"Haki, according to the World Government's official explanation..."
"At its core, it is a special power that humans create by tempering and applying their will and spirit, turning intangible perceptions such as presence and killing intent into something tangible."
"In other words, it makes the will tougher and builds a defensive wall around the spirit."
"So in theory, as long as one's Haki is strong enough, it can also withstand the backlash from Ghost Pill's side effects."
After hearing Shogun Ryuto Ryuya's analysis...
Yami Ichika finally saw the light, and her tense body relaxed as well.
She immediately decided that from now on, she would set aside time and energy to train her Haki.
Before, she had felt that focusing on Demon Power and ki was already enough.
But now it seemed she at least needed to train her Haki to the point where her will could endure Ghost Pill's side effects.
That way, if she ran into danger in the future, she would have one more trump card.
Just then, Ryuto Ryuya set down the teacup in his hand.
His tone gained a measure of far-sighted vision befitting the ruler of a nation.
"Ichika, once this battle ends, Ghost Pill will draw the attention of many people."
Ryuya smiled and said with certainty, "A secret medicine like this, one that can make a person's magic power surge several times over in a short span, needs no explanation as to its value."
"I believe it won't be long before the World Government sends people over to discuss mass production and improvements to Ghost Pill with us."
"After all, they seem to care greatly about things like 'patents' and 'copyrights.'"
"That truly is an exceptionally fine system."
At this point, Ryuya looked at Yami Ichika, his tone becoming solemn.
"When the