What? You still can't Awakening your Haki? That's because you lack talent, give up! What? You Awakening it in battle? I told you battle could help with Awakening!
This is the way to cultivate and Awakening Haki in this world—crude and general, based on experience, with few people studying it in depth.
"Back in the Elite Camp, Teacher Zephyr publicly mentioned this. He said that you covered your entire body with Armament Haki to explore a new realm of Armament Haki. Now that you've actually done it, shouldn't you report this?"
Reporting this would be a huge achievement, enough to get you promoted to Marine Admiral, and it would also help improve the Navy's overall strength—a win-win situation!
Barnett's eyes lit up when he heard Vic's words. He didn't know Vic's true thoughts. Just like what Vic had said to Dragon and Kuma before, he wanted to become the Navy Commander not because he was greedy for power, but because he wanted to do his part to overthrow the Celestial Dragons and the World Government by betraying them.
If this method were reported, it would mean the World Government would know, which would only make the World Government stronger and harder to overthrow. Why would Vic do that?
However, Vic didn't tell Barnett their true thoughts, so it's not surprising that he thought that way. They still felt a sense of belonging to the Navy, which is a common sentiment among the natives of this world.
The Celestial Dragons are high above and cannot be resisted; this is an ideological imprint left by the World Government over hundreds of years, and its effect is even greater than the physical imprint left by the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon.
It's difficult for non-victims to Awakening Dragon's rebellious spirit; those who truly awaken are powerful individuals who see through the true nature of things, and many of these people become Revolutionary Army or pirates.
Therefore, it is extremely rare to find someone like Dragon in this world. He left the Navy before he was even twenty years old and began to see the world from a different perspective. After the Ohara Incident, he was completely Awakening.
It was only after returning from Laugh Tale that Pirate King Roger truly understood everything. Before that, he only had freedom and adventure in his heart. Later, he realized that that kind of freedom was just an illusion. Based on everything he learned in Laugh Tale, he planned for true freedom in the future. He wanted to give future generations of mankind true freedom and used his terminal illness as a key to open the door to the New World!
Did the older generation of naval officers not see through this? Of course they did, but they lacked the courage to actively change the world; they only wanted to maintain the status quo.
Without defying the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, they will do their best to help civilians, but this help is somewhat self-deceptive. Unless the root of the problem is solved, their limited assistance will never stop.
"No! This can't be reported. I can't tell you the specific reasons right now. I'll tell you when the time is right. You all keep this to yourselves. It's fine as long as it's just a few of us. If it gets out, it'll cause a huge problem!"
Vic completely trusted the group; otherwise, he wouldn't have brought this up. However, the idea of overthrowing the World Government and the Celestial Dragons was too terrifying. Their status and experience weren't up to that level, and he was afraid they wouldn't be able to accept it.
"Alright! We all Awakening our domineering Haki ourselves; it's all about talent. There are no shortcuts in this area; the only answer is diligent practice!"
Barnett and the others naturally had no objection to Vic's words. Although they didn't know what Vic was thinking, they trusted Vic, so after Barnett said those words, they all looked at each other and laughed!
Knock knock knock
"Report! We received an unknown distress call. It appears to be an indiscriminate connection made via a radar Den Den Mushi to Den Den Mushi in the surrounding waters. The caller claims to be from the Navy, saying they are being besieged and attacked by Fish-Man, and their warship is on the verge of sinking. They are requesting naval support from nearby waters!"
Just after they finished laughing, there was a knock on the door and a messenger's report.
Vic and his team would never do anything discreet or speak in secret on the deck where there were many people around, and they would even use Observation Haki to keep track of what was happening outside while in their rooms.
The other marines on the warship were all assigned by headquarters. Although they usually showed great admiration for Vic, who knew if there were any agents planted by the World Government among them? Vic was always very careful about such important matters. He was a person who could keep secrets, otherwise, as a transmigrator, he wouldn't have lived long.
Upon hearing the word "Fish-Man, "Vic was instantly intrigued. What timeline was this? Fisher Tiger had only rescued people from Mary Geoise a few months ago, and now Fish-Man had appeared in the first half of the Grand Line?
After the news spread through the newspapers, the Sun Pirates should now be formed. With Fisher Tiger, the instigator of the attack on Mary Geoise, in existence, the Sun Pirates will face a constant stream of pursuit from the Navy.
Of course, the Sun Pirates are no pushovers either. Not to mention Arlong, Jinbe and Fisher Tiger are not people that ordinary marines can take down. In addition, naval warfare is the domain of Fish-Man, and the marines have no advantage at sea. It is normal for the Fish-Man to dismantle their warships. Therefore, Vic immediately thought of the Sun Pirates fighting a big battle with the marines nearby.
If Vic hadn't encountered this, there wouldn't be much to say. But now that he has, Vic still wants Fisher Tiger, the hero who freed the slaves, to live.
Although it would take another three years, Tiger would eventually succumb to the threat of being enslaved by Stromberg and die from excessive blood loss after being shot multiple times.
But just because we can meet now doesn't mean we can meet again in three years. So Vic wants to save Fisher Tiger once and for all. Such a person shouldn't die quietly like this. He should lead the Fish-Man Race in the future to snipe at the World Government's fleet in the sea.
"It should be true. The newspapers have been reporting on the Fish-Man lately. I'll go check it out first, and if I need anything, I'll lend a hand. It's okay if my trip is a little later."
After speaking, Vic transformed into lightning and disappeared from the room. They would usually deal with pirates they encountered during their voyage, and now that they were facing a disadvantageous situation with the Navy, it was even more necessary for them to take action. It was perfectly reasonable for Vic to get involved at this time.
Vic's speed is undeniable, and with the added Observation Haki and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability, his range is even wider. Vic only flew in four directions and released his Observation Haki to survey the entire surrounding sea area.
He had located the location of the battle; it was indeed a fight between Fish-Man and the navy, with the Fish-Man currently holding a significant advantage. However, Vic did not rush there immediately but returned to his warship and then directed it to sail towards the battleground.
Although the Sun Pirates had the upper hand, Vic wasn't worried about the Navy's casualties. Fisher Tiger and Jinbe were still principled; for the safety of Fish-Man Island, they might injure the Navy and steal money and food, but they wouldn't risk their lives.
It also restrains other Fish-Man from doing so. Only Arlong, who hates humans, would kill them, but he still respects Fisher Tiger's principles and doesn't dare to do it so obviously, otherwise he would get beaten up by Fisher Tiger.
Another point is that Vic needs more navy personnel to witness that moment, and the Marine Vice Admiral who is being attacked is Vic's old nemesis.
Making Onigumo suffer more would make him happier, and the timing of Vic's appearance must be perfect to make everything seem natural and reasonable, so that Fisher Tiger's life can truly be saved!