One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

Under Rayleigh's suppression, the tavern, which was on the verge of chaos, quieted down once again.

Rayleigh looked up, and a white light reflected through his round glasses.

"So... what's the deal with these young people?"

He asked Xia Qi questions as if nothing had just happened.

However, it was easy to tell from his slow pace that his attention was now entirely focused on Luffy and the others.

Shakky chuckled, knowing that the Straw Hat Pirates meant no harm, or rather, that they were confident enough in Rayleigh's strength.

"Can't you see that?"

"These young people... came specifically to become your apprentices and learn skills!"

Chapter 288 Rayleigh: Get out of the way, I'm going to mislead the young! (Seeking monthly votes~)

"Senior Rayleigh."

Just after Shakky finished speaking, Red, who was the Straw Hat crew's diplomatic envoy, immediately stepped forward and politely said:

"I'm sorry to disturb your secluded life."

"However, we have come here with no ill intentions. Just as Ms. Shakky said, we are here to learn from you how to apply Haki at a higher level!"

His crimson body released a small amount of Conqueror's Haki once again, but this time he did not convert it into offensive pressure. Instead, he tried to wrap it around his fist.

However, even a martial arts genius like Luffy struggles to master the advanced technique of Conqueror's Haki entangling the body, so how could Akane possibly master it so easily?

As a faint, dark bolt of lightning flashed in the air, the invisible Conqueror's Haki instantly burst open like a bubble and disappeared.

Crimson continued:

"The entanglement of Conqueror's Haki, the external release and internal destruction of Armament Haki, the precognition of the future with Observation Haki..."

"A power that only the strongest in the world can wield!"

"We would be grateful if Mr. Rayleigh would be so kind as to impart all these skills to us."

"In contrast, our Straw Hat Pirates will inherit the will of the Roger Pirates, complete and surpass you, and achieve all glory!"

"To become the new pinnacle of piracy!!!"

"The new pinnacle of piracy!?"

A bright white light suddenly flashed across Raleigh's round lens.

His expression suddenly changed as he was marveling at how Red had managed to grasp the information on the future development of the three types of Haki in the first half of the Grand Line, and he revealed a smile of great interest.

"What incredibly arrogant brats!"

"Hey! This isn't arrogance, uncle!"

Just then, Luffy stepped forward, his dissatisfaction written all over his face, and shouted at Rayleigh:

"I'm going to be the Pirate King!!!"

Peng!

The crisp sound of fists colliding with palms represented the turmoil in Luffy's heart at that moment.

Upon hearing this, Rayleigh suddenly raised his head, his aged but clear eyes sweeping over the Straw Hat crew.

Ultimately, the image focuses on Luffy's straw hat.

Suddenly, the long-forgotten memories in his mind loosened inexplicably, and a figure from the past suddenly appeared and began to overlap with Luffy in front of him.

If he had any doubts before, after seeing Luffy's expression now, he was certain...

“Monkey D. Luffy…” Rayleigh’s eyes flashed as he said in a deep voice, “That straw hat you’re wearing, Shanks gave it to you, didn’t he!?”

"Huh? Uncle, you know Shanks!?"

Luffy, who had been exuding an imposing aura, was momentarily stunned.

Usopp was speechless:

"Have you forgotten, Luffy!?"

"Shanks and this Uncle Rayleigh in front of me are both members of Roger's pirate crew..."

"Isn't this information that Crimson told us a long time ago!?"

"Huh!? Oh right~"

Luffy, who had just been so defiant, instantly turned into a dazed figure, slamming his fist in realization and muttering to himself:

"Yes, yes, Crimson said it, he definitely said it."

"Soga soga..."

"You idiot!"

Zoro and Sanji walked up to Luffy, looking helpless.

Didn't we agree to stay cool together and give Roger's vice-captain a hard time?

Now that you've suddenly shown this expression, how are we supposed to continue the act?

Don't you know that makes us look really silly?

At this moment, even the other members of the Straw Hat crew showed expressions of shame.

Upon seeing this, Rayleigh and Shakky chuckled.

"Hahahaha..."

Rayleigh's eyes were fixed on Luffy, a hint of nostalgia on his face.

"I think I know why Shanks gave you that straw hat!"

As he spoke, he looked at Crimson again:

"You're still not satisfied with defeating a Marine Admiral!?"

"That's certainly impressive!"

"For the sake of what you just said, I'll let this old man mislead you one more time!"

"Ah!?" The corner of her crimson lips twitched slightly.

Even though he knew Rayleigh was being modest, he couldn't help but say helplessly:

"Please don't say that, Rayleigh-senpai."

I've been praising your teaching abilities the whole time.

If what you say comes true, I'll accept being embarrassed...

We can't really go to the New World to find Kaido and ask him for tips on how to use Conqueror's Haki to entwine things, can we?

A thousand thoughts flashed through her mind, and suddenly Crimson stepped forward with a serious expression and pleaded:

"And also, Senior Rayleigh..."

"While I don't doubt your teaching abilities, nor am I worried that you won't be able to guide Luffy and the others well, and I'm certainly not afraid that you won't know where to begin..."

"In short, can the teaching method be carried out as I wish?!"

"........."

Rayleigh: I suspect you're implying something about me, but I have no proof.

……

……

A moment later.

The Sabaody Archipelago, a small island group that has been reduced to ruins.

Rayleigh led the Straw Hat trio to an open space.

Red, along with the rest of the Straw Hat crew and Shakky, found a relatively clean spot in the ruins.

"Well, although the location is a bit cramped, there doesn't seem to be any better option in the short term."

Rayleigh ripped off his robe and flung it forcefully at a distant tree branch.

Then he slowly took off his long robe, revealing a strong physique with perfectly proportioned muscles, as if it contained boundless power.

It's hard to imagine that Rayleigh was already 76 years old at this time!

He assumed a certain posture, and a powerful aura emanated from his body.

On the opposite side, Luffy and his two companions also took their stances, forming a triangular formation that surrounded Rayleigh.

An invisible aura rose up once again.

Even though they already knew that their Conqueror's Haki was no match for Rayleigh's, and now that Red was missing...

But at this moment, Luffy and his two companions suddenly unleashed a powerful burst of Conqueror's Haki.

In an instant, the entire ruins seemed to be swept away by a fierce storm.

The sky and earth changed color, and dust flew everywhere!

……

……

Meanwhile, on a tall building not far away...

Usopp looked puzzled and worried.

"Is this method really feasible, Crimson?"

"Although the opponent is the vice-captain of the Roger Pirates, facing the combined forces of Luffy and his two companions at the same time..."

"Isn't this going too far in bullying the elderly?"

Clearly, Usopp's concerns were not directed at Luffy.

On the contrary, they were afraid of giving the Straw Hat Pirates a bad reputation for disrespecting the elderly and caring for the young.

After witnessing Lorelei's Pokémon prowess, he knew exactly how powerful the ability to easily defeat an opponent without relying on any items truly was!