One Piece : From Slave to Fleet Admiral

Monet sat beside Jake, listening to him talk with that somewhat lecherous-looking older man.

Jake was truly knowledgeable and his perspective on things was completely different from her own.

Most of what he said, Monet actually couldn't understand, because in her world, the World Government, Marine Headquarters, and Warlord Policy had absolutely nothing to do with her life over the past few years.

But she was still very willing to listen to Jake tell her these things she didn't really comprehend.

The reason was simple - she really liked the way Jake looked when he talked to her about these things.

Meanwhile, Kizaru looked at Jake.

Behind his sunglasses, no one knew what his gaze was really like at that moment.

"Then, one last question - do you think the World Government will use similar methods to further weaken and check the Marines?"

"It's hard to say, but at least in the near future, such a situation won't occur. It's now the 9th year since Gold Roger's death, and also the 9th year since the Great Pirate Era began. The number of pirates keep increasing.

Taking my home country of Aston Kingdom as an example, the number of pirates increases every year without decreasing. Add to that the recent Fisher Tiger incident and pirates will be celebrating again. Combined with the atmosphere of the Warlord Policy, the impact of these three waves together is extremely huge."

"Whether the World Government wants to admit it or not, at least in the near future, the Marines' importance to them is higher than at any other time. Moreover, the Warlord Policy hasn't been fully implemented yet. Later on, they'll see how strong the Marines are. If we become too powerful, then implementing the Warlord Policy can further restrain the Marines' development."

"At the same time, if the World Government repeatedly suppresses the Marines, it will cause strong backlash from Marine Headquarters. The effects of this backlash are also not what the World Government wants. Therefore, I predict that for at least the next five years, the World Government won't take measures to continue restraining the Marines' development."

By the time Jake finished speaking, the noodles in Borsalino's bowl had become somewhat hard and stiff from soaking in the broth.

However, he didn't seem to care about this.

He just smiled and said to Jake.

"Young man, you're quite right. I've been thoroughly educated by you today~ By the way, are you free tonight? Why don't you two come with me to continue training at the training grounds? As Devil Fruit users, I know your training today probably hasn't reached its limit yet. I can't stay here for long, so if you're willing, we can do some extra practice tonight~ After all, it's not easy to make this uncle feel motivated for once~"

Hearing Kizaru's words, Jake's face lit up with undisguised joy.

Being personally instructed by Kizaru was not only a leap forward in strength, but also a major expansion of his connections.

Within Marine Headquarters, although Kizaru was considered the leader of the most laid-back faction, this didn't mean Kizaru's faction had no influence.

On the contrary, most of the officers who didn't want to side with Akainu or Aokiji basically stood with Kizaru.

Moreover, Kizaru is the leader of the scientific division.

As long as Jake could build a good relationship with Kizaru, he basically wouldn't have to worry about anything.

Thinking of this, Jake's spirits were lifted once again.

Even Kizaru's somewhat lecherous face now seemed to have an extra hint of a smile.

Then, Jake took a deep breath and said to Kizaru with a smile.

"Vice Admiral Borsalino! Monet and I are extremely grateful for your training!"

As he spoke, he pulled Monet along to bow deeply to Borsalino.

Seeing the two's attitude, Borsalino naturally smiled as well.

As the last light in the cafeteria went out, the three had already arrived at a corner of the training grounds.

Kizaru first looked at Jake, then scratched his head and said.

"I heard from Sakazuki that your Devil Fruit ability seems to have characteristics similar to my Glint-Glint Fruit. It seems you can also control light to some degree. Is that right?"

Hearing Kizaru's words, a faint golden light slowly appeared in Jake's palm, illuminating this small area of sky brightly.

He looked at Kizaru and said sincerely.

"It should be different from your Glint-Glint Fruit, Vice Admiral. I can't turn into an element, and rather than light, it's more like an effect that accompanies a certain energy when manifested."

"Put some of that energy in my palm and let me see."

After Kizaru touched some of the light from Jake, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Then he said.

"Although the situation is similar to what you described, your light is not a pure elemental manifestation like the Glint-Glint Fruit, but more like an effect that comes with the fruit ability's form.

But you were wrong about one thing - although your Devil Fruit can't achieve elemental transformation like Logia-type fruits, it can, like mine, materialize the fruit ability to create your own weapon, like this."

As Kizaru spoke, he brought his hands together slightly.

As his palms separated, a golden sword flickering with a soft light appeared in his hand.

He looked at Jake and said with a smile.

"You see, just like my Ama no Murakumo, your ability can do the same thing. In the light you just displayed, I sensed something similar to my ability - namely, a relatively stable plasticity. This is something even some Logia types can't do~"

"For example, Sakazuki's Magma-Magma Fruit. Although it's also a Logia-type Devil Fruit, he basically can't turn magma into a weapon. The reason is simple - first, the inherent instability of magma, and second, the efficiency of using magma as a weapon is far inferior to simply pouring more magma directly on the opponent's head."

"Actually, many people are puzzled about how light elements can be condensed, but it's not really that strange. How should I put it~ For me, light elements are not really the ethereal things people understand them to be.

In my eyes, light elements are more like jelly smeared with lubricant - very slippery while also being malleable. The slippery property gives it extreme speed, while the malleability gives it killing power and force. Your light is the same to me - both are different from natural light."

Listening to Kizaru's words, Jake's expression as he looked at the Holy Light in his hand underwent a subtle change.