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What makes Rayleigh regretful is that Noel behaved like an excellent pirate prospect, but he became a bounty hunter, and he was pretty good at it.

So he smiled slightly with emotion:

"If you are a pirate, as a senior, I can feel more at ease."

When Noel heard this, he felt a long-lost familiarity.

I remember the last person who persuaded him to become a pirate was Red-haired Shanks, who was also a member of the Roger Pirates.

Is this a tradition that your pirate group has inherited?

Nolund suddenly felt dumbfounded.

Although his hands were working, Reilly still keenly noticed the change in Noel's expression, "What's wrong?"

"Nothing, I just thought that a pirate invited me to board the ship before, but I refused. Your tone just now was somewhat similar to his."

Noel smiled.

Wuming raised his head and asked, "Why didn't I know?"

"That was when I just went to sea, and you weren't there yet."

At this time, Rayleigh suddenly interrupted: "The person you are talking about is Shanks, right?"

"Oh, how do you know?"

Noel said a little surprised.

What surprised him was not that Rayleigh knew about it, but that Shanks would actually mention him to Rayleigh.

In addition, Shanks never mentioned to him his identity as a trainee crew member of the Roger Pirates, so he was appropriately surprised by the relationship between Rayleigh and Shanks.

Sure enough, Rayleigh's next words were:

"Well, we are familiar with each other. He was a trainee crew member on our ship back then."

"I met him some time ago, and he said he met two very interesting people in the East China Sea, one of whom was you."

And the other one is, of course, Luffy who made Shanks gamble an arm.

It was precisely because Shanks mentioned Nour to him that he began to pay attention to Nour and Wuming after they became famous as [Fate Hunter], and after seeing the news that they had arrived in the Water Capital, he went there specifically Wait for them in Area 50.

As for why he did it?

That's of course because he has nothing to do.

Since his "retirement" from his pirate career, he has lived a boring and leisurely life every day, such as painting, drinking, gambling, and being sold into slavery...

Since being idle is idle, why not take a look at the people who can be mentioned by Shanks.

At present, it seems that the trip is worthwhile. Noel is indeed one of the few interesting people he has met in these years.

"In addition, Shanks also asked me to tell you, 'It's not that easy to learn armed colors, but my promise is permanent.' He said you will understand after listening to it."

After Riley finished speaking, he added with a smile:

"By the way, he had a rather playful expression when he spoke."

Noel did understand. He was speechless and funny: "How come this guy is like a child."

"Hahaha, that's true! So, is your purpose of going to sea this time just to learn armed Haki?"

Riley asked with a smile.

"Almost. In fact, I have almost mastered the theory of armed colors. At present, the only thing left is actual combat."

Having said this, Noel looked at Reilly with some expectancy.

Although he had never expected to receive Rayleigh's teachings before, when he stood in front of him, he couldn't help but have the idea of ​​​​discussing with him.

What's more, they are relatively on friendly terms so far, what if Rayleigh really agrees.

So, he tentatively asked:

"So, regarding actual combat, Senior Rayleigh, can you..."

"Of course, it's good to stretch your muscles once in a while."

Rayleigh responded immediately, even more readily than Noel expected.

Noel was a little surprised, but then he figured out that, as Rayleigh himself said, this sparring was just a matter of stretching his muscles for him.

The two came to the open space aside, and Rayleigh slowly pulled out the long sword at his waist that was covered by his cloak. He said with some nostalgia:

"It's been a while since I've used a sword."

Despite what Rayleigh said, Noel was not careless at all and took a cautious stance.

He wanted to say something that he hadn't been so cautious in a long time, but compared to what Rayleigh said, it was very low, so he didn't say it.

But there is no doubt that the man in front of him is definitely the strongest opponent he has encountered since going to sea!

Wuming and Sani who were watching were both surprised. They had never seen Noel's expression like this before.

Rayleigh made a pose casually, while Noel silently stroked the scabbard. The two didn't say anything, but just looked at each other in tacit understanding.

Chong——!

There was a flash of light from the sword, and Noel disappeared from the spot. The next moment, Noel appeared in front of Rayleigh, and the blades collided together, causing sparks to fly.

Reilly praised: "It's really an outstanding experience."

Noel replied helplessly:

"I can't be considered outstanding in front of you."

This knife seemed to be a simple confrontation, but in fact it was the result of their mutual prediction at that moment.

Noel also had a headache for a while. Advanced knowledge and color had always been his biggest help, but now he could be said to be useless when facing Rayleigh.

Of course, on the other side, Rayleigh’s perception and color were the same.

The blade was deadlocked in mid-air, and the next second, Noel suddenly felt something strange coming from the blade, and made a decisive decision to withdraw from the wrestling match.

Sure enough, Rayleigh had wrapped the blade with armed haki. If Noel continued to stand in a stalemate, the quarter moon might be cut off.

"No, are you so serious?"

"Of course, facing such an outstanding young man, I don't dare to be careless."

Rayleigh said with a smile, but the movements in his hands did not stop, and he stood up to attack Noel.

Knowlton felt a headache, but he was thinking quickly and making decisions in a blink of an eye.

He waved the waxing moon again, as if he was going to continue a head-on confrontation with Rayleigh. Rayleigh was a little surprised, but the moment the blade came into contact, Noel's wrist moved slightly, the blade turned, and struck the side of the long sword, blocking Rayleigh's attack. Pop open, revealing a gap.

As long as you don't confront the other party, there will be no problem.

Seizing the gap, Noel took advantage of the opportunity to attack, but Rayleigh leaned back and kicked the sword in reverse. Not only did he block his attack, but he was also stunned.

Is this possible?

"I have to say, this move is very powerful."

Rayleigh praised again, but Noel was even more helpless: "Your move is even more powerful."

It doesn't make sense that swordsmen have to use kicking skills in a duel!

Lei Li laughed and said: "That's what the so-called actual combat is!"

Well, you are old and you are reasonable.

Since the other party is unreasonable, he will be equally unreasonable.

The two fought again. Noel swung his sword with his right hand and swiped his left hand in the air. He actually drew a sword energy and slashed towards Rayleigh.

Rayleigh was stunned by this cunning move. He almost got hit and had no time to dodge, so he could only block it.

"Lan feet?"

"No, this is called Muto style swordsmanship - Arashi Kaku."

Noel also smiled.

"Swordless swordsmanship? Hahaha, this is a good move!"

"Then go on!"