Chapter 27: Busoshoku -Ryuo Haki! Monstrous Talent
"I can't let Rono join the Rocks Pirates!"
Garp was absolutely certain in his heart.
A genius like this will definitely affect the balance of the two great powers.
But, it's okay!
I still have a chance!
I must defeat Rono here!
And, the next blow must be an all-out, one-hit victory!
If I don't knock him down, I'm afraid it will just make him stronger again!
Man, an enemy like this is really troublesome.
"Bring it on!"
Garp roared, and the aura on his body suddenly climbed rapidly!
The next moment, his already broad chest suddenly swelled even more.
His crisp white Marine uniform was instantly torn apart, revealing bulging, veiny muscles!
The surrounding air formed a cyclonic wave with Garp at the center!
The massive shockwave spread out, emitting an intense pressure!
Without a doubt, this next attack would be his full power!
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up 7826 Strength!]
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up 6587 Strength!]
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up Advanced Armament Haki. Current progress: 93%]
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up Advanced Armament Haki. Current progress: 95%]
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up Advanced Armament Haki. Current progress: 97%!]
"Interesting..."
Watching Garp's continuously rising aura, Rono's expression also turned serious.
To pick up such a huge haul at once... Garp is about to go all out.
This next blow will decide the match!
Sure enough, the next moment.
*Boom!*
In the span of a single breath, Garp's figure instantly disappeared.
"Rokushiki Secret Technique: Fist Bone Meteor!"
The next moment, Garp had appeared at Rono's side.
An absolute blow combining the Rokushiki secret technique and his Iron Fist. It felt as if even a small mountain would be pulverized if hit by this fist!
"As expected of 'Iron Fist'!"
"Divine Departure!"
Sensing the terrifying energy mixed in this punch, Rono quickly drew Kotetsu and unleashed Divine Departure!
That's right. Divine Departure was Roger's ultimate technique. After sparring with Roger last time, Rono had naturally learned this move!
After all, Garp's fist was truly hard. Rono had to go all out too!
Divine Departure was, without a doubt, one of Roger's killing moves!
Just like Iron Fist, Divine Departure provided a massive boost to swordsmanship!
*Boom!*
A clash of fist and blade!
In an instant, the powerful collision of their Haki and strength erupted in a terrifying shockwave.
The shockwave leaked out, and visible red lightning and cracks appeared in the air!
In the sky, the spectacular sight of the clouds splitting appeared once again!
"This guy is skilled with a sword too!"
Garp felt the terrifying energy coming from the sword and was shocked once again!
To be able to block his Rokushiki Secret Technique: Iron Fist... at the very least, his swordsmanship was at the Grand Swordsman level!
Garp had a completely new evaluation of Rono!
This guy dabbled in Haki, physical skill, and swordsmanship!
Aside from a Devil Fruit ability, he was a true "hexagon warrior" (all-rounder)!
No, I must stop him here!
"It's not over yet, Rono!"
The next moment, Garp increased the power of his Iron Fist again!
Not only that, he mobilized all the Armament Haki in his body, sent it to the tip of his fist, and unleashed it wildly!
"This is... Advanced Armament Haki, Ryuo!"
Seeing this, Whitebeard, who had been watching with his Observation Haki, was stunned!
Ryuo is the name for an advanced form of Armament Haki. In the Land of Wano, it's called Ryuo!
It can bypass an object's surface and destroy it from the inside!
This kind of Armament Haki is impossible to defend against!
Ryuo is an advanced Haki form that only a few of the strongest on this sea can use!
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for picking up Armament Haki. Current progress: 100%!]
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host, you have successfully broken through! Armament Haki has advanced to Top-tier!]
[Ding~ Host's Armament Haki has broken through to Top-tier. Congratulations to the host for comprehending Ryuo Haki!]
At the same time, Rono felt a profound power pass through his body, warm and comfortable.
"I've won, Rono!"
Garp roared, feeling victory was in his grasp! Haki that destroys from the inside is indefensible!
But the next moment...
*Kacha, kacha~*
Feeling the Haki being transmitted from Kotetsu's blade, Garp was completely stunned!
That's right! His Ryuo Haki... was blocked by the Haki on Kotetsu!
Without a doubt, the only thing that can block Ryuo... is Ryuo Haki!
This guy... when did he...?!
Garp looked at Rono, his eyes full of astonishment!
This guy... knows Ryuo too?
Or... did he just learn it?
"Garp, I really have to thank you for giving me such a great gift!"
Rono smiled faintly.
Not bad! Very good!
His Armament Haki had successfully advanced to Top-tier, the Admiral/Yonko level!
And he comprehended Ryuo in the process!
Not only that, his strength had increased again, also reaching the Admiral/Yonko level!
"He comprehended Ryuo Haki... in the middle of a fight!"
Garp was completely shocked by Rono's talent!
This guy was a super-monster who constantly got stronger and grew *during* battle!
With talent like this, as long as you don't take him down instantly, he will just keep growing and getting stronger!
Too troublesome!
"More people are coming! It's Marine reinforcements!"
Just then, Whitebeard, who was at the side, suddenly spoke to Rono in the center of the battlefield.
Whitebeard's Observation Haki had sensed powerhouses rushing here!
Without a doubt, it was Marine reinforcements!
A lot of people were coming, and their auras were chaotic!
But Whitebeard could clearly sense the aura of an Admiral-level powerhouse among them.
And perhaps more than one!
"In that case, let's finish this, Garp!"
Rono had clearly sensed the reinforcements' auras as well.
Although he wanted to keep fighting Garp, this was a good place to stop.
His gains this time were plentiful. It would be troublesome if he got tied down by the Marines.
"It's not over yet, Rono!"
Garp clearly didn't want to let Rono go.
*Boom!*
Garp increased his power again, desperately holding Rono back.
Letting a monster like this go would truly lead to endless future trouble!
And Garp's Observation Haki had sensed it too: the reinforcements were here!
Admiral Kong was rushing here at full speed with Zephyr and Sengoku!
He had to stall! Stall until the reinforcements arrived and keep Rono here!
Rono also sensed Garp's intentions.
In that case, he had to end this quickly!
*Fwoosh~ Fwoosh~*
*Fwoosh~ Fwoosh~*
Suddenly, Garp felt that the situation... wasn't quite right!
The surrounding temperature was climbing like crazy, getting hotter and hotter!
His skin could already feel the scorching heat!
Garp's eyes suddenly widened as he remembered the Heavenly Tribute incident!
The Mera Mera no Mi... wasn't it stolen by Rono?
Could it be...?!
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