The meat is not only delicious, but also more nutritious.

"I've heard people say that the reason why those strong people on the Grand Line are so powerful is because they have been eating all kinds of powerful beasts that have been bred in the dangerous environment there for a long time."

Just like the fish-people, they grew up in the deep sea and ate deep-sea creatures and sea kings.

So, you guys should all eat more with me from now on. I've heard an interesting point of view: a big eater isn't necessarily strong, but a strong person can definitely eat a lot.

The two stared at Tote in astonishment. This idea was quite novel. They exchanged a glance, because their appetites were only that of an average person.

Nami's lips twitched. "But if I eat a lot, won't I get fat?"

Nochiko nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Thoth gave Nojiko a strange look, making her feel awkward. After a few seconds, she said helplessly:

Why are you looking at me?

Thoth sighed: "The Devil Fruit Encyclopedia records that the Smooth-Smooth Fruit's ability can also be described as a passive characteristic, which is to allow the user to maintain absolute physical perfection."

Do you still need to worry about gaining weight?

Nojiko blinked, a smile unconsciously curving her lips upward. She couldn't resist touching her smooth cheek and said with a grin:

"Oh my! Does that mean I'll never gain weight again?"

Nami stared blankly to the side, her eyes practically brimming with envy. She sniffed and looked at Thoth with a sullen expression.

"But I don't want to get fat."

“Then train. As long as you keep up with the intensity, you won’t gain weight. Besides, we have money. I plan to hire the village restaurant to deliver meals to us every day.”

I will be conducting systematic, high-intensity training for both of you over the next period of time.

We need to prepare for our voyage.

Nami, you're not 15 yet, and Nojiko's body has become perfectly malleable. This is the time for you two to build a solid foundation.

Toth spoke seriously, but after saying this, he looked at the two of them again:

"Of course, I can give you a chance to refuse now."

Upon hearing this, Nami rolled her eyes and said speechlessly, "You think I would refuse?"

She didn't have the time or anyone to teach her before, but now that she has the opportunity, she certainly won't refuse it.

Nuoqi smiled and remained silent.

They are all aware of this.

Seeing this, Tote nodded: "Good, I see your conviction."

Let me make this clear from the start: you're not allowed to slack off during the training.

Because by then I will be completely heartless, and I will show you no mercy just because you are women.

Nami and Thoth exchanged glances, but gritted their teeth and accepted it, because they knew that Thoth would never harm them.

“Well then,” Thoth said, beaming, “let’s cherish this last bit of leisure time today!”

Both of them twitched at the corners of their mouths, feeling that the days ahead were probably not going to be easy.

Nokiko smiled helplessly: "Then I'll go prepare dinner."

At this point, her eyes flickered slightly:

“Tote, our last get-together was ruined by Ah Long and his gang, so I’m thinking of inviting Ah Jian over today as well.”

Nami blinked, nodded, and said:

"Great! It'll be more fun with more people. I also have something I'd like to ask A-Jian."

A smile appeared on Nami's face:

"Then I'll go call Ah Jian. I also have something I'd like to ask him for a favor."

After saying that, she rushed out in a hurry. Nojiko, speechless, called out to her retreating figure:

"Bring back some good wine!"

Nami's voice rang out from afar: "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I'll bring back the good wine that A-Jian has been hoarding."

Nokiko's lips curved slightly, Thoth shook his head with a smile, and the girl winked at Thoth:

"If you're not too busy, could you help me prepare the ingredients?"

Thoth shrugged. "No problem."

then,

The two brought the ingredients into the kitchen.

They worked together, chatting and laughing.

Not long after, Ah Jian's hearty laughter came from outside. Nami brought Ah Jian into the house carrying several bottles of good wine.

Thoth was freed and Nami was put in charge of helping in the kitchen.

Tote and A-Jian sat at the dining table, eating fried peanuts, drinking wine, and chatting about various recent maritime news.

"By the way, Uncle Jian, I heard you're planning to melt down and reforge those six longswords that Xiao Ba has, each weighing 300 kilograms?"

Ah Jian raised an eyebrow and asked with a grin, "What? Got any ideas?"

Ah Jian now regards Tote as his own junior.

Totti nodded: "I want three iron rods, eyebrow-length rods, two according to Noji's height, and one according to Nami's height."

Nojiko's sword weighs one ton and two hundred pounds, while Nami's weighs one hundred pounds.

What's going on here?

A-Jian was curious, and Tote didn't hide anything, so he told them about his plan to teach them the next stage of their cultivation.

“Alright, if a girl wants to venture out into the world, she naturally needs to have the ability to protect herself. Tote, you are very thoughtful.”

Ah Jian sighed.

However, Ah Jian hesitated for a few seconds before looking a little embarrassed:

"By the way, I just wanted to ask if you have the capacity to teach a few more?"

"Uncle Jian also wants to cultivate?"

Thoth was curious, and A-Jian was taken aback:

“Me? No, I mean a few teenagers in the village.”

Thoth's eyes flashed, he pondered for a few seconds, and then looked at A-Jian and said:

"Two at most, I don't have the energy for more than that. But since it's already like this, Uncle Jian, why don't you come along too!"

I can see that you've trained a lot, so I'll take this opportunity to help you review your technique.

I do have some experience in swordsmanship.

Ah Jian was taken aback. "I'm almost 43 years old. Isn't it too late for me to start practicing now?"

"Just treat it as a way to improve your health."

Seeing that Tote had already said so much, Ah Jian stopped being coy and nodded with a smile.

He knew, of course, why Thoth was willing to give them guidance.

He couldn't help but glance at the two girls in the kitchen, a gentle smile appearing on his lips. A few seconds later, he turned back to look at Thoth:

"I'm entrusting my girls to you from now on."

Thoth was surprised, then nodded.

After finishing their conversation, the two continued chatting and drinking. At seven o'clock in the evening, the four of them enjoyed a delicious meal together.

The atmosphere at the dinner table was warm and cheerful, filled with laughter. Ah Jian laughed heartily; he hadn't felt this sense of home in a long time.

He was like that, and so was Toth.

Finally, Ah Jian, who was quite drunk, slept on the living room sofa that night.

……

The next morning, after breakfast, Ah Jian left with a smile on his face to go to the village to deal with the matter that Tote had asked him to handle.

From that day on, Thoth, along with Nami, Nojiko, and Ken and the two 15- or 6-year-old boys he brought, began their training on the beach not far from the village.

From the most basic physical fitness training to advanced unarmed combat skills, and then to basic swordsmanship training.

Ah Jian has some talent, but he is already quite old and has missed the golden period of his training.

However, if he can persevere, he will be able to protect himself against ordinary pirates in the East Blue in the future.

As for the two boys, they were promising talents selected by Ah Jian from the village. Their talent was passable, but they worked very hard. If they could maintain this level of effort, they would have a skill to use, whether to protect the village or to venture out to sea.

On the third day of his training, Thoth's Observation Haki level advanced.

They have reached the level of "practice makes perfect".

He had developed more refined techniques for using Observation Haki, which had become an instinct in his body.

And gain 1 point of the [Spirit] attribute.

On the 15th day of practice, I applied visual and auditory perception around the clock, and also engaged in hunting and fighting in the sea.

My Observation Haki level has reached a "Slightly Accomplished" level, and the accuracy and breadth of my perception have been greatly improved. I have also gained 1 point each in the "Agility" and "Precision" attributes.

Furthermore, the "Underwater Combat Techniques" skill has progressed from the "Beginner" level to the "Slightly Accomplished" level, gaining a total of 2 points of the [Constitution] attribute and 1 point of the [Agility] attribute.

Because of the constant pressure of water during the battle at sea, the "self-recovery" skill has reached a level of "practice makes perfect".

Gained 1 point of the [Body] attribute.

The body's recovery efficiency became increasingly apparent, and one could clearly perceive that their own vitality and resilience were growing stronger.

The practice continued, and in the blink of an eye, half a month passed as time taught them while they practiced on their own.

After half a month of training, both "Underwater Combat Techniques" and "Observation Haki" have reached a "proficient" level.

两个技能的突破,前者让托特获得1体、1力、1敏的基础属性成长,后者让托特获得基础属性1敏、2精的成长。

Furthermore, Thoth's mastery of "underwater combat techniques" awakened his skill characteristics:

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