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An extraordinary check-in.
Every instance of it brought tremendous growth.
Lius had never expected to trigger an extraordinary check-in this time. His luck today was truly off the charts!
He did not even need to think about it. "Check in."
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host. You have obtained Observation Haki: Voice of All Things.]
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host. You have obtained a manual for one of the Navy Six Styles: Tempest Kick!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host. You have obtained a manual for one of the Navy Six Styles: Finger Pistol!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host. You have obtained a manual for one of the Navy Six Styles: Iron Body!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host. You have obtained a manual for one of the Navy Six Styles: Paper Art!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host. You have obtained Marrow Cleansing Pill * 5!]
[Ding! Congratulations to the Host. You have obtained attribute points * 5!]
A continuous stream of notification chimes echoed in his mind. Lius froze in place.
He knew an extraordinary check-in would yield massive rewards. Yet he never imagined this single trigger would grant more than double his previous hauls combined.
A brilliant smile blossomed on his face as the shock faded.
My luck has only been getting better since setting sail!
The reason did not matter. As long as he could grow stronger, nothing else mattered.
He quickly made his decision. "Extract everything except the Marrow Cleansing Pills. Allocate all attribute points to Swordsmanship!"
Buzz!
A sudden surge of comprehension regarding Swordsmanship erupted the moment his words faded. Countless sparks of insight collided and flashed within his mind.
It was a pity. He was still a hair away from a true breakthrough.
The extraction of the Navy Six Styles manuals flooded his brain with a sea of techniques and practical knowledge. It felt as if the information was directly branded into his cells. He could clearly feel his body developing instant muscle memory.
He could unleash the devastating power of the Navy Six Styles at any given moment. Furthermore, these superhuman martial arts showed signs of fusing and evolving.
Deep anticipation pooled in his eyes as he felt the physical changes brought by mastering these techniques.
Truly worthy of being one of the strongest martial arts in this world. It won't be long before I reach the pinnacle of physical arts.
That would be the ultimate technique built upon the foundation of the Six Styles.
Buzz!
A brilliant light flashed in his eyes. His five senses immediately sharpened to an extreme degree. The range of his Observation Haki expanded several times over.
He could clearly perceive the soldiers hiding around the plaza. Their numbers and hushed conversations were crystal clear to him. Even the breathing patterns of every single person fell within his sensory net.
Rumble!
Thick smoke billowed from an amphibious three-wheeled motorcycle speeding down the distant street.
Is that Smoker?
Standing atop the execution platform, Lius tilted his head slightly. Buildings blocked his physical line of sight. Yet, an image of Smoker on the faraway street appeared directly in his mind. It was a highly peculiar visual experience.
Observation Haki granted the ability to sense the presence of living beings. Training and elevating it would unlock different evolutionary paths.
In the anime, Enel could hear people's thoughts. Fujitora could sense objects from vast distances. Katakuri could see into the future. These were all distinct directions of Observation Haki development.
However, there was another kind. A rather unique one.
That was the Voice of All Things!
Only a rare few possessed this ability. It could not be obtained through training. One had to be born with it or possess a specific bloodline. For some unknown reason, the system actually categorized this power under Observation Haki.
Lius could only marvel at how completely overpowered it was. Moreover, his version of the Voice of All Things was not a passive trait. It was an active skill.
He only needed to willingly listen. Be it birds in the sky, fish in the sea, or beasts on land. He could tap into the thoughts and voices of any animal at will.
Humans were the sole exception.
Perhaps humans are simply too complex?
His smile grew even more at the thought. He pulled up his personal status panel to view the massive changes.
[Host: Lius]
[Constitution: A+]
[Haki: Conqueror's Haki (Max Level), Armament Haki (B-), Observation Haki (S+)]
[Skills: Swordsmanship (S-)]
[Martial Arts: Navy Six Styles (A+)]
[Others: None]
Looking at the digitized panel, the integrated Navy Six Styles had reached A-rank. His Observation Haki had also soared to S-rank.
Naturally, he still had the Marrow Cleansing Pills left untouched. These pills were several tiers higher than a Body Tempering Pill. A single dose could completely reconstruct an ordinary person's constitution.
Right. Once we leave Loguetown, I can give one to Nami and Ace to try out.
That was assuming Ace agreed to stay on the ship.
He turned to look at Ace. His tone took on a serious edge. "Do you want to join us? Creating a new era and making a name for ourselves will just be a side bonus."
Ace was already shaken by his earlier words. Snapping back to reality, he grumbled in fury. "Damn it. Why can't you join me instead?"
"Is there any difference?"
"Of course there is. Either way, once we reach the Grand Line, we'll find a chance to settle this. The winner gets to be the captain!"
He did not explicitly agree to join. However, his words were a clear declaration of his stance. Lius flashed a wide grin and rested his hands on the swords at his waist.
"Welcome aboard!"
"What's the plan now?" Ace had already noticed the navy soldiers locking down the plaza.
"We fight our way out. Nami is waiting for us at the docks." A hint of madness glinted in Lius's eyes. He gripped his hilts and slowly drew his blades. "But before that, let's turn this old era upside down!"