6 6. Sea Voyage Invitation. Enhanced version of the Marines Six Styles?

│3rd Person POV│

[Grand Line, New World, Sphinx, Moby-Dick…]

"Setting sail for an adventure?"

Upon hearing this, Ron was taken aback. Having just completed Copying the Phoenix Fruit's ability, he was in the midst of continuous training to strengthen himself. Why, then, were they proposing to embark on a sea voyage?

However, observing the hopeful expressions on Thatch and Ace's faces, it seemed they wanted him to join, which made him even more confused.

"Commander Thatch!"

Almost involuntarily, Ron inquired, "I have just succeeded in copying the Phoenix Fruit's ability, and I am not particularly strong myself. Embarking on a sea journey hastily may not be good and it's not like I would have any significant impact!"

Acknowledging this, Thatch and Ace nodded.

Ron, having just recently copied the Phoenix Fruit, hadn't yet reached a sufficient level of development in his own fruit's abilities.

"We understand."

Despite this, Thatch persisted, stating, "There is no danger in going to sea this time. It coincides with the invasion of the Poisonous Wolf Pirates, situated in the border jurisdiction between the Second and Fourth Divisions. We'll act together, and your presence won't pose any risk. Ace and I will ensure your protection."

Thatch then added, "The captain of the Poison Wolf Pirates possesses a Paramecia poisonous gas fruit, and his toxic gas is exceptionally challenging to handle. With your copied abilities, especially Marco's healing fire, you can assist us and alleviate many potential issues."

Ah, now it made sense.

Understanding the reason, Ron stopped to carefully consider their offer.

After all, not only was Thatch kind to him, but the Fourth Team members were also supportive. Going there to treat people posed minimal danger to him and it would also allow him to get more experienced with the Phoenix's Fruits abilities.

"Alright, then."

"Excellent!!"

Both Thatch and Ace were delighted with Ron's agreement. With Ron on board, the mission would be simpler, and potential losses reduced.

With the matter settled, Thatch declared, "Then you should rest for now. We set sail early tomorrow morning."

Thatch and Ace swiftly departed, leaving Ron deep in thought as he continued eating.

Given the current circumstances, Ace and Thatch's friendship seems to be deepening rapidly.

Ron realized that it wouldn't be longer than a year before Thatch obtained the absurdly powerful Dark-Dark Fruit.

When Blackbeard took action, if Ron's strength hadn't increased by a huge margin by then, he would have no means to prevent him from killing Thatch.

Additionally, Blackbeard's interest in the Copy-Copy Fruit hinted at potential threats beyond just attacking Thatch.

"Grow stronger! I need to become stronger, quickly."

In this moment, urgency filled Ron's heart.

After a brief meal, he rushed to the deck, engaging in intense training, leveraging the potent effects of the Phoenix Fruit's healing fire.

As speculated, with the Phoenix Fruit's abilities successfully replicated, the healing fire's impact on Ron's training was extraordinary.

Formerly capped at just three to four hours of training a day, Ron now endured over seven to eight hours of high-intensity training, pushing his limits.

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Early the next morning, ships from the Fourth and Second Divisions departed from Sphinx Island.

"Ron!"

"Ron!"

A cry interrupted Ron's slumber. Rising from his bed, he rubbed his eyes, asking, "Who is it?"

As soon as he opened the door, a hand grabbed him and pulled him outside impatiently.

It was Thatch, looking exceptionally excited, like a bear with stolen honey.

In Thatch's room, Ace and a table with a book on top of it caught Ron's attention.

"Brother Ace!"

After greeting Ace, Ron inquired to Thatch, "Commander Thatch, why have you brought me here so early in the morning?"

"Hehe~!"

Grinning, Thatch quickly closed the door first, before he explained in a small voice, "Ron, here's something great. After we left last night, Ace and I had a drink with Vista. He lost a bet, and this is the loot he gave us."

With that said, Thatch pointed to the book on the table, and continued, "This is the Marine Six Styles, or rather, an enhanced version of Marines Six Styles.

"This guy, Vista, intercepted a World Government affiliated ship protected by a Rear Admiral recently and obtained it. It's an immensely powerful set of physical techniques. Once mastered, especially the Sea Moonwalk, it will be a significant asset to you and Ace, ensuring you won't fall into the sea."

Enhanced version of Marine Six Styles.

World Government secret techniques.

Ron's eyes widened, and his breath quickened.

In the world of One Piece, Devil Fruits, Haki, various Martial Arts, and Swordsmanship paths were the conventional ways to gain strength.

Among them, Swordsmanship relies on talent and a qualified teacher.

Even then, only those with extraordinary talent could become a great swordsman, and take it to the pinnacle level.

Only a handful of people in an entire generation could do it.

Like Roger and Rayleigh from the previous generation. Or Shanks, Mihawk, and Zoro, from the current generation.

While acquiring Devil Fruit powers depends on luck, wealth, connection, strength, etc. Devil Fruits' strange abilities bring about qualitative changes in a person, like with Ron.

Due to his premature birth, his physical capabilities were that of a five or six-year-old child while being a fourteen-year-old teenager. Only after consuming the Copy-Copy Fruit did his body reach the level of an average fourteen-year-old teenager.

Haki is a must-have ability for every strong person, but unfortunately only after reaching a certain level of strength could one start training for awakening the Color of Observation and the Color of Armament.

Not to mention the third and the rarest form of Haki known as Conqueror's Haki.

Conqueror's Haki is an innate ability that you are either born with or not. There's no way to gain Conqueror's Haki through training.

Martial Arts like Marine Six Styles on the other hand can be learned by dedicating lots of hard work. Even without a teacher to pass on the skills, Martial Arts could be learned by anyone as long as they have at least some mediocre amount of talent and a training manual.

Now, this enhanced version of Marine Six Styles represented a significant addition to his arsenal.

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A/N: As stated in the Synopsis, this Fanfic is a translation of a Chinese FanFic.

MTL Name: Navigation: The New King Of The Whitebeard Group, Copying The Phoenix At The Beginning.

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