Big brother, I want to become the strongest pirate in the world!

"Ok?"

You can't leave me.

"Ah."

What if my brother doesn't want me?

"What should we do, Peipei?"

"Then let's turn my brother into Kumasi, and then he can stay by Pepe's side forever and ever."

"it is good."

Perona, nestled in Kazan's arms, chuckled softly, gripping his small hands tightly as if he had become her little teddy bear.

"Quack!"

"hold head high?"

We've forgotten about this little thing's abilities.

Kazan glanced at Sugar, who had broken in using the Door-Door Fruit's power. The little girl's big eyes were watery, and she was pouting, looking ugly as she cried.

Upon seeing Kazan, Sugar immediately rushed into his arms, wiping away her tears, trying to take his place from Perona.

"How could you lock Tangtang outside?!"

"You wanted a tattoo, didn't you... Go ahead and get it, I won't stop you."

"...Aww! No way! Guagua, you can't leave me alone!"

"You won't listen to me! But I can't ignore you either! What more do you want?!"

Kazan pinched Sugar's cheek and deliberately gave her a light push.

This push really got Sugar really angry. She used her hands, feet, and even her mouth to cling to Kazan, and no matter how much Kazan tried to pull her off, she wouldn't get down.

"Alright, alright, get down now."

"No no no!"

"Okay, I understand."

Several more minutes passed inside the smelting chamber. Because the walls and doors of the smelting chamber were very soundproof, no one outside could hear anything coming from inside.

But when Perona and Sugar went in, everyone felt relieved. They were sure those two little girls could coax their brother back to health.

Although the situation is reversed, the result is the same.

squeak~

The heavy steel doors of the smelting chamber were opened, and the entire monster family watched with smiles as Kazan, looking slightly embarrassed, led two little girls out.

"If you've already gotten the tattoo, then so be it. It's good that everyone has something on them that symbolizes our monster family identity."

"As expected, with Perona and Sugar Sauce on the field, there's no way Kazan won't be taken down."

"Yay! Brother, you should get a tattoo too!"

"Brother, let's get it on the back, in the same spot!"

"Hmm~ Where should we get it tattooed? Since it's a symbol representing my brother, let's get it tattooed in a more private place."

……

Seeing his younger siblings excitedly starting to discuss, Kazan felt his earlier unpleasant mood vanish: "There's a little girl in Windmill Village who's good at tattooing and happens to be quite familiar with Robin. Let's go find her tomorrow."

The next morning, the villagers of Windmill Village, including Ace, Sabo, and Luffy, breathed a sigh of relief when they saw the monster family return as if nothing had happened.

People who don't know their family might actually think that yesterday was something big.

Just like Tiga, who was a little bewildered by what happened yesterday when he first met Bon Clay and the other two.

Of course, only Kazan, Tiga's master, could see the bewildered state of this silent man; no one else noticed the change in him.

Kazan took his younger siblings to get tattoos, all with the same symbol: the blood-eyed skulls from Bon Clay and the large skull representing Kazan on the pirate flag.

This is the unified symbol of their monster family members.

Kazan, Arkin, Tiga, and Bellamy all have tattoos on their backs, while Robin, Perona, and Bon Clay have tattoos on their outer thighs. Sugar, like her sister, has a tattoo on her upper arm.

The three kids originally wanted to get the tattoo too, but Kazan disagreed, using the reason that "this is the symbol of our pirate crew, getting this tattoo means you've joined my pirate crew" to dissuade them from the idea.

While getting the tattoo, Kazan didn't forget to introduce his real apprentice, Tiga, and the three fake apprentices, Ace, Sabo, and Luffy.

When Kazan took off his clothes to get tattooed, Bon Clay, Monet, and Bellamy finally had a chance to examine Kazan's wound closely. It was a huge, circular scar that looked gruesome, but it was indeed healed.

The scar silenced the three of them for a moment, and then they thought to themselves that going to the Windless Belt to train was the right choice.

On the night of the tattoos, the Monster Family held a banquet at Makino's Tavern to welcome the three home.

At the banquet, Kazan got drunk and showed off his back tattoo with undisguised joy on his face.

Seeing that their eldest brother clearly said he hated tattoos, but actually loved them so much, everyone else felt very happy. This tattoo was a manifestation of the bond between their monster family.

"Oh, right, Makino, Chief Slap, we're leaving in two days."

"Eh... it's time to leave... well, everyone's here now."

"Ah... it's time to leave. If we stay any longer, that kid Garp won't just ignore us anymore."

Chapter 115 Pre-departure Physical Examination

"Get ready, all of you... It's been a long time since I had a 'physical examination.' Let me see how much you've improved in the Calm Belt."

In a large flat area somewhere in the Gorber Mountains, which was originally the territory of the big tiger that was the lord of the Gorber Mountains, Kazan knocked it away with a single punch, which greatly shocked the three little ones.

The entire Monster Family, along with Ace, Sabo, and Luffy, have gathered here for the Monster Pirates' 'physical examination' before their departure.

"Come on, Xiao Feng, you go first."

"Hmph, Kazan, bring out all your defensive tricks, or you'll get hurt~"

Bon Clay raised a hairy leg, pointing the toe at Kazan. Judging from the color of the Armament Haki on it, Kazan estimated that it should already be at Level 3, on the same level as him.

"Looks like there's been quite a bit of progress..."

"Of course, I've devoted all my energy to developing my domineering aura and physical skills this year."

Kazan rarely saw such a serious side on Bon Clay's face, and couldn't help but become cautious as well.

Steelmaking.

Armament Haki.

The long-awaited full defense mode is back. As for armor, Kazan has abandoned it because it was too cumbersome and its unnecessary appearance hindered Kazan's attacks.

He still prefers to be more agile, and playing a melee-focused berserker with light armor is the way to go!

Even in battle, he will no longer choose to keep his Iron Transformation active at all times. Instead, he will use his Observation Haki to temporarily activate Iron Transformation for defense or damage enhancement when an attack is about to arrive or when launching a powerful attack on an enemy.

Before the Iron-Steel Fruit advances to a higher level, it probably won't be able to help Kazan much in battle; its main function will be to help the family develop in all aspects.

"The Ultimate Techniques of the Transvestite Fist: Summer Sky's Memoirs!"

"Little Feng, don't come up with any weird names! 'Entering the Lotus of Annihilation - Steel Body!!!'"

boom!

Bon Clay spun tens of thousands of degrees in mid-air before kicking Kazan.

next moment.

Kazan was kicked more than ten meters away and crashed into the wall, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Cough cough... Not bad, Xiao Feng, you can even hurt me now."

Kazan slowly emerged from the dust, a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth. A year ago, Bon Clay's kick would have at most tickled him when he was on full defensive, but now it had actually injured him.

Bon Clay: Strength Lv.5, Agility Lv.5, Armament Haki Lv.3

This is what Kazan judged from that kick just now. This time, a comprehensive physical examination will be conducted, so it can't just end like this. These three items alone are basically at least on par with Kazan's on the stat sheet.

However, even among those at the same level, there is still a certain gap. Kazan's stats have remained at this level for many years, which is incomparable to Bon Clay's recent entry.

"Hmph... Since Xiao Feng is already so powerful, then I won't hold back and will go all out."

Bloodlust.

Rampage.

Bloodthirsty.

Enhanced - Kazan, the Soul of the Blade.

Kazan drew his two swords, activating all his buffs. As the eldest brother and captain, he needed to understand everyone's combat strength. The next few battles would be like teaching his four apprentices a lesson.

(In the midst of battle...)

(Battle over...)

"Phew... That's enough, Feng. Your fighting power is almost catching up with Jinbe's."

Kazan wiped the sweat from his face. The battle with Bon Clay only lasted ten minutes, and Kazan naturally emerged victorious, though it wasn't an easy victory.

Bon Clay: Strength Lv.5, Agility Lv.5, Stamina Lv.4, Armament Haki Lv.3, Observation Haki Lv.4, Imitation Fruit Lv.5, Physical Skill Lv.5

This is roughly what Bon Clay's current stats look like. While it doesn't directly represent his combat strength, it clearly shows that he's not far behind Kazan and can relieve a lot of pressure on him.

He's a great older brother now!

Kazan smiled with satisfaction. "That's more like a man!" Ah... Little Feng is a transvestite.

As for Ajin, Tiga, and the three little ones who were watching from the sidelines, they were completely dumbfounded. They knew that Kazan should be very strong, but he was not this strong.

He was like a ghost; the speed at which he drew his sword made Tiga doubt his own swordsmanship.

"Hmph... I'll surpass that level sooner or later."

"Waaaah! Die!"

"Kazan is so strong..."

The three children were all a little proud of having such a powerful master.

After resting for half an hour, Kazan stood up and looked at Monet and Bellamy, who had finished warming up: "You two come at me together, and let's test your skills in the battle."