Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 80 Saitama: What Hero Association? I don't understand.

Back in the dojo, Bane and Bang sat facing each other once more.

"Senior, I just..." Bane took the initiative to bring up the topic of becoming an apprentice again.

But before he could finish speaking, Bang coughed lightly and asked, "What were you doing just now?"

"That's a combat technique I learned from a friend," Bane explained.

"Aside from that combat technique you just mentioned, is there anything else about you that you don't excel in, such as physical skills, martial arts, or fighting techniques?" Bang couldn't help but ask.

Bane was somewhat puzzled upon hearing this. After pondering for a moment, he said, "There are some techniques, but I can only say that I know a little about them."

"Is it convenient to demonstrate?" Bang asked again.

"Convenient." Bane nodded, then stood up.

Seeing that he was making a move, Saitama and the others also looked over.

After Bane stood still, he nodded to Bang, and then with a surge of power, his arms were instantly enveloped in jet-black Armament Haki.

Saitama and Genos looked on with curiosity, Zoro remained calm, while Bang exclaimed in surprise, "This is...ki?"

As an authority in the martial arts world, Bangu naturally had some skill; he recognized it at a glance—it was a skillful application of one's own "qi".

"That's right, this is Armament Haki. By attaching this power to the body, weapons, and other aspects, one can comprehensively enhance their attack and defense capabilities," Bane explained simply.

He didn't know if people in this world could learn this power after leaving the world of pirates. Anyway, it didn't matter if he talked about it. If you can't learn it, it's your problem, your talent isn't enough.

After explaining Armament Haki, Bane, with Zoro's help, demonstrated Observation Haki, and then showed off the Six Powers of the Navy. As for the street fighting skills he had learned while roaming the streets, there was no need to embarrass himself by showing them off.

Sitting down across from Bang, Bane said modestly, "There's nothing else worth looking at."

Bang remained silent for a long time before speaking, "Are there any limitations to the inheritance of the techniques you just demonstrated?"

"No, not at all," Bane said without hesitation.

"So, you mean I can learn these things from you too?" Bang asked again.

Bane paused for a moment, looking at Bang's slightly expectant and curious eyes, before finally nodding and saying, "Of course, but the power of Haki varies from person to person, and it may not be the case for you."

"Being able to hear the principles behind them is a kind of progress for me, and you don't need to worry about whether I can learn and master them," Bangu said with a smile, trying to comfort me.

It's a completely new application of Qi. Even if one can't master it, just hearing the profound meaning behind it is of great benefit to a master like Bangu.

As for the Six Styles and such, that's a pure physical technique, so there shouldn't be any problem.

After a slight pause, Bang said, "I originally intended to take you as my disciple, but now it seems that I was being a bit too arrogant."

"Senior." Upon hearing this, Bane quickly tried to say something.

Bang raised his hand to stop Bane from speaking, and continued, "I can teach you everything I've learned in my life, as long as you're interested and willing. However, we don't need to be master and disciple. If you find it convenient, I'm very interested in the domineering aura, the Six Styles, and even the combat technique that destroyed the Demon-level monster that you just displayed. How about we teach and learn from each other?"

Elbaf's combat techniques require physical strength, which is something most people can't learn, but Bang's strength is quite formidable, so Bane thinks it shouldn't be a problem.

So after a moment's thought, Bane immediately agreed, "No problem, as long as I can learn from you, senior."

After seeing that Bane had agreed, Bang nodded in satisfaction and said, "Okay."

Then, he looked at Chalanzi and said, "Chalanzi, bring me my 'Tongyao'."

Upon hearing this, Chalanzi quickly left the dojo. Soon after, he returned with a book and handed it to Banggu. Banggu then handed the book, "The Essentials," to Bane, saying, "I see that you have almost no understanding of martial arts. If you want to train with me, you should at least understand some related knowledge. This 'Essentials' is easy to understand and progresses from simple to complex. Take it back and study it carefully. As for body control, I already understand this from your six moves. Your self-control is excellent, which is enough to skip the initial basic training and save a lot of time. After you understand this book, we can directly move on to deeper teachings on techniques and concepts."

Sure enough, the Six Styles are perfect for building a foundation. Once you understand one, you can understand everything. Bang also has a set of foundational techniques, but since Bane has already reached a sufficient level of mastery over his body, there's no need to waste any more time on these things. Let's move on to the next step.

Bane flipped through two pages of the book "The Essentials of Martial Arts," which contained specialized terminology, nouns, and explanations related to martial arts.

There are also analyses of various acupoints on the human body.

Indeed, Bane was completely clueless about martial arts. It was not as simple and brutal as fighting techniques. As you can see from Bang's level, it was a very profound subject. If you wanted to learn real skills from Bang, you had to be able to understand what he was saying. And if you wanted to understand what he was saying, you had to study this book carefully!

"Understood, senior. I will master the knowledge in this book as soon as possible." Bane nodded first, then said somewhat awkwardly, "Well, when I get back, I will also summarize a notebook and send it to you, senior."

"Haha, then I'll look forward to it," Bang said happily.

Bang's giving Bane this book was also a reminder to Bane: "Don't talk about all that stuff about domineering power; I don't understand any of that. Go back and give me a book of introductory knowledge points like I did. Once I understand all of that, I can truly appreciate what you're saying."

This also reminded Bane of his master, Koushirou. When he first became Koushirou's apprentice, Koushirou gave him a book called "The True Explanation of Kendo" and told him to read it first and understand it before he could start practicing.

Indeed, these masters, especially those with mature teaching experience, have many things in common.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

After arranging the matters concerning his apprenticeship, Bane pointed to Zoro and said, "Bang-senpai, this is my junior brother, Roronoa Zoro. We both studied Isshin-ryu swordsmanship from across the sea. He came here with me to visit some sword masters and exchange experiences. Do you have any suitable recommendations?"

"Kendo?" Bang stroked his chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "Speaking of which, I do have a few friends who are good at kendo. How about this, I'll write him a letter of introduction later, and you can take my junior brother to G City to find the Sword Saint Association. The Sword Saint Association has many kendo masters, and I think he should be able to learn something there."

Upon hearing this, Bane immediately expressed his gratitude, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, senior."

Zoro, being very polite, stepped forward and also expressed his gratitude, saying, "We are extremely grateful."

Before coming to find Bang, Bane had already considered this situation. The Sword Saint Society is not some nobody in this world. For example, S-class hero Atomic Samurai is a member of the Sword Saint Society, and the sword masters in it are quite powerful.

He had no connections, so naturally he couldn't just go directly to them. After all, the Sword Saint Society wasn't a dojo that opened its doors to all disciples without welcoming anyone.

If you suddenly approach someone asking for advice, they might think you're there to cause trouble, which is really inappropriate.

As an authority in the martial arts world, Bang must have certain connections with these people. For example, he has a good relationship with Atomic Samurai. If Bang could lend a hand, many things would be much easier. That's the power of connections!

After settling the matter with Zoro, Bang changed the subject, saying, "Speaking of which, you lot are all incredibly strong. What are your thoughts on heroes?"

Upon hearing the topic, Saitama became interested and was the first to speak: "Being a hero is great! I'm on the path to becoming a hero right now!"

Bang's expression brightened upon hearing this, and he asked with great curiosity, "Really? You must be a person of great strength as well?"

When it comes to praising Saitama, Genos is the first to speak up, saying earnestly, "To be honest, Saitama's strength has already surpassed the ordinary and is invincible. Even Bane thinks so."

"Mr. Bane?" Bang looked at Bane in surprise, not expecting him to be a teacher.

Bane's face twitched a couple of times, but he ultimately didn't object to Genos's title, and then said, "That's right, Saitama is extremely strong, I think he's truly invincible."

Bang had already witnessed Bane's strength; he was formidable. And Saitama, whom Bane had praised so highly, was even more so. Therefore, Bang asked with even greater curiosity, "Mr. Saitama, forgive my ignorance, but I've never heard of you before. What rank of hero are you in the Hero Association? And what is your ranking?"

Saitama looked puzzled and asked, "Hero Association? What does that mean?"

Banggu? ? ?

(End of this chapter)