5. Armament Haki!

A month later.

Still in the forest—

Roar!

It was the same huge and vicious bear.

It was attacking Rob angrily, annoyed, and frustrated.

Anger.

It was because it was sleeping well, but when Rob came over, he kicked its food, almost making it lose face!

Annoyance.

It's because during this period, Rob, an irritating guy, would come to fight with it every day. If this happens too many times, even the bear will get annoyed!

Frustration.

It is because it cannot hit Rob at all, and all its attacks have been seen through by Rob.

How can it fight like this?

Forget it!

Roar--

Angry.

You know how to dodge, you little bastard. If you have the guts, just stay still!

Swish!

The huge bear paw swung at Rob hard.

And this time,

In the face of the giant bear's casual attack, Rob, who would usually avoid it, stood there without moving. Instead, he raised his hands and directly moved towards the giant bear's paws!

"Ahhh!"

Rob suppressed the crisis warning brought to him by Observation Haki,

Roaring:

"Come on! Armament Haki, come out for me!!"

Right.

The reason he doesn't dodge is quite simple. Rob wants to use this sense of crisis, which could get him injured or even seriously hurt, to stimulate his own potential and successfully awaken the power of Armament Haki in his body!

Focused.

A burst of will.

Just as the bear's claws were about to fall on him, Rob's thinking stagnated, and he instantly felt a powerful force within him. Like an instinct, he guided this force out and covered his hands!

Boom--

A dull sound echoed.

Rob, under the bear's claws, had his two small arms covered with a layer of Armament Haki like ink, and he firmly resisted the bear's attack!

"Hahaha..."

Rob laughed out loud, surprise on his face:

"Finally awakened! The power of Armament Haki!"

Bang—

While speaking, Rob used both hands to deflect the bear's claws. The immense force forced the giant bear to keep backing up!

Swish—

Rob rushed in front of the giant bear in an instant, condensed his Armament Haki into his fist, and directly punched the giant bear hard on the head, hitting it so hard that its eyes rolled back.

Then it fell heavily to the ground unconscious.

Standing in front of the fallen giant bear, Rob looked at his hands with satisfaction:

"Armament Haki, it is really amazing!"

Not only does it enhance defense, but it also boosts one's attack power, similar to the internal energy in martial arts, except Armament Haki can't heal injuries directly!

That being said,

Armament Haki seems to be several grades behind internal strength!

Smiling, Rob glanced at the giant bear, the most powerful creature in the forest, and left leisurely.

Tomorrow,

He'll keep coming back for training!

This time—

He'll add the practice of Armament Haki!

...an hour later.

Rob carried a huge boar on his shoulders, heading back to his shelter.

Not long after he started handling today's food, Robin trotted over with a newspaper in her hand.

"Oni-chan! There's big news!"

Robin's white, sweaty face was filled with urgency as she handed the newspaper to Rob:

"The Pirate you told me to keep an eye on—Roger, has been captured by the Marines! And three days later, in Loguetown, East Blue, there will be a public execution!"

Rob put down what he was doing and took the newspaper, glancing at the photo:

"Pirate King Roger..."

Others might not know, but Rob was very clear—

Roger chose to surrender because he was seriously ill and dying. To start an era of pirates, he allowed himself to be captured by the Marines, not at all as reported.

Rob, who couldn't read the text, set the newspaper aside and said:

"Bring me another newspaper in three days! Now build a fire, set up a pot, and get ready to eat!"

Roger's execution. 

Anyway, he couldn't see anything, he just subconsciously wanted to pay attention!

Now, he might as well cook a good meal!

Incidentally—

Robin stayed with him more and more often, basically eating at his place, going to the Tree of Knowledge library to study in the morning, and coming back here to rest in the afternoon!

This was normal—

Here, with Rob's care and love, she could eat well and live comfortably. When she returned to her uncle's family, she faced harsh treatment and her life was even worse than with Rob!

In comparison,

If it weren't for her blood ties and the worry that her mother might return and not find her, Robin wouldn't even want to go back occasionally.

Watching Rob, 

Robin, in a relaxed mood, hummed a little tune and began to help arrange dinner.

Three days later.

When Robin came back from the library again, she brought Rob the news that the Pirate King Roger had been successfully executed, and also told Rob what Roger said before he died!

"The sea—"

Hearing Robin's words, 

Rob said:

"It's going to be chaotic!"

Subconsciously, 

Rob had the idea of wandering this world and having fun. He didn't care for the treasure or the so-called great secret treasure, he just felt that since he had traveled through time, if he didn't explore, it would be a waste of the opportunity.

This thought, 

though it took root in his heart, Rob didn't let it sprout and grow quickly! His nature was calm and collected!

So—

Now, feeling that his strength wasn't enough, he wouldn't go to sea! He still had more than a year to develop!

Seeing the musing Rob, 

Robin didn't quite understand what his words meant, but she could feel that Rob was restless, and she could vaguely guess some of his thoughts.

Robin didn't dare let herself dwell on Rob's guessed thoughts; she feared she would be sad and couldn't help crying.

But even if she didn't think about it,

Robin was still inevitably depressed.

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