Pirate: I'm Luffy's uncle

"Let me be the strongest navy. Let the child grow up and choose his own path, dad." Tiger said softly to Garp.

"Humph, anyway, as long as you don't go to sea to be a pirate!" Garp said in a muffled voice.

"Okay, since you want us to become the strongest marines, can you take action? I can't wait to start the special training."

Although Ace said nothing, his longing eyes betrayed his desire to become stronger.

"It seems that the previous training is not enough for you. Since it is your own decision, don't blame me for setting more stringent training for you. Come with me." As Garp said, he turned and headed towards the jungle. Walk into the depths.

Tiger and Ace looked at each other, followed Garp silently, and entered the jungle together.

Passing through dense woods, we walked into the depths of the mountain forest.

The surrounding trees were getting taller and denser, and there were strange roars coming from the depths of the forest, as if there were some beasts hiding in the deepest part.

"Here we are, this is the training place I prepared for you." Garp stopped and stood on an open grassland.

The surrounding tall woods circled the open space like a wall, as if it were a natural fighting arena.

There are several huge stones standing in the field, as if they were moved here by humans.

"You are now physically capable of learning the Six Postures. I heard from Bogart that you have mastered shaving. Then you can first try to learn the Moon Step and Lan Kou alone.

Once you have the basics of shaving, I believe it won’t take you long to learn the moon step and the lanky foot.

The finger guns and iron blocks in the Six Styles all use the strength of the whole body to harden one's body for attack and defense.

After you have fully mastered these two styles, you will get twice the result with half the effort if you learn how to use Armed Color Haki, and the intensity of Armed Color will be more powerful than those who have just awakened.

The paper-painting technique is used to predict the opponent's attack through the changes in airflow caused by the opponent's movements, so as to avoid it in advance. Mastering this technique can make it easier for you to learn the power of seeing and hearing.

As for Ace, you'd better exercise your body properly first, and you can wait until you grow up to learn the six postures. "

Garp gave them the most appropriate advice at this time based on Tiger Ace's current abilities.

"I can't stay here for too long, so I'll give you special training on finger guns, iron blocks, and paper drawings in a few days." Garp smiled maliciously, as if he was looking forward to the next training.

"...No problem, just come on." Tiger saw Karp's "sinister" smile and said bravely.

Although Ace on the side was not very satisfied with Garp's arrangement, he didn't say much and silently began to exercise on his own.

"If you see that stone, start practicing with your fists against that stone from tomorrow on.

When you can break it with your fists, switch to your fingers and continue practicing against the stone next to you.

As long as you break all the stones in this clearing with your fingers, you will also learn how to use the finger gun. "

Tiger looked at the stones, the smallest of which were more than 8 meters long, and the largest of which was over 15 meters, and swallowed his saliva.

"Now, while I'm still here, I'll give you some special training on iron blocks and paper painting." After saying that, he threw a piece of cloth from an unknown source to Tiger and told him to cover his eyes.

Tiger took the cloth and tied it to his eyes resignedly.

"Use your senses to feel the changes in the airflow around me when I move, and try to avoid my attacks.

If you can't do that, then gather all your strength, tighten your muscles, and defend against my attack. ” Karp gave him a little advice before starting.

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Ace looked at Tiger, who was being repeatedly knocked away by Garp, and shuddered, thinking: This uncle is really miserable. He can hardly bear the old man's fists, and he will continue to be beaten.

The high sun gradually sets.

Time passes from morning to dusk.

Except for taking a break at noon when he roasted the Neptune type that Garp had killed for lunch, Tiger had been beaten all the time.

During training on the ship, he had never been able to dodge any of Garp's attacks without blindfolding him, let alone now.

He could only follow what Garp said, mobilize all his strength, and tighten his muscles to meet Garp's fist.

After being beaten all morning, Tiger was finally able to feel the slight flow of air.

However, with this vague feeling, it was naturally impossible to avoid Garp's attack, even though Garp did not attack seriously.

Time and time again I tried to dodge the attack by shaving and the fuzzy feeling, but failed again and again.

Looking at Tiger, who was completely exhausted and lying on the ground gasping for air, Garp stopped with satisfaction.

"Hahahaha, that's it for today. I will come back tomorrow to train you properly."

Tiger and Ace, who were both lying on the ground, looked at each other and saw the unyielding will in each other's eyes.

In the morning, Ace was still doing physical training alone in silence. After lunch, Garp felt that this was too "monotonous".

So he went into the forest and brought out a group of 12 monkeys of unknown species.

These monkeys not only know fighting skills, but also some simple coordination.

Ace spent one afternoon fighting these monkeys. At only 3 years old, he was severely defeated by these monkeys.

After resting for a while and looking at the sun that was about to set, Tiger struggled to get up from the ground.

"Dad, do you want to take Ace to your house for dinner? Maginot is waiting for me at home."

"Now is not the time, let's go back to Dadan."

"Okay then. I'll go back first and come back tomorrow." Tiger didn't force it, after all, Ace's identity was a bit sensitive.

"See you tomorrow, Ace."

Ace, who was lying on the ground, didn't respond to him and just waved silently.

I took the large sea king that I hadn't eaten at noon and dragged my tired body back to the tavern.

Night had just fallen.

There are many customers in the pub happily drinking wine.

After going around to the back kitchen and handing the Neptune species to the chef, Tiger entered the tavern from the back kitchen.

"You're back, Brother Tiger. You haven't eaten yet, I'll prepare food for you right away." After seeing Tiger coming back, Maginot wanted to get up and go to the kitchen.

"No need, I just came out of the kitchen and asked the chef to do the cooking. Stop working." Tiger stopped Maginot and explained.

Taking Maginot to sit at the checkout counter, Tiger recounted what happened today to Maginot, letting her know about Ace's existence, but did not tell her Ace's identity.

He just told her that he had a 3-year-old nephew living in the mountains.

"Yeah, then I'll prepare some lunches tomorrow. You can bring them to Mr. Garp and little Ace. Although I haven't seen him, I think he must be a cute child."

Maginot's character of liking children turns out to be something she has had since she was a child. She is obviously still a child, Tiger thought to himself.

"Okay, I will tell Ace that there is an aunt in the village who likes him," Tiger said with a smile.

"Disgusting... I'll ignore you." Maginot shyly ran away to deliver wine to the guest who was clamoring for another drink.