Vampire in One Piece

Chapter 23 Record Broken

Following an afternoon of training, Bruch successfully achieved proficiency in shaving.

Despite experiencing considerable fatigue and pain in his feet upon returning, he felt a deep sense of satisfaction.

He has gained strength, demonstrating that he has made another incremental advancement toward his objective.

"What? You claim he completely mastered shaving in just one day? " The donut he had placed in his mouth was spat out.

He regarded Bogard with astonishment.

Bogard evasively moved to avoid the donut ejected by Garp and nodded impassively.

"Indeed, and in addition to mastering shaving, he also incorporated the pacing he devised. Although the integration was not entirely seamless, his shaving technique became more adaptable. "

"That's astounding. While I acknowledge this kid is a prodigy, still. . . "

"By the way, Vice Admiral Garp, Bruch and I inquired about Haki. "

Haki?

Garp questioned, "What do you mean? "

"Considering his current physical condition has reached the required level, if he manages to learn all six naval styles within this month, there is a possibility for him to master Haki during this timeframe. "

Upon hearing his remarks, Garp entered a state of deep contemplation.

As a Vice Admiral of the Navy, he understands the significance of mastering Haki and is also aware of the prerequisites to achieve it.

The physique must be sufficiently strong.

Based on that boy's physique, it appears he has met the necessary conditions to master Haki.

The only limitation is that in the North Blue, there was no one knowledgeable in Haki available to mentor him.

"In that case, it will be your responsibility to guide him in his training. "

"Yes! "

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In the subsequent period, Bruch fully epitomized the term genius.

He learned to shave in a single day,

Acquired the iron body in three days, and learned finger pistol in one day.

As for Tempest Kick, since he is a great swordsman, it was relatively easy for him to grasp it. After some time, he successfully struck a blue slash and acclaimed his accomplishment.

The Moon Step is an advanced technique within shaving, and flying came naturally to him; mastering the sensation of walking in the air took just one day.

The only challenging element was the paper arts, which required approximately five days for him to grasp adequately.

After a fortnight, Bruch effectively learned all six forms.

News of this achievement reached the ears of Sengoku that same day.

Consequently, the majority of the senior leadership became aware of it.

The reaction was one of shock!

It was beyond description.

Historically, the fastest recorded time to learn the Six styles in the Navy was twenty days, and Bruch calculated that, including practice time, he achieved this in a mere twelve days.

This represents a full eight-day reduction.

How could they not be astonished. This accomplishment is precisely why Bruch came to the attention of all senior officials.

Even Akainu and Kizaru found their gaze involuntarily drawn to him.

"There remain over ten days until times up, Bruch. Now that you have mastered all six moves, we can proceed to practice haki directly. " Bogart regarded Bruch in silence.

He had not anticipated that the person before him could master all six moves in such a short time. Reflecting on his own abilities, he thought,

Forget it, comparisons are futile.

"I recall that Marine Six styles still has one technique related to returning life. You have not yet imparted this to me."

In the original narrative, the formidable ability to revive was a source of significant envy for Bruch.

This remarkable skill would greatly enhance his capacity for survival and combat effectiveness. How could he neglect to acquire it?

"Life Return will be taught to you next time. It should be utilized in tandem with Armament Haki to complement one another. "

"Moreover, Life Return is not an aspect of the Navy's Six Forms. To be precise, it is classified as the Seventh Form, which is a technique developed after mastering the Sixth Forms to the extent of surpassing human limits. "

"Employing the ability Life return while practicing Armament Haki will expedite your mastery of Armament Haki. "

After absorbing Bogard's explanation, Bruch nodded with uncertainty.

Then, a realization appeared to strike him.

I understand it now.

The armament haki in One Piece represents a type of internal power, while Life Return mobilizes cellular energy.

There may be some similarities between the two concepts.

In subsequent practice sessions, Bruch's hypothesis was indeed validated.

Given his inherently powerful physique, mastering the technique of Life Return proceeded remarkably swiftly.

Once he acquired the ability life return, Bogard's daily instruction shifted from oral teachings and demonstrations to sparring sessions.

Neither of them was permitted to wield swords or utilize their abilities.

It became a contest of Six styles.

Although Bruch possessed significant physical strength, Bogard was a seasoned practitioner with decades of experience in the Six Styles.

In the realm of experience, Bruch lagged behind considerably.

This led to the following outcomes.

BANG—

"I informed you, it is not only my fists you need to observe, but also my feet! "

BOOM—!

"You cannot shield your head merely by focusing on your feet! "

BAH—

"Speed alone is ineffective. Regardless of how rapid you are, you must still be able to react. "

Through the intensity of battle, Bruch's combat experience significantly advanced.

The corresponding toll was a head adorned with bruises and multiple fractures in both his arms and thighs.

Had it not been for the regenerative power of Life Return and the restoration of his blood energy, Bruch likely would have been bedridden.

As Bogard noted, the intensity of practice differs among individuals. For Bruch, it must be at the utmost level of intensity.

Undoubtedly, the results were also impressive.

On the eighth day, Bruch successfully sensed a remarkable power emerging from within his body.

Following his conversation with Bogard, Bruch was informed that it should be Armament Haki.

Under Bogard's guidance, Bruch effectively harnessed this ability.

The jet-black armament enveloped his arms.

Despite being merely the basiy, it had already encased both of his arms.

"Excellent! You have successfully grasped the fundamentals of Armament Haki. The next phase involves sensing the Armament Haki within your body. Engage with it more, practice extensively, and deepen your understanding. I am confident you will master it shortly. "

After spending considerable time together, Bogard felt that his previously paralyzed face was nearly healed by Bruch's efforts.

"The next step is to learn observation Haki. "

A month swiftly passed.

In a brief moment, Bruch found himself at the conclusion of his training.

BOOM—!

Bogard rubbed his aching right hand, grinning as he commented:

"Well done! Come at me again. "

With that, he advanced and planted his feet firmly on the ground.

Shave!

The armament coated hands intertwined and surged toward Bruch's head.

"Are you still attempting to strike me on the head? "

Bruch scoffed, wrapping his fists in armament Haki as well.

By combining blood shadow step with shave, he moved with extreme speed, appearing behind Bogard in an instant to deliver a punch.

BANG—!

Bogard's observation haki had already detected Bruch's trajectory of movement and he sidestepped, causing the attack to miss.

A punch landed on the ground.

This was an excellent opportunity!

Bogart thought to himself and turned around.

Finger pistol

His two fingers, charged with armament against Bruch's exposed back.