In the [Body Technique Training Space], the projection of a Yonko, "Red-Haired" Shanks, slowly solidified.
Just as his nickname suggested, he had a head of red hair.
He had the appearance of a middle-aged man, wearing a loose white shirt, brown capri pants, and flip-flops on his feet. The famed sword "Gryphon" was at his waist.
He revealed a smile, appearing quite heroic and hearty. "I will be the one to teach you Conqueror's Haki."
Red-Haired Shanks's eyes suddenly turned sharp, and an invisible pressure emanated from his body.
The air density in the training space seemed to
solidify, making it difficult for Luo Chen to breathe smoothly.
"The essence of Conqueror's Haki is intimidation."
"This ability, unlike Armament Haki and Observation Haki, cannot be learned through training. It is a rare, inborn quality."
"Only one in several million people might awaken Conqueror's Haki."
"I can sense that you possess this 'King's Disposition'."
Hearing Red-Hair's words, Luo Chen's expression was a bit odd.
'The King's Disposition... do I really have it?'
Shanks smiled. "You come from outside this world, you possess a system, you've won battle after battle for over a month, and your goal is to sweep away the Marines. If you didn't have the 'King's Disposition', it really wouldn't make sense."
Hearing this explanation, Luo Chen's mouth twitched.
'That actually seems to make a lot of sense.'
'To awaken Conqueror's Haki, one must possess a kind of unrivaled, kingly bearing.'
Luo Chen felt that he... actually seemed to have it.
After all, after just over a month of diligent training, his combat power was already approaching the pinnacle of the world.
'Before me, who would dare claim to be invincible? Who would dare call themselves undefeated?'
Shanks smiled faintly, and an invisible, powerful aura rushed toward him.
Luo Chen felt his mind grow dizzy and his breathing became labored.
It was as if a great mountain was pressing down on him, and his spirit felt an extremely strong pressure.
"I will use my own Conqueror's Haki to help you awaken your latent Conqueror's Haki," Shanks said slowly.
Luo Chen didn't speak, adjusting his breathing to alleviate the discomfort in his body and mind.
As time passed, he gradually adapted to Red-Hair's Conqueror's Haki pressure.
Just as he was about to sigh in relief, a powerful gale erupted from Shanks's body.
The Conqueror's Haki instantly intensified several times over.
Rip...
Luo Chen's clothes tore under the influence of the Conqueror's Haki.
Shanks said with a serious expression, "That before was entry-level Conqueror's Haki. Once mastered, it can knock out some small fry. I'm referring to small fry below the rank of Marine Headquarters Captain."
He used his one arm to point at Luo Chen's torn clothes. "This now is advanced-level Conqueror's Haki. It can cause physical damage to the environment."
Luo Chen endured the Conqueror's Haki pressure while thinking.
'Advanced Conqueror's Haki can produce tangible destructive power.'
'In the original story, when Red-Hair boarded the Moby Dick of the Whitebeard Pirates, the ship's planks cracked.'
'When he clashed with Whitebeard's Conqueror's Haki, the clouds in the sky split, creating the 'sky-splitting' phenomenon. That should be the ability of this stage of Conqueror's Haki.'
Red-Hair continued, "With advanced-level Conqueror's Haki, Marine Headquarters Captains will also be knocked out, and Marine Rear Admirals will lose their ability to fight."
As he finished speaking, the Conqueror's Haki from his body intensified again.
Red-Hair drew his famed sword Gryphon from his waist, and an invisible power overflowed from the blade.
"Top-level Conqueror's Haki can be coated onto weapons or fists for attacks. It intimidates the enemy's spirit and increases attack power."
"At this stage of Conqueror's Haki, even Marine Rear Admirals will be knocked unconscious."
Red-Hair said with a smile, "Of course, I am making this judgment based on your current strength."
"In the future, as you become stronger and your kingly aura becomes more intense, Marine Vice Admirals won't even have the right to strike before you."
Luo Chen's eyes showed understanding.
'Red-Haired Shanks is very strong. If he used his Conqueror's Haki at full power, Marine Vice Admirals would be intimidated into kneeling.'
'Admiral Ryokugyu would raise his hands in surrender.'
'There is still a considerable gap between myself and him.'
"Feel the Conqueror's Haki with all your heart and draw out the power within you," Red-Hair said. "After you master top-level Conqueror's Haki, you will be able to learn another powerful ability."
He didn't say what it was.
Luo Chen was also a little curious.
'In any case, it hasn't appeared on the system's skill learning list yet.'
'After Armament and Observation Haki reached the top level, no subsequent learning projects appeared.'
'According to Red-Hair's projection, only after Conqueror's Haki reaches the top level will a new Haki-related skill become available to learn.'
Luo Chen focused his mind, closed his eyes, and concentrated on experiencing Red-Hair's Conqueror's Haki.
...
While Luo Chen was training, News Coos dropped newspapers all over the sea.
Whether it was residents on islands or pirates on ships, they cried out in shock after picking one up.
"'Fire Fist' Ace is going to be publicly executed?!"
"My god, he's a commander of the Whitebeard Pirates!"
"Are the Marines insane? Executing Ace is provoking the world's strongest man, Whitebeard! It's enraging the King of the Seas!"
"This is serious! A huge war is about to break out!"
"..."
In a certain sea, sea serpents pulled a red pirate ship, approaching the direction of Marine Headquarters.
Boa Hancock paced back and forth in the ship's cabin, her expression impatient.
"Sonia, have we not encountered any Marines yet?!"
Boa Sandersonia pushed open the cabin door and shook her head helplessly.
"Not yet, sister."
"We don't know what the Marines are doing recently, but not a single warship has left port."
Boa Hancock bit her soft lip. "If we can't get the Impel Down Log Pose from the Marines, we won't be able to find its exact location, right?"
Boa Sandersonia nodded. "We won't find it. We must get the Log Pose from the Marines."
'We want to go to the great undersea prison Impel Down to rescue Luo Chen.'
'But we're stuck without a Log Pose; we don't know Impel Down's specific location.'
Just then, the orange-haired Boa Marigold ran over hurriedly, clutching a newspaper, and shouted:
"Sister, something's happened!"
"'Fire Fist' Ace of the Whitebeard Pirates is going to be publicly executed!"
Hancock said irritably, "I don't care about any 'Fire Fist' Ace. Don't bother me until we get the Impel Down Log Pose."
As soon as the words left her mouth, Hancock suddenly looked at Boa Marigold.
"'Fire Fist' Ace's public execution... when?"
She suddenly remembered.
'The public execution of "Fire Fist" Ace means the Marines are about to have a head-on war with the Whitebeard Pirates.'
'They will most likely summon the Seven Warlords of the Sea to assist.'
'I can accept the Marines' summons, and in exchange, gain entry to Impel Down.'
"No, Impel Down is very close to Marine Headquarters. Even if I rescue Luo Chen, we might not be able to escape smoothly."
"I must wait until the execution begins and the Marines are at war with the Whitebeard Pirates. At that time, I will break into Impel Down and rescue Luo Chen."
"That way, the Marines won't be able to spare any forces to intercept us."
Boa Hancock's beautiful eyes lit up.
'No wonder no Marines have left Headquarters recently. They are probably busy preparing for war.'
Boa Marigold replied, "In ten days, at Marine Headquarters, Marineford. A public execution."
A smile appeared on Boa Hancock's stunningly beautiful face.
'Ten days. That's enough time.'
'Luo Chen's execution is set for three months from now.'
'My plan is feasible.'
"Head directly to Marine Headquarters, Marineford," Hancock ordered.
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