She walked into the captain’s quarters, put away her luggage and supplies, and checked the nautical chart again.
Departing from her current location and sailing northeast for about two days, she would be able to reach the island where Shimotsuki Village was located.
If the wind was favorable, the time might be even shorter.
“First stop, Shimotsuki Village,” Luna tapped the location on the chart with her finger, anticipation flashing in her eyes, “Kuina…
I hope I can make it in time.”
She wouldn’t forget that regret in the original work.
In this lifetime, since she had come, she would change what she could.
A future great swordsman crew member was something she wouldn’t let slip away.
Night fell, and the stars emerged.
Luna hoisted a storm lantern, fixed the helm in place, and let the ship sail autonomously along the ocean current and sea breeze.
She sat on the deck, gnawing on the baked flatbread given by Lilia, washing it down with fresh water, and looking at the star-filled sky.
The sea was very quiet, with only the sound of waves lapping against the hull and the rustling sound of the sails being blown.
Lonely?
A bit, but more than that, it was freedom and fulfillment.
She opened the system interface to check today’s gains:
[Basic Taijutsu LV97 → LV102 (12 / 100)]
[Rubber Constitution LV94 → LV99 (89 / 100)] — Only one step away from Level 100.
[Armament Haki Condensation LV41 → LV47 (5 / 100)] — Practical application brings a breakthrough.
[Observation Haki Perception LV57 → LV58 (20 / 100)]
[Acquired new skill: Combat Rhythm Control LV19 (45 / 100)]
[Escape Technique LV7 → LV12 (40 / 100)]
[Stealth LV4 → LV13 (30 / 100)]
In addition, although the battle with Brad was brief, the experience of [Conquerors Haki Control (Novice)] also rose slightly, reaching (52 / 100).
Clearly, fighting strong enemies and facing pressure had a catalytic effect on the improvement of all skills.
“It’s still too slow.” Luna closed the interface and muttered to herself.
She needed more efficient training methods, stronger opponents, and needed…
to master the true usage of Haki as soon as possible.
However, the road was long, and she couldn’t rush it.
She finished the last bite of the baked flatbread, stood up, and stretched her body.
The bruises on her arms had mostly healed under the effects of Rubber Constitution and ointment, and they were estimated to fully recover by tomorrow.
She walked to the bow, held the railing with her hands, and looked out into the dark sea horizon.
In the distance, dolphins leaped out of the water, tracing silver arcs under the moonlight.
Further away, the lights of other ships were faintly visible, possibly merchant ships or other pirates.
This world was huge, wonderful, and also dangerous.
But Luna was not afraid.
She had the system, the Rubber Fruit, the seeds of the three colors of Haki, a clear goal, and the expectations carried by the straw hat on her head.
“Just wait,” she said softly to the sea, “Nami, Robin, Hancock, Kuina…
I will find you one by one.”
“My pirate crew will definitely be the most special one on this great sea.”
The sea breeze blew her black hair, and the strings of the straw hat fluttered gently.
Luna grinned and turned back into the cabin.
She still had to wake up early tomorrow to adjust the course.
Now, it was time to rest.
The “new departure” sailed smoothly in the night, its bow parting the waves, firmly and unwaveringly advancing toward the northeast and toward an unknown adventure.
In the village, Lilia watched Luna’s receding figure and turned to say to the village chief: “Father, I want to eat that fruit.”
And looking at the expression on Lilia’s face, the village chief gradually understood something.
“Do you want to go out to sea?
Fine, after this time I also understand that without strength, one will only end up being bullied by others.
That Devil Fruit is in the ancestral hall; go get it and eat it.
To think that we’ve already fled here and still cannot have peace, I suppose it’s time for me to go chat with those old buddies.”
“Lord Luna, we will definitely meet again.” After silently reciting these words in her heart, Lilia walked toward the ancestral hall.