Perhaps fate really was a strange thing.
Even Whitebeard himself had never imagined that this day would come—and so soon, and with such overwhelming force.
He felt no psychological burden at all. He was even grateful for this spar with Ares, which had allowed him to master Advanced Armament Haki more quickly.
He had even learned many useful little tricks from the way Ares used Advanced Armament Haki.
Whitebeard proudly raised his arm. Crackling electricity rang out as he said smugly, "Yellow-Haired Lion, jealous?"
"Your old man can use Advanced Armament Haki now, too!"
Seeing that punchable expression, Golden Lion's face darkened as he shot back, "Wasn't it only because of Ares that you comprehended Advanced Armament Haki?!"
"Just answer me—can you do it or not?!" Newgate waved his thick arm right in front of Golden Lion's eyes.
He was showing off, plain and simple.
Ares smiled and said, "All right, Brother Shiki. If you want to learn, I can practice with you more."
"Forget it. I'd be better off spending more time developing my Devil Fruit and training my swordsmanship." Golden Lion rejected Ares's offer.
His physique...
Compared with the two monsters, Ares and Whitebeard, it was far too weak.
His control over his own body was far inferior to that of a Body Arts expert, let alone his ability to use Advanced Armament Haki. That was why it was so difficult for him to learn.
"Brother Ares, can you practice with me more?" Kaido looked at Ares expectantly, speaking several times faster than usual. "Once I master this technique, my strength should improve, too. Besides..."
"I, Kaido, am also a man with the qualities of a king!!"
His face was filled with pride.
The qualities of a king.
That was indeed something worth boasting about.
"Sure. If you