Chapter 29

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Chapter 29: Daigo Empowerment, Stimulate Potential!

"Settlement in progress."

"Two stars for target difficulty."

"Detected Yamato's adoration of you."

"Extra Bonus Level."

"Accessibility Module Pack (Middle)."

"Unpacking."

"Daigo Empowerment (Kaido Exclusive) (Growable)"

"Description: This allows you to enhance all aspects of your goal through the use of 'mediums,' by up to 60% of your abilities (this can be improved); The only medium is a mace."

"Billing continues."

"Extra Bonus Level."

"Issuing Progress."

"Unwavering Loyalty (Yamato Exclusive)"

"Your daughter Yamato will demonstrate unwavering loyalty to you for years to come, never wavering, and will hold you in high esteem in any situation."

The system interface gradually vanished.

Kaido suddenly grasped the intricacies of Daigo empowerment.

In combat and while training with the target, he could activate this skill at will, provided he was wielding a mace, gradually elevating the student's strength.

In that moment, he firmly associated the title of "Teacher Caesar" with this new power.

Kaido pondered this development.

However, he couldn't deny the effectiveness of this tool.

What did 60% of Kaido's strength look like?

A two billion bounty was just the starting point!

This signified a higher standing than the Shichibukai—a level befitting an emperor, rivaling that of admirals.

And there was someone in need of improvement.

Kaido's gaze landed on Yamato.

Though she was already benefiting from a system BUFF at this moment, she was unaware, only feeling her trust and dependence on Kaido intensifying.

As the sole member of the Beasts Pirates fit to wield the mantle after him,

It was crucial that she swiftly mastered the standards of "Emission" and "Domination."

"Come, I'll train you," Kaido declared, affectionately ruffling Yamato's hair.

At the mention of training, Yamato's eyes grew serious. She quickly stood, cradling the fox, donned her clothes, and followed him out.

Yamato trailed behind Kaido obediently.

As they traveled from the hospital to the summit of Onigashima, they were met by many people.

Hearing the crowd address her as His Royal Highness Onihime and call Kaido the boss filled Yamato's heart with pride and admiration once again.

Time passed quickly, and soon they were standing atop Onigashima,

A place that had almost become synonymous with Kaido's mentorship.

Wearing a revealing white kimono and wielding a mace like Kaido's, Yamato tilted her head quizzically and asked,

"What are you teaching me this time, Dad?"

"You're going to learn the two skills needed to become a great leader," Kaido responded casually, confident the power was active.

"What are those?" Yamato's naive confusion was almost visible, her hair standing on end in bewilderment.

The empowerment worked with each strike of the mace, increasing in effectiveness with sustained use.

Kaido reviewed the simple description in his mind and, satisfied, turned his focus back to Yamato, his muscles tensing in preparation.

"It's something you'll have to experience for yourself."

With a swift motion, he propelled himself across the ground,

Yamato stared, struck by surprise, as Kaido charged toward her.

Without hesitation, Kaido swung the mace at her waist and abdomen.

He was restrained, avoiding aiming at the head. He expected Yamato to manage a few moves, especially now that without the Seastone handcuffs, there was no suppression. With her talent, she should be capable of handling it. Yet, Yamato could only reactively position the iron rod as a shield. Such a defense stood little chance against Kaido; only by directly confronting him could she hope to hold her ground.

With a loud "bang," Yamato absorbed the impact. The shockwave from the iron rod coursed through her hand, sending her flying backward to land at a distance. Kaido's brow furrowed slightly. Perhaps her body hadn't fully adjusted to the memory modification?

"Ah, it hurts!" Yamato exclaimed as she stood up, shaking her hand. It seemed minor, though she was grinning through the pain and blowing on her swollen wrist adorably.

"Say hello before attacking, Daddy!" Yamato demanded, giving him a peevish look.

"No one on the battlefield will greet you first," Kaido replied, his voice deep and low, crushing her innocent notion. As he moved closer, he said sternly, "Get up; you're Kaido's daughter!"

Seizing the moment, Yamato attempted to thrust the mace into Kaido's abdomen, but he effortlessly countered with his mace, halting hers.

"You learn quickly," Kaido noted, smiling as he saw her determination flare up.

An unseen energy surged into Yamato from above, causing her to shiver. It was as though her senses and mind had unlocked, and she realized that taking her father's blow directly was a tactical error, putting her at a disadvantage. She shouldn't have struck thoughtlessly but should have waited for a vulnerability.

Is my Armament Haki getting stronger? She puzzled over the increase in power and volume. And there was a special force on her father's mace...

That's it! Let the Armament Haki flow!

Her mind and body synchronized subtly. She was mastering techniques effortlessly, her physical strength and Haki growing stronger.

Kaido, with his advanced senses, recognized the change. So this was the power of "Daigo empowerment"? He was mildly astonished.

Yamato leaped forward, her Haki coating the weapon precisely, shaping its flow. Under Kaido's assault, she had grasped "Emission."

"I've got it! Dad! Now my Haki can match yours!" Yamato announced with newfound confidence.

She was bewildered by her sudden insights, soaring strength, and burgeoning confidence.

"You're not there yet," Kaido retorted with amusement.

Disbelieving, Yamato charged, a smile in her eyes as her iron rod swept towards Kaido.