Chapter 12: Calm thy T*ts

Terrifying! Monster! Freak!

Everyone looked at Vell with terrified eyes.

"Is this your grandson?" Sengoku asked Garp, his mouth opening and closing in surprise. He was all too familiar with that kind of terrifying aura, having heard Garp mention it the day before. Despite being not even fifteen years old, Garp's grandson Vell had already awakened his Conqueror's Haki and could use it freely. Witnessing it with his own eyes was still a shocking experience for Sengoku. A swordsman who had awakened his Conqueror's Haki before the age of fifteen possessed the qualifications of a king among millions and millions of people, and only one person could possess such an extraordinary ability.

Could Sengoku possess the same ability as Vell? Yes, he could. Among those present, besides Garp, Sengoku was the only one who possessed the Conqueror's Haki. Moreover, his level of Conqueror's Haki was top-notch. However, could he compare himself to Vell, the fifteen-year-old wielder of the Conqueror's Haki? The answer was uncertain. Vell's aura was so powerful that even Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru could not comprehend it.

Today, they stood face-to-face with a fifteen-year-old child who was no longer a mere genius, but a monster! There was no doubt about it. At this moment, Vell had become the absolute center of attention on the field, the focus of everyone's gaze. The reason was simple: the Conqueror's Haki he had just unleashed had enveloped them all.

At that moment, Griffin also regained consciousness. "A Conqueror's Haki awakened before the age of fifteen?" Griffin exclaimed in surprise and shook his head with a bitter smile. "No wonder... no wonder he was confident in defeating me."

The Haki of the Conqueror surpassed the Rokushiki, and only Fleet Admiral Sengoku possessed such dominance.

"I have been defeated," Commander Griffin admitted. Losing to a monster like Vell did not make him feel embarrassed in the slightest. In fact, he believed it was only natural. However, Vell was still a rookie who had not even entered the training camp yet. There was no doubt that Vell had already surpassed him. Could he catch up? It was not even worth considering. Geniuses could not be measured by conventional means.

At the young age of fifteen, Vell's strength had already surpassed that of a Marine Headquarter Commander. It was only a matter of time before he took down a Marine Admiral.

"Thank you," Vell replied with a humble smile. Winning was not something to be boastful about. His goal was to conquer the entire world.

"Kid, I heard that you can fully control the Conqueror's Haki soon after awakening it. Is that true?" Zephyr couldn't help but ask as he stepped forward. General Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru were equally curious and stood beside him.

"It's just luck," Vell smiled, not giving a direct answer. However, everyone understood the implications. It was true; before he even turned fifteen years old, he had already mastered the Haki of the Conqueror effortlessly and with remarkable control.

Terrifying!

Zephyr announced the names of the elite training camp attendees - Homer, Bruno, Helmeppo, Koby - and explained that only fifteen people were allowed to join. He waved his hand dismissively and said, "Then you can move freely now. Vell, come with me." As soon as Zephyr gave the command, everyone dispersed, feeling shaken. Even the new recruits who had just joined the elite training camp were not excited in the slightest. Vell's toughness had left a deep impression on their hearts. Despite their reluctance, they still harbored the desire to fight, but Vell's strength surpassed theirs by too much. It was something they could only look up to. After nodding to Vell, Garp, Sengoku, and Vice Admiral Crane also left the scene. Vell followed behind Zephyr until they reached a dedicated training ground for the elite camp.

The training room.

Zephyr got straight to the point and addressed Vell directly. "Vell, your grandfather Garp must have taught you a lot of things before coming to the Marine Headquarters, such as how to break through the limitations of your body and tap into the potential of the human body, right?" However, Vell shook her head in response. "No, I have only been practicing on my own. The old man hasn't taught me anything." Zephyr was even more shocked this time, his eyebrows raised in surprise. The idea of a fifteen-year-old swordsman or a fifteen-year-old tyrant with a domineering presence being self-taught was simply too incredible. Was Vell a monstrous genius?

Zephyr took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. As the chief Marine instructor who had taught three admirals, he couldn't afford to be too shocked. "Alright, let's move on to breaking through the limits of your body," he said, regaining his composure and turning his attention to Vell.

Vell listened intently as Zephyr explained the core principles of his physical exercise. His concise explanations were very helpful, but they were just the appetizers. The real focus was on learning how to use Haki.

In the world of pirates, there were three types of Haki: Observation Haki, which allowed one to sense an enemy's attack; Armament Haki, which increased one's strength and defense, and had a miraculous effect on Devil Fruit abilities; and lastly Conqueror's Haki, a rare form of Haki that allowed the user to exert their own willpower over others. It was said that only one in several million people were born with this ability, and it could not be attained through training.

Among millions of people, there exists only one individual who possesses conqueror's haki. The mastery of this haki requires an exceptional level of talent that cannot be attained solely through physical training. Even in the latter half of the Grand Line, where powerful individuals are as numerous as clouds, there are only a handful of conqueror's haki users. However, learning to sense conqueror's haki and develop it is achievable through dedicated training, and the number of individuals who possess this ability is relatively large, especially among the strong denizens of the New World.

Originally, the path to cultivating a conqueror's haki was not meant to be taught at an early stage. "At the very least, one must first finish mastering Rokushiki and achieve a strong enough physical constitution," as per tradition. However, Zephyr saw the potential in Vell and did not want to squander such a fascinating talent. Thus, he began teaching Vell the fundamentals of conqueror's haki right from the start, hoping to help him unleash his full potential.

After providing a brief overview of the training methods for both hakis, Zephyr did not pause. He cautiously glanced at Vell before continuing his explanation.