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After Olvia's reminder, Shin adjusted his teaching method, focusing on Hancock's technique and fundamentals.
Every true master swordsman forges their own path, their own unique style. Shin could only provide Hancock with the basics—the rest was up to her to discover.
Two years passed.
Hancock laid solid fundamentals during their time in Wano.
Her swordsmanship wasn't yet masterful, but her basics were strong. Swordsmanship wasn't something that could be mastered overnight.
Besides, Hancock was still young—she needed more time to hone her skills. Practicing swordsmanship also supplemented her offensive capabilities. While the Love-Love Fruit wasn't weak, it wasn't overwhelmingly powerful either.
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"Planning to leave Wano?" Olvia asked Shin.
"How did you know?" Shin was surprised. When did Olvia become so perceptive? He hadn't said anything.
"I've been watching you these past few days. You seem to have the urge to leave..." Olvia said with a smile.
"You're right. It's time to leave Wano. We've been here for quite a while." Two years in Wano was long enough. It was time to see other places.
"Pack up. We're leaving." Shin called out to Hancock and Robin.
Robin closed the book she was reading—a historical text about Wano. She had read it at least ten times. Shin didn't understand how she could find such a dry subject so captivating.
Robin must have inherited her love of history from Olvia.
"Shin-nii, do we have a destination?" Hancock asked, coming to his side.
"Not yet. We'll just drift for a while," Shin replied, shaking his head. He had no specific destination in mind. They'd just explore the New World for now.
Two days later, Shin's ship was sailing on the open sea. Though it had been docked for two years, it had been well-maintained. A single word from Shin—and the Daimyos of Wano wouldn't dare to neglect it.
After all, Shin had killed Kurozumi Orochi and driven out the Beast Pirates. The people of Wano were grateful to him. If Shin had wanted to become the shogun of Wano, no one would have objected.
But Shin had no interest in ruling such a small country. Though Wano wasn't small, compared to the entire world, it was insignificant.
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News of Shin's departure from Wano reached those who were paying attention, including Kaido of the Beast Pirates.
"Shin Uzumaki has left Wano." Kaido clenched his fists.
The Beast Pirates had grown significantly in the past two years, but his own strength hadn't improved much.
At his level, improving was difficult. He still wasn't confident he could defeat Shin.
And without confidence, Kaido wouldn't act. Though he appeared to be a brute, he was extremely cautious.
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The Five Elders and the Marines also received the news, but they took no action.
The Marines had undergone significant changes. Sengoku had become Fleet Admiral, and Sakazuki and the others had finally become Admirals.
The three Marine Admirals—Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji—had been promoted earlier than in the original story, all due to Shin's influence.
Shin had severely injured Kong, forcing Sengoku to take over as Fleet Admiral ahead of schedule. And Akainu and the others had accumulated enough merits, so they became Admirals.
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"I didn't expect Sengoku to become Fleet Admiral, and for Akainu and the others to become Admirals."
Shin held a two-year-old newspaper.
Wano was a great place, but the only downside was its lack of information from the outside world.
Shin was just now learning about events from two years ago.
"It's probably related to you. Kong was severely injured by you—he couldn't continue as Fleet Admiral." Olvia said.
She was smart. Olvia's guess was almost spot-on. If not for Shin, the three of them would still be Vice Admirals.
So, they should probably thank Shin.
But if they ever met, they would likely just fight.
"I'm surprised Kong is still alive..." Shin was surprised that Kong was still alive. The people of this world truly had tenacious life force.
According to the intel, though Kong had survived, his condition was critical.
The Marines hadn't revealed the specific details, but Shin, having been the one who attacked him, could guess Kong's current condition.
Even if he had survived, it was worse than death. He would likely be a living vegetable for the rest of his life.
With all his bones shattered, he probably couldn't even speak.
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"The most important thing is the situation on the seas." Robin handed Shin a more recent newspaper.
"Shin-nii, the seas have become chaotic."
Shin took it and read. Indeed, the seas had become truly chaotic. The Whitebeard Pirates and the Beast Pirates had clashed several times.
The Big Mom Pirates had destroyed numerous pirate crews and occupied countless islands, and also had friction with the Whitebeard Pirates.
And then there was the rising Red-Haired Pirates. Though their crew was small, they had already established a foothold in the New World.
Many veteran great pirates had been defeated by the Red-Haired Pirates. And the fact that Red-Haired Shanks was a former apprentice of the Roger Pirates had also been exposed.
Now, some pirate crews that had a grudge against the Roger Pirates were targeting Red-Haired Shanks.
Though Roger was the Pirate King, it didn't mean he had no enemies. On the contrary, Roger's enemies were numerous and very powerful.
For the Red-Haired Pirates, this was a great trial. But if they could endure it, then the Red-Haired Pirates could soar to the top.
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"Shin-nii, let's make a name for ourselves in the New World too—" Hancock said, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Shin.
"I don't think that Whitebeard deserves to be called the World's Strongest Man. Only Shin-nii is worthy." Hancock said with a hint of disdain when she mentioned Whitebeard.
Shin is much stronger than him. Why is Whitebeard called the world's strongest man?
"Hancock, don't provoke Shin into fighting Whitebeard." Olvia chided Hancock.
"Don't you think Shin-nii can beat Whitebeard?" Hancock retorted, dissatisfied.
Olvia shook her head slightly.
Whitebeard was called the World's Strongest Man and was recognized as such. He was undoubtedly powerful.
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