4. The Horse Talisman
Sea Circle Calendar 1500.
East Blue, Logue Town Marine Base
The morning light was slightly hazy, and sparse starlight spread over the base campus.
A strong figure kept running around the school grounds against the slightly cool breeze, with heavy weights tied to his hands and feet.
"Huh...huh..."
Atlas ran wildly while breathing heavily, like bellows twitching.
Its from the four hours of physical training he does every day.
In this world, all abilities must be supported by a strong body.
A fight like that with the Admiral and Four Emperors would last for days and nights. If you don't have any physical strength, you have to take a break halfway through.
He doesn't want to be a man lasting for five seconds.
The sun gradually rose, and Atlas's physical training came to an end.
Atlas picked up a bamboo sword in the corner of the school ground and started to swing it!
Swish! Swish! Swish!
An unedged bamboo sword was danced with great force by him!
Hack! Cut! Cut! Prick! Tear! Sweep!
Atlas has practiced the basic movements in a decent manner, and, of course, he knows these basic movements well.
He doesn't know any other moves; after all, tall buildings rise from the ground.
Didn't Zoro practice the same basic moves when he was little?
Therefore, if you lay a rock-solid foundation, you can quickly become stronger in a short period.
"9992, 9993, 9994..."
Atlas completed this morning's training tasks meticulously, and the ground around him had already been soaked with sweat.
He is now in the world of pirates. Even if this place is the East Blue, which is known as the weakest sea, there are still many "big pirates" that can threaten his life.
After all, his current body is only thirteen years old!
"Training is really tiring. Fortunately, I have the Horse Talisman to help me repair all kinds of hidden injuries in my body. Otherwise, if I practice like this, I will still suffer from hidden injuries even if I don't die. Let alone becoming stronger, it will be difficult for me to live to the age of 30."
After all the training was completed, Atlas lay in the middle of the school field with a big(大) character.
The sun that had just risen shone on his body, and the angular muscles exuded a strong smell of male hormones under the baptism of sweat.
Compared to a year ago, Atlas has changed a lot.
Not only his rapid height but also his earth-shaking strength.
This year, Atlas has done nothing but daily chores - laundry, mopping, etc.
The rest of his time was basically spent on exercising himself, and even his sleeping time was forcibly reduced to 5 hours.
The intensity of this training has gone from being difficult at the beginning to being easy now, mostly thanks to the help of the Horse Talisman.
Atlas is now somewhat grateful that he was not dazzled by the abilities of other talisman at that time but decisively chose the Horse Talisman, which is currently an excellent auxiliary ability for him.
In the world of pirates, physique is the basis of all abilities. Whether you are a devil fruit power or a strong taijutsu master, if you want to become stronger, you cannot avoid a strong physique.
What surprised him even more was that the effect brought by the Horse Talisman was definitely not just what the words "cure all diseases" could express.
It can not only treat various injuries during exercise but also speed up the body's self-healing through continuous eating.
It's a bit similar to the Seimei Kikan (Life Return). During the battle, you can also use your physical strength to restore your wounds, achieving the effect of Zoan Devil Fruit!
After experiments, Atlas discovered that using the Horse Talisman consumes more than just physical strength, and the energy stored in the body can also power the Horse Talisman.
Moreover, with the frequent use, the mark of the spell in his mind gradually faded, which was definitely not the disappearance of his ability.
If he guessed correctly, when the mark disappears completely, the Horse Talisman will turn into Atlas's physical talent, completely becoming an instinct, thus reaching a state similar to awakening!
Of course, it is not as abnormal as devil Fruit Awakening, but at least it will consume less physical strength or energy.
Over the past year, his height has reached an astonishing 1.9 meters.
You must know that before, he was just a little kid over 1.6 meters tall.
Not only that, the rapid intake of nutrients abruptly transformed him from a man with visible ribs to a macho man with broad shoulders and a thin waist, and his arms were about to burst through his cuffs.
His limbs and torso each carry 60 kilograms of weight every day. He never takes them off except for bathing, and he still wears them even when he is doing physical training.
Over the past year, everyone in the entire base has basically been challenged by him.
From being unable to defeat anyone at the beginning to now being invincible below the ensign level, he had no idea how many beatings he received.
Of course, Captain Wright, who had brought him into Marine Base in the first place, was no longer his match, which made Wright depressed for a long time before he recovered.
After lying down for a moment, Atlas patted the non-existent dust on his butt and strode towards the canteen.
Nowadays, he has to eat a meal for ten people to reach eighty percent of fullness. Compared to him a year ago, he is completely different!
"Hey! Uncle Carl, prepare a meal for ten people."
As soon as Atlas entered the cafeteria, he waved his hand to a bearded man, his excitement palpable.
"Huh? Why is it you little brat again..."
The big man with long cheeks, that is, Uncle Carl, suddenly looked downcast. Although he spoke unforgivingly, there was no hint of impatience in his eyes.
Carl Mai, head chef of the base canteen.
We got to know Atlas because of his terrifying appetite, and we admire the young and energetic Atlas very much. After all, he is now a role model for the younger generation in the base!
"...Don't be so stingy, Uncle Carl."
Atlas didn't care and said with a smile.
While he was talking, Atlas's meal was ready. He was not polite, picked up a piece of meat, and stuffed it into his mouth...
Base Colonel's Office...
"Okay, I'll get support as soon as possible!"
Colonel Arthur Randall said seriously.
Arthur Randall, the top commander of the East Blue Logue town Marine Base, was also the one who approved Atlas's enlistment a year ago.
With a snap, Colonel Randall hung up the phone and shouted out the door: "Herald!"
"Sound the alarm immediately and gather the entire school!"
"Yes!"
As he spoke, footsteps sounded farther and farther outside the door...
Woo! Woo!
The emergency siren rang throughout the Marine Base, and all off-duty personnel took quick action, including Atlas, who had just come out of the cafeteria after eating and drinking.
"Hey, now is the time to verify the results of my practice."
Atlas was inexplicably excited, with a stern look on his face, and walked quickly towards the school field...
Five minutes later, everyone was basically assembled.
His Excellency Colonel Arthur Randall, wearing the great cloak of justice, stood at the front of the team, looked at the neat queue with satisfaction, and shouted loudly:
"All of them! A small town in our jurisdiction is being invaded by pirates. Now, all combatants will follow me to uphold justice! Justice must not be blasphemed!"
"Justice! Justice! Justice!"
All the Marines in the school shouted angrily, and Atlas, who was standing in the crowd, was no exception. With adrenaline rushing to his head, he now felt full of power.