章節 58: #58 Observation Haki
When the reward finally arrived, Carlo wasn't too surprised. He lounged lazily on his cloak and mentally instructed the system to proceed.
"Received. Awakening Observation Haki for the Host. Please be patient..."
The awakening process for Observation Haki, like Armament Haki before it, happened internally and unnoticed by others. Even with the Empress by his side, Carlo began the awakening process without concern.
Awakening Observation Haki to a usable level would take time, probably no less than the Emission level. Carlo glanced at Hancock beside him.
Despite her exaggerated expressions of emotion, Carlo was very satisfied with her. Not just because of her top-tier appearance and figure, but because in the original pirate story, she was a ruthless and domineering queen. As a Shichibukai, she had a brutal reputation, far removed from her current demeanor.
Her life had been harsh and isolated, especially during her captivity at Mariejois. She spent much of her youth in dark dungeons, abused and humiliated to satisfy the vanity of the Celestial Dragons. Her experiences made her an innocent, almost naive person when it came to matters of the heart. Falling for Carlo was new territory for her, and she imagined romantic scenarios but could barely grasp the feeling of 'love' at first. Deep down, she was still just a little girl.
When the Empress falls in love, she gives 200% effort, akin to a devoted 'puppy'. Carlo found it endearing and rare to see someone as perfect as her so dedicated.
"Don't pretend to be asleep. Do you think I'm that easy to fool?" Carlo teased, patting the Empress who had her back turned to him. He found her shyness cute.
"It's only been ten minutes since class ended, and you already want a break?" Carlo thought with amusement, recalling their intense overnight study session.
"...Mr. Carlo, it's too much. Let me be quiet for a moment," she mumbled, still embarrassed to face him directly.
"Really? You were quite the eager learner last night," Carlo joked. Before he could say more, Hancock turned around and covered his mouth with her hand, her face still flushed. She tried to hide her body with one hand while silencing Carlo with the other, fearing he'd say something more embarrassing.
Despite her initial resistance, she had eventually engaged wholeheartedly in their 'lessons', proving to be an exceptional learner.
"Mr. Carlo, since last night, I'm yours. Please, don't abandon me!" she exclaimed, hugging his arm tightly.
"Why would I ever abandon you?" Carlo reassured her, smiling. The soft touch on his arm made his heart race. He remembered past experiences and how they paled in comparison to the excitement he felt with her.
At that moment, the system beeped again, signaling the completion of his Observation Haki awakening.
"So fast?" Carlo marveled. His mind felt sharper, and his perception expanded. He could sense the crabs on the distant beach, moving through the sand.
'Should I... test it? Check if Teach and the others have returned to the ship,' Carlo wondered. He unleashed his Observation Haki, and his awareness quickly encompassed the entire island, detecting Blackbeard and his crew on the far side.
'These guys are really energetic,' Carlo thought, noting how far they'd ventured. Observation Haki's wide coverage impressed him, revealing the island's layout in detail.
With Blackbeard and the others still away, Carlo turned his attention back to the Empress, thinking of another 'lesson'.
After about an hour, Carlo sensed Blackbeard's group heading towards the shore. He and Hancock quickly got dressed and prepared to meet them.
On the coast, Blackbeard grumbled about their fruitless search. The island offered no clues, animals, or resources, making their efforts feel wasted.
"Brother Carlo, you're back too?" Blackbeard greeted, spotting Carlo and Hancock approaching. Everyone turned to see Hancock clinging to Carlo's arm, a sight that left them stunned.
Their vice-captain and the aloof Kuja Empress seemed inseparable, her affection for Carlo evident. The crew exchanged knowing looks but refrained from teasing Carlo, aware of the consequences.
The Kuja warriors were particularly shocked. Their queen, usually so distant, was now openly affectionate. This level of closeness was unprecedented.
"Teach, I assume you found nothing?" Carlo asked, already knowing the answer.
Blackbeard's frustrated expression confirmed it. The island was a dead end.
"Okay, since there's nothing here, let's move on," Carlo announced, and they boarded the ship to set sail for their next destination.
Two days later, they arrived at another island, but like before, found no clues. Their search continued for several days, with each new island proving fruitless.
Finally, they reached the last island in the sea area, a snow-covered place starkly different from the previous ones.
"The last stop. If there's nothing here, my search ends in failure," Blackbeard said, tension evident in his voice.
Carlo, sensing something, smiled. "No, this time there's a real chance."
Blackbeard looked at him, hopeful. "How do you know?"
"I can sense it. There are multiple Devil Fruit users on this island," Carlo explained.
Blackbeard's anxiety melted away, replaced by excitement. If Carlo was right, their long search was about to pay off.
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