When Law read the news, he froze for only a moment.
So Doflamingo has taken over the kingdom of Dressrosa…
Fine. Live your peaceful life while you can. When I sail into the sea — you'll lose everything.
A cold light appeared in Law's eyes.
Not rage — resolve.
He folded the newspaper and returned to training. He strengthened his body, refined his swordsmanship, and increasingly thought about another power — the power of his Devil Fruit.
Now that Doflamingo is in the New World… he won't be watching me anymore, Law thought.
That means I can finally begin proper training.
When he was almost done, Bepo approached him.
— Law… can I ask you something?
— Sure.
— Why do you train so much?
Law smiled gently.
— Bepo, when I turn eighteen… I want to sail the sea. I want to travel.
Bepo's eyes sparkled — then slowly filled with sadness.
— So… you're leaving this place?
Law understood immediately.
— Bepo, — he said — do you want to come with me?
Bepo's eyes widened.
— R-Really?! I can?!
Law nodded.
— Yes. You can join my crew.
The Heart Pirates.
Bepo hugged him tightly.
— Thank you, Law! I'll always help you!
— Then remember this, — Law said seriously. — You must train too.
The sea is full of powerful people. They can kill us. We need strength to survive.
Bepo lowered his ears.
— But… my mother said fighting and hurting others is wrong…
Law sighed.
— Then tell me, Bepo… what will we do if someone attacks us?
— Why would they attack us? — Bepo asked innocently. — We didn't do anything wrong…
At that moment, Law understood.
That was why the Law from the anime never forced Bepo to fight.
He looked at him seriously.
— If you're not ready to fight, don't come with me.
I intend to challenge strong people.
Tears welled up in Bepo's eyes.
— I-I'm sorry, Law… I'll train. Please… don't leave me alone.
Law smiled.
— Don't worry. I'll always protect you.
And when you grow stronger — you'll protect me too.
— Yes! — Bepo nodded eagerly. — I will!
That was how their training together began.
And Law quickly realized just how physically strong Bepo truly was.
A month passed.
One morning, Law headed into the forest. Reaching a quiet clearing and confirming no one was around, he took a deep breath.
— ROOM.
A blue sphere expanded around him.
Law felt complete control.
Training his body first had been the right decision. The radius had grown from barely one meter to nearly three.
His gaze locked onto a large rock — and suddenly, a targeting reticle appeared in his right eye. His vision sharpened dramatically.
— So this is it…
He canceled ROOM — and the reticle vanished.
This ability only works inside the sphere…
But if I master it, I'll be able to use it without ROOM.
Activating the sphere again, he drew his sword and slashed.
The rock split cleanly in two — without resistance.
— Incredible…
He continued testing his powers: lifting, pulling, pushing objects. For now, he could only control the divided rock — but it was enough.
Exhausted, he finally stopped.
— That's enough for today…
He canceled ROOM and headed home.
There was a smile on his face.
He had truly begun his path.
And he was already waiting for tomorrow.