The Six Naval Forms refer to the six moves of Shaving, Iron Block, Paper Drawing, Moon Step, Languid Foot, and Finger Spear. This physical technique from the anime One Piece pushes human physical abilities beyond their limits. It is extremely powerful, and if one masters all of it, even those with Devil Fruit abilities will have the power to fight.
And to use the Navy Six Forms, there's no doubt you need a strong physique!
Lucien's physique had already been enhanced to a terrifying level after experiencing the upgrades to his martial arts. In terms of raw physical strength, even without considering his soul abilities, his body was at least at a thirty-soul rank by now!
Because of this, he was able to absorb the thousand-year-old spirit ring with his first spirit ring.
Originally, he thought that with his current physical strength, learning the Navy Six Forms would be a breeze. However, the reality quickly slapped him in the face.
When he actually tried practicing, he realized he couldn't perform the Six Naval Forms at all. His physique at the Soul Venerable level simply wasn't up to the standard. It didn't meet the minimum requirements to use the Navy Sixth Form.
So, what could he do?
Work out, of course.
It was then that he remembered the last item in the novice gift package that would help his current situation.
It was the Gravity Adjustment Bracelet!
"This bracelet is simply a workout artifact." Lucien looked at the silver bracelet on his arm, muttering to himself.
This silver metal bracelet looked like an ordinary silver bracelet. Its surface was covered with bizarre spell patterns, and it could automatically adjust its size. After Lucien put it on, the bracelet, initially designed for adults, immediately shrank to fit his size.
At the same time, as he wore the bracelet, a message appeared in his mind, explaining the purpose and usage of the bracelet.
Gravity Adjustment Bracelet - It can adjust the gravity of the planet it bears, without any upper limit!
How terrifying!
Changing gravity with this bracelet was not like ordinary weight training. Regular weight exercises focus on specific parts of the body, but some parts remain unaffected. However, this gravity bracelet was a whole different beast.
The Gravity Bracelet adjusts the gravity of the entire planet, effectively adding weight to every cell of the body, leaving no area untouched!
Ordinary weight exercises only target the muscles and bones, but this method affects every part of the body—muscles, bones, internal organs, even tiny muscles!
"Then let me try double gravity first," Lucien murmured, stroking the metal bracelet on his right arm, and issued a command for double gravity.
Immediately, the bracelet obeyed the command faithfully.
Silence.
"Ha!"
Lucien suddenly exhaled sharply, his waist slightly bent, dripping with sweat. His breathing was labored, and he felt as though his entire body was being crushed by an invisible force, an indescribable heaviness suffocating him.
"...Wow, this is really terrifying!"
He struggled to stay upright, feeling as though standing itself was a tremendous challenge. Even breathing had become difficult!
Adjusting gravity was vastly different from normal weight training. Weight-bearing exercises only provide pressure from the outside, mainly affecting muscles, bones, and joints. But gravity surrounds every part of the body—muscles, organs, even the smallest cells.
"Ha..."
Lucien gasped under the double gravity. He felt like just standing there, holding his body up, was already a terrifying workout.
After some time, he finally began to adjust to the weight of the gravity. Slowly, he took a step forward...
After walking for a bit, he stopped, breathing heavily.
After resting, he moved forward again, taking step by step...
Stop and go.
During this period, he refrained from using his soul power to enhance his body because he was focused on physical exercise, not fighting. Using soul power during training would defeat the purpose and hinder progress.
It took Lucien a full day to reluctantly walk around the entire island.
When the task was complete, Lucien, feeling as though his body had reached its limits, decided to double the gravity.
Immediately...
A sensation of lightness hit him!
Without the added gravity, he felt as though he were floating—his body light as if carried by a gentle breeze, as if he could fly into the sky!
Of course, he knew this was just an illusion. His body had adapted to the double gravity, and with the sudden reduction in weight, it created this fleeting sensation.
Hastily, Lucien sat down in a meditative position and began circulating his soul power, allowing it to flow through his body, helping to relax his muscles. After intense exercise, the body naturally produces lactic acid, which causes discomfort like soreness.
If he didn't use his soul power to guide and stretch his energy, he would definitely wake up tomorrow feeling immense pain, unable to move.
"Ha..."
After a while, Lucien, who had been guiding his soul power, exhaled deeply. He opened his sea-blue eyes, feeling that his body's fatigue had eased slightly. At the same time, an intense hunger hit him.
"Goo~"
Lucien rubbed his stomach, knowing it was time to replenish his energy.
He stood up with effort, his legs feeling a little weak. He staggered towards the woods in the center of the island, where food and shelter awaited, prepared in advance.
Several tall trees stood close together. Lucien had used branches and vines to build a simple log cabin. On the tree next to it, there were dried and smoked fish hanging.
A small clearing lay in front of the hut, still showing traces of the bonfire from the night before.
Lucien stumbled there, grabbed a piece of fish, and ate it directly.
The simply smoked fish tasted surprisingly good.
On this deserted island, it was a rare delicacy.
After eating one piece, Lucien grabbed a few more and gnawed on them.
Finally, he felt his stomach was full.
After finishing his meal, Lucien sat down on a humble homemade stool and exhaled a long breath, feeling the exhaustion creep through his body. He couldn't help but smile wryly, shaking his head.
"The effect of gravity training is excellent, but with my current physical state, I can't train for too long. I need to wait for my body to recover before continuing. Otherwise, I'll only harm myself."
Exercise isn't just about pushing through every day. Overdoing it is a sure way to injury. Exercise is about breaking down the body, then allowing it to recover. Between constant destruction and repair, the body grows stronger.
But if you push too hard, the body will continue to break down before it can fully recover, leading to permanent damage over time. Balance is key—without adequate rest, you might destroy yourself.
The same goes for nutrition!
As the saying goes, "The poor are rich in martial arts."
After intense exercise, the body requires a lot of nutrients to repair itself.
It's impossible to build muscle by just eating steamed buns and pickles every day.
Without proper nutrition, no matter how much you train, your progress will always be limited. In fact, it may even result in excessive nutrient depletion, leading to serious problems.