Chapter 123 – Little Garden 04. (Hakis)

Chapter 123 – Little Garden 04. (Hakis)

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Third Person POV

Little Garden, First Half of Grandline.

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The sun rose on the horizon of Little Garden, announcing a new day on this island. After yesterday's battle, the training continued, followed by another feast during the night.

Now, inspired by the haki manual he had intensely studied once again, Luffy decided to embark on a journey to enhance these legendary abilities. Aware that this was a journey he could not undertake alone, he summoned a group of selected members from his crew to join him in training.

In the center of an isolated clearing, Luffy waited with determination, gazing at the first rays of sun penetrating the dense vegetation. Zoro, Lami, Reiju, Shirahoshi, and Kuina gathered, each curious to know why their captain had called them to a secluded spot while the rest of the team conducted their usual training.

Luffy, noticing the confusion on their faces, decided to provide the most comprehensive explanation possible about haki, starting with an intriguing statement.

"Did you know that everyone in this world has a hidden power? A power that lies dormant in most, but can be awakened and honed by a fortunate few. That power is Haki, the ability that the greatest forces in the world specialize in. It's not the devil fruit users who dominate the seas, but this power. Gol D. Roger is an example; his era was filled with monsters, and he never had a fruit, just like my grandfather, the most powerful Marine, and even Shanks, the Yonkou who gave me this hat.

"Does this thing really exist, Luffy-sama?"

"So, this is what they call Haki?"

"Everyone has this power...?"

"You mentioned this in the East Blue, and it sounds incredible. If it makes me more powerful, then I want to learn."

Luffy, hearing the exclamations of surprise, continued with serious eyes.

"Let's talk about how this power is classified. There are three main types of Haki. Not everyone has access to them, but I chose you five because each of you possesses the two basic types and even the third, which is Conqueror's Haki, an ability that only a small number of people in this world have."

Kuina, recalling the demonstrations of Yamato and Luffy, expressed her surprise. "Conqueror's Haki, something similar to what Yamato used in the East Blue and you used in Whisky Peak?! Do we have that too?"

Luffy, maintaining his serious expression, confidently replied. "Yes, Kuina. Conqueror's Haki is the Will of the King. They say only those with ambitions to reach the top of the world possess this power, but I disagree with that idea. I believe this Haki is born with us, from the first breath in this world. The will to ascend to the heavens is intrinsically linked to it, whether directly influenced or not. All of you, like me and Yamato, were born with this power. Now, our role is to develop it. This Haki will provide a formidable boost to your strength, far beyond simply stunning a weaker group of people. There's even an advanced stage called KING'S INFUSION, which is beyond the initial phase, but I'll tell you in advance, this is the power that the greatest monsters in this world use against each other."

Lami, displaying a thoughtful expression, questioned. "So, does that mean all of us had this Conqueror's Haki from the beginning?"

Luffy nodded seriously. "Yes, Lami. Each of you carries this Will of the King from the start. Now, we need to develop it together to reach our maximum potential."

Reiju, showing her interest, asked. "And what about the other two types of Haki? How can we access and enhance them?"

Luffy smiled and made a strategic pause, allowing his words to settle before continuing. Now, he would delve into the details of Armament Haki, revealing its true depth.

Satisfied with the readiness of his key members. "Well, Reiju, those are Armament Haki and Observation Haki. As for Armament Haki, the one I mentioned earlier, it involves channeling your inner strength to intensify your attacks. It has the power to hit Logia devil fruit users and make your strikes more powerful. Imagine throwing a normal punch, but with an extra kick, maybe even multiplying your attack. With this Haki, you can punch without moving your fist, destroying an internal part without causing much damage externally. You can even face Mihawk using a bamboo stick if you're powerful enough and cover it with this Haki. It's something that makes all the difference against more formidable enemies, an art that strengthens your attacks, making them more penetrating. With dedication and training, each of you can master this aspect of Haki, elevating your abilities to a new level. The advanced name for this Haki is called emission or internal destruction."

The eyes of the crew members fixed on the captain, now understanding the magnitude of the abilities they were about to develop.

Shirahoshi, with eyes shining with curiosity, raised a question. "So, Luffy, does that mean we can use this Haki to protect the people we love? Will we be strong enough to thwart any threat?"Fiind updated novels at novelhall.com

Luffy smiled at Shirahoshi, acknowledging the importance of her question. "Yes, Shirahoshi, exactly! Armament Haki gives us the ability to protect the people we love and face any threat. The stronger your haki, the more powerful you are. You'll be strong enough to stop any enemy. Let's train hard and make this power our defense and offense."

Zoro, always focused on the quest for more power and improvement, also expressed his interest. "Armament Haki, huh? That sounds useful. If I master this art, I can finally cut those Logia users that Yamato dealt with effortlessly. Luffy, how long will it take for us to enhance this?"

When Zoro expressed his interest, Luffy replied calmly. "Zoro, Armament Haki will be amazing for you! In addition to making your swords more instructive, the power of your blades intensifies, helping even to cut mountains and islands. As for the time, it will depend on each one's dedication. The more we strive, the faster we'll master this. But I know you all are amazing, and I'm sure we'll master Armament Haki in no time!"

Zoro and Kuina had an intrigued look when Luffy mentioned cutting, but everyone there was quite surprised by this; such power and the opportunity to learn were beyond their expectations until that day.

Lami showed interest and inquired, "You mentioned a third haki."

Luffy nodded, sharing another crucial piece of the puzzle. "Yes, we have the last, but not least, just different. It's Observation Haki. This Haki allows you to sense the presence and intentions of people around you. It's like developing a sixth sense, something that goes beyond the limits of physical vision. Observation Haki is incredibly useful for anticipating the movements of enemies, even if they're outside your field of vision. You'll be able to perceive ambushes, predict attacks, and react more quickly in combat situations. It's a powerful tool to stay one step ahead of our opponents. Observation Haki goes beyond just sensing presence. With practice and development, you'll be able to feel the emotions of people around you, detect lies, and even anticipate future events to some degree in its advanced stage. Imagine being able to read an enemy's intentions before they even attack, or knowing if someone is hiding something important. This ability can be a significant advantage in various situations, both in battle and in social interactions."

The crew's eyes lit up with interest, eager to explore this new aspect of hidden power.

Luffy made a dramatic pause, staring at each crew member with intensity. "Now, here's the exciting part. All of you have the potential to develop these hakis before we leave the paradise. And today, we'll start with Armament Haki. Let's dive together into this training and explore the dormant power within us intertwined with our internal energy. Are you ready?"

Lami, who had her own botanical room on the ship, explored the island again, where she found a variety of medicinal herbs. Carefully, she harvested those that would be useful for preparing medicines, ensuring that the ship was well-stocked for possible medical emergencies.

Reiju, in turn, wielded her spear skillfully while hunting dinosaurs. Her goal was to fill the ship's fridge with fresh and nutritious meat from what this island could offer, ensuring a food supply for the crew.

Excited about the prospect of finding exotic animals for another island he planned to cultivate with many species, Luffy led an expedition to capture the best living specimens. He knew this would add a special touch to his collection of extraordinary beings. Luffy appeared a few hours later with four cages filled with miniature animals and Alvida, who accompanied him through the forest for some intimate moments with Luffy as they took a break from hunting.

While the rest of the crew went about their own activities, some explored, like Vivi, who found Luffy and Alvida in one of their intimate moments and fled embarrassed, Zoro and Kuina who continued training, or Shirahoshi and the animals accompanying the giants by the ship. The others remained on the ship; Luffy placed Black Pearl in the middle of the camp where they held banquets to sleep and feed the prisoners in their prison, some reading, others pursuing their hobbies. It was good that they finally had time freed up by the captain to do their own leisure activities.

Another night passed with another feast. Luffy and the others trained again the next day and finally decided to leave the island in the middle of the day.

Luffy, already determined to take the giants with him, used the powers of the Moa Moa no Mi to shrink them to a more manageable size. Broggy and Dorry, now reduced to a more appropriate scale, looked at themselves in amazement, realizing they were no longer the colossal giants they used to be. The atmosphere around them changed, becoming more intimate and friendly.

"This is amazing, Dorry! Now we can travel together without crushing everything in our path," exclaimed Broggy, surprised at their new stature.

Dorry nodded, pleased with the idea of more accessible adventures. "You did something extraordinary, little one. Now, we're the right size for the ship, aren't we, Broggy?"

Luffy, satisfied with his visit to this island. "Let's go, guys! The next island awaits us!" With that, the Straw Hats, now accompanied by their new friends in a more compact version, departed from Little Garden Island towards new horizons, heading towards the Drum Kingdom, known for having the best doctors in the Grand Line.

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