Chapter 127: Luffy Challenges Rukia (Part 2)
There's no need to say much about Sanji; his leg techniques, combined with the defensive and offensive boost from learning and using Armament Haki, would greatly benefit him, not to mention his future awakening of the Lineage Factor and Diable Jambe.
The three top cadres and gunmen of the Red Hair Pirates—Yasopp, Benn Beckman, and Lucky Roux—can all imbue their bullets with Armament Haki and fire them from their guns. As Yasopp's son, Usopp might be able to do the same; his sniping talent and Observation Haki talent are not bad, so his Armament Haki wouldn't be far behind.
Nami also needs no further explanation. Nojiko can wield a staff, and so can she. For long distances, she can control the weather to unleash lightning, and for close combat, her staff techniques combined with Armament Haki would be perfectly suited.
But it wasn't just them; even Robin and Chopper, two Straw Hat Pirates members who don't seem to have Haki in the later stages (excluding Franky, who wasn't present), immediately expressed their determination to try and learn Armament Haki.
Zoro, of course, has been actively practicing since leaving Skypiea.
Moreover, among the Straw Hat Pirates, only he and Luffy possess all Three Types of Haki.
"Armament Haki, it seems this is what I lack." At this moment, Luffy, enduring some fatigue and body aches on the ground, looked at his hand and immediately understood what he was missing compared to Luna, or rather, one of the things he was missing.
However, Luffy immediately looked up at Luna and said,
"What about the other two types of Haki?" Luffy had heard clearly before; Luna mentioned that Haki is divided into three types when she was explaining Armament Haki.
At the same time, a feeling in his mind was frantically telling him that the other two types of Haki were also what he lacked.
The Straw Hat Pirates all looked over, and the Pink Hat Pirates were ready to explain.
"Hehe." Luna smiled slightly, then told Luffy to attack as much as he wanted; this time, she would only dodge.
Luffy followed suit; he wasn't foolish at this point. He understood that Luna was going to demonstrate the other types of Haki to him.
So he frantically unleashed various rubber techniques, both close-range and long-range, but to his and the entire Straw Hat Pirates' utter astonishment and disbelief,
Luna simply closed her eyes and, by merely shifting her feet a few times in place, clearly dodged all of Luffy's special moves.
She also explained all the functions and abilities of Observation Haki.
"Gum-Gum Giant Pistol." Luffy's enlarged rubber fist came swinging, a move that could rival the strength of a giant.
But Luna simply leaped lightly, dodging the attack.
Then she landed gently on Luffy's fist, her high-heeled leather boots stepping on it.
"Do you understand? This is Observation Haki."
The Straw Hat Pirates, including the now panting Luffy, all nodded. They also understood the importance of Observation Haki to them.
It could greatly enhance their combat and survival abilities, as Observation Haki could indeed be called a divine skill for dodging attacks.
"And the last type is a special Haki, awakened in only one out of a million people, requiring someone with the potential of a king..."
Luna lightly jumped down from Luffy's fist and began to explain Conqueror's Haki. The entire Straw Hat Pirates listened attentively. If Luna missed anything, other members of the Pink Hat Pirates would fill in, just as they did when explaining Observation Haki.
But there was one thing Luna didn't say, and wouldn't say: when it comes to training Haki, apart from our Pink Hat Pirates, everyone else should just work hard honestly. After all, she's a little beauty with a system cheat.
But in the end, Luna still briefly released Conqueror's Haki, causing the Straw Hat Pirates to feel dizzy and lightheaded, as if they might faint at any moment.
Luffy was the same. Luna also took this opportunity, amidst everyone's stunned gazes, to finally release her Void Ability.
A Freezing attack turned Luffy into an ice sculpture, a rather comical one, and at the same time, it cooled down the somewhat hot air around them, bringing a refreshing chill.
"Luna, didn't you say you wouldn't use your abilities?" Tornado opened her eyes wide and asked, looking puzzled. The others also looked over.
"Please, didn't you hear clearly before? I said I wouldn't use my Void Ability, but what I'm using now is Freezing. And this battle should be resolved; we've wasted too much time here. Plus, I just put Luffy in the ice; he's not hurt, just feeling a bit cold."
Luna waved her hand and said.
Everyone: "..."
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Chapter 128 What you said makes so much sense, we can't even refute it.
What you said makes so much sense, we can't even refute it.
It was Chopper who was most worried about Luffy, immediately eating a Rumble Ball and transforming into a muscular man.
"No way, this little reindeer can transform?"
"What, he's a bit less cute now."
"Really? I think it's pretty good, strong and handsome."
"This is what a reindeer should look like; before, he looked like a raccoon dog."
The Pink Hat Pirates, unaware of the truth, were somewhat surprised that the cute little reindeer could turn into a big strong man. Some of them liked it, and some didn't.
Clearly, among The Girls, there were those who liked cute and adorable types, and those who liked strong and handsome types.
But the last sentence was spoken by the somewhat cunning Deya.
"How am I like a raccoon dog?" Chopper, who was helping Luffy break the ice block that froze him, couldn't help but turn around and complain.
"Hahahaha, I'm sorry, little reindeer, it's older sister's fault." Deya giggled, but she also apologized to Chopper, and it seemed very sincere.
Because she saw the shadow of an old friend in Chopper, he looked like that rabbit, but this little reindeer was much more polite than that rabbit king.
"Hmph." Chopper still snorted in dissatisfaction, continuing his work of rescuing Luffy.
"Ladies of the Pink Hat Pirates, what do you think of me?"
Sanji suddenly appeared to the side, asking in a very fawning manner.
In his opinion, if even Chopper could win the favor of the Pink Hat Pirates members, surely a handsome guy like him wouldn't be bad?
But he had no idea that in the eyes of the Pink Hat Pirates, his image was the worst among the Straw Hat Pirates, and the only worst one.
In the eyes of The Girls of the Pink Hat Pirates, setting aside existing relationships for a moment,
All The Girls of the Pink Hat Pirates liked Chopper, who was the crew's pet.
Especially Kaya and Shiro. Chopper's medical skills were currently even superior to Kaya's, making Kaya very envious and respectful of him, especially after learning that he was a student of the legendary doctor Kureha.
And Chopper's Rumble Ball was already considered a special genetic drug, which naturally attracted Shiro's attention.
And for an older sister like Robin, who was kind yet cunning, the Pink Hat Pirates also liked her very much, especially Deya, who shared both these personality traits and had gotten along very well with Robin before.
Although Usopp was quite timid, during the Enies Lobby incident, The Girls had seen his courageous side from afar on the ship. Coupled with his loyalty to his comrades, the fact that he was truly a cheerful person, and his relationship with Kaya, while The Girls couldn't exactly say they liked him, they certainly approved of him.
Of course, Kaya's feelings for him were love, as they were childhood sweethearts who grew up together.
Then there was Franky, who hadn't joined the Straw Hat Pirates yet, but The Girls believed would definitely join.
He only wore shorts on his lower body, but The Girls didn't find anything strange about it, because in the Pirate World, most people dressed that way, and there were even people dressed more strangely than Franky.
Of course, for their companions from another world, it was still a bit hard to accept.
But they had seen Franky's openheartedness and helpfulness, and they approved of him.
Then there was Nami. Being greedy wasn't a bad habit, and there was her sister Nojiko's connection. After spending some time together, The Girls also liked her very much.
As for Zoro, being upright and serious, coupled with his senior-junior relationship with Kuina, he also gained The Girls' approval, and they found him quite interesting.
Luffy was the same: optimistic and brave, with strong willpower and determination, plus being a bit of a naive fool, sometimes humorous and funny, often annoying people, and so on. The Girls also approved of him.
But Sanji, let's not even talk about his good points. Just the fact that he's a pure pervert, just like now, and one of his dreams is to enter a women's bathhouse!
Just these two points alone.
If other members of the Straw Hat Pirates scored passing or full marks, Sanji was failing, even a big fat zero.
"Mr. Pervert, can you move aside?"
"Sorry, I don't want to talk to you."
"You're not handsome or strong, and even if you were, I wouldn't like you."
"A guy who isn't cute at all."
The Girls spoke one after another, full of disdain for Sanji.
Luna felt that even if Brook joined later, Sanji would still be the worst in The Girls' impression.
After all, Brook was an interesting skeleton, plus he had the connection with Laboon, willing to wait 50 years.
"Wuwuwuwu." But at this moment, The Girls' words, coupled with their cold and disgusted expressions, directly struck Sanji as if he had been hit by tens of thousands of arrows. He retreated to a corner, instantly petrified and tearful, as if his whole life had lost meaning. A dark cloud, strangely, even appeared above his head, pouring rain.
Luna felt very surprised; it truly was the Pirate World, inextricably linked to anime and manga.
The other Straw Hat Pirates were speechless, some helpless, some wryly smiling.
But they all knew that it was all Sanji's own doing, and he deserved it. The words "serves him right" would even walk around him.
Of course, Zoro directly mocked and burst into laughter.
"Hahahahaha, perverted cook, you deserve it! Who told you to have such abnormal dreams? If any girl ever likes you in the future, it would definitely mean your ancestral grave is smoking!"
"Moss-head, you bastard!" Hearing this, Sanji immediately turned his sadness into anger. Zoro accepted the challenge without hesitation, drawing his undamaged Yubashiri to meet him.
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Chapter 129: Luffy, you are actually a Nika Fruit user!
Because that Rust-Rust Fruit Devil Fruit User, under Kuina's horrified gaze, was completely unable to corrode Kuina's demon blade thousand blades, and was then sent to meet the King of Hell by a single strike from Kuina.
As Zoro and Sanji fought, the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates stood watching the spectacle.
Even The Girls of the Pink Hat Pirates could clearly tell that this was just a minor squabble between partners within the Straw Hat Pirates.
Naturally, they had no intention of stopping the fight; after all, while Chopper was helping Luffy thaw out from the Freezing, wasn't it better to just enjoy a good show?
However, since Zoro and Sanji had just gone through a battle, they were still injured and low on stamina, so this fight ended quickly.
The two of them lay on the ground, panting heavily, like two bears about to hibernate.
Just then, Chopper finally managed to rescue Luffy.
Usopp had already gone over and personally lit a fire for Luffy to warm himself.
There is a saying that Usopp joined the Straw Hat Pirates just to play with Luffy.
This could be seen when the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at Drum Island, as Usopp and Luffy were building a snowman on the deck.
However, it must be admitted that their relationship is quite good; even after almost falling apart due to time, they reconciled, and their bond as partners is now even deeper.
But even with the fire to warm him, Luffy was still shivering from the cold.
"Luna... why did you have to use Freezing? Couldn't you have used something else?" Luffy's teeth chattered incessantly, but he couldn't help but ask.
"Only Freezing doesn't cause too much damage. My other abilities would hurt you badly, or even blast you into dust," Luna said, holding her palms up and feigning an innocent expression.
But quickly, a serious expression appeared on her face as she continued: "But at the same time, this is what you lack, Luffy. Developing your Devil Fruit Ability properly is very important for you."
"Especially in a world where Haki and physical techniques are still the main focus, combining your Devil Fruit Ability with these two skills, plus your superhuman body, can give you a huge advantage in battle."
"The fact that you were able to defeat Crocodile and Eneru is the best proof. You defeated them without even mastering Armament Haki."
Luna genuinely wanted to guide Luffy. As she had said before, not only were the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates already on good terms, but compared to Imu, who sat on the Void Throne, Luffy, favored by the world, was the only one who truly had the potential and ability to breach her Void.
She had to find a way to build a good relationship with Luffy and help him grow stronger, and guiding him now was an excellent first step.
One of her goals was to destroy the Navy, but she believed that after experiencing the Marineford War, combined with his identity as a pirate, Luffy's feelings toward the Navy would surely drop to rock bottom.
Furthermore, she would show mercy to Garp, an old man she respected, giving him a way out. Coupled with her current ability to resurrect the dead, there was significant room for maneuver.
Since she couldn't completely eliminate him, she would build a good relationship. Luna believed that what she was doing for Luffy now was not wrong.
After all, she was neutralizing all threats unfavorable to her in the cradle.
Or rather, ensuring that the spearhead of these threats would never point at her.
"So that's how it is? I understand now, thank you, Luna." Luffy completely recovered after hearing this. He understood what he was lacking and knew the path he needed to take next.
His confidence instantly soared, and his signature confident smile returned to his face.
At the same time, he offered his sincere gratitude to Luna.
However, the words Luna spoke next shocked him and everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates.
"Luffy, I've been sailing for a while now. You should know what my ability is, right?"
Luna asked this knowing that Luffy had been competing with her earlier, so there was no reason for him not to know.
"Oh, everyone on the seas knows, and I know too. You are the Mythical Zoan Model: Void Demon God Gliza," Luffy said, scratching his head as if that would help him recall it faster. But Luffy's answer was indeed spot on.
"There are many Devil Fruits scattered across this great sea. They are the treasures of the sea, but many of them have been collected by the World Government, whose power and influence are currently overwhelming."
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Chapter 130 But there is one Devil Fruit that the World Government
"But there is one Devil Fruit that the World Government—or rather, those damned Celestial Dragons—desperately want to acquire. The problem is that this Devil Fruit seems to have a soul and thoughts of its own. It wants to escape the World Government's control, which is why the World Government has failed to obtain this Devil Fruit for the 800 years since its founding."
"This Devil Fruit has been eaten by people over these 800 years, but none of them managed to achieve Awakening. Speaking of which, Devil Fruit Awakening is a brand-new and powerful ability gained when a Devil Fruit User develops their Devil Fruit to an extremely high level."
"Only truly gifted Users can cultivate their Devil Fruit to this realm."
"Upon the Awakening of a Paramecia Type Devil Fruit, the User gains the ability to affect things outside of the User's own body, such as changing the surrounding environment or the physical properties of opponents."
"For example, when Doflamingo, one of the Shichibukai, awakened his String-String Fruit, he could turn surrounding buildings into strings, enhancing the power of his techniques."
"And Katakuri, the head of the Three Sweet Commanders of the Big Mom Pirate Crew, one of the current Four Emperor Crew, awakened his Mochi-Mochi Fruit, allowing him to influence surrounding objects and turn them into mochi, strengthening his combat power."
"Upon the Awakening of a Zoan Type Devil Fruit, the User gains immense vitality and recovery ability, and their body becomes incredibly tough, allowing them to recover even after being knocked down multiple times."
"Their appearance may also change, and their combat power is greatly enhanced. For instance, the Jailer Beasts in Impel Down retained their animal characteristics after Awakening but gained tremendous strength."
"Upon the Awakening of a Logia Type Devil Fruit, the User may gain the ability to change the natural environment. This ability is extremely powerful and can continuously affect or permanently alter the natural environment of an area. Akainu and Aokiji, two of the current Three Admirals of the Navy, should both possess this ability, turning an area into a Magma land or a Freezing wasteland."
Luna was now revealing the secrets of the Pirate World and explaining the Devil Fruit Awakening.
Regardless of which of the two topics she was discussing, everyone from both Pirate Crews was listening intently, eyes wide, ears perked, and faces serious.
Robin was listening to the first matter most attentively, as she knew that what Luna was currently describing was likely a hidden piece of history.
But the others were no less focused; after all, there were quite a few Devil Fruit Users present.
How could they not care? Of course, this also included The Girls' desire for gossip and the desire of the otherworldly partners to learn about the Pirate World.
"Many years ago, the World Government finally managed to capture this Devil Fruit. They were overjoyed and immediately dispatched their best agents to escort and transport it. But what they never expected was that Shanks, who had not yet become one of the Four Emperors, attacked the transport ship with his subordinates and stole this Devil Fruit."
"The specific location at the time should have been the East Blue. Afterward, to rest, Red-Haired Shanks went to the nearby Windmill Village. But something unexpected happened: perhaps this Devil Fruit finally chose the master it was destined to recognize. In the time it took for some casual chatting and drinking a cup of sake, this Devil Fruit was eaten by a clumsy kid who kept clamoring to become a Pirate."
"And this Devil Fruit, which had been dormant for over 800 years, began its new activity."
Luna paused her story here. At this moment, Luffy, standing before her, was completely stunned, his face filled with disbelief and astonishment.
"I've told you this much, you should understand now, shouldn't you, Luffy?"
Facing Luna's repeated question, Luffy nodded.
After hearing this, how could he possibly not understand? If he still didn't get it, he would truly be a complete idiot and fool.
His IQ definitely wouldn't be over 30.
"So you're saying..."
Luffy swallowed hard, finally gulping down a mouthful of saliva.
Not only him, but the entire Straw Hat Pirates and Pink Hat Pirates beside him also widened their eyes, showing expressions of complete shock.
Of course. Almost everyone there was much smarter than Luffy. If Luffy could understand, how could they not?
"What I ate wasn't actually the Rubber-Rubber Fruit, right?"
Luffy said, his voice trembling. He realized that his Devil Fruit definitely wasn't the weakest Paramecia Type, the so-called Rubber-Rubber Fruit. How could such a seemingly mediocre fruit garner the intense attention of the World Government and be sought for over 800 years?
Because a Devil Fruit like that would never cause the World Government to search for it for so many years.
Therefore, there was only one truth: the Devil Fruit he ate was definitely hundreds or thousands of times stronger than the Banana Fruit—in short, it certainly wasn't the Rubber-Rubber Fruit.
"That's right. If I am the Mythical Zoan Model: Void Demon God Gliza..."
Luna was clearly lying with this statement, as she wasn't a Devil Fruit User at all, but a template User with a system cheat.
And the only person who knew this truth was Shiro, who also came from the Ultraman World, was familiar with many things in the Ultraman World, and had some understanding.
Soon, Luna continued.
"The true name of your Devil Fruit is the Hito Hito no Mi, Mythical Zoan Model: sun god nika."
"nika?" Hearing this name, everyone was confused. Was there such a name?
Was there a legendary Mythical Beast or God with this name?
What also surprised them was that Luffy was actually a Zoan Type, and a Hito Hito no Mi, Mythical Zoan User at that.
The most shocked among them was Chopper. After all, he also had the Hito Hito no Mi, but he wanted to ask, why did I eat the commoner form, a regular type?
The little one felt like crying.