coobybook Chapter 13 Dogs and Cats
Chapter 13 Dogs and Cats
Branch training ground.
The sun was blazing overhead.
After two months of rest and recuperation, Allen, now fully recovered, sipped iced juice under a parasol and watched the marines training on the parade ground while wearing sunglasses.
Ta-da...
Dol, having finished his morning exercise, walked over, picked up a towel to wipe his sweat, and gave a cold snort to the leisurely Allen.
"When Commander Smoker was around, you'd at least train for half an hour. Now you don't even bother acting anymore!"
Taking a sip of juice, Allen smiled faintly and said, "I've only just recovered from my injuries, so please understand."
"Tch, you were already better a long time ago, it was only because Dr. Mary kicked you out that you were discharged."
"I really don't know how someone as lazy as you can have such amazing physical skills!"
Dor lost to Allen many times. The reason he kept fighting despite repeated defeats was because Allen basically didn't participate in training and just wandered around eating when he had nothing to do.
It was only after he became the base commander that he spent more time at the training ground.
In her mind, I've been working so hard to cultivate, while he's been standing still...
Next time, he definitely won't be able to beat me!
But every time...
Thinking of this, Dol shook his head helplessly: "No matter how much training they undergo, they can't compare to Devil Fruit users like you..."
thump—
Allen put down the juice, sat up straight in the recliner, and looked intently at Dol.
"W-what's wrong? Did I say something wrong?" Dol was a little nervous in the face of Allen's suddenly serious gaze.
"Dol, I know someone named Matt Kai."
"He knew from the beginning that he didn't have much talent in terms of ability, so he devoted all his energy to physical training."
"From childhood to adulthood, day after day, no matter how bad the weather was, he underwent basic training that was so exaggerated that it was hard for ordinary people to imagine."
"Long-distance running, push-ups, and leg kicks are just simple, basic training methods to push your own limits."
"At first, no one believed in him and mocked his futile efforts."
"But in the final battle, he reached a level that astonished everyone—the highest level that humanity can achieve!"
"He's the strongest man in the world, stronger than any genius!"
……
Dol parted her lips slightly, imagining such an outline in her mind.
The strongest man in the world...
"Effort can surpass genius; this is the philosophy he upheld and has passed on."
Allen spoke slowly.
"But Do you really think he's someone without talent?"
Do you know how difficult it is for a person to persevere?
"Humans are naturally inclined to seek comfort and avoid pain. Perseverance is not a sprint but a marathon. Daily repetition will wear down motivation."
"Prolonged periods of obscurity, loneliness, and doubt can amplify feelings of exhaustion and hasten the decision to give up."
"Persistence, in my opinion, is a remarkable talent. I admire those who have the courage to defy human instinct!"
"I tried, but I couldn't do it."
Allen smiled gently, like a spring breeze brushing across a lake.
"I enjoy life, I love good food, I love the convenience that comes with power and status. I'm just the kind of guy who succumbs to his instincts."
"You're different, Dor."
"You're just as amazing as they are!"
The wind stirred ripples in Dol's heart.
……
After a while, whether it was due to training or something else, the blush on Dor's cheeks faded.
"After all that talk, you're just making excuses for not training!!"
Allen lay down and said lightly, "Oops, we've been found out."
"So what can you do?"
"The base commander can be exempt from training."
"Privilege, oh, this is a privilege~"
Dor spat and returned to the training ground, but Allen's words kept replaying in his mind.
The force of the punch was further amplified.
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During the afternoon session, Allen, who had been feigning sleep, twitched his brow and slowly opened his eyes.
A tall, slender figure in a black suit approached silently.
He was wearing a top black hat, with a white dove perched on his shoulder.
Allen glanced sideways and recognized the person.
Rob Lucci.
Members of CP9, the World Government's secret service organization, whose job is to pursue a dark form of justice.
Claimed to be the strongest weapon in Enies Lobby in 800 years, the most powerful and ruthless killing machine!
As a teenager, he killed 500 kingdom soldiers who were being held hostage by pirates, arguing that these soldiers were so easily captured by pirates, thus causing a crisis for the country.
Only by killing them can we prevent similar situations from happening again.
A person who advocates necessary evil and practices dark justice.
……
"Uchiha Allen, commander of the 179th Marine Branch in the West Blue."
Without introducing himself, the cold voice sounded like a roll call before a trial.
"Foz has escaped from prison. You were the last person I spoke to before he went to jail. Now I need you to relay the contents of our conversation to me word for word to assist with the investigation."
……
Allen chuckled and shook his head: "Haven't you asked me yet?"
"You don't need to know my name, just answer."
"Resisting to answer will be considered disobeying the World Government and will be subject to sanctions."
Lucci revealed the CP department's insignia: "Recognize this, Uchiha Allen."
"The Navy is nothing more than—"
boom!!!!
Before he could finish speaking, a loud bang came from the training ground, drawing the attention of all the marines undergoing training.
Allen remained in the gesture of waving with one hand, giving the marines a slight smile.
"You guys are lucky; you got to rest early."
"Next, it's my personal training session."
……
As the soldiers obeyed and left, Allen turned his gaze to a corner of the wall where dust and smoke were rising.
Step...step...
Lu Qi brushed the rubble off his shoulders and stepped out of the ruins, his gaze icy.
"Who do you think you are?!"
Peng! ! !
His answer was a fist that covered his entire field of vision!
Lu Qi's pupils contracted slightly, and he clenched his fists, neither dodging nor avoiding.
Iron block!!
Clang!
A metallic clang exploded between the two!
Lucci grinned coldly: "A guy who's never even been to headquarters wouldn't understand Iron Body—ah!!!"
Allen's five fingers, like claws, tore a piece of flesh from Lucci's face!
"What did you say? I didn't hear you."
Shaking off the filthy bloodstains, Allen charged forward again, grabbing Lucci by the neck with one hand and lifting him up.
Lu Qi's face flushed red instantly, his breathing became rapid, and he let out a whimper.
"Hey... I'm asking you a question, why are you meowing like a kitten?"
……
"You...you bastard!!"
With a hoarse roar, Lucci's skin rippled eerily in the sunlight, his bones cracked with a teeth-grinding sound, his muscles bulged, and his limbs stretched out.
Golden leopard prints shimmered, and the pupils transformed into vertical beastly eyes.
Zoan-type Cat-Cat Fruit, Leopard Form - Human-Beast Mode!
The sudden surge of power allowed him to break free from Allen's grasp. With a low growl, he unleashed a claw strike brimming with killing intent!
Having anticipated this, Allen sidestepped slightly, still having time to tidy his messy hair.
The ends of her black hair gradually turned icy blue.
Bright red animal markings quietly appeared, and Allen also entered his human-beast form.
Click!
He grabbed Lucci's wrist with his backhand, his nails transforming into dog claws that burrowed into the leopard's flesh.
Suddenly, Lucci felt a tremendous pulling force coming from his arm, and his body involuntarily lurched forward.
Peng! ! !
The next moment, a sharp pain came from my abdomen.
It was Allen's knee strike!
Boom boom boom boom!!!
Lucci was sent flying by the force and crashed heavily into the gun emplacement in the training ground, deforming the thick steel barrel!
……
"Little kitten, get up."
Allen approached step by step, his invisible aura spreading outwards.
Lucci saw it clearly...
A giant, pure white wolf, accompanied by endless wind and snow, approached, its chill piercing straight to the heart!
"Damn it... I am..."
Rob Lucci gritted his teeth, stood up, and roared, "Rob Lucci!!!"
Six Kings Spear!!!
Lucci pushed his palms forward, unleashing a burst of energy from his palms. A powerful shockwave, carrying terrifying force, plowed a furrow in the ground.
The ultimate secret that can only be comprehended by mastering all six styles and cultivating them to their peak is the proof that Lucci is called the "strongest"!
……
brush--
Allen picked up the navy-issue longsword stuck at his feet, and ice crystals gradually spread across the blade.
A giant wolf phantom appeared, roaring as it swung its sword!
White Wolf Kills!!