Chapter 12: Arashi Potential

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"What nonsense are you spouting?" 

"Garp, it's fine to joke around, but don't talk rubbish!" Almost simultaneously, two loud voices rang out. 

The shock and disbelief that Sengoku and Zephyr had felt just moments before quickly turned into frowns. 

At first, they thought Garp might have truly taken on a disciple with extraordinary talent, a monster of sorts, but the more he spoke, the more ridiculous his claims became. 

A rookie who knew nothing suddenly awakened Conqueror's Haki on the first day? 

His physical strength became par with Kuzan's monstrous level in two or three days.

And now he's mastered Conqueror's Haki infusion? Did Garp even realize what he was saying? It was almost as if he were drunk.

Sure, it's not unheard of for a person's power to increase rapidly after consuming a Devil Fruit, but Conqueror's Haki and mastering its infusion? 

That's something reserved for the world's strongest, like Roger. How could such an ability suddenly manifest in a teenager?

Garp was dumbfounded, scratching his head, and exasperatedly said, "But I'm telling the truth!" 

He wouldn't have believed such a monstrously talented individual could exist without witnessing it with his own eyes.

And he hadn't even mentioned everything yet. That kid was not only unkillable but also kept getting stronger!

"If he really gained such immense power in such a short time, we can't rule out the possibility that he ate a Devil Fruit," Sengoku said, his expression softening slightly. 

"But as for Conqueror's Haki, Garp, what you're saying is just too far-fetched."

Zephyr nodded in agreement. "In any case, he's definitely worth nurturing."

Neither of them believed Garp's claims about the Conqueror's Haki. That was just too absurd. 

They could accept that someone might suddenly have the strength of a high-ranking officer, but a young boy mastering Conqueror's Haki infusion? 

That was beyond belief. "I'm telling you, it's all true!" Garp spread his hands, looking increasingly helpless. 

He was also a bit puzzled. Was Arashi's talent really that hard for others to accept? Yet, he had accepted it just fine. 

He even thought the boy was learning the Rokushiki and swordsmanship too slowly in the past few days. 

Well, although compared to ordinary people, his progress was indeed ridiculously fast.

Suddenly, the expressions on the three men's faces changed drastically.

"Buzz!" An overwhelming and domineering aura surged through the room, even causing the papers on the desk to tremble.

"This... this is Conqueror's Haki?!" Zephyr exclaimed in shock. Sengoku, stunned, turned to Garp. "Is it that boy?"

Garp chuckled. "He's getting better at controlling his Conqueror's Haki." As he spoke, his emotions were oddly conflicted. 

The last time Arashi had used Conqueror's Haki, it was indiscriminate, affecting everyone in the vicinity. 

But this time, the powerful aura was targeted, almost perfectly avoiding unintended targets.

"Let's go check it out! If he suddenly released his Conqueror's Haki like that, something must have happened," Garp sighed. 

Sengoku and Zephyr exchanged glances, their hearts filled with shock and disbelief. 

If that boy had mastered Conqueror's Haki, his talent might have surpassed the three monsters from the younger generation.

Meanwhile, just a few minutes earlier…

"Hey, hey, hey, Arashi, this isn't like you at all," Kuzan exclaimed in surprise at the sudden tension in the air. 

In his memory, Arashi had always been calm and serene, like still water. 

While Sakazuki had been provocative, Arashi's response was equally explosive. "Let's take this outside. There's no room here for us to go all out."

Sakazuki spoke calmly, "No need. I can take you down in an instant." Arashi replied. 

He didn't have much affection for the man before him—partly because of his loyalty to Garp, who had saved him, and partly due to personal preference. 

As for other reasons? This was a battle story; who needed a reason to fight?

"I don't see a monster, just your arrogance," Sakazuki sneered, his eyes cold. 

Among the new generation, he was known for his strong, hawkish stance and ruthless methods, always striving to be the best. 

"Let's see if your hands are as tough as your mouth!" As soon as he finished speaking, Sakazuki prepared to strike.

But before he could move, Arashi narrowed his eyes and took a sudden, powerful step forward.

"Buzz!"

A violent, domineering, and overwhelming aura erupted from Arashi, surging forward like a tidal wave. 

At the forefront of this onslaught was Sakazuki, the future Admiral Akainu. The terrifying force distorted the very air, creating ripples. 

In that instant, time and everything around seemed to freeze as if trapped in a state of suspension.

Sakazuki's pupils contracted in shock, confusion clouding his face. Then, his eyes rolled back, and with a thud, he collapsed to the ground.

He hadn't lasted even a second under the immense pressure before losing consciousness.

Nearby, Kuzan's robes fluttered as he stood, stunned. Borsalino's face twisted in shock, his expression a mix of horror and disbelief. 

Bogart opened his mouth, speechless.

"Crack!"

A water cup on the table suddenly shattered, and cracks appeared on the surrounding walls. 

But just as quickly as it had surged, the fierce aura receded. 

Arashi stood quietly, the black and red electric currents surrounding his right hand fading into nothingness. 

He looked down at Sakazuki, who lay on the ground and sighed internally. He had overestimated his opponent.

At this point, the future Admirals were nothing more than recent graduates from the Marine Academy, without even the powers of their Devil Fruits. 

In terms of strength, there might be some differences among them, but they were all at the level of captains. 

They still needed time to grow. Sakazuki couldn't even withstand a single shockwave of his Conqueror's Haki.

Of course, this was the sheer ferocity of his Level 85 Conqueror's Haki, already nearing the world's top tier. 

If he unleashed it fully, he could instantly cover the entire G5 fortress, knocking out anyone below the vice-admiral level. 

Even those with weak wills among the vice-admirals couldn't stand against it. And if he used Conqueror's Haki infusion in a punch...

Arashi looked at Sakazuki and sighed again. "My basic skills are still too weak," he thought. 

"If I had mastered the Six Powers and swordsmanship, maybe we could have had an evenly matched, intense battle."

Using Conqueror's Haki against an inexperienced officer like Sakazuki was like using a cannon to swat a mosquito—overkill.

When Sengoku, Garp, and Zephyr arrived, they found Sakazuki lying on the ground, eyes rolled back, frothing at the mouth, and Arashi standing there calmly, the remnants of his aura still lingering. 

The three men were momentarily speechless. "What happened here? Why did you attack Sakazuki?" Garp strode forward, shouting. 

Arashi pursed his lips but didn't respond. Internally, he thought, "I was just avenging your grandson, wasn't I?"

Then, two iron fists greeted him, leaving him squatting in pain, gritting his teeth.

"Didn't you hear me?" Garp shouted.

"It... it was just a friendly sparring match!" Arashi gasped in pain.

"He's foaming at the mouth! You call that friendly sparring?" Garp roared.

"I held back! And he provoked me first!" Arashi's head felt like it was about to explode. 

He couldn't understand why Garp's punches hurt so much, especially when he had used Iron Body.

Not far away, Sengoku and Zephyr locked their eyes on the black-haired boy. In their eyes, shock and excitement were clear. 

Marine prodigy? Unlimited potential? Future invincible Admiral? The next Marine hero? 

All these thoughts flashed through their minds as they watched him.

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