One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! BOOK1!

Chapter 128 - Drum Kingdom 04.

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Third Person POV

Drum Island, First Half of Grandline.

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In the midst of a mountain, with snow falling all around him, Luffy embarked on his training to understand and develop Haki. Clad in clothes ill-suited for the weather to face the intense cold, he did not let the hostile nature of the environment interfere with his determination.

Sitting in a meditative position, Luffy closed his eyes and began to focus his mind. He sought to tune into the energy currents within himself, exploring the fundamental principles of Haki. As snow accumulated on his shoulders, he remained steadfast in his quest for this power.

With each controlled breath, Luffy attempted to detect the subtle presence of Haki. His hands rested on his knees, and his mind worked tirelessly to unravel the secrets of this ability. It was not an easy process; it was a journey of self-discovery and patience, even multiplied by eight times.

Snow fell silently around him, providing a visual trail of his training time. Small signs of progress began to manifest. Perhaps they were fleeting glimpses of intuition, a passing sensation of connection to something greater. His Haki was far from fully developed, but he was beginning to grasp the essence.

From time to time, Luffy opened his eyes, observing the frozen landscape around him. He could feel the presence of tiny ice particles as they fell, a metaphor for the subtlety of the Haki he sought to master.

"Luffy!" A voice cut through the silence of the snowstorm, and two shadows leaped in his direction. Reiju gracefully landed next to Lami.

"Oh? You're here! I was wondering if you decided to settle in the city..." Luffy smiled at his companions.

"Of course not. Wouldn't miss the chance to prove that I'm better than this woman here." Lami declared confidently.

"Who said you won? It was me, obviously." Reiju commented, casting a challenging glance.

"Didn't you see that I was ahead of you? I knew you had some mental problems, but I didn't know you also had vision difficulties. Maybe I can help you; after all, I am a doctor." Lami crossed her arms, displaying an expression of superiority.

"Hm?! Do you want to die, gothic woman?" Reiju taunted, throwing a challenging look at Lami.

"Bring it on, cheeky cook!" Lami responded promptly, showing a determined expression.

"Stop, both of you!" Luffy emerged between them, delivering a precise punch to each of their heads, causing the fight to cease instantly.

"Captain!" they protested, complaining about the pain caused by the punches.

Luffy ignored the complaints. "Anyway, the others are coming." He observed the sky, where small shadows were beginning to appear.

Nojiko, Usopp, Kuina, and Shirahoshi skillfully appeared using Geppo.

"Luffy! You didn't kill that old lady, did you?" Kuina was the first to speak.

"Of course not. She's fine, and there's a very competent doctor taking care of her, who will soon be our nakama!" Luffy smiled, sharing the news.

"Nakama? Are you recruiting someone from this country, Luffy?" Usopp asked, demonstrating curiosity.

"Of course, and did only you guys come? Where's the rest of the crew?" Luffy examined the group.

"Everyone stayed in the city, except for Bepo, who seemed to be discussing some bureaucratic and economic issues that you delegated to him. Some can't use Geppo and chose to stay in the city..." explained Usopp.