Both start in hell: but their talents are multiplied a hundredfold.

The Sabaody Archipelago is not an island in the traditional sense; it is a miracle formed by the massive root systems of seventy-nine Argentine mangrove trees from the pirate world, exposed above the sea surface.

From a distance, the enormous mangroves resemble giant umbrellas supporting the sky, their lush foliage blocking out the sun, while their intertwined roots form patches of land of varying heights on the water's surface.

The air is filled with ubiquitous, dreamlike soap bubbles.

These bubbles are not man-made, but rather formed by the special natural resin secreted by the roots of the Yarchiman mangrove tree during respiration, which expands naturally upon contact with air.

Under the sunlight, these giant bubbles refracted a rainbow of colors, slowly rising into the sky and enveloping the entire archipelago in a bizarre and dreamlike atmosphere.

Bubble culture has permeated every corner of the island, from houses built on giant bubbles to bubble-powered vehicles, all showcasing the island's uniqueness and wonder.

However, Shen Jue knew that beneath this dreamlike veil lay a deep decay and darkness.

Each mangrove tree in the Sabaody Archipelago has a specific number and is designated as having distinct regional functions.

Areas 1 through 29 are lawless zones that are difficult for the law to reach.

Human trafficking, slave auctions, and other heinous transactions were carried out in broad daylight, the air thick with the smell of money and despair.

This is a gathering place for pirates, bounty hunters, and outlaws.

In contrast, there are tourist areas numbered 40 to 49 and hotel streets numbered 70 to 79, where perhaps a semblance of peace and prosperity still remains.

Areas 50 to 59 are the only way to the New World—a gathering place for coating artisans. Pirates from all over the world coat their ships with a special resin film here so that they can dive to a depth of 10,000 meters and pass through Fishman Island.

As a gateway to the New World, the Sabaody Archipelago is located next to the heart of the World Government—the Holy Land Mary Geoise and the Naval Headquarters.

This makes the Sabaody Archipelago both the Celestial Dragons' backyard and an area closely monitored by the Navy.

This unique geographical location makes the Sabaody Archipelago a paradox: on one hand, there is ultimate fantasy and beauty, and on the other hand, there is ultimate darkness and sin.

When Admiral Xuanxie Shen Jue's flagship slowly entered the port of the Sabaody Archipelago, the naval personnel stationed there were instantly plunged into great astonishment—they had not received any notification of the Admiral's impending arrival.

What was even more unbelievable to them was that when Shen Jue appeared on the dock, the adorable Tony Tony Chopper was perched on his broad shoulders.

This scene instantly ignited the entire audience!

"That...that's General Xuanxie! I'm incredibly honored!"

"I really want to get punched by General Xuanxie! What an honor that would be!"

"Hurry! Quickly! General Xuanxie is a top-tier master who has trained countless powerful experts!"

"I'd be willing to get beaten up by General Xuanxie just to master Armament Haki: Ryuo!"

The once disciplined naval base was now in complete chaos. The sailors were in disarray, frantically surrounding Shen Jue, their eyes gleaming with admiration and longing.

Even Chopper was caught up in the enthusiastic atmosphere and chuckled happily.

Faced with such enthusiastic support, Shen Jue had no choice but to follow custom and use his fist to instruct several naval officers on their domineering cultivation techniques.

However, those few punches that landed on those naval officers only fueled everyone's excitement and fervor.

Under Shen Jue's fist, which was wrapped in Conqueror's Haki, several naval officers were enlightened as if by a sudden awakening. Their Haki, which they had painstakingly cultivated for many years, actually achieved breakthroughs, large or small!

This incredible teaching ability drove the naval personnel present completely wild.

Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, Shen Jue had no choice but to decisively refuse the crowd's even more fervent requests to be beaten up. Alone, she shook off the crowd that was following her and headed toward Shakky's Tavern, where Hades Rayleigh was living in seclusion.

Over the years, even Shen Jue himself almost mistakenly believed that he had something like a Pirate Master System.

Shen Jue merely used his talent, amplified 1100 times, to accurately discern the bottlenecks and obstacles those naval officers encountered in their cultivation of domineering aura. He then used his fists as a medium to directly demonstrate to them the essence of breaking through these barriers.

This is not some kind of magical teaching method, but rather precise guidance based on absolute strength and perception.

Shen Jue's talent allowed him to easily see through the stagnation in the flow of the opponent's domineering aura, as well as the subtle flaws in their mental state.

He used his fists to simulate that obstacle, clearly demonstrating to his opponent the proper use of power and the necessary mental state to overcome it.

This is more like handing them the key that had blocked their path in cultivating domineering power.

The reason those naval officers were able to make breakthroughs was not because Shen Jue deliberately beat them up, but because they grasped the method of breakthrough on their own through Shen Jue's extraordinary demonstration.

Shen Jue merely provided an opportunity, an opportunity for them to see their own problems clearly and find solutions.

This also led to the name of Shen Jue, the Sage Teacher, spreading rapidly throughout the entire sea at an incredible speed.

Today, countless naval officers and soldiers from all over the world, and even those unruly bounty hunters, dream of becoming Shen Jue's disciple.

The powerful figures on the high seas even considered it an honor to be beaten up by Shen Jue.

Pushing open the slightly mottled wooden door of "Shaki's Bamboo Bar," the once bustling Chambord seemed to be isolated into another world.

The bar was dimly lit, and the air was filled with the mixed smells of cheap tobacco, aged liquor, and an indescribable odor of old wood.

Behind the bar, the proprietress Xia Qi was casually wiping a glass, a cigarette dangling from her lips. Her seemingly lazy eyes froze for a moment when Shen Jue entered the store.

"Welcome, Navy guy." Shakky composed herself, took a deep breath, and exhaled a thick smoke ring. "What would you like to drink?"

"I'm here to find someone," Shen Jue said, but Chopper jumped off Shen Jue's shoulder and ordered a glass of juice.

Shakky calmed herself down and served the adorable Chopper a large glass of juice, then watched as he gulped down the sweet juice.

Chopper chuckled, pulled out his coin purse and slammed it on the table, then ordered a large glass of juice.

Shen Jue's gaze bypassed Xia Qi and landed directly on a figure slowly drinking in the corner of the bar.

An old man was sitting there.

The old man was wearing a flashy Hawaiian shirt, the open collar revealing his strong, weathered chest. His silver-white curly hair was a little messy, and he wore a pair of round-framed glasses on his nose.

The old man was holding a bottle of rum, tilting his head back to gulp it down, his Adam's apple bobbing up and down, making gurgling sounds.

The old man was none other than Dark King Silvers Rayleigh, the right-hand man of Pirate King Roger, a legendary great pirate, and also a powerful figure in the One Piece world who is jokingly referred to as a mediocre teacher.

Rayleigh, the Dark Lord, guided Luffy's training for two years, laying the foundation for his Haki.

However, this slow accumulation also became a point of comparison for Luffy after he was knocked out of the Sun God Nikka form by Kaido's three-strike training method.

Two years of solid and arduous training in Haki couldn't compare to Kaido's three blows. That's just how strange the world of One Piece is.

"Oh my, oh my?" Rayleigh grinned, revealing a set of white teeth, showing no awareness whatsoever of being a wanted criminal in the Navy.

"Today's guests are quite unusual."

"How could a calm-looking, non-aggressive naval admiral actually come knocking on our door?"