When Shiryu into laughter, no one could comprehend just how much he was enjoying himself.
For him, this special hobby, which he used to be able to indulge in only six or seven times a month, became a whopping four thousand times a day after he arrived on Gawain's ship!!!
With this level of enjoyment, Shiryu was absolutely ecstatic!
As a result of his explosion, Shirahoshi was so frightened that she also exploded...
Shirahoshi herself possesses exceptional instincts; she can discern the good and evil within others to a certain extent.
Just like when she first met Blackbeard, no matter how sunny his smile was, Shirahoshi was still so frightened that she hid.
And Shiryu...
Unlike the others on Gawain's ship, who, despite also having taken many lives, all possessed a degree of kindness at their core.
Shiryu, however, was a thoroughly evil person!
He enjoys killing!
It's not that I like punishing evil and promoting good, nor do I like using violence to suppress violence.
He just enjoys the feeling of killing.
As for whether he killed a good person or a bad person?
For him in the past, killing criminals allowed him to enjoy the thrill of killing for longer, so he secretly killed criminals.
But what if a good person like a jailer or Magellan deprived him of the opportunity to kill...?
So he really did kill the jailer!
It's that simple...
In Shirahoshi's eyes, such a person was nothing short of a major danger, especially after Shiryu that wicked smile again...
Shirahoshi: Ahhh, he's going to explode! He's going to explode!
∑(O_O;)!!!
Therefore, it's perfectly normal for Shirahoshi to feel afraid.
But why is Uta afraid?
Uta screamed and grabbed Shirahoshi's tail. After a moment's reaction, she quickly started slapping Shirahoshi's scales.
"What are you doing?! Your sudden scream scared me to death!!!"
Oh, so she was scared by Shirahoshi...
Hearing the two little girls screaming, Shiryu sighed helplessly, exhaled a puff of cigar smoke, and then tried to speak kindly to everyone, especially the two children.
"I'm so sorry, my laughter just now might have been a bit too fierce..."
Princess Shirahoshi and Miss Uta, please forgive me.
I'll try to laugh less from now on!
"Forget it, you look fierce when you smile, but you're even fiercer when you don't."
On this point, I hope you have a clear understanding of yourself, Shiryu."
Gawain chuckled to himself, then smiled and gestured for Shiryu sit down. After Shiryu sat down, looking both amused and exasperated, Gawain clapped his hands lightly.
"Everyone except Iceburg is here. In that case, I'll talk to you about the uniform issue."
I was at noon today..., wait..."
At this point, Gawain's gaze passed over Rayleigh and Yixiao opposite him, passing between the two and fixing precisely on the recliner in the distance.
Kizaru was seen flicking his watch with his left index finger while simultaneously using his right leg to prop up his left leg and swinging his left foot back and forth.
While shaking his leg, Kizaru hummed a song with his eyes closed. The song he was humming was one of the ones Uta had sung during the day...
Following Gawain's gaze, everyone saw Kizaru, and an eerily quiet atmosphere descended.
Beside Shirahoshi, Uta muttered something happily.
"Wow, that's amazing! No wonder he's Marine Admiral. I only sang this song once, and he learned it so fluently!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Uta turned to Shirahoshi, pouted, and muttered something.
"Shirahoshi, this afternoon, I taught you the song 'Crossing the Reincarnation' many times."
In the end, you still can't learn it...
But I only sang "Let Dreams Ride on Wings" once, and that Admiral actually learned it!
In my opinion, he should be more suited to be a songstress than you...!
"Cough cough cough!"
In the distance, Kizaru coughed twice in exasperation, stopping his humming.
He gently flicked his left hand, which was turning the watch, and the watch instantly passed through his radiant arm and landed on his wrist.
Kizaru gently tilted his watch face, checked the time, then curled his lip and gave Uta a lewd smile.
"Miss Uta, even if you've discovered my talent for singing, I wouldn't necessarily become a songstress, would I?"
"I think I should at least be a... male singer?"
"Hmm!"
Uta hurriedly covered her mouth, then rolled her Byakugan at Kizaru apologetically.
"Sorry, I misspoke."
"Oh, no need to apologize, although I can't see any sincerity in your apology either!"
But... hehe.
At this point, Kizaru suddenly let out a sly laugh.
"It's already 4:59, and there are... eight seconds left until we get off work!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Kizaru put his hands in his pockets and then gave Gawain a lewd bow.
"It's wonderful to serve on your ship. I'll be back tomorrow, but your ship's chef... his cooking really lacks any emotion."
OK, it's five o'clock sharp. See you tomorrow, sir!
After glancing at Gawain one last time, Kizaru transformed into light and leaped into the sky with a whoosh.
Immediately afterward, he stood high in the air for a moment, then flashed to Sabaody Island in a straight line.
The light he left behind drew a sharp cone in the gradually dimming sky.
Watching Kizaru leave, Rayleigh couldn't help but smack his lips.
"The Pika Pika no Mi is truly a terrifying Devil Fruit. The three Admiral of this generation of the Navy, although they are not as imposing as Sengoku and Zephyr from the previous generation."
But their Devil Fruit abilities are really a bit unfair!
Rayleigh's lens flashed suddenly, and on its surface, the cone-shaped beam of light left by Kizaru was rapidly disappearing.
At the same time, Rayleigh continued.
"Among these three Admiral, Borsalino's Pika Pika no Mi is particularly outstanding!"
That was a Devil Fruit destined to seize the initiative.
Aside from the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, the Ori Ori no Mi, and the Sui Sui no Mi Devil Fruit, no one can keep up with his speed.
At this point, Rayleigh's eyes narrowed, and he decisively adopted the attitude of a teacher, speaking solemnly to Gawain.
"Little Gawain, when dealing with a speed-type ability user like the Pika Pika no Mi, there's only one thing you need to do, or rather, only one thing you can do: wait for the enemy to tire themselves out!"
Taking the initiative will only make you a target in the eyes of those with the Pika Pika no Mi.
No matter how perfect a move is, it will be full of flaws in the eyes of someone who sees you as still and unmoving.
And it is precisely at times like these that the effects of Observation Haki become most apparent.
Relying on instinct, rather than reaction, to block is the only prerequisite for whether you can block a rapid attack.
So..."
Grandpa Rayleigh grinned.
"Momousagi, Gawain's physical condition has recently reached the basic level for cultivating the Rokushiki, right?"
Starting tomorrow, physical training will be held at 6:00 AM, and at 10:00 AM, he will practice Conqueror's Haki with me. After lunch, Gion, you will teach him the Six Powers.
"Let's start with Tekkai and Kami-e. One can accelerate the Awakening of Armament Haki, and the other can accelerate the Awakening of Observation Haki. That's settled!"
"Can!"
Gion nodded to the side, then rubbed her sword hilt expectantly.
Seeing that his two teachers had already outlined the plan for tomorrow, what could Gawain say? He simply nodded.
Unexpectedly, at that moment, a smile suddenly spoke up beside Rayleigh.
"My lord, I believe I can offer you some assistance in the area of Observation Haki."
If you wish, I would like to take up your time every night from eight to ten o'clock to invite you to roll dice with me under the moon."
As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh smiled and nodded slightly to Gawain. Before Gawain could respond, Rayleigh slapped his thigh decisively.
"Isn't this perfect? Haha, Brother Yixiao's Observation Haki is almost the strongest I've ever seen!"
At this point, a glint of light suddenly flashed in Rayleigh's old eyes, and then he smiled and asked.
"Brother Yixiao, with your Observation Haki, you should have already reached that special level, right?"
I just don't know whether your Observation Haki is based on form or sound!
If it's about form, then I'm sorry, I don't want you to teach Gawain.
In my eyes Little Gawain is my most outstanding disciple, and a destined leader. He doesn't need to use form as the direction of his Observation Haki!
As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh waited with a deep gaze for Yixiao's reply.
With a smile, he gently picked up the wine glass in his hand.
He took a sip of wine, smiled, put down the glass, and chuckled softly.
"Please rest assured, the direction of my Awakening Observation Haki is within the realm of Sound, and my guidance of Lord Gawain will not lead you astray towards the realm of Form!"
At this point, Yixiao put down her cup and gently bowed to Gawain.
"Sir, regarding what Mr. Rayleigh said about the direction of sight, Observation Haki, sound, and form."
I think I should explain it to you.
The ability to Observation Haki the rhythms of all things through mental imagery, the most basic application of which is to detect and predict the enemy's attack by perceiving the surrounding environment.
Just as Armament Haki has a fluid characteristic, Conqueror's Haki also has a binding characteristic.
Observation Haki also has more profound applications.
When Observation Haki reaches a certain peak and then breaks through it, our Observation Haki usually twists in two directions.
A kind of ability we call "Voice of Observation Haki" is... the legendary ability of the former Pirate King to Voice of All Things!
Although my Observation Haki Observation Haki far from being able to Voice of All Things, I can still use it to perceive a part of everyone's thoughts.
Of course, this is not mind-reading ability. In my perception of Observation Haki and hearing, the thoughts of you all are like a flame. If you tell a lie, the flame will burn even more fiercely!
This is the voice in my heart!
Besides this, there is another direction for Awakening the Observation Haki: the Form of Observation Haki!
As the name suggests, graphics, images...
The most famous skill in this field of Observation Haki is the Future Sight!
Just like the prophecy you all told me in the past, it is that people who are born with the Observation Haki in the direction of form will see certain images from the future.
Through training, some people can also skillfully apply their ability to Future Sight in combat.
I've only heard this from others; perhaps you have more detailed information.
It is said that Charlotte Katakuri, the second son of Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors, possesses Observation Haki in this direction.
At this point, Yi Xiao tilted her head to listen to Gawain, and solemnly said.
"As for what Mr. Rayleigh said—that if I were a user of Observation Haki who could Future Sight in this direction, I wouldn't allow myself to teach you anymore..."
This is because both you and I are well aware that, as a leader, you need the ability to Voice of All Things more than a brief or occasional Future Sight!
Future Sight is perfect for fighting, but it can't completely determine Future Sight or defeat, because even if you can Future Sight, the outcome still depends solely on pure strength!
Even if someone with greater strength has their actions predicted, so what?
The strong will always get stronger!
In addition, Observation Haki has another characteristic: it is easily influenced by others.
If you possess Observation Haki, and your Observation Haki is powerful enough to reach that threshold...
When you feel the bottleneck in your Observation Haki, you must never fight someone who can Future Sight, because once your subjective bias becomes more inclined to pursue the future...
Then... you will most likely Awakening to the Form of Observation Haki!
As soon as he finished speaking, he smiled, picked up his wine glass again, and took a sip.
At the same time, Gawain nodded knowingly.
"Voice of All Things... and Future Sight?"
"I chuckle. Is it possible to master both of these abilities simultaneously?"
"Haha, sir, don't bite off more than you can chew. If you were to Awakening the Future Sight, you would naturally crave to see even just a single second of the future."
If Awakening to the ability to listen to your own heart, you will naturally want to hear more of the thoughts and feelings of others.
When you Awakening, your mind will naturally make choices, and these choices will also influence the greed within you, prompting you to continue deepening your Awakening.
People who possess both abilities are extremely rare; at least I have never seen one, nor have I ever heard of a similar example in the corners of history.
"Sir, making choices is a part of life, isn't it?"
"That's true."
Gawain nodded heavily, then drank a large glass of wine.
Gawain put down his wine glass and smiled.
"Let's proceed with the training plan you've developed, starting tomorrow."
I'm sorry to have worried everyone about my abilities, but don't worry, I won't slack off.
Whether it's the Six Powers, or Armament Haki and Observation Haki, I've been looking forward to it for a long time.
As for the choice between sound and form...
If I had to choose only one, I would of course choose... to Voice of All Things!
So, how about a toast to my three mentors!
"Cheers!"
"May your military career flourish, my lord!"
"Adults must learn to Voice of All Things!"
Everyone raised their glasses and drank the wine in them, except for Shirahoshi and Uta, who exchanged a pitiful glance.
Their glasses were full of juice...
Leaving aside the two girls' desire to drink, Gawain put down his cup and continued speaking to everyone.
"The matter of Observation Haki is settled. Now let's go back to what happened before."
This afternoon, after a brief discussion with Kalifa, we decided to design a uniform with a unified style for us!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain shrugged and gently shook the coat on his shoulders.
"To this day, the number of crew members on the Dark Bird Ship has increased, and we have been featured in newspapers, truly entering the eyes of thousands of households."
Now that we have come this far, it is essential that we leave an impression and mark on them in the eyes of the world!
This mark is far from sufficient for the Dark Bird's banner alone.
Leaving aside everyone else, let me start with myself. Judging from my current attire, from behind, I look like a naval officer; from the front, I look like a CP0 agent.
This is very bad, because any association with clothing can potentially create different impressions of us.
When they see our photos and associate them with other forces, what they form will not only be an impression, but may even be tinged with prejudice!
Therefore, we must determine our own clothing style!
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain snapped his fingers behind him.
Immediately, Kalifa handed the several sheets of drawing paper she was holding to Gawain.
After taking the drawing paper, Gawain tossed it into the air and then said softly.
"A smile."
Upon hearing this, he smiled knowingly and nodded, then gently flexed his fingers.
With a smile, the papers floated up out of thin air and were then displayed to the crowd.
Regardless of gender, everyone in the picture is dressed in an incredibly fitted and sharply tailored style.
And so, for the first time, everyone present saw a different style of... German-style Military Uniform!
In fact, Gawain initially wanted to bring the clothing style of the Great Qin to the world.
But upon closer examination, he felt that the Great Qin's clothing style was somewhat out of place for people in the Pirate World.
So after much deliberation, Gawain finally focused his attention on German-style Military Uniform.
Because that collection of clothing... is unforgettable at first glance!
I'll post some pictures of clothing in the bonus chapter later. If anyone has any nice pictures of German-style Military Uniform, please feel free to share them in the book, hehe.