Chapter 35: Really Learned It? The Kirin? All You Need Are Hands, the Entire Field is Shaken.
"So, Rono, if you can learn this move, you pass the assessment."
Silver Axe was extremely proud after performing his signature secret technique.
He didn't believe Rono could learn his move in an instant.
There were too many difficult aspects to this technique: using Conqueror's Haki to draw lightning, then detonating the lightning and wrapping it around the weapon, and controlling the lightning with Haki to avoid harming oneself...
He certainly took a lot of beatings when he was learning it as a child.
"That despicable Silver Axe." John was very displeased, as it was clear he didn't think Rono could learn this move either.
"Damn you, Silver Axe! You're clearly making things difficult for Rono," Whitebeard was getting angry; he felt Silver Axe was deliberately trying to corner Rono.
After all, this move was incredibly difficult. Even Whitebeard himself had studied it for a long time but still couldn't master it.
Golden Lion and Wang Zhi were holding back their laughter on the side.
This way, they wouldn't have to give up the 1 billion Berries, and might even win another billion.
"Of course, if brother Rono finds it too difficult, we can forget it. This move is indeed very hard to learn."
"Actually, your replication of Golden Lion's Slashing Wave has already demonstrated your talent and strength."
"I have no objection to you becoming a Division Commander." Silver Axe then offered Rono a way out.
After all, Rono's talent was truly astonishing. He couldn't afford to completely alienate such a genius; he would have to try and win him over in the future.
He just needed to win the bet, and Rono could still be a Division Commander.
"Don't worry about it. I've already learned it. I'll show you right now," Rono said with a smile.
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up Silver Axe: Qilin!]
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up Advanced Axe Arts, current progress: 8%]
As Silver Axe performed the move, the system's notification had already arrived.
The corresponding techniques and muscle memory had also flooded into Rono's body. He could now perform it at will.
There was no need for Rono to hide the fact that he had learned Qilin.
After all, this was the Rocks Pirates, a massive crew composed of vicious, ambitious pirates who often engaged in infighting and killed each other.
He had just joined the crew and needed an opportunity to awe everyone, or rather, to warn them!
Don't mess with me. This was a perfect opportunity.
He hadn't joined the crew to engage in infighting. He had no ambitions of his own; he only wished to kill all the Celestial Dragons in the world and avenge his parents.
"Are... are you sure? You've really learned it?"
As soon as he said this, everyone present was stunned!
Silver Axe, Wang Zhi, and Golden Lion looked on in disbelief. Such a difficult move, learned with just a glance?
Whitebeard and John were also frozen on the spot. They hadn't held out much hope that Rono could learn such a difficult technique.
Even Rocks was surprised, feeling that Rono had greatly exceeded his expectations.
Besides them, the other Division Commanders present, like Charlotte Linlin, and some officers like Streusen, as well as ordinary crew members like a very young Shakuyaku, all stared with wide, unbelieving eyes.
Is Rono... for real?
"Of course I've learned it. Watch closely."
Rono smiled faintly, then raised the Kotetsu in his hand.
The next moment, Rono unleashed all of his Conqueror's Haki!
Rumble, rumble!
Rono's Conqueror's Haki had reached the highest level and was clearly much more powerful than Silver Axe's.
The extreme weather and the quality of the thunderclouds in the sky were also noticeably stronger than Silver Axe's.
Rumble, rumble!
Soon, a searing bolt of lightning shot out from the thunderclouds like a flood dragon, heading straight for Rono.
Seeing this, the Rocks Pirates members who were close to Rono quickly moved away, afraid of being caught in the heavenly thunder.
Crackle, crackle!
Rono held Kotetsu high, letting the heavenly thunder bombard it wildly!
However... the lightning seemed a bit too active, unable to be absorbed by Kotetsu?
The reason was simple. Rono's Conqueror's Haki was on par with Whitebeard's, and the natural lightning it produced was much stronger than Silver Axe's.
"You damn thing, settle down!"
Faced with this situation, Rono roared, his entire aura bursting forth!
Because Rono knew the principle, Silver Axe simply used Haki to suppress the lightning onto his weapon.
Of course, this was the most difficult part of the move, requiring extremely precise control of Haki.
A little too much, and the natural lightning would be completely suppressed by the Haki.
A little too little, and the natural lightning wouldn't obey at all.
However, Rono's muscle memory had already mastered this level of control, reaching the same level as Silver Axe.
He released both his Conqueror's and Armament Haki onto Kotetsu, fiercely suppressing the natural lightning.
Soon, the lightning quieted down, calmly coiling around the tip of the blade, flashing with faint sparks.
"Ah~! That guy actually controlled the lightning!"
Silver Axe was aghast. He knew the most difficult part of this move was using Haki to suppress the lightning!
Once it was suppressed, the move was practically 90% learned.
The remaining 10% was swinging the sword to release the lightning, which anyone who knew how to use a sword could basically control.
What's more, the lightning Rono summoned was much more powerful than his own. How could that be suppressed?
Just how monstrous was this guy's talent!
Golden Lion and Wang Zhi, seeing Silver Axe's reaction, were also extremely shocked, their hearts pounding.
He couldn't have really learned it, could he?
"Alright, watch me!"
"Qilin!"
Rumble!
Rono faced the sky and swung his sword!
The next moment, the sword energy, mixed with two top-tier types of Haki, Conqueror's and Armament, shot out!
It then transformed in the air into the form of the ancient mythical beast, the Qilin!
Roar! Roar!
The Qilin roared in anger, directly biting a huge hole in the clouds above Hachinosu!
Then, just like Silver Axe's, the Qilin exploded!
Rumble, rumble!
A mushroom cloud twice the size of the one Silver Axe created appeared in the sky above Hachinosu Island!
Hah~!
Instantly, all the members of the Rocks Pirates present sucked in a cold breath!
This... this... Rono, he... he really learned Captain Silver Axe's secret ultimate technique!
And judging by the scale and destructive power, the Qilin Rono released was even more terrifying than Captain Silver Axe's!
This was different from Golden Lion's Slashing Wave.
The power of Silver Axe's Qilin was purely dependent on the strength of his Armament and Conqueror's Haki; swordsmanship played only a small part.
Silver Axe's Conqueror's and Armament Haki had clearly not reached Rono's level.
In the entire Rocks Pirates, probably only Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and Rocks could compare with Rono in terms of Conqueror's and Armament Haki!
Silence. The scene fell completely silent!
Everyone looked at Rono, their eyes filled with a complex mix of admiration, jealousy, fear, and shock!
This guy's talent was truly monstrous!
"You've done well, Rono." Just then, Rocks stepped forward, breaking the silence.
He also seemed somewhat excited.
After all, Rocks had never expected Rono's talent to be even more terrifying than he had imagined!
Yes, that's right, terrifying!
He could learn any move after seeing it demonstrated once. Even Silver Axe's extremely complex ultimate technique was learned at a glance!
A talent like this had probably never been seen in a hundred years, no, perhaps ever in history.
Rono's growth would definitely help him achieve his ambitions!
"I now declare that Rono is officially a Division Commander of the Rocks Pirates. Does anyone have any further objections?"
Rocks said, his gaze sweeping around domineeringly.
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