Sophon's First Trait: Interfering with the Three Types of Haki!

Lynn had spent another month immersed in the laboratory. When he finally stepped out, his face was full of smiles.

Looking up, he saw the two-dimensionally unfolded Sophon covering the skies above Golden Technology City.

"Not bad. It's operating very steadily."

Lynn muttered to himself as an interface connecting the Technology System and Sophon appeared in his mind.

This was a view unique to him. With a simple thought, the two-dimensional Sophon could immediately retreat into three-dimensional space and become invisible.

Meanwhile, everyone in Golden Technology City looked up in shock at the unfolded Sophon in the sky. Though they had no idea what it was, they could sense that the thing above them was anything but ordinary.

It was as though a vast net had settled over everyone's hearts.

At the same time, Gion, Chaton, and Tesoro were the first to react. They noticed the laboratory doors opening and Lynn stepping out, smiling as he looked at the black curtain in the sky.

"Saint Figarland!"

The three hurried over first and respectfully greeted Lynn.

Their attitudes toward Lynn had undergone a complete transformation. Whether it was Droplet standing against Kaido or the contributions Droplet had now made to the Marines, Lynn had earned their respect—not to mention that he was a Celestial Dragon.

More precisely, Gion, Chaton, and the other Marines of the World Government believed Lynn was what a true Celestial Dragon should be. That was why they had adjusted their attitudes and greeted him sincerely.

"How is it? Not bad, right? This is only the first launch test. Looks like there aren't any problems."

Lynn did not even turn his head at their arrival, merely speaking with a cheerful smile.

"Um... Saint Figarland, what is that thing in the sky?"

Just from looking at it, no one could tell what Lynn had created, so Chaton asked.

"Sophon."

Lynn was still looking at the interactive interface linked to Sophon as he answered casually.

"That name..."

Gion, Chaton, and Tesoro exchanged looks.

At first, they were puzzled and curious about the strange name. It was a little odd, just like Droplet... but then they came to their senses and swallowed hard.

First Droplet, and now Sophon? This was another new invention from Lynn!

"Saint Figarland, you invented something new again so quickly? What does it do?"

Since they did not know, they naturally had to ask first. Gion pointed toward the sky and asked curiously.

"Oh, right... let me introduce Sophon.

It has no combat power whatsoever, but it's even more useful than Droplet—far more formidable."

Only then did Lynn turn to face them. The smile remained on his face as he spoke.

No combat power, yet more formidable and more useful than Droplet!?

Gion and the others were even more confused. Their eyes widened as they looked at Lynn curiously.

His words truly sounded contradictory. But where exactly did this so-called formidable power and usefulness lie?

"Sophon Technology... how about this? Try releasing your Conqueror's Haki."

Lynn did not know how to introduce Sophon, nor could he lay out all of Sophon's functions. So he looked toward Gild Tesoro and spoke.

Conqueror's Haki was not particularly common in the world of King of the Pirates, but in the New World, it was as numerous as river fish. Lynn knew that Tesoro, as the ruler of an independent kingdom, the Golden Emperor, and the owner of an entertainment city, certainly possessed it.

He simply was not at the level of a chosen child like Luffy, or Doflamingo, Katakuri, and the others.

At most, he could intimidate people far weaker than himself, but that was enough for a test.

Gion, Chaton, and several Rear Admirals who had rushed over all turned to look at Gild Tesoro.

"Me... what should I do?"

Tesoro seemed a little embarrassed.

Marines generally did not awaken Conqueror's Haki. He had it, but his was very weak.

"Release it. However you like."

Lynn answered casually.

"Alright... huh!?"

Tesoro had intended to release it indiscriminately. At worst, it would make the nearby Marines uncomfortable.

Yet even after straining with all his might, his pupils trembling, he could not release his kingly presence at all.

"What's going on!? It's as if my aptitude for Conqueror's Haki has vanished... no, that's not right. It's being suppressed!"

After sensing it carefully, Tesoro raised his head in shock and looked toward the sky.

The moment he said that, Gion, Chaton, and the others' expressions changed. They cried out in astonishment, "What!?"

"Hahaha... good. This is one of Sophon's functions. It can suppress Haki within its coverage range. Now, try using your other types of Haki."

Lynn had now confirmed Sophon's suppressive effect. He nodded in satisfaction and had Tesoro continue the test.

Tesoro grew serious as well. Instinctively cooperating with Lynn's experiment, he first calmed down and sensed the auras of the people around him, as well as those farther away on the island.

But it was still the same. He could sense those nearby, but the sensation was full of interruptions. As for those farther away, he could not sense them at all!

"Observation Haki... is suppressed too!"

Tesoro sucked in a sharp breath. He was truly stunned.

At those words, Gion, Chaton, the Rear Admirals, and the others, who had already begun to feel astonished, immediately started testing it themselves.

"What's going on? It really is unclear now. Once the distance increases, it becomes completely useless!"

"Interference... it feels like using Observation Haki while furious!"

At first, everyone was still confused. But as they tested it themselves, they gradually discovered the issue.

This was clearly some form of interference. It made Observation Haki seem to lose its "clarity," weakening its perception.

"You can try Armament Haki too."

A sharp light flashed in Lynn's eyes. If it can suppress even these Rear Admirals, as well as Tesoro, Vice Admiral Gion, and Vice Admiral Chaton, Sophon Technology was absolutely worth it.

With this support technology, it was practically like inflicting a debuff on the enemy!

Hearing this, everyone extended their palms or raised their weapons, beginning to coat their hands and weapons with Armament Haki.

They managed to coat them, but everyone's mouths fell open in shock, and some swallowed hard!

They discovered that Armament Haki was no less suppressed than Observation Haki. Those whose training was insufficient could not even maintain their own Haki!

Everyone stared at Lynn in shock, their hearts pounding.

No wonder he said it was more formidable and more useful than Droplet. The Sophon in the sky was practically cheating!

Leaving aside everything else, Armament Haki alone was the most effective ability against Devil Fruit users and a necessary skill for becoming strong.

Yet now, under a technological creation, it was being forcibly suppressed. If one insisted on using it, the consumption would multiply!

"Saint... Saint Figarland, am I dreaming...? Do you know what kind of heaven-defying thing you've invented!?"