"Armament Haki: Tekkai!!!"
Although the Armament Haki quality was mediocre and only covered a small part of the abdomen, the color and texture were unmistakable!
Everyone present could see it clearly, especially Doll, who also completely relied on physical combat. Her eyes blazed with light as she stared intently at the "master instructor" Orin.
As expected!!!
Orin didn't lie yesterday!!!
If he said he would teach Haki, then he definitely would!
"As expected of the subordinate I admire, I am very satisfied, Virgo."
In a voice meant only for the two of them, Orin spoke to Virgo.
These words filled Virgo with honor; to be personally praised by Orin-sama was something extraordinary.
"The honor is mine, Orin-sama."
A quiet reply, but immediately afterward, Orin's foot landed on Virgo's abdomen.
A violent impact surged through his body. The exaggerated hardness and force of the Armament Haki prevented the newly awakened Virgo from dying, but he was still gravely injured and collapsed into unconsciousness.
Praise is praise, but if it's time to put someone to sleep, a kick will put them to sleep—
This was a tradition passed down through generations.
Even so, it was enough to make people look at him in a new light.
That rookie, Virgo, had actually survived under Orin's hands. Even if Orin held back, it was already an honor.
No one would call Virgo weak; they were only stunned by the speed of his Haki advancement.
Especially those Navy personnel who had fought Virgo back when he was a junior officer—
That Virgo!!
Had truly mastered Haki's power!!!
That newcomer who recently arrived at Navy Headquarters alongside them!!!
Every Navy member who masters Haki, without exception, even at the lowest level, can eventually become a Rear Admiral.
With a little effort, and if they cultivate Haki to a slightly higher level, they could become a Vice Admiral at Headquarters and take command of a naval base at sea.
Some captains might never achieve such a transformation in their lifetime, but today,
Everyone witnessed a miracle!!!
Five kicks, and Armament Haki was rapidly mastered!!!
What could be more outrageous than this!!!
The path to becoming a Navy-level master was right before their eyes!!!
Even if it seemed like a dream, the fact was undeniable:
They had to admit that the "hit-to-train" method Orin-sama had taught really worked!!!
"So, who's next?"
Orin instructed a nearby soldier to take the gravely injured Virgo away for bandaging, a faint smile of a master appearing on his face, filled with satisfaction.
This feeling of being a teacher—watching students under his feet, even if they were beaten to near death, yet still excited—was exhilarating.
As Orin's voice fell, countless students raised their hands one after another, full of enthusiasm.
To become stronger, many of them were willing to risk it all!!!
However, Orin only asked symbolically, as he had already promised Doll that he would help her awaken Haki.
"Then… it's you."
He called Doll's name. She saluted and stepped forward.
Orin looked at the valiant Doll before him and softened slightly, merely beckoning.
"Come on."
Doll's eyes were fixed on Orin, the man who had become a sort of friend, yet she didn't dare relax even a bit.
"Don't hold back just because I'm a woman, Orin!!!"
Her words fell, and she raised her fist in a Soru stance.
But she didn't choose a back attack; instead, she opted for a swift offensive.
A rapid and fierce attack almost instantly surged toward Orin's body. This was Doll's signature physical combat move, known for both speed and power.
"Don't worry, Doll, everyone's the same."
With a sudden, rapid movement, Orin avoided the ultra-fast series of attacks effortlessly, relying solely on his physical skill and Observation Haki, without using any Devil Fruit ability.
By the last strike, Orin's large hand directly caught Doll's fist.
"Nani!!!"
Her fist was suddenly gripped. Doll instinctively tried to pull back but felt as if she were restrained by a thousand-pound chain, unable to move an inch.
Orin's figure loomed before her like a mountain.
Not just in height, but in aura.
"Your physical combat is indeed impressive, Doll. Your Rokushiki technique and combat skills are commendable, but…"
Orin's fist, covered in Armament Haki, showed no admiration or desire toward the opposite sex—only the stern seriousness of a teacher.
"Only the power of Haki"
"Can truly rise above everything."
Orin didn't knock her out with a single blow, but when his fist struck Doll's abdomen, her beautiful eyes rolled white.
The bile she vomited even splashed onto Orin's face.
Stepping back several paces, Doll clutched her stomach and gritted her teeth, staring at the man who had once laughed and chatted with her.
Only now did she truly realize the abyssal gap between herself and this man.
Orin didn't give her a moment to catch her breath. Pressure maxed, he stepped lightly and was instantly in front of Doll, delivering a calm horizontal kick.
Doll bent backward, barely dodging it.
Of course, Orin hadn't fully activated Observation Haki intentionally, but even so, her reaction speed was impressive.
Seizing the opportunity, Doll arched her back, planted her hands on the ground, and thrust her long legs upward, aiming for Orin's jaw.
But it failed; Orin easily dodged.
Immediately afterward, Doll's long, powerful legs wrapped around Orin's shoulders, and with a smooth movement…
Orin's neck was locked tightly between her legs.
"What a tempting position~"
Orin, of course, saw Doll's intent.
The neck is one of the body's most vulnerable areas, and with strong leg muscles wrapped around it, a simple twist could easily topple most people. It was a classic leverage move.
But Orin was different. Doll didn't know that his superhuman strength was enough to resist even powerful legs with his neck.
The move was destined to fail.
Standing completely still, Orin allowed Doll to struggle and twist, yet it had no effect.
He could even spare his body to deliver a kick, Armament Haki covering his foot, toward Doll.
A surge of danger ran down Doll's spine. She loosened her legs from Orin's neck.
Just barely, she rolled as she landed, narrowly avoiding Orin's lethal kick.
"This feeling…"
"Really… useful, huh?"
"Looks like I've awakened it~ Observation Haki!!!"
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