14 Chapter 14: Explaining Haki

The three figures stood not far from Orange Town, looking at the deserted street not far away and some of the houses that had been turned into ruins.

"Is this Orange Town? It feels so desolate, and there's not even a shadow of a person. Shouldn't they all be killed by Buggy Pirates?" Nami sighed with emotion while speaking and shivered slightly.

"No, there is no smell of blood in the town." Zoro replied.

"What do you think? Go in and see what's going on." Luffy put on his Straw-Hat and said to Nami and Zoro while walking towards the town.

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The three of them were walking on the streets of Orange Town, looking around. The surroundings were deserted, and they couldn't even see a single person. If the buildings in this town were intact except for the row of ruins, Luffy and the others would have thought that this place was an abandoned town.

Luffy used his Observation Haki, and then the whole place of Orange Town appeared in Luffy's mind.

"The Buggy Pirates are in the tavern in front. Let's go straight over." Pointing to a tavern not far away, Luffy turned and said to Nami and Zoro.

"Is that the Observation Haki you mentioned luffy? Is it really that convenient?" Nami said.

Nami heard Luffy talk about the Observation Haki. Every time he arrives at the destination, Luffy can find the target of their trip directly.

"Observation Haki? What is that?" Zoro, on the side, asked curiously when he heard Nami.

Luffy, who was walking in front, paused for a moment, then walked slowly while explaining the Haki to Nami and Zoro, "Haki is a special power that lies dormant within all living creatures in world. However, not everyone acknowledges their innate abilities and realizes their full potential. Haki is extremely tough to master and only the strongest people who have tremendous willpower succeed in awakening Haki and using it."

Luffy originally planned to wait until Baratie, the restaurant on the sea, but since Zoro asked, let's explain a little bit. With Zoro's talent, maybe after learning about it he will be able to master it soon.

"You still have this ability?" Zoro asked and was very interested in this kind of power that could make him stronger.

"One of the three types of Haki are Observation Haki (Kenbunshoku Haki) is a form of Haki that grants the user a sixth sense that allows them to sense the presence, intent, strength, and emotions of others. I rely on this power to perceive the location of the Buggy Pirates." After a pause, Luffy continued, "In addition to Observation Haki, the other two kinds of haki are namely Armament Haki (Busoshoku Haki) and Conqueror's Haki (Haoshoku Haki). Unlike Observation Haki, which is perception, Armament Haki is a kind of power that can improve both attack and defense."

"Armament Haki, which can improve attack power and defense power? What is that? Can you do it?" Hearing that besides Observation Haki, there are Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, Zoro immediately wanted to know how far Luffy has achieved and to what extent.

Nami on the side didn't speak, but just looked at Luffy with her eyes. This might be an opportunity for her to understand Luffy's strength.

Luffy didn't answer right away but stretched out his right hand, and then, in Zoro and Nami's curious eyes, there seemed to be an invisible force wrapped around the fist of the right hand, and then Luffy's right fist of normal color was suddenly covered with dark metallic, "Zoro, try to attack my hand with your sword. Maybe it will make you feel the power better and awaken yours."

Zoro didn't hesitate. He directly pulled out one of the three swords around his waist and slashed at Luffy's blackened right hand in Nami's worried eyes.

Although the two only met today, Zoro had an inexplicable trust in Luffy, so even if Luffy asked him to cut him, Zoro would cut him without hesitation.

*CLANG*

A sound like a metal object hitting another metal object sounded when Zoro's sword hit Luffy's right hand.

When the sword retracted, Zoro looked at Luffy's unharmed right hand in surprise and once again felt the gap between himself and Luffy. Even if he didn't use much strength just now, Zoro felt that even if he swung the sword with all his strength, he probably wouldn't hurt Luffy at all.

This made Zoro want to practice Haki even more. If he could have the power of Haki, is he one step closer to being the World's Greatest Swordsman?

On the other side, Nami was so surprised that she didn't know what to say. If even a sword could not hurt Luffy, then, coupled with the characteristics of Luffy's Gomu-Gomu no Mi, does it mean that Luffy is not afraid of any attack?

Suddenly knowing the existence of Haki in advance, both Nami and Zoro thought Luffy was too strong.

"As expected, it's really not a big threat to you, Luffy. Then what about Conqueror's Haki? What kind of power is that?" Having seen Armament Haki and learned about Observation Haki, Zoro and Nami were also curious about the other Haki.

"As for the Conqueror's Haki, it's an ability that cannot be acquired through training. Only a chosen few people have this potential, and the rest are not to be mentioned for now." Luffy spoke calmly.

"..."

Zoro suddenly had the urge to draw his swords.

Nami rolled her eyes and said, "Wasting 5 seconds of my life."