For young people who were still growing, physical training was an essential part.
Whether it was basic combat or the use of Haki, both were inextricably linked to one’s own physical strength.
Although Yamato was still at the basic development stage, the beatings Kaido had given her over the years had not been for nothing. At the very least, there was no need for Yamato to start from zero, and she could directly train in the more elite advanced class.
“As for what Observation Haki is, I’m sure I don’t need to repeat it too much. It is a hidden power within the human body, a perception ability separate from the five senses.
If you master this ability well, even if you cannot see, you can clearly know what the enemy is about to do and foresee possible incoming danger.
Observation Haki mastered to the peak can even briefly allow Future Vision.
But that is still a little too early for you. For now, all you need to do first is give up your sight.”
In the youth advanced class, which did not have many people, Sebastian was explaining his understanding of Observation Haki, and according to Nereus’s arrangements, he had also organized some methods more suitable for children to train with.
Everyone present, Yamato included, received a ribbon. Its purpose was to wrap around their eyes and block their vision, after which they would pick up rubber-made clubs and have a blind fight in the arena.
“Your goal is not to swing randomly. Without your eyes, use your ears to listen and your skin to sense. Once you can lock onto your opponent’s position and block all of your opponent’s attacks, you’ll have passed.”
Sebastian emphasized the rules of the game, and also handed out earplugs to some of them. This was slightly more advanced content, stimulating the body’s instincts by gradually depriving them of sight and hearing.
Unlike Conqueror’s Haki, which one was born with, theoretically anyone could train in Observation Haki and Armament Haki. It was just that some people lacked talent, so training them was much more difficult. Without the guidance of a famous teacher, they might not find the trick to it even after spending their whole life.
And those with outstanding talent might not know the name of this power, but could still use it directly by instinct.
For Yamato, this training method that was close to a game made her enjoy herself immensely. Of course, Kaido not being here was also an extremely important factor.
The focus of Observation Haki training was mainly on dodging, while Armament Haki focused more on physical confrontation. As the shield and spear born within the human body, getting beaten had always been an effective path to awakening Armament Haki.
“The way to win is very simple. Send this ball into the opponent’s goal. Any physical confrontation is allowed. There is no need to worry about getting injured. Even if your tendons snap and your bones break, I can heal you very quickly.”
The Armament Haki advanced class was currently being handled by Amphitrite. Compared with the training of Observation Haki, training Armament Haki carried somewhat greater risks.
The most basic newcomers were easy enough. Simply getting beaten posed no real risk.
Those who had already initially grasped Armament Haki were also easy enough. Even shallow Armament Haki could provide considerable defense, at least enough that there was no need to worry about suffering serious injuries during training.
The ones who were actually the hardest to teach were those with a bit of talent, but who had yet to grasp Armament Haki. Problems could arise at any time during combat exercises, and the phoenix’s Flames of Regeneration just happened to fill this gap.
To be precise, it was not only useful at this stage. Throughout every stage of training, the Flames of Regeneration could speed up progress to a certain extent. It was just that people at this stage required a little more effort.
Over several months of training, Yamato gradually came to understand all kinds of Fishman Island games, and enjoyed herself without Kaido in her life.
According to Chloe, Yamato’s mouth had not once stopped curving upward over these past few months.
Even when she ended up covered in dust and dirt, she could still laugh out loud. Just what kind of days she had lived through before was a mystery.
“Looks like you had a pretty happy day today too?”
“Ever since I stopped seeing that rotten old man of mine, my whole body has felt much more comfortable. And look at this.”
Yamato raised her palm in front of Chloe, then held her breath and focused, as though mobilizing something. Before long, several black marks appeared at the tips of her fingers.
“Congratulations. Looks like you’ve already found the way into Armament Haki.”
“Your mom said I’m learning pretty fast. How long did it take you back then?”
“I don’t really remember. Anyway, my whole family taught me together for a while. My way of learning was a little different from yours.”
Lunarian blood gave Chloe a certain level of defense from birth. Injuries that would be fatal in the eyes of ordinary people were actually no different from being tickled in the eyes of a Lunarian.
Under such circumstances, one needed some special methods to stimulate Armament Haki.
“Personal guidance from Mr. Nereus? I’m so jealous…”
“The method was pretty much the same. It’s just that Dad could control his strength more precisely. Speaking of which, my sister’s concert preparations are almost done. Do you want to go take a look together?”
After becoming familiar with each other, Chloe no longer used the more formal title of “Sister.” She was still more used to saying sister or big sis.
“Will Mr. Nereus go?”
“He’ll definitely go. This is the first time sister is doing such a large-scale event. Dad has no reason to be absent.”
Chloe’s reasoning had no problem with it, and it was not only Chloe who thought so. Marine Headquarters thought the same.
A concert was not a street performance, where one could simply find a crowded place and start. It always required a period of publicity in advance. Since the venue was on the Sabaody Archipelago, Marine Headquarters naturally paid attention to the news there as well.
It was not that there was a group of Nanamo fans within the Marines. Rather, the Marines needed to consider whether Nereus would appear nearby, and if some accident occurred at the concert, whether it would lead to an uncontrollable situation.
Whether it was Nanamo or Nereus, the Marines had no doubts about this father and daughter’s combat power. That was something proven with the lives of countless Marines.
“Objectively speaking, that Nereus places great importance on his family. According to information revealed by Fleet Admiral Kong, Nereus’s agreement with the World Government includes lifting the wanted status on that Lunarian.
“Although it is unclear what purpose he has in holding a concert, if the concert is disrupted… perhaps a situation none of us want to see will occur.”
“Admiral Sengoku, you mean… we are supposed to help him hold a concert? Take part in that vampire’s family game?”
“No, but we should send some people to blend into the venue and see what exactly they are trying to do. Besides that, increase the number of patrolling warships near the Sabaody Archipelago. Perhaps we’ll gain something special.”
The Marines certainly would not interfere with them. An affiliated nation holding a concert on the Sabaody Archipelago gave them no reason whatsoever to interfere.
If Nereus really went through the World Government’s channels and requested that the Marines send people to help maintain order, the Marines would not be able to ignore it. This current state of mutual noninterference was already the best result.
If something like that really happened, the Marines could only hold their noses and accept it.
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