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In the sixth level of the Impel Down Great Prison, Eternal Hell. Speaking of this level, many people would look completely confused.
The world knows about Impel Down because it imprisons countless extremely vicious criminals and pirates. But what kind of power truly exists inside it is something no one can clearly explain.
After entering this place, Rojen had already more or less realized that although this great prison was well-known across the world, if someone tried to describe its internal structure in detail, they would only end up bewildered.
Especially the sixth level, ordinary people didn't even know such a level existed.
At this moment, inside the sixth level, many infamous pirates, some whose names he recognized and some he didn't, began speaking one after another, instantly causing the long-silent sixth level to boil with noise.
"In this damn place, leaving is impossible. If you really want to fight, there's obviously no chance of that happening. This brat may be slippery, but his idea isn't a bad one."
An aged voice rang out, agreeing with Rojen's proposal.
"Anyway, even if he takes these experiences and secrets, they'll be completely useless."
As he spoke, his voice carried a trace of mockery, the spearhead aimed directly at Rojen.
"What? Brat, are you planning to train yourself into a peerless powerhouse in here, snap the seastone, and escape?"
That sentence immediately triggered roaring laughter from the others. Naturally, everyone thought it was impossible.
"Of course not. I'm a Devil Fruit user too."
Rojen shook his head and smiled helplessly. Everyone burst into laughter again. Some prisoners remained silent, only watching quietly.
The sixth-level prison wasn't exactly huge, but it definitely wasn't small either. Every criminal imprisoned here was vicious beyond measure and possessed terrifying strength. Some found the argument entertaining and joined in, while others found it boring and didn't bother participating.
Soon, those who were interested in the debate joined one after another.
They were all powerhouses, some skilled in Devil Fruit training, some in body refinement, some in pure martial arts, some in swordsmanship cultivation. With just an occasional sentence, Rojen would nod in quiet agreement, gaining many insights.
It could be said that this argument, born from boredom among these monsters, was, without exaggeration, a prison Dao-discussion.
"I'll go first. The strongest thing I've trained is Haoshoku. I've already reached the realm where my imposing aura can be released outward and cause immense damage to physical matter!"
The first to speak was an elderly man with a deep, heavy voice.
"What use is that? In battle, can you really intimidate people like us? In the second half of the Grand Line, those with Haoshoku are as common as crucian carp crossing a river. Besides, we all know what kind of Haoshoku you have. Stop bragging!"
"You don't know shit! When Haoshoku is trained to the absolute peak, the mind can affect matter. You can even control a certain area, purely through willpower. One glare, and the enemy will be terrified out of their wits!"
"Even powerful Lords of the Coast and Sea King-type beasts can't withstand that kind of willpower impact!"
"It truly reaches the level where you don't even need to lift a finger, one look is enough to decide victory or defeat!"
The old man roared angrily.
"Tch. My Busoshoku has already been trained to the point where it can cover my entire body. With one grab of my hand, even a Logia can be ripped out of its elemental form and forced into a solid body."
"And the offensive and defensive boosts from my Busoshoku have already reached a terrifying realm. You Devil Fruit-training fools are completely useless under my Armament Haki!"
Another booming shout erupted.
"Do you know what the highest realm of Kenbunshoku is?"
"Predicting the future!!"
Suddenly, that one sentence rang out, and all arguments instantly vanished.
But very quickly, mocking laughter followed.
"Pū chī. What the hell are you bragging about? I know very well you haven't reached that realm."
"Before I was imprisoned, I indeed hadn't reached it. But after entering prison… I already have."
The speaker replied calmly.
Inside the prison, all sounds vanished again. Everyone was shocked by this news.
They knew very well, Three Types of Haki. No matter which one was trained to the peak, it would become overwhelmingly powerful.
"Cough cough, seniors… I know about Haoshoku, but how exactly do you train Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku?"
Rojen's sudden interruption made the entire prison burst into laughter.
"Brat, you're a Devil Fruit user, aren't you?"
Golden Lion Shiki was the first to shout loudly.
"That's right. I am."
Rojen froze for a moment before replying.
"Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku are different from Haoshoku. Both of them can be awakened through acquired effort."
"But that doesn't mean everyone is suited to train them."
"Every powerhouse chooses the path most suitable for themselves."
After Shiki finished speaking, others immediately joined in.
"This brat already has a Devil Fruit ability, and yet he still wants to train Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku too. He wants to go even further."
"Kid, listen to me, focus on developing your fruit properly. When you develop it to the Awakening stage, you'll understand what true power really means!"
"In fact… beyond Awakening, there's still another level. But even I don't know what it is!"
"Knowing too much means mastering nothing. If you want to become strong, you'd better pick one point first. Don't mess around until you end up mediocre at everything."
A group of powerhouses spoke one after another, some giving genuine senior guidance, others mocking and ridiculing him.
But their words also served as a wake-up call for Rojen.
That's right, he possessed the Possession System, and the powers within it were chaotic beyond belief, a complete mess. But if he himself didn't choose a clear path, then in the end, all his training would become neither here nor there.
Right after that, Rojen smiled again and spoke.
"Anyway, we can't get out of here. Seniors, just tell me about Busoshoku and Kenbunshoku training. What if I'm actually more suited to that path?"
That one sentence made the powerhouses sigh.
When they were outside, each of them had been a tyrant ruling their own territory, a terrifying monster feared by tens of thousands. Now trapped here, they could only use these pointless debates to relieve their boredom.
"Fine. If you want to try, then listen carefully."
"Busoshoku is the reaction of the internal power deep within your body toward external matter. When your own strength reaches a certain level, sensing it becomes very easy."
"After awakening Busoshoku, an invisible armor forms around your body. It can be used for defense or to amplify strength."
"Kenbunshoku, on the other hand, is the exact opposite of Busoshoku. It is the reaction of external power toward you. As long as you constantly sense everything around you, without relying on your eyes, and instead depend on your mind and perception, you can gradually awaken it."
"To successfully train either of these, you need one foundation; your physical attributes in every aspect must be strong enough!"
Rojen listened carefully.
He had some understanding of these two powers in the Pirate King world, but it was shallow, which was why he had never managed to awaken them.
Now, after hearing these fellow prisoners explain it, and occasionally mixing in bragging about themselves, his understanding deepened further and further.
And what made him even happier was that the more they talked, the more excited they became, until they actually started telling stories, stories about what they had experienced during their own cultivation and training.
"ROAR!!"
Suddenly, within the once-quiet sixth level, a beastly roar echoed out.
The prisoners who had been passionately talking fell silent instantly.
"The prison beast is here!"
(End Of This Chapter)