However, just as the momentum of the punch was about to reach its limit, his muscles suddenly tensed, and the punch accelerated sharply, crashing down like a rushing waterfall!
Boom—!
The historical stone tablet immediately emitted a rumble, and even though it was stabilized by Nojiko's snow, it still surged backward, violently hitting the thick steel wall.
"Not bad."
Shano withdrew his fist, a slight smile forming at the corner of his mouth.
The subtlety of this Fist Technique lies mainly in two aspects.
Firstly, after executing it, one's entire body seems to merge into the momentum of the punch, unity of Qi, dissolving attacks like flowing water, making it difficult for the enemy to find flaws, effectively enhancing one's Defense.
Secondly, it can seamlessly switch between extreme softness and hardness, leaving the enemy unable to grasp the rhythm, defenseless.
"Continue!"
Shano restored the historical stone to its original position and once again assumed his stance.
This time, the trajectory of the punches was even smoother, as if he truly transformed into a stream, each strike carrying endless force.
As time passed.
He showed no signs of fatigue, fighting more and more vigorously, the essence of the Fist Technique becoming increasingly adept.
Evidently.
With an extremely formidable physique and being already considered a master of Fist Technique, even with new techniques, his training speed far surpasses the average person.
"At this rate..."
Shano's eyes gleamed, "before reaching the next island, I'll have a rudimentary mastery!"
...
Meanwhile.
Ten Thousand Nations, 100% Island, Fruit Tree Town.
This is one of the thirty-six islands in the Tutelan Sea Region and is the territory of Charlotte Smoothie, ranked second among the Four Sweet Commanders in terms of both bounty and influence.
At the top floor of the towering Juice Tower, Smoothie was sitting on the sofa, her long, three-meter tall legs propped on the coffee table, lazily swirling a glass filled with freshly squeezed juice, yawning, looking languid.
Her territory is famous for producing various exotic fruits, and the air throughout the island is often filled with a sweet fruit fragrance.
In such an environment, it's tempting to take a nap even during the day.
"Smoothie."
A deep, calm voice suddenly came from the doorway.
Following that, Katakuri's tall figure stepped into the hall.
"Brother Katakuri?" Smoothie raised her eyebrows slightly, somewhat surprised, "What brings you to my domain?"
"It's mother's intention."
Katakuri straightforwardly said, "She hopes you can come with me to meet Shano."
"Another marriage prospect?"
Smoothie chuckled lightly, tapping the glass with her fingertips, "Though I love mother dearly, she's certainly getting more muddled with age."
"I've made it clear before, for family, finding me a marriage partner is fine, but they must be formidable, someone I can't defeat. It's impossible for me to marry anyone less."
Smoothie lazily shook the glass, her tone carrying a hint of mockery:
"Like last time, the one I was supposed to meet, what's his name 'Frost Wolf' Agar, supposedly the brightest Super Rookie five years ago, with a bounty doubling upon entering the New World, but he couldn't even take a single hit from me, almost wetting his pants in fear."
"Probably similar this time, boring, I don't want to go."
Smoothie downed the juice in her glass, troubled, "Brother, you really should speak up for me before mother, you're quite influential, can't you help me decline?"
Katakuri looked at his sister in bewilderment, suddenly slapped his forehead.
"You've been secluded in your territory practicing, no wonder you haven't heard of this guy's name."
He shook his head, "He's indeed a recent rising star, but beyond Super Rookie level, in fact, this time, I support the marriage more than mother, even I have to acknowledge the guy."
Smoothie's fingers paused slightly on the glass, surprise flashing in her eyes.
Did she hear correctly?
Her always proud, superior brother actually acknowledged a newcomer Pirates?
"His record is quite astonishing, you can casually ask the subordinates to find out, they should know roughly, bounty-wise, also..."
Smoothie raised her hand, interrupting Katakuri.
"No need to say those things, it's better to keep some mystery before meeting, makes it more anticipated."
"You mean?"
"Ah, I'll just go with you to meet him."
Smoothie stretched lazily, stood up from the sofa, smiled, "What accomplishments or bounties are actually just fluff; getting Brother Katakuri's approval already says it all, doesn't it?"
"..."
Katakuri said nothing, his expression showing no change.
But under the scarf, the corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.
...
Four days later.
On the calm and sunny sea, the sunset spilled over the deck.
The crew of the Endgame sat around the dining table, enjoying a seafood feast prepared meticulously by Zeff.
Last night, a huge storm swept a five to six meter long elephant tuna onto the deck, captured by Jack when he got up to relieve himself.
This is a rare top-quality ingredient at sea, and after Zeff's culinary skills were applied, he created more than ten different dishes, in full flavor and aroma, a true delicacy.
Everyone instantly forgot to speak, burying their heads in the food.
Shano was no exception, he just completed his Flowing Water Rock-Breaking Fist training, body steaming with heat, casually grabbed a piece of elephant tuna sushi and stuffed it in his mouth, eyes lighting up immediately, not swallowing before reaching for the next piece.