Chapter 141: Ryuo Haki
Ryuo Haki was a high-level form of Armament Haki, allowing the user’s Haki to flow outward and penetrate objects, destroying them from within.
It was similar to releasing hidden force, striking from a distance, or even "hitting a cow through a mountain" — it made it easier to bypass an enemy’s defenses and directly attack their vulnerable insides, making it much deadlier in battle.
Without using the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Redfield was completely suppressed by Shimotsuki Toramaru. When it came down to pure swordsmanship, he truly couldn’t defeat this Daimyo of Ringo.
"Kid, are you trying to deliberately learn how to use Ryuo? If you want to learn, just say it! How am I supposed to know if you don’t speak up? If you want to learn, I’ll teach you!"
Shimotsuki Toramaru’s sword glowed with a soft pink aura of Ryuo Haki, making Redfield wary. First, because even a Logia user like him couldn’t completely negate Haki attacks, and second, he feared that his prized Sword might be destroyed by Ryuo — this sword had once been Brook’s beloved blade! There was no way he could let it be broken.
"Yeah, I want to learn!" Redfield answered seriously.
He put away the Sword and casually grabbed another longsword to continue sparring with Toramaru.
"That’s more like it. There’s nothing wrong with pursuing strength. Besides, I’m happy to teach a swordsmanship genius like you!"
Toramaru began to explain the principles of Ryuo Haki — how to make Haki flow, how to project it, and how to use it to attack and destroy the internal structure of objects.
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Under Toramaru’s guidance, Redfield quickly picked up the basics. His talent was no worse than Luffy’s; soon, a faint pink layer of Ryuo began to coat his blackened sword.
"Truly a genius! Honestly, I don’t even want you guys to be driven out by Shogun Sukiyaki anymore. Such a perfect opponent!"