The second Myriad Worlds Top 100 Combat Power Tournament, which had run from June 1 to August 27, had officially come to an end.
But the excitement it had stirred among the public would take some time to fade.
August 28.
Inside the Multiverse Duel Arena, in a guest room Hank had occupied for nearly a month.
Under Elaine and Miliellia's watchful gazes, Hank handed Cain a black leather-bound book.
"Inside are the techniques for practicing Armament Haki Coating and Hardening that I copied by hand. Take it back with you."
Cain frowned instead of accepting it. "What about Emission and Ryou?"
What he wanted was the complete set of techniques, not merely two basic ones.
Strictly speaking, Hardening counted as intermediate-level.
"Sorry, but yesterday I received a warning from Cipher Pol. Coating and Hardening can be freely distributed, but Emission and Ryou can only be taught to three disciples I personally select, and their information must be reported beforehand."
Hank shook his head helplessly. He truly did not dare defy the World Government now.
The past three months had simply shocked him too deeply.
"So that's how it is..." Cain's expression darkened.
If he wanted to learn Emission and Ryou, did that mean he had to become Hank's disciple?
What kind of joke was that? They were comrades, peers, and he was even the President of the Beast God World!
"Cain, don't overthink it. In my view, merely mastering Armament Haki itself is difficult enough for most people," Hank said gravely.
"According to this secret art, Armament Haki requires an exceptionally strong physique, sufficiently steadfast willpower, and an active spirit before one can possibly transform one's own presence into Haki."
"The latter two cannot be quantified, but the former requires at least 500 Doriki. Note that it is at