One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

"Speaking of which..."

V turned to look at von Clay, who had fully recovered under his care.

"I never expected to run into you here, Xiao Feng."

"V, do you know him?" Vivi leaned over in confusion.

She recognized him immediately; the transvestite-dressed man in front of her was none other than Mr. 2, a senior agent of Baroque Works.

V pushed up his glasses slightly and smiled: "I wouldn't say I know him, but I've heard his story."

"Bon Clay, a user of the Imitation Fruit, possesses the power to transform into other people."

"Although he is a member of the underworld, he values ​​friendship very much, which makes him quite an interesting character."

"So I tend to believe his explanation."

"Wow~ Brother V, thank you for trusting me!"

Upon hearing this, the bound von Clay's eyes immediately reddened, and he burst into tears.

"I just can't stand Mr. 3's despicable methods!"

"How noble and moving is the battle between giant warriors! How can we allow such purity and dignity to be tainted by despicable traps and lies!"

"Alright, alright." V quickly waved his hand, signaling him to shut up.

Does this guy have no idea how ugly he looks crying like this?

He then turned to Dorry and Brogy and said:

"You two get up too."

"Oh, right~" V suddenly seemed to remember something and asked, "Do either of you... know Observation Haki?"

"Observation Haki?"

Dorry and Brogy looked up abruptly, blinking in surprise.

Dongli said, "We know a little about that kind of thing, but we're not experts."

For powerful individuals, dual-color Haki is almost a basic requirement; the only difference lies in the strength of the two colors.

However, upon hearing this, V suddenly grinned:

"That's wonderful!"

He turned and waved to Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji.

"How about this, as long as you can teach my three companions Observation Haki, we'll wipe the slate clean and pretend nothing ever happened."

"Don't worry, all three of them are geniuses, one in a million. They learn things very quickly."

"Really!?"

Donald and Brogy suddenly looked up in surprise.

Being deceived by treacherous people and nearly killing someone is an utter disgrace to the honor they despise.

Upon hearing that V was willing to wipe the slate clean, Dorry and Brogy felt an indescribable surge of excitement and relief.

To be nearly made a grave mistake due to the machinations of a treacherous person is a heavy disgrace for a giant warrior who upholds honor.

Now that they have received forgiveness, they are naturally extremely grateful and eager to do something to make amends.

As for teaching Observation Haki...

This was not a difficult task for them at all.

They have already witnessed Luffy's abilities firsthand, and Zoro and Sanji, being companions, must also possess extraordinary talents.

Moreover, let alone just instructing three people, they would be more than happy to teach the entire Straw Hat crew.

After all, for giants who live up to three hundred years, time is never something to be stingy with.

And so, the Straw Hat crew temporarily settled on Little Garden Island.

……

……

As the sun sets, the primeval forest in the small garden is dyed a golden red.

Dongli and Broggi stood in an open space, their expressions serious, and said:

"Observation Haki is an extension of the mind and perception."

"It's not about seeing with your eyes, but about hearing with your heart."

"In battle, the enemy's intentions and the trajectory of their attacks will leave 'sounds' in the air."

"Learning to listen to these voices will allow you to predict everything."

Luffy sat cross-legged on the ground, his rubber arm supporting his chin, a rare look of focused concentration on his face.

Zoro then asked thoughtfully:

"I have experienced all of these things during the battle, but why haven't I felt the Observation Haki you mentioned?"

Dongli laughed heartily: "I can tell you must be a warrior with keen senses."

“You’re right. Observation Haki is indeed very similar to your perception of danger, but there are also slight differences.”

Brogy patted his chest sheepishly, "The best way to awaken Observation Haki is to push yourself in actual combat—especially when facing attacks that cannot be detected by the eyes."

"An attack that can't be caught by the eyes?" Sanji asked, a cigarette dangling from his lips, his eyes sharpening.

“That’s right.” Dongli continued, pointing to a giant tree in the distance. “For example, you can cover your eyes and avoid attacks from all directions.”

"When vision is deprived, other senses are forced to amplify, which is one of the opportunities for awakening the senses of sight and hearing."

Luffy, however, couldn't contain his impatience any longer. "So, you still need to train, right?"

“V!” he suddenly shouted.

“Coming!” V, who was already prepared, responded immediately.

The next moment, three black straps landed precisely in the hands of Luffy and his two companions.

V raised his hand, and pale smoke billowed from his palm, quickly condensing into several floating, fist-sized mist balls in the air.

“These fog balls will move and attack randomly, and their speed will increase.” V said to Luffy and his two companions, “Blindfold yourselves and try to dodge them.”

"Remember, don't use your eyes—use your heart to feel their presence."

The training of Observation Haki is simple in some ways, but complex in others.

It's like a thin sheet of paper separating a window from a window.

No one dares to expose it; you can only vaguely see the world behind the paper.

In fact, V had done similar training on Luffy and his crew before, but with little effect.

Now, with Dorry and Brogy, two guys who know a lot about Haki, as their teachers...

He believed that with Luffy and his crew's talent and hard work, their progress would be astonishing.

After all, Observation Haki isn't some complicated ability.

What kind of teacher would it take to learn that it would take one or two years?

Right, Mr. Rayleigh?

Chapter 65 A Stormy Night (Bonus Chapter for Boss Concrete Army's Monthly Ticket!)

"Hey Luffy, V! Something terrible has happened!"

On the second day of our camping trip on Little Garden Island, the sea breeze carried the unique humid scent of a tropical island across the open space.

Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji, under the guidance of Dorry and Brogy, are blindfolded and dodging the fog balls condensed by V in an open area, their clothes already soaked with sweat.

Under the shade of a tree not far away, Nami and Vivi were planning ahead for Alabasta's trade specialties.

Just then, a flurry of footsteps shattered the morning's tranquility.

Usopp rushed into the camp, panting, clutching a stack of bright yellow papers tightly in his hand.

"What's wrong, Usopp?"

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to him.

Luffy pulled off the black cloth covering his face and asked curiously.

"Oh no! Luffy..." Usopp gasped for breath, but still managed to say, "Your bounty has been increased, and V and Zoro have also been given bounties by the Navy!"

"What? Really!?"

Luffy's eyes instantly turned golden, and he excitedly rushed to Usopp's side.

Upon hearing this, the others also gathered around.

Even Dorry and Brogy lowered their enormous heads in curiosity.

There were three reward notices in total, the paper was brand new, and the smell of ink had not yet dissipated.

The first one is Luffy's—

Monkey D. Luffy, the Straw Hat Puppet Master

[Bounty: 2 million Berries]

[Let's not discuss life or death!]

The portrait of Luffy still features his signature wide grin, but with his bounty exceeding 100 million, the clarity is noticeably improved by more than one level.

"Wow! Two hundred million Berries!" Luffy's eyes widened, and he cheered, holding up the bounty poster. "It's gone up! It's higher than when it was in the East Blue!"

"Is this the price for defeating a naval warship?" Nami stared at the number on the bounty poster, her voice trembling.

Aside from Usopp, she was probably the one in the Straw Hat crew who least wanted the Straw Hats to become famous.

Fighting for your life with a huge bounty on your head is nowhere near as satisfying as making a fortune quietly.

Luffy smiled broadly and then produced a second bounty poster:

【Modifier V】