Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

"It can actually deceive Observation Haki, interesting."

Zephyr had no choice but to increase the level of his Observation Haki once again.

Now, the flying squirrel in the thick fog could no longer hide its presence.

The humanoid fog, originally intended to deceive those with Observation Haki, was also clearly perceived by Zephyr.

It was clearly presented in Zephyr's mind.

Three? Is this your limit, flying squirrel?

Zephyr spotted three humanoid figures in the thick fog. He gave a disdainful laugh, his cheerful voice echoing through the fog:

"I must say, Squirrel, you have some skill in developing this fruit, but that's about it."

"Within this small territory of Sihai, we can still suppress the vast majority of people."

"However, the strong of the new world will absolutely not be defeated by this trashy Logia-type. Just you wait and see."

Zephyr moved swiftly through the thick fog, and his movements were reflected back to the flying squirrel by the fog.

"Teacher Zephyr is so fast."

The thought had barely crossed his mind when a heavy iron fist slammed into him.

"This level of concealed perception cannot escape the Observation Haki of a top-tier expert."

The flying squirrel was struck hard in the abdomen, and a mouthful of blood gushed from its throat instantly.

At the same time, the two human figures in the thick fog quickly embraced Zefa.

"Hmph, utterly pathetic."

Zephyr's Armament Haki was too hard; the power of the humanoid mist was equivalent to that of a flying squirrel.

However, it couldn't restrain Zephyr at all.

Zefa stomped his foot hard on the ground, and an extremely powerful aura burst forth from his body.

The two humanoid figures of mist were instantly dispersed.

But the flying squirrel had already disappeared into the thick fog.

"Although the Devil Fruit ability is somewhat useless, the direction you've taken in developing it is quite good."

Zefa would never hold back when it came to scolding his disciples, but he would also praise them loudly when it was appropriate.

The flying squirrel emerged from the thick fog, looked at its teacher, and gave a bitter smile.

I was ultimately too weak; I was completely outmatched in both physical skills and other aspects.

He clenched his fists tightly, thankfully he was young.

There are plenty of opportunities to catch up with the world's top experts.

Zephyr walked over, patted the flying squirrel on the shoulder, and laughed:

"I only wanted to test your abilities, but you surprised me quite a bit. Well done, flying squirrel."

The flying squirrel's face lit up with joy.

"But the battle is over, why don't you remove the fog?"

Zefa was very curious about the thick fog that had not yet dissipated around him and did not understand the flying squirrel's intentions.

The flying squirrel revealed a triumphant smile, then waved its hand to dispel the thick fog.

When the thick fog dissipated, Zefa looked around and showed a surprised expression.

"When was this arranged?"

Beside Zephyr and the flying squirrel stood rows of soldiers, all in perfect unison, holding long spears and aiming.

These were the soldiers on the warship before the battle began.

"Teacher Zephyr, actually my Mist-Mist Fruit can enhance the effect of shielding perception by adjusting the concentration."

"I did cover half the island at first, but that was just to give you a preconceived notion."

"In fact, when I appeared in front of you, the fog was only about twenty meters wide and had been enveloping our movements the whole time."

The flying squirrel explained to Zefa.

He wasn't stupid; after Raleigh mentioned the development direction of the Mist-Mist Fruit to him, he conducted many experiments.

The most important point is how to block out and mislead Observation Haki.

He has now mastered the basics of how to resist Observation Haki by changing the concentration of the fog.

The strongest form is when it only wraps around the flying squirrel itself.

It can probably block advanced Observation Haki, and about twenty meters away it can block intermediate Observation Haki.

When the flying squirrel realized that Zephyr wasn't taking it very seriously, he started devising this plan.

"Good battle design. It seems you've already mastered how to use this fruit."

Zefa praised again.

"To strike unexpectedly and catch the enemy off guard, it seems you have grasped the secret to victory in battle."

"Our navy outnumbers the pirates overall, so our advantage lies in outnumbering them. If you can silently blend your soldiers into the thick fog and surround a pirate crew, I think you can make a name for yourself even on the Grand Line."

Zephyr didn't think much of the fruit's combat abilities, but he was very interested in its ability to shield the enemy's senses.

If you can successfully encircle and annihilate your enemies in every battle, then victory will be easy.

In battles fought on the sea, both sides generally possess Observation Haki, making ambushes difficult to execute.

Most of the time, it's a head-on clash, king against king, general against general.

"Keep up the good work, Momonga. I look forward to the day you make a name for yourself on the Grand Line."

Zephyr has always been very tolerant of his disciples. Although he looks down on Devil Fruits, fortunately, Momonga has proven that he has not made any mistakes yet.

"However, your swordsmanship and Haki cultivation cannot be neglected. Don't expect this fruit to be of much use. On the Grand Line, the strength of the strong is the key to victory in battle."

After the praise came a lecture, and the flying squirrel stood obediently in place listening.

He knew Zephyr was doing it for his own good, since the Mist-Mist Fruit wasn't as powerful as other Logia-type Devil Fruits.

As far as he knew, Sakazuki's Magma-Magma Fruit, Borsalino's Glint-Glint Fruit, and Kuzan's Ice-Ice Fruit were all stronger than him.

Moreover, Kuzan's Ice-Ice Fruit is actually quite effective against him.

The Mist-Mist Fruit, to be honest, is formed from tiny water droplets floating in the air.

The Ice-Ice Fruit freezes water droplets directly, rendering the Mist-Mist Fruit essentially useless.

"Fortunately, I'm on the same roster as Kuzan."

The flying squirrel could only console itself in its heart.

"But since you've developed it into an auxiliary function, have you ever thought about attaching toxins to the fog? After all, even if someone is on guard, they might inadvertently inhale your fog."

Zefa earnestly offered his advice to his disciple.

He was also reflecting on how the Mist-Mist Fruit could enhance his combat power based on the battle he had just fought.

It was as if a door had been opened in the flying squirrel's head, and countless ideas instantly popped into its head.

Yes, if you combine your mist and toxins together, and let the enemy inhale them without realizing it, by the time they discover it, they will be powerless to fight back.

If an anesthetic-like drug is added, it will no longer be so difficult to capture those pirates alive.

"While strong individuals can hold their breath for extended periods, the human body is conditioned to breathe air, especially during intense battles where air is consumed much faster."

During the battle just now, Zephyr also inhaled a lot of mist.

However, the flying squirrel didn't administer any drugs at the time, so it had no effect on Zefa.

"Of course, don't put all your eggs in one basket. True strength comes from within."