17: Chapter 17: Passing on the Power of DominationAs time passed, Ace and Sabo gradually mastered the Tempest Kick.Now, the power of their Tempest Kick was enough to cut through ordinary trees.Luffy also taught them his other techniques, and also the basics of Haki: "Haki refers to the latent power possessed by all humans.This power is an innate ability—aura, killing intent, fighting spirit… When you manipulate these invisible senses, willpower can be transformed into a weapon.This powerful force is called Haki."
"Haki can be divided into three types: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki.Everyone can possess the first two, but Conqueror's Haki is the 'Haki' of a chosen one, possessed by only one in millions.It means having the 'qualities of a king' who stands above others."
Luffy paused for a moment, then continued, "Conqueror's Haki cannot be strengthened through training; it can only be enhanced through the user's own growth.Observation Haki and Armament Haki can be strengthened through continuous training, but reaching an advanced level is not an easy task."
Luffy thought for a moment, "Instead of giving me a long lecture, I'll show you a real fight." With that, Luffy pulled out a strip of cloth, blindfolded himself, and said, "Now throw stones at me and see if you can hit me."
"That's easy," the two said, picking up pebbles from the ground and throwing them at Luffy.But no matter how they threw them, Luffy seemed to know where the pebbles were coming from.
"Damn it, why can't I hit it?" Ace said in frustration.
Luffy removed the cloth strip and said, "This is Observation Haki.It can sense where an enemy's attack is coming from.If you train it to an advanced level, you can predict the short-term future.The most powerful Observation Haki can even sense the other person's thoughts and emotions and transmit the user's own consciousness to others, influencing their minds and thoughts and creating a strong resonance.It can even change the other person's values and ideology."
"That's awesome!" the two exclaimed.
"And Armament Haki," Luffy said as he walked towards Ace, flicking his forehead with his finger."Ace, how do you feel?" Luffy asked."I don't feel anything," Ace replied, puzzled."And now?" Luffy flicked him again, and Ace's expression changed drastically.He clutched his forehead and cried out, "Holy crap, that hurts!Why does it hurt so much?"
"This is Armament Haki.Right, that's the kind of technique that old man used to hit us, which is why it hurts so much every time he hits us."
Ace cursed, "You wretched old man!"
"Furthermore, we will encounter many Devil Fruit users at sea in the future.Devil Fruit users are divided into Paramecia, Zoan, and Logia types.The first two types are easier to deal with, but Logia types are the most troublesome because they can turn their bodies into elements.To hit them, you either need to use Seastone, but that stuff is extremely precious.So, the last method is to use Armament Haki, which will allow you to attack their physical form."
"Of course, this can also be used as a defensive technique.Armament Haki is divided into Cover, Hardening, and Ryuo, and I've mastered Cover." Luffy raised his fist, and a faint black layer appeared on it.Looking up at the two dumbfounded figures, Luffy said, "So, want to learn?"
"Yes," they both said in unison.
"Alright, I will now tell you the cultivation method."
"First is Armament Haki.You need to calm your mind and feel the ki within your body, and then slowly guide it to cover the area you want to cover.However, be careful, as this will consume a lot of your physical strength when you first start to master it."
"The second is Observation Haki, which is much more brutal.It involves blindfolding someone and having another person attack you.You need to use your mind to sense the direction of the attack.Remember, your mind must be calm."
"Alright, as the saying goes, the master leads you through the door, but the practice depends on yourself.I have taught you the theory; the rest is up to your own efforts."
After saying that, Luffy leisurely walked into the forest, leaving the two dumbfounded.