Chapter 32: D-Rank Ability Entry: [Mastery of Unarmed Combat]!

Chapter 32: D-Rank Ability Entry 【Mastery of Hand-to-Hand Combat】!

【Fishing】?

Of course, Cui Ze wanted to fish!

While “Experience Summary” could yield ability entries, its cycle was too long, results too slow, and full of uncertainties.

How could it compare to the ease and thrill of 【Fishing】?

Moreover, the motto “A fisherman never returns empty-handed” was absolutely true for Cui Ze!

The bait would surely catch something!

Although, admittedly…

He had once reeled in some oddities like a “bamboo tube” or a “special rice ball”…

Still.

Even though Cui Ze was eager to 【Fish】, he had his reservations.

During his few days aboard the Navy warship, Cui Ze fished three times.

The first time, he caught 【5000 Beli】 and a 【Treasure Map: Magnetic Drum Kingdom】.

The second time, he acquired 【Replica of the Disassembly Madonna】, 【Permanent Pointer of the Primordial Island】, and 【Navigation Skills】.

The third time, he obtained 【Smoke Form】.

In total, six fishing attempts.

Among these, four yielded 【Items】, only two produced 【Ability Entries】.

Judging by the results,

Fishing aboard the Navy warship was far more likely to yield 【Items】 than 【Entries】.

This was precisely the source of Cui Ze’s concern!

And one of the reasons he had temporarily halted 【Fishing】 before.

Fishing was guaranteed success.

Such a magical effect satisfied Cui Ze greatly.

However, the holographic screen itself did not possess any “system storage” or space-storage ability.

Each time Cui Ze fished up an 【Item】, it instantly manifested from the dimensional sea, without exception.

Fortunately, after entering the training camp, the items he fished out were all inconspicuous trinkets, unlikely to arouse suspicion among others.

Otherwise,

If, like on the zombie island, he had directly fished out a color-changing 【Sun Wheel Sword】 from the dimensional sea, that would have drawn too much attention!

Cui Ze did not want his 【Fishing】 ability to become common knowledge.

After all, it was his ultimate trump card!

Cui Ze had originally planned to use conventional “sea fishing” during the camp’s rest days to disguise his 【Fishing】.

The 【Entries】 gained from 【Fishing】 would go unnoticed by others;

The 【Items】 he caught could be passed off as “foreign objects” pulled from the seawater.

An impeccable disguise!

Unexpectedly, the sudden “Pirate Attack Incident” granted Cui Ze a large haul of victory baits, including a precious D-rank bait!

Holding the “D-rank bait” in his hand, Cui Ze pondered silently.

“Judging from results, the probability of fishing up 【Items】 does exceed that of 【Entries】.”

“But the effect of the 【Fishing】 entry also mentions that the ‘victory baits’ obtained from defeating opponents relate to the abilities gained by fishing!”

“For example, the D-rank bait obtained from defeating Smoker yielded 【Smoke Form】 when fished!”

“And Rao G’s victory bait… That old martial artist isn’t a Devil Fruit user; his specialty is martial arts combat, without weapons…”

“In short, fishing with Rao G’s victory bait should yield a higher chance of 【Entries】 than 【Items】!”

Moreover…

A glint of determination flashed in Cui Ze’s eyes.

“My biggest shortcoming right now is the short development time and severe lack of combat experience!”

“If I can fish out any combat-related ability entries from the dimensional sea using Rao G’s victory bait, I can quickly fill that gap!”

“Though Rao G isn’t truly weaponless—like that red and blue tight suit he wears… ugh…”

Recalling Rao G’s tight old-man outfit, Cui Ze couldn’t help but shudder.

“No way!”

“The luck of a fisherman would never be that bad!”

Cui Ze resolved to directly begin D-rank fishing.

Before fishing, as usual, he opened his attribute panel to check the luck fluctuation.

“Today’s goddess of luck?”

“D!”

“Still the same shameless figure!”

“The goddess of luck always favors the D-rank chests!”

With finger as rod, thought as line, the fish bit!

【This fishing yield type: Ability Entry】

【D-rank Ability Entry: Mastery of Hand-to-Hand Combat】

【Entry Description: Some fighters seek combat methods beyond firearms and blades, discovering weapons hidden within themselves. Even unarmed, they can wound or kill enemies as effectively as swords or knives.】

【Entry Effects: 1. Gains 1 point D-rank bonus to Strength attribute; 2. Basic mastery of various excellent combat techniques common at sea, especially skilled in unarmed combat.】

【Entry Evaluation: This punch embodies 20 years of skill—can you withstand it?】

“This is exactly the ability I wanted most!”

Joy flickered in Cui Ze’s eyes as a wealth of combat knowledge flooded his mind, swiftly filling the void of his past combat experience.

After a moment,

Cui Ze suddenly opened his eyes wide, a fierce light gleaming in his deep black pupils, like a tiger choosing its prey.

The aggressive fighting aura characteristic of a martial artist began spreading from him.

“Hoo…”

Exhaling heavily, now wielding 【Mastery of Hand-to-Hand Combat】, Cui Ze realized how reckless his earlier close-range fight with Rao G had been.

If not for the absolute defense of 【Wild Body: Iron Head】, which made Rao G complacent and careless in battle, there was no chance Cui Ze could have turned the tables against that strange old man!

“So…”

“Virgo truly is my excellent shield and comrade-in-arms!”

“Next time we fight as a team, I must bring him along again!”

With his combat experience gap filled, Cui Ze felt wonderfully elated.

Currently, the holographic screen still held exactly 160 victory baits (from previous sea beast kills plus this pirate raid).

Cui Ze hesitated briefly but decided not to continue fishing.

The same reason as before:

He feared pulling out too conspicuous large items that would expose his abilities.

“Indeed, it’s better to save sea fishing for the rest days!”

Cui Ze closed the holographic screen.

“But before the rest day comes, I still have to face Smoker’s challenge! With 【Mastery of Hand-to-Hand Combat】, I’m more confident now!”

After checking his status, Cui Ze stepped out of his room.

Due to the unexpected pirate attack today, Instructor Xiu Zuo temporarily suspended the advanced “Iron Block” training course.

However, even though the “Iron Block” practice was paused, Cui Ze’s fish-killing work would not stop!

No matter wind or rain, thunder or hail, nothing could stop the ruthless blade of a fish hunter!

Baits, here I come again!

(End of chapter)