Chapter 38: Special Observation Haki — Seeing the Future
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up Top-tier Conqueror's Haki. Current progress: 5%!]
The moment Rocks released his Conqueror's Haki, the long-awaited system notification appeared!
His Top-tier Conqueror's Haki had suddenly increased significantly!
"It seems Rocks's Conqueror's Haki is at the God-tier level!" Rono secretly guessed, feeling a jolt of surprise.
After fighting with Whitebeard for three months, his Top-tier Conqueror's Haki had only progressed by 1.5%. Yet, with just a slight release from Rocks, it had increased by 3%!
As expected of the overlord of the seas, Rocks!
It was a pity he hadn't seen Rocks for the past three months, otherwise, Rono would have definitely challenged him.
"Nineteen Celestial Dragons! How can so many Celestial Dragons appear in one place at the same time!" At this moment, Silver Axe couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.
Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Charlotte Linlin, John, Wang Zhi, and even Rono were also taken aback.
It was extremely rare for nineteen Celestial Dragons to appear at the same time. The Rocks Pirates had never encountered such a situation before!
"Hehe, as everyone knows, the Celestial Dragons are the descendants of the 20 kings who formed the World Government 800 years ago."
"After the World Government was established, the descendants of the 20 kings moved to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise to live, and the Celestial Dragons have been called gods ever since."
"Excluding the Nefertari family of Alabasta, who refused to move, there are now only 19 Celestial Dragon families in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise."
Rocks explained to the group, his eyes filled with flames.
"So, it's very likely that the 19 Celestial Dragons are from 19 different families?" Rono also stroked his chin and guessed.
After all, the number 19 was a very big coincidence; it could only be explained this way.
"I'm just guessing, but according to the intelligence I've received, these 19 Celestial Dragons have gathered in the Golden City for no other reason than to discuss something in secret," Rocks continued.
"Secret talks? About what?" Everyone was very curious.
What matter required a meeting of 19 families?
Rono frowned at this moment. He seemed to have a clue, but then shook his head.
There was no need for him to worry about these things right now.
One word: Kill!
Killing all these beasts was his primary goal.
"I'm not sure about the specifics, but... won't we find out if we just go and kill them?"
An extremely evil smile appeared on Rocks's face as his aura continued to rise.
"Good! When do we go!"
Rono was also invigorated and stood up directly from his chair, wishing they could set off right now.
No matter what these Celestial Dragons were gathering for, if they dared to appear in such large numbers, he would definitely kill them!
As for what they were secretly discussing, Rono couldn't care less.
Everyone knew about Rono's past, so his reaction was not surprising.
"Rono, don't be so impulsive. It's better to be careful."
"Nineteen Celestial Dragons leaving the Holy Land at the same time... so many have never appeared before. The Marines and the World Government must be taking this very seriously. They won't let us just go and kill them so easily."
Golden Lion had always been cautious, so he gave a reminder.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Nineteen Celestial Dragons was a big deal. The Marines would probably deploy all available forces to protect them.
"Shiki is right. According to our intelligence network, the Marines will dispatch at least four Admiral-level powerhouses: 'Steel Bone' Kong, Garp, Sengoku, and Zephyr!"
"In addition, there's that cunning woman, Tsuru."
Rocks's tone clearly became heavier when he mentioned Tsuru.
In terms of strength, the Rocks Pirates and the Marine Headquarters were actually quite similar. It was just that Tsuru was too cunning; every strategy she came up with was perfectly tailored to the situation.
Therefore, the Marines could still barely suppress the Rocks Pirates.
"Four Admiral-level powerhouses?"
Hearing this lineup, Golden Lion, Wang Zhi, Silver Axe, and the others were all stunned.
The Marines were indeed going all out. After all, the Marine Headquarters still needed forces to stay behind; they couldn't deploy everyone.
This was almost all the combat power the Marines could muster.
"In addition, the Marines have some powerful rookies this time. As far as I know, there are three Logia-type rookies."
"They have the Glint-Glint Fruit, the Magma-Magma Fruit, and the Ice-Ice Fruit, all top-tier Logia fruits."
"Don't let your guard down just because you have Haki, understand?" Rocks said, his gaze sweeping around.
Hearing this, Rono's eyelids suddenly twitched.
Oh? Based on the fruit abilities, they sound like the pheasant, dog, and monkey—the future three Marine Admirals.
According to the timeline, they shouldn't have joined the Marines yet.
It seems his appearance has caused a subtle shift in the original timeline!
"We've also newly added Rono. It's time for the Marines to suffer a bit!"
Charlotte Linlin said hatefully, expressing her great dissatisfaction with the Marines using tricks to disrupt her operations in the past.
"That's right. This is also why I've gathered you all this time."
"It's time for the Marines to pay back all their previous debts."
Rocks seemed determined to succeed in this endeavor.
"Alright, that's all for the meeting. Go and gather your crew members and prepare. We set out tomorrow morning."
With a wave of his hand, Rocks dismissed the seven Division Commanders, who left the meeting room to gather their crews.
"Rono, be careful this time."
After leaving the office, Whitebeard suddenly patted Rono's shoulder and said.
"I know, don't worry."
Rono nodded, knowing what Whitebeard was talking about.
His strength had undoubtedly reached the Admiral level, but the only thing he lacked was combat experience, which was currently only at the Advanced level.
He had indeed sparred with Whitebeard for three months, but his real-life-and-death combat experience hadn't improved much.
After all, sparring was just sparring; he couldn't fight to the death with Whitebeard.
But this time, with the Marines so well-prepared, it was bound to be a fierce battle!
In a confrontation between powerhouses, when the strength gap is not large, experience determines the outcome.
After bidding farewell to Whitebeard, Rono went straight back to his bedroom.
He first activated his Observation Haki to check if anyone was around.
After confirming that he was alone, Rono opened his system space and took out a few Devil Fruits he had obtained from hijacking the Heavenly Tribute.
He had been saving these fruits for a critical moment.
Now was undoubtedly that critical moment.
Since he was lacking in combat experience, he would use his Observation Haki to make up for it!
By raising his Observation Haki as much as possible, he could maximize his ability to compensate for his weakness in combat experience.
[Ding~ Devil Fruits detected nearby. Does the host wish to absorb them?]
The system's notification came, and Rono quickly confirmed the absorption, transferring all the absorbed energy to his Observation Haki.
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully absorbing Devil Fruit energy. Observation Haki is growing rapidly. Current progress: 87.5%!]
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully absorbing Devil Fruit energy. Observation Haki is growing rapidly. Current progress: 91.5%!]
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host...]
After absorbing all five Devil Fruits in one go, his Observation Haki had just reached the Top-tier level!
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host, Observation Haki level has increased. Current level: Top-tier!]
[Ding~ Detected that the host's Observation Haki has been upgraded to Top-tier. Successfully comprehended special Observation Haki: Future Sight!]
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