One Piece Codex

Time flies, and five years go by in a blink of an eye.

In 1503 of the Haiyuan calendar, spring.

【Luruta】Kingdom.

What was supposed to be a "garbage mountain" filled with stench and piles of garbage has now been transformed into a "waste disposal station" with more bricks and mortar added.Although the taste is still not much better, at least it is much cleaner and tidier.

This is also due to the newly promulgated policies.

Over the past five years, the Kingdom has implemented many new policies.Among them, the most influential ones are [abolition of slavery] and [liberation of slums and implementation of work-for-relief].

When the policy of abolishing slavery was first promulgated, it encountered considerable resistance because it touched some aristocratic interests.However, when the nobles jointly tried to argue with the kingdom's senior officials, something "accidental" seemed to have happened.It is said that the entire kingdom was shrouded in a layer of clouds and mist that day, making it very dreamy and strange.

Regarding the strange sight that has never been seen before, some neighbors say it is an auspicious sign, while others say it is a divine decree from heaven.But no matter what it was, since that day, the nobles had a tacit agreement not to mention it again.

As for liberating the ghettos.It can be said that it not only increases the kingdom's labor force, but also speeds up the kingdom's project construction.

The poor living outside Luruta are different from the homeless people in other countries. Most of them are not extremely vicious people, nor are they lazy and lazy people. They are all poor people who are forced by life.So when they heard that the country could provide them with a way to earn a living, naturally few people refused.

The construction of naval bases, the reconstruction of waste disposal stations, and some large and small factories all have the shadow of these poor people.The Kingdom Society specially assigns people to assign jobs and provide relevant training to these poor people. They not only have food, sleep and food for a month, but they even get a small salary.

Some people may be wondering, where do these allocations come from?

After all, the national treasury has just lost 80 billion beli, and it is impossible to earn so much money from trade and fish exports alone. Who will pay for these poor people?

This has to mention the [Glory Fund] jointly founded by the king and the two earls.

Every noble can donate to the foundation, either fixed assets or working capital. The kingdom will sort them by the number of donations and award them with corresponding honorary titles.

Of course, participation is strictly voluntary.

Originally, no nobles wanted to donate their money selflessly, and they even laughed at the idea of ​​the foundation as being too naive.But one day, a baron wandering around wearing a "Platinum Sir" badge came out of nowhere in the kingdom.Since then, titles such as "Bronze Sir" and "Star Star" have sprung up and become out of control...

Five years have passed, and not only the kingdom has changed with each passing day, but also the two "children" who have taken on a new look.

The sun was just right in the morning, and in the forest near the waste disposal station, dragonflies fluttered their wings on the lotus buds protruding from the lake, and the water rippled slightly.

"Wow!"

The 1.8-meter figure suddenly flew across the lake, stepping out with two feet in the air and making a series of air bursts, splashing water on the water. At first glance, those who didn't know thought it was a martial arts master performing the Lingbo Weibu.

"Yes, your boy's moon steps are no worse than mine."

On the shore, Mads sighed.

After five years of special training, Levi not only basically mastered the "Sixth Form of the Navy" in physical skills, but his domineering and spear skills have also grown to terrifying levels.

If you close your eyes, you can cover the entire island with your sight, and you can shoot from one end of the mountain to the other with one shot.Compared with the weapon color that only covers half of the body, it seems "barely enough".

Mads stroked the stubble he had grown over the years and nodded with satisfaction.

[Such a pervert is worthy of me. 】

"shave!"

As soon as Li Wei reached the middle of the lake, he saw his figure flash and reach the shore again in a blink of an eye.

This move that looks like teleportation is also one of the "Six Navy Moves", [Shaving].In 0.36 seconds, it can move at high speed by stepping on the ground dozens of times at high speed to generate explosive reaction force.

After tying up his wet hair and placing a strand of hair on his forehead, Levi just glanced at Mads casually, and then turned his attention to the girl among the clouds and mist on the other side of the lake.

The 15-year-old girl has become tall and graceful, and Lorna's short hair has grown into beautiful shoulder-length silver hair. She is clenching her silver teeth as she is trying to control the clouds. She looks like a pure and beautiful forest elf from a distance.

But Lorna, who has completely gotten rid of her "tomboy" image, is still as tall as before.It is hard to imagine that in five years, she has grown one centimeter taller!

I thought that 1.5 meters back then was the starting point for this girl, but I didn’t expect that it was actually the peak of life...

The shape of the clouds does not change as time goes by, but the color becomes more and more dense, from foggy white at first to snow white, and finally to ivory white.A large tree that had been cut down was slowly lifted up by the clouds.

"call."

Lorna took a long breath and felt Levi's gaze. She quickly patted her face, exposed her two dimples and "floated" towards him.

"Levi, how are you? Do you dare to have a fight with me? You are not allowed to use that ring of yours." Lorna said with a smile.

The ring she was talking about was the silver flick knife ring that Levi bought five years ago to deal with Walker.During a combat training session, Lorna discovered that the ring could disable her abilities. After asking Mads, she found out that the ring was mixed with sea floor stone.

"I wouldn't recommend that, Lorna."

Mads stepped forward and said leisurely:

"Although it's a bit hurtful to say this, this kid's physical skills are no weaker than mine, and he even added his own boxing techniques to the six postures. Believe me, if you fight him, you will only be knocked down with one punch. Not much use.”

It's not quite accurate to say it's "self-created".According to his vague memory, Li Wei incorporated some elements of "Bajiquan" into the physical skills taught by Mades, and found that the two were extremely compatible. They both used breath force, were simple and practical, and the fusion became It must be more powerful, rounded and flexible, which will eventually lead to an increase in strength.

"Oh~"

Lorna pursed her lips like a deflated kitten.It's not that she doesn't know that she can't beat Levi, she just wants to fight with Levi.

"It's okay, your fruit ability development is not weak either." Levi comforted with a smile.

What she said is true, Lorna's fruit development is indeed powerful. The clouds that were originally penetrated have begun to develop strong attack capabilities under Lorna's control, but they can't cause much damage to the current Levi.

Just as he was talking, Levi suddenly paused and turned to look at the forest to the right.

"Isn't Kidd off today? Why are you here again?"

"Kid?"

Mads was stunned and looked in the direction of Levi's line of sight, seeing nothing but the dim woods.

While he was doubting, a boy wearing goggles suddenly appeared at the end of his field of vision. It was none other than Kidd, who was over five years old. His short, fiery red hair shot up to the sky, looking like an irritable little red-haired hedgehog. .

"Hey! I'm telling you! You're training without me!~"

A long way away, Little Kidd shouted angrily and ran towards this side.

It looked like little Kidd had just woken up. Not only were there stripes on his face, but he also had a piece of breakfast bread made by Nanako in his mouth.

Mads rubbed his brows helplessly, "Why are you here again, Kidd? Didn't I tell you yesterday? You are still young and your body cannot withstand daily training."

Kidd, who was holding his knees and panting, raised his head and glanced at Mads, his little eyes said impatiently:

"Hey, long-winded."

Mads: "······"

"" gradually exploded from the forehead, followed closely.

"Duang~"

"Hey! It hurts! It hurts!"

Kidd shouted, covering his head.He was about to bare his teeth at Mads, but was frightened by the fist raised in the air and shrank his neck. He had no choice but to glare at Mads resentfully and then turned to look at Levi.

"Brother, I want to learn the trick that destroyed a pirate ship with one shot last time!"

"It's too early for you, Kidd." Levi ruffled Kidd's hair. "When you grow up, I'll teach you to be more powerful."

"really?"

Kidd opened his eyes wide and stretched out his fist excitedly.

"Then it's a deal! Don't lie!"

"Of course." Levi smiled and bumped Kidd's little fist.

"Kid, why don't you say hello to me? Are you itchy again?" Lorna hooked Kidd's neck and tucked Kidd under her arm.

Kidd struggled and shouted: "Fuck you, bastard!"

Caught off guard, the bread fell out of his mouth.

"Let go of me!"

Lorna raised her eyebrows and raised her voice instantly, "What did you call me? Kid?"

As if feeling the surrounding temperature drop, Kidd swallowed and said weakly:

"Big, big sister."

"That's pretty much it." Lorna nodded with satisfaction.Kidd is her half-brother, no matter what she calls her eldest sister?

"Okay, Kidd."

Mads stepped forward and said seriously:

"We have guests at home tonight. Don't stay too late today. Go back early to help Nanako share some housework."

"Hey, I get it, it's so verbose..."

Kidd put his hands in his pockets unhappily, turned around and kicked away a stone at his feet.Although he was very reluctant, he still walked towards home obediently.