One Piece: Winged Dragon of the Beasts Pirates

Ian asked Jhin for help with his training.

On the way back to Wano Country, he had already mastered the technique of hardening Armament Haki to a high degree.

However, his Observation Haki, which was just a little short of awakening, has yet to awaken.

It's still missing a little excitement.

With the war against the Whitebeard Pirates about to begin, Ian felt he should evolve to his strongest form.

To be honest, the hardening effect of Armament Haki didn't significantly improve his strength.

Offensively, with the Winged Dragon's flames, there's no need for Armament Haki to deliver the decisive blow. Defensively, his current Armament Haki can only serve as a finishing touch at best.

However, Observation Haki is different; it can truly enhance Ian's abilities in close combat.

So Ian thought he should learn Observation Haki before the war started.

As for why the sparring partner was Uncle Jin instead of Teacher Kai, one reason is that Teacher Kai never had a sparring partner; he only asked Ian to beat him up, and there was no such thing as Ian asking him to help.

On the other hand, it's because after Jhin extinguished the flames on his back, his speed was also ridiculously fast, making him perfect for training Observation Haki. Compared to him, Quinn, who was unhappy that Ian's bounty was higher and showed a strong desire to spar with him, was passed over.

However, Uncle Jin seems to be taking it a little too seriously.

No wonder he made himself use his abilities.

"coming!"

Jhin's tall body left trails of afterimages, and even if Ian opened his eyes, he might not be able to easily dodge it, let alone now that he was blindfolded.

In less than a tenth of a second, Ian was kicked in the stomach and sent flying like a cannonball, crashing through several rocky mountains and causing the entire skull to tremble.

Ian gasped for breath.

To retract my previous statement, the hardened Armament Haki is still somewhat useful; at least it doesn't hurt as much when Marco hits it.

Before he could even pry himself out of the rocky mountain, the sound of wind breaking suddenly came from ahead.

Ian instinctively crossed his arms in front of his chest, hardening his arms with an imposing air.

boom! !

He was struck hard in both arms, and Ian smashed through the rocky mountain, spinning and flying into the sky.

Before he could even land, Jhin had already transformed into his orc form, moving even faster than when he was running on the ground. His enormous black wings were like two giant blades, slashing Ian wildly through the air, leaving him with several shallow wounds.

thump.

Ian landed heavily on the ground.

"Can not be done."

He stood up unsteadily.

"what?"

Jhin flapped his wings and floated in mid-air, looking down at Ian. "Can't even handle this?"

"of course not."

Ian shook his head. "I just think that since the eyes are covered, the ears are still causing interference."

Do you need me to make your ears deaf?

Uncle Jin said, "Anyway, it can be restored, right?"

"Haha."

Ian chuckled twice, befitting his reputation as the torturer Uncle Jin, "There's no need to go that far."

"Just like that."

Life is returned!

His golden, protruding earlobes suddenly bent, completely covering his ears.

That way, you won't hear it.

"Hmph, very good."

Uncle Jin's cold snort also carried a hint of amusement. This kid was indeed the only thing he never hesitated about or compromised on when it came to becoming stronger.

Ian just couldn't hear his praise.

"Well, here we come!"

With Jhin at full speed, as if teleporting, he delivered a merciless knee strike that sent Ian flying.

Ian was still flying in the air when Jhin struck first, blasting Ian into the ground with a single whip kick.

Without being able to detect Jhin's actions at all, they couldn't even defend themselves.

It hurts.

However, now is not the time to worry about the pain.

Observation Haki can only be effective when one is calm.

Ian forced himself to calm down.

The principle of Observation Color is that when living beings are active, their bodies emit "sounds," and the ability to hear these special sounds is the basic Observation Color.

Ian began to try to listen.

Go listen to the voice of Uncle Jin rushing towards you.

three days later.

After another afternoon of fierce fighting with Uncle Jhin, Ian slowly returned to the main building of Ghost Island after recovering from his injuries, intending to find something to eat.

"Ian! Look!"

After walking a few steps, I saw Yamato looking very excited.

The little girl proudly presented a spiked club to Ian.

A single, jet-black, unremarkable spiked club, no different from the previous ones, "Ah Jian Number Two!"

Ian glanced at the spiked club. "Finally finished?"

"Yes! It was just finished today! The timing was perfect, wasn't it?"

Yamato said with a grin.

"That's true."

I upgraded my equipment just before the war started, so I can go into the dungeon now.

All I can say is that Kozuki Sukiyaki knows how to time things perfectly.

"Ian! Come and try it with me!"

Yamato was eager to try, "Let's see Ken's strength!"

"Yes, yes."

Ian didn't refuse, "But let me eat something first."

"Ok!"

So, after having dinner, the two went up to the top of the skull, because the commotion that was about to happen might be a bit loud.

"Ian! Are you ready?"

Yamato gripped the spiked club tightly with excitement, and the originally black club instantly turned white.

yeah?

It can also transform?

He's actually kind of handsome, isn't he?

"bring it on!"

Ian beckoned to the girl, his fists turning black.

In the past few days of sparring with Uncle Jin, I've at least improved my proficiency in Armament Haki hardening, putting aside my Observation Haki for now.

"So--"

Yamato launched himself forward instantly, unleashing "Ice Slash!"

A thick mist instantly billowed from the pristine white iron rod.

Ian neither dodged nor avoided the punch.

A loud bang was heard.

Yamato was sent flying by Ian's punch.

Yamato was already weaker, and now Ian has mastered Armament Haki hardening. In a head-on confrontation, Yamato would be no match for him.

but.

Ian raised his fist.

His right fist was now covered with a layer of solid ice, freezing it into a lump.

Even without using his abilities, does Yamato possess the power to freeze?

Not surprising at all, after all, it's impossible that the ability is just to turn white, right?

"hey-hey!"

Yamato chuckled, "My Haki and stamina are being absorbed and then transformed into the power of freezing! How interesting!"

Ian shook his right hand, and the solid ice shattered.

It couldn't freeze his domineering aura, but his hands were still a little numb.

"Let's use the ability directly."

Ian said.

"it is good!"

The next second, a white werewolf appeared in front of Ian.

"Oooo!"