However, Luffy and Zoro were completely intimidated by Kong at that moment. The terrifying reputation of the Grand Line, long known as the "Graveyard of Pirates" and the "Graveyard of the Strong," suddenly seemed several times more frightening.
"Kong, how do you know so much about the Grand Line?" Zoro asked.
"My father works in the Grand Line. He was also the one who taught me Haki," Kong answered honestly.
The suspicions Zoro had held toward Kong and Ying quickly faded, as he could not detect the slightest flaw suggesting a lie in Kong's tone.
More importantly, Kong had completely proven that if he really wanted to deal with Zoro, there was no need for him to go through any unnecessary trouble.
Although Zoro's fierce competitive spirit and desire to win made him completely unwilling to admit it, after that brief exchange, he clearly understood that the gap between himself and Kong was on entirely different levels.
And Kong... was merely someone his age who had gained early exposure to the power of the Grand Line. Then just how strong was Mihawk, the World's Greatest Swordsman?!
Zoro clenched his teeth tightly, and his eyes gradually filled with unwillingness and fury at his own weakness.
"Hey, Kong..."
"Hmm?" Kong replied, looking at Zoro, who seemed to have gradually made up his mind.
"Haki. Can you teach me that power called Haki? I... can become your disciple." Zoro spoke through clenched teeth.
Upon hearing this, Kong laughed heartily.
"Since we've already become comrades, there's no need to be so serious about something this trivial. Besides, Haki isn't exactly some rare secret art."
Zoro's favorable impression of Kong instantly soared. He said earnestly, "Thanks!"
Seeing this, Luffy, who was standing nearby, could not help pointing at himself and saying, "Kong, can you teach