“Rokujin, who did you learn your Haki from? Shanks?” Garp could only think of Shanks. If Rokujin had become Shanks’ apprentice, that might complicate things. “I taught myself!” Rokujin answered truthfully, aware of what Garp was worried about.
Upon hearing this, Garp frowned deeply, seemingly in disbelief. So young and already mastering Haki Envelopment? That would be hard for anyone to believe! After a long silence, he continued, “No matter who you learned your Haki from, from now on, just say I taught you.” “Understood, Grandpa,” Rokujin said.
Garp nodded thoughtfully, “This world is not as simple as you think. While I’m still here and able to move around, you should go out and make your way. No matter what, as long as I’m here, I can back you up.” “I only ask one thing of you for the day I’m gone!” Rokujin was somewhat dazed, rarely seeing Garp speak like this, “Grandpa… you say…” “Those guys, Luffy and Ace, are prone to getting into trouble.
As their brother, I hope you can lend them a hand when needed!” Garp said with a smile, though it was a resigned and relieved one.
“Grandpa, don’t worry. Luffy and Ace are my brothers, and I’ll look after them,” Rokujin promised. “Good, then I’m reassured!” Garp nodded, then waved, “Alright, you can go now!” “Yes, Grandpa.” With that, Rokujin left the room, his mind filled with Garp’s words. Garp was already old, and fame and money no longer mattered to him.
What mattered more was family. His son, Dragon, the leader of the revolutionaries, is labeled by the World Government as the most dangerous criminal. Naturally, he was at odds with the Navy. Fortunately, he was strong enough! But Ace and Luffy were different; they were always just kids in his eyes. Ace, the son of the Pirate King Roger, had a special status, anathema to the World Government.
Ace’s death during the Battle of Marineford was probably Garp’s most painful moment, witnessing his death and being powerless to stop it.
That’s why he subsequently cared less about exerting himself for the Navy. Nevertheless, Garp had saved himself and would help if he could… A few minutes later. Rokujin returned to the elite camp barracks, where everyone had a single room. The amenities were quite good. After washing up, he lay on his bed to rest, opening the system interface:
[Host: Rokujin]
[Level: C-]
[Position: Warrant Officer]
[Skills: Swordsmanship (C), Hand-to-Hand Combat (G-), Conqueror’s Haki (D+), Armament Haki (C), Observation Haki (D), Navy Six Powers: Shave (D+), Navy Six Powers: Tempest Kick (F-), Navy Six Powers: Moon Walk (F-), Cooking (G)]
[Talent: Simplifying Skills][Energy: 6]
[Beli: 42 million]
The morning’s trials had directly upgraded his Armament Haki from C- to C. He could feel the Haki inside him becoming more solid and abundant, and its power had also grown stronger.
Even among Armament Haki, there are levels of strength.
His energy points had also increased to 6, allowing him to learn several new skills. Now, under Instructor Zephyr, he should be able to learn many skills from him. Additionally, the system rewarded him with a high-quality sword.
The blade resembled the Spirit Wind, almost as if it were the same, only upgraded in rank. Thus, Rokujin named the system-rewarded high-quality sword “Spirit Wind II.” … The next morning. Rokujin arrived at the training ground early, and it seemed everyone else had arrived exceptionally early, eager for training in the elite camp. Suddenly, a familiar figure approached.
Smoker extended his right hand, “Hello, let’s get acquainted. Smoker!” “Rokujin!” Rokujin also reached out to shake his hand. Despite Smoker’s somewhat intimidating appearance, he was kind-hearted, often disregarding superior orders. Smoker spoke earnestly, “You’re powerful. I hope we get a chance to spar!” “Sure!” Rokujin smiled. He had never fought against a Fruit user before.
Suddenly, Zephyr appeared. The field instantly fell silent, everyone standing up straight. Zephyr walked up to the platform, smiled, and said, “Looks like you all are happy to have entered the elite training camp?” “Let me tell you, it’s not easy to get into the elite training camp. Until you
Pass the final assessment. You cannot call yourselves my students!” “Before you graduate, you must independently take down a pirate crew as your assessment target!” “Based on each of your current strengths, the strength of the pirate crews will also vary.
I hope you don’t disappoint me!” Hearing this, the smiles on everyone’s faces faded. I was taking down a pirate crew alone. How strong must one be to accomplish such a task? Seeing the reaction of the marine trainees below, Zephyr nodded in satisfaction and continued, “Alright, starting today, I’ll teach you new content, Haki, starting with Armament Haki.
You’ll only move on to new content once you’ve mastered it.” “Of course, Haki studies are only during the day; evenings are free for personal activities!” This chapter is not yet finished,
“Yes, Instructor!” The crowd immediately grew excited; they had all witnessed Rokujin and other marines using Haki. Learning Haki would certainly make them stronger! Soon after, Zephyr looked at Rokujin and said, “While the others learn Armament Haki, Rokujin will learn Observation Haki with me!”
“Instructor, I already know Observation Haki too. Can I learn something else?” Rokujin asked with a smile.
“What…” Zephyr’s face froze in disbelief, staring at Rokujin. What the heck? He knows all three types of Haki? How could Garp possibly have trained such an incredible grandson? It must be a trick! A trick!
Meanwhile, the others on the field were too shocked to speak. What the heck? They hadn’t even mastered Haki; they were just starting to learn the Navy Six Powers, while Rokujin already knew all three kinds of Haki! How were they supposed to live up to that! Especially Barton, who kept his eyes fixed on Rokujin, clenching his fists, silently swearing to himself, ‘Rokujin! Just you wait, I will surpass you no matter what!’ If Rokujin knew this, he might find it quite awkward. Forget it, he’s simply unbeatable! Because, well, he’s just that good! Hahaha…
After a moment of silence, Zephyr waved his hand dismissively, “Alright, go practice on your own for now, we’ll talk later!” Teaching for over a decade, he had never encountered such a challenging student. Someone who knew it all, leaving him with little to teach!
“Yes, Instructor!” And so, Rokujin went off to practice his swordplay alone.
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