One Piece My Partner is Too Crooked - Chapter 22
“Who the hell makes people worry, you bastard!
Seeing Aqua still lacking basic self-awareness, Icey calmly withdrew his arm.
“Since you, Aqua-sama, are so powerful, then walk back by yourself.”
“But we must hurry, after all, the smell of dead beasts easily attracts nearby creatures, I believe they won’t mind having an extra feast of goddess desserts.”
With that said, he turned to leave.
Aqua panicked at the sight; her smug expression disappeared, and she crawled towards Icey’s back like crazy.
“I’m sorry! Lord Icey, I know I was wrong, please don’t leave me here in this desolate place!” She cried with tears in her eyes.
That shameless crawling, where was the arrogance and sanctity of the water goddess?
Icey naturally wouldn’t leave her here; with a light chuckle, he turned back.
“You should have had this realization earlier.”
He slowly squatted down with his back to Aqua, patting his shoulder and said softly, “Come up, it’s time to go home for lunch after a tiring morning.”
However, Aqua, who reluctantly sat up from the ground, lowered her head and hesitated, not moving.
“Um, Icey, in my current state, if those followers of the Aquaesis religion in the village see me, they will definitely despise me, so…”
“I want to wash my body in the river before going back.”
Icey didn’t even think about it and directly refused, “Don’t worry, the people in the village are very kind, they definitely won’t despise you.”
After all, in their eyes, you’re just a poor child with a bit of a problem in your head!
To truly believe in the goddess, there’s probably only one in the entire Windmill Village.
His name is Monkey D. Luffy, and he’s only seven years old.
After much thought, Icey couldn’t bear to tell Aqua this cruel truth.
“Come on, Icey, you don’t understand at all. Even if you can get the understanding and tolerance of the believers, outstanding goddesses also want to maintain their image!” Aqua retorted seriously.
Icey knew very well that it was very difficult to convince this stubborn water goddess no matter what, so he had to compromise.
“Okay, I’ll wait for you, but you have to be quick, if another large beast like a black bear comes, we’ll meet in heaven.”
“I know, even if you don’t emphasize it, I know!” Aqua impatiently shouted, but soon, she reluctantly lowered her noble head.
“Didn’t you see it? Just now, to maintain the support magic, I used up all my strength, I can’t move at all now…”
By the end, her voice became as weak as a mosquito, her hands constantly twisting her clothes.
“Huh? Are you saying I have to help you wash?”
Looking at the dirty Aqua, Icey’s unwillingness was written all over his face.
Although Aqua wanted to ask him what this expression meant, she forcibly restrained herself and nodded gently.
Her cute face, covered with mud, couldn’t help but blush uncontrollably.
Sigh…
Looking at those watery and cute eyes, Icey sighed heavily after pondering for a long time.
There’s no way; who let him get stuck with such a foolish partner?
…
After a long struggle, they finally returned to the Windmill Village; it was already afternoon.
Icey changed into clean and neat clothes, sat at the familiar front desk position, and savoured the hot red tea.
The refreshing and mellow tea flowed into his stomach along his mouth as if it had the magical power to relieve fatigue, making him feel somewhat comfortable after a tired half-day.
In the restaurant’s main hall, Aqua, who had recovered her spirits, was playing around with the little Luffy, who came to mooch food and had a great time.
Perhaps because they both had characteristics different from ordinary people, coupled with their equally high intelligence, the relationship between the two seemed very harmonious.
In comparison, Icey was much more depressed.
He summarised today’s memorable practice after gently putting down the teacup in his hand.
Whether it’s Observation Haki or Armament Haki, there hasn’t been much progress, or more accurately, it can be completely ignored.
Although the process had serious deviations, this result was not beyond Icey’s expectations.
If mastering both types of Haki were so simple, then the East Blue would have been filled with black swords long ago!
Apart from reaching the standard in physical fitness and skills, what’s more important is the “Haki” itself, which demands a high mental state from the user.
This point can be felt from Crocodile, who was keen on ancient weapons ten years later, and Moria, who hoped to rely on powerful partners.
To learn both types of Haki is not easy, and there’s no need to rush.
But this doesn’t mean Icey hasn’t gained anything; at least he can change to a brand new Flintlock Rifle…
Ahem, this is not the point.
At that time, after being fully supported by Aqua’s comprehensive reinforcement magic, his perception ability improved a lot.
Even if his eyes didn’t catch the trajectory of the black bear’s attack, he could rely on the higher priority of his aura perception to listen and perceive and take evasive actions in advance.
This also means that as long as Aqua’s perception is supported, he can enter a state similar to Observation Haki’s.
This kind of personal experience is very useful for practising Observation Haki.
Similarly, Armament Haki can achieve twice the result with half the effort with Aqua’s help!
Looking at Aqua, who was tying knots in the rubber arm of Luffy, Icey thought about the days of training ahead, where he must have this troublemaker goddess by his side, and a sense of desolation instantly filled his body.
However, speaking of Aqua.
Although this guy grasped the essence of Observation Haki in a very short time, her talent in Armament Haki is quite ordinary, with no amazing performance at all.
After trying back at the restaurant several times and achieving no results, Aqua acted spoiled and ran off to play with little Luffy, who came to mooch food.
Icey’s speculation about this is probably that as a goddess, Aqua’s perception ability is outstanding, and her simple mind fits well with the core principles of Observation Haki, so she learns quickly.
Observation Haki may become one of the powerful abilities Aqua masters in this pirate world!
As for himself…
Icey’s gaze gradually became firm, and deep in his pupils flickered buried ambitions.
Of course, I want them all!
So, in the next few days, Icey spent most of his time immersed in the practice of both types of Haki, and even the restaurant rarely opened for business.
With Aqua’s perception power boost, coupled with the tricks and techniques he learned from
Shanks and Karp, two top Haki users, his progress was quite impressive.
Although there were quite a few disturbances due to Aqua’s presence, Icey finally touched the threshold of both types of Haki after countless life-and-death battles with mountain and forest beasts.
Achieved the beginner level of Observation Haki and Armament Haki!
The bandits who had been quiet for about ten days reappeared in the Windmill Village!”
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