Rankyaku

As usual Toshiro woke up in the morning and went to Dock-1, he went staright to the large open space which was dedicated to build the new ship. There were already lot of workers gathered here waiting for Foreman Kaku to showup. After half-hour kaku showed up with his two assistants and spoke up-

"Ah, you guys didn't wait for long, did you?" as he said he looked up to Toshiro and said, "Our Galley-la's new genius has also come." while laughing.

"I still have lot to learn Kaku-san." Toshiro said politely.

"I heard you completely learnt woodworks and bolting from Lucci? I was really surprised, let me see your work today. If you can surprise me I will allow you to work on this project. I can't allow for you to work on the ship if you are not skilled. The ship is meant to carry the hopes of the people on these vast seas. So do you accept?" Kaku said as he looked at Toshiro.

"I accept Kaku-san, but i have a condition of my own. If you find my work satisfactory, will you teach me keel building, mechanics & dignostics?" Toshiro asked with some expectation evident in his eyes.

Kaku listened to Toshiro and walked forward, and placed his hand on the shoulder and thumb touching the neck, and asked "Why do you want to learn so much about ship building?"

Toshiro remembered Kaku's ability to detect lies just by placing a finger on the pulse and that is exactly what he is doing now.

'If I lie now, I would easily get caught by this second strongest CP9 assassin. So it is better to just say the truth.'

"I want to build a ship which is strong enough to take on any tide, withstand any damage and move in these seas like a wind." Toshiro said looking straight at Kaku.

Kaku stared at Toshiro for few seconds and a smile came on his face, "Good, then I agree as well, as long as you prove that you have sufficient skill in what you learned from Lucci over the past week, I am willing to teach you what I know."

"Now lets start by showing what you learnt."

Toshiro nodded and went forward to the work bench and stared at the blue rpints for some time and started working on the Logs that were placed on the side. everyone was looking at the him and were surprised to see such skill and precision. After one hour the first section of the blue print is done. He wiped off his sweat on fore head and looked at Kaku and said-

"So, what do you think Kaku-san?"

"Honestly kid, I am surprised that you have learnt what you did just now in a few days. And yes, you pass. You will be working with us in the Project and I will be teaching you what you want to learn starting today." Kaku said with a smile while adjusting his cap.

The remaining workers also have a welcoming smile on their faces. They were naturally happy to work along with skilled person.

"So, follow me kid let's start the lessons. You will learn while I am working." Kaku waved his hand and went to wards the platform.

'Goal achieved!!' Toshiro said to himself.

'Edith, extract skill.'

[Host, please choose target.]

'Target is Kaku.'

[Following are the skills which can be extracted.]

Kaku is also very proficient in various fields and has many skills. But since Toshiro decided on what to extract early on, he quickly chose-

'Extract skill Rankyaku.'

[Extracting skill Rankyaku. Consuming 1 card point. Remining time for extraction- 59 minutes 56 seconds]

'So this also takes same time as Soru.'

Toshiro followed him to the platform and started assisting Kaku while the latter was guiding. This went on for some time until familier sound was heard-

*Ding*

[Congratulations Host for learning Ship Building: Keel creation.]

[Congratulations Host on successful extraction of skill, Rankyaku.]

Toshiro was elated and started paying more attention to what Kaku is saying while also integrating the new skill Ship Building: Keel creation, like last time he felt little dizzy for few minutes and understood the new knowledge.

The day went just like that and he made some progress on his new skill and Kaku was shocked by how fast Toshiro was learning. He was impressed by him and decided to teach him more enthusiastically.

Today he went home with paulie again and had some supper. Later when Paulie left home he decided to integrate with the new skill.

'Edith, Integrate Rankyaku.'

[Affirmative host, Please get ready.]

the next second he felt the pain over his body but it is not as intense as the first two times. He was able to maintain his clarity as he girted his teeth.

After half hour the process is completed and his body is enhance by a slight margin once again.

'Looks like as long as my body is strong enough i don't have to go through the same pain again and again. That's a good sign. In the future when by body is strong enough i can integrate with skills whenever I want. I won't have to wait until iam alone.' Toshiro mused.

he got up and did some stretches and looked himself in the mirror, he doesn't seem any diffrent from before and has swimmers body. But his muscle strength is nothing to be scoffed at.

'I think by now i should have reached strength of 2000 doriki'

He left home quickly after packing his things and went to the secluded place for practice.

'First off lets try the new skill.'

"Rankyaku"

He flicked his leg very fast and a wave of compressed air was created, which can be seen with the naked eye, and went forward like a projectile towards the wooden stump placed as a target. When the attack hit the wood, it made a sharp slice quarter way through it.

'It really is a strong technique. even though it is no where as strong as the sword techniques, once mastered it will be a lethal force on its own. The only problem with this technique is the path of the projectile is fixed. Even though it is extremely fast, It cannot defeat the monsters in the second half of grand line, however it is really a best skill which is compatible with a sword.'

'It's Time to start grinding!!'

"Rankyaku!!"