Moria's many crew members instinctively raised their hands to shield themselves from the dust and wind, merely peeking at the battle through the gaps.

"How...how could it be?"

One person exclaimed in shock.

In the center of the battle, Luo Hao raised his palm and caught Moria's fist head-on—a fist much larger than his head.

"Is this... Armament Haki?"

The machine's "simulation" operation quickly analyzed the specific principles of Armament Haki.

Simultaneously, it is extracted and transformed within the body.

A jet-black Armament Haki covered Luo Hao's palm, solid and strong.

According to the analysis of the machine gun, the so-called Armament Haki is the compression of the life energy inside the body to form a substantial energy coating.

This energy density is very high, possessing "weight," thus capable of exerting pressure on elementalized matter.

That's why it can harm those with elemental abilities.

The principle is similar to Luo Hao's previous attack, but it is much less effective.

Luo Hao directly destroyed part of the elemental ability user's body, resulting in the actual loss of a part of the body.

Armament Haki, on the other hand, arises from the "weight" pressing down on the body at the elemental level. The human mind perceives that it has been harmed, resulting in actual damage after the elements overlap.

"you……"

Moria was certain that Luo Hao hadn't used Armament Haki when he threw the punch, but only after making contact.

At the same time, even without using Armament Haki to amplify his attack, he still easily blocked it.

This proves that his opponent's physical abilities are far superior to his.

"This is a formidable enemy..."

Moria didn't quite understand why Luo Hao only used Armament Haki after catching the attack, but that wasn't important. The key was that he understood that he had to go all out in this battle.

Without the slightest hesitation, Armament Haki immediately enveloped his shadow, manipulating it into a spear that pierced through Luo Hao's back.

"Boom~~"

The sound was like a heavy hammer striking a rock, deep and muffled.

The jet-black Armament Haki quickly adhered to his body surface, allowing him to withstand Moria's Shadow Spear, which was powerful enough to pierce a warship.

"If that's all you've got, you're doomed!"

Luo Hao chuckled, pushed Moria up with his palm, and with tremendous force, he sprang up with his feet, delivering a whip kick to Moria's head.

Without any Armament Haki applied, it was just a brute-force kick.

The immense force blasted Moria away, his six-meter-tall body tumbling across the ground as he smashed through several houses in his path.

Chapter 13 Shadow-Shadow Fruit

"So strong... what a terrifying guy..."

The enormous body slowly rose from the ruins, its already demonic face appearing even more sinister and ugly, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.

He spat out a mouthful of blood to the side, and a few broken teeth could be seen scattered around.

Moria was certain that Luo Hao was definitely not some nobody, or rather, he was just temporarily unknown, but by no means a nobody.

He was able to send him flying using only his physical strength, even knocking out his teeth and cracking his skull.

This level of physical prowess reminded him of the naval hero Garp.

If the physical body is like this, how astonishing would it be if it were attached to domineering aura?

"A general?"

Moria muttered to himself.

A smile couldn't help but appear on his face.

Why did they run away to become pirates?

He was famous throughout the world, incredibly wealthy, and wielded immense power.

They're no different from gangsters on land.

How many people actually went to conquer the Grand Line?

So what do you need to obtain these?

strength.

Pirates are a path where only the strong can rise to the top.

The strong are never afraid of challenges and dangers.

Moria straightened his back, his massive body looking down at Luo Hao.

"Kid, you're strong. How about becoming my first mate? I guarantee you'll be on the same level as me, just like Pirate King Roger and Rayleigh, the right-hand man of the king."

To become the most powerful person, you must have companions of sufficient influence to help you.

Clearly, Moria considered Luo Hao's strength to be quite significant.

"Huh...no way!"

Luo Hao couldn't help but sneer, "Did my kick just now turn you brain-dead? You think you're so great?"

Based on the observation just now, no matter how you look at it, he should have the advantage, right?

Shouldn't such words be said by the strong to the weak?

"Kid, you think you've won? Hehehe... I haven't even used my full strength yet! My greatest strength is my ability~"

Moria grinned menacingly, spreading his arms wide, and the shadows spread out from beneath him, turning the surrounding area into a dark place.

"Shadow Mage!"

One by one, humanoid shadows rose from the ground and approached Luo Hao, their every move twisted and bizarre, like demons roaming the night.

Luo Hao smiled as he watched the approaching shadows from all directions, his emotions unwavering.

Moria's strength is indeed impressive. According to Luo Hao's analysis, he should be on the borderline between elite lieutenant general and general candidate.

However, for Luo Hao, dealing with him was not difficult.

One elemental approach, one Armament Haki penetration—that should be enough to extract this guy's heart.

However, killing him now is not worthwhile; Moria still has a lot of value.

For example, Luo Hao planned to see how he used the Shadow-Shadow Fruit and learn from him.

After all, the fruit would be his afterward.

The Life Catalog and the simulation of the Machine Race destined him to have many abilities, just like the Machine Race's weaponry, numbering in the thousands.

These abilities can be broadly divided into two categories.

First of all, most of his abilities are completely useless, such as some common Zoan-type transformations. These are abilities he doesn't need and are just stored away.

The second category consists of items that are usable and can enhance combat power to a certain extent.

For example, the lightning ability of the Lightning Fruit, and the Shadow-Shadow Fruit ability in front of us, are both like this.

Of course, this also needs to be further subdivided in theory, because there will definitely be new capabilities in the future, and some less outstanding ones will be merged or even put into storage.

Therefore, for Luo Hao, all his current abilities, including his greatest reliance on the ability of the Mech race, may be replaced in the future.

Therefore, he doesn't want to put much effort into developing his current abilities.

Because no matter how it's developed, it might eventually become obsolete.

Therefore, the reason he isn't instantly killing Moria is that he's learning from him.

Learn how this guy plays, and then once you get it, use the analytical capabilities of the Machine Type to quickly replicate it, which can save a lot of time.

"That's interesting... Are there any other methods?"

"kill!"

A large number of shadow mages bared their fangs and claws, swarming forward and forming a dense shadow, as if to engulf Luo Hao.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle~~"

The flashing lightning transformed into a spear in Luo Hao's hand.

Swing, sweep.

Thunder roared as it tore the shadow apart.

But the shadow twisted and then returned to its original shape.

"It's no use, the shadow can't be eliminated, Shadow Box!"

The black shadows sealed off the surroundings, forming a square box, while countless shadow spears thrust out from all directions.

In complete darkness, without a sound.

"What the hell, the Iron Lady? But those tricks don't work on me! Don't you know that?!"

Luo Hao mocked.

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