Forest Center.
Ace lay outside the circle, gasping for breath, his eyes filled with unwillingness. Since Sabo had left, this was the first time he had lost to someone other than his grandfather.
Luo Ya stood within the circle, his fists covered in blood.
He had won, but only with great difficulty.
"Pwahahaha! To think you could defeat my adorable grandson—you're pretty good!"
Garp laughed as his hand, as tough as Iron Body, heavily slapped Luo Ya across the back, nearly making him cough up blood.
There was no way Luo Ya believed that kind of force didn't contain some personal resentment!
Luo Ya rolled his eyes and sat cross-legged, staring at his bloodied fists as he recalled the battle.
Was that Haki?
He could clearly feel an invisible, peculiar force added to his punches. It did not increase their power at all, but judging from Ace's expression when taking the blows, they definitely hurt more.
If it really was Haki, it was much weaker than he had imagined. But that was probably because he had too little of it, or perhaps because he had yet to fully master it.
"This feeling isn't bad!"
Luo Ya clenched his fists. Following Marine tradition, perhaps the next time he threw a punch, he should shout the strongest "Iron Body."
That would be so cool!
"Pwahahaha, kid Luo Ya."
Garp rubbed his fists, his knuckles cracking loudly. He had not originally intended to teach Luo Ya. Having Ace spar with him was enough.
But seeing Luo Ya awaken Haki through his own will, Garp had no choice but to take him seriously. If this kid was properly trained, he would definitely become a formidable fighter someday.
He would let the kid properly experience the power of Haki with the Fist of Love!
"Next,