Chapter 77: Creating Conqueror's Haki Practice

Chapter 77: Creating Conqueror's Haki Practice

With the addition of Rayleigh, Hancock and Rayleigh's Conqueror's Haki clashed against each other, propelling Chiba's research on Conqueror's Haki to new heights.

Two months later...

[You have gained a deep understanding of the awakening conditions for Hancock and Pluton Rayleigh's Conqueror's Haki. By analyzing their cultivation methods and integrating your own experiences, you have developed a ten thousand times more effective Conqueror's Haki practice method.]

[Conqueror's Haki: An invisible, non-physical spiritual energy. Basic Conqueror's Haki allows for mental shocks centered on oneself, stunning opponents and causing unconsciousness. Mastery enables targeting specific individuals or groups. Advanced Conqueror's can destroy objects and, at the highest level, perform Conqueror's winding, creating black lightning with unparalleled destructive power.]

[Ten Thousand Times Conqueror's Haki Practice Method: Also known as the practice method of visualizing the Cosmic Star Array. By visualizing the Cosmic Star Array, you absorb their power, condense your spirit, and transform it, producing potent Conqueror's Haki at a speed ten thousand times faster than traditional methods.]

"Conqueror's Haki truly lives up to its name. It took over two months, but the results are worth every effort," Chiba mused, feeling the newly organized knowledge settle in his mind.

Chiba absorbed the system's knowledge, which took about fifteen minutes, and he was eager to practice immediately. He leapt from Amazon Lily, summoning the Blackwater True Dragon, and ascended into the sky through the clouds.

It was late at night, the moon dim, and the stars bright. Chiba adopted an unusual posture as per the method's visualization pattern, closed his eyes, and chanted the mantra of the Cosmic Star Array technique. Soon, he sensed countless light spots descending like rain from the sky, forming a vortex around him.

As his true energy circulated, starlight flowed into his body along a mystical path, transforming him into a spiritual crucible, refining the starlight into pure spiritual power and infusing it into his mind, refining it repeatedly.

His mental power, initially unfocused, began to gather and condense through the "Visualizing the Cosmic Star Array" technique.

Down below, Rayleigh and Hancock emerged from their quarters, looking up at the sky. Though the night was dark and the phenomenon invisible to the naked eye, their Observation Haki was sharp enough to perceive it clearly.

Three kilometers above, silver starlight cascaded from the heavens, forming a massive starlight tornado hundreds of meters wide and a thousand meters tall. At the center, a black dragon hovered, and atop its head, Chiba sat in a strange pose, absorbing the celestial energy.

"What on earth is that?" Rayleigh exclaimed, shocked by the spectacle. "I've never seen anything like this in all my years. Hancock, do you know what Chiba's doing?"

Hancock, equally stunned, replied, "How would I know? We're always together, but this... this is beyond anything I've seen."

"You two are practically inseparable, yet you don't know?" Rayleigh thought, but he speculated aloud, "Could it be that Chiba has truly developed a Conqueror's Haki cultivation method and is now practicing it?"

Rayleigh sensed Chiba's aura rapidly intensifying, reminiscent of the time he awakened his own Conqueror's Haki.

Hancock, too, felt the powerful aura emanating from above, growing stronger with each passing minute.

Animals on the island also sensed the anomaly, raising their heads skyward.

In the void, Chiba's mastery of the Cosmic Star Array technique deepened, drawing even more formations to him. The starlight intensified, forming a tornado of light so bright it became visible to the naked eye.

"Look at those glowing white swirls. They're beautiful," some warriors on the island remarked, captivated by the phenomenon.

The celestial power surged into Chiba, his mental energy refining and compressing at a rapid pace. His spirit became dense and potent, giving him the illusion of being able to crush mountains below.

Yet, Chiba knew this was only an illusion, though it indicated his spiritual power had reached a condensed state, nearing transformation.

However, Chiba suppressed the transformation, determined to build a solid foundation for his Conqueror's Haki.

After a quarter-hour, the urge to break through returned, stronger than before, like a flood pressing against a dam. Chiba resisted, focusing on absorbing more energy.

Finally, after an hour and nine suppressions, Chiba could no longer hold back. His mental power underwent a qualitative transformation, releasing an astonishing force that expanded from him, covering a ten-kilometer radius.

The inhabitants of Amazon Lily fainted, like wheat being harvested, save for a few strong warriors who managed to remain conscious, albeit drenched in sweat.

"This guy actually created a Conqueror's Haki training method?" Rayleigh was astounded. The power he sensed was akin to thousands of meteorites and stars descending, affecting him significantly even at a distance of three thousand meters, where Haki's power should diminish by 90%.

If Chiba had been closer or had focused the Haki's power solely on him, Rayleigh might have been seriously injured.

"What an incredible individual," Rayleigh thought, a bead of cold sweat trickling down his forehead.

Witnessing the mighty Conqueror's Haki, Hina's eyes sparkled. "I knew Chiba could do it. This is the power of Conqueror's Haki unique to him."

Peacock, equally impressed, felt both fear and admiration. Her eyes shone with excitement, gripping her whip and straightening her posture as she gazed at Chiba.

"What a remarkable man, such an extraordinary person," Peacock thought, filled with an overwhelming desire to teach Chiba a lesson.

Hancock covered her lips in awe. "Chiba actually researched a Conqueror's Haki cultivation method? And the Haki is so powerful in such a short time. Who exactly is Chiba?" she pondered, her admiration for Chiba deepening.

After awakening his Conqueror's Haki, Chiba ceased his practice, reining in the power. He guided the black dragon down to land beside Hancock and the others, apologizing as he surveyed the fallen warriors. "I'm sorry, I couldn't control the Conqueror's Haki well just yet."

Rayleigh observed Chiba closely, teasing, "Did you awaken Conqueror's long ago and just pretend otherwise to toy with us?"

Hina and Peacock, familiar with Chiba's talents, laughed. Peacock wrapped an arm around Chiba's, addressing Rayleigh with a smile, "Old man, you don't know Ye Jun's talent yet. You'll get used to these surprises."

"Get used to this?" Rayleigh muttered, incredulous. Could one ever truly get used to such things?

"Ye Jun, you have to teach me the Conqueror's Haki cultivation method," Peacock pleaded.

Chiba, intending to train Hina, Peacock, Koby, and Bellumebo, along with adding Hancock to the list, planned to pass on a simplified version of the ten thousand times Haki cultivation method to them, reducing it to a hundred times for practicality.

"Alright, I'll pass it on once it's sorted," Chiba promised.

Koby and Bellumebo were thrilled, Hina smiled, and Hancock blushed, thinking, "Ye Jun truly sees me as one of his own; otherwise, he wouldn't share such a powerful method with me."

Rayleigh cleared his throat, drawing attention. "Chiba, you've done a great service creating this Haki method. Could you perhaps let me learn it too?"

Recognizing Rayleigh's potential future assistance against the Celestial Dragons, Chiba agreed but decided to provide Rayleigh with a less potent version.

"Sure, but I have a request," Chiba replied with a smile.

Rayleigh, wary of Chiba's grin, asked, "What is it?"

"I haven't decided yet. I'll teach you the method first, and when I've figured it out, I'll let you know," Chiba said, watching Rayleigh intently.

Rayleigh frowned, "If you later ask me to do something like commit suicide, why would I bother learning?"

Chiba chuckled, "I wouldn't teach you a method I worked hard on just to ask for something so trivial. Rest assured, it won't be anything life-threatening."

Rayleigh, sensing Chiba's sincerity, agreed. "Alright, I accept."

In the ensuing days, Chiba refined two versions of the Haki practice method: a hundredfold version for Hancock, Hina, and others, and a fiftyfold version for Rayleigh.

Fiftyfold, though less potent, was still swift, and Rayleigh's Conqueror's Haki would soon advance.

Meanwhile, Hancock, Hina, and others rapidly grew stronger with the hundredfold method.

Half a month later, Hancock's Haki reached a level where it could be focused on a single target.

In the same period, Chiba's Conqueror's Haki advanced significantly, nearing the point of Conqueror's entanglement, capable of producing tangible lightning and demonstrating formidable power like divine avoidance.

Simultaneously, Chiba sensed his god-elephant-suppressing power at a critical juncture, with 840 million giant-elephant particles in his body beginning to condense into spirit particles.

Once successful, these spirit particles would transform his true energy into spiritual energy, greatly enhancing his physical strength.

Using spiritual energy, Chiba's Black Water True Method would yield a more potent and intelligent black dragon, capable of independently executing complex maneuvers, freeing Chiba to employ other powerful techniques.

This development marked a significant leap in Chiba's combat capabilities.

In high spirits, Chiba sought out Rayleigh, who was coaching Luffy.

In two and a half months, Luffy had significantly strengthened his Armament and Observation Haki, his physique greatly enhanced. With the fiftyfold Conqueror's Haki method, his Haki had awakened, boosting his strength further.

"Rayleigh, thank you," Chiba expressed, pleased with Luffy's progress. Rayleigh had proven an excellent teacher.

"Heh, if you're really grateful, tell me your request sooner. The suspense is killing me," Rayleigh joked.

"Alright, I'll fulfill your curiosity," Chiba grinned, catching Rayleigh off guard, as he hadn't expected Chiba to take him seriously.

"I do need your help. Ace's execution is imminent, and I ask you..."

Rayleigh's eyes widened. "You're not suggesting I confront the Marines and become their enemy, are you?"

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𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙢𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙮 𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮. 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚!

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗼:

• 𝙅𝙘𝟭𝟮𝟬𝟮

• 𝘼𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙟𝙖𝙝

• 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 𝗠𝗼𝗲𝗲

𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸:

• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝙂𝙚𝙩 𝟭𝟴𝟱+ 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙖𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙤𝙛 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙚𝙡𝙨𝙚.

• 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁-𝗢𝘂𝘁: 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖 𝙨𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩!

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝘀 𝗺𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗲𝘁, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝘀!

👉 𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙬: 𝙥𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙊𝙛𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧

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𝙒𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙂𝙋𝙏 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙮 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙩, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙚𝙛𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣-𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙮, 𝙘𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙣𝙪𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡. 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙦𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨, 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚!

👉𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝙋𝙖𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙤𝙣.𝙘𝙤𝙢/𝙂𝙤𝙙𝙊𝙛𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧/𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙥