Chapter 100He had experienced this kind of regression to the first stage of punishment before.But Luffy habitually started his training. He tiptoed onto the deck. Outside, it was still pitch black, with only the faint glow of the navigation lights by the ship's rail."If it's an electric shock, then it's an electric shock."Luffy began to move his limbs, his body moving out of habit, but his mind, not being forced by the punishment, started to wander.Luffy would often get distracted even during the shooting punishment; otherwise, why would he be caught and made to do extra training in the dream space? electric shock punishment really didn't have much effect on a Rubber Human.The current passing through his body mostly brought a tingling sensation."Hmm?"Luffy suddenly stopped, looking at his arm, which occasionally glowed faintly as the current passed through it. A strange thought popped into his head."Since electricity doesn't affect me much, can I store it?"Before, he used to attack during the electric shock, but to be honest, the lightning's attack was severely diluted. If he could store millions or even tens of millions of volts, wouldn't he be able to electrocute enemies just by using electricity?Chapter 138: Lightning Fire SwordLuffy had already experienced how strong Logiatypes were last night: fire, sand, smoke... not to mention lightning, which ranks among the most powerful Logia types.Once this idea took root, it could no longer be suppressed.He began to consciously guide the currents to flow within his body, attempting to bind and compress them into the tiny gaps of his muscle fibers using the elasticity of his Rubber body."It seems to be working?" Luffy's eyes lit up.This process was extremely difficult, requiring extraordinary control over the body; a slight mistake would cause the current to dissipate.But if there was one thing Luffy had, it was an unyielding tenacity.[Physical energy has been compressed and trained, your physical strength has increased, Armament Haki proficiency +1][Mental power severely overdrawn, your willpower has increased, Observation Hakiproficiency +1]He didn't expect such an unexpected bonus.Luffy continued, once, twice, failure... the current shot out, making his hair stand slightly on end.I refuse to believe it.Luffy tried again, concentrating.When the first sliver of dawn appeared in the eastern sky, Luffy was drenched in sweat, but his eyes held a hint of excitement.He spread his palm, and with a slight thought, a blue electric arc actually leaped from his fingertips!"One hundred million volts can store ten thousand volts, a one percent efficiency?"Luffy was still a bit dissatisfied: "That's too low. When will I ever get millions of volts at this rate?"The vitality of pirates who go out to sea is ridiculously tenacious. Take Sir Crocodile, for example; he took countless hits from Luffy and only passed out in the end.Someone with a slightly better physique wouldn't die from a million volts.Slowly but surely."Anyway, the lightning stored through the Gum-Gum Fruit's properties is semi-permanent."Now, Luffy's body was like having eaten a weakened Rumble Rumble Fruit. Rubber can also generate heat through friction, thus slightly plundering the abilities of two of the most aggressive Devil Fruits among the Logia types.In fact, things like lightning and fire can be produced by strong individuals using various methods, even if they haven't eaten a Devil Fruit."But I have lightning and fire, and if I get a sword later, who can stop me when I unleash a combo, the Rubber Lightning Fire Sword?" Luffy was excited.Who can stop the Lightning Fire Sword combo?All the offensive weapons are here."Luffy, you're the earliest one again."A gentle female voice sounded from behind him.Luffy turned around and saw Nico Robin had arrived on the deck at some point.She was wearing casual clothes with a thin jacket over them, holding a book bound in some ancient leather.These days, Nico Robin saw Luffy diligently training almost every morning here."Morning, Robin!"Luffy grinned, retracted the electric arc, and curiously pointed at the book in her arms, "What book is that?""I wrote it."Nico Robin gently stroked the book's cover, a complex emotion in her eyes: "These are my notes and speculations on ancient script and poneglyphthat I've collected and transcribed bit by bit through various channels over the years.It can be said to be a part of the weight of my past twenty years of life."So heavy.Having been tempered by time, with a temperament full of life experience in her every move, Uta's worries were not unfounded in some ways.Just then, the [plan] prompt in Luffy's mind sounded again at an inopportune moment.[Unexpected situation detected, verifying situation][Verification complete. Increased knowledge reserves will help in deciphering poneglyph, aligning with the ultimate goal of becoming the Pirate King. Temporary schedule plan being formulated][Temporary schedule plan released!][Goal: Archaeology Knowledge Level increased to LV2.][Time: Must be completed within today.]Luffy's brow instantly furrowed into a knot, and his face fell.Train, train, study, study.Actually, he could choose to ignore it and endure the electric shock.With his current rudimentary mastery of electricity storage, he could probably store a lot of ammunition.But Luffy's intuition told him that these temporary plans often related to important junctures, in other words, things that couldn't be missed.For example, taking Vivi before.The hesitation lasted only a few seconds before Luffy made his decision.Then he looked at Nico Robin.As everyone knows, everyone on the ship, every single one of them, was his teacher.And what was Nico Robin's status?An absolute academic genius.Luffy scratched his head and plopped down on the deck next to Nico Robin."Robin, please continue teaching me.""Alright."As possibly the only remaining archaeologist in this world capable of deciphering ancient script, Nico Robin was lonely.And Luffy could be on the same wavelength as her.It's not easy to find someone on the same wavelength.Luffy's foundation was very good.Nico Robin had already witnessed Luffy's monstrous talent last time; once he entered learning mode, his Photographic Memory passive talent kicked in.However, the progress was not as smooth as it had been initially.About an hour later, Luffy clearly felt the speed of knowledge absorption slow down, as if encountering an invisible barrier.[After diligent study, your history level has increased, gaining 1 proficiency point.][Archaeology Level LV1 — Proficiency 120/300]Proficiency was increasing, but very slowly!If it was like walking briskly at first, now it was like a snail crawling.What was going on?Luffy voiced the confusion in his mind, "Robin, I feel like my learning speed has slowed down, and I'm learning fewer new things."Nico Robin closed her notebook and looked at Luffy with some surprise.This learning speed is still considered slow?She pondered for a moment and asked:"Luffy, let me test you. In the World Government's official records, in which sea calendar year did the God Valley Incident occur? And which joint force, known as the 'Cradle of Evil,' was primarily quelled?""sea calendar 1484, quelling the remnants of the Rocks Pirates and the Giant Race Rebel Alliance! But I remember Grandpa saying when he was drunk that official records are all nonsense; it was actually the Celestial Dragons who got beaten up after stealing something, and they called in people to get revenge."A hint of surprise flashed in Nico Robin's eyes.The officially recorded history was indeed like that.But who was this 'Grandpa' Luffy spoke of, who even knew inside information?However, the fact that Luffy could answer a casual question showed his foundation was quite solid."From this, it seems you have completely mastered elementary historical knowledge, Luffy."Nico Robin concluded, "The reason you feel you're absorbing less new knowledge is because that knowledge is repetitive.What you need to learn next is intermediate and advanced historical knowledge. This knowledge is more obscure, involves more complex connections, and the associated information to remember and understand increases exponentially."Luffy nodded, half-understanding: "So, I've already learned the basics, and now I need to learn harder stuff, right?"Chapter 139: A Pirate Without Dreams"You could say that."Nico Robin stood up. "Wait a moment."She turned and walked back to the women's cabin. Not long after, she emerged holding a large, thick book, even heavier than the previous notebook, with a dark gold cover made of an unknown metal.The book looked extremely ancient, with some wear and tear on its edges.Nico Robin placed the book in front of Luffy with a dull thud, indicating its surprising weight.Luffy looked at the massive tome, swallowed hard after a moment of silence, and pointed at it, asking, "Robin, how long did it take you to read this book?"Nico Robin gently patted the spine, her tone calm: "One year. And, I've probably read no less than a hundred historical texts of this difficulty and thickness.""A hundred books?!"Luffy's expression instantly became extremely complex, and his gaze towards Nico Robin was filled with shock and an indescribable admiration.He counted on his fingers and cautiously asked, "Um... Robin, how old are you this year, exactly—"Before he could finish his sentence, he felt his cheeks being gently pinched by two hands that sprouted from his shoulders.Nico Robin herself maintained an elegant smile, but there was a hint of danger in her eyes: "Luffy, it's very rude to casually guess a lady's age, you know.""Shorry."Luffy's face stretched Rubber-like, and he apologized incoherently.Just then, Sky-chan, who had been in the crow's nest, floated down and reported crisply: "Luffy, Robin! I see an island ahead."According to the log pose, it should be Jaya Island.Everyone's attention was immediately drawn to it.Nami checked the sea chart and the log pose, confirming, "That's right, it's Jaya Island. We need to resupply here and also inquire about Sky Island, right?"She said she wouldn't go to Sky Island.But since it was proposed by Luffy, the Captain, she was quite indulgent.The decision was quickly made, and the going merry sailed towards Jaya Island's port.After docking, everyone agreed on a meeting time and then dispersed in twos and threes to procure supplies.Luffy naturally followed Nico Robin, as the temporary plan required him to raise his Archaeology level to LV2.Nico Robin intended to gather some information; she was very good at that."Gathering information?"
