Chapter 61: Serie's Conqueror's Haki
Boom!
A violent explosion erupted in an instant. Yumesaki's punch, a blow powerful enough to overturn rivers and part the seas, didn't pose the slightest threat to Serie.
The reason was simple: Defensive Magic.
One by one, hexagonal energy shields snapped into place, interlocking to form a semi-circular barrier that resembled a honeycomb structure. This shimmering wall halted Yumesaki's fist with effortless grace.
"A very, very powerful strike."
Serie felt the feedback vibrating through her Defensive Magic and nodded in approval.
The force behind that punch was immense, easily matching the destructive output of magic unleashed by a First-Class Mage. In their world, such an attack would be considered extraordinary. There weren't many Warriors who could throw a blow like that so casually. At the very least, a Great Mage like herself couldn't produce that kind of physical raw power with just a fist.
"Hey, Serie, do you want to master this power?"
Yumesaki's voice broke the silence suddenly.
Serie blinked, momentarily stunned by the offer.
Yumesaki continued, "I'm not just limited to learning skills from other worlds myself; I can also grant the qualification to others. If it's you, I'm certain you could awaken Conqueror's Haki without any trouble."
"Oh ho..." Serie let out a soft chuckle. She had to admit, she was starting to get interested. No, it would be more accurate to say she was deeply intrigued.
However, she also knew that there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world. The reason Yumesaki was being so helpful was clearly because he wanted to get his hands on something she possessed. As for what that was, Serie understood it perfectly well.
"Are you really that fond of magic?"
"I am. Mostly because I truly want to increase my own capabilities." Yumesaki didn't bother hiding his desire; there was simply no point.
"Very well."
After a moment of careful consideration, Serie nodded in agreement. To be honest, she had mastered far too many spells over the ages. Giving Yumesaki one or two random types wasn't a big deal to her.
Seeing Serie agree, Yumesaki didn't hesitate. He immediately granted Serie the qualification to learn the skills of the One Piece world.
Serie felt a subtle, faint power flow into her body. It felt as if something had fundamentally shifted deep within her, yet at the same time, it felt as if nothing had changed at all.
But in the very next second, a colossal pressure—a truly majestic Conqueror's Haki—exploded violently from Serie's body.
She was a Great Mage who had survived since the Mythical Era, a "living antique" who had endured for countless millennia and stood second only to the Goddess herself. Just how terrifying her Conqueror's Haki would be was something beyond imagination.
Compared to hers, Yumesaki felt like his own Haki was nothing more than a child's plaything.
Minato and Kanae let out muffled groans before collapsing to the ground, losing consciousness simultaneously. Hashirama instinctively released his own Conqueror's Haki in a reflex attempt to resist the crushing weight.
However, in an instant, his Haki was completely shattered.
Even Yumesaki could only hold on with great difficulty. His face turned pale, and his head felt heavy as if it were being crushed by an invisible mountain.
Serie noticed the effect she was having and quickly withdrew the pressure. Only then did Yumesaki feel the weight lift, allowing him to breathe again. Still, he couldn't stop clicking his tongue in awe.
In the world of One Piece, many considered Shanks' Haki to be the peak. Later, during the Egghead arc, the brief glimpse of Joy Boy's Haki showed everyone that there was always a higher ceiling. But now, witnessing Serie, Yumesaki realized that even Joy Boy was like a toddler just learning to walk compared to this "antique."
She truly deserved the title of a monster who had survived the Mythical Era. Terrifying—absolutely terrifying.
Right then, Serie suddenly turned her head and glanced at Yumesaki.
"You... aren't you thinking about something quite rude right now?"
Startled, Yumesaki immediately shook his head. "No, no, not at all."
Serie gave him a meaningful look before averting her gaze. She raised her slender right hand. Suddenly, streaks of black-red lightning crackled violently around her limb. An invisible Haki enveloped her hand, ready to unleash a world-shaking power at any moment.
Yumesaki's pupils contracted.
Haki Infusion. That was definitely Haki Infusion.
She really was a freak of nature. A power that most people couldn't master in a lifetime, and she had grasped it the very second she awakened her Haki. It was incredible. Yumesaki thought his own progress was fast, having taken a few days to get the hang of it, but looking at Serie, he truly understood the meaning of "a sky above the sky."
Then again, considering her age and innate talent, he suppose it made sense.
"So this is Conqueror's Haki? How interesting."
Serie stared at her right hand. Her fingers were slender and her skin was smooth, without a single callus. From any angle, they looked like the hands of someone who had never done a day of manual labor. Yet, who would have guessed that such delicate hands could unleash such devastating power?
Yumesaki was dying to know how much destruction a punch from Serie would cause now. Unfortunately, she didn't follow through. After sensing the essence of the Haki, Serie withdrew the power and fixed her gaze back on Yumesaki.
"What magic do you wish to learn? I can grant you three types."
Since Yumesaki had helped her awaken Conqueror's Haki, Serie had no intention of being stingy. She planned to reward him with three spells of his choosing.
Yumesaki thought for a moment before speaking. "I want a spell that can cut through almost anything, a mind-control spell, and a spell to boost my speed."
The spell that could cut almost anything was the one used by a Mage named Übel in the original story. Its effect was simple yet profound: as long as the user believed an object could be cut, then it would be cut—be it gold, diamond, a magical barrier, or even Defensive Magic. As long as it was "cuttable" in the user's mind, it would part. Conversely, if the user deemed it uncuttable, it wouldn't budge. This spell alone proved that the logic of magic in the world of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End was highly idealistic, relying on pure conviction.
As for the mind control, it was the magic used by another Mage named Methode. It functioned through eye contact; once the two parties locked eyes, the user could manipulate the opponent's actions through conversation. While it had its weaknesses—it was ineffective against those with high mental resistance—Yumesaki figured that in the worlds of Naruto and One Piece, people with specific resistance to mental magic were few and far between. It would be a powerful tool.
The final spell, one for speed, hadn't explicitly appeared in the original story. However, magic in Serie's world was as numerous as the hairs on an ox. There were spells for the most bizarre things, so Yumesaki didn't believe for a second that a speed-enhancing spell didn't exist.
Hearing his requests, Serie asked with a hint of curiosity, "You only want those three?"
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