One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 269 Please enlighten me! Teacher!

Chapter 269: Please enlighten me! Teacher!

call!

Under a clear blue sky with fluffy white clouds, a gentle breeze caressed the face, rustling the lush green grass of the island.

On the island's grassy area, a group of people, led by Mu Chong, stared intently at the human and cat standing on the shore ahead, their faces filled with curiosity.

"Huh? Uncle? Did the captain just call him uncle?"

Bartolomeo's curiosity was palpable, his eyes gleaming with gossip. He slowly moved out from the crowd, scrutinizing Yi Xiao.

"Hmm? So he knows the captain! But why did he attack us with a meteorite?"

Baku, whose breathing had stabilized, rested his chin on his hand and said with some confusion.

"Wait...wait a minute! Haven't you overlooked a very important issue? This old man in front of us...he pulled a meteorite down from the sky..."

Just then, Belinda, who was standing behind the group, suddenly spoke up, her voice sounding slightly nervous.

"Hahahaha! Nothing to be surprised about! Belinda! Uncle Yixiao is strong to begin with!"

Standing at the front of the group, Mu Chong took over Belinda's words, his tone full of joy, and his eyes brimming with happiness as he looked at Yi Xiao.

"Hmm? Is that old man very strong?"

No sooner had Mu Chong finished speaking than Enel's eyes flashed with a sharp light. Clearly, this guy with incredibly rich combat abilities wanted to spar.

"Hey! You idiot shipwright! That old man up ahead is stronger than the captain! I think your thunder is nothing compared to him, hehehe! You can't beat him!"

Slade, who was standing to the side with his arms crossed, noticed the change in Enel's expression. With a wicked grin, he quietly walked up to Enel and whispered...

"Tch! You stupid navigator! Don't try to use your lowly tricks on me! I can tell whether that old man is strong or not!"

Enel glanced at the sly-looking Slad, then looked at him again as he spoke, his expression already contemplating how to make his move. Clearly, Slad's obvious provocation had worked.

"Hehehehe! It has to be you again, boatman!"

Seeing that his plan had succeeded, Slade happily gave Enel a thumbs-up.

"Hmph! What's so great about that! I can do that effect of a boulder falling too! My Float-Float Fruit can throw an entire island high into the air!"

Just as everyone was marveling at Xiao's ability, Caroline, standing diagonally behind Mu Chong, suddenly spoke. Beneath her snow-white attire, her delicate face was flushed, and her adorable appearance surprised everyone.

"What?! Lady Caroline can also bring down meteorites?"

Unable to hide his emotions, Bartolomeo rushed to Caroline and asked her a question, looking every bit like a fanboy.

"Humph!"

"Hahahaha! What Caroline said isn't entirely wrong! If she could send an island out of the atmosphere and then let it fall freely, or give it some power, perhaps she could achieve the same effect as before!"

"hiss!"

As Mu Chong described it in detail, everyone around him gasped! At that moment, everyone looked at Caroline with eyes full of admiration.

"Meow!!!"

Just then, a meow drew everyone's attention to the front, where a white cat named Mumu was walking towards them with a smile.

"Meow! Woof! Bro! Good luck, meow!"

"Ok?"

However, what the white cat Mumu said to Mu Chong caused everyone to show puzzled expressions, and then they all looked at Yixiao, who was standing in front of Mu Chong.

"Brother Mu! It's been so long! You've changed so much! I can even sense a powerful force emanating from you. It seems your spirit has grown considerably!"

With a smile, he tapped the ground with his cane in his right hand, stood tall and imposing, his large and robust physique exuding a heavy sense of authority. His expression remained unchanged as he spoke, unlike someone catching up with a long-lost friend.

"Hmm? Hehehe! Uncle Yixiao looks radiant! It's a pleasure to see you here. Come join us for the banquet!"

Mu Chong's heart skipped a beat at Yi Xiao's tone, clearly sensing something amiss, but he ignored it. Whatever the reason, the old man before him was the person he respected most.

"Hey hahaha! Yes! Uncle Yixiao! Come join us for a feast! It's been so long!"

At that moment, Slard, standing nearby, loudly extended a banquet invitation to Yixiao.

"Hehehe! So you're that old man Schidek's grandson! Not bad! I can see that you've also become quite strong!"

Yi Xiao maintained his calm demeanor, his gaze fixed on Slad, who had spoken, with the air of an elder looking at a junior.

"Hehehe! Of course! Uncle Yixiao! Ever since that day I boarded the Freedom, I've been training really hard! I'm going to become the strongest navigator on the high seas!"

Upon hearing Yixiao's praise, Slad's boastful nature was on full display, and he responded in a carefree manner.

At this moment, Yi Xiao's white eyes did not linger on Slad for long, but instead lightly swept over the group of people behind Mu Chong.

"Brother Mu! You've really found a group of amazing partners! You actually managed to destroy the Navy's Buster Call in the East China Sea and even forced the Navy to agree to exchange personnel. You've really impressed me!"

Yi Xiao maintained her initial standing posture, keeping her distance from Mu Chong and his group, as if she didn't want to take another step closer.

"Hahaha! Of course! My great and chivalrous captain! He is certainly worthy of the following of us reliable crew members! Old man, I, Bartolomeo, love to hear what you say!"

"Hmm! Bartolomeo the Cannibal! Born in Loguetown, he's a mafia boss with 150 territories under his command! I didn't expect you to be recruited as a crew member on the Liberty by Brother Mu!"

Bartolomeo's voice had barely faded when a smiling, white-eyed man met his gaze and recounted in detail Bartolomeo's past exploits.

"What?! The old man actually knows about my past? Hahaha! Those are just minor achievements, nothing compared to my captain's!"

Bartolomeo was momentarily shocked by Yi Xiao's words, but he quickly became humble, not forgetting to flatter his own captain.

"Oh? If that's the case! With such a reliable crew, just how strong are you, the captain? Young Master Mu! Would you be so kind as to let this old man test your skills?"

Yi Xiao remained unfazed upon hearing this, instead turning to face Mu Chong directly, her aura steadily rising as she spoke.

"Ok?"

Swish!

The moment Yixiao's aura suddenly shifted, Enel, standing next to Mu Chong, stepped forward, his eyes fixed on Yixiao, his expression one of predatory intent.

As Enel made his move, everyone behind Mu Chong felt a jolt, their relaxed expressions instantly turning serious.

At that moment, everyone understood the meaning behind Yi Xiao's smile; this old man had come looking for trouble.

Swish!

"Hey! You can't lay a hand on him! This man in front of me is my mentor. Since he wants to check how fast his students are improving, I, as his disciple, should show him! In the upcoming battle, none of you are allowed to lay a hand on him! Watch carefully and learn well!"

Just as everyone clenched their fists, ready to fight, Mu Chong raised his hand to stop them all, then took a firm step forward.

"Please enlighten me, teacher!"