"Aside from entangling and hardening, Armament Haki has many other applications. I won't go into them one by one. In short, techniques may differ in difficulty and mastery, but in actual combat, there is no distinction in strength."
Garp said in a deep voice, "Ultimately, no matter which technique you're good at, you still have to raise its intensity! Intensity is the foundation of Armament Haki, and it's also the direction you should focus on improving!"
Xia Nuo had understood this principle long ago.
One force could break ten thousand techniques. It was just like when he had sparred with Kuina and Zoro in swordsmanship...
Whoosh—
The treetops in the distance suddenly rustled violently, sending startled birds flying into the air.
His thoughts interrupted, Xia Nuo raised his head toward the sound and happened to see a figure wearing a brown, wide-brimmed hat descending from the sky with Geppo.
Bogart?
Xia Nuo recognized the newcomer at a glance.
The man looked very young, appearing to be in his twenties or thirties. But he had already begun following Garp before the God Valley incident, making him at least a contemporary of Akainu.
"Mr. Garp."
Bogart frowned as he spoke. "Vice Admiral Burning Mountain sent word that he has already driven the Buggy Pirates out of East Blue and is currently docked at a nearby naval port. He'll be setting off for Marineford first thing tomorrow morning. We need to leave immediately."
"Why the rush?"
Garp impatiently dug at his ear. "I've only been back in my hometown for a few days. Can't I rest for another couple of days?"
"But your leave is about to expire. And don't forget, Vice Admiral, we came here by hitching a ride on someone else's ship this time. Your own vessel is still being repaired