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    <strong>Hunters Guild:</strong>


    In one of the guild''s halls, Bullet stared at the manga page with a thoughtful expression.


    "It seems like Rayleigh is happy to be Luffy''s teacher. Is it because he feels guilty for not being able to intervene and save the captain''s son?"


    Bullet could clearly see the sincere smile on Rayleigh''s face ever since meeting Luffy, who had snapped out of his shock thanks to Jimbei.


    "No, Rayleigh definitely has a purpose behind training Luffy, and it won''t be that simple…"


    Bullet wasn''t concerned about the possibility that this "Haki training" might give ordinary readers direct training methods from the manga. In his view, only those with iron will could actually train their Haki.Even if "Haki training methods" were widely spread, how many people would have the necessary determination to master them?


    Even Luffy, with his unbreakable will, would need two years to learn Haki—and he might only grasp the basics within those two years. It''s the adventures in the New World that will truly refine his mastery.


    Bullet was more interested in why Rayleigh chose to train Luffy.


    Curiosity deepened on Bullet''s face as he watched the conversation between Luffy and Rayleigh about Haki in the manga, observing the examples Rayleigh presented from time to time.


    At that moment, Bullet''s curious expression turned to one of satisfaction when Rayleigh unleashed the power of Conqueror''s Haki, describing it as an ability only a select few possess and one that cannot be trained.


    "Ahahaha! This is the power of kings. You have to be a king like me to release this power."


    Bullet was an arrogant character. His favorite figures in this manga were only the "kings" who had shown themselves so far, those who could use Conqueror''s Haki.


    These "kings" would all be excellent opponents to fight against in the future and offer some real entertainment!


    …


    ?———?———?


    <em><strong>Chapter''s Events:</strong></em>


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    <em>"…However, there are a scarce few in the world capable of using one more shade of Haki…"</em>


    <em>Rayleigh looked at the massive elephant that had yet to give up; time seemed to freeze as the huge monster began to sweat, its eyes turned white, and it lost consciousness. Its enormous body fell to the ground, from a single nce by Rayleigh.</em>


    <em>Luffy''s mouth dropped wide open at the sight.</em>


    <em>"This is the ability to overpower the opponent''s will… It is called ''Conqueror''s Haki''…!!"</em>


    <em>"It is often found in those who make a name for themselves on a global scale."</em>


    "However, while it can be brought under control, Conqueror''s Haki is unique in that it cannot be trained." Rayleigh adjusted his sses, the smile still on his face as he calmly exined:


    <em>"It is the manifestation of the user''s very spirit…!! It can only be strengthened by the individual''s personal growth."</em>


    <em>Hearing that, Luffy recalled the day in the auction house when Rayleigh appeared and knocked many out with just a nce. "…That''s what you used back in the auction house…!"</em>


    <em>"You have experienced it yourself. I know that your potential for Conqueror''s Haki has already awakened."</em>


    <em>"Until you have it under control, avoid overusing it at all costs. Otherwise, you risk overpowering even innocent bystanders around you…!!"</em>


    <em>"Is something the matter…?" Rayleigh was surprised when he noticed that Luffy wasn''t paying attention to him but instead was staring in amazement at the unconscious monster.</em>


    <em>"Wow… So the Pirate King''s crew can defeat monsters like this without even lifting a finger…" Luffy marveled at Rayleigh''s overwhelming disy of power.</em>


    <em>"…Hahaha! Have I earned a little respect?" Rayleighughed, questioning.</em>


    <em>"Yeah," Luffy replied firmly.</em>


    ?———?———?


    "Jihahahaha! It seems the Dark King has be a teacher."


    <strong>In the central prison,</strong>Shiki was still enjoying reading the manga inside his cell.


    Seeing that Rayleigh would spend two whole years training Luffy instead of intervening in the Summit War to save his captain''s son, Shiki felt a deep disdain toward Rayleigh.


    "If it were me, I would''ve definitely joined the Summit War. Such a grand battle is impossible to miss!"


    "Oh! My god! How did my equal lose to that rookie who didn''t even know how to use Haki?! Isn''t this a joke?!"


    "Tell me, you fool Moria! Am I the crazy one, or is it Rob?! He made a beginner who couldn''t use Haki beat that old man who was once the peak of pirates, whom even the so-called Yonko should bow to, not to mention the admirals!"


    "Mind you, even Sengoku and Garp had to work together to defeat me! So tell me, how could a rookie who hasn''t even learned to walk beat me with just a puffed-up fist!?"


    "Huh? Isn''t this a plot hole?! Tell me, Moria! Even if I have no legs, my mastery of Haki is enough to make him wet his pants, let alone approach me… Oh, didn''t Luffy also defeat your counterpart, even though he hadn''t mastered Haki? There''s no way your counterpart didn''t know at least two types of Haki."


    Moria''s forehead was covered in sweat as he listened to Shiki''s rant, having no choice but to nod repeatedly to avoid getting kicked again.


    "True, that''s right, he''s definitely drawing nonsense, this Sky Sword… How can a boy who hasn''t mastered Haki defeat one of the great pirates of his generation?"


    "Jihahaha! Right, this Sky Sword is definitely nonsense!"


    …


    <strong>In Bateri:</strong>


    Roger watched the scene with a smile. Luffy''s amazed expression, witnessing Rayleigh knock out the giant elephant with Conqueror''s Haki, said it all.


    "It seems your counterpart has broadened Luffy''s horizons with this fantastic disy…" Roger smiled as he spoke.


    "If it were your counterpart who did it instead of mine, then Luffy would definitely be speechless," Rayleigh replied with a smile.


    "Wahaha! No, my counterpart wouldn''t do better. Now, Luffy''s respect and admiration for our crew must have doubled."


    "To reach that level of strength and then surpass it—that will be his greatest ambition…" Roger added.


    "Isn''t that what we expect from the man who will be the Pirate King?" Shanks replied with a smile.


    "Surpass our crew? Ha~ In his dreams…" Buggy scoffed.


    "Pfft… Didn''t he already beat you, a member of the Pirate King''s crew, Buggy? That means he''s already surpassed you…" Shanks teased with a smirk.


    "What?! How do you call that a victory?! Damn you! That was just a fluke! Besides, if it weren''t for that sted lightning, my counterpart would''ve executed him already!"


    Buggy raged at Shanks'' provocation.


    …


    <strong>Back to the Present, in Ohara:</strong>


    "Conqueror''s Haki… Do I really have that power, Dad?"


    Hancock looked at Rob, who had just approached them, asking curiously.


    Hearing this didn''t surprise Rob. In the manga, Hancock was believed to possess the Conqueror''s Haki, even if she hadn''t disyed it yet. So it was natural for young Hancock to feel curious.


    "Of course~ My little queen has that strong spirit, the desire to stand above all living things and control her own destiny. That''s the essence of Conqueror''s Haki," Rob replied with a smile, patting Hancock''s head.


    Seeing this, Robin felt a pang of jealousy, also wanting Rob to pat her.


    Rob didn''t disappoint her, cing his other hand on Robin''s head, and she smiled happily.


    "The power to control destiny…" Hancock recalled her counterpart and sisters'' fate in the manga, biting her lip in sadness.


    Her counterpart had been a ve to the Celestial Dragons in the manga… One could imagine the immense suffering that led her to awaken this power… Under such pressure, how could she not awaken Conqueror''s Haki?


    Sensing her turmoil, Rob looked toward Brook.


    Brook understood Rob''s intent and began ying with a smile. Although he was just a frightening skeleton, in this moment, he wasn''t frightening at all—the music he yed washed away all negative thoughts from Hancock''s mind.


    "Dad… When will the One Piece manga return?"


    Robin, sitting on her father''s shoulders, asked the most important question at that moment.


    "Well, it''ll return soon… much sooner than you''d imagine."


    Rob smiled in response.


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    <strong><em>Chapter 830: The Beginning of the Two-Year Training! (End of The First Book)</em></strong>


    <strong><em>Chapter 831: The World of Games! (The Beginning of the Second Book)</em></strong>


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