One Piece, I will gather the faith

In the night, a medium-sized ship quietly crossed the sea and came to an unnamed island.

This island was obviously recently renovated. Many wooden houses were built on it, and there was a large house in the middle.

This island was occupied and renovated by the Creek Pirates. This large house was the Parliament Hall, which could accommodate hundreds of people, but there were only four people in it at this time.

It was Creek, the ghost man Ajin, the shield man Bale, and the instructor Hasru. It seemed that since they were released by Lake and later accepted the orders of the black-robed man, they had become the most hardcore group.

At this time, they seemed to be discussing how to rise again in the East China Sea.

Suddenly, the four people subconsciously looked at the door, and saw the same figure, the black-robed man again.

They suddenly became uneasy, because this was the powerless moment when their lives were not controlled by themselves.

But this is not the first time. Creek, who vaguely guessed the identity of the black-robed man, still forced himself to calm down.

"Welcome to you again. I wonder what we can do for you this time." Creek said respectfully.

"Don't be nervous. I won't attack you," the black-robed man said, "Have you all awakened your domineering aura?"

"I have just awakened initially and can barely carry out entanglement and hardening." Creek responded.

As expected, no one would share such power with his subordinates. If he were in another position, he would do the same. People's hearts are unpredictable. Who knows whether they can be controlled after mastering the power.

"Then why go to the Grand Line? Didn't I remind you that the pirates who can survive in the Grand Line or the Navy Headquarters over there are not something you can contend with?" Lake asked coldly.

"This..."

Creek hesitated, but still spoke,

"The punishment of the Creation God Church on pirates seems to be extremely cruel. We can't resist it either. We can only take the risk to go to the Grand Line. After all, the Grand Line is more dangerous, but also more difficult to be discovered."

This reason has been heard from Pips before. At this time, he just wants to verify it again.

"I have already greeted them and told them that you are my subordinates. I will not attack you in the future. If you can't practice domineering, don't go to the Grand Line. I believe you have seen the power of Hawkeye."

"Okay, I wonder what you want this time?"

Creek is not stupid. Lake specifically told him that the Creation God Church would not attack them. Obviously, there is something to explain. Otherwise, wouldn't he be a great philanthropist? Which great philanthropist is hiding his head and showing his tail and dare not show his true face.

Very good, the role substitution is very fast.

Lake nodded.

"Nothing special, mainly to remind you that the practice of domineering must be continuous. This is the potential of the human body. What is needed is constant development, and there is more than one kind of domineering."

While speaking, Lake also threw the method of practicing Observation Haki copied from Rayleigh to Creek.

"This is the method of practicing Observation Haki. Remember, it must not be spread out. Only the four of you can practice it. Otherwise, I will clean you up personally. It is best to remember to burn it."

"Okay, okay." The four of them were immediately ecstatic.

This is the power that only the strong have. Which man can withstand such temptation.

"What can we do for you?" Creek has a high EQ and knows that fate will not give gifts for no reason. There must be a price.

But even if he knew, he was happy with such a deal, because compared with the horror of the devil, he was more afraid of his own incompetence and weakness. The devil may take away the soul, but at least he has paid it.

"It's not the right time yet. What you need to do is to strengthen your own strength. Your current strength is only one tenth of what it was before. It has no effect on me at all. This time, Hawkeye has helped you to clean up those useless soldiers."

"Yes, the four of us will focus on the practice of domineering. After I master the armed color, I will give it to the three of them." Creek said immediately.

"Well, the strong have their qualifications. You can't practice them just by having a method. You can awaken in such a short time, which means that you have good talent. As for whether the three of them can awaken, no one knows."

"Okay." Creek nodded quickly.

"Except for the true protection of the believers of the Creation God Church, other lives are not protected by it. This is the agreement between me and them, but don't do it too much. The strength of the navy is far beyond your belief."

"Okay!" The four were overjoyed again.

"Next, strengthen your own strength. You are still very weak."

As soon as the voice fell, Lake's figure was like a ghost., as if with an afterimage, he instantly appeared at the door, opened the door, and then instantly disappeared into the darkness, leaving the four people looking at each other in bewilderment.

The next day.

Lake took the initiative to find Hawkeye.

"Hawkeye, I wonder what your goal is now as the world's number one swordsman?" Lake asked.

"Of course, it is to pursue a stronger sword path." Hawkeye replied with a matter-of-fact expression.

Lake understood that this was obviously an ascetic monk, a tireless seeker of the sword path, loyal to the sword path, and sincere to the sword path.

He remembered that in the original book, it seemed that Hawkeye was a person living in an abandoned castle, growing vegetables and cooking by himself. You know, this is a super strong man with the world's top strength.

At this time, Lake couldn't help but admire it.

He didn't lose himself in power because of his strength, and he was still tirelessly looking for the way ahead. Such a person is a pioneer. If he really succeeds, he will be a respected figure.

You know, Hawkeye is different from him. He is a native of this world and has inherited the knowledge of this world. Every step forward is a beacon of progress for future generations in the darkness.

And in the original work, he is not a person who cherishes his own things. His spirit is as extraordinary as Red Hair.

"Do you have the domineering aura?" Lake finally asked the question he was most concerned about.

"No," Hawkeye was very frank and did not cover up. "I don't need that kind of ostentatious aura. A real swordsman needs to be restrained."

"You mean, the domineering aura is just a form of aura, and there are other differences."

"Perhaps it should be said that one of the derivatives of will is called the domineering aura." Hawkeye did not hide it.

"So that's it!" Lake said with emotion.

Then he looked at Hawkeye with a bit of heat. Such a great master, such a seeker, he obviously wanted to pull him into his camp at this time.

Just because Hawkeye gave him the feeling of two words at this time, especially reliable.

"Hawkeye, do you want to stay in the East China Sea for a while, and we can spar with each other in the future?" Lake asked.

"You are not a pure swordsman, and there is no point in sparring with you." Hawkeye refused directly.

"Perhaps you should think about it carefully. What kind of strength did you have when you were my age? So, maybe it will open your eyes. Besides, isn't Senior Rayleigh here?"

Hawkeye didn't speak, as if he was making a decision in his heart.

Lake didn't continue to chase him, didn't continue to disturb him, and left directly.

Before leaving, he left a word.

"Stay as long as you want!"