Jack nodded. The further one went, the harder it was to cultivate. As a Martial God in his previous life, he was very clear about this.
Among the three generals of the navy, only Red Hound had advanced to grade-11, while Qing Zhi and Huang Yuan were still at the peak of grade-10.
However, according to the later part of the plot, the red hound would definitely reach the peak of the eleventh rank in the future, or even the twelfth rank. Otherwise, how could it have fought with White Beard to such an extent?
Since Qing Zhi could compete with the red dog for the position of the primordial spirit, then advancing to level 11 was a certainty, or even the peak of level 11.
After all, their talent was not bad to begin with. Since Jack could grow, they would naturally grow as well. At most, they would grow a little slower than Jack.
As for the black-robed man in front of him, he was too old. His talent had been used up, and time had aged him. He would never be able to advance to Rank-11 in his lifetime.
" Rank 11…That's practically the peak of the New World. Even the Four Sovereigns are only so-so. There are probably less than ten Rank 12 powerhouses in the entire world. They are the true strongest in the world.”
" To reach these two realms, not only do you have great talent, but you also need to experience dangerous battles time and time again. From there, you will be tempered like hell before you have a chance to succeed.”
The black-robed man sighed.
Jack nodded. People like Sengoku had no lack of talent and training, but weren't they still stuck at the peak of the eleventh step?
There was also Riley, the Four Kings of the New World, and the Golden Lion Shiki.
Wanting to advance to grade-12 was truly too difficult.
However, these were all Jack's future goals. At present, he only wanted to break through to the peak of the ninth step and step into the tenth step as soon as possible.
In that case, even without relying on the Judgement of Light, he would have the true combat power of a navy general.
Looking at the silent Jack, Black Robe continued,"Jack, I'm leaving here after today. You don't have to come and spar with me in the future. I'm not your match anyway.”
"Where are you going?" Jack asked.”
To be honest, he was a little reluctant. After all, they had been together for such a long time.
Although they were enemies, they were more like friends, just like Hawkeye and Shanks.
If it weren't for the black-robed man's sparring partner, Jack wouldn't have been able to perfectly fuse the armed color and the Overlord's color in just half a year.
"Back then, I was injured and left behind a hidden illness. That's why I was unable to advance to the eleventh step. Now that I'm old and have this hidden illness, I'm afraid I don't have much time left to live. In my last years, I just want to walk around, look around, and see the traces I once left in this world.”
The black-robed man looked at the distant forest with a deep gaze and said softly.
Jack fell silent. After spending so much time together, he naturally knew about this matter. If not for this, he might not be a match for this black-robed man.
"Take care!"
Jack could only say these two words in the end.
The black-robed man smiled at Jack and said with some regret,"It's a pity that you were too young and missed that turbulent era. Otherwise, you and I could still fight on the sea.”
"Times are moving forward. I can already feel the arrival of a new era. When that time comes, we might be able to return to the peak of the past.”Jack stood up and said confidently.
The black-robed man was stunned for a moment before he nodded and said,"Shanks and Riley are very sure that the new era is coming. I just didn't expect a little guy like you to have such intuition. You're really a monster.”
"Then do you think I will be defeated by them, or they will be defeated by me?”Jack suddenly asked the black-robed man with interest.
The black-robed man was stunned again, as if he did not expect Jack to ask such a question. He could not help but fall into deep thought. However, he immediately raised his head, and his eyes were filled with anticipation as he said,"The future is uncertain. Perhaps one day, you will become a pirate.”
"Become a pirate?" Jack laughed involuntarily." With my potential, after the Sengoku Empire abdicates, the position of admiral will definitely be mine. How can I join the pirates?"”
When Jack first joined the navy, he only wanted to save his life and cultivate. Because of the influence of One Piece, he really wanted to become a pirate.
However, after being in the navy for so many years and interacting with Sengoku, Karp, Aokiji, and the others, Jack no longer had the same thoughts as before.
"Hahahaha!"
When the black-robed man heard this, he could not help but laugh out loud.
"What are you laughing at?" Jack frowned. Do you think I don't have the right to be the marshal of the Shanghai army?”
"No, you are qualified. If even you are not qualified, who else in the navy is qualified?”The black-robed man shook his head and said,"But some people won't let you sit in this position because your potential is too strong, so strong that they are afraid. They won't let you control the entire world's navy.”
Jack's pupils constricted.”
"Not bad!" The black-robed man nodded and continued," Not only that, but I can also see that you are different from other navies. You represent true justice, while the other navies represent the justice of the world government. Once these two kinds of justice clash, how will you choose?”
"My justice will not change because I have already sworn an oath!”Jack said coldly.
Then, he turned around and walked out.
"But I will always be a navy soldier, not a pirate.”Jack walked out of the house, but his voice was clearly heard.
The black-robed man laughed." Then I'll work hard to live. I want to see if you'll end up as a navy or a pirate."”
Jack didn't reply and just walked away.
The black-robed man watched Jack leave. When Jack's back disappeared into the forest, he sighed."It's a pity that he joined the navy first. Otherwise, the New World would have to be filled with another figure at the level of the Four Sovereigns.”
"He might even become the next Pirate King!”
" I'm really looking forward to the arrival of a new world. Luffy, who Shanks thinks highly of, Ace, who Riley thinks highly of, and the future of the navy, Purple-haired Jack.”
"Once they grow up, it will be a new era, just like Captain, White Beard, Karp, and the Golden Lion Shiki.”
……
The black-robed man's heart was filled with emotion.
There was also hope for the new era.
Under the setting sun, a girl with short orange hair walked up to the dock of Cocosia Village. She was carrying a big bag on her back.
She raised her head and looked at the beautiful Cocosia Village in the distance. Her tightly furrowed brows immediately revealed a relaxed and beautiful smile."I'm finally back. I really miss Sister Nuo Qi's orange omelet rice.”
She was the voyager that Jack had been waiting for half a year, Nami.
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