Chapter 16: Douglas Bullet’s Physique, and Advanced Armament Haki Acquired

Why was there such a hurry to get back to his room? 

Nonsense, of course, to claim his reward! 

The rewards issued by the system are quite delightful, far stronger than the harvest of those few Devil Fruits! 

After all, abilities can be obtained by eating the fruit, but who hasn't become strong step by step through various difficulties? 

Back in the Celestial Dragon's treasure room, after Karl took the Devil Fruits, the system notification sounded. 

However, considering it was inappropriate to receive the reward directly in front of Blackbeard, in case there was some big commotion, it would only raise suspicion... 

That's why Karl urged Blackbeard, rummaged through the weapon collection room, and quickly returned. 

Indeed, as Blackbeard said, impatient! 

Compared to babysitting Blackbeard? Karl said, you're a star. 

[Ding Dong, it was detected that the Host successfully kidnapped a Celestial Dragon and extorted some Devil Fruits, the mission is complete!] 

[Are you sure you want to use the reward now?] 

"Use!" 

[The Bullet Physique Card has been used, and the host's physique is being enhanced, please wait...] 

[Armament Haki is developing in the Host!] 

[The development of Armament Haki is complete! Starting to awaken Advanced Armament Haki, please be patient...] 

When a series of system prompts sounded, Karl could clearly feel his physique increasing at an exaggerated speed. 

Almost instantly, he improved several grades, and in the blink of an eye, his Rear Admiral-level physique was thrown hundreds of streets away. 

But think about it, how could a Rear Admiral-level physique compare to Bullet's human-beast physique? 

Almost flies! 

Not to mention the Rear Admiral, the physique of the Vice Admiral is just paper. 

Except for Garp, of course... 

"Haha, the original owner of my body was really miserable." 

"Even the Advanced Armament Haki rewarded by the system can't be awakened directly..." 

Looking at the 'armor' blackening his arms, Karl couldn't help but laugh a few times. 

No way, this body was really weak before. After three years at sea, it was stronger than ordinary people. 

(T/N: This implies that Karl occupied someone's body when he traveled to One Piece and this person had been at sea for three years but couldn't develop Haki.) 

Not even the Conqueror's Haki. At this moment, the system couldn't give him Advanced Armament Haki form directly and had to help him develop Basic Armament Haki first... 

Simply disappointing! 

Although the current Karl is a traveler, he's basically no different from starting from scratch. 

If it weren't for the system awakening, Karl would wonder why he would use his head to realize the rhetoric when he first passed... 

Besides the physique, the most obvious change in Karl right now is Armament Haki. 

Now, with a thought, the glossy black Armament Haki can instantly cover his arms and legs. 

And, with mental manipulation, the overlay position can be changed freely. 

Of course, it can also cover the entire body, but it will consume more physical strength, and the basic Armament Haki that has just developed at this moment doesn't have much power or hardness. 

In this regard, Karl is a bit worried, although he has obtained Advanced Armament Haki and a solid physical foundation to use this Haki. 

But will there be a problem due to the low base of Armament Haki, leading to the awakening of its advanced applications but the situation where it can't be used... 

It's better not to understand it! 

You know, it takes a long time to exercise the intensity of Armament Haki. 

Not to mention, tempering it to a level that can match emissions and internal destruction, who knows how long it will take. 

"Don't cheat me, system, do your best..." 

Karl slightly narrowed his eyes, sitting cross-legged on the bed, constantly praying in his heart. 

The physical evolution didn't take long. After about five minutes, Karl gradually started to feel no changes in his body. 

But what followed was that infinitely growing physical strength like a surge! 

And the explosive power that is as tyrannical as ultimate latent in his body! 

*Crack* 

Karl slightly clenched his fist and could even hear the sound of the void tightening and twisting, showing how terrifying his power was at that moment! 

And, as he exerted force, the muscle lines on Karl's arms, like dragons, were undoubtedly revealed! 

At that moment, he even had the illusion that with a single wave of his full force, he could directly crush a mountain! 

"Finally done!" 

Karl was amazed and felt very comfortable! 

After the evolution, there was no movement here. 

Not to mention Blackbeard in the other room, even if there was someone beside him, I'm afraid they wouldn't notice anything. 

But think about it, physical evolution and advanced Haki forms are carried out within the body, and unlike Conqueror's Haki, there is no external energy. 

(T/N: It seems Karl forgot that with Observation Haki, you can feel a person's strength, and Blackbeard demonstrated this application in Jaya.) 

As for Karl himself, although he has obtained the same physical strength as Bullet, he has not become his exaggerated figure and muscles like a humanoid beast! 

At most, he looks leaner and stronger, and there aren't many obvious changes in him, who wasn't too thin in his original form. 

Combined with his height of over two meters, Karl at this moment has a very perfect figure, which also won his heart. 

He doesn't like that exaggerated muscle line, if he really becomes like that, I'm afraid he will be very depressed! 

"The next is the most important...!" 

Karl extended his right hand and clenched his fist directly! 

He wants to verify that his advanced Haki won't be affected by the insufficient previous Haki level... 

*Ting* 

With the sound of a subtle metallic sound, Armament Haki, which was even darker than before, appeared on Karl's right arm! 

At the next moment, a colorful stream of light rushed out, instantly illuminating the dark room! 

On Karl's right arm, covered with Armament Haki, a colorful ribbon quietly appeared, completely enveloping his right arm. 

Moreover, that colorful ribbon keeps moving back and forth, like a group of constantly flowing Sakura flowers... 

Beautiful, but hiding the power of terror! 

"It's done!" 

Seeing this scene, Karl immediately became excited! 

The situation he was worried about didn't appear, and the moment he could use Advanced Haki smoothly, everything became clear to him... 

Armament Haki level Bullet! 

With the sublimation of his physique, Karl's strength is hundreds of grades greater than before! 

(T/N: With this new strength of Karl, his minimum strength is Yonko commander level, I would say, but I think he lacks the experience to be in that rank yet, but he has undoubtedly made a huge leap.) 

@ NordicRazor, thank you very much for the power stone, it is truly appreciated. 

@nickolas_taylor, first I would like to apologize, my dear reader, for not properly acknowledging the number of power stones you donated, so here I thank you very much for launching 3 power stones in one go. 

@G_1016, thank you very much, dear reader, for donating two more power stones. With this, we are getting closer and closer to starting to rebuild the kingdom. 

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Tomorrow 

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