"Um... I have a small question." Kizaru suddenly spoke up.
"Hm?" Sengoku frowned, looking somewhat troubled.
In Sengoku's view, Kizaru would naturally harbor resentment after being defeated by Kai. Since he was protecting Kai so strongly, there would inevitably be displeasure, so he spoke to appease him:
"Borsalino, Kai is just a junior Marine. Don't take it too seriously..."
Hearing Sengoku's words, Kizaru felt somewhat helpless. Though he was a bit depressed about losing to Kai, he wasn't resentful about it. In fact, Kizaru's impression of Kai was pretty good.
After Sengoku finished speaking, Kizaru said: "Fleet Admiral, it's not about that. When I left Sabaody Archipelago, Kai-kun had a message for me to bring to you."
"Hm? What message?" Sengoku asked with some confusion.
"Kai-kun said he wants to stop all human trafficking business on Sabaody Grove 1, and hopes for the Fleet Admiral's support. Also, it would be best if Celestial Dragons don't appear on Sabaody Archipelago anymore, or Kai-kun can't guarantee their safety."
Afraid Sengoku might say more, Kizaru said it all in one breath.
After hearing Kizaru's words, Sengoku was stunned.
Then he was furious. He'd just finished cleaning up Kai's mess, and now there was another problem.
Sengoku somewhat regretted it. He should have just handed Kai over to the Five Elders earlier, saving himself this trouble.
"I think Kai's suggestion is pretty good. Hmm... Sengoku, where did you buy these donuts? They taste great."
Garp carelessly ate donuts from the table while speaking.
"Garp! Shut up! Don't forget Kai was brought by you—you solve this!!!" Sengoku roared.
"Hmm... if you dislike Kai so much, just expel him from the Marines."
Garp said with complete indifference.
Though Garp appeared brainless on the surface, that didn't mean he was stupid. What idiot could repeatedly corner the Pirate King?
"..."
Sengoku remained silent, his face flushed red with anger as he glared at Garp.
Expel Kai from the Marines?
What a joke. Forget whether Sengoku was willing or not.
Now Kai already possessed peak Admiral-level combat power. Expelling Kai from the Marines—what, let him become a pirate instead?
"So how do you want to handle it?" Garp asked casually.
"What else can I do? I'll discuss this matter with Rosward. As for the human trafficking business on Sabaody Grove 1."
"According to Marine intelligence, it should all be operated behind the scenes by 'Heavenly Yaksha' Donquixote Doflamingo. Since he's already a 'Seven Warlord of the Sea,' make him restrain himself. Garp, this matter is yours to handle—warn him! Now, go immediately!!"
Though complaining about Kai verbally, Sengoku's actions completely sided with Kai.
"Oh oh... let me finish my donuts first." Garp said.
"..."
Sengoku no longer wanted to say anything. Being Fleet Admiral to this extent was really something.
Sabaody Archipelago.
Directly handing all affairs on the entire archipelago to Johnson and Vigona, Kai followed Rayleigh out to sea to an unknown island.
"Kai, do you understand Haki?"
Looking at Kai, Rayleigh asked. In his view, since Kai wanted to learn Haki from him, he must not understand it well.
But after Rayleigh finished speaking, his brow furrowed.
In Rayleigh's intuition, someone seemed to be watching him. After a moment of surprise, Rayleigh looked at Kai in amazement and asked:
"Observation Haki!?"
Rayleigh couldn't be certain, because unlike the other two types of Haki, Observation Haki activated without any sound or signs. If Kai hadn't deliberately targeted Rayleigh, he absolutely wouldn't have noticed.
Kai smiled without speaking, but Rayleigh understood his meaning.
"Oh, since you're already familiar with Observation Haki, it seems you have some understanding of Haki. Then my teaching will be much easier." Rayleigh smiled.
"Of course, though they're both Haki, Armament Haki is very different from Observation Haki. Observation Haki is a sensory support ability, while Armament Haki is a combat ability!"
After a pause, Rayleigh continued:
"Armament Haki is like invisible armor that can enhance personal defense and attack power, even allowing one to contend with natural-type Devil Fruit users."
"Like Observation Haki, Armament Haki can be improved through training. Though Armament Haki has no clear level divisions, based on the user's proficiency, it can roughly be divided into three stages:
First stage: Coating Armament Haki on fists or weapons for attacks. This stage is entry-level mastery of Armament Haki, where the Haki cannot be materialized;
Second stage: This belongs to deep-level usage of Armament Haki. Upon reaching this stage, users can attach Armament Haki to various parts of their body, with skin color turning black and showing metallic luster.
After hardening with Armament Haki, covered areas become incredibly tough! They can even clash directly with great swords! Through training, users can gradually expand Armament Haki's coverage area, eventually achieving full-body coverage!
Third stage: This is a legendary level. Supposedly at this stage, Armament Haki can separate from the body and change into any form according to the user's will.
However, even Roger didn't reach this level, otherwise with third-stage Observation Haki, Roger wouldn't have..."
Speaking here, a flash of regret appeared in Rayleigh's eyes.
Hearing Rayleigh's words, Kai's heart stirred, thinking: It seems Roger hid many secrets even in death.
"Alright, Kai, next is how to train Armament Haki!"
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