Chapter 158: Awakening of Domineering Haki
Chapter 158: Awakening of Domineering Haki
Charlotte stayed in Shuigu Town for one night.
Originally, they planned to set sail overnight, but the collapse of the stone chamber caused by the crew's carelessness delayed their departure.
Most of the crew spent the night clearing the ruins and retrieving the treasures buried beneath the rubble.
Carter had wanted to ask Barrett for help, but Charlotte immediately refused.
"It's their mess. Let them fix it," Charlotte said firmly.
That night, hundreds of crew members worked tirelessly, digging through the ruins of the castle.
The next day, Carter and the others finally finished their work. Exhausted and sporting dark circles under their eyes, they set sail as instructed by Charlotte.
Their next destination: Punk Hazard.
Charlotte had one goal—to abduct a scientist. He had grown tired of the limitations of his sailing warship.
Punk Hazard was still quite far away, dangerously close to the Red Line. Despite the potential risks, Charlotte remained confident in his strength and pushed forward without hesitation.
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A massive fleet sailed across the sea.
"Chief! There's a huge ship ahead!"
A subordinate clad in winter combat gear rushed over to report.
A towering figure, nearly five meters tall, sat on a massive throne. He squinted, looking toward the distant outline of the approaching ship.
"Bring me the telescope!"
Taking the telescope, he scanned the horizon, focusing on the large black skull flag flying above the ship.
"This... This is the Rockefeller Pirates!"
The man instantly recognized the ship, his voice echoing through the fleet.
"The Rockefeller Pirates? Isn't that the crew led by the former captain of the 8th Division of the Rocks Pirates, with a bounty of 1.57 billion berries?"
Murmurs of awe and fear spread among the crew. The Rocks Pirates had dominated an era, leaving a lasting impression on the world.
"Silence!" the towering figure roared, his domineering aura flaring and silencing the chatter.
"They're just remnants of the Rocks Pirates! Turn the ship around and head straight for them! I'll use Charlotte's head to make my name known across the world!"
The man's words reignited the crew's courage.
"Yes, Chief!"
The fleet turned toward the Poseidon, Charlotte's flagship.
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"Captain, a fleet is approaching us. It's the Babao Navy. Their leader is Chinjao, also known as Conehead Chinjao, with a bounty of 350 million berries," Carter reported, approaching Charlotte.
"Oh? Chinjao, huh? He's been quite active in the New World lately," Charlotte remarked, intrigued.
Over the past few months, Chinjao's name had become familiar. Anyone capable of slipping past Admiral Sengoku to reach the New World wasn't to be underestimated.
Charlotte vaguely remembered Chinjao from the anime he had watched in his previous life but couldn't recall the details.
"Let's see what he wants," Charlotte said, dropping his towel and heading toward the deck.
The alarm had been sounded. The crew, armed and ready, took their positions.
Even Esdeath emerged, holding the Holy Realm Sanction—a sword Charlotte had gifted her on her fifth birthday. Her small face lit up with excitement.
Barrett stood at the bow, his towering figure poised for action.
As Charlotte stepped onto the deck, his crew parted, allowing him a clear path to the bow. He looked out toward the approaching fleet and smiled slightly.
For days, ships had avoided them, fleeing at the mere sight of their flag. The lack of action had left everyone restless. Finally, someone bold—or foolish—enough had appeared.
"Hahahaha! Rockefeller Charlotte, your head will make me famous!"
Chinjao's domineering voice boomed across the sea as an overwhelming aura surged from his body, crashing against the Poseidon.
Charlotte felt the strength of the Conqueror's Haki but smiled faintly.
Around him, the weaker crew members trembled, overwhelmed by the pressure.
What surprised Charlotte the most, however, was Barrett and Esdeath.
Barrett stood firm, his expression twisted as if something within him was trying to break free.
"Ahaha!"
Barrett's eyes widened, and a powerful will burst forth, emanating from his body. A blue-purple aura clashed with Chinjao's Haki, resisting the overwhelming force.
Charlotte smiled. Barrett had awakened his Conqueror's Haki.
On the other ship, Chinjao's face darkened. Sensing the resistance, he intensified his Haki. The white, invisible pressure spread further, even affecting his own crew.
Charlotte, however, was focused on Esdeath.
Despite her young age, Esdeath stood her ground. Holding the Holy Realm Sanction, she struggled to resist the oppressive force. The sword embedded in the deck served as her support, but her small body trembled under the weight of Chinjao's Haki.
Still, she refused to back down.
"Ah~!"
Esdeath raised her head, her determined eyes staring into the distance.
Suddenly, an icy blue aura erupted from her body, clashing with Chinjao's Haki.
"Again! Another Conqueror's Haki!"
Carter's jaw dropped as he watched the scene unfold.
Two Conqueror's Haki awakenings at the same time? It was unbelievable.
"Hahahahaha! Ahahahahahaha!"
Charlotte's booming laughter filled the air. As he laughed, his own unparalleled Haki erupted, a blend of red and green aura engulfing the two ships.
Chinjao's Haki was instantly crushed, and his fleet trembled under the pressure.
Charlotte's aura, however, was carefully controlled, sparing his own crew from harm.
Standing on the deck, Charlotte watched his daughter's stubborn figure and his protégé's newfound power. His heart swelled with pride.
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