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Chapter 340: Chapter 340: Fair Trade?
Chapter 340: Chapter 340: Fair Trade?
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People and their constitutions cannot be generalized to be comparable.
Some struggle, and some have it easy.
The power of Conqueror's Haki was fully awakened in Colt's body the moment he came to this world.
In an instant, it had reached an incomparably deep level.
Haki, at its core, was simply the energy produced by the spirit and body.
When it comes to manipulating energy, Colt, who had become one with the divine tree, had reached a level beyond comprehension.
Even Ōtsutsuki Kaguya and Isshiki, members of a high-level alien race, could not compare to
him.
In the past, Colt had primarily utilized [Armament Haki] and [Observation Haki].
His Conqueror's Haki had remained dormant, never unleashed.
However, Boa Hancock's unintentional move today piqued Colt's interest.
When she attempted to overwhelm him with her Conqueror's Haki, it only seemed fair to strike back with his own.
Though it was his first time using it, and he lacked full control, the results were... excessive. An overwhelming surge of Conqueror's Haki erupted from Colt's body, unrestrained.
The world turned colorless, and an eerie silence enveloped the surroundings. Moments later-
Boom!
The clear skies darkened.
Thunderclouds amassed, violent lightning roared across the heavens, and the previously tranquil sea erupted into a restless tsunami.
An aura of dominion shot into the skies, shaking the very foundation of the world.
Countless Sea Kings fainted, their massive bodies tossed lifelessly into the ocean, barely creating ripples.
As far as the eye could see, scenes of devastation and chaos unfolded, resembling the end of the world.
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Far away in the New World, figures like Madara, Sasuke, and the Red-Haired Emperor-one of the Four Emperors-paused in their activities.
At the Navy Headquarters, Naruto and Aokiji, immersed in their duties, felt their hearts skip a beat.
They instinctively looked to the sky, only to see nothing out of the ordinary.
Their confusion grew as they exchanged glances.
Madara, seated in the rebuilt Shogun Mansion, narrowed his eyes in thought.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
"Colt? Could it be him?"
The sensation of unease pointed directly to him.
This was no coincidence.
The strong have their instincts, and Madara's told him that Colt was the only one capable of causing such a disturbance.
The so-called Four Emperors?
"They didn't deserve such credit.
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At the same time, in Mariejois, within the Sacred Land, the figure seated on the Void Throne trembled briefly before regaining composure.
"An illusion? No... Why did I feel fear?" came a faint muttering.
Then...
"Investigate..." came the cold command.
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On Amazon Lily, the Kuja warriors collapsed to the ground, unconscious. Even Hancock, their Empress, knelt weakly, pale and drenched in sweat.
Despite her Conqueror's Haki, she struggled to remain conscious.
The immense gap between her and Colt's power left her trembling.
Regret filled her heart.
If she hadn't awakened Conqueror's Haki, she could've blissfully fainted like her sisters.
The mental agony of enduring Colt's overwhelming energy felt like her soul was being ripped
apart.
Colt approached her, crouching to meet her at eye level.
"Apologies, Empress. It seems I overdid it."
Though his words expressed regret, his expression betrayed no sincerity.
Colt had long since lost a proper sense of his own strength.
He knew he was strong-exceptionally so-but his exact limits remained unknown.
Even after restraining himself, the destruction he caused exceeded expectations.
Perhaps next time he should use even less than 30% of his strength.
Lifting Hancock's chin with a hand, Colt locked eyes with her misty gaze.
"Now, tell me how Amazon Lily trains Haki."
His voice was soft yet commanding as he leaned closer to her ear.
Hancock instinctively wanted to refuse, but his grip on her chin left no room for defiance.
Looking around, she saw her people collapsed on the ground.
"Hancock, you wouldn't want your people to suffer further because of your pride, would
you?"
Faced with the overwhelming presence of Colt, Hancock finally relented.
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Inside the palace, Hancock retrieved a few books from a hidden mechanism in the side hall.
"These contain the methods to train Haki," she said reluctantly.
Colt flipped through the book briefly, confirming its authenticity.
"When you get what you want, please leave my country at once," Hancock pleaded, choosing
her words carefully.
Despite her prideful nature, even she could recognize the insurmountable difference in
strength between them.
He was the predator, and she was the prey.
Yet, resentment lingered in her heart. To her, this was nothing short of a robbery.
Colt shook his head with a faint smile.
"You misunderstood. I came to make a trade, not to rob you. You've given me these books,
but I haven't paid my end of the bargain yet."
"No need. Leaving my island will suffice as payment," Hancock snapped, turning her back to
him.
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Colt suddenly moved, and Hancock panicked.
"What are you doing?!" she shouted as the sound of fabric tearing echoed.
"Relax. This might hurt a little," Colt replied calmly.
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Ten minutes later, Hancock stood before Colt in a fresh outfit, her expression conflicted.
The mark on her back-the source of her deepest nightmares-was gone.
"Thank you," she whispered.
"It was a fair trade," Colt replied.
Tossing the Haki training books back to her, he added, "I've memorized everything."
'I'll share it with the Ninja Alliance.'
Without another word, Colt began walking toward the pier, ready to leave.
Hancock silently followed him, stopping at the shore as he boarded his ship.
"What's your name?" she called out.
Colt glanced back with a slight smirk.
"Colt. Kamiyo Colt."
With that, the ship turned, and Colt sailed away from Amazon Lily.