One Piece - Life Choice Ask Me to Kiss Marine Goddes Hina

The side effects of the Rabbit Breathing Technique are severe. 

Not only does it shorten his lifespan, but it also causes intense pain, with blood oozing from his lungs. 

Every night, 14 acupoints, including the Carotid Artery, Taiyin, and Huagai points, ache like pinpricks. This pain worsens on rainy days. 

His body is often tormented by itching sensations, as if ants are crawling on him, or by stabbing pains, like thousands of arrows piercing his heart. 

The constant torture from the technique has twisted Tokikake's character, driving him to one extreme. 

Now, his sole purpose in life is to kill Lynch.

Lynch glanced at Tokikake with a blank expression, then tossed a thunder lock to save Jinbei. 

He tapped his forehead with his left index finger and said, "Seriously, for the sake of your past comrades, I suggest you see a psychiatrist." 

His gaze was almost pitiful, as if he were looking at a fool.

"I won't let you look at me like that!" 

Tokikake shouted, his eyes filled with rage.

Lynch's gaze turned sharp, like knives piercing Tokikake's heart. He didn't need pity from the man who had stolen Momousagi. 

He wanted to see only one thing in Lynch's eyes—deep despair.

Panting heavily, Tokikake's chest expanded with each breath. 

"Rabbit Breathing Technique: Third Style—Life After Life!" he roared, his voice torn between reason and madness. 

The long sword slashed through the air, leaving a beautiful yet deadly trail.

Tokikake didn't waste another word on Lynch. His sword sliced through the air, creating illusions with each swing. In the air above, every moment he had shared with Momousagi played out.

There were countless scenes of Tokikake confessing his feelings, only to be rejected each time. 

He remembered the moment Momousagi politely turned down the flowers from the "tea pig."

Tokikake had always surrounded her, like a loyal dog, doing everything he could to please her. But in return, Momousagi only grew more distant and helpless.

To others, these memories might seem insignificant, but for Tokikake, they were the most precious moments of his life.

Perhaps Tokikake had been consumed by his obsession, losing himself to madness. Lynch could see the memories in Tokikake's mind and felt a strange sense of pity.

"If impressing a goddess were as simple as giving, there wouldn't be so many fools."

"For love's sake, you need to stop being stubborn. Let go of your persistence, your dignity, and even your self-confidence. It's not worth it."

"You've lost all of that. You no longer have the greatness or power you once had. What could possibly attract Momousagi now?"

"To win her affection, you need to better yourself, grow as a person, and build mutual respect. That's the only way."

"Otherwise, no matter how sincere you are, you won't earn her love."

"It's a shame you don't understand that."

Love may seem irrational, but there are patterns even within its chaos.

"No! I won't listen! Go to hell!" 

Tokikake screamed, ignoring Lynch's words and slashing down with his long sword.

Tokikake's strength was already near Admiral level. 

At this rate, he could become another Admiral in four or five years, maybe even sooner.

If any other Admiral, especially one who ate a Logia fruit, had faced Tokikake, they would have taken him seriously for fear of being hit and injured.

But Tokikake was facing Lynch, a man who consumed the Mythical Beast, Sun Candle fruit.

Lynch raised his right hand swiftly, catching the long sword with ease. 

The blade cut into his flesh, slicing a short distance down before getting stuck between his middle finger and index finger, lodged firmly in his fist.

"What!?" 

Tokikake's wild eyes seemed to snap back to reality.

The sword... the sword was actually being held in a fist. How could a human's muscle density be this terrifying? 

The human body shouldn't be able to stop a cold steel sword like this!

"You seem surprised, Tokikake." 

Lynch smiled, his fingers clamping the sword like a vice.

With a single forceful motion, Lynch twisted his hand and wrenched the sword from Tokikake's grip. The dolphin's murderous gaze faltered.

"It's over. Say hi to Fast for me when you get down there."

"Thunder Fist!"

Lynch's fist, still gripping the sword, surged with Haki and lightning. With a swift, powerful swing, he sent it crashing into Tokikake's ugly face.

Tokikake's ugly face was nearly split in half by the sword in Lynch's fist.

Thump~

A sonic boom echoed as Tokikake collapsed to the ground.

"Young people are full of energy, just let them rest," Lynch muttered.

"Oh, by the way, don't forget to have Fast help you find a psychiatrist when you get down there. It's not your fault you're mentally distorted, but it is your fault for scaring people."

As if he didn't feel any pain, Lynch pulled the sword from Tokikake's hand and tossed it to the ground.

The wound on his hand healed a bit more slowly this time, as though an invisible force was slowing the process.

"That Rabbit Breathing method is interesting"

The Rabbit Breathing Technique not only increased Tokikake's strength, bringing him close to Admiral-level, but it also caused self-inflicted injuries that slowed his healing by a third.

Although the wound was deliberate, meant to deal with Tokikake more quickly, it was still severe. 

His face was nearly split in half, exposing his teeth and skull. Despite the injury, Tokikake's consciousness remained sharp.

"Are you going to die?" 

Lynch asked coldly.

"Damn it! I haven't killed Lynch yet! I haven't seen Momousagi one last time!" 

Tokikake's mind was fading, but his will to fight remained strong.

He refused to die like this.

Through his blurred vision, he seemed to see Fast waving at him.

"Fast? Wasn't he killed by Lynch?" 

"Could be that…" Tokikake thought of a possibility.

"Get out of the way! I know the path by myself, no need for you to guide me!"

"If you want to drag me to my death, I'll kill him, even if he's an evil spirit!"

Tokikake picked up the illusory sword and threw it violently at Fast.

With strong determination, Tokikake's real body twitched and his eyes suddenly opened. Blood covered his face, and his vision was blurry.

As soon as he regained consciousness, Tokikake didn't hesitate. 

He forced his remaining life into the Rabbit Breathing Technique, taking in large breaths that filled his lungs. His heart raced, and blood surged rapidly through his body.

Tokikake's respiratory tract cracked and bled, his lungs almost on the verge of exploding. The pressure on his heart was so high it could cause a fatal heart attack at any moment.

Despite the overwhelming pain, Tokikake pushed through his injuries, briefly returning to his peak strength. However, this came at a great cost—his lifespan was drastically shortened, with only 10 years left.

If he continued using the Rabbit Breathing Technique, his life would continue to drain away, ultimately leading to his death.

Lynch heard the rapid beating of Tokikake's heart. He turned around and saw Tokikake standing up again.

"Since you're not dead, wouldn't it be better to lie down and pretend? Why stand up and die?"

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TO BE CONTINUED

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