One Piece: Fate's Unyielding Marine Chapter 8 - 8. Haki Training (2024)

"Haki!?"

"It's just a name for a power. In addition to being naturally awakened, it can also be obtained and enhanced through practice."

Thirty-year-old Bell-mère held a cigarette in her mouth and stared at Dylan's right hand, which was covered with dark Armament Haki.

"Haki is divided into three types: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki. Armament Haki is the most common and practical. Observation Haki can be practiced, but it requires a certain amount of talent. As for Conqueror's Haki..."

Dylan spread his hands: "Only a few people have it."

"There are many ways to use Armament Haki. The first thing you need to master is hardening!"

Dylan grabbed a large rock and threw it into the air, then stretched out his arm.

The rock whizzed down and hit Dylan's arm.

Snap!

Not only did his arm not flinch, but the muscles didn't tremble at all.

"This...!!!" Bell-mère's eyes widened.

"This is the most basic use—Armament Haki hardening. Of course, basic doesn't mean weak. It's still very powerful when practiced to the extreme. Once you achieve initial hardening, you can ignore ordinary guns and swords."

"Additionally, Armament Haki can be immune to a lot of Devil Fruit damage, and it can also provide a very intuitive restraint to Devil Fruit users."

Bell-mère was eager to try: "Really? That's amazing. Devil Fruit... I've heard it comes from the power of the devil, and it can actually be restrained..."

This is the difference between the Four Seas and the Grand Line.

As the "weakest sea," East Blue not only has no people who know Haki, but Devil Fruits are also very rare. The few people with Devil Fruit abilities are from the Grand Line.

In the Grand Line and "Paradise," Devil Fruits are much more common. In the second half of the Grand Line, the "New World," even the minions will have their weapons hardened with haki.

Anyone with a bit of respect will play with fire.

All in all, Flame-Flame Fruit, even dogs won't eat it.

It is precisely because of the gap in regional strength that even those guys who were defeated from the Grand Line can still dominate the East Blue when they return.

For example, people like Krieg and Arlong.

Buzz~

"oh?"

Dylan, who was distracted, felt the change in the atmosphere around him and looked towards Bell-mère intently.

"Do you really have this kind of power!?" Bell-mère was surprised when she saw her hands covered in black, and then laughed heartily: "It seems that I am indeed very talented."

"Of course, your talent is definitely not bad, and the most important reason is that this power has always existed in your body, but due to the limitation of cognitive threshold, you were not aware of its existence, so you hadn't discovered, mastered, or used it."

Seeing Bell-mère dancing with her fists, Dylan thought for a moment and then said: "In future battles, try not to rely on firearms. Although both pirates and Marines have sniper positions, that requires a very unique skill set, talent, and strong Observation Haki support."

"Of course," Bell-mère retracted the Haki covering on her arm: "With this kind of power, ordinary firearms can indeed be given up."

"Next, you need to think carefully about what fighting style you want or are suitable for: close combat, swordsmanship, or are you sure you can control the power of a Devil Fruit?"

"Devil Fruit?"

Bell-mère had heard about them, but then shook her head: "It's said that after eating a Devil Fruit, you'll become a landlubber. As for swordsmanship, I'm afraid I don't have that kind of talent. So I still hope to fight with my fists."

"Okay! Then settle the children, and prepare to follow me to the headquarters for systematic training."

Marine Headquarters has specialized training methods for the use of Rokushiki and Haki, which are more systematic and professional than Dylan's own teaching.

The top players, except "Blackbeard" Teach, have already emerged, and that red-haired guy will officially become a member of the "Emperor of the Sea" in a few years.

Although the Marines have overwhelming strength when facing a single force, if they face more than two forces simultaneously, they become passive or even disadvantaged.

Moreover, Marine duties restrict them from attacking on a large scale, so most of the time, they can only passively defend.

Being an Admiral indeed has too many restrictions. No wonder Garp has been unwilling to be promoted throughout his life.

Before coming here, Dylan's understanding of the world was very limited. After all, he mostly followed the "Straw Hat Crew" from a third-person perspective.

When he was a boy, he used to like the optimistic and fearless Luffy very much. However, as a young man, Dylan began to get tired and started to have some doubts about the protagonist.

I hope that day won't come...

Dylan took out a cigarette from the case left by Bell-mère and took a deep drag.

After all, Luffy was someone he liked very much as a boy, but he got a bit annoyed by his constant shouting of "I'm going to be King of the Pirates!"

Happy boy? Pinning your hopes on these mythical legends?

Everyone in this world has the opportunity to obtain almost god-like power, so why do they still have to pray for charity from fate?

I really don't understand.

"Ah, sir, you seem to have a lot on your mind." Bell-mère stood not far away with her hands in her pockets.

"Arranged?"

Dylan did not explain but stood up and looked behind her. Village policeman Genzo and the sisters Nami and Nojiko both looked at him with some fear.

Although this man looks very handsome and lazy, the coldness and determination he displayed when he executed Arlong and his group just now are not something ordinary people can bear.

Dylan waved to Nami, gesturing for her to come over.

Nami nervously grabbed Nojiko's clothes, her body slightly stiff.

"Go on, Nami. Mr. Marine is a good man. He protects us all, doesn't he?"

The older Nojiko encouraged Nami, and Bell-mère and Genzo also looked at her with encouraging eyes.

Nami pursed her lips tightly before walking up to Dylan and calling out nervously: "Mr. Marine."

"I heard that you want to draw the most complete and detailed map of the world?"

Everyone else thought it was Bell-mère who told Dylan, but Bell-mère looked puzzled. She had never mentioned her children's dreams, so how did this man know about it?

"Yeah!" Nami's eyes lit up when she talked about her dream, and she took out a half-finished map from behind and handed it to Dylan.

Dylan looked at it.

She is indeed very talented. Although it is not as professional and detailed as the internal maps of the Marines, it is already very impressive for a self-learner.

After carefully folding the map and returning it to Nami, Dylan said to the village policeman Genzo: "I will ask the headquarters to prepare some professional books for her to study. The sisters will be left in your care for the time being. There won't be too many powerful enemies appearing in East Blue. If a dangerous person does invade..."

Dylan took out his spare Den Den Mushi and put it in Nami's hand: "This is my Den Den Mushi. It can dial my number directly. If you encounter a fatal danger, I can arrive within two hours."

"Mr. Marine, can I ride on a warship to draw maps of the world in the future?"

"Of course you can!" Dylan stroked Nami's head: "Not only is it possible, but we will also make an map of the places you draw and print your name on it, so that the whole world can share your joy."

"Yeah!" Nami grinned and took out an orange from her pocket: "Brother Marine, this is for you."

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"I'm in Cocoyasi Village in East Blue. Yes, send a warship to take me back."

"Ah, can't you fly?"

"Will you answer it or not?"

"·······"

Aokiji stared at the Den Den Mushi, suspicious again.

"Also, prepare some drawing-related books to bring with you. The more detailed, the better."

"Understood······"

"Also, designate Cocoyasi Village as a protected area. In addition, Captain Nezumi, the head of the branch base here, is very problematic. Please ask the Supervision Department to verify it."

"Got it·······"

Kachak!

"······"

"???"

At Marineford, Aokiji looked at the Den Den Mushi with its eyes closed, confused.

Sengoku-san wouldn't hang up the phone like this, would he?

Forget it, it's really troublesome.

After giving Dylan's request, Aokiji took off his blindfold again.

Nico Robin has entered the "Grand Line," should I check it out myself? What kind of life will she have?

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