章節 17: Chapter 17: Mediocre Swordsmanship Can't Defeat the Arlong Pirates

Explorer, Sword Enlightenment Room.

"Nojiko, are you here to practice with me too?" Rosen turned around, somewhat surprised, looking at Nojiko brought onto the Explorer by Nami.

"Is it okay, Rosen?" Nojiko tilted her head, smiling, "Although I don't have Nami's sailing talent, I'm quite confident in cooking skills."

"And besides, having one more person can save you more time for training, right?"

Hearing this, Rosen couldn't help but nod silently.

"Since you're saying that, Nojiko, I don't see any reason to refuse."

"Welcome to join us, Nojiko."

"Don't worry, I know you want to defeat the Arlong Pirates together with Nami as soon as possible."

"I'll provide you with considerable support."

Rosen smiled and raised his hand to stamp the stamp belonging to the Explorer on Nojiko's hand.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on gaining the second companion. Special reward: 'Novice Swordsman Challenge Permission' X1.]

[Nojiko's attribute information has been updated.]

[Name: Nojiko]

[Age: 20]

[Weapon: None]

[Health: 13]

[Swordsmanship Realm: None]

[Special Ability: None]

[Swordsmanship Style: None]

"Indeed, Nojiko, who hasn't trained at sea, has significantly fewer initial health points than Nami."

"With this state, it's probably difficult to raise Nojiko's health level from E to D with just E-level nutritional potions."

Thinking that he only had 4 bottles of E-level nutritional potions left in his reserves, Rosen felt a bit troubled.

"Oh right, there's also the '100 Health Points Boost Potion'."

Rosen waved his hand, producing a red potion out of thin air in front of Nami and Nojiko.

"This is a potion that can make you stronger quickly, and it doesn't require training to enhance someone's physical abilities."

"Since Nojiko has joined my crew and urgently needs the strength to defeat the Arlong Pirates, I'll give this to you."

Upon Rosen's proposal, Nami naturally raised both hands in agreement.

While Nojiko initially hesitated upon hearing how precious the potion was, she nodded after being encouraged by Nami and drank the '100 Health Points Boost Potion'.

As the potion went down her throat, Nojiko could distinctly feel her body heating up. Her entire body turned red in an instant, and steam emerged from her body.

"Don't worry, it's just a normal reaction to getting stronger quickly."

Seeing Nami's concerned look, Rosen waved his hand and reassured her.

At the same time, prompts about Nojiko echoed in Rosen's mind.

[Ding! Companion Nojiko's health level has been upgraded from E to D; special reward for the host: one bottle of '100 Health Points Boost Potion'.] [Note: This potion can only be used once per person.]

"How do you feel, Nojiko?"

After the system's voice disappeared, Rosen redirected his attention to Nojiko.

"It's... amazing. I've never felt this good before."

"Captain Rosen, I feel like I could even punch a bull to pieces right now."

Nojiko made a muscle pose, excitedly speaking.

"Hehe, quite an imagery."

"I believe you can indeed punch a bull now."

Rosen patted Nojiko's shoulder, turned to Nami beside him, and took out the Health Points Boost Potion he had just received from the system space.

"Nami, this is for you."

"Drink this, and you'll also quickly increase your strength."

Upon hearing Rosen's words, Nami didn't hesitate and directly took the Health Points Boost Potion and drank it.

Soon, the same reaction appeared on her body as Nojiko's.

After a while, Nami breathed a sigh of relief.

"It's amazing, I feel like my physical abilities have doubled."

"Captain Rosen, why didn't you bring out such a good thing earlier?"

Nami pouted, complaining to Rosen.

"It's precisely because this potion is so excellent that my reserves are so low."

"I've handed over my last two potions that can directly enhance one's strength quickly to you guys."

Rosen spread his hands and said.

"Haha, Nami, quickly thank Captain Rosen."

Nojiko put her hands on her hips, persuading Nami.

"Hehe, Nojiko, since we're already partners, there's no need to be so polite."

Rosen waved his hand, smiling.

"Yeah, yeah, no need to be polite with Captain Rosen."

Regarding Rosen's words, Nami naturally nodded repeatedly.

"Speaking of which, Captain Rosen, with my strength greatly enhanced now..."

"Can I fight that bastard Arlong of the Arlong Pirates?"

Hearing Nami's words, Rosen thought for two seconds and shook his head.

"Arlong of the Arlong Pirates comes from the Grand Line. His strength is much stronger than the people you defeated before."

"With your current condition and mediocre swordsmanship, it should be difficult to defeat him."

"Although Nojiko is helping, Arlong also has many Fishman Pirates supporting him."

"I suggest that you and Nojiko practice here for a while."

"After your strength improves further, then challenge the Arlong Pirates."

Rosen said solemnly.

"Swordsmanship, huh." Nami placed her hand on the long knife at her waist, "Captain Rosen, you said before that I could quickly gain swordsmanship strength by challenging the swordsmen's shadows in the Sword Enlightenment Room."

"Now, can I challenge the swordsmen's shadows in the Sword Enlightenment Room?"