Chapter 97

This chapter was a pain in the ass to translate

Sorry for the late chapter, I was busy, but here you guys go, Enjoy.

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"What are you thinking?" Makino blushed shyly, turned her head, and whispered, "We're going to sleep."

"All right!" Ron turned away with some disappointment.

Watching Ron leave, Nojiko's eyes rolled, and she walked over to Makino. "Hey Makino, don't you want to do it?"

"What do you mean?" Makino rolled her eyes. "Go to sleep!"

"All right!" Nojiko muttered, and the two continued to rest.

Ron, who walked out of the room, thought about it. Next, should he go to upgrade the skills of Tashigi and Mikita?

Tashigi was also forced by him on his pirate ship, her strength mainly lies in her swordsmanship. If he were to enhance her skills, it would be to improve her swordsmanship ability. If her swordsmanship were at its peak, her strength should be the highest among the girls. And if he were to ignore her, wouldn't he be missing out?

And Mikita is even more interesting. This girl is now a prisoner, Wouldn't it be foolish to grant her skill points?

"Hmm... But Tashigi has been with me for so long. I trust her!" Ron thought for a moment then walked outside the room where Tashigi and Mikita were staying and knocked on the door.

"Who is it?" Inside the room came Tashigi's voice.

"It's me!"

Soon after, Tashigi opened the door. Her attire was simple, but there was something off with Mikita who was on the bed, she was tossing and turning at the moment.

"This..." Ron pointed to Mikita. "Does she always sleep like this?"

"You mean this?" Tashigi gritted her teeth. "I've had enough of her!"

"Oh, all right!" Ron stroked his forehead, feeling sorry for Tashigi in his heart. Then he said, "That... let's leave that matter for another time, I'm here for something!"

"Say it, I'm tired and want to rest!" Tashigi didn't give Ron a nice look.

"Okay, but don't you want to hear about the benefits I come to bring?" Ron looked at Tashigi helplessly.

"What benefits?" Tashigi looked at Ron curiously. She knew Ron wouldn't speak without reason. What really was the reason for his visit at this hour?

"Huh! What benefits are you talking about?" Mikita, who had just woken up suddenly, knelt on the bed and looked at them while stretching. Her big eyes were full of curiosity.

"It's for you to..." Ron glanced at her. His eyes inadvertently skimmed over her figure a few times. Cough-Cough, it seems this woman still has some potential.

"Cut it out!" Mikita pouted, turning her head. But the corners of her eyes were still trained on Ron, clearly curious about his intentions.

Ron first casually closed the door, then walked up to Tashigi and looked at her face. The girl had always given the impression of being tenacious, strong, and competitive.

At this moment, when Ron looked at her like this, her face turned red with embarrassment.

"What are you doing?" Tashigi asked in a whisper, glancing at Mikita next to her.

"How is your swordsmanship training?" Ron asked.

"Swordsmanship? I practice every day when I have free time, and I feel much stronger than before!" Tashigi's face froze, and she said solemnly, "I believe that if I continue to train, I can definitely become stronger!"

Ron smiled slightly. "Ever wonder how I reached the level of a Great Swordsman at this age? Well, I'll tell you the secret. By the way, do you want to become a Great Swordsman?"

Ron felt that even if Tashigi's strength did not reach the level of a Great Swordsman, she would be close to that level. After all, she was not inferior to himself when he began. It was just that the number of skills to improve was limited, and she could only reach the level of a Great Swordsman when all her skills are at the max level. Because It was only after awakening his Haki that he was able to defeat Hawkeye Mihawk.

"This, really?" Tashigi's eyes widened in shock as she looked at Ron.

"Of course, it's true!" Ron nodded.

Nearby, Mikita also stared with wide eyes, her heart shocked. This guy had reached the realm of a Great Swordsman at such a young age. And is actually going to reveal his secret as to how?

Mikita looked at Ron without blinking, feeling like she was about to uncover his biggest secret. Of course, she couldn't let this opportunity slip by. Though she didn't know why Ron wasn't avoiding her, she couldn't miss such a chance.

"Well, let's get to it!" Ron smiled and opened his right hand, placing it on her head, as Tashigi looked on, puzzled.

"Open Tashigi's data panel!"

Character name: Tashigi

Strength: 9

Physique: 9

Agility: 10

Spirit: 8

Skill:

Swordsmanship: 9

Marine Fighting Technique: 5

Warship Command: 2 (T/N: As a lieutenant, I'm sure they must know how to command a battleship)

Tashigi possessed three skills. The level of warship command was only two, perhaps because she had very little command authority. However, her Marine fighting technique and swordsmanship were relatively high, especially her swordsmanship, which was at level nine, a testament to her daily hard work.

But that was still not enough for Ron. The great swordsmen he knew had levels of fifty or sixty in swordsmanship. Hawkeye Mihawk's swordsmanship might even be close to one hundred.

Tashigi's swordsmanship still had plenty of room for improvement.

"Let's add a little... Swordsmanship: 9+1+1+1... Marine Fighting technique: 5+1+1+1..."

Ron instantly filled both of Tashigi's skills, and her data panel changed dramatically. (T/N: Just know that although she has max-level swordsmanship, she doesn't have Haki or Ron's strength, the guy has over 200 attributes in all of his base stats, so she match him in technique but not strength and Haki)

Character name: Tashigi

Strength: 36

Physique: 34

Agility: 38

Spirit: 29

Skill:

Navy Swordsmanship: 100 (Full Level)

Marine Fighting Technique: 100 (Full Level)

Warship Command: 2

Although only two skills leveled up, the increase in strength was substantial, almost transformative.

Now Tashigi's strength could even rival the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Although she might not be on the level of the Four Emperors or the Admirals, but for a Vice Admiral, she would be a formidable opponent, not easily defeated.

Indeed, Tashigi's current strength surpassed that of a Rear Admirals, approaching the level of Vice Admirals.

Ron withdrew his hand and looked at Tashigi, who now exuded a concentrated and sharp aura, the kind only someone with extremely high swordsmanship skills could possess, akin to some sword masters of the past age. (T/N: IDK, maybe like sword god Ryuma)

Tashigi slowly opened her eyes, and they gleamed with a cold intensity, a stark contrast to Mikita's who was filled with fear and confusion.

Mikita felt a chill, a sense of impending danger. How did Tashigi become so powerful all of a sudden?

"So powerful!" Tashigi exclaimed, looking at her hands. Then she stretched out her arms and body, feeling the surge of power within her. "Is this the secret to becoming a Great Swordsman? It's incredible!"

"Your current swordsmanship and fighting abilities have reached the level of a master swordsman. However, your physical strength still needs improvement. With further cultivation, you could reach the level of Great swordsman, which equates to the strength of a Vice Admiral at Navy Headquarters," Ron explained.

"The strength of a Vice Admiral at the Navy Headquarters?" Tashigi was stunned. Had she really imagined herself becoming a high-ranking officer at Navy Headquarters?

As she felt the understanding and comprehension of swordsmanship and fighting abilities in her mind, Tashigi realized that what Ron said was not exaggerated. She truly possessed these powers now.

Seeing the curiosity in Tashigi's eyes, Ron smiled and didn't explain further. He waved his hand and turned away.

"Hey..." Tashigi suddenly called out to Ron and hurried over.