The World Two Years Later

The next morning, atop Ring Tree Island, the sun had just risen halfway.

Uncle Witt, Uncle Kate, Luo Han, and Cole stood at the four corners.

"Luo Han, Cole, today I'll first tell you about Haki!"

Uncle Witt said.

"Haki is mainly divided into three types: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki!"

Uncle Witt deliberately glanced at Luo Han.

"Of these three types of Haki, Luo Han has mastered all but Armament Haki."

"What! Brother Han has mastered two already? That's amazing!" Cole said.

"Don't interrupt, Cole! Listen!"

Uncle Witt said.

"Let's start with Armament Haki. When our physical strength reaches a certain level, we can awaken Armament Haki. It is a power that exists within the body."

As he spoke, Uncle Witt raised an arm. A layer of invisible power surged from within his body and wrapped around it.

"Like this, Haki forms an invisible layer of armor over the body. It strengthens attack and defense, allows you to strike the bodies of Logia Devil Fruit users, and can also defend against the abilities of special Devil Fruits."

"As for Observation Haki, it generally manifests as sensing the presence of things within a certain range and making a certain degree of prediction."

"Of course, some special Observation Haki can produce special effects. Some can see the future, while others can read people's hearts.

"Luo Han's Observation Haki is also a special kind of Observation Haki."

Uncle Kate said.

He looked at Luo Han, his eyes filled with both envy and pride.

"As for Conqueror's Haki, it is an innate power.

"We don't know exactly what it can do. We only know that it can intimidate enemies within a certain range.

"Those without strong enough wills will faint because they cannot withstand it."

Uncle Witt continued.

"Luo Han, from now on, you'll study the Six Powers and Armament Haki with me."

Cole had been listening intently, but when it ended there, he was a little stunned!

"Dad, what about me? I want to learn Haki too," Cole said.

"Haha! Cole, you'll learn with me, while Luo Han learns with your father!"

Uncle Kate said at once.

So that's how it is! Cole did not dwell on it. As long as he could learn, that was enough.

"Of course, in the early stages, you'll still focus on improving your bodies. Once your physical strength rises, it'll be easier to awaken Armament Haki."

Uncle Witt said.

"This afternoon, we'll attack you with Armament Haki so that you can experience this power and awaken your Armament Haki more effectively.

"The difference is, Cole, you'll take the beating blindfolded. This will also train and awaken your Observation Haki."

Cole thought about it. Why did he need to cover his eyes to awaken Observation Haki? In the end, he could not figure it out.

"Haha! Little Cole, Observation Haki is a kind of instinctive perception. Closing your eyes will help awaken that perception."

"Is that so? Well, as long as it awakens my Observation Haki, that's fine. Haha!" Cole said with a laugh.

"Alright, I'll take Luo Han to the first level to train his body now."

Uncle Witt said.

He then headed toward the first-level plaza with Luo Han.

"Let's go too. There's already plenty of roasted Sea King meat from the ones we brought up yesterday."

Uncle Kate left as well, together with Cole, who had excitedly jumped up the moment he heard there was meat to eat.

The days that followed were spent training their bodies in the mornings and Haki in the afternoons.

At night, Luo Han would work on developing the Mind Fruit by himself.

By now, Luo Han had developed two abilities: Psychokinesis and Illusion.

That's right! Luo Han had flamboyantly named his ability to control the five senses "Illusion," after the Shikai of Aizen's Zanpakutō from Bleach.

Honestly, Luo Han liked Illusion more than Psychokinesis.

After all, he had transmigrated from his previous life, from that peaceful era.

Illusion was far more exciting than Psychokinesis. At the very least, when it came to ending his single life, controlling the five senses was much more useful than Psychokinesis.

It seemed he had thought of some wicked images!

Luo Han hurriedly shook his head! It was clear that being single was still a hurdle Luo Han could not overcome.

Time flew by. Two years later! Luo Han had raised his physical talent to the level of that eel-like Super Giant Sea King.

All that remained was to gradually improve his physical strength.

He had also grown to two meters eighty. He could actually have grown taller, but Luo Han had restrained it. Being too tall would make certain things inconvenient.

Just like Cole now. Cole was truly fierce—he was already seven meters tall.

Even Uncle Witt had a headache over it!

It felt like Cole's future happiness could only be matched by a mutated body like Big Mom's...!

Uh! Better not think about it! Thinking of Big Mom's later physique made Luo Han shudder.

Thankfully, aside from that Mermaid Princess, the beauties of the World of Pirates all had relatively normal figures.

Besides! Luo Han declared that he had no interest in mermaids. He did not know why those transmigrator predecessors loved taking the Mermaid Princess so much.

Were their lives happy afterward? Haha!

Over these two years, as the Rocks Pirates grew stronger, the entire world seemed to have entered the fast lane.

Especially the news industry!

Now, a News Bird passed Ring Tree Island almost every week.

From the newspapers carried by the News Birds, Luo Han had learned some of the latest information.

Ever since that "New World" declaration two years ago, the Rocks Pirates had begun conquering island after island: join them or be destroyed.

After witnessing Rocks's overwhelming personal strength and ambition, all kinds of people joined him.

Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Big Mom, Kaido, and others had all joined the Rocks Pirates for various reasons.

Today, two years later, "New World" had begun to sink into people's hearts after one victory after another by the Rocks Pirates.

From then on, people began referring to the second half of the Grand Line as the New World.

The World Government had also launched a plan to return to the New World, intending to completely bring it under the World Government's rule.

Meanwhile, the Roger Pirates had also arrived in the New World and had already gained some renown.

However, unlike most pirates who came to the New World, they had not joined the Rocks Pirates.

The new generation of Marines, led by Garp, Sengoku, and Zephyr, had also begun fighting across the New World.

By now, the stage for vying over the world had begun to unfold in the New World.

Luo Han looked at this information, his heart surging with excitement.

He clenched his fist and felt the intensity of the Haki around it.

Two more years!

Then he would be able to fully develop his Armament Haki to the point where it could cover his entire body.

And he could not neglect Psychokinesis and Illusion either.

That afternoon, atop the island!

"Luo Han! Come on. Starting today, you and Cole will spar."

Uncle Witt said.

Uncle Kate smiled and echoed him!

Two years later, Luo Han and Cole no longer needed the two of them as sparring partners.

"Come on, Cole! I'm also looking forward to seeing how much your Observation Haki has improved."

Luo Han said.

Then Luo Han and Cole began their battle atop the island, two years in the making.

Soru! Luo Han shouted softly, instantly rushing toward Cole.

Cole turned and punched at Luo Han, who had suddenly appeared on his right. Clearly, Cole's Observation Haki had sensed him.

Bang! A visible shockwave burst from between their colliding fists.

The small rocks around them were all pushed away, forming a circle.

A sizzling sound rose between their fists, like two pieces of steel grinding against each other.

Seeing Luo Han's arm trembling slightly just like his own, Cole was somewhat surprised.

After all, Luo Han was not using Psychokinesis to merge with his body right now. He was fighting Cole purely with his physical abilities.