Sonic has a talent that no one knows about, not even his closest friends.
In this world, besides magical Devil Fruits and powerful swordsmanship, there is an ability called [Haki].
According to Silver Raleigh, former vice-captain of Roger's pirate crew and known as the "Right Hand of the Pirate King", Haki is a hidden power that every person has. It is innate, like an instinct, and is similar to an "aura" or "intimidation". However, most people are either unaware of its existence or fail to discover it throughout their lives.
haki is divided into three types:
– [Conqueror's Haki] is a power that gives one control over others, allowing one to stun or knock down enemies.
– [Armament Haki] - the ability to enhance defense and attack, as well as interact with the physical entities of those who possess the power of Loggia.
– [Observation Haki] - the ability to predict the actions and position of the enemy.
Sonic is a human who was born with awakened Haki.
It can be said that when he first started learning the [Six Styles], the first thing he mastered was the [Six Styles Paper Art]. But he also has a unique talent that only those who have awakened Observation Haki from birth possess—the ability to sense evil intent.
As the name suggests, it is the ability to sense whether someone has malicious intent towards you. Even if a person is good at hiding their intentions and has acting skills, Sonic can sense internal vibrations and determine whether the interlocutor is hiding malice.
For example, inside the stone castle, Sonic clearly sensed that there were a large number of people with evil intentions hiding behind the city wall. If they attacked without preparation, it could turn into a disaster.
Boom-boom-boom!
Bang-bang-bang!
The elite agents of the CP organization, warned by Sonic, were ready to attack. They launched a furious assault on the stone castle where Frank's group was hiding. The roar of guns instantly disturbed the tranquility of Wendeng Port. Lead bullets and shells flew through the air like streams of light, and acrid gunpowder smoke filled the space.
- Forward! Forward!
- Kill everyone who does not surrender, do not spare them!
- Find Frank Jeff!
- Stop these government dogs!
- Shoot the cannons, kill these black dogs!
Suddenly there were screams.
Whos who, leading the charge, used [Six Styles·Moon Step] to fly into the air and avoid the hail of bullets. He reached the wall of the stone castle first.
"That guy was right..."Who's who muttered, looking at the guards behind the wall. Then he raised his leg sharply and delivered a powerful side kick. The muscles of his leg instantly contracted, creating kinetic energy. The air in front of him compressed, and a blue wave of destructive force erupted from it.
- Hurricane blow!!!
Boom!
Before Frank's group could react, a deafening roar of wind erupted. A sharp wave cut the tall gun turret in the right corner in half. The top of the turret crashed down onto the wall, sending up clouds of dust and a shower of rocks. The roar was so loud that it drowned out all other gunshots.
- What was that? A destructive wind?
- It was just one kick!
– Did it seem that way to me?
Frank's group members looked at Who's who in horror, not believing their eyes.
As Sonic had predicted, the stone castle appeared silent, but in reality, there was an ambush waiting for the moment to launch a surprise attack. Frank Jeff had placed spies in the port, and they learned of the arrival of the World Government ship.
However, Frank's group underestimated the strength of the World Government and the power of the CP organization, Whos who, an agent of CP9. This master of the Six Styles was not an opponent that ordinary people could handle.
Whos who broke through Frank's group's defenses and created a hole in their defense. The remaining CP agents immediately took advantage of the moment and rushed into the gap, breaking into the stone castle.
- Kamaitachi!!!
Pfft!
At this moment, Sonic climbed up the city wall lightly, as if he was taking a leisurely stroll. He raised his hand and released a transparent wind blade invisible to the eye, which instantly killed the sniper on the left tower, and along with him, cut the rifle he was holding.
"Don't waste time on these small characters, break into the castle and grab Frank Jeff first!" he shouted.
"You jerk, stop ordering me around!" Who's who exploded, his face contorted with anger and he glared at Sonic.
At that moment there was a loud explosion and a shell flew through the air.
Sonic and Who's who jumped up at the same time, avoiding the hit. However, a powerful explosion turned the place where they were standing into a pile of rubble and smoke. The roar was so deafening that it felt like it would go deaf.
- Ha-ha-ha! Blow up all these government lackeys! - there was a mad laugh.
In the square inside the stone castle stood a tall, bearded man with a powerful build. He held a grenade launcher and laughed as if possessed, pulling the trigger and firing another shell towards Sonic and Who's who , who were in the air.
"Frank Lombardo!" Sonic said, using the Six Styles: Moonwalk technique to move through the air as if he were on the ground. He glanced at the man below and added, "He is Frank's nephew Jeff and one of the leaders of Frank's group. The government has put a bounty of 20 million beli on his head."
"I already know who he is, don't remind me!" Fo Zhu replied with irritation.
He too used Moonwalk to stay in the air, and together with Sonic, avoided another barrage from Frank Lombardo. He then took out a dagger disguised as a samurai sword and stabbed several times, sending blades of air bullets down.
- Blade gun!
Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom...
The stone slabs in the square exploded, and debris flew in all directions. Three members of Frank's group were hit by air bullets and fell dead.
Frank Lombardo dropped the grenade launcher and ran for cover, but his left shoulder was still grazed by an air blade. The deep wound began to bleed, instantly turning his white shirt with blue stars red.
- Mister Lombardo!
- Mister Frank!
- Quickly, protect Mr. Lombardo!
Lombardo's injury caused a stir among the surrounding people. Several members of Frank's group rushed forward, alarm on their faces, to form a shield in front of their leader