One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 71 As long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who are embarrassed.

In the end, Roman still didn't dare let Shuen directly use the Devil Fruit's power on her. If it really rusted, she would have to beat Shuen half to death to restore her body, and at the same time, because of the commotion, she would be tragically made a handyman by Zephyr.

There is a shortage of manpower now, and one person often has to do the work of two to three people.

It's better to just watch others do these kinds of things.

Besides, she was also considered injured.

So Roman felt justified in slacking off.

Because of what just happened, she has a new understanding of domineering.

No matter how mysterious, domineering abilities originate from oneself; their existence is a manifestation of one's own potential, or rather, a gaseous form of expression.

The reason why Devil Fruit abilities cannot be used is that the ability itself often does not come into contact with the physical body, but rather fights against the aura surrounding the body. This kind of struggle can be described as an unavoidable chemical reaction.

The manifestations of its function, such as Shuen's Devil Fruit ability failing just now and Armament Haki being able to directly attack the elementalized body, are all proof of this.

Roman also has his own views on Observation Haki.

Whether or not a person has mastered Haki, there is always aura around them. Breathing, movements, emotions, and every action will affect the changes in the aura around them. Those who have cultivated Observation Haki are extremely sensitive to changes in the aura around them, so they can judge the attack moves of others and even see a clearer future based on this.

What about Conqueror's Haki?

Roman believed that one could imagine that one's aura was extremely aggressive, disturbing the minds of the weak and disrupting the surrounding aura. Those with weak wills would be impacted and become mentally confused, eventually leading to unconsciousness. After being able to control this aura, one could become more threatening than ordinary Armament Haki.

If we think about it this way, then even if I don't have the destiny of a king, could I still simulate an attack power equivalent to the Overlord's Entanglement?

Roman didn't really care about being a tyrant or not, but if there was a way to become stronger, she was willing to try.

While one's own Armament Haki is quite good, it's only used to enhance oneself or passively resist others, whereas Conqueror's Haki can be used to actively attack others. The main difference between the two lies in their defensive and offensive capabilities.

But how do we refine the aggressive nature of Qi?

This kind of thing, which relies on fate, is mysterious and elusive; one can easily go astray if one is not careful.

I should have experienced the Conqueror's Haki of the old lady and Katakuri.

Roman felt a little disappointed.

Katakuri herself couldn't possibly unleash her Conqueror's Haki on her siblings without an enemy present, and Big Mom usually unleashes it when she's in a state of madness. Although she had witnessed it firsthand, she was quickly pulled away by her older brother, Perospero, and in that instant, she felt her own insignificance.

Although I'm not trembling right now, very few people in the Navy have Conqueror's Haki.

Although there are great generals in the Warring States period, Roman cannot really make them unleash their full potential.

If it were pirates, maybe that would be acceptable.

However, despite the frequent complaints that Conqueror's Haki is too common, there are currently fewer than 20 people who possess it, and they are scattered all over the world, making it difficult to find them.

Take it slow. Even though it's a world full of passion and excitement, you still need to use your brain regularly.

Alright, alright, let's talk about it tomorrow. You can't get fat in one bite.

Just as she was about to leave, she heard snoring.

It turned out to be Xiu En, who was already fast asleep on the deck, and Roman smiled helplessly.

That's true. He was already quite exhausted from the intense battle during the day, and now he's being forced to activate his ability. Even with his excellent physical condition, he probably wouldn't be able to hold on.

So, Roman very "thoughtfully" pulled on his bread hat and dragged it all the way to his room.

But when she opened the door, she suddenly realized something: the boys all seemed to be sleeping in a shared dormitory.

Because the girl only had a relationship with Tina and Roman, she had already become very close with Tina, so she never knocked before entering a room. She met Xiu En on the deck.

So when the door was opened, a group of boys were seen panicking when they saw the girl enter.

At that moment, they either hurriedly put on their clothes, covered themselves with blankets, or stared wide-eyed in surprise at the uninvited guest.

Okay, this is awkward. How do we end this? Say "Excuse me"? "Sorry"? "Wrong place"?

Just popping in, what should I do if I accidentally wander into a boys' dormitory?

Never mind, as long as I'm not embarrassed, it's others who will be embarrassed.

Almost everyone in the dormitory is uninjured; even in the elite training camp, they are among the most skilled.

For example:

Bericgood, a user of the Bean-Bean Fruit, has an afro that is almost identical to that of Sengoku, making people wonder if they are related.

Charinger, a user of the Wheel-Wheel Fruit, is tall and always wears a mask that covers half of her face.

Ape, yes, it really is called ape. If you were asked to describe its appearance, you would immediately understand and say, "No wonder it's called ape. Although it's quite strong, it's not very brave, contrary to its rugged appearance."

Kibin, with dark blond hair, a prominent chin, and well-developed muscles, is a skilled martial artist.

Da Yin likes helmet-style naval hats. Although he is physically strong, he is skilled in swordsmanship.

Mura, in particular, is skilled in swordsmanship, has a strict personality but surprisingly enjoys taking care of people.

……

Seeing that Roman didn't leave quickly but instead started observing, someone finally couldn't help but speak up.

"you……"

Roman bowed quickly.

"Excuse me, I found Xiu En unconscious on the warship, so I brought him here. Is there anything else you want to ask?"

After saying that, he dragged Xiu En, who had been dragged all the way and had a bruised and swollen face, into the room.

Everyone: "..." You really didn't beat him up like this?

"Great, it seems there's nothing else. I'm sorry to have disturbed your rest. Also, take this guy to bed. Ah, don't misunderstand, I didn't knock him out."

Everyone: It's not convincing at all.

Unable to speak up due to the force of the law, no one dared to do so. Breaking into the room didn't seem like a big deal, since they wouldn't suffer any loss, and besides, she was just a little girl.

With psychological reassurance, everyone chose to remain silent.

Okay, although I don't approve of being a king or a tyrant, it does feel good, very impressive.

"Well then, goodnight everyone." With a smile, Roman closed the door.

Once it was confirmed that the person was really gone, people finally started discussing it.

"So, what exactly is she here for? Could it be that she's taken a fancy to me?"

"Go wash up and go to sleep. Anything can happen in dreams. Even if she takes a liking to someone from here, it can't be you."

Of course, some people have different focuses.

"Is this some kind of show of force to intimidate us because we gossiped about her before?"

"Very likely, oh, I didn't say anything."

"So, it seems there's no way a gentle girl could exist in the Navy after all?"

"Just look at Xiu En's appearance; he was beaten terribly."