Chapter 13: Shanks, Let’s Have a Man’s Romance
After breakfast, Mosen followed Yasopp to a room designated for training in the ship’s cabin. It was a spacious room, but otherwise, it was no different from other rooms.
This kind of training room was mainly for physical training or not-so-intense exercises.
Otherwise, given this crew’s combat power, a little force would probably dismantle the entire ship.
Yasopp sat down casually, signalling Mosen to sit in front of him. “To awaken Kenbunshoku Haki, you first need to understand the essence of Haki. Many people don’t grasp this.”
“Haki is the power hidden within each of our bodies. Essentially, it’s our latent potential. This potential usually stays dormant within us, and most people can’t tap into this energy their entire lives.”
“Since you know about Haki, you should be aware that Busoshoku Haki requires a strong body to be developed, while Haoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki are more mysterious and seem to be related to our will.”
Yasopp looked at the attentive Mosen, lost in thought: I wonder how Banchina and Usopp are doing.
Seeing Mosen staring at him, Yasopp blushed. “Ahem, where were we?”
“You were talking about Haoshoku and Kenbunshoku Haki. By the way, you sure talk a lot, old man. I already know all this.”
“You brat! Do you want to listen or not? If not, I’m leaving.”
“Of course, I want to listen. Geez, why so grumpy?”
Ignoring the ill-mannered kid, Yasopp continued, “My specialty is Kenbunshoku Haki, which is essential for a sniper. A sniper who doesn’t master Kenbunshoku Haki can never become top-notch.”
Yasopp’s proud expression seemed to say: I’m that top-notch sniper.
Mosen looked at him, exasperated. What a show-off.
“Actually, the best way to awaken any Haki is through combat. By continually challenging stronger opponents, you can quickly master Haki.”
“So, I’m not going to teach you how to awaken Kenbunshoku Haki. Given your current state, you’ll awaken it soon. What I will teach you is how to develop it after awakening. The basic ability of Kenbunshoku Haki is to predict an opponent’s movements and avoid attacks. This is just the foundation. Further development…”
Yasopp paused before continuing, “There are many ways to deepen your Haki. It’s something you have to figure out on your own. But one crucial point to remember is to tailor Kenbunshoku Haki to suit yourself. Only then can you achieve the effect of 1 + 1 greater than 2.”
“For example, Gol D. Roger had the ability to hear the voices of all things. Was this powerful? Undoubtedly. But I never thought of developing my Haki in that direction because I’m a sniper. My goal is to kill enemies, so my Kenbunshoku Haki is mainly for sensing and deceiving enemies to achieve a one-hit kill.”
Mosen pondered deeply. He hadn’t considered this aspect. The New World had many influential Kenbunshoku Haki users. Fujitora could manipulate meteors, and Katakuri could briefly foresee the future, which was an almost god-like ability.
Yasopp’s insights would undoubtedly save Mosen a lot of trial and error in developing his Kenbunshoku Haki. Until now, Mosen only had a theoretical understanding without practical knowledge.
Mosen spent the entire morning learning from Yasopp. Though Yasopp was a sniper, it didn’t mean he was weak in other areas.
At least, at this stage, without his sword, Mosen was no match for Yasopp.
By noon, when Mosen appeared before everyone, they couldn’t help but laugh at his new look. Yasopp held grudges and had beaten Mosen during their “training session,” making Mosen’s previously handsome face look like a pig’s head.
For sure, Mosen would beat up Usopp when he saw him. Father’s debts are the son’s responsibility.
In Syrup Village, 6-year-old Usopp suddenly felt a chill as if something terrible was about to happen.
“Bad news, everyone, pirates are coming! Run!”
“Fooled again, no pirates are coming.”
……
Fortunately, Mosen didn’t suffer too much. Yasopp’s hand-to-hand combat wasn’t his strong suit, but he couldn’t wholly overpower Mosen without his gun.
So now Yasopp also looked dishevelled, with one of his already dark eyes even darker.
The Red Force was in an uproar for two days because of Mosen.
At 5 a.m., Mosen began his training, and the entire deck was filled with the sound of his sonic booms from training.
After breakfast, Mosen would target the ship’s officers, starting his challenge tour.
Except for Shanks, Mosen challenged every officer on the ship, including the aloof Beckman.
Because he couldn’t use his full power for fear of damaging the ship, Mosen could let loose even more.
For example, in fighting Lucky Roux, Mosen took a beating at first, but after recovering, he continued to challenge. After a few rounds, he could hold his own against these high-ranking officers, fighting on equal footing.
All the officers who came to the East Blue with him suffered greatly. Mosen, with his Devil Fruit powers, was highly resilient and energetic. Even after being beaten, he quickly returned for more.
This method wore everyone out.
Finally, many thought Mosen would rest at night after a day of chaos.
However, to their surprise, Mosen didn’t rest. At night, he didn’t practice swordsmanship but varied his physical training. With no weights, he used the sailors instead, carrying them while running around the deck and then holding them while doing frog jumps.
The sailors were terrified. Is that you, the top-notch performer? No, you’re beyond that. This is outrageous!
“You brat! If you keep this up, I’ll throw you into the sea to feed the fish.”
At 11 p.m., Shanks’ exasperated voice from the captain’s cabin finally calmed Mosen.
So, the entire crew cheered on the third morning when an island finally appeared.
“Everyone knows I’m leaving, and you’re all so reluctant to see me go. I wish I could stay on the ship for a few more days.”
“Eh?!!”
Are you blind? Can’t you see we’re all about to cry tears of joy at sending you off?
Please leave quickly and go cause trouble at the Navy base.
“Shanks, I challenge you! Let me understand the gap between myself and a true powerhouse. Let’s have a man’s duel!”
Looking at the distant island, Mosen solemnly challenged Shan to catch up; He needed to understand the gap between him and the top-tier fight.
“Well, in that case, I accept.”
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