Rayleigh's Plan: Mastering Conqueror's Haki Entwining!

Looking around at the primeval forest before him, Xi Yan raised an eyebrow and said, "So this is Rusukaina Island?"

"That's right."

Hancock nodded and said, "This is Rusukaina Island, known as the 48 Seasons '!"

"48 Seasons, huh...?"

After recalling his Grandma Za's description of the island, Xi Yan raised an eyebrow and said, "I'd like to see it for myself."

An island that changes every week must be incredibly interesting!

Thinking of this, a hint of interest appeared in Xi Yan's eyes.

Then, Xi Yan said, "Let's go find Uncle Rayleigh and the others."

"No need, they're almost there."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan asked in surprise, "Your Observation Haki sensed them?"

"Um."

Hancock, who was using her Observation Haki to sense the situation ahead, nodded and said, "They're heading this way, they're almost there."

"It seems Uncle Rayleigh has already discovered the situation on this side of the shore," Xi Yan said.

I guess those birds that just flew away gave Uncle Rayleigh a hint.

A moment later, Rayleigh led Luffy out of the distant forest.

The moment Luffy saw Xi Yan, a look of surprise and delight appeared on his face.

"Xi Yan!!" Luffy shouted.

Then, the man rushed towards them at an extremely fast speed, kicking up a cloud of dust.

"Cough cough..."

Rayleigh, standing behind Luffy, was choked and coughed, his eyes showing a hint of helplessness.

Why is this kid in such a hurry?

"Luffy."

Seeing Luffy standing before him, Xi Yan smiled and said, "I'm back."

"Uh-huh!"

"So, have you sent out the newspapers yet?"

"Don't worry," Xi Yan nodded and said, "It was sent out a long time ago."

As long as your friends have the habit of reading newspapers, they will definitely get the hints they give out!

"That's good." Luffy breathed a sigh of relief.

Now he can finally focus on his cultivation without any worries.

Xi Yan nodded, then turned and tossed a bottle of wine to Uncle Rayleigh.

"Try this, Uncle Rayleigh."

"Oh?"

Rayleigh caught the bottle Xi Yan tossed to him and glanced at it, exclaiming in surprise, "Isn't this the Shira sold in Street District Number 30?"

"That's right, it's Shira," Xi Yan said with a smile. "I heard from Shakky-jie that you really like this drink, so I bought some."

As he spoke, Xi Yan patted his Ninja Tool Bag and then continued, "The rest are in my Sealing Scroll; I'll give them to you later."

Hearing Xi Yan's words, Rayleigh smiled and said, "Hey, you little rascal..."

"Okay, then I'll accept it."

I have to say, Xi Yan really knows how to handle people.

He then turned his attention to Hancock and her companions.

Upon seeing this, the group immediately greeted Rayleigh.

"Um."

Rayleigh nodded, then walked to a nearby rock and sat down, saying, "Tell me, what are you doing here?"

He was curious whether Xi Yan had come to him for cultivation or to tell them about the Mary Geoise incident.

"Of course I'm here to cultivate," Xi Yan said. "I'll also tell you about what's happening in Mary Geoise."

Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, a smile clearly appeared on Rayleigh's face.

'Looks like this kid really appreciates my teaching skills,' Rayleigh thought to himself with a smile.

Luffy looked at Xi Yan with a surprised expression and said, "Xi Yan, are you planning to stay here and train with me?"

That would be wonderful if that were true!

"Yes, I plan to stay here for a while and practice my Haki with Uncle Rayleigh." Xi Yan nodded.

"Very good!"

Seeing Luffy, Xi Yan also smiled.

Then, he took out Sealing Scroll from his Ninja Tool Bag and took out all the food he had prepared for Luffy.

"Here, Luffy, this is some food I bought in the Sabaody Archipelago," Xi Yan said. "Consider it a gift for you."

"Really?!" Luffy's eyes lit up. "Thank you, Xi Yan!"

After saying that, the foodie plunged headfirst into the pile of food and began frantically stuffing food into his Barry.

After turning his gaze away from Luffy, Xi Yan turned to Rayleigh and said, "Uncle Rayleigh, you remember you said you could Conqueror's Haki Infusion, right?"

"Conqueror's Haki Infusion?"

Luffy was stunned for a moment. What is Conqueror's Haki Infusion?

"It's a technique for using Haki," Rayleigh explained to Luffy first, then looked at Xi Yan and said, "That's right, I do know this."

"Then could we both wield this power?"

Looking at Xi Yan who was staring at him expectantly, Rayleigh was stunned for a moment, then asked in surprise, "You 'Awakening Conqueror's Haki?"

"Yes."

When did this happen?

"That was the time we caused such a ruckus in Mary Geoise," Xi Yan said.

"Is that so...?"

Listening to Xi Yan's words, Rayleigh fell into deep thought.

Awakening Conqueror's Haki in that kind of place... what was that Xi Yan Kid thinking back then?

Could it be that they intend to wipe out all the Celestial Dragons?

If that were really the case, wouldn't the World Government be chasing after him like Mad Dog?

"Xi Yan!" Luffy, his mouth Luffy with food, looked up at Xi Yan and said, "You have Conqueror's Haki now too!"

"Some."

"As expected of my partner!"

Seeing Luffy grinning with his teeth Luffy, Xi Yan also smiled.

Then he looked at Rayleigh, waiting for an answer from him.

At this moment, Rayleigh finished thinking and looked up at Xi Yan and Hancock.

"Mastering this is not an easy thing," Rayleigh said.

"Of course I know it won't be easy, but I have to try, right?"

Hearing Xi Yan's words, Rayleigh lowered his head and pondered for a moment before saying, "In that case... I will tell you how to master this power."

"What method?"

"Fight!" Rayleigh said, holding up one finger. "This kind of Haki technique can't be mastered through training alone; it requires constant battles to possibly grasp this power in the face of life and death!"

Upon hearing this, Hancock immediately frowned and said, "Can't it be mastered through training...?"

If that's the case, doesn't it mean she won't be able to cultivate with Xi Yan?

"Even Conqueror's Haki can't be improved through training, let alone being able to entangle with Conqueror's Haki," Rayleigh said.

To master this power, you must fight!

Only through constant battles can one enhance their spirit and thus gain the ability to master that power.

"I am very dissatisfied."

Rayleigh:...

There's no use being dissatisfied, because this is the truth.

After shaking his head helplessly, Rayleigh said, "Hancock, if you want to master Conqueror's Haki Infusion, you must fight to gain this power."

Of course, it's only a possibility; whether it can actually be done depends on Hancock's talent.

"Life and Death Fight..."

"Yes, that's right." Rayleigh nodded. "But there's one condition!"

"What premise?"

"You need to have a sufficiently strong Conqueror's Haki yourself," Rayleigh said. "Otherwise, it's impossible to master Conqueror's Haki Infusion."

Conqueror's Haki is the foundation; if you can't even meet this standard, then it's even less likely that you can master it.

"Is it Haki enough...?" Hancock thought, frowning.

It seems that mastering this skill is not an easy task for her.

As for Xi Yan...

Rayleigh glanced at Xi Yan and said, "While I can't teach you to master Conqueror's Haki Infusion Conqueror's Haki, I can teach you how to control it."

"Besides that, I can also help you enhance your Two-colored Haki."

Xi Yan's Haki talent is incredibly impressive. If he were to train him... he would definitely grow to an astonishing level!

Thinking about this, Rayleigh felt a surge of excitement.

"Is that so...?"

Xi Yan thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then I'll leave it to you, Uncle Rayleigh!"

"Good!"

Rayleigh laughed and said, "I'll give you two a good beating!"

Hearing Rayleigh's laughter, Luffy looked up from the pile of food and said, "But Uncle Rayleigh, aren't you all alone?"

"How can you train both of us at the same time?"

"I have my own methods," Rayleigh said. "Besides, doesn't that kid Xi Yan have a clone?"

If all else fails, let Xi Yan's clone beat him up; that way, he can also train his ability to Perceive Aura.

"A clone, huh?"

Recalling Xi Yan's abilities, Luffy nodded and said, "That makes sense."

Ignoring their conversation, Xi Yan turned to Hancock and said, "Hancock, it seems we can't train together anymore."

Hancock's main purpose in coming here was to train her Conqueror's Haki.

But since Uncle Rayleigh said no, there's no need for us to stay.

"How could this happen..." Hancock looked at Xi Yan with teary eyes and said, "I don't want to be separated from you."

Seeing Hancock's expression, Xi Yan sighed helplessly and then said, "We won't be apart for too long, Hancock."

"Once I can use the Three-colored Haki proficiently, I'll come back to Amazon Lily to find you."

"As for the Three-colored Haki, I can do that too," Hancock said. "I can teach you to master the Three-colored Haki!"

If Xi Yan can't learn the top-tier Haki technique of Conqueror's Haki Infusion here, then there's no point in him staying.

Upon hearing this, Rayleigh, who was drinking nearby, put down his bottle and said, "I think you should let Xi Yan stay."

"Why?" Hancock asked, frowning.

"Your Haki is indeed very strong, but your technique is still lacking," Rayleigh said seriously. "So it would be better if Xi Yan learned from me for a while."

Hancock's Haki is indeed very strong, but it's still far inferior to his.

Hancock knew Rayleigh was telling the truth, but she still didn't really want to be separated from Xi Yan.

Perhaps sensing Hancock's thoughts, Rayleigh calmly said, "If you don't want anything to happen to Xi Yan two years from now, it would be best if he trained with me for a while."

Hancock:...

In short, it completely silenced Hancock.

After all... she also hoped that Xi Yan would be safe and sound two years from now.

Seeing Hancock's expression, Xi Yan reached out and patted her hand, saying, "I'll come back to you once I've mastered all Three-colored Haki. It won't be long."

Seeing that Hancock was about to say something, Xi Yan said, "Be good, listen to me~"

"All right..."

Xi Yan had said so, Hancock could only nod sadly and accept the fact.

Then, as if she had just thought of something, Hancock said, "Then... then may I come here every day to bring you food?"

As she spoke, Hancock's eyes began to light up.

A devoted wife preparing a lovingly packed lunch for her beloved husband... that's wonderful!

"No!"

"Click~"

Upon hearing Rayleigh's voice, Hancock's face immediately contorted with rage.

Then, she darted to Rayleigh's side, snatched the Shira from his hand, and said, "Damn it, why doesn't it work again?!"

"Are you deliberately picking a fight with me?!"

Rayleigh:...

Why take his wine when you can just talk?

After shaking his head somewhat helplessly, Rayleigh said, "This island has everything it needs; there's no need for you to bring food."

As for food, they can hunt and eat wild animals.

As for water, there is river water that can be drunk directly.

So they have no shortage of food and drink here!

"But I want Xi Yan to eat better!" Hancock frowned.

She knew there was plenty of food on the island, but the problem was... it might not taste good!

So it would be best to have her come here to bring food to Xi Yan, so she can eat and drink well.

"That won't do!" Rayleigh insisted. "No women are allowed on this island while we are training!!"

He didn't want Xi Yan to fall into Pleasure Land, as that would easily erode Xi Yan's spirit!

Therefore... one must absolutely avoid women while cultivating in Xi Yan.

"You..."

Without giving Hancock a chance to continue, Rayleigh interrupted her, saying, "All of this is for the sake of Xi Yan."

With just one simple sentence, Hancock was rendered speechless.

After a moment of silence, Hancock said, "Since it's for the sake of Xi Yan, then I will..."

Perhaps thinking about the days of separation that would follow, Hancock's eyes reddened again.

After returning the drink to Rayleigh, Hancock went back to Xi Yan's side, hugged Xi Yan, and said, "Xi Yan... I'll miss you."

"Bear with it, Hancock," Xi Yan patted Hancock and said, "I'll get back as soon as possible."

Once he can skillfully use the Three-colored Haki, he will return to Amazon Lily to train in Ninjutsu and strive to develop Ninjutsu such as Wood Style!

"Alright..." Hancock said, "I understand..."

For Xi Yan's sake, she would try her best to suppress her longing.

Rayleigh:...

Seeing the two embracing, Rayleigh sighed and took a swig of his drink.

At that moment, he became even more certain of his earlier thought.

We really can't let Hancock stay here, otherwise Xi Yan will never learn Haki!

After all... Hancock is the World's Number One Beauty this generation!

He knew all too well just how terrifying the power of the World's Number One Beauty was!!

Recalling the days he spent living with Shakky, Rayleigh rubbed his lower back in excruciating pain.

A moment later, Hancock turned to Rayleigh and said, "Rayleigh!"

"You must do everything in your power to teach Xi Yan, understand?"

Upon hearing this, Rayleigh rolled his eyes and said, "Do you even need to tell me that?"

Since this kid has come to him, he will naturally do his best to teach him Haki.

How much he can learn depends on himself.