After this incident, everyone seemed to have regained their spirits.
No longer did they look like they were on the verge of death.
They went back to doing what they were supposed to do.
Although they had suffered a huge mental blow, the increase in their strength made them feel like it wasn’t entirely unacceptable.
Vir’s treatment had significantly boosted their abilities.
While they had witnessed this once before, experiencing it themselves was still utterly shocking.
They were amazed by Vir’s exceptional medical skills and equally stunned by his ruthless methods.
This guy showed no mercy—he went all out, as if he were trying to kill them.
This only made them even more eager to grow stronger.
After all, the stronger they were, the less likely they were to get injured.
Because once they got injured…
The consequences were unimaginable.
This led to a training frenzy on the ship.
Even Luffy stopped fishing and joined Zoro’s training squad.
Nami, after witnessing Vir’s abilities, became especially determined.
If she couldn’t even compare to the ship’s doctor, what kind of navigator was she?
Meanwhile, Vir was experimenting on his Rumble Balls with Chopper.
He had only made ten of this first version.
It should be enough until Chopper unlocked the second version.
Since there were no side effects, Vir decided to just let Chopper eat one directly to experience it firsthand.
But before that, he wanted to measure Chopper’s strength without it.
“Come on! Punch me!”
Vir spoke up immediately.
The burly Chopper hesitated for a moment, but seeing Vir’s confident gaze, he clenched his fist and threw a punch at Vir with all his strength.
Vir didn’t dodge or block—it landed squarely on his face.
Chopper was instantly terrified!
He rushed to check if Vir was hurt.
“Big bro, are you okay?! Why didn’t you block—”
As he spoke, he suddenly stopped.
He had thought that his fierce punch would have caused his master significant damage.
But at this moment, Vir’s face didn’t have so much as a scratch.
Not even the skin was broken.
Chopper, in disbelief, touched Vir’s face, and upon confirming it was completely unharmed, his eyes widened in shock.
Big bro, what’s going on?
I couldn’t even break his defense?
Just as he was utterly stunned, Vir spoke up.
“Only 800 jin of force… Chopper, that’s not good enough! Try again after taking this!”
With that, Vir tossed a Rumble Ball to Chopper.
Hearing Vir’s comment that he was weak, Chopper felt the need to prove himself.
He caught the pill and immediately swallowed it.
Closing his eyes, he began to feel the changes in his body.
Very quickly, Chopper’s aura shifted.
Even his body seemed to grow more robust.
“Arm Boost!”
At that moment, Chopper’s eyes snapped open, and with a loud shout, he threw another punch at Vir!
This time, his right arm was clearly much thicker, brimming with power.
Even his speed had increased significantly.
So much so that even Vir was a bit surprised.
This time, Vir didn’t take the hit head-on.
He simply raised his hand and effortlessly blocked Chopper’s strike.
With a muffled *boom*, the impact echoed.
Chopper’s eyes widened again.
This punch had at least 5,000 jin of force.
But his master…
Just how strong was his master?
It was simply unbelievable!
“Not bad, you reached 6,000 jin. The drug actually brought out 130% of its intended effect.”
Vir spoke again.
Chopper’s strength had increased by at least 700%.
Normally, it should have only been a 500% boost, but Chopper seemed highly compatible with this drug.
This thing was only suitable for animals.
Otherwise, Vir would have wanted to eat it himself.
“This stuff has no side effects. I’ll give you a few more—get used to them over the next few days. If you run out, come find me.”
Vir finished speaking, and Chopper was completely dumbfounded.
From the way his master spoke, it sounded like these were as common as cabbage.
So he could just eat them whenever?
“Oh, and if you take three at once, you can transform into your Monster Point. You won’t lose your rationality, but the duration is short, and there will still be a period of weakness afterward.”
“Try not to use it unless necessary.”
“This is just the first version, so the effect is a bit lacking. But that’s because you’re still too weak.”
“When you get a bit stronger, I’ll give you an even better version.”
Vir patted the utterly dumbfounded Chopper on the shoulder and said earnestly, “Train hard. Don’t be stingy using them—big bro has plenty.”
With an encouraging look, Vir turned and went back to his room.
He still had a lot of medicine to prepare.
Meanwhile, Chopper stood there, completely stunned.
Staying rational even in Monster Point?
Something he had struggled with for so long was solved just like that by Vir?
And he called this the ‘first version’?
Said its effects were ‘lacking’?
This is lacking?!
Chopper now felt terrifyingly strong!
Once he got used to his boosted body and transformed states, he felt like he could even fight Sanji and Zoro!
And this was just the first version?!
How strong would the later versions be?!
More importantly, his big bro seemed to have an unlimited supply!
If he wanted, he could stay in this state for life.
He could eat Rumble Balls like candy!
No way!
Big bro is so good to me!
I absolutely can’t let him down!
I need to train hard—I will become the first reindeer to awaken Armament Haki!
And so, the training squad gained another devoted member…
…
Three days later.
Under the guidance of an increasingly determined Nami, their journey remained completely safe.
There were several moments when Vir sensed something, but before he could even say anything, Nami had already reacted.
Every time, she would turn and ask, “How was that? Not bad, right?”
Like a little girl seeking praise, she wanted Vir’s approval.
Each time, Vir would give her a few words of encouragement.
But he couldn’t help but admire Nami’s talent.
When she put her mind to it, she was truly unmatched by a half-baked navigator like himself.
Eventually, Nami encountered a Log Pose pointing skyward.
Confused, she had no idea what was going on.
So she went to ask Vir and Robin.
Robin had been staying in Vir’s room lately, helping him out.
When she wasn’t busy, she would sit there reading.
Though whether she was only reading was another matter…
Hearing Nami’s question, Vir immediately knew—Skypiea was near.
He explained the concept of Skypiea and told her they needed to head to an island called Jaya.
There, someone would know how to reach the sky.
Moreover, Jaya had Bellamy.
His ability wasn’t bad…
If he came knocking, it might be worth taking.
They wouldn’t spend too much time there.
At most, a day, before setting sail for Skypiea.
“Jaya Island? But we don’t have a Log Pose! How do we know where to go?”
The only Log Pose they had pointed straight up into the sky, leaving Nami at a loss.
No Log Pose? In that case…
They’d just have to use a ‘human compass!’
Since the Log Pose pointed toward the sky, Jaya must be close by.
Determining a direction?
Easy!
Vir led Nami to the ship’s bow.
Pushing his sensory abilities to the limit, he closed his eyes and focused for several seconds.
Feeling the elements around him, Vir finally locked onto a direction.
That way—there were faint traces of earth drifting in the air.
Nami watched Vir’s actions with growing shock.
This… This looked like… sensing something?
Just like what she sometimes did!
But she only ever got vague feelings.
Could it be that Vir was sensing those same things?
“Nami! Steer that way!”
Vir opened his eyes and pointed confidently.
Nami was stunned.
That direction… she had also sensed something faintly different there!
Though it was too indistinct to grasp, after witnessing Vir’s process, she had a realization.
It must be the elements.
But then she had another thought—
She could barely sense it.
Why could Vir perceive it so clearly?
Was this his terrifying talent?
Her gaze toward Vir completely changed.
This guy wasn’t human!
As if his medical skills weren’t enough, his navigation instincts were monstrous!
How was anyone supposed to compete?!
Before long, Jaya came into view.
Nami clenched her fists, determination flaring.
She had to catch up to this monster!
She would master elemental sensing, no matter what!
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TL note: 1 jin = 0,5kg | 800 jin = 400 kg | 6000 jin = 3000 kg
It’s almost similar to pound which equals to ~0.45kg
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