vncnus Chapter 308 Casual Chat on the Island
Chapter 308 Casual Chat on the Island
Chapter 308: Landing on the Island - Casual Chat
"Huh!!! You won!"
Slad looked completely taken aback, instantly creating distance between himself and Bartolomeo, then gave him a thumbs-up.
"Hahahaha! Let's go, everyone! Let's go ashore and rest! Judging by its appearance, this island isn't very big. If you want to explore, feel free to form a team!"
Ignoring the two lively characters behind him, Mu Chong flicked his white robe and headed towards the center of the island.
"Hey! Belinda! Didn't you need to gather some spare medicine? Come on! I'll go with you!"
Just as everyone else followed Mu Chong toward the center, Caroline suddenly spoke to Belinda from the crowd.
"Yes! I'm worried that those careless guys won't be able to identify the types of herbs, so I need to go and pick the necessary herbs myself! It's so great that you can come with me!"
Belinda's face lit up with delight at Caroline's idea, and she nodded happily repeatedly.
"Hehehehe! Me too! Me too! We just had lunch! It's still a long time before dinner! The captain doesn't need me right now! I'll go with you guys!"
Elsa, who was nearby, overheard Belinda and Caroline's conversation and quickly came over to say she wanted to go too.
So, after some discussion, the four women on board the Freedom, accompanied by a reluctant white cat, began their herb-gathering journey to the nameless island.
"Captain! Is it alright to let Caroline and the others enter the island like this?"
After Caroline and the others left, Didak, now dressed in a white robe, said to Mu Chong with some concern.
"Hey hahaha! Hey! Didak! Don't worry about them! The four of them together are no pushovers! Besides, Mumu's with them!"
Before Mu Chong could answer, Slad, walking alongside Didac, casually put his arm around the other's shoulder and said...
"Hehehe! Is that so? I originally thought it wouldn't be safe for them to travel alone since they're all girls! That's why I asked..."
Feeling Slad's enthusiasm, Didak became a little embarrassed, and unconsciously touched the back of his head as he spoke.
Snapped!
"Oh my! I didn't expect you, a big fat man, to be so chivalrous! Not bad, not bad! You've earned my approval, Bartolomeo!"
No sooner had Didac finished speaking than Bartolomeo slapped him on the shoulder, then said in a manner that suggested he'd been on the ship longer than Didac.
"Hehehe! Barto! You're not as tough as Didak! Aren't you ashamed to say you agree with him?"
Baku, arms crossed, followed in the group, and seeing Bartolomeo's smug expression, couldn't help but tease him.
"What?! Brother Baku! What are you saying? My resilience isn't as good as Didak's? I'm a Barrier-Barrier Fruit user! My defense is invincible!"
Baku's words instantly enraged Bartolomeo, who jumped and danced around the team, trying to prove himself.
"Tch! Barto! Where's your barrier? I haven't seen you use any barriers at all!"
In response to Bartolomeo's vehement defense, Slad retorted directly, his eyes simultaneously scanning the other man's body from head to toe.
"what?"
Upon hearing Slad's words, Bartolomeo's face showed utter confusion. He even forgot to walk, and watching the team getting further and further away, he momentarily forgot to chase after them.
"Hahahaha! With Seastone on your body, where do you get your barrier ability? In terms of sheer physical resilience, you're definitely no match for Didak!"
Just then, Mu Chong, who was walking at the front of the group, suddenly smiled and spoke, then raised his hand and waved, signaling Bartolomeo to follow.
Actually, Bartolomeo had been training diligently ever since he joined the crew, but because he was a Barrier-Barrier Fruit user, he always tried to remove the Seastone during sparring sessions.
Perhaps it was for this reason that Baku, who was in charge of combat training on the Liberty, spoke up and reminded Bartolomeo.
"Hahaha! Captain! My barrier ability is invincible! Once the barrier is activated in battle, I'm already in an invincible position!"
Seeing Mu Chong's gesture, Bartolomeo followed with a grin. Although he had a hunch about what the others were thinking, he still refused to admit it.
"Hehehe! Barto! Your barrier ability is indeed extremely powerful! But it's not invincible! There are many different kinds of Devil Fruit abilities on this ocean. What will you do if you encounter an ability that is not restricted by your barrier?"
Mu Chong had liked Bartolomeo from the very beginning. Although Bartolomeo, as a mafia boss, had a long history of misdeeds, it couldn't overshadow his loyalty and righteousness. That's why Mu Chong patiently explained the meaning to him.
"Hmm? In that case..."
Mu Chong's words made Bartolomeo fall into deep thought. This guy wasn't stupid; how could someone who controlled over a hundred clubs in the underworld not have a brain?
What Mu Chong just said made the others in the team think, especially Enel, who had once encountered someone who could disable a Devil Fruit ability.
"Captain! What if that day ever comes? What if we encounter someone who can restrict Devil Fruit abilities or other abilities during a battle?"
After a brief silence, Didac slowly spoke, voicing the question that had been lingering in his mind.
As Didak asked the question, everyone behind Mu Chong looked up at their captain, their eyes gleaming with a strange light, awaiting his answer.
"Hehehe! Sit down and let's talk!"
Upon hearing Didak's question, Mu Chong did not answer immediately. Instead, he pointed to a lake that appeared ahead, nearly a hundred meters in diameter, and said...
As everyone chatted, they unknowingly arrived at a lake on the island.
The lake in front of us was crystal clear, and large fish were clearly visible. Around the lake, animals were drinking.
There were reindeer with huge antlers, enormous black wild boars with two tusks, and snow-white rabbits; the whole lake seemed exceptionally harmonious.
Mu Chong and the others walked to the lakeside and found a relatively flat spot to sit down. For them, after continuous training, this moment was a welcome respite from the intense work.
After everyone sat down, their eyes turned to Mu Chong, who was sitting at the head of the table, clearly still interested in the question from before.
Mu Chong noticed everyone's gaze, a faint smile appearing on his face, before he began to explain.
"Gentlemen! Since you all boarded the Freedom, I have been emphasizing the importance of the body itself during training, and I have been strengthening the physique of everyone on the Freedom through gravity training. I think you can understand my intention!"
"The so-called Devil Fruit ability is actually a power attached to our bodies. How much power you can exert is inextricably linked to your physical body that is the vessel for it!"
"The reason I made you place such importance on physical training is twofold: first, to enable you to unleash the full power of your Devil Fruits; and second, so that when you lose your Devil Fruit abilities, you won't be at the mercy of others because your bodies are too weak!"
Mu Chong paused slightly, glancing at the group deep in thought, a slight smile playing on his lips. He eagerly anticipated the emergence of a group of powerful individuals aboard the Freedom.