Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

In the middle of the night, at the sailing training ground, Zoro and Bartolomeo lay on the deck, panting heavily, recovering their strength.

Two days have passed since Luo Feng started applying gravity to them.

During these two days, apart from having to stop to recover due to exhaustion, the two spent almost all their time doing weight training without sleep.

To be honest, for the two who were eager to become stronger, this was hardly a hardship.

They remained in this state, their excitement was almost frightening!

Before long, Zoro was the first to recover his strength. He stood up, stretched out his two palms, and clenched them tightly. The veins on his arms suddenly appeared, like writhing dragons, hidden under his skin, containing explosive power!

At that moment, he felt not only excitement but also immense shock.

Because in these two short days of training, Zoro could clearly feel that after each training session, when he was exhausted, his physical strength was improving significantly!

What does this mean? In the past, how could a trainee possibly feel the effects of training without several months of dedicated effort?

The stronger the trainee becomes, the more blurred the effects become, and the longer they last.

A person like Zoro would be considered an absolute powerhouse among ordinary people!

But now, he can actually feel his body getting stronger after every training session, which is truly astonishing!

"This feeling of power constantly growing stronger is truly intoxicating, so exhilarating!" Zoro laughed loudly a few times.

Two days ago, when Luo Feng added gravity to him, he knew in his heart that this training method would definitely speed up their training.

But I really didn't expect the effect to be so obvious. You can only realize how amazing it is after experiencing it yourself!

Zoro is now increasingly grateful to have followed Luo Feng and has completely come to believe in the promises Luo Feng made to him.

With such an insane training method, giving him a year in the world to challenge the world's greatest swordsman is absolutely not a pipe dream!

At the same time, he was also shocked. This young captain had such abilities. Just how strong was his actual combat power?

"Hmph, you green-haired brat, don't be so arrogant. No matter how fast you improve, you still have to thank me!"

Bartolomeo, who hadn't recovered yet, was clearly envious, his tone laced with sourness...

Unfortunately, his physical condition is far inferior to Zoro's, and his recovery ability is naturally not as good.

However, Zoro didn't argue with him this time. In fact, he should thank this green-haired thug who he couldn't stand no matter what.

In addition to physical training, Bartolomeo has another important task to complete in the next two days.

That is, to be Zoro's sparring partner.

To put it simply, it's like being Zoro's punching bag, letting him beat you up...!

Chapter Sixty: Why can't the Barrier Fruit be used to create Susanoo?

This infuriated Bartolomeo to no end...

Given his personality, aside from fawning over Luo Feng and Robin, he doesn't tolerate anyone else, especially this green-haired guy whom he just can't stand!

So the idea of ​​someone serving as Zoro's sparring partner or punching bag sounds unbelievable, like a fantasy.

Clearly, there's only one reason why he would lower himself and do this willingly: Luo Feng's request.

Bartolomeo would treat whatever his idol, a senior figure, said as gospel and carry it out.

After a while, Bartolomeo also stood up, crossed his arms, and a blue barrier appeared in front of him.

"You're almost recovered. Come on, kid, let's continue."

Hearing his impatient tone, Zoro curled his lip, drew three swords, smiled wickedly, and replied, "Oh! Here you come, rooster-head, you'd better hold on!"

Another round of intense training has begun...

At this moment, Luo Feng appeared above the roof of the ship's cabin, looking down at the two people locked in combat.

This training method was set by him for the two of them. After their physical strength was restored, they would first practice against each other, becoming opponents to hone their skills and accumulate some combat experience.

After the sparring session ends, begin weight training to improve physical fitness. This process constitutes the entirety of the training; simply repeat the cycle continuously.

It's very simple, but also the most effective and quickest way.

"It seems that Zoro has made significant progress. In just two days, both his physical strength and swordsmanship have improved to a new level."

Feeling the aura emanating from Zoro's attack below, Luo Feng couldn't help but sigh.

"Koushirou is indeed a great teacher. Zoro was right to follow the right person before, and he didn't go astray."

Luo Feng knew very well that Zoro's rapid progress was not entirely due to training.

His foundation was exceptionally strong, and he had a very solid base. This was clearly thanks to his teacher, Shimotsuki Koshiro.

With such a good foundation to begin with, and now encountering the most effective training method, the foundation built up before has been fully brought out, without wasting a single bit of it.

With these complementary forces, progress is bound to be slow!

"It probably won't be long before he's fully entered the ranks of sword masters!"

Luo Feng could clearly sense Zoro's current skill level: below the level of a swordsman, but infinitely close, perhaps only needing one more opportunity to break through!

Of course, this "sword master" level refers to ordinary sword masters, not the level of great sword masters like Hawkeye and his ilk.

The realm of Sword Master is a threshold, signifying the complete departure from the role of a swordsman, the initial comprehension of sword intent, and the entry into the path of the sword.

This may not be considered a strongman yet, but he is qualified to be called a swordsman, and he is recognized by the seniors and strongmen in this field.

Because once you grasp the essence of swordsmanship, it becomes easy to comprehend the profound meaning of cutting through iron and to unleash flying slashes.

Just like the first fight between Hawkeye and Zoro, Hawkeye didn't take him seriously at first, only using a small knife the size of a finger, which was a clear sign of contempt, as if he thought he was not worthy.

It was only later that he was inspired by Zoro's strong belief and felt that Zoro would definitely be able to comprehend sword intent and become a swordsman in the future. Therefore, he made an exception, used the black sword Yoru, put away his contempt, and treated him as one of his own.

After all, a sword master and a swordsman are two different things. The latter is always an outsider. Anyone who can use a sword can be called a swordsman. But a sword master is different. Comprehending the sword intent is the baseline and the ticket to truly enter this profession.

Zoro has such strong swordsmanship talent, and he has been training for several years. Logically speaking, he should have broken through long ago.

But even now, there's still a slight gap. Luo Feng didn't understand it before, but now that he's met Zoro in person and guided his training, he knows where the problem lies.

Ultimately, it's because the East China Sea is too weak, making it difficult for him to encounter worthy opponents. Even though he has been at sea for many years and has fought quite a few battles, most of his opponents are just small-time pirates who only dare to bully ordinary people.

With opponents of this caliber, it would be a miracle if Zoro improved quickly. What he lacks most is the tempering that comes from battles!

As I said before, effective training is important, but one cannot simply focus on self-cultivation.

As you can see, the first thing Luo Feng did after achieving success in his cultivation was to spar with Crocodile!

It is precisely for honing skills and gaining insights through battle.

Some opportunities cannot be grasped through spiritual practice alone...

That's why Luo Feng arranged for Bartolomeo and Zoro to spar.

It has to be said that Bartolomeo's ability is especially useful in this situation. Zoro can unleash his full power and attack without restraint, making it impossible for him to cut through!

This can effectively hone his swordsmanship and help him make up for the lack of combat experience!

Besides Bartolomeo, Luo Feng would occasionally become Zoro's opponent. In addition to personally guiding him, Luo Feng's lightning-fast movements were a great way to train Zoro's speed and reaction time!

It can be said that this set of measures represents an improvement in almost every aspect!

Training improves physical fitness, sparring with barriers hones attack and swordsmanship, and Luo Feng helps him with guidance, improving his speed and reaction speed!

This is arguably the most top-tier "one-stop service" in the pirate world. Where else can you find such a great job... wait, I mean such a great training opportunity!

If Zoro's improvement is slow, he won't be able to get past Bartolomeo, let alone let Luo Feng down...

Of course, Luo Feng didn't favor one over the other; it's just that Zoro's training methods weren't suitable for Bartolomeo, as they were two different types of people.

Besides the same physical training, what he lacks most, just like Crocodile, is the development of his Devil Fruit ability!

His Devil Fruit development is weaker, his direction is more limited than Crocodile's, and his moves are pitifully few. He basically relies on a barrier to block damage or controls it to charge forward.

One defense, one attack, very simple, just those two methods, and that's it!

It is precisely because of the fruit's overpowered ability that he has been able to act recklessly for so long without any sense of crisis.

If it were any other fruit, and it were developed like this, it would probably have been taught a lesson long ago...

Like Crocodile, Law, and others, Luo Feng also gave Bartolomeo a similar direction for developing his Devil Fruit abilities.

Susanoo!

One of the Uchiha clan's signature techniques, it shares similarities with the Barrier-Barrier Fruit in terms of defensive capabilities.

However, it's uncertain whether the Barrier-Barrier Fruit has the potential to be used in terms of attacks and techniques. If it can, then it's definitely a good direction for development.

Sage Mode is unrealistic, but Luo Feng believes that if the Barrier-Barrier Fruit is developed properly, it is still possible to replicate Susanoo's normal attacks!

After all, in addition to absolute defense, the Barrier Fruit also has the function of reflecting attacks and can also enhance some attack power. Logically speaking, it has the foundation to be developed to this extent.

Of course, these subsequent developments were no longer Luo Feng's concern; he only provided ideas and let his subordinates try them out.

If it works out, great! If not, we'll just look for new directions for development!

Undoubtedly, Bartolomeo was shocked after learning about Luo Feng's crazy and almost unrealistic development concept... 8.

Chapter Sixty-One: What's wrong with me thinking about my cook?

It is indeed very difficult, and even somewhat unrealistic.

But as the Devil Fruit user himself, Bartolomeo felt it was worth a try!

If he succeeds, his strength will undoubtedly take off, becoming completely different from what he is now, and absolutely incomparable!

Even if he fails, it's not a loss; he can just consider it as accumulating experience, which will be of great benefit to his future development.

After all, developing something like this is a process of brainstorming; you need to have an idea first before you can put it into practice.

Just like Law's Ope Ope no Mi (Operation Fruit), who could have imagined it would be so outrageous!

The reason why the Surgery Fruit is valued so highly is entirely because of its ability to grant immortality.

Apart from that, according to normal understanding, there are almost no highlights. It's just a boon for doctors, and no one could imagine that this thing would have any combat power!

However, after ROOM appeared, this fruit was elevated by "957", directly raising it to several levels. Not only did its combat ability skyrocket, but it also became one of the most versatile fruits!

So when Luo Feng proposed this direction, Bartolomeo was first shocked, then showered him with the expected flattery, and then immediately began to try it out, incorporating the development of the fruit into his training.

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The training time flew by so quickly that it was hard to notice; ten days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these ten days, Luo Feng and Bartolomeo took turns being Zoro's opponents and sparring partners.