Awakening did not mean mastery.
Training Haki was even more difficult than Long Yi had imagined. By the time he returned to Marineford, he still could not wield Armament Haki as freely as Observation Haki.
"Don't be discouraged. Since you've already awakened Armament Haki, after another year or two of training, you'll definitely master this power completely."
Zephyr held a cigar between his teeth and smiled at his student, his eyes filled with unconcealed pride. Long Yi was his final masterpiece, as well as the new blood of the Navy in whom he had placed the greatest expectations.
At fourteen, he had awakened two types of Haki. As long as he did not die young, his future achievements would surely be boundless.
"Mm."
Long Yi nodded lightly, without much disappointment in his heart.
After all, Haki was arguably the greatest power aside from Devil Fruits. To some extent, Haki users could even be stronger than certain Devil Fruit users.
Being able to grasp some Observation Haki through a fortunate coincidence and awaken Armament Haki was already an unexpected delight for Long Yi. He still had a long life ahead of him, so there was no need to dwell on temporary gains and losses.
"All right, let's go see Sengoku. That old man nagged me the entire way."
For Long Yi's Armament Haki training, Zephyr's warship had no choice but to slow down. A voyage that normally took around fifteen days had taken them a full twenty-four days.
During those twenty-four days, Sengoku had urged them on more than a few times.
With a wave of his left hand, Zephyr first signaled Ain to handle the warship's docking. Then, accompanied by Long Yi and Fujitora, he walked down the gangplank and officially entered Marineford.
When Long Yi returned to the land