One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

"Don't worry, Usopp."

In response to Usopp's question, Crimson calmly replied.

"I've already told Luffy and the others not to use Pokémon powers unless absolutely necessary."

"With their current base stats, they're still a long way from being able to fight a powerhouse like Rayleigh!"

"Oh, I see."

Upon hearing this, Usopp nodded in understanding.

If that's the case, then I can understand it.

After all, for Luffy and his crew, not being able to use the power of Pokémon is like not being able to use various insects and seeds; it's practically a complete castration of their strength.

This was actually Red's idea to prevent Rayleigh from "misleading his students."

By using the three types of Haki in battle, Luffy and his crew can directly experience the various applications of Haki techniques!

Because they cannot stay in the Sabaody Archipelago for too long, this simple and efficient teaching method is the most suitable for them.

Moreover, it's a rare opportunity to get Rayleigh to come out of retirement, and Red's minimum expectation for this training is that Luffy will at least learn how to use Conqueror's Haki to entangle!

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boom!!!

Just as Red and the others were chatting, the battle between Luffy, his two companions, and Rayleigh on the open ground suddenly began!

Since they couldn't use the power of Pokémon, the three of them pulled out all the stops with their best skills.

Then, Luffy, a martial god with dark red markings all over his body, took the lead in attacking.

With a speed even faster than a shave, he delivered a punch directly to the spot where Rayleigh was.

The enormous fist shadow smashed a crater several meters deep into the open space.

However, the next second, Luffy's body was suddenly picked up like a ball and then slammed into the nearby ruins.

"A combination of Armament Haki and Devil Fruit power!?"

"No wonder you were able to defeat Admiral Kizaru..."

Standing in the deep pit, Rayleigh felt the force coming from his arm and couldn't help but praise Luffy.

To possess such ability at such a young age...

Luffy's potential certainly deserves that straw hat.

However, at that moment, a jet-black shadow, as sharp as lightning, suddenly descended from the sky.

Zoro was surrounded by eerie, dark ghostly energy, and his three long swords were also imbued with this energy.

"Three-Sword Style: Demon Slash!!!"

Whoosh! ! !

There are no overly flashy special effects, nor an overly overwhelming momentum.

It was as if everything was happening in another dimension, and Zoro's figure appeared directly in front of Rayleigh as if by teleportation.

Although he didn't have any Pokémon energy attached, Zoro's use of Ghost-type sword techniques after acquiring the Ghost attribute was a departure from his usual sweeping and powerful style.

Even their fighting postures became illusory.

"What!?"

Rayleigh was slightly surprised as he experienced the demonic swordsmanship for the first time.

His Observation Haki failed to detect how Zoro appeared in front of him from the air.

However, without the support of dragon-attribute energy, Zoro's strength is ultimately greatly reduced, at most reaching the level of an elite vice admiral.

Rayleigh only needed to use a little force to successfully block Zoro's slash.

The next second, the Armament Haki that was originally attached to his fist suddenly erupted.

"Your name is Roronoa Zoro, right?!"

Rayleigh, not forgetting the true purpose of this battle, suddenly looked up at Zoro and reminded him:

"Okay..."

"This is how you use Armament Haki to project your power!!!"

Peng! ! ! !

Like a giant cannonball landing right between Rayleigh and Zoro, a violent shockwave suddenly erupted, instantly sending Zoro's body flying.

However, in that instant, a figure completely enveloped in flames suddenly appeared behind Rayleigh.

"Hmph, you green algae-headed guy, you're such a weakling!"

Sanji, who could still unleash a massive flame with his technologically advanced body even without Pokémon energy, scoffed.

After activating the Speed-Speed ​​Fruit's power, he moved as fast as lightning, kicking straight at Rayleigh's back amidst endless flames.

"That's an incredible speed!"

At this moment, Rayleigh had lost count of how many times he had marveled at the power of the Straw Hat's three main fighters.

Fortunately, his old body is not yet to the point of being unable to move.

With his Observation Haki, Rayleigh had already figured out Sanji's attack route.

That's why he was even more amazed by Zoro's strange movement technique just now.

boom!!!

Before Sanji could even call out the name of the kick, Rayleigh stomped hard on the ground.

His body instantly moved to the side, causing Sanji's raging fiery kick to strike an empty space with a loud bang.

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"Is this the world's top level of power?"

"Isn't that a bit too strong?!"

Even though they knew that Luffy and his two companions hadn't used their full power, seeing them being toyed with by Rayleigh and sent flying one by one...

The Straw Hat crew, watching from afar, finally couldn't help but sigh.

With her arms crossed over her chest, Nami, who had the Weather Stick nestled between her mysterious cleavage, clicked her tongue in amazement.

"Will we only face enemies like these when we arrive in the new world?!"

"more or less!"

Crimson calmly replied from the side:

"On the contrary, we are facing an enemy even stronger than Rayleigh!"

Rayleigh is powerful, but he's only at the level of one of the Four Emperors.

According to typical anime world settings, the One Piece world will eventually reach a point where Admirals are as common as dogs and the Four Emperors are everywhere.

Therefore, in order to deal with powerful enemies in the future, the Straw Hat crew must at least reach the level of all admirals to meet Akane's expectations for the Straw Hat Pirates.

"Even stronger than Rayleigh-senpai... The New World is truly terrifying."

Upon hearing this, Chopper, who was recently researching a new form of the Human-Human Fruit, immediately trembled with fear.

Usopp, on the other hand, stepped forward to show off.

"Hehe, don't worry, Chopper!"

"Once we get to the new world, you'd better cling to my leg!"

"Franky and I are ready to start creating a brand new Green Goblin Armor, with ice attributes!"

"Before long, you'll be able to become a new Armor Hero, just like me!!!"

"Wow!!! Really? Usopp and Franky!?"

"Thank you so much!!!"

Chopper, who was initially worried about a powerful enemy, immediately shouted excitedly upon hearing this.

For a moment, the entire Straw Hat crew was filled with laughter and joy.

Xia Qi, who was standing to the side, was secretly lost in thought as she watched this scene unfold.

"After witnessing Rayleigh's strength, he showed absolutely no fear..."

"The Straw Hat crew's strength may be even greater than what was written in the intelligence."

Chapter 289: Clearing Rayleigh's Name! (Seeking monthly votes~)

Xia Qi sighed inwardly.

In fact, the shock that the Straw Hat crew brought to her and Rayleigh was far beyond their imagination!

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"Are these three young people really newcomers who just entered the Grand Line this year!?"

After the massive battle lasted for more than ten minutes, Rayleigh, who was still in complete control, couldn't help but feel a wave of shock as he looked at Luffy and his two companions, who were only breathing a little rapidly.

Sanji's cyborg body goes without saying; any injury can be completely healed within seconds, plus the fact that his battle armor has no weaknesses...

This makes him, despite his fairly well-proportioned physique, worthy of being rated as the Straw Hat Pirates' strongest tank!

After gaining the Dragon-type Pokémon attribute, his attacks, like Zoro's, inexplicably became fierce, filled with an aura of destruction and devastation.

Luffy, with his regenerative abilities, is a bug-level chosen one. After entering Ultimate Gear Fourth, he is arguably the only one present who poses a threat to Rayleigh.

Zoro's demonic swordsmanship also showcases power beyond the rules of the pirate world.

"No wonder he was able to make a name for himself and get ahead of all the new pirates, but..."