Vol. 04 Ch. 22 - Teachers And Student

Arthur's training days continued, in the first week, Arthur was able to use [Soru] and [Rankyaku]. Arthur's ability greatly surprised Zephyr but Zephyr was even more shocked when Tsuru told him about Arthur's plans to sail at sea like the pirates. Zephyr began training Arthur like when Garp trained Luffy, in the hope that Arthur would join the Marine.

Gion who knew Arthur's talent and ability from Tsuru also began to beat ... * cough * ... incited Arthur to change his mind and join the Marine. But Arthur used this opportunity to improve his abilities. At first, Arthur could not do anything with Gion's treatment of him until finally Arthur mastered [Soru] and could slightly compensate for Gion's speed. Until one-day Arthur's curiosity controlled himself and took action in revenge for Gion. While avoiding Gion, Arthur instead ran over and touched Gion's left thigh right on her spider's tattoo.

* Smack *

Gion: "Arthur !?"

Arthur: "I just want to make sure if it's a real tattoo or not." Arthur acted innocently while avoiding Gion's grip.

Gion: "You can ask me !?" Gion had gotten used to the attitude and behavior of the strange young Tenryuubito in front of her.

Arthur: "But you were angry when I asked permission to touch your mole."

Gion: "You think I will answer 'yes, please'. You pervert. " Gion caught Arthur and held it up by pulling his collar up.

Arthur: "Pervert? I just want to know why you make a tattoo on your thigh and why choose a spider? "

Gion: "I just want to cover up embarrassing wounds and I chose spiders because when I was young I was afraid of them." Gion still wanted to answer Arthur's question because he felt there was no harm in giving this answer.

Arthur: "Then you are not young anymore?" Arthur freed himself from Gion's grip and ran without looking back.

Gion: "Arthur !?" Gion returned to pursue Arthur who was far from him.

The relationship between Gion and Arthur is getting closer, they think that it will be like this if you have a sibling. Zephyr and Tsuru also got to know Arthur better and made them think of Arthur like their grandchildren, especially Tsuru. She always washed Arthur before and after his class. Tsuru hopes Arthur can change his intentions, but the ability of her devil fruit can also make Arthur have a clear mind and more focus on training. So Arthur always ran to Tsuru to ask to be washed at least 3 times a day.

Tsuru: "Arthur, what do you think of the World Government?" In the midst of making tactics and strategies class, Tsuru wanted to know more about Arthur's mindset.

Arthur: "Hem ... there is nothing wrong with this system." Arthur answered after a few moments of silence to think.

Tsuru: "The system ...?" Tsuru knew more about Arthur's means.

Arthur: "As long as world leaders use this system well, it will certainly make it easier to regulate the existing kingdoms and their inhabitants." Arthur continued his answer.

Tsuru: "Even if a change is necessary for the good of all, it will create destruction in the process, what do you think?" Tsuru who already knew about Arthur's response about the World Government immediately asked the next question.

Arthur: "The world will not only be destroyed by bad people but also because good people are silent and do nothing." Arthur said while giving Tsuru a deep smile.

Tsuru: "A good sentence, but pay attention to where your boat is going." Tsuru pointed at the table where there were miniature ships in a combat situation and moved one of his ships.

Arthur: "AH ... Tsuru-Bachan, don't move there." Arthur knew that he would lose again in this war simulation.

Lessons from Tsuru are more in intellectual aspect, how to read situations and find positions that benefit him. This ability is what makes Tsuru very scary, with the right order, her fleet can defeat many pirates on the Grand Line. And even more amazing is that all the subordinates in Vice-Admiral Tsuru's fleet are only women.

For almost a month, Zephyr and Tsuru taught Arthur, he had mastered all the [Rokushiki] techniques in the third week. And even now he has been able to use [Rokuogan] even though his strength is not reached maximal. Arthur also showed his talent with a sign of mastery of the technique [Seimei Kikan] which surprised Zephyr. With all of the techniques that Arthur mastered, Zephyr's job now is to persuade him to join the marine if he wants to sail free in the future.

Tsuru was also satisfied with the results Arthur showed in the past month. Arthur began to pioneer information organizations with the help of Sebas in the Blue Sea. Tsuru was a little give in with Arthur's stubbornness with his decision. Even though she had used her devil fruit's ability, even Arthur himself had asked her to use it, but it had not been able to clear his dream of free sailing on the sea.

Only Gion was very eager to invite Arthur to join the Marine. Sometimes Gion forgot that she was facing a 5-year-old child and had lost control. Every time they fight, Gion always limits her ability, where is a Rear Admiral uses all her abilities to face a 5-year-old child. But which 5-year-old child is capable of using all Rokushiki?

Gion: "Arthur, we will return to Marineford the day after tomorrow." Gion wants to say goodbye when they are fighting.

Arthur: "I know, does Gion-Nesan want to quit the Marine and join my ship in the future?"

Gion: "Ha !? No kidding. Are you still serious about your words? " Gion began to worry a little with this little boy in front of him.

Arthur: "I don't want to continue living in Mary Geoise, this is uncomfortably and confined too."

Gion: "You are Tenryuubito, World Noble, even if you want to sail at sea, you can join the marine." Gion still hadn't stopped persuading Arthur, he couldn't imagine himself catching Arthur in her worst possible condition.

Arthur: "Thank you, Gion-Nesan. But I remain on my mind. " Arthur smiled when he was caught by Gion again.

Gion: "You are a strange child." Gion also smiled at this young Tenryuubito.

Admiral Zephyr, Vice-Admiral Tsuru, and Rear-Admiral Gion finally left Mary Geoise and returned to Marineford as a sign of the end of their task of training young Tenryuubito. The four of them did not forget this scene until they met again in the future.

(Back to present)

Arthur, who was on Athena's deck, looked at the Twin Cape getting further while remembering his old memories with Z-Sensei and Tsuru-Bachan. At that time he knew that this incident would definitely occur because of his dreams in opposition to the World Government that made teachers and students face each other. Arthur shook his head and began walking to the lounge room because the Twin Cape had begun to be seen no more.

Hancock: "Arthur! Where did you keep the eternal pose of Foolshout Island? " Arthur heard Hancock shouting his name and closed the door to the lounge casually walking towards his crew members.