"Alright, everyone go do your own thing. We'll rest for a while."
After letting the crew discuss the bounty posters for a while, Hiroto gestured for everyone to go about their business.
The Moria incident and the Loguetown incident was over, but that didn't mean they could relax. There was still much to do.
The Marines should be searching for him everywhere now.
So he had asked Issho to move the Going Merry to an uninhabited island for temporary peace.
It's worth mentioning that Koushirou didn't go with them, parting ways with Hiroto and the others in that destroyed small kingdom.
Issho, however, had stayed, as he was still repaying Hiroto's favor.
After dismissing everyone, Hiroto returned to the Captain's cabin, having gained a lot in the past two days.
For example, the fragment of Charlotte Linlin's Vivre Card he had been interested in before.
Van Augur had led Zoro to the survivors, and by saving their lives, received the gratitude and repayment of Lola and the others.
In addition, the ice storage containing Oars' corpse was also found.
However, Hiroto tried, and although the corpse still retained some vitality, [Gluttony] did not yield the results he had hoped for.
Hiroto could accept this, focusing more on his own gains.
After the trip to Loguetown, as expected, a new entry appeared for him.
[Entry: Mr. Worldwide]
[Quality: Orange]
[Type: Special]
[Effect: Greatly increases the holder's aura, intimidation, and charisma, and exerts oppressive force on enemies who harbor fear, causing immense mental pressure on enemies.
Causes various negative effects, with the outcome determined by the strength of willpower and the difference in power.]
[Cost: None]
[Remark: You have become a rising star on a global scale!]
Hiroto was already somewhat accustomed to the benefits of [Mr. Worldwide] and found it quite good.
After all, the core point of such entries is to increase charisma, which involves Conqueror's Haki.
The power and intensity of Conqueror's Haki cannot be trained, it is linked to the user's personal charisma.
It was a point to look forward to in the future.
Hiroto's focus was still on the panel gains.
He opened the panel, was met with a brilliant purple light.
Killing a Vice Admiral only yields purple level Distortion energy?
Hiroto was a bit surprised, but on second thought, it was normal. After all, Dalmatian's role in the story was very minor. He only showed some strength during the Marineford War, severely wounding Luffy with Shigan.
This Distortion energy probably also included the influence of his reputation on the One Piece World.
After thinking about it, he simply clicked [Extraction].
In the battle of Loguetown, he exposed many problems, and solving them all required the aid of entries.
A brilliant purple light burst forth before his eyes.
[Entry – Man of Steel (Purple) acquired!]
[Entry: Man of Steel]
[Quality: Purple]
[Type: Active]
[Effect: Activate this entry by assuming the Rokushiki: Tekkai posture, gaining one second of invincibility and damage immunity against any type of attack. Maximum damage absorption limit is B-rank.]
[Cost: Stamina]
[Note: Invincible? Why can I see him then?]
Judging from the description, the effect was not bad. Thinking about it carefully, it should be something like a 'shield bar', with B-rank as the shield's upper limit.
This meant he could simultaneously use Armament Haki for defense, combined with [Man of Steel]. This would give him at least B-rank damage resistance in terms of defense.
It was still useful for Hiroto. His attack power was sufficient, but his defense was still lacking.
However, the most crucial thing was still the lack of speed. [Shunpo] couldn't keep up with the times anymore.
"Even Dalmatian could suppress me in yerms of speed. Other Vice Admirals will only be faster and more ferocious."
Hiroto pondered, unable to find a solution for a while, and finally gave up for the time being.
Knock. Knock.
A knock sounded, and Carina's voice sounded from outside the door.
"Hiroto, can we talk?"
"Come in."
Carina pushed the door open and got straight to the point, "Hiroto, what exactly was that 'conceptual development' you mentioned last time?"
Does she feel the pressure?
Hiroto thought for a moment and began to discuss this aspect with Carina.
In his opinion, Carina's Smooth-Smooth Fruit could actually be developed towards the concept of 'slipping away'.
Or rather, for a Paramecia user to unleash powerful abilities, sufficient imagination is essential.
For example, Doflamingo's String-String Fruit is a classic example.
Carina could develop towards the concept of 'slipping away,' from slipping away from attacks, to slipping away from the enemy's force.
Then, by changing the direction of enemy attacks, and further slipping away from her own injuries, and even the injuries of others.
"Is that how it is?"
Carina thoughtfully recorded Hiroto's suggestions, her eyes filled with contemplation and admiration. Her gaze towards Hiroto grew even more reverent.
The Captain she had chosen was indeed unfathomable.
After their conversation, Hiroto didn't idle. He got up and went to see Van Augur for a chat.
When he returned, he had already used [Genius Trader], investing in Van Augur. At this moment, Van Augur was his Observation Haki experience pack.
However, this still needed time to materialize.
As for Zoro...
"Is this Haki?"
In the training room, Zoro collapsed on the ground, raising his hand to look at the dark, iron-colored sheen appearing on his arm.
Armament Haki—learned!
During the extra time provided by [Effort King], he fought alone with Perona, accumulating experience and finally breaking through naturally.
All of this was worth it.
Of course, at this level, there was no way he could catch up to Hiroto.
Hiroto's monstrous level far exceeded imagination.
Recalling what he felt during his sparring with Hiroto, and comparing it to his newly awakened Haki level, Zoro deeply felt that he still needed to work harder.
Thinking this, he gritted his teeth, got up, and continued training.
(End of Chapter)
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