Chapter 202 Naval Encirclement of the Island, Admirals All Deployed
One didn't want to teach, and the other didn't want to learn; they had reached an agreement.
Aoki said, "Alright, then let's forget about it! Let's go back to Amazon Lily to learn!"
He wanted to ask Rayleigh to instruct Hancock because he wanted to give her a better foundation.
However, if it would harm her spirit, then it was unnecessary.
"Wait."
At this moment, Shakky interjected, "I also know Haki!"
Aoki was stunned.
Yes.
As the former emperor of Amazon Lily, Shakky couldn't possibly not know Haki.
Not only did she know it, but she must also be extremely proficient in it!
The succession to the throne of Amazon Lily was not based on bloodline, but on strength.
The strongest was the emperor.
Shakky not only had enough strength, but her power and techniques were also inherited from Hancock, making her absolutely the most suitable teacher for Hancock!
However, a doubt quickly arose in Aoki's mind.
"Ms. Shakky, do you possess Conqueror's Haki?"
Shakky immediately understood his meaning and asked in surprise, "Hancock knows Conqueror's Haki?"
Hancock looked blank and shook her head.
Aoki immediately knew that her Conqueror's Haki hadn't awakened yet.
This was normal.
There are three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki.
Among them, Armament Haki and Observation Haki are abilities that everyone is born with; regardless of whether they can master them, they all possess this power within them.
However, Conqueror's Haki is different.
Conqueror's Haki represents the aptitude of a king, and only a very few people possess it.
Before awakening, no one knows whether they possess Conqueror's Haki.
"I believe Hancock has this aptitude,"
Aoki said.
Shakky looked at Aoki and Hancock, and suddenly asked, "Why are you so concerned about Hancock learning Haki?"
"Because Hancock is my partner," Aoki said.
Shakky wasn't too surprised, but looked at Hancock seriously. "Do you know what being with him means?"
"I know," Hancock replied firmly.
She knew very well.
Being with Aoki meant being an enemy of the Celestial Dragons and facing the World Government's relentless pursuit.
This truly terrified her.
However, the thought of Aoki by her side gave her courage.
The scene of Aoki easily decapitating a Celestial Dragon was deeply etched in her mind.
She was willing to follow Aoki not only to repay a debt of gratitude but also to seek revenge.
Without Aoki, she feared she would never again have the courage to avenge herself against the Celestial Dragons; the memories of the past three years would become her eternal nightmare.
"I understand!"
Shakky, seeing Hancock's expression, understood everything. "Perhaps this is the fate of us Amazon Lily women!"
Amazon Lily is a matriarchal society, extremely exclusive of men, forbidding all men from setting foot on the island.
However, as the most powerful and outstanding women of Amazon Lily, many emperors eventually leave Amazon Lily.
And most of it was for love, for men.
It couldn't be more ironic.
She was like that, her predecessor was like that, and her successor followed the same path.
If Hancock truly possessed Conqueror's Haki, she would undoubtedly be the strongest contender for the next Amazon Lily Empress.
Now, Hancock hasn't even ascended the throne, and she's already leaving Amazon Lily.
Although it wasn't for love, it was still because of men.
A thousand thoughts raced through her mind, ultimately culminating in a sigh. Shakky didn't feel she had any right to blame Hancock, nor did she intend to.
"I don't possess Conqueror's Haki, but Conqueror's Haki can't be strengthened through training, so it doesn't really matter." Aoki said, "I know Conqueror's Haki can't be strengthened through training, but what about Conqueror's Haki Entanglement?"
Conqueror's Haki Entanglement?
Shakky looked at Rayleigh.
Rayleigh explained, "Conqueror's Haki Entanglement is an ability that only a very few people can master.
In fact, not only Conqueror's Haki Entanglement, but also high-level Armament Haki and Observation Haki, cannot be mastered through practice.
Practice can only teach you the basics; those advanced techniques can only be learned and understood in battle."
Aoki seemed thoughtful.
This made sense; otherwise, Rayleigh wouldn't have refused to teach Luffy.
"Also,"
Rayleigh said, "I can help out when Shakky is teaching."
Aoki looked at Hancock.
Hancock nodded slightly.
She just didn't want to deal with any men other than Aoki.
Naturally, she wouldn't have no objection to studying under the former emperor of Amazon Lily.
"Then I'll trouble you, Ms. Shakky," Aoki said.
Shakky lit a cigarette and smiled, "No need to be polite. Besides, I was just about to say, Aoki is really polite. He doesn't seem like the kind of person who would cause chaos in Mary Geoise and brutally kill a Celestial Dragon."
"I guess that's what they call 'don't judge a book by its cover,'"
Aoki said self-deprecatingly, then added, "To avoid any unforeseen complications, let's send Sandersonia and Marigold back to Amazon Lily first!"
"Alright! I'll go prepare the ship now!" Shakky didn't waste any more words and turned to leave.
Aoki pulled a bottle of wine from his alternate dimension and tossed it to Rayleigh.
"Try this!"
"What kind of wine is this?"
Rayleigh glanced at the bottle first, then looked at Aoki.
Actually, he was more curious about where Aoki had pulled out the bottle.
"Good wine!"
Aoki said.
Having accumulated the Empire's wealth over a thousand years, he now had no shortage of treasures.
"Alright, let me try it and see just how good it is."
Rayleigh was about to open it
when... Bang!
The door opened, and Shakky walked in, her expression somewhat serious.
"Is the ship ready?" Aoki asked.
Shakky shook her head: "It's not that fast. I came back for something else.
A large number of Marines have arrived outside. The Sabaody Archipelago has been surrounded. It's said that all three Marine Admirals, Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru, have arrived!"
The three Hancock sisters' expressions changed, and Rayleigh couldn't help but look at Aoki.
"They've moved quite quickly!"
Aoki said calmly.
He had anticipated this situation when he saw the news and the wanted poster. He
didn't even try to hide when he went ashore yesterday, and even spent half a day wandering the streets.
A little investigation would be enough to find him.
If this were an island in the New World, the World Government and the Marines might not have reacted so quickly, but this is the Sabaody Archipelago, right under the Marine Headquarters.
"However, they actually dared to surround the island. Aren't they afraid of provoking public outrage?"
The Sabaody Archipelago is home to a large number of outlaws.
Even if the Marines use the pretext of arresting Aoki, those outlaws will definitely not feel at ease.
"Public outrage? With three Marine Admirals present, who would dare to be angry?"
Shakky shook her head. "Not to mention, such an action must have the will of the Celestial Dragons and the World Government."
(End of Chapter)