Haki

"That guy Zala."

On Island Number Five, Xia Qiu couldn't help but shake her head after hearing the message relayed by Heckle.

I never expected that she would get involved with Dalton.

Moreover, her medical center was established, receiving the full support of the people of the Sakura Kingdom.

He's clearly a fool by my side, but he's surprisingly doing very well.

Is it really true that fools are blessed?

Xia Qiu thought helplessly, looking into the distance. On Island No. 5, another building appeared, which was also a hospital.

This hospital was specially prepared for members of the Baroque Works; whenever someone was injured, they would be treated here.

This was overseen by Hogback, who also developed the surgical instruments, which were then manufactured by the Sakura Kingdom Medical Center.

Besides Hogback, Perona and Ace are also here.

"President, you've arrived."

Cecilia appeared in a short distance away in a flash, and then Ace came to Xia Qiu's side and said with a smile, "We've been waiting for you for a long time."

"I heard from Heckle that you still want me to talk to you about Haki?" Xia Qiu's gaze was fixed on the two of them.

Ace shrugged and said, "After practicing for several months, I still can't master Observation Haki."

Cecilia also said, "I still can't sense Armament Haki."

Xia Qiu nodded. The two of them had been trying to master Haki, but Ace planned to learn Observation Haki, while Cecilia planned to learn Armament Haki.

Six months ago, Ace spent two months learning Shave. As for the other Six Powers, he wasn't interested in any of them except for Geppo.

Shigan and Tempest Kick are not in line with his attack style, and their power could not possibly compare to his Fire Fist and Battle Axe.

As for Paper Arts, it's not as good as Shave's dodging ability, and it can become elemental. Also, it's difficult to attack simultaneously when Paper Arts is used, so Ace chose to give it up.

As for Geppo, Xia Qiu hadn't started learning it, so Ace suggested that they learn Haki first.

Of the Three Types of Haki, Ace chose Observation Haki.

His idea was simple: as Logia Fruit user, if he could use Observation Haki to detect the enemy's figure, he could attack the enemy more easily. In addition, he could dodge the enemy's attacks in advance. Using Shave in combination with this technique would be extremely powerful.

Moreover, if he can't dodge, he can transform into his elemental form in advance, causing the enemy to miss and thus avoiding the opponent's Armament Haki.

Therefore, Ace chose Observation Haki instead of Armament Haki.

His fire abilities also consume a great deal of Armament Haki.

Many people believe that with the advent of Armament Haki, Logia Fruits become useless.

But that's not the case. Armament Haki has a great limitation on Logia, but Logia are still very powerful.

Users of Armament Haki need to actively capture the movements of Logia Fruit users in order to catch them, while Logia can attack from a distance, dodge, and are in a proactive position.

Secondly, while Armament Haki can defend against enemy attacks, it is consumed. The continuous attacks from Logia Devil Fruit User will cause Armament Haki to be constantly depleted.

Therefore, for Ace, using Armament Haki would actually strip away his abilities, so it would be better to use Observation Haki in conjunction with Logia abilities to fight.

Xia Qiu felt that Ace's choice was very appropriate, so she first taught him her experience in using Observation Haki and trained with him.

Cecilia, being Zoan Devil Fruit user who excels at using her legs, chose to learn Armament Haki directly.

I taught them two techniques for using and displaying Haki, but they haven't mastered them yet, even after six months of learning.

"Let me cover for you. First, let's Observation Haki."

Xia Qiu slowly walked back to an open space, then closed her eyes and said, "Ace, attack me, but don't use your abilities."

"Good."

Ace lightly touched the ground with both feet, his figure vanished, and he appeared behind Xia Qiu, throwing a punch.

But just as he kicked out, Xia Qiu's tail lashed out.

Swoosh.

Ace vanished instantly, reappearing on Xia Qiu's other side, and launched another attack.

This time, Xia Qiu raised her leg and stomped on Ace.

Ace had no choice but to leave again. This time, as soon as he reappeared, Xia Qiu's second left leg suddenly sprang forward.

Swoosh.

A wave of Rankyaku shot out, heading straight for Ace's face.

Faced with this attack, Ace could only dodge. The huge Rankyaku flew into the distance, cutting down many trees.

After Ace dodged, he appeared at a greater distance this time. Xia Qiu said, "That's about enough."

Xia Qiu slowly said, "There are many kinds of Observation Haki. The Observation Haki I have mastered enhances my senses and allows me to perceive the surrounding atmosphere. However, Observation Haki is not all the same. Some allow you to see far away, even at extremely long distances, while others allow you to predict the enemy's next move, or even the future."

"But how am I supposed to cultivate? I've never experienced it myself," Ace asked, puzzled.

"Since you've been unable to grasp it for so long."

Xia Qiu said, "I can tell you a training method, but it may not represent all Observation Haki."

"What word?" Ace asked curiously.

"Listen."

Xia Qiu said, "As long as a person is alive, their body can emit special sounds. By using these sounds, one can predict the opponent's next move and location."

"Listen?" Ace asked thoughtfully.

Xia Qiu said, "'Listening' itself can help you grasp the enemy's movements. The process of listening is a process of expanding your perception, so you can start from this aspect."

"I'll give it a try," Ace nodded.

"Cecilia can train with you."

Xia Qiu looked at her and said, "As for Armament Haki, Cecilia, you attack me."

Upon hearing Xia Qiu's words, Cecilia appeared beside Xia Qiu and kicked out.

However, before the kick could even touch Xia Qiu, it was blocked by an invisible obstacle, and then Cecilia landed.

"It hurts."

Cecilia's right leg turned bright red, and she looked somewhat pained.

Xia Qiu said, "Armament Haki and Observation Haki are instincts deep within the body that everyone possesses. Armament Haki resides in the heart, similar to a gas, yet not quite the same. It can penetrate your body, acting externally or being injected into the body. Why don't you experience extreme combat and mobilize all your strength at the most dangerous moment? Heckle can help you with this."

"Then I'll have to trouble the Vice President."

Cecilia thanked Heckle, who nodded and said with a smile, "I also need to master Armament Haki."

Xia Qiu looked at the three of them and said, "You have one year to master Haki. Only by mastering Haki will you be qualified to participate in the final battle."

Xia Qiu has already decided that she will officially head to the New World a year from now.

Once you choose to start, you can't stop; you have to keep moving forward.