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

Rating: Poor

[Gains: No increase in favorability, no increase in forging experience]

Bad review!

Absolutely did not expect ah.

Martin ate his food absentmindedly, looking at the negative reviews in front of him, his mind full of questions, wishing he could find the customer and ask them for clarification.

Cough cough cough...

Hearing the cough, he realized that his wife had been coughing after drinking several sips of tofu soup.

"What's wrong, honey?"

Martin stepped forward with concern to inquire.

"Next time...next time before meals, please don't do this. I...I'm not used to it. It's okay at other times."

Robin pouted and said resentfully, clearly a little annoyed, "You shouted so loudly, my voice is hoarse now!"

"Okay, I'll be more careful next time."

Martin served his wife some food as a gesture of comfort.

Oh, I see. I was just being too selfish.

What's that saying again...? When everyone is doing well, that's true happiness!

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After exercising in the evening, it's time to work.

In the workshop, Martin swung his hammer with all his might, sparks flying from the iron bar as he pounded it, and his energy reached its peak.

"The hammering here must be done in one continuous motion... This requires the folding method of forging, and a single, sharp hammering motion, which requires hundreds of folding hammerings to complete!"

The crisp sound of the hammer echoed continuously, striking out a sonata of the night.

In fact, forging blades is a form of cultivation. Forging requires much more control over force than ordinary martial arts cultivation, and it demands focus and mental strength, consuming a great deal of energy.

Through long-term training, his body became exceptionally strong.

Shortly after the moon hung above the treetops, a sharp knife was finally forged.

It worked!

Martin let out a long sigh and wiped the fine beads of sweat from his forehead.

After a month-long honeymoon, he could clearly feel that his forging skills were getting stronger and stronger. They were more stable and powerful than when he first advanced, and he was much more familiar with them. He was also more confident in his forging success rate.

If the success rate of forging high-quality sharp knives was around 40% to 50% before, it is now at least 60% to 70%.

The increased success rate will allow him to consistently produce high-quality fast knives.

Forging has also been greatly accelerated. A novice swordsmith used to need four or five days to forge a sharp sword, but now he can forge one in just half a day.

Of course, if you want to forge a fine or good-quality swift sword, it will take more time and the success rate will be slightly lower.

Alternatively, one can use the Zanpakuto forging method, but that method is somewhat sinister, requiring his blood for forging. It seems that the forged sword can only be used by the user, and others using it may experience certain side effects.

After forging was completed, a refreshed Martin went to the outer room, stretched and loosened his muscles. His bones cracked and popped, and his muscles were tense and hard as iron.

It is the Iron Body, one of the Six Styles!

To be honest, over the years he has only mastered the Iron Body technique from the Six Styles of the Navy, and has made little progress on the other five styles, remaining only at the beginner level.

Iron Block is a defensive move among the Six Styles. Mastering this move will make your body as hard as iron, able to defend against all kinds of powerful attacks. For enemies who dare to attack directly, Iron Block can also cause counter-damage, shattering the enemy's fist.

But Iron Body is also considered the most ridiculous and terrible technique in One Piece!

Anyone who dares to use iron blocks for defense often dies a terrible death; there's a misconception that I can use iron blocks.

Martin was also helpless about this. Perhaps because he often forged iron, he was very good at practicing with iron blocks and made rapid progress.

Iron blocks can actually be divided into three levels.

The first level, Stone, hardens the skin and muscles like stone, allowing it to withstand attacks from ordinary blades, which will leave marks on the skin's surface.

The second level, Iron Skin, hardens the skin all over the body to the point of being as hard as iron, completely resisting attacks from ordinary fast knives.

The third level is Iron Block, where muscles and skin are as hard as iron, and even ordinary fine swords cannot break through its defenses.

Currently, Martin's weightlifting is in the early stages of development.

When using the iron block, one's own strength is abundant, the energy is concentrated in the dantian, and one remains as still as a mountain.

Having a body of steel and an unyielding spirit sounds simple, but it's not easy to achieve. Many naval soldiers are stuck on this hurdle their entire lives.

Martin easily mastered the iron block after training, clearly demonstrating his talent.

Although the muscles were tense, a warm current began to rise from the abdomen after a short while.

call!

He concentrated his mind and calmed his breath, his blood and qi surging, and suddenly drew out the Thousand Cherry Blossoms sword. The sword wind howled, fierce and sharp.

Iron-Cutting Sword!

This is a sword technique that has been passed down in the navy.

As its name suggests, the Iron-Slaying Sword, though only having ten moves, is incredibly powerful and is very good at head-on combat.

Over the years, he has practiced the Iron-Cutting Sword thousands of times, and the essence of the moves has been deeply imprinted in his mind.

Drink up!

As his blood rushed to his head, his bones began to crack, and Martin swung his sword much faster.

Every sword strike, every step, created a whooshing sound, his blood and qi flowed with each movement, his actions were expansive and powerful, as if he had become a mighty swordsman.

After completing a powerful sword technique, Martin's forehead was covered with a fine layer of sweat. His blood and energy were pushed to their limit, his muscles were tense, and his skin even showed a faint gray tinge.

Only when his surging energy and blood settle into a state of immovability can he achieve a true state of solidity.

This moment perfectly aligns with the requirement that one's Qi and blood remain as still as a mountain.

The iron block is now perfected, impervious to swords and blades!

Martin had an epiphany.

Previously, it was because the blood energy was too surging and masculine, making it difficult to control. If the blood energy loses its sharpness, it will be easier to control, allowing the iron block to exert its strongest effect.

Will the dragon, having soared too high, ever regret it?

It seems that marriage does have its advantages; it can help you shed excess blood and energy.

Taking advantage of his good condition, Martin practiced swordsmanship and iron block techniques several more times to enhance his blood circulation and improve his skill level.

According to his understanding, both the Six Styles of the Navy and Haki are directly related to physical attributes. The stronger a person's physical attributes are, the stronger the power of Haki and the Six Styles will be.

I reckon that the reason I was able to reach the Great Perfection of Iron Block so quickly is because of the blessing of the Marriage attribute.

So, if I can marry a physically strong woman in the future, then mastering domineering power will be a piece of cake.

Which woman in One Piece has the strongest physique?

Charlotte Linlin, the eldest of the Four Emperors!

vomit……

Martin felt unwell in his stomach and his whole body was covered in goosebumps.

boom!

Just then, a roaring sound came from the sea.

The source of the sound was very close; it could be heard clearly through the gate and courtyard, and it seemed that someone had fired cannons near the port.

Who the hell fired the cannon at night?

Isn't it scary?

"Honey... what happened outside?"

Robin, wearing pajamas, walked out of the bedroom, looking frightened as if she had just been startled awake.

Robin's hometown and family died in the gunfire, so hearing the gunfire must have brought back painful memories for the enemy.

Martin reassured him, "It's nothing, these kinds of things happen a lot lately. As long as you don't go out, you'll be fine."

He smiled and said, "Since you're awake, how about we have a water fight?"

"A water fight? Now?"

Robin was a little confused.

"Okay, let's go."

As soon as he finished speaking, Martin ignored his wife and carried her to the next room, placing her directly into the large bathtub.

Splash...

Before long, a burst of silvery laughter came from inside.

The water games were incredibly novel to Robin, and he was constantly laughing throughout.

After the game ended, a tired Robin dried himself off with a towel and went to sleep, while Martin, half-lying in the bathtub, was overjoyed.

Rating: Good

[Gains: Moderate increase in favorability - increase in favorability level, moderate increase in forging experience]

[Gained: Flower-Flower Fruit Power +1]

Sensing the unusual sensation in his body, Martin realized the benefits of the increased affection and immediately summoned it.

Wife: Nicole Robin

[Ability: User of the Flower-Flower Fruit]

[Affection: Infatuation 1.3%, additional +5]

[Blessing: Physique +9, Spirit +11, Perception +8, All Attributes +5]

[Rewards: Forging experience, Devil Fruit power]

Nico Robin's image flickered slightly, emitting a bright white light.