Chapter 62: Akainu's Ambition, Carnival Island

Looking at his crew members, who were filled with a thirst for knowledge, Luo Di continued:

"Haki is divided into three types: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki. Except for Conqueror's Haki and the highest level of Observation Haki, ordinary people can obtain this power through training. It can also be continuously strengthened through practice, but after reaching a certain limit, one can only advance further in the extreme state of actual combat."

"Is Conqueror's Haki the light you used to knock those people unconscious earlier, Captain?" Xiao En asked.

"Yes." Luo Di nodded: "Conqueror's Haki is the hardest of the three types of Haki to master. It requires an extremely powerful will and the mindset of a king. You don't need to consider it for now; try to master the basic Armament Haki and Observation Haki."

"However, Haki is different from the Six Powers. I cannot teach you how to use it; you must rely on yourselves to comprehend it. Work hard, I look forward to seeing your growth!"

"Roar! Long live Lord Luo Di!" The crew members cheered excitedly.

Now that his pirate crew had reached the Grand Line and would face even more powerful opponents, it was time to let the crew members improve.

Bo Ni Si, standing to the side, listened to these words and looked at his own hands. He already possessed the ability to cut steel; if he could possess Armament Haki, his blades would be even harder and sharper, and he might even be able to use flying slashes, resulting in a qualitative improvement in his strength.

After some free time, A Nuo and the others finished cooking, and after everyone ate, they boarded the ship, hoisted the sails, and set off toward the next island.

Although Bo Ni Si had been easily defeated by Luo Di, the strength he displayed still convinced the crew members. He naturally became a high-ranking officer and lived in a room on the second floor, while Sara lived in a single room on the first floor with Xiao En and the others.

Just after the rooms were assigned, Gai Ou couldn't wait to run into Bo Ni Si's room and shouted: "You guy has decent strength, let's spar."

"Fine." Bo Ni Si nodded.

After being easily defeated by Luo Di and hearing his explanation of Haki, a burning flame had ignited in his heart. Now that he had a Fish-Man with a powerful physique as a sparring partner, it was naturally exactly what he wanted.

Robin sat on the deck outside the second floor, blowing in the pleasant sea breeze while reading historical documents. Lu Xi Ya walked up to her and said softly: "Robin, I noticed you didn't bring any luggage when you boarded the ship, so you probably don't have any clothes to change into, right?"

Robin nodded: "Yes, it was too rushed and I didn't take any. I was planning to find a place to buy some, but I didn't expect Giant Bone Island to have no shops."

Lu Xi Ya placed a stack of clothes on the table next to Robin and smiled: "These are mine. Our sizes should be about the same. If you don't like the style, I have plenty more to choose from."

"Oh my, thank you so much." Robin nodded gratefully, took the clothes in her hands, and wore a joyful expression on her face.

In addition to giving her various styles of clothing, Lu Xi Ya also gave her several pairs of silk stockings. She felt that Robin's legs were about the same length as hers; if they were bare, they would be easily injured, and wearing silk stockings would make them look even more slender.

……

Grand Line, Marine Headquarters.

"Marshal Zhan Guo, after Smoker went to the Grand Line, we lost contact with him. None of the Den Den Mushi at his branch can get through." Inside the Marshal's office, Brannew reported.

After Tina and Huo Shao Shan returned, they wrote reports informing everyone of everything in Luo Ge Zhen and also explained Smoker's situation, but Tina and the Headquarters had contacted Smoker many times during this period without any response at all.

Because of the frequent incidents recently, Tina and Huo Shao Shan had taken the fleet to carry out missions, so Brannew brought the materials to Zhan Guo's office to report.

Zhan Guo said with a grave expression: "Smoker went to the Grand Line without Kuzan's permission, causing a riot in Luo Ge Zhen; that is already a violation of regulations. I originally intended to hold Kuzan accountable, but he is also out. Now that we can't contact Smoker, and we have no way to search such a vast sea area, it really is a headache."

"Wahahaha, that smoker kid is really headstrong, not listening to orders at all!" Garp laughed while munching on a rice cracker.

"You have the nerve to talk about others; Garp, you are the one who listens to orders the least." Tsuru said.

Brannew continued: "Marshal Zhan Guo, Colonel Smoker went to the Grand Line to pursue the Straw Hat Pirates. If we can grasp the movements of the Straw Hat kid and his crew, perhaps we can find his trail."

"Hmm, notify the scouts in every sea area of the Grand Line; once the Straw Hat Pirates are discovered, report it immediately!" Zhan Guo ordered.

At this moment, a tall figure suddenly arrived at the office, walking in with large strides without knocking or reporting.

Zhan Guo sank his face: "Onigumo, I have told you many times, knock before entering."

"I hate those rules!" Onigumo hummed while chewing on a cigar: "I am here with orders from Admiral Akainu. He just called me; he received news that wreckage of a warship and many Marine corpses were found in the sea area near Dian Dao Shan."

"What!" Zhan Guo said coldly: "Is it Smoker?"

Onigumo shook his head: "Not clear, that's all the news I got."

Zhan Guo said: "Then take a team to go and see. If it is indeed Smoker, report to me immediately."

"Understood." Onigumo left with his head held high, still chewing his cigar.

After he left, Garp mocked: "Onigumo really doesn't put you in his eyes, Zhan Guo. If he dared to speak to me with that attitude, my iron fist would have already greeted him."

Tsuru shook her head: "Onigumo is a confidant of Admiral Akainu. He believes in Akainu's 'Absolute Justice' and has never respected you as Marshal, Zhan Guo."

Garp kneaded his fists: "Yeah, why hasn't Kuzan come back yet? It's been a long time since I sparred with him!"

Zhan Guo said: "The various sea areas of the Grand Line are not peaceful right now. Huang Yuan and Kuzan are both out on missions, and Akainu has been summoned by the Five Elders to Ma Li Qiao Ya. Let Onigumo go and check the situation first before making a decision. If Smoker has really been wiped out, that is a total declaration of war against the Marines!"

"Akainu knew the news even faster than we did. It seems he has already made many preparations in private, and he has been getting close to those old guys in the government recently. It seems he is determined to become the next Marshal." Tsuru said indifferently.

……

A few days later, the Shen Yun Long Ting slowly sailed toward an island.

This island was completely different from Giant Bone Island. From afar, one could see rows of towns, as well as many Ferris wheels standing tall. Many kites appeared in the sky, and ribbons and balloons were hung on the trees, as if a grand ball was about to be held.

Luo Di walked to the bow of the ship and said with a smile: "This island looks pretty good. The nobles inside should have quite a lot of treasure."

"Treasure, treasure." Ka Li Na grabbed Robin's arm: "Sister Robin, do you know what this island is called?"

Robin shook her head: "I don't know, this is my first time on this route too."

"Looking at this setup, are they going to hold a concert?" Ka Li Na said: "There's a red-haired diva who sings really well; could it be her?"

"Doesn't look like it. I think this might be a trap to lure us onto the island and then 'entertain' us well. We might get food poisoning, and those kind-looking civilians would suddenly change their faces and want to kill us all." Robin said.

"Hiss~" Ka Li Na gasped and said helplessly: "Sister Robin, can you think of something positive?"