Chapter 255 Sharpening Stone
*Clang—*
Katie suddenly drew Kogarashi from her hand.
Seeing Katie's action, Nicholas raised his eyelids, and then realized what Katie wanted to do.
Just as he thought, Katie released high-level Armament Haki, wrapped it around the Kogarashi's blade, forming a unique pattern, and then vigorously slashed towards the side of the Poneglyph Stone Tablet.
*Clang!* Sparks flew, but the Kogarashi blade wrapped in solid Armament Color bounced back directly, while the surface of the Stone Tablet was smooth, without even a slight scratch.
"Indeed, it's hard enough."
Katie stopped the rebounding Kogarashi, carefully examining the Stone Tablet, and slowly sheathed her Long Sword.
The commotion caused by her slashing at the Poneglyph drew everyone's attention.
Everyone was naturally clear about Katie's Strength. Although she couldn't be said to be among the top three Great Swordsman on the Sea, it was no problem for her to be in the top ten. But now, she couldn't even make a scratch on the Poneglyph Stone Tablet, which was a bit outrageous.
Then Vistad also directly used his Palm covered with Armament Color without hesitation, and pinched the corner of the Poneglyph Stone Tablet, which was also motionless.
Seeing Vistad and Katie, Simon silently put down the Gun in his hand, and Brook also put away his Staff Sword again.
Taking advantage of this moment, Nicholas waved his hand and announced, "This Stone is the 'object' for everyone to Exercise Armament Color in the future! I hope everyone can take this Opportunity to make their Armament Haki go further."
"..."
Hearing Nicholas's Words, the scene suddenly became quiet.
Katie looked at Nicholas with a ghostly expression. Use Poneglyph to Exercise Armament Haki? This kind of Thing is unheard of! The most important Thing is that this is a cruel Thing for Swords! Anyway, if it were her, she would definitely use ordinary Long Swords covered with Armament Haki to Exercise, and would never use her beloved Sword to Exercise.
Facing the surprised Gaze of everyone, Nicholas smiled and said: "You have also seen the hardness of the Poneglyph here. It is indeed the best object for Exercising Armament Color. However, because there is only one piece for the time being, if you want to Exercise, it is best to arrange Time reasonably to ensure that everyone can use it. When we find a few more pieces in the future, and everyone has one, there will be no need to queue up."
"..."
Everyone looked at each other.
Nicholas didn't care about his Companions' Reactions, and said Seriously, "Let's go down and try it first. It's not easy to exert ourselves on these Vines."
A few minutes later.
The Poneglyph was placed on an Open Ground.
Members of the team, each with Observation Haki and Armament Haki, took turns attacking the Poneglyph.
Whether it's Fists or Swords.
Each Attack was according to Nicholas's request, covering it with Armament Color with Full Power until Stamina and Haki were exhausted before stopping.
Of course, when Exercising, Vistad fixed the Poneglyph, and when it was Vistad's turn, Nicholas fixed it.
After a round, all the Members who participated in the Attack were exhausted, but the Poneglyph was unscathed.
And this Scene made Shandian Chief's eyes twitch even more. Obviously, among these People, except for the fat guy named Beddyk and his little brothers who were more Trash, everyone else was stronger than him!
Nicholas nodded in satisfaction with the effect shown by the Poneglyph, and then looked at Bell-lin and asked, "Bell-lin, why don't you join in the Excitement?"
Bell-lin shook her head and refused, "I'll pass." After all, close combat and Things like that are not the direction she needs to develop. Moreover, she believes that with Nicholas by her Side, she will not have the Opportunity for close combat.
"Okay." Nicholas turned to look at the Sky and said, "Bell-lin, let the Free-Range Chicken try it."
"..." Bell-lin was stunned for a moment, then silently blew the whistle hanging on her chest towards the Sky. Along with the whistle, Flame Wing, with a wingspan of seven or eight meters, appeared in everyone's sight with the sound of breaking through the air.
Soon, with Bell-lin's Order, Flame Wing walked to the front of the Poneglyph, and then raised its Wings high and slashed towards the Poneglyph with all its might.
*Chirp—!* Under everyone's astonished gaze, a Feather was actually embedded in the Poneglyph.
Seeing this Scene, even Bell-lin showed a look of surprise.
Nicholas looked at the Feather embedded in the Poneglyph, touched his chin, and said thoughtfully, "I seem to understand a little... how the Poneglyph was split."
I'm afraid, during the manufacturing process of the Poneglyph, there was help from a certain Surgery Devil Fruit User.
Since they were not in a hurry to leave, Nicholas decided to stay on the Island for a while.
In the evening, the setting sun sank in the west. On the Open Ground, a Campfire was built high.
Everyone sat cross-legged around the Campfire, clinking Cups and drinking Wine, a scene of laughter and joy. Especially the Shandia People and Kurik and his son were immersed in Revelry. One side was returning to their Hometown, and the other side was proving that their ancestors had not lied and restoring the honor of their ancestors.
Nicholas sat near the Campfire, holding a Cup filled with Wine in his hand.
*Tap tap—* Bell-lin walked to Nicholas's Side, sat down with her knees hugged, and suddenly said, "This Island is very suitable to be used as a Base."
"Yes, indeed." Nicholas glanced at Bell-lin and handed over the Wine Glass in his hand. It can be said that Sky Island is located ten thousand meters High Sky, and to reach it, apart from starting from the Summit of the West Sky, one has to take the Upward Sea Current called Knock Up Stream. It can be said to be a good Place that is easier to defend and harder to attack than Wano Country.
Bell-lin took the Wine Glass handed over by Nicholas, drank it in one gulp, and then said, "So, will this be another Base of ours?"
Nicholas's lips curled up, and he put his arm around Bell-lin and smiled, "Let's talk about Bases later. Anyway, we have the Sea King Authority Ship, and we also know the location of this Island, so we are not afraid of not finding this Island."
Bell-lin nodded silently upon hearing this.
Nicholas stared at the Campfire and the People who were Revelry, and said softly, "Compared to a Base, I prefer a Place suitable for temporary lurking. This Place is not bad, but it's a bit small."
Obviously, the Gaze in the Holy Land gave Nicholas a lot of Pressure. A Weapon of that level is not something he can deal with at present. He needs to continue to accumulate Strength and Power.
And Bell-lin didn't say anything, just gently leaned her head on Nicholas's shoulder. As an insider, she naturally knew Nicholas's plan.
The next day.
Nicholas came to Urouge's Side and threw an Eternal Pose to Urouge.
"This is?" Urouge raised his hand to catch the Eternal Pose thrown by Nicholas, with a look of doubt in his eyes.
Nicholas explained, "This is an Eternal Pose. If you want to Navigation in the Blue Sea, it will be very troublesome without it. Sometimes the unpredictable situation on the Grand Line and the dangerous Sea Area, even Powerful Figure may be buried. With it, at least you can accurately point to the location of the Island and don't have to worry about getting lost in the Grand Line."
"I really didn't expect there to be such a magical Thing." Urouge was surprised when he heard this, unable to hide his surprise.
"By the way, if you want to adventure in the Blue Sea, you have to be careful. After all, the Powerful Figure in the Blue Sea is not comparable to the White Sea. If you want to join our Pirate Crew after Navigation in the Blue Sea, you are welcome at any time."
Nicholas smiled and patted Urouge on the shoulder. He was very optimistic about Urouge.
And Urouge's expression was quite Complex.
After explaining some precautions in the Blue Sea to Urouge, Nicholas walked to the Square of Shandora and paid attention to everyone who was Training against the Poneglyph.
(End of chapter)