61 Type of Haki
"Indeed, he can't even lay a finger on him!"
Crocodile, unimpressed by the ongoing training, smirked and casually walked away, puffing on his cigar.
"The gap is just too huge!"
Ace sighed, rubbing his forehead in frustration.
"Hahahaa~"
"Yeah, it's only natural. After all, the old man is the strongest man in the world. It's too soon for the Strawhat boy to face him,"
Jozu laughed.
As others conversed, Luffy regained his focus.
Luffy's eyes locked onto Whitebeard, a mix of surprise and confusion reflecting in his gaze, silently questioning the situation.
"Guurarara~"
"This is Observation Haki."
Whitebeard smiled and began to explain.
"Observation Haki?"
Luffy looked confused.
"Next, keep attacking!"
Seeing Luffy's confusion, Whitebeard didn't elaborate further.
Because Whitebeard understands that Luffy is not one to grasp things by complex explanations, he decides to let actions speak louder than words.
He turned around, presenting his back to Luffy.
That's right!
He turned his back!
Without even glancing at Luffy, he stood there, waiting for the attack.
Having seen how powerful Whitebeard is, he no longer hesitated, and launched another attack.
With the boost of his second gear, Luffy speed increased to an incredible level.
In a blink of an eye, Luffy appeared behind Whitebeard and unleashed a rapid flurry of punches.
But
Even though Whitebeard had his back turned to Luffy.
But it was as if he had eyes on the back of his head, effortlessly avoiding the blow.
"What?!"
Surprise filled Luffy's eyes.
Confusion once again clouded Luffy's mind.
If Whitebeard avoided the attack from before, perhaps it could be explained by his instinct and experience.
But what is going on now?
Clearly, Whitebeard managed to dodge Luffy attack with precision, despite not seeing what was happening behind him.
Luffy, unable to comprehend or accept it, persisted in his relentless assault.
And the speed of the attack is getting faster and faster.
But
It's useless!
No matter how he approached or from which direction he attacked, it was as if Whitebeard could predict his every move, effortlessly dodging all his attempts to land a hit.
"Huh~huh~"
Luffy stopped, panting heavily for breath.
Aside from shock, Luffy's gaze at Whitebeard remained devoid of any other emotion.
"Guurarara~"
"This is Observation Haki. It sharpens your senses, allowing you to detect the presence, emotions, and intentions of others. It can even help you predict and avoid danger. In Sky Island, this ability is called 'mantra'"
Whitebeard turned around, wearing a smile on his face.
"Observation Haki? Mantra?"
Luffy was taken aback.
He remember how effortlessly enel avoid his attack on Sky Island
If he can learn this trick too, his strength will definitely increase.
"Yes!"
"Haki is divided into three types, Observation Haki, Armament Haki, and Conquerors Haki!"
"The Next is….."
Whitebeard continued.
As soon as he finished speaking, he rushed forward.
In an instant, he appeared before Luffy, raising his fist high.
BOOM!
Luffy struck with a punch.
He was knocked out, unable to react at all.
"It's hurt hurt hurt~""
Clutching his head and with tears in his eyes, Luffy was left astonished. A large bump formed on his head from the impact. He looked at Whitebeard in confusion and asked, "I'm a rubber man, so why do I still feel the pain? It felt similar to Gramp punch?!"
"Guurarara~"
"This is Armament Haki. It enhances your defense and attack, allowing you to hurt those with Devil Fruit powers!"
Whitebeard explained.
"Armament Haki, Observation Haki!"
"Is this the power of Haki?"
Luffy was left dumbfounded.
After reaching the Grand Line, he encountered many powerful enemies.
Crocodile was one of them.
"Armament Haki!"
In order to deal with Crocodile, he had to bring water deliberately, and with some luck, he managed to win.
If back then he used Armament Haki.
Wouldn't it be easier to cause damage to Crocodile?
He was excited when he thought about this.
He gazed at Whitebeard with eager anticipation, hoping to learn more.
"Guurarara~"
"There are three types of Haki, and the last one is Conqueror's Haki. It's an ability that appears in only one out of a million people!"
"The Strawhat boy, you possess it too."
Whitebeard said seriously.
"Gulp~"
Luffy sensed the seriousness in Whitebeard's tone and became alert.
After taking a deep breath, he nodded his head to show that he was ready.
As soon as he nodded,
A powerful Haki surged from Whitebeard.
BOOM!
The air reverberated with a thunderous roar.
The powerful Haki surged like a storm, its strength unmatched as it spread in all directions.
The sea was swept away by this momentum, splashing like boiling water.
The ship docked on the shore shook violently, its planks creaking but managing to hold together.
Even more terrifying is…
Dark clouds rolled in the sky, as if signaling the imminent arrival of a storm, covering the surrounding sea.
And in the forefront, Luffy bore the weight of Whitebeard Conqueror Haki.
His body trembled, and his eyes bulged out.
Under the overwhelming influence of this Haki, Luffy's breathing quickened, and his limbs grew stiff, make him unable to move
"This... Conqueror's Haki," Luffy struggled to speak.
A powerful Conqueror's Haki surged from his body.
but,
This Haki hasn't fully unleashed yet.
It was completely crushed by Whitebeard Haki!
Plop~
Luffy's Conqueror's Haki crumbled.
Whitebeard's formidable Haki engulfed Luffy completely.
Trembling, Luffy raised his arm and instinctively reached for his neck.
Feeling overwhelmed by the immense power, Luffy's thoughts turned desperate, as if he want to choke himself!
However, just as he was about to squeeze his own neck, the overwhelming aura suddenly dissipated, and Luffy found himself kneeling on the ground, gasping for breath.
As he lifted his head and locked eyes with Whitebeard, a look of utter astonishment filled Luffy's eyes.
If it weren't for Whitebeard's intention to stop.
He was moments away from strangling himself to death!
And the cause of all this
It was just a tip of Whitebeard's power.
Astonished, shocked, and amazed!
Various emotions overwhelmed him, and even with his rubbery head, he felt the sheer terror of Whitebeard.
At that moment, he also realized.
Why Whitebeard is called the strongest man in the world!
If he can't catch up.
That means he won't be able to become the Pirate King.
And there's no doubt that he will die in the process.
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