Lord of the Stars of the Grand Line

He hasn't fully mastered the signature move of advanced Armament Haki—Ryuo Haki.

However, the distance is definitely not far. During his training, Luo Feng has accidentally activated and used the moves imbued with the Ryuo Haki two or three times.

Once the Ryuo Haki is fully stabilized and can be applied and used at any time...

At that point, Luo Feng's strength will be comparable to that of a general!

He himself will truly become a general-level figure!

Chapter 126 Just one step away from reaching the General level!

Yes, it's that exaggerated!

With his Observation Haki, Luo Feng has already cultivated it to the level of an Admiral, which is definitely comparable to those Admiral-level powerhouses.

As for the development of Devil Fruit abilities, Luo Feng has always done very well in this regard, because this was the point he valued most in the early stages.

No matter what, with such a powerful Devil Fruit, it would be a shame not to make good use of it.

Luo Feng had already developed many gorgeous and powerful moves based on this, and in the past six months, he has naturally become even more proficient in this area, developing some more formidable skills.

The moves that were already developed, such as those used in the battle against the Golden Lion, have been enhanced in power and size, making them incomparable to their original forms.

Currently, Luo Feng is no less capable of creating terrifying scenes using Devil Fruit abilities, even among Admiral-level combatants. And if 08 were to unleash his power, he could do the same.

Similar to Aokiji's Ice Age, Kizaru's Yasakani no Magatama, and Akainu's Meteor Volcano, these are signature killing moves that, once unleashed, can directly destroy an island...

Luo Feng now possesses the same ability, and he has successfully developed it!

This used to be one of his goals, but now it is a real tool that he has in his hands!

As for the power of this move, even Luo Feng himself found it difficult to determine, because the scene was so grand that he dared not try it lightly on the Baron of the Stomach.

Otherwise, if things go beyond expectations and they destroy the entire island, wiping out their own people, then things will get really messed up!

Therefore, conservatively speaking, Luo Feng's overall strength is currently somewhat inferior to that of a general; to be precise, he should be at the level of a general candidate.

That's the rank that Momousagi, Chaton, and others belong to in the Navy.

They are much stronger than elite lieutenant generals. In a real fight, they could even hold their own against Yonko-level figures for a while. They are not too far from being true admirals, otherwise they would not be qualified as candidates for admiral.

Of course, this is limited to simple resistance; it is unlikely to pose a threat to royal-level combat power.

When the Four Emperors truly unleash their power, it is devastating; they are still somewhat inferior to them.

But that's enough. Being listed as an admiral candidate, the true ceiling of combat power below the admiral in the navy, and a priority candidate after the admiral retires, is enough to show how powerful he is!

Luo Feng's current strength is roughly at this level, but his overall strength in a real battle is definitely stronger than that of the so-called Navy members Momousagi, Chaton, and others!

Because he only lacks Armament Haki (Ryuo), and his mastery of Observation Haki and Devil Fruit abilities is in no way inferior to that of an Admiral.

The power of Ryuo is that important!

It poses a great threat to generals and even emperors. This method can be considered one of the most important combat methods in high-level battles!

Unlike normal Armament Haki that strengthens the physical body, when used well, Ryuo can even ignore the opponent's defenses and strike directly into their body, causing significant internal injuries!

Even the most powerful person cannot properly protect their body. Once the Flowing Cherry Blossom breaks through, the danger it brings is immense.

Breaking through defenses is the biggest characteristic of Ryuo Haki, and that's why it's so important!

The Ryuo Haki is the dividing line between top-tier powerhouses and ordinary powerhouses; to be precise, it's a chasm...

Once you cross that threshold, you can become a top-tier powerhouse across half the ocean!

As for why it's only half, it's simple: the other half is a form of Conqueror's Haki...

This is a high-level offensive technique of Conqueror's Haki, and its importance is no less than that of Ryuo. However, it is unlikely that Luo Feng will comprehend it so early.

The time was still too short. No matter how talented you are, you still need time and the experience of battle to hone your skills.

It's impossible to awaken such a killing move through mere cultivation; otherwise, these two techniques wouldn't be considered hallmarks of top-tier experts.

At this moment, Luo Feng desperately needs a few exhilarating battles!

Because his Armament Haki Ryuo has already reached a critical point. Although it has been activated two or three times during training, it is obviously impossible to continue to break through by relying on training.

This kind of domineering style needs to be solidified through actual combat!

His overall strength is close to that of a general and stronger than that of a general candidate, but he has not yet truly broken through that threshold. He has not fully grasped the direct means to pose a fatal threat to a general-level figure, so he is still not quite there yet.

Therefore, after announcing his departure to sea on this day, Luo Feng's goal was to face several major battles soon!

He wanted to hone himself through these extremely intense battles, thereby activating his Armament Haki and truly entering the ranks of Admiral-level combatants...

At that time, he, the captain of the Godfall Pirates, will truly become one of the strongest beings on this sea!

……

More than four days have passed since Luo Feng and his group sailed out of the Boeing Islands.

On that very day, 017, the group arrived at the port of a small island that was hard to notice – Panaro Island.

"Let's go." Luo Feng tightened his black cloak, which was somewhat disheveled by the sea breeze, and then stepped off the large ship first.

The others followed suit.

Four days ago, the entire group gathered and boarded the large ship anchored near the Baron of the Stomach, beginning their return voyage.

Their purpose on this voyage was obvious: to return to Alabasta, change ships, retrieve their own pirate ship, prepare for their final voyage, and then truly set sail under the name of the Godfall Pirates, beginning to make a name for themselves on the high seas!

But besides that, there was another equally important thing to do on the way back.

That's their grand plan to shake the entire world!

Hunt Blackbeard and Ace on Banaro Island!

Today, the Godfall Pirates, led by Luo Feng, have successfully landed on Banaro Island...

"Goo-hoo, we've finally arrived."

"Captain, according to intelligence, those nameless soldiers haven't left yet."

"Dealing with them is probably not something you, Captain, need to do. Give the order, and I'll go and capture them myself!"

Chapter 127 Even a dog could be paralyzed from walking while accompanying a girl shopping.

The large ship anchored in the harbor, and Luo Feng and his group disembarked.

As soon as he landed, Crocodile couldn't contain his excitement and immediately volunteered to go and capture Blackbeard and his crew.

"Ah, that's right. Only monsters like admirals and Yonko would warrant the captain's intervention. These two low-ranking officers of the Whitebeard Pirates are hardly worthy of it!"

"So, let me do it!"

Seemingly sensing the approaching battle, Zoro immediately chimed in. He's always been a battle maniac, having spent half a year training on the island, facing those useless beasts every day, and he was already fed up with it.

Now, there are three people in the group who are truly worthy of his attention, so naturally, he has the ability to ignite the three battles and bloodlust in an instant!

"This time, that stinky green algae head is right, senior~ Aren't there two cadres? Let me and the green algae head go, how could we trouble you?"

"There's no need for the first mate to intervene; it's enough that I waited for him!"

Bartolomeo, unusually, didn't criticize Zoro this time. After training for so long, his results were among the most outstanding, and he couldn't wait to show off in front of his senior captain...

Isn't this the opportunity?

"Everyone's in such a hurry..."

Seeing this, Luo Feng sighed and said, "You will have your chance to make a move. Given their level, I don't bother to interfere."

"But it's not the right time yet!"

"Only one target has appeared; the other hasn't arrived yet. Everyone, be patient and don't alert the enemy!"

"Especially you, Crocodile. Ace hasn't arrived yet. If you rashly make a move and scare him away, then the plan to start a war between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy will have failed."

"Then you'll be the one coughing up blood..."

Luo Feng gave them a serious warning, urging them not to act rashly.

According to the timeline, today is the fourth day since they received the message from Blackbeard's crew, which means they need at least one more day to fill the island with magnetic energy.

Furthermore, Ace hasn't even appeared on this island yet, so making a move? That's just nonsense!

Upon hearing this, Crocodile was jolted awake. Ever since setting sail from the Boin Islands, he had been inspired by the young and powerful crewmates on board, which had kept this old man full of enthusiasm.

After all, atmosphere can easily change a person, regardless of their temperament. The two most obvious examples are Zoro and Law, both of whom are on this ship...

So as soon as he arrived, he couldn't help himself and completely forgot that Ace was still missing.

If he were to make a move, it would be incredibly awkward. Luo Feng was right; he would be spitting blood!

"After cultivating under such high pressure for so long, and finally emerging from seclusion, all you want to do is fight and kill. You really have no ambition!"

Luo Feng put his hands behind his neck and lazily strode forward, scolding, "Look, we finally made it to a populated area."

"Going to a tavern for a good meal and drinks is the real deal, that's what true enjoyment is all about. You bunch of scoundrels who only know how to fight..."

"puff……!"

Hearing Luo Feng's complaints, the girls couldn't help but cover their mouths and laugh, following behind Luo Feng and laughing non-stop.

Luo, too, smiled faintly and glanced at the three men, then chimed in, "Ah... the captain's description is quite apt, these three scoundrels."

Amidst the joyful atmosphere, Crocodile, Zoro, and Bartolomeo looked embarrassed for a moment, then their eyes glowed red as they slowly surrounded Law...

The four of them started a chaotic fight. After a while, they realized that Luo Feng had already left with the four women, and their figures had almost disappeared.

Seeing this, the four of them quickly set off to chase after them.

"Crocodile, you should stay and watch the boat. Too many people have seen your face, and your identity is too sensitive."

"If Teach and his men find out, we'll be in big trouble."

Just as the group caught up, Luo Feng turned around and told Crocodile to go back and guard the home with the senior officers.

Just as he said, Crocodile, a great pirate who has roamed the seas for decades and is now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, has not yet confronted the World Government and escaped this sensitive status.

Being a Shichibukai means being completely 'famous,' at least in the pirate world, someone everyone knows, even if it's mostly for their infamy...

Especially in the first half of the Grand Line, the reputations of the Seven Warlords of the Sea were more influential than those of the Four Emperors.

Because people at that level are beyond the reach of ordinary pirates; most pirate crews would never qualify to go to the New World, no matter how hard they try.

But the Seven Warlords of the Sea are different. Regardless of how strong or weak the pirates are, even those who haven't set sail yet, everyone has heard of their names.

People like Ace and Blackbeard are easily recognizable. There are also other small pirate crews on this island, since resupplying on the sea route is unavoidable.