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

Tashigi diligently flipped through the pages, muttering to herself, her expressions becoming increasingly exaggerated.

Seeing the title on the back of the book, "The Complete Collection of Famous Swords Under Heaven," Martin couldn't help but smile. Any swordsman would be interested in famous swords, but it was quite rare to see Tashigi so eager to learn.

No wonder I usually wear glasses; it turns out that reading too much has caused my nearsightedness.

"What...what's the name of this knife?"

Tashigi put down the Great Sword Collection and asked in a trembling, hoarse voice.

"A name? I forgot to name one... This knife can make things bloom after it's cut, so let's call it Flower Burial!"

Martin punched his right fist into his left palm and casually gave the knife a name.

"Flower Burial! What a beautiful name!"

Tashigi gazed at the mirror-like blade and the blood-red patterns resembling flower petals, completely captivated, her cheeks flushing with excitement.

This knife is absolutely gorgeous.

She suddenly remembered Martin's words, so she symbolically swung the demon sword in her hand and slashed at the wooden stake in front of her.

rub!

After one cut, the wooden stake split in two. When the two pieces of the stake hit the ground, the cuts actually resembled blooming flowers, as if the two stakes had blossomed in an instant.

Dai Siqi felt as if her eyeballs had flown out of their sockets, pushing her glasses lenses off.

"Does this Zanpakuto possess supernatural abilities?"

"It can even make the cut of a chopped object bloom!!"

"This...this is simply a legendary demonic sword!!!"

"Is...is this really the Zanpakuto you forged?"

Tashigi looked at Martin with a face full of horror.

"Hmm, what else?"

Martin shrugged.

At this moment, Martin was seen as incredibly superior by Dai Siqi. She had originally thought he was just a skilled swordsmith who happened to have crafted something similar to a demon sword.

As a result, this person actually forged a demon sword that had never been seen before, and the power contained in this demon sword was simply unbelievable.

She had never even heard of this kind of knife before.

There are actually swords that can make cuts bloom?

Absolutely amazing!

Is Martin a hidden master craftsman?

No, even the most skilled craftsmen couldn't forge such a magical sword.

“I…I have no way to repay you. May I ask what reward you should receive, Martin…Master?”

What kind of compensation will I receive?

"Let me think about it, I'll repay you with my body."

"Huh?!"

"Just kidding, look at your tufted hair."

"I need more Jadeite, and more Jadeite. In addition, there's important information about Devil Fruits. You must share it with me unconditionally, even if it's classified information. Consider this sword a loan from me, understand?"

"This...this...isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Give me back my knife.

"Okay! I agree."

Seeing Tashigi's tense expression as she clutched the sword tightly, Martin smiled and said, "I have one more request."

"Please speak, as long as I can do it."

"Don't tell anyone that you got this knife from me, and don't tell anyone else that I can forge this kind of knife. Just say you found it in the junkyard, and pretend I don't exist, understand?"

Tashigi nodded: (⊙o⊙)…

A master is a master; it's best not to ask too many questions.

She took a deep breath: "Martin... Master, there is one more thing I would like to tell you."

"Tonight... the pirates might launch a surprise attack on the town under the cover of night. The Navy is preparing to ambush them. Since we suspect that the pirates have reinforcements in Orange Town, please do not spread this information."

"Don't go out tonight!"

Martin understood immediately but said nothing.

Tashigi had just left, all excited, when Robin followed her home.

"Darling, the pirates' bombardment of the port today has had a huge impact. What are your thoughts on it?"

Robin sat down opposite Martin, taking off his boots as he spoke.

"What's wrong? Are you worried about something?"

Martin smiled, his eyes fixed on his wife's long legs.

You know what, before getting married, Robin's outfits were mostly elegant and fresh styles like long skirts and dresses.

After marriage, she became much bolder in her clothing style. Wearing a leather skirt, long boots, and big wavy hair, she exuded a captivating femininity.

"Many people are talking about leaving the town today. I heard that many people have even booked their boat tickets. Tickets to other towns are sold out."

"Oh, you want to leave Orange Town?"

"No, I don't want to leave here. I like life here and I like the people here."

Robin looked at Martin, her beautiful eyes radiating tenderness.

For years she has been on the run, hiding from XZ, like a rat that can never see the light of day, living in the shadows and evading the World Government's pursuit.

From the age of eight, she never stayed in one place for a full year; she could only wander and hide constantly.

I thought this state would last a lifetime.

Until I met Martin.

It allowed her to experience what warmth is and the feeling of home, a warmth she had long missed and never dared to hope for in her life.

She wanted to protect this warmth and didn't want to lose it, so that night she killed the pirate who had trespassed and committed murder.

Now she doesn't want to leave Orange Town, and she doesn't want to leave her husband Martin either.

"I see."

Martin looked at Robin with a smile: "The pirates won't disturb our happy life. Don't worry, this storm will pass soon."

The peace of Orange Town has been completely shattered by pirates.

The kind of nighttime ambush and killing of neighbors must never happen again.

It's time to clean up the pirates.

Seeing her husband's worried expression, Robin couldn't help but say coquettishly, "You haven't looked at me properly since the beginning. Is there someone else outside?"

Martin simply pulled her into his arms: "Darling, I only love you. Darling, although you are not the moon, not the sky, not the world, you are a beautiful little bird, gentle and virtuous, sensible. You are like a water lily, naturally beautiful. I want to tell you: Darling, you are mine!"

Pfft!

Robin got goosebumps all over his body and his face turned bright red.

She was then picked up and carried upstairs, prompting Robin to kick her with his long legs, his eyes glaring: "I just got home..."

Then the floor slab began to shake violently.

[Rating: Excellent]

[Gains: Significantly increased affinity, significantly increased forging experience]

[Special: Flower-Flower Fruit Power +2]

Fifteen minutes later, Martin, startled, saw the relevant information notification, got out of bed, and picked up Senbonzakura.

Immediately afterwards, he infused the power of the Flower Fruit he had obtained into the Thousand Cherry Blossoms.

[Senbonzakura - Shikai 101/100, requires the corresponding Devil Fruit power]

[Activation of the initial interpretation]

Chapter 19 Pirates on a Dark and Windy Night

It was a dark and windy night.

A strange wind swept across the East China Sea, making the quiet town echo with the howling of the wind.

Several dark figures sneaked into the residential area of ​​Orange Town, hiding in the shadows, heads bowed and acting furtively.

Is this the place?

A deep, gruff voice asked.

"Captain, there's no mistake, it must be this street, the best residential street in Orange Town."

Another voice answered.

"Why do all the houses and courtyards here seem so similar?"

The deep voice asked again.

"Don't worry about anything, just pick any place and commit murder and arson."

Another voice answered.

"Alright, brothers, get the kerosene and explosives ready. Today we'll burn this street to the ground and kill everyone, leaving no place for the townspeople to be buried!"

"Yes, let the navy see!"

"Kill them all, burn them all."

"Kill them all, burn them all."

Several pirates growled, each looking fierce and ready to strike.