Chapter 78 Lesson 1
Brett departed from Fishman Island and made his way to Sabaody Archipelago.
However, he donned a bit of a disguise,he wore a large cape. Making sure the World Government does not find out about his meeting with Rayleigh.
As for keeping the cape dry while in the water, it's actually quite easy.
Brett can create bubbles, but when he swims, multiple layers of tough bubbles cling to his body, similar to wearing a wetsuit.
Now all he has to do is slightly enlarge the bubble to encase the cloak.
Following Rayleigh's advice, before leaving, Brett took a few bottles of wine from Fish-Man Island that Rayleigh would appreciate.
Since he didn't want to spend too much time traveling, Brett moved rapidly, transforming into a dragon and using electricity to boost his speed, darting through the water like an arrow.
The direct distance between Sabaody and Fish-Man Island isn't very far. In under thirty minutes, Brett reached the edge of Sabaody.
He asked someone for directions and then headed toward Area 13.
This area is one of the more isolated spots, there aren't many buildings, and few people can be seen.
Brett took a while to locate his target.
It was a pub situated on a hill.
Its name is Shakky's Rip-off.
Brett stepped inside the bar while extending his awareness to reach within.
He overheard two voices.
One of them was Rayleigh.
It seems he arrived at just the right time.
He pushed the door open.
"Mr. Rayleigh, I brought you some wine. "
"Oh! " Inside the bar, Rayleigh, who was slumped over the counter like a dried-up bug, suddenly stood up, surprised, saying, "Brett !"
"Oh? " A short-haired woman inside the bar, holding a cigarette with her slim fingers, looked at Brett with some surprise.
Brett pulled out the wine he brought and tossed it toward Rayleigh. "Mr. Rayleigh, you'll probably enjoy this special wine from Fish-Man Island. "
"Oh! I was once treated by Neptune when I visited Fish-Man Island long ago. I haven't forgotten the great wine they had! "
Rayleigh took the bottle with a smile, eagerly opened it, and took a sip.
"Ha, this is revitalizing! " One of the strongest characters in One Piece beamed with happiness like a child receiving a toy.
"Young man, don't pamper him." The woman at the bar was also a former pirate who sailed the seas over thirty years ago. Shakky exhaled a long puff of smoke and said, "Old Ray, this guy wishes wine flowed through his veins. "
"Don't be so mean, Shakky,"Rayleigh chuckled and remarked, "For a sailor, alcohol is everything. "
"That sounds like a pretty low life," Shakky said with a smirk.
Brett couldn't help but grin.
"Mr. Rayleigh the mentoring begins today," Brett mentioned.
"Mentoring? " Shakky raised her brows and asked, "Old Ray, is this young man your student? "
"Just offering him some guidance. " Rayleigh picked up the bottle and said, "Come on, Brett, let's find a quiet spot. "
Brett agreed with a nod.
"I won't be home for dinner tonight. " Rayleigh exited and waved at Shakky without glancing back.
"I wasn't going to cook anything for you anyway. Have you forgotten you spent all your money? " Shakky replied, pursing her lips.
"Hahaha, what a heartless woman. " Rayleigh walked out of the bar laughing and showed no embarrassment at all.
Brett acknowledged Shakky with a nod and followed.
Rayleigh had lived on Sabaody for over a decade, so he knew the island well. He soon led Brett to a clear area.
"Here, It's usually empty. If someone comes, I'll pick up on it." Rayleigh spoke vaguely while sipping.
Brett trusted him, Rayleigh had the ability to sense everything across the island.
"Now, let's get started. " Rayleigh wiped his mouth and asked, "Brett, you've just awakened your Conquer's Haki, right? "
Brett nodded, "It's even more intense now, and I can't control it at all."
Even though he managed to use it yesterday, when he tried to tap into that power again later, it felt like it was gone completely.
"This issue is quite straightforward. " Rayleigh showed no signs of surprise, "You've just awakened; it's normal to be unsure. Use it a few times, and you'll master it. You just need the right moment. "
"Right moment? " Brett raised an eyebrow in curiosity.
"Like this. " Rayleigh's eyes widened a little.
His hair stood on end, his clothes started to flutter, and then, Brett sensed an overwhelming energy approaching him.
It was so powerful that it pressed on him, making his clothes stick to his body and his hair lift.
His heart raced, his mind felt foggy, as if he couldn't think straight.
Then.
A force erupted from Brett's body uncontrollably, pushing back Rayleigh's energy in an instant.
However, it didn't push too far; it was barely holding its ground.
The clash of their energies created bolts of black lightning in the air, causing the ground to shake lightly.
Brett noticed that the energy from his body was radiating outwards.
"Focus on it, Brett. " Rayleigh kept a commanding presence and then exclaimed, "Pay attention to the energy coming from your body. "
Brett stayed silent, feeling the weight of the situation deeply.
The Conquer's haki constantly flowed from his body.
As time passes, Brett begins to understand what the Conquer's Haki truly is and where it resides in the body.
Its presence is now distinctly recognizable.
Then—
Brett sensed his body relax, and the intense energy within him faded.
"Are you already worn out? " Rayleigh also stopped using his Conquer's haki, saying, "Let's take a break for a bit."
Brett nodded and was suddenly hit by a wave of tiredness, sitting down immediately on the ground.
'Am I really that drained after exhausting my Conquer's Haki?'
It's not a physical fatigue, but a mental one.
"Hahahaha, it feels really strange, doesn't it? "
Rayleigh seemed to feel fine, with the redness on his face from drinking still visible. "You have to remember for next time that this isn't the right way to use your Conquer's haki, especially since you've been unleashing it everywhere. "
Brett nodded vigorously.
"Feel its presence," Rayleigh said solemnly, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself at the start; just being able to activate it is a good start. We can work on control later. "
"Understood. "Brett let out a slow sigh of relief.
After resting for about ten to twenty minutes, Brett felt that his Conquer's Haki was nearly recharged.
He got back on his feet, "Let's continue, Mr. Rayleigh. "
The first session was about guidance.
The training went on until midnight the first day, and it was similar on the second day.
Brett sensed he was close to being able to use Conquer's Haki by himself.
Then came the morning of the third day.
Tesoro's call arrived.
"I have looked into the person you wanted me to check. "
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