The sudden attack from Rocks left Bob somewhat bewildered.
Feeling the oppressive pressure exerted by the Conqueror's Haki, Bob couldn't help but feel strained. He thought to himself, "Is this the level of power from the world's top-tier powerhouses? It's completely incomparable to small fries like Kaido right now!"
Yet, Bob didn't back down. "Since you're going all out, then I won't hold back either."
Instantly, a similar aura suddenly emanated from Bob body. An overwhelming pressure burst forth for the first time since he had acquired Conqueror's Haki. His entire aura resembled that of a king.
The pressure from Rocks immediately lessened significantly. Seeing this, Rocks laughed heartily, "Hahaha! As expected!"
Two invisible pressures collided in the air, resulting in an air current shooting straight into the sky. Meanwhile, the commanders in the banquet hall, sensing this intense aura, had drastic changes in their expressions. This was Captain Rocks' Conqueror's Haki.
But who was the one opposing him? To actually push the captain to this extent!
Could it be…? The commanders exchanged glances, contemplating the earlier conversation between their leader and Bob.
Their eyes were filled with disbelief.
"Let's go, see what's happening!"
The commander immediately set down their wine glasses and rushed over. The crew members present sensed something was off and followed the commanders closely.
On the other side, as he observed Bob using Conqueror's Haki, Rocks increased his own intensity. Sweat poured down Bob face as he continuously unleashed his Haki to resist Rocks' pressure.
However, compared to the captain unparalleled supreme level of Conqueror's Haki, Bob was clearly still far behind.
Before long, he felt he couldn't hold on any longer and withdrew his Haki. Rocks looked at Bob and said lightly, "Conqueror's Haki appears in only one in a million people! I wasn't wrong about you!"
At this moment, beads of sweat flowed steadily down Bob head. Although he had awakened Haki, compared to Rocks, he was completely out of his league.
While Rocks' Haki couldn't harm him, the pressure it exerted was immense.
"My Conqueror's Haki is just child's play compared to the captain's!"
"Hahaha! Don't be too hard on yourself. You should know that even among the current ship's commanders, not everyone has Conqueror's Haki!"
In the world of One Piece, one can become strong without Conqueror's Haki. However, to reach the pinnacle, it is absolutely indispensable.
"How can someone without the bearing of a king stand atop all living beings in this era?"
"So, do you want to learn? I can teach you!" Rocks grinned.
Before Bob could answer, Rocks' eyes flickered, and he threw another punch at Bob stomach. This time, the speed was much faster than before, arriving at Bob side in the blink of an eye.
But Bob wasn't a lamb to the slaughter either. With a quick backstep, he narrowly dodged the fist.
"Captain, you're not playing fair! Every time I'm about to answer—"
Before he could finish, Bob suddenly felt a sharp pain in his internal organs, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth.
"Is this perhaps the advanced application of Armament Haki?"
"Hahaha! Correct! This is a technique that only those with high-level Armament Haki can master!"
"Didn't expect you to know quite a bit!"
The so-called high-level Armament Haki is the deep development and utilization of Armament Haki.
It transforms the invisible Haki released outside the body into tangible attacks and defenses. Furthermore, it can directly attack the inside of the enemy's body, causing internal destruction without any external damage.
"Quite a formidable technique," Bob frowned, feeling the pain emanating from within his body.
"I've already mastered high-level Armament Haki!"
"I've also grasped the advanced uses of Observation Haki—mind reading, lie detection, and even foreseeing brief fragments of the future!"
Bob expression hardened. "So? What's the point of telling me all this?"
"Although your three types of Haki have awakened, they're all too weak! They're practically useless in front of true powerhouses!"
"However… I can teach you!" Rocks said with a playful smirk.
After a moment of silence, Bob slowly spoke.
"State your conditions!"
The three types of Haki, for Bob an anime enthusiast, were all too familiar. In his previous life, he had imagined countless times what it would be like to possess such Haki.
Now, with the real opportunity to learn all three types of Haki to a highest level, Bob naturally didn't want to miss it.
the Saitama physique could make him strong.
But mastering high-level Haki was essentially a passport to becoming a powerhouse in this world.
"And having more skills never hurts!" Rocks chuckled in response. "In this Rocks Pirates, I know many will leave, but I have only one condition for you!"
"I can teach you the advanced techniques of Armament Haki and Observation Haki, but you must promise me that you'll stay with the Rocks Pirates until I conquer the world!"
Thinking of the disbandment of the Rocks Pirates at God Valley, Bob said meaningfully, "What if you fail?"
"Do you think I'll fail?" Rocks found it amusing and retorted.
Heh, I knew you'd say that.
"The clever are always accompanied by arrogance! Fine, I'll stay with the Rocks Pirates, but whether you succeed or fail, I'll leave afterward!"
"Hahaha! It's a deal!"
With that, Rocks paid no further attention to Bob.
He turned and leaned back against the window, gazing out at the sea.
Seeing this, Bob prepared to take his leave.
But at that moment, a group of officers and crew members barged into the room.