Blood

Under Ulti's expert guidance, Sebastian delved into the world of Armament Haki. His impressive physique, a canvas for honing this Haki type, garnered admiration from Ulti. Patiently, she unraveled the basics, detailing the four stages: hardening, entanglement, external release, and internal destruction. Each stage represented a unique technique within Armament Haki, a nuanced dance requiring both skill and innate talent for mastery.

Empowered with knowledge, Ulti entrusted Sebastian to solo practice, urging him to seek her guidance if questions arose. Immersed in relentless training, Sebastian poured his focus into the development of his Armament Haki.

Amidst his endeavors, Sebastian's introspection led him to the realization that many practitioners never transcended the first stage of Armament Haki, mistakenly perceiving it as a matter of skill rather than delving into its core essence. Contemplating his own progress and dedication, he pondered the time it would take to master this formidable art.

Observing Sebastian's unwavering commitment, Ulti, though initially skeptical of his talent, became impressed. She held a belief that, even without extraordinary aptitude, Sebastian's sheer hard work would inevitably bear fruit, likely resulting in the mastery of Armament Haki within the stipulated half-year timeframe.

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In the midst of Sebastian's journey, Page One, Ulti's younger brother, burst onto the scene with the announcement of mastering Observation Haki in a mere three months. Ulti playfully teased him for his pride, yet couldn't help but acknowledge and appreciate his swift progress.

Then, with a resounding boom, Ulti abruptly seized Page, subjecting him to an unexpected demonstration.

"No! Sister! Stop!"

In a reflex, Page mobilized his Armament Haki, reinforcing the defense of his forehead.

However, Ulti's headbutt, a forceful and weighty onslaught, left Page feeling dazed, as if his head had borne the brunt of ten thousand sledgehammers.

"It hurts! Sister! It hurts so much!"

Panicking, Page inspected his forehead, finding blood on his palm. "Ah! Sister! I'm going to die!"

Annoyed, Ulti retorted, "Why are you panicking? That's not your blood."

Page, bewildered, echoed, "Not mine?"

Page gaze instinctively darted to Ulti's forehead, catching sight of a wound that hadn't been there before.

"Sis, what happened? Did my Armament Haki cause this?" Page inquired, a hint of concern etching his features.

But a peculiar feeling pricked at Page's senses. This scenario seemed off. In all the times Ulti had unleashed her headbutt, leaving him nursing wounds, she had always emerged unscathed.

Ulti, sensing his confusion, gently shook her head. "You think your Armament Haki can hurt me? No, brother, you didn't harm me."

"Who dared to hurt you?" Page's fury surged, ready to unleash retribution for his sister.

Their bond ran deep. Adopted by Kaido at a tender age, surviving the cutthroat world of the Beasts Pirates had forged an unbreakable connection between them. Page had a reputation for defending Ulti against bullies, showcasing an unspoken rule: mess with him if you must, but never with Ulti.

"It wasn't someone we know. A newcomer, more precisely. And to set the record straight, he didn't hurt me. I hurt myself," Ulti clarified, her explanation unraveling the mystery.

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