One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! BOOK1!

Chapter 123 - Little Garden 04. (Hakis)

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Third Person POV

Little Garden, First Half of Grandline.

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The sun rose on the horizon of Little Garden, announcing a new day on this island. After yesterday's battle, the training continued, followed by another feast during the night.

Now, inspired by the haki manual he had intensely studied once again, Luffy decided to embark on a journey to enhance these legendary abilities. Aware that this was a journey he could not undertake alone, he summoned a group of selected members from his crew to join him in training.

In the center of an isolated clearing, Luffy waited with determination, gazing at the first rays of sun penetrating the dense vegetation. Zoro, Lami, Reiju, Shirahoshi, and Kuina gathered, each curious to know why their captain had called them to a secluded spot while the rest of the team conducted their usual training.

Luffy, noticing the confusion on their faces, decided to provide the most comprehensive explanation possible about haki, starting with an intriguing statement.

"Did you know that everyone in this world has a hidden power? A power that lies dormant in most, but can be awakened and honed by a fortunate few. That power is Haki, the ability that the greatest forces in the world specialize in. It's not the devil fruit users who dominate the seas, but this power. Gol D. Roger is an example; his era was filled with monsters, and he never had a fruit, just like my grandfather, the most powerful Marine, and even Shanks, the Yonkou who gave me this hat.
"Does this thing really exist, Luffy-sama?"
"So, this is what they call Haki?"
"Everyone has this power...?"
"You mentioned this in the East Blue, and it sounds incredible. If it makes me more powerful, then I want to learn."

Luffy, hearing the exclamations of surprise, continued with serious eyes.

"Let's talk about how this power is classified. There are three main types of Haki. Not everyone has access to them, but I chose you five because each of you possesses the two basic types and even the third, which is Conqueror's Haki, an ability that only a small number of people in this world have."

Kuina, recalling the demonstrations of Yamato and Luffy, expressed her surprise. "Conqueror's Haki, something similar to what Yamato used in the East Blue and you used in Whisky Peak?! Do we have that too?"
Luffy, maintaining his serious expression, confidently replied. "Yes, Kuina. Conqueror's Haki is the Will of the King. They say only those with ambitions to reach the top of the world possess this power, but I disagree with that idea. I believe this Haki is born with us, from the first breath in this world. The will to ascend to the heavens is intrinsically linked to it, whether directly influenced or not. All of you, like me and Yamato, were born with this power. Now, our role is to develop it. This Haki will provide a formidable boost to your strength, far beyond simply stunning a weaker group of people. There's even an advanced stage called KING'S INFUSION, which is beyond the initial phase, but I'll tell you in advance, this is the power that the greatest monsters in this world use against each other."

Lami, displaying a thoughtful expression, questioned. "So, does that mean all of us had this Conqueror's Haki from the beginning?"

Luffy nodded seriously. "Yes, Lami. Each of you carries this Will of the King from the start. Now, we need to develop it together to reach our maximum potential."

Reiju, showing her interest, asked. "And what about the other two types of Haki? How can we access and enhance them?"
Luffy smiled and made a strategic pause, allowing his words to settle before continuing. Now, he would delve into the details of Armament Haki, revealing its true depth.
Satisfied with the readiness of his key members. "Well, Reiju, those are Armament Haki and Observation Haki. As for Armament Haki, the one I mentioned earlier, it involves channeling your inner strength to intensify your attacks. It has the power to hit Logia devil fruit users and make your strikes more powerful. Imagine throwing a normal punch, but with an extra kick, maybe even multiplying your attack. With this Haki, you can punch without moving your fist, destroying an internal part without causing much damage externally. You can even face Mihawk using a bamboo stick if you're powerful enough and cover it with this Haki. It's something that makes all the difference against more formidable enemies, an art that strengthens your attacks, making them more penetrating. With dedication and training, each of you can master this aspect of Haki, elevating your abilities to a new level. The advanced name for this Haki is called emission or internal destruction."