"Ah-hem."
"Alright, that's enough. Watch what you're saying!"
Hearing his subordinates' increasingly exaggerated flattery, Lind quickly interrupted them.
"Yes, boss!"
The five of them immediately responded in unison.
"Okay, try eating a few and see how they work for you."
Using his telekinesis, Lind lifted several bunches of Dragon Bananas from the crate and placed them on the table in front of them.
Axel and the others didn't hesitate. They each grabbed a banana, peeled it open, and started eating.
Only Liana hesitated, her expression slightly conflicted. Clearly, the psychological trauma from eating a Devil Fruit in the past still lingered.
Facing another banana-shaped fruit with special effects, Liana was obviously worried about its taste.
Fortunately, the flavor was nothing like what she feared. In fact, it tasted quite good, and a look of delight appeared on her face.
Before long, all five of them had finished a Dragon Banana.
"How do you feel? Can you sense the effects of the fruit?"
Seeing that they were done eating, Lind immediately asked about the results.
"Boss, it's amazing! If I can keep eating these for the next month while training hard, I think I can reach a new level of strength!"
"Yeah, boss, this fruit is really something! Are we really going to be able to eat it for a whole month?"
"Hahaha, as long as it works!"
"Don't worry, there's more than enough to supply you five for a full month!"
"In fact, once we set sail, taking control of that deserted island will be on our agenda."
"In the future, every squad member will have a chance to eat these. You guys are getting a head start, so don't waste this opportunity!"
"After this, the fruit will be distributed based on merit. If you slack off, don't blame me if your subordinates surpass you!"
Satisfied with their reactions, Lind seized the moment to motivate them further.
For now, the supply was unlimited for just this month. Whoever trained the hardest and absorbed the nutrients the fastest would get to eat more and grow stronger!
"This crate of Dragon Bananas will stay at the base. You five can take what you need. Let me know when you run out, and I'll restock it."
"For now, finish what's in front of you and then get back to training!"
"I'm going to check on the others!"
"Yes, boss!"
"Boss, you're the greatest!"
Amid their enthusiastic praise, Lind left the meeting hall.
He planned to visit the training grounds to assess his subordinates' progress and adjust their training accordingly.
Upon arriving, he effortlessly extended his telekinesis to envelop the entire training area.
Over the past month, Lind had obtained numerous training manuals on Hachinosu and had sparred with Whitebeard and others, greatly improving his skills.
Beyond mastering the three forms of Haki, martial arts, and swordsmanship, his understanding of telekinesis had also advanced significantly.
Although telekinesis wasn't a Devil Fruit ability, it was functionally similar to one.
The strongest figures on Hachinosu—Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and Charlotte Linlin—were all powerful Devil Fruit users.
Their insights into developing Devil Fruit powers had been invaluable to Lind.
Now, he had successfully merged his telekinesis with Observation Haki, creating a powerful synergy.
With his telekinetic field activated, Lind could not only sense every movement within his range but also extend his awareness inside his targets, clearly perceiving their strength.
It was essentially "X-ray vision + observation haki."
Using this technique, Lind quickly analyzed the Seventh Division's overall power level and training progress.
He could even detect changes in their muscles and blood flow to pinpoint their weaknesses.
How did he figure this out? By observing everyone on Hachinosu.
With a massive pool of data and his formidable mental strength, he had forcibly deduced the patterns.
Lind's brain, enhanced by his powerful telekinesis, functioned like a supercomputer.
While grasping abstract concepts like "intent" in swordsmanship was difficult for him, anything that could be understood through analysis and logic was his specialty.
As an instructor, Lind might not match Kaido, the legendary mentor, but he completely outclassed Zephyr, who only knew how to train soldiers through rigid "exam-style" methods.
If Lind trained someone in the Six Powers for just three months, they'd master the techniques perfectly.
Not necessarily in their advanced forms, but they'd definitely grasp the basics flawlessly.
And that was exactly what he intended to do now.
Lind didn't halt the ongoing training.
Instead, he walked into the training grounds, weaving through the ranks of his subordinates, offering precise corrections.
With his immense mental processing power, every piece of advice he gave was sharp and to the point.
His subordinates were thrilled, loudly cheering him on.
In just an hour, Lind had personally guided every member, refining their movements and techniques.
Seeing their significant improvements, he nodded in satisfaction.
"Now this is what I call professional! Tailored training at its finest!"
"If we keep this up, my Seventh Division will soon be the strongest of them all!"
Pleased with his subordinates' potential, Lind eagerly threw himself back into training them.
Even Axel and the others, who had planned to train separately, were drawn in by Lind's expertise and returned to the training grounds to practice alongside everyone else.
The rigorous training continued until dusk, at which point Lind wrapped up the day's session.
Thanks to his guidance, the entire squad had significantly improved their training efficiency.
For the remainder of the evening, Lind planned to let them train independently and reflect on what they had learned.
Meanwhile, he had another task in mind—catching a Sea King to provide his men with a feast.
Using his telekinesis, he flew aimlessly over the ocean, searching for his prey.
Every now and then, he scattered bait to lure sea creatures to the surface.
Before long, he spotted a Sea King roughly 300 meters in length.
Even with his crew's massive appetites, this should be enough to feed them.
Wasting no time, Lind used his immense telekinetic power to immobilize the Sea King.
Then, with a swift combination of his technique and sword skills, he effortlessly slew the beast.
Over the past month, he hadn't fully mastered flying sword slashes yet, but he had become proficient in channeling sword energy—a major breakthrough.
Against other swordsmen, this put him on equal footing.
A sword imbued with energy was vastly superior to a regular blade.
With the Sea King slain, Lind didn't linger.
He swiftly used his telekinesis to lift the massive creature and flew back to the Seventh Division's base, wasting no time in preparing a grand feast.