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In the training ground, Goku moved with the speed of a rabbit and the precision of a falcon, his figure a constant blur as he circled Garp, launching a barrage of fierce attacks. Yet, no matter how ingenious his offensive or how skillfully he utilized his newly learned Moonwalk and Rankyaku, he could not land a single successful blow. It was as if Garp anticipated every move before it even happened.
"Huff! Huff! Huff!" After another failed attempt, Goku retreated, panting heavily with sweat pouring down his face. He stared intently at Garp, who remained completely relaxed while casually eating senbei. "Damn it! How does he see through everything?" Goku wondered if his opponent had eyes hidden all over his body.
"Are you wondering why I can always tell where you're attacking from?" Garp asked with a teasing, grandfatherly smile.
Goku nodded seriously. "Mm-hmm! Can you tell me why?"
Instead of answering directly, Garp closed his eyes. "Do you know? Even with my eyes shut, I can tell exactly what kind of attack you'll use and which direction it's coming from". When Goku expressed his disbelief, Garp simply challenged him to try again.
Goku immediately used Soru to reappear behind Garp, aiming a fist at the back of the old man's head.
"Right straight punch, behind me, aiming for my head," Garp said unhurriedly, eyes still closed as he stuffed another cracker into his mouth.
Startled, Goku pulled back and tried a different angle, only for Garp to call it out instantly: "Right whip kick, to my left, aiming for my back". This continued for several minutes—Goku shifting through right hooks, flying kicks, and sweeps, while Garp calmly narrated every attempt without ever opening his eyes. Eventually, the constant starting and stopping left Goku panting like a tired pup.
"How do you know everything!" Goku gasped, still searching Garp's skin for hidden eyes.
Garp laughed heartily, opening his eyes at last. "I don't have eyes on my body, little fellow! I know your movements because I have mastered Observation Haki". He explained that this latent human power allows one to perceive all surrounding movements and even predict an opponent's next strike.
"That's so amazing!" Goku exclaimed, his mouth hanging open in surprise. He quickly picked up on a detail: "You said it's 'one of three types.' Does that mean there are others?"
Garp grinned and clenched his right fist, which instantly turned a metallic black. "This is Armament Haki". When Goku curiously asked what it did, Garp gave him a practical demonstration.
DUANG!
An iron fist wrapped in Armament Haki slammed into Goku's head. A lump much larger than usual sprouted instantly. This time, Goku didn't even cry out; he simply saw stars as the world began to spin. "So... so dizzy..." he muttered, swaying on his feet.
When the dizziness finally cleared, Goku zipped away, huffing in frustration. "Why did you hit me?!". But as soon as he touched the new bump, a piercing pain shot through him, making his hair stand on end. "Wah ah ah!! So painful!!".
Garp burst into laughter. "That was my Fist of Love! The force was the same as my earlier hits, but this one was imbued with Armament Haki". He explained that this Haki greatly increases both attack power and defense.
Goku's pain was quickly replaced by excitement. He reappeared in front of Garp with sparkling eyes. "Grandpa Garp, can you teach me this? I want to learn! And the Observation Haki, too!".
Garp picked his nose and laughed loudly. "Hahahaha! Of course! That's no problem!".
"Then please teach me now!" Goku beamed.
However, a loud Gurgle~ interrupted the moment. Garp laughed again at the sound of Goku's stomach. "Hahahaha! These things can't be rushed. Let's go eat first!".