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'Sorry, Thoth, I lost.'

"It's okay, losing to Nami isn't shameful; she's stronger than you now."

'I will never lose to her again; I will personally beat her back.'

'I need to become stronger, only when I become stronger can I stay by your side forever.'

'Yes, you have me. Your potential will closely follow mine. I will endlessly strive to become stronger, and you will always be the one standing by my side.'

This is not a consolation, and baby5 herself knows that as a "life vessel," her fate and her existence will always be closely linked to Thoth.

She believed that Nami was special, but she herself was also special.

No, Karina is special too; she can use multiple Devil Fruit abilities and even fuse them.

It seems Nojiko is special too; Thoth said her body is flawless. Her potential in every sense is unfathomable.

As she thought about it, baby5 felt helpless and increasingly stressed.

In the rain, Tote's eyes twitched. The mental storm that Baby5 was causing him left him somewhat speechless.

However, Tote agreed with her assumptions, but still, we should thank baby5.

Baby5 was feeling down: "How was I supposed to know that Nami was so easily stimulated to awaken Conqueror's Haki? She's like she's poisonous."

Thoth was speechless. "She has always had that talent. This time, it's all thanks to you."

I'll give you a reward later.

Baby5 got excited, "Really? Then let's go exercise?"

Tote understands exactly what kind of physical exercise is best, and Baby5 understands it even better.

Walking among the rocks

We arrived at the coast.

At that moment, a thick white fog gathered around Thoth, and Smoker appeared with a dark expression, uttering words of displeasure:

"Who do you think this is? I thought some arrogant criminal dared to attack my branch. Do you know that my branch almost sounded the alarm?"

Thoth looked at him speechlessly, "What are you pretending for! Observation Haki isn't just for show."

Smoker was furious, and he couldn't help but raise his voice: "Who do you think would keep their Observation Haki on all the time?"

Thoth looked at him and sighed softly:

"Sigh! Speechless. You know such a simple method for honing your Observation Haki and you don't even know how to use it? What a waste."

Smoker was taken aback, and Thoth smiled and said, "There is a strange connection between the Breath of All Things and Observation Haki."

That's all for now.

Smoker's pupils contracted slightly; he certainly knew the saying, "A true teaching can be contained in a single sentence, while a false one can fill countless volumes."

He glanced at Thoth helplessly, wanting to criticize him, but couldn't bring himself to say it.

"Have you had breakfast yet? Why don't you come to our cafeteria and have some breakfast?"

Thoth glanced at him, then suddenly chuckled, “Come to my place! Call Tashigi too, let’s all go up and have a get-together.”

Smoker looked at Thoth warily, and Thoth chuckled, "There's really no need for you to be so overly cautious."

Because if she really wants to, you can't stop her, right? If she doesn't want to, then nothing I say will make a difference, right?

Smoker looked at Thoth with disdain:

"You're kidding me! Do you think I don't know your methods? That baby 5, wasn't she easily taken away by you?"

"Tashigi is my adjutant. Don't lay a hand on her unless she takes the initiative."

Otherwise, I won't let you off the hook.

Thoth raised his hands, looking at him with a helpless expression: "Am I really that kind of person in your eyes?"

Smoker squinted and remained silent, leaving Thoth utterly speechless. A moment later, Tashigi curiously boarded Thoth's new ship.

She gazed in amazement at the Wood Spirit, brimming with the vitality of green plants, and noticed the various fruits growing on the vines along the fence:

"Wow! Really? Your ship is just too amazing!"

"Thoth, how did you build your ship? It even grows fruit on it?"

"you guess?"

Thoth smiled, with Baby5 following beside him, while Tashigi looked sullen.

When the four of them entered the living room, breakfast was already being prepared at the dining table, and everyone looked over.

With a clang, Zoro suddenly stood up, his eyes wide as he stared at Tashigi.

He swallowed hard, his mouth full of liquor, and pounded his chest, choking with fear.

Amidst violent coughing.

With a dazed look in his eyes, a mixture of disbelief and unease, he stared intently at Tashigi.

Tashigi noticed Zoro's gaze and frowned slightly. "Is there something on my face that makes you look at me like that?"

Zoro took a deep breath, his gaze complicated: "I'm sorry, but your face looks exactly like one of my deceased best friends."

Tashigi blinked, a hint of apology in her eyes: "Please accept my condolences. By the way, my name is Tashigi. I'm from the Navy."

"I am Roronoa Zoro."

Zoro said, pursing his lips. He also noticed the difference between Tashigi and Kuina from the aura she exuded.

Kuina's aura was even more chilling, like a sharp blade drawn from its sheath, while Tashigi was much gentler.

Looking at the katana at her waist, Zoro slowly inhaled and exhaled, but then, a sudden exclamation came from Tashigi's mouth: "Huh? Huh?! Is that katana Wado Ichimonji?"

She quickly took out a palm-sized catalog of famous knives and luxury items from her pocket, flipped through it rapidly, and ran over to the three knives resting on the armrest of the sofa.

"Wow! It really is Wado Ichimonji, and there's even a Sandai Kitetsu."

Tashigi turned to Thoth excitedly, "It's only been half a month, and you've already acquired so many more famous swords?"

"Totetote, how exactly did you get started? Can you teach me?"

Thoth smiled, completely satisfied. Tashigi and Zoro's first meeting was like clocking in for a day's work.

That's really interesting.

An unbelievable

A bewildered and adorable figure.

This is really bad; he really has a terrible sense of humor. But looking at Tashigi like this, he was speechless.

"It's not mine, it belongs to Zoro."

Tashigi blinked, turned to look at Zoro, her eyes pleading: "Can I touch the Wado Ichimonji? Just for a moment, I promise I won't break it."

Zoro's Adam's apple bobbed; he wanted to refuse her, but he didn't know how.

Having the same face was too unfair to him, even though he already knew she wasn't her. Scratching his head vigorously, Zoro said in frustration:

"Do as you please! Don't bother me with breakfast."

Zoro plopped down and took a big bite of the meat pie.

Tashigi turned to Thoth with a blank look in her eyes, a hint of embarrassment in her eyes: "Did I do something wrong?"

Thoth shook his head. "It's alright, Zoro meant no harm. Let's have breakfast first, and after we finish, you can touch him as you like."

Tashigi's eyes lit up, and she looked at Thoth with a bright smile:

Thanks, Toth!

He immediately led them to the dining table to start breakfast, and Smoker and Tashigi were both astonished by the delicious food.

This time, I ate a much larger amount of food than usual for breakfast.

After breakfast.

The rain outside has lessened.

Tashigi sat on the sofa, her eyes shining as she gently stroked the cool, sharp blade of Wado Ichimonji. She was completely mesmerized, and drool was practically dripping from her lips.

"How beautiful! In its simplicity, there is a hidden exquisiteness. Is this the charm of the Wado Ichimonji?"