Conqueror's Haki... Entwining?!

Seeing that Xi Yan was very interested in the concept of Haki, Rayleigh temporarily put down the tools he had just picked up and returned to his seat.

"Since you want to learn, I'll tell you about it."

"I'm all ears."

Xi Yan was quite interested in this special method that could be used to deal with ability users.

If I can learn this, I won't have to fight that Big Bear so hard next time.

At least... they now possess the ability to fight against the Paw-Paw Fruit.

"What do you think is most important for a strong person?" Rayleigh asked.

"What's most important...?"

Xi Yan lowered his head and thought for a moment, then said, "Ambition!"

"Oh?"

"Is that what you think?" Rayleigh asked, surprised.

He hadn't expected the kid to hit the nail on the head so quickly; it really surprised him.

Shakky was also somewhat surprised, because it wasn't easy for someone who had never been exposed to Haki to figure this out so quickly.

"Yes," Xi Yan nodded and said, "I think that for a strong person, spirit is very important."

"If a person loses their will to live, even if they possess great power, they may not be able to unleash it."

After finishing speaking, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then said, "Take Moria for example. He was beaten so badly that he lost his will to fight, which is why he's hiding in the Thriller Bark manipulating zombies."

"We ultimately defeated them."

"After Moria regained his strength, his power immediately changed. Even after a brutal battle, he could still hold his own against that bear!"

When Moria reappeared, his spirit and energy were clearly different. He eventually unleashed a power he hadn't used before— Haki!

In other words... does the ability to master Haki depend on a person's spirit and energy?

"Yes, that's right. Spirit is indeed very important for a strong person." Rayleigh nodded and said, "It's not just about whether a person has the will to fight, but also about... whether they can unleash the potential within their body!"

"Potential?"

"Yes," Rayleigh said, "Everyone has this potential, which means... as long as the conditions are met, anyone can master Haki."

Seeing Xi Yan's puzzled look, Rayleigh smiled and asked, "What do you think ' Haki ' is?"

Xi Yan thought for a moment, then said, "Could this be a manifestation of essence, energy, and spirit?"

Judging from Moria's condition, he regained control of Haki only after his energy and spirit had recovered.

"Yes and no."

Xi Yan:...

Xi Yan stared at Rayleigh speechlessly, feeling that this guy was like a heartless old man.

Are you teasing him?

"Uncle Rayleigh, can you explain it more simply? Why make it so complicated?" Xi Yan complained.

As the Vice-Captain of the Pirate King, he must have thoroughly researched this kind of thing long ago. After all... he is a powerful figure standing at the pinnacle.

Does someone like that really need to go through all this trouble to explain a skill that everyone possesses?

"Don't be in such a hurry," Rayleigh chuckled. "I know you want to master Haki right now, but it's not something you can learn in a day or two."

If it's through systematic learning, then it will take a very long time.

It takes even longer to master the use of domineering Haki!

However, if one frequently engages in life-or-death battles, the speed at which one masters Haki will be quite rapid.

Of course, this method also has a very high mortality rate; if you can't break through the line between life and death, you'll die.

Xi Yan said somewhat helplessly, "How long will it take? We'll only be here for three days at most."

After the coating is finished, they will need to go to Fish-Man Island; they can't stay here indefinitely.

"It's alright, I'll teach you the method, and you can practice on your own from now on," Rayleigh said. "Later, you can also pass on these insights to your companions."

Teaching them these insights will also help these little guys become stronger quickly.

"Alright, Uncle Rayleigh." Xi Yan nodded.

Anyway, there's plenty of time in the future, and he doesn't necessarily need to learn it now.

However... if Haki aura is a form of Spiritual Energy application, he felt he could learn it very quickly.

"First of all, there are three types of Haki."

"The first type: Conqueror's Haki!"

"Only one in a million people possesses such Haki aura; it cannot be acquired through cultivation."

"This kind of person is a born king, with extremely high potential!"

At this point, Rayleigh paused for a moment, then said, "This kind of Haki grows along with the user's mind and body. It can be said that the stronger a person's spirit, the stronger their Conqueror's Haki."

"And when facing someone with Conqueror's Haki, ordinary people don't even have the right to stand."

"Why?" Xi Yan asked in surprise.

"Because they can't withstand that kind of aura," Rayleigh said. "Those who are weak will instantly lose consciousness when hit by Conqueror's Haki."

This is why no weaklings dare to approach a top-tier expert during battle.

They simply couldn't withstand the Conqueror's Haki of the powerful!

"Conqueror's Haki, huh...?"

Listening to Rayleigh's explanation, Xi Yan began to ponder.

He felt that this so-called Conqueror's Haki was a way of projecting one's mental energy outward to suppress others mentally.

If the other person's willpower is not strong enough, they will be rendered unconscious by this mental suppression.

In that case, it's a great tool for getting rid of small fry.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan said, "With this kind of Haki, there's absolutely no need to care about the number of people."

"This kind of Haki isn't just for clearing out small fry," Rayleigh waved his hand and said, "Conqueror's Haki can also be used to entangle, and it's an ability that every top-tier expert must master."

It can be said that those who once stood at the top all possessed this power.

"Conqueror's Haki... Entanglement...?"

"Well, it's still too early for you. Just be aware of it."

We don't even know if Xi Yan can Awakening Conqueror's Haki, so there's no need to delve into that now.

Besides... such profound skills cannot be learned simply by talking about them, otherwise there would be a huge number of people in this world who can Conqueror's Haki Infusion.

In short, to master the Conqueror's Haki Infusion, one needs to experience and understand it through physical practice.

"Maybe Little Xi Yan also has Conqueror's Haki ~" Shakky said with a smile.

Rayleigh smiled and did not refute Shakky's words.

After all... before Awakening this kind of Haki, no one knows whether the other person can possess Conqueror's Haki.

"Alright, stop worrying about this," Rayleigh said. "Let's work on the entanglement thing after you Awakening this kind of Haki."

"Okay, sure." Xi Yan nodded.

Just like Rayleigh said, without that kind of talent, it's impossible to cultivate such Haki through training alone, so there's no point in worrying about it.

'I wonder if I have the aptitude...' Xi Yan murmured to himself.

Ultimately, he wasn't even from this world.

However... since my Sharinggan has undergone a benign mutation, then... my body should be the same, right?

"Little Xi Yan really doesn't need to worry about this kind of thing," Shakky said. "Even if he really can't Awakening this Haki, it's okay."

"Look at the Three Admirals of the Navy now. None of them possess Conqueror's Haki, but their strength is still monstrous."

"Admiral, huh...?"

Xi Yan recalled his last encounter with Aokiji; the strength the other party displayed was indeed quite terrifying.

In just a moment, it froze me up from that great distance.

Their speed and power are also quite terrifying.

Rayleigh glanced at Shakky, but he didn't say anything, after all... Shakky wasn't wrong.

Even without Conqueror's Haki, one can still become an extremely powerful being.

The Three Admirals of the navy... are not to be underestimated.

"Forget about that for now. Let's talk about it after we Awakening Conqueror's Haki," Xi Yan said, shaking his head.

After casually picking up the tea from the table and taking a sip, Xi Yan asked, "Uncle Rayleigh, what about the other two types of Haki?"

"Yes, the second type is called Observation Haki," Rayleigh explained. "This type of Haki is more like an invisible eye, allowing you to accurately perceive all changes happening around you without relying on your eyes."

"All the changes happening around us?"

Xi Yan looked at Rayleigh in surprise; wasn't that just like radar?

No... radar isn't as advanced as this.

Radar can only detect the target's movement trajectory and location, but... this Haki can detect all changes in the surroundings, which is a bit frightening.

"Yes."

As Rayleigh spoke, he stood up from the stool, walked to the open space to the side, and said, "Try hitting me."

Xi Yan:???

Looking at Rayleigh with his eyes closed, Xi Yan's lips twitched, "What a simple way to present himself."

After saying that, Xi Yan looked around, intending to find something simpler.

"You don't need to look anymore," Rayleigh said, having caught what Xi Yan was doing. "Just use the sword at your waist to cut me."

"This is truly amazing Observation Haki..."

After realizing that Rayleigh could 'see' what he was doing, Xi Yan said no more, drew his Kusanagi Sword from his waist and stabbed forward with great speed.

To Xi Yan's surprise, not only did the opponent perfectly grasp his attack pattern, but also... delivered a fatal blow.

"Hiss..."

Clutching his head where he'd been hit, Xi Yan grinned and said, "Why are you fighting back?"

That guy really went all out; he even gave himself a bump.

"I never said you couldn't fight back," Rayleigh said, opening his eyes. "This is so you can experience it for yourself."

"Yes, I definitely experienced that."

The fact that the opponent can pinpoint my location without even using their eyes is truly remarkable.

Thinking about this, Xi Yan fell into deep thought.

'That's not good for me...' Xi Yan thought to himself.

If the enemies in the New World close their eyes immediately after discovering me, it will be difficult to cast Illusion.

Forget it, killing someone with sheer force is the same.

After shaking his head, Xi Yan looked at Rayleigh and asked, "How did you learn this Haki?"

"Before I explain this Haki, I have a question for you."

"Please speak."

"Xi Yan, do you think all things breathe?"

"The Breath of All Things...?"

Listening to Rayleigh's words, Xi Yan began to think seriously.

Thinking about it carefully, Zoro did seem to mention the Breath of All Things in Alabasta, which is why he was able to master the Iron Cutting Technique.

If that's the case, then all things truly possess the ability to breathe.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan nodded and said, "Yes."

"That makes things easier," Rayleigh said. "You could say that everything in this world breathes."

"Since they breathe, they will naturally emit their own unique scent."

"And Observation Haki is about sensing these auras!"

At this point, Rayleigh paused for a moment, then said, "It's not about relying on your eyes, but on your heart, using your own will to perceive everything around you."

"And this... is also a method for cultivating Observation Haki."

As he spoke, Rayleigh pointed to his eyes and said, "It's best to blindfold yourself and let others attack you, so you can slowly sense the atmosphere around you."

"Of course, you can also try fighting others. When the time is right, you can also master Observation Haki. It just depends on which one you want to try."

"Is that so...?"

Xi Yan frowned. It seemed that Observation Haki was indeed not something that could be mastered quickly.

Therefore, we can only try it after our partners have reunited.

However... this ability to perceive one's surroundings using one's own mental power... doesn't it feel a bit like Ninja's Sensory Ninjutsu?

The only difference is that the target of perception has changed from Chakra to aura.

Is there any connection between these two?

Thinking about this, Xi Yan fell into deep thought.

After a moment, Xi Yan asked, "Besides Perceive Aura, does Observation Haki have any other uses?"

Conqueror's Haki can be used to clear out mobs and entangle enemies, so... does Observation Haki have any other special effects?

Xi Yan was very curious about this.

"Yes." Rayleigh nodded and said, "After mastering Observation Haki to its peak, it is possible to develop all sorts of amazing abilities."

"A magical ability?"

"Yes!" Rayleigh nodded. "For example, the ability to sense other people's emotions, or even a brief Predicting the Future."

"Predicting the Future?!"

Xi Yan looked at Rayleigh in shock and said, "Is this even possible?"

If someone could truly Predicting the Future, wouldn't they be invincible?

Any attack is ineffective against him; he is completely invincible.

"I've only heard about it," Rayleigh waved his hand and said, "But if there's such a saying, then there must be such people."

"Is that so...?"

"There are indeed such people," Shakky said, lighting a cigarette. "I've met one before."

Have you seen it?

Rayleigh glanced at Shakky in surprise; he had never heard Shakky mention such a thing before.

"Yes, that was decades ago."

Xi Yan glanced at Shakky in surprise. Decades ago?

How old is this lady exactly this year...?

After thinking about it for a while, Xi Yan decided not to voice the question, otherwise he might get beaten up.

"What is Little Xi Yan thinking about?" Shakky asked, narrowing her eyes.

Xi Yan:...

"I was just wondering if Shakky-jie had ever fought with that person."

After giving Xi Yan a disdainful look, Shakky said, "No, I just knew there was such a person, and then I heard he was killed by someone."

"Killed?!"

Xi Yan couldn't deny. "Even someone with this kind of Observation Haki can be killed?"

Isn't it said that one can Predicting the Future?

"Why not?" Shakky retorted. "Anyone can be killed, no one is an exception."

Even a powerful figure like Rocks eventually died.

"This..."

"Xi Yan, this is not surprising," Rayleigh explained. "To activate Observation Haki, one must first remain calm."

"If you can make the opponent break down and become angry, then you naturally won't need to use this kind of Haki."

"Of course, if you also possess the Haki that allows you to Predicting the Future, you can defeat your enemy in a confrontation at that level."

"However, the latter is not so easy."

To master this kind of Observation Haki that allows Predicting the Future, one must first cultivate Observation Haki to its ultimate level before it becomes possible to master this power.

However, mastering Observation Haki to its fullest extent is no easy feat.

"Oh, right, not just in the past." Shakky said as if she remembered something, "In the crew of Four Emperors Mom's pirate crew, there's a guy named Charlotte Katakuri. He's Charlotte Linling's second son, with a bounty of 1,057 million Beli!"

"His Observation Haki is extremely powerful; it's rumored that he can briefly Predicting the Future."

"Since Little Monkey wants to become the Pirate King ... you'll most likely be going up against them in the future." Shakky paused, then added, "Little Xi Yan, you'd better be mentally prepared."

To become the Pirate King, you must obtain enough Road Poneglyph, which are the road signs to Laugh Tale.

These road signs are basically controlled by the Four Emperors, so... if you want to sit in that position, you have to defeat them.

"Okay, I understand." Xi Yan nodded.

The Four Emperors... it seems that to reach the final stage, the opponents one encounters will only get stronger.

But isn't that more interesting?

"That kid?" Rayleigh asked in surprise, "He actually possesses Haki that allows him to Predicting the Future?"

"What, you saw him?"

"Hmm." Rayleigh nodded and said, "I ran into Charlotte Katakuri on my way back."

"I just don't know what their purpose is."

"They're probably looking for someone." Shakky took out a piece of intelligence and slammed it on the table, saying, "The Four Emperors ' subordinates are currently running around the island, clearly searching for someone."

Although the other party did not specify who they were looking for, their purpose could be determined from their actions.

"Huh?"

Xi Yan looked at Shakky in surprise. When did she get the information?

Perhaps sensing Xi Yan's confusion, Shakky smiled and said, "I have a fairly good intelligence network in the Sabaody Archipelago, and it's natural that the presence of the Four Emperors here would attract my attention."

Before Xi Yan and the others arrived, she had already received news that the Four Emperors Crew had reached the Sabaody Archipelago.

After all... the other party made a very high-profile appearance, and was spotted by a large group of people when they reappeared.

And among them happened to be her informant.

"This is quite rare," Rayleigh said, stroking his chin. "The Four Emperors Crew rarely appear in the Sabaody Archipelago."

"Why?"

"Because this place is too close to Mary Geoise and Navy Headquarters," Shakky explained. "To avoid conflict, the Four Emperors Crew ' crews rarely come here; it's kind of an Unspoken rule."

"And their sudden appearance now... most likely means someone is being targeted."

Just then, a thought popped into Shakky's mind, and she subconsciously looked at Xi Yan and said, "Could it be that you've been targeted?"

Xi Yan:???

"What's the meaning?"

"Have you forgotten about your bloodline, kid?"

Xi Yan:...

In other words, the Four Emperors Crew has their eyes on one of their own bloodlines?

Just like World Government?

Thinking about this, Xi Yan fell into deep thought.