One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

"Then I'll take you to the Pokémon world today!"

His original plan for today was indeed not to bring Luffy into the game world.

After all, once you leave the Tsukimi Cave, you'll be in Cerulean City.

Cerulean City's Cerulean Gym is dominated by Water-type Pokémon, which are not types that Luffy is good at dealing with.

but……

Considering that the Cerulean Dojo will likely contribute a lot of experience, perhaps letting Luffy consume that experience and level up ahead of time is a good idea.

In any case, with such a significant level advantage, those Water-type Pokémon are unlikely to cause any trouble.

In truth, Crimson had always harbored a suspicion...

That is, Luffy has not yet mastered Armament Haki, possibly because his physique or other conditions have not yet met the requirements.

Although, judging from the storyline two years later, with the guidance of a master and some techniques, even someone who isn't very strong can awaken Armament Haki.

But there are so many pirates in the New World who know Armament Haki, it's impossible for each of them to have a master to guide them.

So Crimson proposed a bold hypothesis...

That is, when the physique or spirit reaches a certain level, the human body may naturally awaken Armament Haki!

From a fantasy perspective, Armament Haki is essentially an application of the power of blood and qi.

When one's Qi and blood are strong and abundant enough, everything may become second nature.

In Loguetown, Smoker, a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, is waiting for them.

Although Red had already devised a way to deal with Smoker...

However, if Luffy can learn Armament Haki as soon as possible, it will save him a lot of energy.

"Really?!"

"Awesome, Crimson!!!"

"Yada! Wuhu!"

Upon hearing that Red had agreed to take him to the Pokémon world again, Luffy immediately became so excited that he did several somersaults.

"You bastard..."

Red shook his head helplessly, but then he shouted at Luffy:

"Let me make this clear beforehand, I'll only allow you to be willful this once!"

"From now on, whoever I bring into the Pokémon world must follow my plan!"

"Hehe, no problem, Red!" Luffy somersaulted to Red and grinned as he assured him.

Then he said to Zoro with a slightly apologetic tone:

"I'm sorry, Zoro, I promise I'll never try to take things from you again!"

"But after sparring with you, I have a feeling that I'm about to master that move!"

"So I want to go to the Pokémon world and try it out..."

Chapter 23 The Restlessness of Armament Haki (Please continue reading~)

"That move..." Crimson was slightly taken aback, feeling both surprised and somewhat incredulous.

He asked uncertainly, "You mean... Armament Haki!?"

"Ah!" Luffy nodded, raised his fist and stared intently, "I think... I can feel a strange power inside my body..."

"I just don't know how to use it the way Crimson suggested!"

"Actually, I had this feeling after you taught me how to headbutt, Crimson, but it's stronger now."

"What did you say!?"

Crimson suddenly stood up excitedly.

Pokémon moves can even help Luffy train in Armament Haki!?

and many more!

A sudden inspiration flashed in his crimson mind:

"If Armament Haki is really, as I think, a manifestation of the power of blood and energy..."

"Isn't the Normal-type energy of Pokémon also a way of developing the body's potential?"

There might actually be some connection between these two things!

"interesting."

His crimson eyes flashed, and he smiled faintly, pursing his lips.

If this guess is true, then he really underestimated the machine's capabilities before!

By learning general-type moves, one gains control over their body, and with the increased physical abilities gained from leveling up...

Perhaps with this ability, he could even enable Nami, a partner who is not suited for close combat, to use Armament Haki!

Furthermore, since Armament Haki can be learned in this way...

Is it possible to train Observation Haki through sensory Pokémon moves such as Foresight, Vision, and Mind's Eye...?

Or perhaps they could use techniques that enhance mental strength to awaken Conqueror's Haki in their companions!?

"My goodness!"

Suddenly, I noticed the correct way to use the machine was displayed in bright red.

"It seems that in addition to speedrunning progress, I should also pay attention to other uses of the game world."

He muttered to himself, then looked up and praised:

"Well done, Luffy!"

"Perfect! Now that you've found the opportunity to master Armament Haki, you'll be in charge of guiding Zoro's training from now on!"

"No problem, leave it to me!" Luffy patted his chest confidently and laughed heartily.

Even though he had no idea how to teach others...

At this point, Crimson added:

"Armament Haki is an essential ability for navigating the Grand Line!"

"It can not only enhance attack and defense, but also deal with troublesome Logia-type Devil Fruit users."

"If we don't even know Armament Haki, we might be countered and killed by Logia-type Devil Fruit users as soon as we enter the Grand Line!"

"Countless ignorant pirates have perished along the Grand Line."

"I don't want to be one of them."

"You two, never underestimate the Grand Line!"

At this point, Crimson paused suddenly, glancing thoughtfully at Nami before continuing:

"For example, the Arlong Pirates, currently the strongest pirate crew in the East Blue..."

"Huh!?" Nami, who hadn't shown much interest in the topic of training, suddenly stopped and stared at it with trembling eyes.

Crimson continued:

"They were originally just some remnants of the Fishman Pirates, trash who couldn't even be considered a name in the New World, the latter half of the Grand Line..."

"But now, in this East China Sea, he can occupy the mountains and become a king, rendering the navy powerless, and becoming a local tyrant who oppresses mankind!"

"It is precisely because such phenomena occur so frequently that the East China Sea is known as the weakest sea!"

"Is the trash of the New World the strongest in the East Blue?"

"Looks like I've really been living in a well all these years, seeing things from the bottom of my own lap."

Zoro quickly understood the meaning behind Red's words and chuckled to himself.

However, the moment he placed his hand on the hilt of the sword, an endless fighting spirit rose and burned within him.

He immediately addressed the crimson figure in a resounding voice:

"Don't worry, First Mate Crimson!"

"No matter the cost, I will definitely master Armament Haki before entering the Grand Line!"

"I don't want to hold our pirate crew back!"

Luffy is incredibly strong, Akame possesses mysterious abilities, and Nami has top-tier navigation skills praised by Akame...

Compared to them, I, who only have a little reputation in the East Blue, am really out of place in this pirate crew!

I'm so weak!!

Zoro quietly clenched his fist.

I haven't felt this sense of loss in many years.

A thought flashed through his mind, and Zoro said earnestly to Luffy:

"Luffy, I'm counting on you from now on!!!"

"Hehe~ We're partners!"

Luffy patted Zoro on the back, and despite not having mastered Armament Haki himself, he said with complete confidence:

Leave everything to me!

"crimson!"

At that moment, Nami, who had been silent all along, spoke up, causing the crimson-faced man with his back to her to raise a brow.

"Finally couldn't hold back anymore?"

He sighed inwardly, then pretended to be nonchalant and looked back.

"What's wrong, Nami?"

"You just... were you talking about the Arlong Pirates?"