One hour later, the rising sun dispelled the remaining chill of the night.
The crowd gradually gathered outside the camp. After Paulie and his men counted the number of people, they led the crowd to the next stop.
They had to reach the next island before the supplies were consumed.
They didn't have much time to waste.
Law followed the crowd, looking at Bepo, who seemed to have become stronger again, his heart started to pound.
Damn it!
It's only been one day of training, and there have been visible changes.
What will happen in the long run?
If this goes on, how long will it take for Bepo to surpass him?
Two months? Three months?
No!
Maybe even shorter!
Thinking of this, Law was about to suffocate on the spot.
This was even more so when he saw the exaggerated footprints behind Bepo.
He realized that the pirates under Gawain's command were getting stronger at a speed far more outrageous than he had imagined.
What's even more outrageous is that Lucci, Gin, and others will only get stronger faster than Bepo!
When he realized this, Law even wanted to put down his pride and directly ask to join the group.
No!
He has to hold on!
If he perseveres now, the road ahead will be easier!
"Right."
Bepo moved his shoulders and neck, doing warm-up exercises before the practice, and said to Law unintentionally: "I heard that Franky has brought the Franky Family with him to join Mr. Gawain's command, and now he has become Mr. Gawain's shipwright."
"What did you say?"
Law was startled and panicked on the spot.
He turned his head to look at the location of Gawain's group.
Sure enough.
At this time, Franky had gathered in the crowd, playing with everyone, and even brought the Franky Family to cheer for him!
Many of them even excitedly followed Kuro and Gin to join the training sessions.
So much so that the glacier couldn't help but be a little lively.
Seeing this scene, the tired survivors couldn't help but smile, and their mood improved a lot.
But Law's mood was not so wonderful.
"Law."
Bepo couldn't help but remind him: "If you have any ideas, hurry up."
"I heard from Chopper-senpai..."
"Before entering the Grand Line, Mr. Gawain always ran a small elite team. The number of crew members on his ship stayed in the dozens."
"Even if Franky Family can't all get on board, there are many elites among them who will choose to follow Mr. Gawain to the New World."
"There are not many vacancies on the ship. If they get one spot, you..."
Bepo turned his head and saw that there was no trace of Law beside him.
The latter had turned into a residual shadow and rushed towards Gawain's group in the distance!
"Mr. Gawain!"
"Please let me join you!"
Bang!
In front of everyone, Law stood in front of Gawain, his face full of sincerity.
How could he still be waiting for a better price?
"Uh..."
Gawain didn't react for a while. He was slightly stunned, and just as he was about to speak, Law got anxious first.
To be honest, he really wanted to rub Bepo's head hard.
Bepo keeps saying useless things all day long. Why didn't he tell him such crucial information earlier?!
It seems that Gawain is not waiting for him, but there are not many places on the ship, and now Franky and the Franky Family have taken it first?!
Damn it!
All of this was originally his!
Seeing Gawain in a daze, Law thought he was just about to refuse.
After all, he was once a subordinate of Golden Lion, and he should be standing on the opposite side of Gawain's group. Normal people would be a little defensive at this time.
"My devil fruit ability is very special, you know it first."
Law simply gave it a try: "The Op-Op Fruit is not only extremely powerful in surgical operations, but can even do some unimaginable things."
"For example, directly take out the target's heart without hurting the latter's life."
"Really?!"
Kuro, who hurriedly came over, had his eyes lit up, and instantly thought of the excellent use of this devil fruit's ability in his mind.
With the increasing size of the White Knight Pirate, it is certain that not everyone is as loyal as the core members present, and there should be some who are centrists.
But if the other person's life is in their hands, that's another situation.
Kuro glanced at Gawain.
He knew that Gawain had a kind heart towards his companions and the lower class, but if it were an enemy, Gawain would not show any mercy.
"I can do it!"
Law nodded.
Kuro had a smile on his lips: "Then, as your test to join us, hand over your heart!"
"What do you think, Gawain?"
Gawain did not speak, but just looked at Law lightly; the meaning was self-evident, and the people around him were also watching the show.
Hiss!
Law took a deep breath, raised his hand, pulled out his sword, the sharp edge pointed to his heart, and was about to stab in.
Then a large hand suddenly stopped him.
"That's enough."
The familiar voice made Law pause, and he looked up and saw Gawain, who had a playful smile on his face.
"I'm just teasing you..."
"Newcomer!"
As soon as the words landed, laughter erupted around them. Led by Franky, the crowd hoisted Law into the air and caught him again.
Through the ups and downs, Law's expression changed from panic to helplessness, and finally to laughter.
After the simple welcoming ceremony, everyone came up to greet Law, Franky, and the others, then resumed their training.
As for Bepo, who is already half a member of Gawain's crew, no one was surprised by his inclusion.
Only Lucci looked at Law with a teasing gaze: "Still going to bow to strength now?"
"Of course not!"
Law raised his chin and said eagerly: "Mr. Gawain's existence has proved that even a monster like Golden Lion has been defeated by a more powerful monster."
"As a man, of course, I shouldn't bow to strength!"
Law paused, his eyes full of provocation.
He gave up his dream to join Gawain's ship, and he had paid a lot.
Naturally, he wanted to become a core figure in the team, and it was not impossible to even replace Kuro, the current deputy captain.
Law's talent was certified by Golden Lion. Although Golden Lion did not say it explicitly, the admiring look could not be concealed at all.
Therefore, Law has absolute confidence.
As long as he can be trained by Gawain, his future growth speed will not be slower than anyone else, and it is only a matter of time before he surpasses the others on Gawain's ship.
"By launching a ranking battle, taking the coins from the stronger ones, and establishing your position in the hearts of the people around."
"It's a simple and crude way, but as long as you are strong enough, it's easy to get ahead!"
"So what's the number of the coin in your hand, Lucci?"
Lucci put his hands in his pockets while grinning, revealing a wicked smile.
He raised his hand, took out a coin, and shook it in front of Law's eyes.
The golden coin reflected the sunlight, which was particularly dazzling. At this moment, Law also saw the words engraved on the surface of the coin.
"Number three?!"
"Hmm!"
Lucci put away the coin, and there was only indescribable confidence in his eyes: "But these are the rankings during the Alabasta period. It's hard to say what number I should have now."
"Don't be too arrogant, newcomer."
"Everyone who ranks at the top of this ship is a monster."
"Heh..."
Law remained unfazed, his confidence undiminished.
"That's something I have to try to know!"