Arriving at the Sabaody Archipelago

In high spirits, Luo Chen said with a smile, "Mr. Issho, your perception is quite powerful! You could even sense the subtle changes in my body."

"You flatter me. Your strength is also extraordinarily formidable, sir. I imagine you are no ordinary man." Issho cupped his hands in reply.

Luo Chen said bluntly, "I won't beat around the bush. Since you took the initiative to attack me just now—"

"How do you plan to handle this? Give me an explanation, Mr. Issho."

Besides, Luo Chen had already achieved his objective. As for inviting Issho to join the Luo Chen Pirates—

Luo Chen would not even consider it. After all, this man leaned toward the Marines.

There was no need to waste time on something pointless.

Later, Luo Chen planned to see whether Issho's personality could be put to use. Naturally, it would be best if it worked.

"May I ask your name, sir? Consider it that this old man owes you a favor." After thinking for a moment, Issho replied.

Hearing Issho's offer, Luo Chen said with satisfaction, "Fine. My name is Luo Chen. I'll hold on to that favor of yours for now."

A favor from a future Marine Headquarters admiral might yield unexpected results if used well.

Luo Chen's body slowly rose into the air, and he flew back toward his ship.

Issho kept his Observation Haki focused on the direction Luo Chen had departed in.

With a faint smile, he muttered, "It seems that Luo Chen is no simple man. From his tone, he thinks quite highly of this blind man!!"

When Luo Chen returned to his ship, Kalifa and Tashigi hurried over to him.

Kalifa asked, "Luo Chen, how did it go?"

"It's settled. Let's continue on our way." Luo Chen sat back down in his chair as he spoke.

Hearing that Luo Chen had resolved the matter, Kalifa and Tashigi both breathed a sigh of relief. As long as nothing had happened, it was fine.

Luo Chen said seriously, "Get ready. I'm going to begin teaching you how to train Two-Color Haki."

"To become strong, basic combat ability alone is not enough. You also need Two-Color Haki to gain a foothold on these seas. Do you understand??"

Kalifa and Tashigi had actually been mentally prepared for this long ago. Luo Chen had specifically explained it to them the night before.

He would begin guiding them in learning Two-Color Haki today.

Kalifa knew a bit more about Two-Color Haki.

Tashigi, on the other hand, knew absolutely nothing about it, since she had never even heard of it before.

Now, Tashigi also knew that Armament Haki could strike Logia-type Devil Fruit users.

Just like when Luo Chen had hit Captain Smoker.

Before that, no one had ever been able to hit Captain Smoker.

After Luo Chen appeared, that record was broken.

Ever since Tashigi had enlisted in the Marines, she had remained at the East Blue Marine branch, serving under Captain Smoker.

Thinking of Captain Smoker, Tashigi wondered if he was terribly worried about her safety right now.

Four days later, Luo Chen, Kalifa, and Tashigi arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago. With the flying ability granted by the Float-Float Fruit, Luo Chen's speed was exceptionally fast.

That was even with Kalifa's less-than-accurate route. If the route had been accurate, it would not have taken four days at all. They could probably have reached the Sabaody Archipelago in just one or two days.

But Luo Chen did not mind losing those two or three days. After all, his next move would take place during the Summit War.

Luo Chen had plenty of time.

The Sabaody Archipelago was divided into several different areas according to the numbers of its trees:

1-29 GR: Lawless zones, where pirates and bounty hunters ran rampant. Human auction houses also operated here.

30-39 GR: Sabaody Amusement Park.

40-49 GR: A tourist area filled with shops and souvenir stores. 44 GR was the public entrance.

50-59 GR: Shipyards and coating workshops.

60-69 GR: Marine regional headquarters and World Government entry and exit points.

70-79 GR: Hotel district.

Holding a regional map of the Sabaody Archipelago, Kalifa said, "How about we head straight to islands 30 through 39?"

"I think that's a good idea too." Tashigi also wanted to visit the amusement park. Even though she was obsessed with swords, that did not stop her from liking amusement parks.

Luo Chen did not particularly care either way, so he flew the ship to the shore of Island 32 and stopped there.

Kalifa was the first to jump down, with Tashigi following right after her.

Kalifa asked, "Luo Chen, are you coming to play with us? The amusement park is definitely going to be a lot of fun."

"You two go ahead. Just remember to stay safe. I'm going to rest on the ship." As he spoke, Luo Chen leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.

When Luo Chen said he did not want to go, Kalifa and Tashigi exchanged glances.

"Then let's go have some fun!" Kalifa suggested.

Tashigi agreed as well. She had wanted to visit the amusement park anyway.

After Kalifa and Tashigi left, Luo Chen was the only one remaining on the ship.

The reason Luo Chen was so at ease was not because he was completely unconcerned, but because he had sufficient confidence in his own Observation Haki.

With his Observation Haki fully unleashed, Luo Chen could already cover the entire Sabaody Archipelago.

So long as Kalifa or Tashigi encountered any danger, he would notice it immediately.

And if worst came to worst, Kalifa also had a Den Den Mushi with her. There was no need to worry too much.

As they walked along the road, Tashigi asked, "Kalifa, we should just play nearby, right? If we go too far, Luo Chen will worry."

"Don't worry! I have the Den Den Mushi with me! Besides, neither of us is that weak anymore! We're strong enough to handle some enemies. Even if we can't beat them, we still have Luo Chen!!" Kalifa was much more relaxed about it.

Tashigi replied, "All right (｡ò ∀ ó｡)"