Chapter 2: Haoshoku Haki

"[Ding Dong! Diamond-level attribute detected. Do you want to pick it up?]" Upon hearing the system prompt, Vell immediately responded, "Yes, pick it up!" He wondered what kind of attribute it would be since it was his first time encountering a diamond-level one.

[Successfully picked up the diamond-level attribute——Haoshoku Haki, do you want to integrate it?] "Haoshoku Haki?!" Vell was extremely surprised! The first dropped attribute is already diamond-level. And it's Haoshoku Haki! Haoshoku Haki, a king-level talent that is said to only appear in one out of a million people! "Am I really lucky?" thought Vell. But without hesitation, he commanded the system to integrate the diamond-level attribute into his body.

As soon as Vell responded, a warm sensation coursed through his body, and a mysterious feeling surged into his heart. It was as if his innate abilities had allowed him to take a deep breath without even realizing it. He had complete control over Haoshoku Haki, thanks to the Golden Finger, and this became evident to him the moment he integrated the talent.

"Attribute Panel!" Vell immediately called out. An attribute panel that only he could see appeared.

[Host: Vell]

[Strength: 50]

[Speed: 60]

[Stamina: 40]

[Skills: Haoshoku Haki LV1, Elementary Swordsmanship LV9]

[Attribute points: 0]

"The Golden Finger doesn't deceive me!" Vell exclaimed, impressed by the power of the diamond-level attribute he had just integrated. "The stronger the person, the higher the level of the dropped attributes, and the rarer the attributes that can be obtained. Garp truly deserves the title of the strongest Vice Admiral in the marine Headquarters!"

Taking a deep breath, Vell locked his gaze on Garp with an eager expression. "Kid, what are you staring at? If you want to join the marine, go train with Koby and the others first. Otherwise, you won't even pass the most basic strength test at the marine Headquarters, and it'll make me lose face!" said Garp, as he took Vell towards the back mountain of the Windmill Village.

Here, it is known as the Devil's Forest, and while it is not fatal, the level of danger is quite high, making it the most suitable place for devil training. "Vell, my grandson," Garp said, pointing at Vell as he introduced him to Koby and Helmeppo.

"Starting today, he will train with you in the Devil's Forest!" Garp announced. Koby and Helmeppo looked surprised at the announcement. "Vice Admiral Garp, isn't this a bit too much?" Koby asked. "Your grandson looks only about seven or eight years old. Isn't practical training in the Devil's Forest too dangerous for him?" expressed Helmeppo.

It's not that they were looking down on Vell, but rather that devil training was something that even those who had a certain foundation, like themselves, struggled with. At the beginning, they had passed out several times and it took them almost a month to adapt. And Vell, being only seven or eight years old, was deemed too young for such intense training. "Old man, I also think it's inappropriate." Vell spoke up without waiting for Garp's response. He had been engrossed in mastering Haoshoku Haki and adapting to his new abilities, allowing Garp to lead him to the back mountain.

Did he just hear Garp say that he was going to train with Koby and Helmeppo, two weaklings? That can't be right! His ultimate goal is to reach the marine Headquarters, where he can find a plethora of highly-skilled individuals with unique and valuable attributes to learn from.

"Hmm?" Garp frowned. "Without a solid physical foundation, you won't even be able to pass the marine Reserve screening. Even though I hold the rank of Vice Admiral, I won't grant you any special privileges." Vell chuckled lightly, refraining from arguing.

Suddenly, a loud 'Boom!' shook the ground as a massive wild boar charged towards them. Standing at a staggering height of five meters and stretching eight meters long, the boar was adorned with huge tusks and weighed over ten tons! This was a common beast found in the treacherous Devil's Forest, and it was not something that ordinary people could confront. Even Koby and Helmeppo, who had undergone a month of grueling training, were cowering behind Garp in fear. However, Garp fearlessly readied his fists, poised to take on the beast.

As an unstoppable powerhouse who had relentlessly pursued the Pirate King Roger, even if several more of these wild boars appeared, Garp could take them down within seconds! "Let me borrow your sword," Vell said quickly, his reaction just as swift as Garp's. He seized the long sword from Helmeppo's waist, and his entire aura shifted instantaneously. A sharp and potent energy emanated from him, sweeping outwards with great force.

Shh! Suddenly, Vell swung the sword forward, unleashing an invisible slash that burst through the air. The slash cleaved through the giant wild boar, cleanly splitting it in half. "Boom!" The boar's body crashed to the ground, leaving Garp and his two companions utterly stunned by the display of power.

"Kid, when did you break through the sword master threshold?" Garp asked in utter amazement. "Just practicing my slashes, and I picked it up along the way," Vell replied nonchalantly, causing Koby and Helmeppo to feel completely dumbfounded. It was both highly damaging and extremely insulting! How could he speak so dismissively about achieving the rank of a sword master? Did he believe it was as effortless as picking cabbages from a garden?

"Kid, you're incredible!" Garp chuckled, delighted by Vell's exceptional talent in swordsmanship, as well as his worldly experience. With Vell on their side, there would be little else to worry about if they made it to the marine headquarters. "Come on, let's spar together with my grandson. I'm eager to see how truly powerful your swordsmanship can be," Garp couldn't resist suggesting. And, naturally, Vell didn't refuse the challenge.

After mastering Haoshoku Haki and strengthening his body, Vell was able to successfully comprehend the Breath of All Things, which then allowed him to reach the Sword Master threshold. His profound understanding of these techniques had heightened his martial prowess to an unparalleled level.

Vell was also eager to test his newfound strength and see just how powerful he had become. Additionally, he knew that each battle would provide him with an opportunity to acquire even more attributes from his opponents. The opportunity to learn from someone as strong as Garp was particularly valuable and not to be missed.

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