Chapter 10I can go even faster!Luffy's mind raced quickly."He usually seems unreliable, but you must never take him for a fool."This was Garp's evaluation of his grandson.Especially when it comes to combat, Luffypossesses a talent that is almost abnormal.[Warning: You must not be distracted during combat. Punishment countdown...]Luffy patted his cheeks.Just a little more, just a little bit more!However, his theories could only be tested and realized in the heat of battle.Luffy grinned and looked at Zoro. "Again!"Chapter 10: Even in My Dreams, You Come?"Clack." Zoro sheathed his sword.Luffy let out an "Eh?" in confusion."Why are you putting your sword away?""This is never-ending. I'm going to have some wine and take a good rest." Zoro pointed at Johnny and Usopp and said, "Let those two practice with you."After saying that, he walked to the side, took out a flask, and hurriedly gulped down a large mouthful.He glanced at his trembling hand. "How embarrassing."It was hard to say who was stronger in terms of willpower between Zoro and Luffy.Who couldn't handle repeated back-and-forth sit-ups?Most people in this world have physical constitutions as good as supermen; the only factor determining if one can become strong is spirit and willpower!But in terms of endurance, he admitted there was a bit of a gap between him and Luffy.That ability to fall asleep and wake up in seconds, then be full of energy, was too heaven-defying.Moreover, Luffy had a stomach that could eat like crazy, which was the most terrifying part—instant digestion.If even the Captain is working that hard, it wouldn't make sense for him, a crew member, not to work hard too, right?!Zoro was a proud man. Ever since leaving the Shimotsuki Dojo, he had been working hard toward his dream of becoming the worlds greatest swordsman, even becoming a bounty hunter to find that man.After a short rest, he would continue training!Luffy had been all smiles at first, but now he was no longer laughing and was working himself to the bone.[Warning: Punishment countdown...]Before the voice even finished, Luffy was already looking at Usopp and Johnny.Habit had become second nature.This body no longer needed spurring; by the time Luffy realized it, he felt both frustrated with his own lack of progress and helpless.It was a classic case of the mind wanting one thing while the body did another.Now Luffy was like a fish being baited; [Rapid Recovery] and [Rapid Movement] were like bait being tossed down bit by bit.It was a temptation he couldn't refuse.Usopp was originally just watching the fun from the side, until his eyes met Luffy's.Oh, oh no!He confirmed with a glance that this was not the right person to look at."Eh? Me?"The hair on the back of Usopp's neck stood up.What does this guy want to do?I don't want that kind of thing!"Battle, battle, battle!" Luffy said fanatically.Usopp reminisced about the happy times fishing with Luffy when he first joined the ship.We agreed to slack off together, so why did you suddenly start working so hard?In less than an hour, Usopp was exhausted and collapsed; after all, he wasn't a cultivation maniac like Zoro.[Automatically adjusting based on physical condition. Daily cultivation achieved. Please proceed with Fruit development immediately... Countdown: 30 seconds.][Warning: Punishment countdown...]"Even if you say that, I can't think of any better ideas in my head..."Luffy was a bit troubled. A flash of inspiration had suddenly hit him during [Rapid Movement] earlier, but when he tried to specifically study it, he couldn't grasp the idea for a moment.The development of a Devil Fruit is related to imagination. He had enough innate imagination, but what about subsequent imagination?Imagination is related to what one has seen, experienced, and read.As the saying goes, the more you see, the more things you can naturally think of.Just like the giants Usopp mentioned; he knew of their existence from reading various books and stories since childhood and held them in high esteem.Back in Foosha Village, the only person with any learning was Makino.Teacher Makino taught Luffy, Ace, and the others, going from enthusiastic at first to gently announcing they were idiots in the end."When you go out to sea in the future, remember to find some smart partners."Makino had instructed them as such before they set sail.Language, math, history, geography...Luffy was the type who had to use his fingers to count, and halfway through, he would grin and announce, "Forget it, I give up."[Adjusting to the character's current state. Essential knowledge is necessary to become the Pirate King; this will help with better Fruit ability development.][Random Learning... Elementary Medical Knowledge confirmed. Please execute immediately.]What the heck?Luffy really couldn't keep it together this time.Even learning the sword from Zoro had someone to teach him!What on earth is medical knowledge? We don't even have a doctor on the ship yet.As the countdown ticked toward zero, the muscles on Luffy's face instantly became extremely abstract.Half of his face still held the excited afterglow of the earlier battle, with the corner of his mouth curled as if wanting to laugh, but the other half was shrouded in a cloud of worry as he tried his best to hold back, still unable to find a solution.His eyes instantly turned red, as if he would burst into tears the next second.This distorted expression, half-crying and half-laughing, froze on his face as Luffy's eyeballs turned mechanically."Hey, hey, hey, Luffy, what's with that expression? It's scary!"Usopp, who had been lying on the deck too tired to move, saw Luffy's face completely lose control of its expression. He felt a chill rush from the soles of his feet to the top of his head and jumped up instantly.He was deeply afraid Luffy was thinking up some crazy idea again.Luffy had no time to pay attention to Usopp.There's no doctor on the ship!Even if you want me to learn, I can't learn it on my own.The numbers of the punishment countdown seemed to dance before his eyes. There was no electric shock sensation, but memories of certain even more socially embarrassing random punishments came flooding back.Suddenly, Luffy's pupils, dilated with terror, snapped into focus as if he had caught a life-saving straw.That's right.There's still Nami!Nami was able to tell what illness Joseph had just by his symptoms.He was like a drowning man seeing a piece of driftwood, and his spirits instantly lifted.Usopp and Johnny only saw a blur before their eyes. With a dull thud, the deck was empty, leaving only the cabin door still swinging violently.Immediately following that, a soprano scream erupted from the direction of Nami's room!"Eek! Luffy? You bastard!" Nami's voice carried terror and shamed anger."Oh~ Oh~~"Usopp and Johnny looked at each other, knowing smiles instantly appearing on their faces.Usopp nudged Johnny's shoulder hard with his elbow, winking and grinning. "See, I told you before.""He really did it!"...In Nami's room, she was immersed in a chaotic afternoon nap.The various incidents on the deck earlier were churning in her mind, making her sleep extremely uneasy.In a half-asleep state, Luffy's boisterous laughter still seemed to linger in her ears."So annoying, you even show up in my dreams?"Nami muttered. Just as she was on the threshold of blurring consciousness, a dark shadow burst through her door like a battering ram.Click-clack.Nami's heart almost leaped out of her throat.The intense fright made her bolt upright in bed, her eyes widening in terror as her sleepiness instantly evaporated.To anyone who didn't know better, they would have thought a Marine Admiral had arrived."Na, Nami!""Aaaah! Luffy?!"She saw the intruder clearly; her heart was still pounding, and her face had gone pale."Are you trying to scare me to death?!""Also, I said no entering my room!"She grabbed the pillow next to her and threw it hard, her face flushed red from shock and anger.Luffy didn't seem to hear her and rushed to Nami's bedside with a full will to survive. "Nami, save me!"He explained quickly.If he didn't hurry, he was going to explode!Chapter 11: Rubber Human Body DevelopmentLuffy had experimented before.There was a period of time from the start of the punishment until the 'explosion.'By utilizing his characteristics as a Rubber Human, it wasn't impossible to hold out for ten seconds.During that time, his mind would go blank and his breathing would become rapid, going from comfortable at first to painful in the end. If he continued to resist, it would be like an unlucky person firing a cannon only for it to explode on themselves.Luffy had to hurry; if the arrow was on the string and had to be fired, it would be disastrous!"Medical knowledge? Just because of that!"Nami looked at Luffy acting like he was being chased by a debt collector; she was both annoyed and amused, her previous shock and anger slightly diluted by this ridiculous request.But thinking about it carefully...The more she thought, the angrier she got."I'm a Navigator! A Navigator!! Not a Ship Doctor!!"Nami was so angry her chest heaved violently; her thin camisole nightgown outlined graceful curves that moved like waves blown by the wind with her breathing.Had she now become Luffy's private tutor?
