Three Types of Haki at Advanced Level! Thanks, Teacher Roger

Rono hadn't expected Roger to invite him outright, and he was quite surprised.

Just finding someone on the road and inviting him to become a crewmate-Rono couldn't imagine having that kind of nerve.

What if he invited an ordinary person with no talent, or someone whose ambitions didn't match his?

This way of doing things really rivaled Luffy's.

However, Rono clearly refused Roger's invitation.

His ambitions differed from Roger's. His goal was to destroy the Celestial Dragons.

Roger would later join forces with Garp to save the Celestial Dragons during the Battle of God Valley. They might very well become enemies in the future, so how could Rono join him?

Of course, judging Roger by the standards of a captain, he was undoubtedly a perfect captain, definitely ten times better than Rocks.

When facing a powerful enemy, Roger was also a reliable captain to whom you could safely entrust your back.

But Rono had already chosen his goal, and there was no way he would accept Roger's invitation.

"Hey, come on, don't be like that! It'll be a lot of fun sailing with me!"

Roger still wouldn't give up. After all, his instincts told him that Rono was definitely a rare find as a crewmate.

Like Luffy, Roger had been born with that strange but incredibly accurate intuition.

"I refuse, unless..."

"Unless what?"

When he heard the word "refuse," Roger's eyes had dimmed. Now that he heard there was still a chance, his eyes immediately lit up.

"You have to show enough strength. After all, nobody wants to follow a captain who's weaker than his own crew."

As Rono spoke, he began slowly releasing his Conqueror's Haki. His meaning couldn't have been clearer.

Roger now had to prove his strength and show he was worthy of being Rono's captain.

"Hahaha, so that's what you mean! That suits me just fine. If I'm not even stronger than my crew, what right do I have to invite you?"

Roger burst into laughter at the request.

He had plenty of confidence in his own strength.

He wasn't like Luffy. Luffy had been seventeen when he set out to sea, still a teenager.

Roger had died at fifty-three, in the year 1498 of the Sea Circle Calendar.

It was now the year 1483 of the Sea Circle Calendar, so Roger had to be at least thirty-five.

He might not have reached his peak, but he was at least at Yonko First Mate Level. It was even possible he was already at Admiral-Emperor level.

"Come on, Rono!"

Roger shouted excitedly, releasing his own Conqueror's Haki as well.

Boom!

Roger's Conqueror's Haki was far stronger than Rono's. The moment he released it, the sea began to churn violently.

Clouds roiled in the sky, and thunder rumbled. It was as if extreme weather could descend at any moment.

What was more, Roger's Conqueror's Haki had a terrifying range. Everyone on the island was knocked unconscious without even knowing what had happened.

"As expected of the future Pirate King. He's only just set sail, and his Conqueror's Haki has already reached this level!"

Rono's eyes burned with excitement!

The stronger Roger was, the more things Rono could pick up!

Sure enough, the moment Roger used his Conqueror's Haki, Rono's system began issuing a notification.

[Ding~ Congratulations, Host, you picked up Conqueror's Haki! (Advanced)]

As the system's voice faded, Rono clearly felt a power within him undergo a transformation!

The next moment-

Boom!

Conqueror's Haki no weaker than Roger's burst from Rono's body and clashed fiercely with Roger's!

"Had this guy been hiding his strength all along?"

Roger was startled by the sight.

He had Observation Haki and could sense Rono's strength. Rono shouldn't have been able to use Conqueror's Haki at this level.

Could this kid have been hiding his strength?

The two began clashing with Conqueror's Haki.

Crack! Crack!

Black lightning arcs—the kind that erupted only when Conqueror's Haki collided-flashed through the air.

The waves surged several times more violently than before, and some rose dozens of meters high. Lightning flashed and thunder roared in the sky, as if the Apocalypse were about to descend.

The two clashed with their Conqueror's Haki for a while, but neither could gain the upper hand. They remained locked in a stalemate for several minutes.

"Hahaha, this is really interesting!"

Roger burst into excited laughter at the sight.

He hadn't expected Rono's Conqueror's Haki to match his own.

To possess such powerful Conqueror's Haki at such a young age—this kid had incredible talent!

It looked like Roger would have to show his true strength too. He had to beat Rono and make him willingly join his crew!

Seeing that their Conqueror's Haki was evenly matched, Roger withdrew his Haki.

Then he drew his sword.

Judging by its design, it seemed to be Ace, the Famous Sword that would later accompany Roger, one of the Twelve Supreme Grade Swords!

Roger released his Armament Haki, and the Famous Sword Ace immediately turned pitch-black.

This was Armament Haki infusion. It could coat a weapon and increase its destructive power.

Its distinctive feature was that the weapon turned black. After being nourished by Haki over a long period, it would eventually become a Black Blade!

[Ding~ Congratulations, Host, you successfully picked up Armament Haki (Advanced)!]

The instant Roger used his Armament Haki, Rono successfully picked up Roger's Armament Haki too.

In that instant, a surge of powerful energy flowed into Rono's body. This was Armament Haki.

Another high-level Haki!

He was growing too fast. It felt amazing!

The system divided each skill into five levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced, top-level, and God Level!

Advanced wasn't the highest level, with top-level and God Level above it, but it was still extremely powerful.

Advanced was roughly the level of Haki used by the senior officers of an Emperor's crew.

Top-level was an ability possessed by the Four Emperors and Admiral-level powerhouses.

To reach God Level, he would probably have to specialize in just one type.

For example, Garp's Armament Haki was definitely God Level, and Red-Haired Shanks's Conqueror's Haki at his peak should also be God Level.

Roger's Three Types of Haki at his peak were probably God Level too, but Roger had only just set sail, so he definitely hadn't reached his peak yet.

"I'm getting serious, Rono. Be careful!"

Roger called out a warning.

His Observation Haki could tell that Rono didn't have Armament Haki. Roger was afraid that if this blow landed, Rono might die, so he warned him first.

Whoosh!

Roger swung his great sword at Rono.

"Armament Haki: Hardening!"

The next moment, Rono calmly coated both arms with Armament Haki and charged straight at Roger's great sword.

Clang!

The clash rang out with the shrill sound of metal striking metal. The air seemed ready to explode, and the powerful force left craters in the ground beneath their feet!

Air currents scattered in every direction. Even the trees around them were blown over, and the sea rippled in circles.

Roger's heart sank at the sight!

Again!

Advanced Armament Haki!!

You've got to be kidding.

Had his Observation Haki misjudged Rono again?

This kid was truly astonishing!

After holding out for several seconds, Rono was still sent flying by the overwhelming force. He only came to a stop after crashing into several trees.

Although his Haki was on par with Roger's, Rono's strength was only at the level of a lieutenant commander. He was no match for Roger at all, so it was only natural that he was sent flying.

But Rono didn't care in the slightest about the pain in his body. He was excited instead!

That clash of swords had just let him pick up plenty more from Roger!

Rono almost wanted to shout, "Thank you, Teacher Roger!"

[Ding~ Congratulations, Host, you successfully picked up Observation Haki (Advanced)!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, Host, you successfully picked up Swordsmanship! (Advanced)]

[Ding~ Congratulations, Host, you successfully picked up 958 points of strength!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, Host, you successfully picked up 425 points of speed!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, Host, you successfully picked up 698 points of stamina!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, Host, you successfully picked up Combat Experience (Beginner)!]