163: Chapter 162 Rayleigh Departs, Enel Regains His FreedomBoom!Boom!Boom!
On the island where Luffy is, Rayleigh is having a match with Luffy.
This was six months after Luffy began his training, and even Rayleigh was amazed by the speed of Luffy's progress.In these six months, Luffy not only successfully mastered the flow and release of Armament Haki and Observation Haki, which allows him to foresee the short future, but he has also now begun to grasp the basics of Conqueror's Haki.
When Luffy was knocked away by Rayleigh again, Rayleigh smiled and sheathed his sword.He looked at Luffy lying on the ground not far away and said with a smile, "Luffy, your progress is beyond my imagination.Originally, my plan was to let you master advanced Armament Haki and advanced Observation Haki in a year and a half, and let you comprehend Conqueror's Haki Entanglement in the remaining six months.But now it seems that's not necessary.The rest is up to you to comprehend on your own."
Luffy sprang to his feet with a somersault, looked at Rayleigh, and said excitedly, "Uncle Rayleigh, do you mean I've graduated?"
Seeing Rayleigh nod, Luffy's face lit up with a bright smile.He was as happy as a child who had received a beloved toy.This journey had truly been difficult!He remembered when he first started training, he was always easily pinned to the ground by Rayleigh, utterly powerless.But now, he could finally exchange a few blows with Rayleigh, and this growth filled him with immense excitement and satisfaction.
As for what to do next?Luffy already had a plan in mind.He decided to continue training for another six months, and only after he could freely use Conqueror's Haki would he make further plans.After all, only by continuously improving his strength could he cope with the challenges that might arise in the future.
In the dead of night, the master and apprentice sat around the campfire, chatting leisurely.Luffy enthusiastically recounted his adventures to Rayleigh, his thrilling and legendary experiences captivating Rayleigh.Rayleigh felt as if he had returned to his youthful, passionate days, when he and Roger were just as fearless and unstoppable.But time flies, and Rayleigh couldn't help but sigh, "Time waits for no one!"
"Luffy, although you are very strong now, you still need to be careful.Whether it was your rampage in Marineford or your destruction of Enies Lobby, you have undoubtedly slapped the World Government in the face.Especially your girlfriend, the power she used during the Marineford War has likely attracted the attention of various forces around the world.So even if I leave you, you cannot slack off in your training, otherwise you will not be able to protect your crew in the New World." Rayleigh instructed him as he left the next day.
Luffy nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, Uncle Rayleigh, I know what to do!" He gazed firmly into the distance, his heart filled with determination and courage for the future.
Rayleigh smiled with satisfaction and patted Luffy on the shoulder: "Good lad, I believe you can definitely achieve your dream!" After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Luffy standing alone, watching him walk away into the distance.
After Rayleigh's figure completely disappeared, Luffy slowly turned around, preparing to return to the camp.However, at that moment, a familiar fragrance wafted over, causing him to smile with delight.
"Hahaha." Accompanied by a crisp laugh, a beautiful figure fluttered towards Luffy like a butterfly, tightly hugging his broad back.
Luffy felt that soft body and warm embrace, and a happy smile spread across his face.He turned his head and saw Hancock's charming smiling face, her eyes full of love and tenderness.
"Really, that old man Rayleigh is finally gone!Finally, no more third wheels bothering Lord Luffy and me!" Hancock, clinging to Luffy's broad back and tightly wrapped around his neck like a sloth, whispered sweetly in his ear.The two sisters, watching Hancock's adorable antics from afar, couldn't bear to look.If the other people of Amazon Lily saw their beloved Empress in this state, they would probably be horrified.
Luffy smiled helplessly, already used to Hancock's affectionate behavior.Months ago, Hancock had already confirmed their relationship and become his girlfriend.Despite Hancock's usual shy demeanor, they had actually done everything couples do except for the final step.
Luffy gently patted Hancock's round, pert bottom, signaling her to get down quickly, and then the two of them clung together all the way back to the camp.Along the way, Hancock kept acting cute and affectionate towards Luffy, and Luffy responded with doting affection, creating a sweet atmosphere between them.
"Luffy, Rayleigh's gone.What are you planning to do next?" Hancock asked breathlessly after a passionate kiss.Luffy told her his plans.Although Hancock wanted to train with Luffy for half a year, she couldn't leave for too long as the ruler of a country.She suddenly regretted being queen."Alright, alright, it's not far from Amazon Lily anyway.You can come see me every night," Luffy comforted her with a smile.After this reassurance, Hancock's mood brightened.After cuddling with Luffy for a while, she reluctantly left, leaving behind a large pile of food.After Hancock left, Luffy went to find Enel, who had been locked in the training space for a long time, before starting his training.Seeing Luffy reappear, Enel immediately unleashed a bolt of lightning at him in anger.Good heavens!He'd promised to release him after the Marineford War, but the first thing this guy did upon waking was to lock him up again.Even the candle man who had been locked up here all those years ago.The sand-playing kids left, but Luffy returned to his familiar little dark room.After dodging the lightning strike, Luffy gave an awkward smile.After releasing Enel from the training space, he released the control of the obedience talisman.Sensing the disappearance of the thing controlling him, Enel snorted coldly and vanished into the horizon as a bolt of lightning without a word.Now that he was free, he was going to pursue his dream."Let's go, let's go, we'll meet again anyway," Luffy grinned mischievously, releasing Momousagi and Chaton again.When the two were severely injured by Akainu, Luffy had timely recalled them to the training space, preventing their deaths at Akainu's hands.However, these two were now wanted criminals."Master, what do you need us to do next?" the two knelt on one knee, looking at Luffy with fervent eyes.After pondering for a moment, Luffy decided to have them train with him first, and then make further plans.