Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 220: Warm Hospitality at Whiskey Peak!

Nami's rapid progress toward the Iron Cutting Realm was beyond everyone's expectations at the Shimotsuki Dojo.

She had surpassed everyone in just one day, leaving Kuina and Zoro feeling a newfound sense of urgency.

Determined not to fall behind, the two began training even harder.

However—

The truly terrifying part had yet to come.

After Koshiro taught Nami the Breath of All Things, she reached the entry level within an hour.

And in less than a day, she had completely mastered it.

Her speed was so unbelievably fast that it left everyone in shock!

Upon hearing this, Kuina and Zoro were utterly dumbfounded.

Nami—the girl they knew—now felt completely unfamiliar to them.

The Iron Cutting Realm was the first major threshold for a swordsman to be considered a true swordmaster.

The next step would be the ability to launch flying sword slashes, sending cutting waves through the air.

Beyond that, the ultimate goal of a swordsman was to temper their blade using Haki, gradually forging it into a Black Blade.

Only at that point would one truly stand at the pinnacle of swordsmanship, achieving the legendary level of a Great Swordsman—one who could cut through anything.

After witnessing Nami's insane progress, Koshiro finally came to terms with reality.

It was only a matter of time before she reached the next level.

So, instead of holding back, he laid out the entire path of swordsmanship for her—from beginner techniques to the highest realms.

Perhaps, someday, Nami might even surpass the current concept of a Great Swordsman.

"Nami, aside from your swordsmanship training, you must also focus on building your physique!"

"Physical endurance is an absolute requirement for a strong swordsman!"

"Unfortunately, women are naturally weaker than men in raw strength…"

"This could limit how far you can progress."

Koshiro held nothing back.

He truly wished for someone to reach a level of swordsmanship never seen before.

"I understand!"

"Thank you, Master Koshiro!"

Nami sincerely expressed her gratitude.

She had absorbed all the knowledge Koshiro taught her remarkably fast.

She didn't know why, but the moment she heard it, she could easily understand and apply it.

Little did she know—

Her "All-Potential" Attribute was continuously pushing her to become stronger at an exponential rate!

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Meanwhile, back at Reverse Mountain—

Uchiha Yi's ship rushed up the currents, swiftly reaching the summit.

At the peak, five rushing waterways formed an X-shaped intersection:

Four incoming currents from the Four Seas.

One outgoing current leading into the Grand Line.

The other seas held no interest for Yi.

His goal wasn't sightseeing—

He was paving the path for Nami's future conquests.

Without delay, the ship rushed toward the Grand Line's exit stream.

The descent was far more dangerous than the climb—

But with Yi's abilities, every challenge was effortlessly neutralized.

"Ahhh!"

"Get out of the way!"

"We're going to crash!"

Suddenly, Ace's panicked shouting rang out behind them.

"Gallery Skill: Triple Rashomon!"

Without hesitation, Yi summoned three enormous Rashomon gates, slamming them down right in front of Ace's ship.

"What the—?!"

Ace's eyes widened in shock.

At the same time, he had no choice but to react.

A massive wave of flames surged from his fist—

"Fire Fist!"

BOOM!

An explosion erupted as fire and Rashomon clashed, sending waves crashing in every direction.

The immense force from the impact caused Ace's ship to stop instantly, barely avoiding a catastrophic collision.

"Damn… we almost died!"

The Blackbeard Pirates on Ace's ship breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Captain Ace!"

"You saved us!"

The crew cheered.

"Let's move on."

Still shaken, Ace glanced at Yi's ship, realizing—

They were not on the same level.

With no intention of approaching, Ace ordered his crew to sail in another direction.

Yi didn't even spare them a second glance.

"Hmm?"

"That old man's not coming out?"

Yi had hoped to see Crocus, the former doctor of the Pirate King's crew.

It would've been a great opportunity to gauge the strength of a top-tier veteran and perhaps get a Log Pose.

But since Crocus didn't bother appearing, Yi simply moved on.

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Entering the Grand Line

The Grand Line's unpredictable weather patterns were far more chaotic than any of the Four Seas.

Countless novice pirates had met their end here.

But for Yi, these dangers were nothing more than minor inconveniences.

After an unknown amount of time, an island finally came into view.

"Finally! Solid ground again!"

For Yi, the Grand Line's challenges weren't anything special.

But for Nojiko, who had never left the East Blue, the harsh conditions had been overwhelming.

"We'll rest for a bit."

"And then… I have a little gift for you."

Nojiko blinked in surprise.

"A gift?"

Yi nodded mysteriously.

He had been waiting for the right moment to bestow Nojiko a powerful Word Attribute.

Now that he had finally gathered enough red-tier traits, it was time.

"I'm looking forward to it!"

She smiled brightly, clearly excited.

Just then—

"Welcome to Whiskey Peak!"

A group of enthusiastic townspeople rushed to greet them.

"This is the only town on Cactus Island!"

"Feel free to enjoy our fine wine and festivities!"

Musicians played joyful tunes.

Dancers swayed gracefully.

The entire atmosphere felt warm and inviting, exuding an overwhelming sense of hospitality.

Of course—

Yi knew exactly who these people were.

For now, though—

He had no reason to ruin the moment.

"Sounds great!"

He smiled calmly, following the welcoming crowd to a large banquet hall.

Soon, a grand feast was held in Yi and Nojiko's honor.

The people of Whiskey Peak treated them like honored guests.

They were warm, friendly, and generous.

But Yi knew—

They were all bounty hunters.

And sooner or later—

They would show their true colors.

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