword, so I'll call you Black Ruler. Your Shikai is Black Ruler. Bind it up!"

After the initial release incantation was recited, the Zanpakuto instantly changed its form. The strange steel bar-shaped blade pattern transformed into thick steel stripes, covering the entire blade and thickening it, making it resemble a black steel ruler.

"Oh my god, what just happened?"

Roku was so surprised he couldn't speak; his eyes were practically popping out of their sockets.