No kidding, even Rocks would have to offer me a cigarette.

There is another technique for launching powerful energy outwards to attack enemies, and the power of this technique is quite different.

Releasing Armament Haki externally is equivalent to injecting highly concentrated explosives directly into the enemy's body, causing internal damage.

"Thunder! Gossip!"

After confirming that Rahu was ready to face his attack, Kaido did not hesitate for a moment. With his arm muscles bulging, he swung his spiked club and smashed it down hard on Rahu's arm!

Judging from his actions, Kaido is still a very meticulous man.

At least he could ensure that he didn't hold back, and also avoid seriously injuring Rahu due to his excessive strength.

Luo Hou was naturally very moved by this.

Kaido-sensei is truly dedicated to his duties.

He really made me cry to death.

Law didn't even glance at Kaido's attack, letting out a muffled groan as he immediately enveloped his entire body in Armament Haki, bracing himself against Kaido's onslaught.

boom! ! ! !

A deep, rumbling sound rang out, and a swirling air current rose.

Kaido's spiked club slammed into Rahu's arm, which was defended by Haki. The advanced Armament Haki instantly invaded Rahu's body, spreading along his chest and destroying countless muscle fibers, resulting in bruises covering half of Rahu's chest.

This immense pain caused Luo Hou to grimace in agony.

However, compared to what he gained, this little bit of pain was completely negligible.

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed the Armament Haki attribute (Advanced)!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully acquired the Observation Haki attribute (Advanced)!]

The instant Kaido unleashed his Armament Haki and Observation Haki attack.

Rahu also successfully absorbed the Haki attribute that fell from Kaido, as well as the high base attribute carried by that heavy blow.

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed 4999 points of basic attribute power!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed 4361 points of basic attribute power!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed 3601 points of basic attribute Agility!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed 3329 points of basic attribute Agility!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed 5900 points of basic attribute stamina!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed 4881 points of basic attribute stamina!]

The instant the system notification sounded, a powerful force, like a torrent, surged into Luo Hou's body.

This basic attribute is like an experience pack, making it irresistible.

With Kaido's attribute support, Rahu's growth rate was terrifyingly high, almost exponentially.

"Damn it! It hurts so much, but it's a bittersweet experience! Aaaaaaah!"

"Keep fighting! Don't let the battle stop! Kaido!"

Feeling that he had become even stronger, Rahu completely disregarded his injuries and urged the hesitant Kaido to continue attacking him.

Seeing Rahu's rapid growth and his bruised body, Kaido suddenly felt great respect for this man he had only recently met.

After all, he, a member of the Ghost Clan who was born with immense strength, had never seen anyone like Luo Hou who cultivated so frantically that he didn't care about being seriously injured!

However, he had no choice but to agree to Rahu's request. After all, Rahu was a kind man who had treated Kaido to a big drinking session.

This debt of gratitude must be repaid!

"Be careful now! I'm about to get serious! The Three Realms of Rebirth... summoning Naraku!"

Fearing that Rahu wouldn't be able to withstand his attacks, Kaido gave him an extra reminder before launching his attack. This kind of humane teaching truly lives up to his reputation as a top-notch teacher.

As soon as he finished speaking, Kaido leaped high into the air, and after reaching a certain height, he suddenly grabbed his weapon and slammed it down on Rahu's location.

"Armament Haki: Hardening: Hypnotic Root!"

However, Rahu's strength had greatly improved by this time.

He immediately coated his fist with high-level Armament Haki and met Kaido's spiked club head-on with a King of Fighters '97 Rising Dragon Fist.

boom! ! ! !

The clash between two high-level Armament Haki techniques was like a metal impact, with sparks flying everywhere.

The two men's reckless attacks caused cracks to appear all over the pirate ship's hull, and the entire keel even broke into three pieces.

Rahu withstood Kaido's attack with the "Resurrected King Naraku" technique.

It has to be said that almost every name Kaido gives his moves is extremely fancy and sophisticated, even rivaling those of the Poetry-Poetry Fruit user.

Click~

The cracking sound of wood breaking echoed continuously.

Kaido retracted his spiked club and put it back on his back, completely stunned and prostrating himself in awe.

Luo Hou only clashed with him once, yet he can now withstand his attacks!

He originally thought that Rahu's rapid increase in Conqueror's Haki was just a coincidence.

But the talent that Luo Hou is now displaying is making his heart clench.

Advanced Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, and Observation Haki provide powerful strength and speed!

Isn't this exactly the same level as Kaido?

The domineering aura I've learned through more than a decade of diligent eating, drinking, fighting, and surviving near-death experiences!

Incredibly, Rahu learned all of it in less than a minute during the battle!

However, Kaido didn't feel like he was at a disadvantage, since with this condition, he could drink all the rum stored on Rahu's pirate ship without worry.

It could be considered a mutual exchange, though.

Both sides were naturally very satisfied with this.

Kaido can drink until he's full, and Rahu has obtained all the attributes he wanted.

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed 11599 points of basic attribute power!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed 9361 points of basic attribute Agility!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have successfully absorbed 19361 points of basic attribute stamina!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have absorbed Armament Haki attribute! (Advanced) 62.33%!]

[Ding~ Congratulations, host, you have acquired the Observation Haki attribute! (Advanced) 73.96%!]

......

Chapter 8 Robbery

"Let's call it a day. If we keep fighting, the pirate ship might break apart."

After glancing at the pirate ship that was on the verge of collapse and Kaido who had lost his ability to absorb attributes, Law Hou immediately chose to stop the one-on-one tutoring session.

After a brief exchange, Law had already absorbed all three types of Haki from Kaido—Conqueror's Haki, Armament Haki, and Observation Haki—to the same level.

In other words, he is already a younger version of Kaido in a different sense, except that Rahu is just an ordinary human while Kaido is a special race.

Ignoring Kaido, who went back into the cabin to pull out several more cases of liquor, Law directly opened his now abnormally powerful data panel.

[Host: Rahu]

【Age: 18】

[Strength: 19640 (Level of Three Calamities General)]

Agility: 15100 (Level of Three Calamities General)

Stamina: 32000 (Level of Three Calamities General)

[Haki: Conqueror's Haki (Advanced 56.11%), Armament Haki (Advanced 62.33%), Observation Haki (Advanced 73.96%)]

[Skills and physical techniques: Thunderous Eight Trigrams, Subduing the Three Worlds - Dragging Naraku...]

[Devil Fruit Ability: None]

Strength, agility, and stamina have all been raised to the level of the Three Calamities Generals, and the cultivation of the three types of Haki is also very close to the top level.

Given the current data, Luo Hou could confidently say that while he might not be able to defeat an admiral from the Navy Headquarters, he could certainly teach one of the Navy Headquarters' elite vice admirals a lesson.

Ultimately, in the world of One Piece, the ranking should be based on the strength of Haki.

Only domineering aura is the true measure of a strong person. All other stats are merely icing on the cake.

However, if one wants to continue to improve beyond Luo Hou's level, then one needs to pay more attention to increasing basic qualities.

Only when one's physique becomes stronger can one further enhance their domineering aura.

The reason why Kaido's special race, which is so gifted, is still only at this stage is because his body has not yet fully developed into an adult.

Once Kaido's body reaches the standard condition, his Haki level will also rise accordingly, breaking through to the top level.

"Brother Luo, come have a drink... hiccup, isn't life all about a few drinks... oh ho ho ho ho ho ho ho ho~"

Kaido, who was enjoying a hearty drink, glanced at Rahu, who remained silent, though he didn't know what Rahu was doing by suddenly standing still.

But at this moment, all he wanted was to drink heavily with Luo Hou.

Kaido has been reaping the lives of enemy soldiers on the battlefield ever since he can remember.

His life's achievements could be said to have disgraced anyone in that country.

Unfortunately, now that he's finally here, he's been sold off by his country to the World Government, simply to get a seat in the World Government's member states.

This made Kaido extremely frustrated.

Fortunately, after being captured and taken to the laboratory, he managed to break free thanks to his formidable fighting prowess. Although he is now on the Navy Headquarters' wanted list, he has at least gained his freedom.

Now, he is even more fortunate to have met a kind older brother like Luo Hou during his escape, who is genuine and doesn't care about his identity or background at all, and even treats him to drinks.

Such a lucky event certainly deserves a proper celebration.

"Okay, let's go then. But if you can't hold your liquor, you can go sit at a table with the kindergarten kids."