"Lance, get ready to set sail!"
As soon as Hamr returned to Grove Area 66, fully loaded, he called for imdiate departure.
"What's up? Got the bullets?"
Hamr gave a slight nod. Lance instantly understood, those bullets definitely weren't obtained through official channels.
But he didn't question it. After all, Hamr was doing this for their troops. How could he possibly object?
And with this batch of bullets, the combat power of their warship would be significantly boosted.
"Have Phil's 3,000 rounds been loaded onto the ship?"
"All loaded."
"Then let's move. Ti waits for no one. Destination: North Blue."
Following the order, the team swiftly boarded their warship and began their journey toward the North Blue.
Out on the vast sea, Lance stood at the lookout, scanning the horizon.
On the deck, soldiers were getting familiar with the rifles Hamr had modified.
"They're here! The Captain forged two more!"
Suddenly, a voice full of excitent rang out.
The mont everyone heard it, they all smiled from ear to ear.
That ant they could speed up their training.
"Is the Captain still blacksmithing?"
Lance frowned slightly as he looked at the rifle in the soldier's arms.
Hamr had been hamring nonstop since they set sail, over three hours now.
The duang duang sounds never stopped.
"Yes, the Captain has been forging inside his cabin for three straight hours," soone reported.
Lance's brow furrowed even more.
Without another word, he headed straight for Hamr's cabin.
*Knock knock knock!*
"CaptainHamr?"
Without waiting for a response, Lance opened the door and stepped inside.
There was Hamr, fully focused on his work at the forge.
Every strike from his powerful right fist made the flintlock rifle in his grip tremble slightly.
But even with such force, the rifle wasn't damaged. In fact, the barrel beca sturdier with each strike.
This was one of the marks of Hamr's top-tier blacksmithing skills.
With the power of the Hamr-Hamr Fruit, he could precisely strike every tallic joint on a weapon.
Not only could he enhance the weapon, but he could do it without causing any damage.
Each strike had a purpose: to trigger the critical hit infusion effect.
"You need sothing, Lance?" Hamr asked, not even turning around.
Lance's frown was so deep it could squash a fly.
"You've been at this for three hours straight. You need to rest."
"Oh, just let finish this gun. Won't be long."
"Like hell I believe you. You're a forging addict, through and through."
"…"
Hamr understood Lance's concern. But once a blacksmith gets into the groove, it's hard to stop.
It's a common affliction of all craftsn.
Just then, the notification chid.
Seeing that, Hamr quickly paused his hamring.
Lance thought it was because Hamr listened to him and nodded in approval.
"This one's ready too. Give it to the soldiers for practice."
Three hours, and only three rifles forged. Hamr wasn't happy with the pace.
A term suddenly floated through his mind, but he dismissed it quickly.
Fruit Awakening.
He opened his status panel:
Na: [Hamr]
Age: [19]
Devil Fruit: [Paracia - Hamr-Hamr Fruit, Mastery: 55%]
Armant Haki (Unlocked): [30%]
Observation Haki (Locked): [Awakening Progress: 70%]
Conqueror's Haki: [0! Nope. Not happening. Keep dreaming, slacker.]
Abilities: [Rokushiki (Mastered), Rokushiki Extended Techniques (Proficient)]
His Doriki stat had vanished, likely because his current strength had surpassed what Doriki could accurately asure.
Hamr didn't mind. His developnt with the Hamr-Hamr Fruit had reached a bottleneck.
Besides using his body as a dium for hamr strikes and shockwaves, he hadn't found any new breakthroughs.
Still a long road ahead.
He sighed slightly and stretched his body before heading up to the deck, with Lance following close behind.
"How far are we from the North Blue?"
"Another one to two hours before we enter its waters."
Hamr nodded, beginning to recall everything he knew about Germa 66.
Vinsmoke Judge, a scientist.
Not on the level of Vegapunk, but still a man who stood at the pinnacle of his specialized field.
Having just returned to the North Blue, it stands to reason that he should not have ti to participate in the battle.
So why did he suddenly appear in the Kingdom of Stanford and snatch that invisibility cloak?
Still deep in thought, Hamr walked onto the deck.
He saw three soldiers aiming their automatic rifles at seabirds flying overhead, excitedly pulling the triggers.
Seeing his creations bring such enthusiasm...
As a blacksmith, nothing felt more satisfying than having your work truly appreciated.
…is the greatest honor.
And Hamr was no exception.
Even though he often complained at headquarters that Teacher Zephyr stole his masterpieces, deep down, he didn't really mind.
Whether it was the Windbreaker Gauntlets or the Sword of Sword Aura, he forged them with his own hands.
As long as they could help others realize their value, it was all worth it.
Just like now, although the three soldiers firing the rifles weren't particularly skilled, watching them grin ear to ear while making rapid-fire sounds filled Hamr with a deep sense of satisfaction.
*Dong! Dong! Dong!*
At that mont, the sound of hamring echoed within Hamr's heart.
That familiar rhythm drew him into a strange, wondrous state.
System Interface
Devil Fruit: [Paracia-type – Hamr Hamr Fruit, Developnt Level: 65%]
New ability: Hamring of the Soul
It was as if even the Hamr Hamr Fruit itself shared in Hamr's joy.
Each echoing hamr beat rang with power, lifting Hamr's spirit into a euphoric state.
The resolve and spirit of a true craftsman had elevated his mastery of the fruit to a whole new level.
"Hey Hamr, are you alright?"
Lance looked at the smiling, dazed Hamr with confusion.
"It's nothing, I just had a breakthrough. My fruit ability progressed a little more."
Lance's eyes widened instantly.
Wait, you can awaken Devil Fruit powers just by forging?
Oh, right. Hamr's fruit is the Hamr Hamr Fruit, it was practically made for forging.
"What kind of new ability? Show !"
Seeing Lance's skeptical expression, Hamr chuckled softly.
He slowly placed his right hand over his chest and said calmly, "Hamring of the Soul."
In the next instant, Lance froze in place.
Even though the words were spoken gently, Lance felt as if his brain had been struck with a heavy blow.
His vision blurred, his body swayed, and it felt like he was on the verge of blacking out.
The sensation lasted for a full thirty seconds before he could recover.
"That was terrifying… for a mont, it felt like the entire world shut out."
"My body couldn't move, and my mind went completely blank."
Hamr grinned.
"This is my newly awakened ability, an invisible hamr strike that shakes the soul."
"Those with weak minds won't be able to hold onto themselves in front of ."
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