Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 218: Koshiro Declares—Nami is the True Genius!

"Boom!"

A massive explosion erupted, shaking all of Loguetown.

"Damned pirates!"

"I swear I'll lock you all up in Impel Down!"

At the Loguetown Marine Base, a loud angry roar rang out from inside an office filled with swirling thick smoke.

The next moment, the smoke cleared, revealing a silver-haired man with a large justice coat draped over his shoulders.

This was Smoker, the newly assigned Marine Captain of Loguetown. A Logia-type Devil Fruit user with the powers of the Smoke-Smoke Fruit, Smoker had been demoted from Marine Headquarters because of his disobedience.

Most of the time, he couldn't be bothered to go after small-time pirates.

To him, pirates in the East Blue were just small fry.

Even if they acted tough here, once they entered the Grand Line, they'd just end up dead anyway.

Catching them or not made no real difference.

But today, an explosion this massive?

Clearly, this wasn't just another small-time fight.

Smoker's expression darkened as he realized—this meant someone strong had appeared.

After all, he'd been stationed here for too long, and he was getting rusty.

This was a good chance to remind everyone why he was called White Hunter Smoker!

Without hesitation, he grabbed his jitte, slung it over his back, and jumped onto his modified motorbike, the Billower Bike.

Revving the engine, he sped off, leaving behind a thick white smoke trail as he raced towards the battlefield.

Meanwhile—Ace and Uchiha Yi's Battle

Despite Ace's desperate warnings, Uchiha Yi never moved.

He simply stood his ground, watching the massive fireball approach.

Ace could only stare helplessly as his strongest attack erupted into an uncontrollable inferno.

"I hope he's okay..."

But Ace had no idea—this level of fire was absolutely nothing to Uchiha Yi.

Even at one ten-thousandth of his true power, he wouldn't be hurt.

Ace had many ways to counter his own explosion, but Yi?

He didn't need them.

He was a true powerhouse—and a powerhouse faces disaster head-on!

With Nojiko protected inside a Painted Prison, Yi stood unmoving against the raging fire.

"Image Gallery: Level 10 Hurricane!"

The moment the flames surged, Yi spoke just a few words.

And with those words, an unstoppable storm descended.

In mere seconds, the sky darkened, and a massive hurricane formed, ripping through the land.

The clouds twisted violently, forming a devastating storm vortex.

The once calm sea churned into a raging abyss.

All around them, trees were uprooted, flung into the air like toys in a tornado.

And as for Ace's fireball?

It vanished instantly—like a candle blown out by a mere breath of wind.

The difference in power was insurmountable.

Ace fell to his knees, staring blankly at the sight before him.

For the first time, he truly understood—

The world was far larger than he had ever imagined.

"So strong..."

As he lay dazed on the ground, Ace could only watch as Uchiha Yi walked away.

At this moment, he realized—he was unworthy to invite Yi into his crew.

Not yet.

Maybe not ever.

Smoker Arrives Late

Just then, Smoker finally arrived—only to find Ace alone.

"What the hell happened here?"

Smoker's harsh voice snapped Ace out of his daze.

"Shit—it's the Marines!"

Ace immediately turned and ran.

After that last attack, he was exhausted.

And Smoker?

He was not someone to mess with right now.

"STOP RIGHT THERE!"

Seeing Ace flee, Smoker knew immediately—this was a pirate!

Without hesitation, he revved his motorbike and chased after him.

What followed was a high-speed chase between Smoker and Ace, weaving through the streets of Loguetown.

Meanwhile, Yi and Nojiko, uninterested in the outcome, had returned to their ship.

Their journey to the Grand Line was about to begin.

The East Blue was already set in motion.

All that remained… was for Nami to set sail and embrace her destiny.

Shimotsuki Village—Nami's Determination

Back at Shimotsuki Village, Nami had returned alone.

Even if Uchiha Yi hadn't forced her to pursue strength, she would have done it herself.

Because she couldn't stand being powerless anymore.

The first time, she was too weak to stop Arlong from killing her mother, Bell-mère.

The second time, she was too weak to defend Cocoyasi Village.

The third time, she was too weak, and her weakness cost Uchiha Yi his arm.

If this continued, how many more people would she lose?

I refuse to be weak any longer!

I will become stronger—stronger than anyone!

So what if I have to fight the Four Emperors?!

So what if I have to fight the Marine Admirals?!

I will do it! I have no other choice!

With that unshakable resolve, Nami threw herself into rigorous training.

Even if her swordsmanship was weak, she had no other choice.

This was her only path forward.

Astonishing the Sword Masters

"Ha!"

Each day, Nami practiced tirelessly, swinging her sword through the air.

She wasn't as talented as Kuina or Zoro.

But so what?

She would work harder than anyone!

"…What are you looking at?"

Zoro had just finished his own training when he noticed Kuina staring at Nami.

She hadn't moved for a while, completely focused on watching her.

Since Uchiha Yi had intervened, Kuina had never suffered her original fate—she was alive and well.

But hearing Zoro's voice, she still didn't respond.

Her eyes remained locked onto Nami, unwavering.

"Zoro…"

"You should watch too."

"This… is true swordsmanship."

"…Huh?"

Zoro was confused, but he trusted Kuina.

So he turned to observe.

And in that instant—

Zoro's entire world shifted.

He couldn't explain it.

But something about Nami's sword swings was completely different.

Something… indescribable was taking shape.

"Master…"

Zoro turned to Koshiro, their teacher.

"What is this?"

Koshiro smiled, his eyes full of wisdom and admiration.

"This…"

"This is swordsmanship."

"To cut through anything…"

"Or to cut through nothing at all."

Nami, the girl who was once dismissed, had achieved something far beyond expectations.

And Koshiro had to admit it—

Among all his students, Nami was the true genius.

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