Learning Physical Skills And Sparring With Wild Beasts

Beasts

Granny Niu held a newspaper in her hand, showcasing Hancock's reward order!

"Lady She Ji has been offered a reward of 80 million!"

The surrounding female warriors erupted in frantic shouts, hailing Lord Snake.

In an era where bounties had not yet depreciated, 80 million was already a mark of a formidable pirate! It was rumored that Crocodile, at only 20 years old, had a bounty of 81 million beli and was later invited to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Amazon Lily, being a pirate country, used the Yellow Emperor's bounty to signify the country's combat prowess, serving as a deterrent to pirates with nefarious intentions.

Upon hearing the amount of her reward, Hancock smiled proudly. This was only her first expedition, and as she defeated more significant pirate groups and Marine fleets, her bounty would inevitably rise.

However, Granny Niu's enthusiastic shout shattered the charming atmosphere. Blushing, Hancock dared not look at Arias, turning her head with a pounding heart.

Arias sighed. Though a pleasant moment was disrupted, Hancock was already captivated. He could patiently await another opportunity, not feeling rushed.

After Hancock's instruction, he could now proficiently use Busoshoku Haki and had developed a certain sensitivity to Kenbunshoku Haki. However, when it came to Conqueror's Haki, the power of a natural king, he remained clueless.

Although Conqueror's Haki isn't his only asset, the later battles in the pirate world heavily rely on its influence. Without Conqueror's, wouldn't there be one less avenue to confront the enemy?

Seeing Arias frown, Hancock assumed he was disappointed about lacking Conqueror's Haki and stepped forward to comfort him, saying, "Maybe your Conqueror's hasn't awakened yet, so don't worry too much."

Arias shook his head, not feeling disheartened.

"I have a general understanding of Haki; please teach me Taijutsu next."

He made the request, and Hancock responded shyly, "Okay!"

Hancock's physical skills mainly revolved around leg techniques, leveraging her legs even to enhance her Devil Fruit abilities. Consequently, the physical skills she imparted were also focused on leg techniques.

However, Arias found it challenging to concentrate on the practice as Hancock's long, straight, and white legs captivated his attention.

Hancock quickly noticed Arias's gaze lingering on her legs, and instead of getting angry, she felt delighted. Yet, recognizing it was teaching time, she coughed lightly and reminded, "Arias, do you remember this technique?"

Startled, Arias apologized, "Ah! Sorry, can you demonstrate it again?"

Hancock:

The kicks were basic but relied on precise force application. Arias, with a keen understanding in this area, quickly mastered the essentials of kicks.

Then, he proposed going to the jungle of Nine Snake Island to verify the results of his practice against the local wildlife.

"It's too dangerous to fight wild beasts. Why not let me practice with you?"

Although Arias's strength improved rapidly with the help of Liuku Immortal Thief and Sea Kings meat, Hancock noticed that he was still relatively weak.

Despite the allure of being a sparring partner with a beautiful woman, Arias declined. Hancock's strength far surpassed his, and she wouldn't exert her full power against him. Only wild beasts would engage in a fight to the death, providing a meaningful challenge.

Preferring solitude, Arias ventured into the jungle of Nine Snakes Island alone and soon encountered a massive wild boar.

"I'll make you my first opponent in this world!"

This wild boar, larger than a buffalo and weighing at least 500 kilograms, would be a formidable adversary. As a modern, ordinary person, Arias couldn't help but feel nervous when confronted with such a powerful creature.

He, however, overestimated his courage. In a world where powerful individuals could easily reshape reality, facing a massive creature was a necessary step to carve out a new destiny.

Concentrating his mind, Arias activated his Qi, awakening the potential of every cell in his body. As the wild boar charged towards him, his initial fear and tension dissipated, leaving him surprisingly calm.

Observing the wild boar's movements closely, Arias dodged at the last moment, narrowly avoiding the collision. With his right fist and forearm enveloped in concentrated Qi, a jet-black Armament Haki emerged.

Boom!

Arias's strikes landed on the wild boar, causing it pain and howls. However, the creature's ferocity escalated, intensifying its attacks.

"Can't land a hit?"

Reflecting on the situation, Arias realized the wild boar's thick skin posed a challenge. If he kept his punches close, killing it might prove difficult.

This encounter provided Arias with a newfound appreciation for the native strength of this world. He marveled at how Luffy, Ace, and others managed to defeat such colossal beasts at a young age.

Undeterred, the wild boar, now furious, charged again.

This time, having the experience of his first battle, Arias handled the situation with more composure.

Skillfully deflecting the wild boar's charge, he wrapped Haki around his right leg and delivered a powerful kick to the wild boar's ribs.

The strength in his legs far surpassed that of his fists. The wild boar staggered, providing an opportunity for Arias to seize its tusks and deliver a forceful kick to the temple!