430. Gaban: I Want To Place A Bet Too

Paradise, Fwamai Island.

It's a very remote and pristine island, so poor that it's not even charted.

The cold sea water, the salty sea breeze, the turbulent waves—all around, a real seascape slowly unfolds.

Crash!!!

The sea water surged, and a figure quickly emerged from the water, causing waves of snow-white splashes.

Boom!!!

Immediately afterwards, there was a loud noise, and a huge black shadow fell to the ground, creating a massive crater on the beach, embedding itself into the sand.

Bang bang bang!!!

The figure patted the muddy water off his hands as the hot sun shone on his body, reflecting a handsome young face.

"Hey!! The old man can have a feast tonight."

The boy grinned wide, revealing his pink gums, looking extremely happy.

His name was Jasper Harry, a fisherman born and raised on the island. He was born with brute strength and, having spent his life at sea, had developed a strong physique.

Of course, it's just good.

It may be because the magnetic field of the Grand Line is different from that of the Four Seas, and the starting point per capita is much higher than that of residents of the Four Seas.

Therefore, Harry does not have a monstrous physique.

But all of this changed after he saved the old man.

Harry, who couldn't read a word, didn't pay too much attention to news from the outside world. Although he didn't know what kind of person he salvaged, judging from the heavy weight, the old man had to be strong.

Unfortunately, all the limbs were chopped off.

However, the kind-hearted Harry still took the old man in.

After getting along for a while, although he still didn't know the origin of the old man, Harry had a rough judgment from their conversations.

The old man was a pirate, and a very powerful one.

Of course, none of this was Harry's business.

For him, living peacefully on this island, marrying a wife, having children, and finally dying here was the most real desire in his heart.

However, without the old man's help, his strength would not have improved so quickly.

In the past, he might have been able to barely survive the treacherous weather in the sea, but if he encountered any large sea beasts or Sea Kings, he would have had to run for his life.

But after just a few years of training, he had almost undergone a transformation.

Especially after mastering the power called Haki, his strength had made a qualitative leap.

However, he was still the simple young fisherman.

These powerful means were just tools that allowed him to survive better.

He had no ambitions from this.

He had always been himself.

While dragging the huge Sea King and thinking about a hundred ways of cooking it, Harry couldn't help drooling, and he sped up his pace a little.

Soon, he arrived at his residence.

A wooden house in front of the village.

Squeak!!!

Pushing open the old wooden door, there was a tooth-breaking friction sound.

Harry threw the Sea King at the door and strode into the house. A large amount of sunlight came in, and the facilities inside became visible.

The house was surrounded by walls, and there was only a bed in front of him.

Lying on it was a man with all his limbs broken off, but judging from the rise and fall of his chest, his vital signs were still stable.

Even though it was not the first time he saw it, Harry still found it magical.

The moment Harry fished the old man out, he was basically out of breath. The severe injuries, coupled with the immersion in sea water, would have killed an ordinary person long ago.

But the man in front of him survived tenaciously and became stronger day by day.

"Back already?"

The man on the bed stared at the ceiling, his tone indifferent.

"Yeah, I went into the sea and caught a Sea King. It's just enough for today's dinner."

Harry was used to the other man's attitude and didn't mind it.

Since he started training, his appetite had grown steadily, and the old man's appetite was also quite large, so a small Sea King was really not enough for the two of them.

"Oh? A Sea King? Small one?"

Hearing this, the man on the bed suddenly lit up and turned his head.

Gaban!!

If Rayleigh were here, he would surely recognize that this guy was Gaban who disappeared after the Summit War!

"Have you mastered Armament Haki?"

"Yeah, if you mean the power that's like armor, I've managed to get the hang of it."

Harry nodded, and the black Haki suddenly began to wrap around his palm, hardening in an instant.

"You can achieve this level just after awakening. It seems your talent is indeed good."

Gaban's eyes flashed with something strange.

When he first met this young man, he was moved by his simplicity and honesty. But as he got to know him better, he discovered the huge power hidden within him.

Not only physically, but also mentally strong!

"You can proceed to the next stage of training."

Harry scratched his head with a silly smile, "Next stage?"

"That's right. In addition to Armament Haki, there's also Observation Haki and Conqueror's Haki. What I want to teach you next is the Observation Haki's training method."

Gaban nodded slightly and explained carefully, "This island is no longer suitable for your practice. It's time to leave here."

"I'm not leaving."

Harry's eyes were calm, as if he was just stating a fact, but he looked even more determined.

Becoming stronger is not his goal; it is just a means of living.

"..."

Gaban was speechless, knowing this boy had a stubborn temper, so he did not try to persuade him.

"Then find me a Den Den Mushi, a wild one."

Den Den Mushi are a type of insect that grows naturally, but to make calls, you need to manually install some parts on them, such as microphones and dialers.

"No problem!"

Harry smiled, patted his chest, and assured loudly.

There are a lot of these things on the island.

After chatting with Gaban for a while, Harry walked back outside and began to dispose of the Sea King's body.

Looking at the boy's busy figure, Gaban silently said sorry in his heart.

He was also going to start betting on the new era!!

Jasper Harry, no, his original name should be Jasper D. Harry.

He discovered this secret by chance when he saw the relics left by Harry's parents.

Of course, it was not just because of the anonymity of a so-called D, but also because of his recognition of this young man.

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