Capítulo 152: Chapter 152: The Use of Two Sword Intents
"Don't worry, I've got my Observation Haki on. I'll notice if they come back."
Saying this, Li Yuan swept all the papers off the desk, clearing the space.
"Those are documents on various islands..."
Yadina blushed, watching his rough actions, feeling both shy and reproachful.
"None of that is as important as you."
Li Yuan lifted Yadina onto the desk.
An impromptu "office workout" began.
Time flew by during their exercise, and by lunchtime, the five children, tired from playing outside, happily ran home to eat.
"Mom, we're back!!"
The first to return wasn't Esdeath, the eldest sister, but Faraday, the youngest brother.
Yadina was tidying up after their activities, her face still flushed.
Faraday's voice almost startled Yadina, but they had finished a minute early. Had they been a minute later, the children might have caught them.
"Mommy, why is your face so red?"
Faraday asked innocently.
"Your mom was working hard, so she's a bit out of breath and flushed."
"Faraday, what did you do today? Why are you back so early?"
Li Yuan came over, picking up Faraday and asking.
"Dad, we played with other kids; we played a game called 'King,' and it was so much fun."
Faraday tilted his head, thinking, but Esdeath quickly answered first.
"Dad, I want a hug too!!"
Esdeath clung to Li Yuan's leg, looking up with big, eager eyes.
"Alright, alright, come here for a hug!"
Li Yuan bent down to pick up Esdeath as well.
"Dad, I want a hug too!!"
Seeing Li Yuan holding Esdeath and Faraday, Akame, Gai Nie, and Wei Zhuang rushed over, clamoring for hugs.
"Alright, one at a time."
Li Yuan, looking at his children, took them to the chair they had just used and sat down.
He placed Esdeath on his shoulders, had Gai Nie and Wei Zhuang sit on his lap, and held Faraday and Akame in his arms.
Yadina smiled as she watched Li Yuan play with the children, then instructed the servants to bring out the food.
"Mom's back!!" ×4
Soon, Shakky and Lazuli returned as well.
With Shakky's Mirror-Mirror Fruit, Li Yuan and the others would come back to have lunch and dinner with the kids whenever possible, enjoying family time.
"Shakky, help me gather information on the territories occupied by the former Rocks Pirate officers to see if any World Government member nations are in their path. Keep an eye on their expansion."
After lunch, with the children off playing, Li Yuan discussed the Infinity Pirates with the three women.
"I've been gathering intelligence. At their current pace, Shiki and John are the ones most likely to encounter World Government member nations first."
Shakky replied.
"Alright, let me know when they do."
Li Yuan nodded.
"Lazuli, send people to govern the three newly acquired non-World Government nations."
"The Sea Transport King Umit pledged his allegiance to us; mass-produce those medicines you developed and have him transport and sell them."
Li Yuan then addressed Lazuli.
With years of development, Lazuli's Drug-Drug Fruit could enhance the effects of existing medicines significantly.
For instance, a special healing potion could rapidly heal injuries, though it had notable side effects.
But for those on the brink of death, it was a lifesaver. When life is at stake, who cares about side effects?
These medicines were technically failures in Lazuli's research, with the successful ones yet to be made.
Even so, in this world where death is a constant threat, they were unique healing solutions.
Selling them would guarantee a market.
"That would be great; I could expand my herb cultivation bases."
Lazuli was delighted. Although Li Yuan invested heavily in her medical research, she preferred to profit from her products and reinvest rather than constantly take money from Li Yuan.
After discussing for a while, they each went their separate ways, busy with their duties, making time for lunch with the kids a squeezed-in luxury.
Li Yuan assembled all the shipwrights of the Infinity Pirates, including those sent by Umit.
"Can you build the ship to my specifications?"
Li Yuan inquired.
"Captain, we can build it, but its speed might be slow at sea."
One shipwright replied.
Li Yuan's design called for a ship 400 to 500 meters long, and relying solely on sails would make it sluggish.
"Draw up the plans then, let me see the design."
"Leave the propulsion and weapon systems blank; I'll find someone to work on those later."
Li Yuan nodded.
He wanted a massive ship for himself in the seas. If it wasn't impressive, he'd lose face against other pirates with bigger ships.
Even if he didn't use it often, as a pirate, he needed a grand ship befitting his status.
"Yes, Captain!"
The shipwrights agreed, having no choice but to follow Li Yuan's orders.
Li Yuan visited Onigashima in Wano, a place teeming with beasts and monsters, making it uninhabited due to its harsh environment.
However, Li Yuan used it as a trial island for his captains to train against the monsters.
"Yinwa!!!"
Li Yuan called out upon arrival.
"Brother, you're finally here to see Yinwa!!"
A small, shadowy hill suddenly sprouted features and floated toward Li Yuan.
Li Yuan often trained on Onigashima, so Yinwa was left there for convenience.
"Yinwa, seven times gravity!"
Li Yuan ignored Yinwa's playful nature and commanded.
"Coming, coming!!"
Yinwa's massive body pressed down on Li Yuan.
Li Yuan lifted Yinwa's body with both hands, gritting his teeth as he performed simple squats.
Yinwa was naturally heavy, and under seven times gravity, even Li Yuan's physique struggled.
Lifting was one thing; maintaining the lift was another challenge!
Like an average person lifting forty pounds easily but holding it for hours was near impossible.
Even just holding their hands up for hours would be exhausting.
The weight and gravity pressure quickly tired Li Yuan, but he persisted through the fatigue.
His Haki constantly tempered his muscles to alleviate the burden.
Amidst his body-tempering exercises, numerous swordsmanship insights emerged, refining his skills.
"Using two sword intents at once is difficult!"
Li Yuan had been pondering how to wield two sword intents simultaneously.
No great swordsman had ever achieved this in the pirate world.
But Li Yuan believed otherwise; just because others hadn't didn't mean he couldn't.
With the [Sword God's Body Tempering Art], he had the confidence to keep trying, nearly grasping the breakthrough!
When Li Yuan finally exhausted himself, Yinwa removed the gravity.
He returned to the camp on Onigashima, where a feast awaited him to replenish his strength.
After body training, Li Yuan picked up a massive custom-made sword matching his size.
The sword, crafted by Wano's blacksmiths, weighed a thousand pounds!
With the giant sword, Li Yuan plunged into the deep sea, using the ocean's pressure to train his swordsmanship.
As Li Yuan trained, he kept a close eye on the sea's developments.
The tumultuous sea never calmed for anyone.
In the year 1485 of the Sea Calendar:
A year after the Rocks Pirates disbanded, the New World remained chaotic due to Rocks' vast territory.
Despite a year of occupation efforts by the former Rocks Pirate officers, not all of Rocks' lands were claimed.
After the Infinity Pirates seized three non-World Government nations last year, they continued expanding despite the Baikal Kingdom's blockade.
Though the Baikal Kingdom stood in their way, it only blocked part of their path. The Infinity Pirates expanded in other directions, claiming more islands.
As the Infinity Pirates expanded, the Baikal Kingdom sensed an impending threat despite not being invaded yet.
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