Chapter 81: Development
Later, Rayleigh spoke up in the group, asking for a training method to awaken Observation Haki, offering a Devil Fruit as payment.
Surprisingly, the senior actually agreed and gave it to him. Rayleigh was ecstatic, though he couldn't understand why that senior trusted him so much. Was he not afraid that Rayleigh might go back on his word?
Of course, Brook trusted Roger and Rayleigh—two men with the potential for Conqueror's Haki. Besides, the Roger Pirates rarely consumed Devil Fruits.
For Brook, holding onto the training method for Armament and Observation Haki was pointless. It was better to trade it early, gaining both respect from the Roger Pirates and a valuable Devil Fruit in return.
Thanks to this training, the Roger Pirates' strength grew rapidly, allowing them to escape multiple times from that relentless Rear Admiral. His Armament Haki was absurdly strong, and his mastery of the Rokushiki made him a fearsome opponent.
Now, that rabid Rear Admiral seemed addicted to the chase, constantly hounding the Roger Pirates, much to the frustration of Roger and Rayleigh.
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Golden Ark
After a grand welcoming feast, Newgate quickly blended into the Hell Pirates' crew. Unlike most pirates, these people viewed wealth as meaningless and prioritized strength above all else.
Every time Newgate saw the ship's walls gleaming with gold decorations, he had to resist the urge to pry off a piece to send back to his homeland.
"Newgate, just endlessly supporting your homeland isn't a sustainable solution," Brook remarked.