Chapter 102

In Aokiji's view, there should be many people in this world who don't know about Haki, but for people at the level of Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, it would be very strange if they didn't know about it.

Unless Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama, like the god Enel on this Sky Island, were in a particularly isolated place and couldn't access outside information.

And now, looking at Senju Hashirama, it seemed he truly didn't know what Armament Haki was!

Aokiji muttered to himself: Could it be that they really came from Wano, that isolated country?

But if that were true, wouldn't that mean Uchiha Madara really had just learned Armament Haki recently? It was even possible he had learned it from them, the navy!

But to be able to use Armament Haki this well in such a short time, isn't that just too heaven-defying?!

Just as Aokiji's thoughts were in turmoil, Senju Hashirama frowned and said, "Don't just stand there, you haven't told me what the so-called Armament Haki is yet!"

Gan Fall's attention was also drawn to this side.

After all, seeing Enel—who had always seemed like an omnipotent, peerless god to him—now appear weak and fragile before Uchiha Madara was a massive shock!

And the key to this seemed to be the "Armament Haki" that Senju Hashirama was asking about!

Gan Fall thought that if he could also learn this Armament Haki, perhaps he wouldn't have been so helpless against Enel, and could better protect the people of the Sky Kingdom!

Facing the inquisitive gazes of Senju Hashirama and Gan Fall, Aokiji's mouth twitched slightly.

He said to Senju Hashirama, "It seems we are still enemies, yet you want me to tell you knowledge related to combat; don't you think you're being a bit too optimistic?"

Senju Hashirama laughed nonchalantly, patted Aokiji on the shoulder, and said, "Little brother Aokiji, you're a navy admiral, how can you be so stingy! Although we are indeed opponents right now, that's just a difference in stance; it doesn't hinder our personal friendship, does it? Besides, you were captured by us as a prisoner, and we've always treated you well, haven't we? We even took off your handcuffs! And this is how you treat us?"

It must be said that Senju Hashirama's "Talk no Jutsu" was quite powerful; these words actually made Aokiji feel a sense of shame, and his resolve began to waver.

Am I really being too stingy?

Did I really do something wrong?

Senju Hashirama added, "Besides, even if you don't say it now, I can still get this information later through Madara or Lin Xuan! Also, I know you've always wanted to scout information about us; if you tell me properly now, maybe I'll reveal some useful information to you too. Wouldn't that be beneficial for both sides?"

Hearing this, Aokiji was finally moved.

After all, just as Senju Hashirama said, information about Haki wasn't really a secret. Even if Lin Xuan didn't know, as long as they were determined to find out, they could. Rather than that, he might as well use it to trade for some information now.

In any case, even if he didn't get any valuable information, he wouldn't be at a loss.

Thus, Aokiji began to explain to Senju Hashirama and Gan Fall: "Haki is a latent power possessed by all humans. This power is an innate ability—presence, killing intent, fighting spirit... When you manipulate these invisible sensations, willpower can become a weapon. This powerful force is called Haki!"

"Haki is divided into three types: 'Observation,' 'Armament,' and 'Conqueror's'! Among them, Observation Haki allows one to strongly sense the presence of others. Once this power is enhanced, one can extract the location and number of enemies outside their field of vision, as well as the actions the opponent is about to take in the next instant..."

When he reached this point, Gan Fall exclaimed, "This... isn't this Enel's Mantra?"

"Mantra?" Aokiji and Senju Hashirama looked at him with some confusion.

Gan Fall briefly described Enel's Mantra ability, and soon received confirmation from Aokiji: "That is indeed Observation Haki!"

Gan Fall took a deep breath, shocked internally: "So, this ability, which everyone previously thought only gods and priests possessed, can actually be obtained through training!"

Aokiji continued his introduction: "The Armament Haki that Uchiha Madara is using now can enhance an individual's defensive power, acting like invisible armor; it can also evolve into offensive power, allowing one to contend with Devil Fruit users and even touch the physical bodies of 'Logia' fruit users!"

"So that's it! It's truly very interesting!"

Senju Hashirama nodded in understanding, a smile on his face, and then asked, "Then what about Conqueror's Haki?"

Aokiji said calmly, "Conqueror's Haki is a spirit that can intimidate or knock out enemies. But if not controlled well, it will affect those around you as well; conversely, if the Haki reaches a higher level, it can achieve a powerful pressure effect."

"Hey, that sounds good. Doesn't that mean you can just make your opponent submit by unleashing it?"

Senju Hashirama's eyes lit up, looking full of interest, and he said, "Can you use this Conqueror's Haki? Can you teach me?"

Aokiji said, "I can, but this type of Haki is an innate spirit and cannot be obtained through training, so people who possess this Haki are also said to have the 'qualities of a king' who stands above others..."

"Cannot be obtained through training?"

Senju Hashirama frowned, then said, "Why don't you demonstrate it for me, let me feel how powerful it is?"

Aokiji: "..."

Didn't you just ask me to explain it to you? Why do you want me to demonstrate it now?

Moreover, how could he not see that Senju Hashirama clearly didn't believe what he said about it not being obtainable through training, which is why he asked for a demonstration.

However, Aokiji didn't mind; demonstrate if he must. Besides, he could also test whether Conqueror's Haki had any effect on Senju Hashirama!

PS: In the original One Piece plot, it has never been explicitly stated whether the three admirals possess Conqueror's Haki. In this book, it is set that they do.

After all, some mediocre guys currently have Conqueror's Haki, so it's not strange for admirals, as world-renowned top experts, to have it.