One Piece: Only for Me

Lucia gently shook her long hair, which emitted a purple glow. A pair of jet-black wings unfolded from her back, dramatically altering her entire presence.

The wings fluttered, and before Gion could react, Lucia had already appeared in front of her, swinging her sword.

Gion hastily raised **Konpira** to block, but the sheer force of the strike sent her flying.

Lucia had entered her half-beast form, greatly enhancing both her speed and strength.

Gion quickly activated her **Armament Haki**, suppressing the heat coursing through her body. She twisted mid-air, but before she could adjust—

**Swish!**

Lucia appeared above her like a phantom.

**"What are you looking at?"** she teased.

Gion's pupils shrank. She wasn't as agile as Lucia in the air, and it was too late to counterattack.

Her only option was to reinforce her vital points with **Armament Haki**.

Lucia wouldn't kill her, so she refrained from using **Kōrō no Hikari**. Instead, she clenched her fist and delivered a devastating Haki-infused punch to Gion's back.

**Thud!**

Gion groaned from the impact and plummeted. But just before hitting the ground, she managed to stop herself with **Geppo**.

Lucia landed gracefully, barely acknowledging her opponent. Instead, she turned and smiled charmingly at Carl on the high platform.

Carl sighed and touched his forehead.

Beside him, Borsalino chuckled. **"Carl, your cousin is smiling at you. Why don't you respond?"**

Carl waved dismissively. **"Please, you respond for me. Your smile is the most charming."**

Borsalino shook his head. **"Uh, no thanks. I'm afraid your cousin might rush over and cut me."**

Meanwhile, Gion landed, using **Konpira** for support as she caught her breath.

Lucia turned to her with a smile. **"Do you want to continue?"**

Gion exhaled deeply before replying, **"No need. You're definitely stronger than me. If you had used your sword earlier, the fight would've ended much sooner."**

She signaled to the referee and stepped off the stage.

Lucia retracted her wings, cast a shy glance at Carl, and—with her face slightly flushed—ran back to the other students.

Ginny, standing nearby, casually touched the silver-white pistol at her waist. It was her turn next.

Her opponent was **Onigumo**.

As he stepped forward, his hair writhed unnaturally, grabbing six swords scattered on the ground. Drawing two more from his waist, he walked toward the stage with an imposing aura.

He was one of the few at the academy who had fully mastered **Rokushiki**.

Amid the cheers of Jessica and the other female cadets, Ginny patted her chest confidently, then strutted onto the stage.

Her movements were smooth, almost cat-like.

Onigumo suppressed his usual fierce expression, attempting to appear less intimidating.

He wasn't interested in beautiful women, but everyone at the Marine Academy knew Ginny was **Carl's "woman."**

Though she seemed the least threatening among the supernovas, Ginny was easily one of the most **untouchable** figures in the academy—second only to Carl.

Ginny glanced back and flashed Carl a dazzling smile. But when she turned to face Onigumo, her eyes sharpened, her demeanor shifting completely.

Feeling her gaze, Onigumo instinctively strengthened his guard. His hair curled around his body, acting as an additional layer of defense.

The match began.

Onigumo made the first move, charging at Ginny and unleashing a flurry of **Eight-Sword Style** slashes.

Ginny's petite frame weaved effortlessly between the flashing blades, narrowly avoiding each strike.

From the high platform, Carl observed with approval.

**"Her talent in Observation Haki is exceptional,"** he thought.

It was no surprise—Ginny was the only one who could decipher **Den Den Mushi** signals during the **Valley of the Gods incident**.

Frustrated, Onigumo's hair split again, transforming into **black tendrils** that lunged to ensnare Ginny.

The sinister technique might've been unsettling back on Earth, but Ginny wasn't fazed.

Instead, she looked disgusted.

**"Gross. When was the last time he washed his hair?"**

Holstering her guns, she flipped upside down and executed a spinning kick.

**Boom!**

A circular shockwave shot through the air, severing the black tendrils instantly.

Onigumo attempted to block with his swords but was sent skidding backward.

Seizing the moment, Ginny drew her pistols and fired.

**Bang! Bang! Bang!**

Each bullet struck with pinpoint accuracy, knocking the swords from Onigumo's grasp.

Now, only **two** swords remained in his hands.

Ginny narrowed her eyes and coated her next shots in **Armament Haki**.

She fired again.

Onigumo desperately blocked with his Haki-coated blades, but—

**"Ugh!"**

Two bullets struck his abdomen, stopping just short of piercing his skin.

Realizing he was **completely outmatched**, Onigumo fell to one knee, clutching his midsection.

**"I concede,"** he muttered.

Ginny grinned and blew a kiss toward Carl.

A wave of cheers erupted from the crowd, while Carl pinched the bridge of his nose in exasperation.

Embarrassed, Ginny quickly covered her face and darted off the stage.

Borsalino cast a teasing glance at Carl.

Carl ignored him.

The exams continued into the afternoon, with two groups advancing: **Kuma and Momonga, and Ginny and Lucia.**

The finals between **Kuma and Lucia** were scheduled for the next morning.

Once the winner was decided, the final **graduation exam**—where Carl and the others would compete—would take place in the afternoon.