The sea surface rippled gently.
Raifeng stepped through the air with light, steady movements, using Geppo to advance. Below him, the sea wind surged, while behind him, the White Bear Pirates' ship had already drifted far into the distance. Soon, it would become nothing more than a wandering wreck.
Raifeng didn't look back. After all, there was nothing worth remembering.
At this moment, his attention was completely focused on the power he had just obtained—the Marine Six Powers, Rokushiki.
A combat system widely taught within the Navy, yet in reality, only elite Marines were able to truly master all six techniques. Most ordinary soldiers could manage one or two at best, and even then, they would already be considered outstanding.
Raifeng slowly clenched his fist, then relaxed it. The strength within his body flowed smoothly, without the slightest obstruction.
"It really is different…"
He could feel it clearly. After obtaining Rokushiki, his control over his body had reached an entirely new level. Not just strength, but speed, balance, coordination, and reaction—everything had improved comprehensively.
Raifeng lifted his foot slightly and kicked the air.
Bang!
His figure vanished from its original position, reappearing several meters away in the next instant.
"So this is Soru…"
A technique that relied on explosive leg strength to produce extreme short-range speed. To ordinary people, it looked like instantaneous teleportation.
He didn't stop there.
Bending his knees, Raifeng jumped upward. At the same time, he kicked the air beneath his feet again.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
With consecutive air-kicks, his body rose steadily into the sky.
"This is Geppo…"
The sensation felt extremely natural, as if he had been using it for many years.
Next, Raifeng raised his index finger. A sharp, condensed force gathered at the fingertip before he thrust forward.
Chi!
A crisp sound rang out as a tiny hole appeared in the air ahead.
Shigan—Finger Pistol.
A technique that condensed strength into a single point.
Raifeng glanced at his finger. There was no discomfort, no backlash. Everything felt smooth and perfect.
"Tekkai."
The moment he spoke, his muscles tightened. His entire body hardened.
Clang!
He casually struck his arm with his other hand, producing a sound like metal colliding.
"So this is Iron Body…"
He relaxed again, and his body immediately returned to normal—no stiffness, no burden.
"Kami-e."
Raifeng tilted his body slightly. His entire form became light and flexible, as if his weight had vanished. The sea breeze swept past him, and his body swayed naturally, avoiding it with ease.
Finally, he lifted his leg. A sharp wind gathered along the arc of his kick.
Whoosh!
A crescent-shaped blade of compressed air flew out, cutting through the sky before dissipating in the distance.
"Rankyaku…"
Raifeng exhaled slowly.
All six techniques had been tested, and without exception, every single one had already been mastered completely. There was no unfamiliarity, no learning curve, no awkwardness. It felt as though Rokushiki had been carved directly into his instincts.
"The Six Powers…"
"Are they really that hard?"
A faint smile appeared on Raifeng's face.
For others, they might be extremely difficult. But for him, they were nothing more than tools.
At this moment, Raifeng understood something clearly. Rokushiki was not his limit—it was only a foundation, a base upon which he could build even stronger techniques.
Adjusting his direction slightly, Raifeng continued forward. Water 7 was not far now.
Soon, this mission would be reported, and news of the White Bear Pirates' annihilation would spread.
Raifeng's expression remained calm.
"Next… let's see what else the system has in store."
With that, he accelerated.
Bang!
His figure shot forward, vanishing into the distance above the sea, leaving behind only endless waves.
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