Chapter 818 The Hesitant Girl
Barrett woke up the next day. He was still a little dazed and his eyes were a little empty. He walked outside the stone house and sat under the eaves, basking in the sun without saying a word, staring at the sea in the distance in a daze!
Vic didn't come to find Barrett immediately, and no one else came to disturb this frustrated man!
"Do you know why you lost so badly?"
When the sun was shining, Vic, who was well fed and satisfied, came with Ace. Attacking Barrett was not Vic's ultimate wish. Vic needed Barrett to do things for him, so he had to give him new hope!
What is the new hope? Of course, it is the hope of defeating himself. Although Vic knows that this is unlikely, hope is hope, and that is what Barrett pursues!
After hearing what Vic said, Barrett's empty eyes lit up a little, but he didn't say anything. He just turned to look at Vic, waiting for Vic's next words.
"I defeated you with Conqueror's Haki, not the power of the fruit, nor some power beyond cognition. You should have known it at the time!
Do you think my Conqueror's Haki is much stronger than yours? That's why you can't take my attack? Actually, it's not the case. It's just that you haven't fully mastered the use of Conqueror's Haki!
Conqueror's Haki is not just used to intimidate minions and soldiers. The truly strong ones all use Conqueror's Haki to fight. I will teach him the advanced use of Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki, Fire Fist Ace!
He is also Whitebeard's adopted son. You should know him if you watch the news. If you want to learn these advanced uses, fight him and learn in battle. This is what I want you to help me do.
Two years! Stay here and fight him for two years and you will be free. It's up to you how much you can learn from him. I don't need you to hold back, just don't kill him!"
Vic originally wanted to teach Ace himself, but the moment he saw Barrett, he changed his mind. Blind practice would not work, necessary actual combat is indispensable, and an opponent like Barrett is even rarer!
Ace still has a long way to go if he wants to surpass Barrett, and Vic also has his own plans to implement. It is impossible for him to stay on Titan Island forever. It may be more efficient to let Ace grow in battle. Of course, Vic will not let go completely, and will provide necessary teaching and training in the illusion when Ace is defeated!
"What did you say? Even Armament Haki?"
When Barrett saw the bloody giant palm released by Vic, he guessed that the Domineering Haki must have some effects that he didn't know about, so he was not surprised when Vic mentioned this.
But when he heard that there was also Armament Haki, he woke up completely. There was no trace of confusion and frustration in his eyes, but only hope!
With Barrett's talent, if he really knew these things, there is no way he couldn't learn them. It can only be said that no one has ever told him these things. Now after hearing Vic's words, his eyes lit up surprisingly. He has a new goal!
"Mr. Vick! Aren't you going to teach me yourself?"
Ace on the side was also a little stunned and puzzled. Of course he wanted to practice with Vic, rather than Barrett who was defeated by Vic in one move. Who doesn't want to practice with the strongest person?
"I will teach you everything I should teach you, but these things need to be consolidated and strengthened in battle. Battle is the best teacher. It won't be easy for you to defeat Barrett. If you can defeat him in a short time, I will teach you personally!"
"Kid! What do you mean? Vic! I promised you. You said that as long as I don't kill you, anything is fine. If you dare to look down on me, you will suffer!"
Barrett was also very angry. Ace obviously looked down on him. He had intended to agree to it after hearing what Vic said, but he agreed immediately. If for no other reason, it would be worth it even if he could often beat up the guy who looked down on him.
What's more, you can learn a lot of things that you have never touched before and become stronger, so why not? This is also the effect that Victor wants. The harder you fight, the faster you will improve. Refer to the battles between Luffy, Katakuri, and Kaido!
The reason why Rebecca and the others were not allowed to participate in the battle was because I was afraid that they would be too soft-hearted to do it, but Barrett would not be polite and would really be ruthless. Anyway, Ace would suffer in the future, and Vic only hoped that he could improve faster and catch up with Barrett!
"That's it! I can still give you another chance to challenge me. You can continue to challenge me in two years. If you can't even beat Ace by then, then don't come to me. I'm embarrassed!"
Vic left after saying a few words, leaving Ace and Barrett staring at each other, neither of them willing to give in.
Ace's training has been arranged, so Vic doesn't have to be so anxious. If he uses illusions, one night is enough to explain the advanced uses of Conqueror's Haki and Armament Haki, and there is still a lot of time left for Ace to experience it in the illusion.
But if Ace wants to truly use these advanced moves, he probably has to wait until he fights with Barrett for a while. Only when he is beaten badly will he want to become stronger and force others to learn these moves faster. That is when Ace will make the fastest progress.
After Vic left, he spent most of the day with Rebecca and his friends. He said everything he wanted to say and asked, and expressed some of the emotions in his heart!
In the eyes of Rebecca and the others, Vic had not been away for long, but Vic had lived alone for more than 20 years, and the emotional needs of both parties were different. Fortunately, Vic's mental strength was extremely strong and his control ability was absolutely super strong. Half a day was enough to soothe most of his loneliness.
Vic can use his ability to control desires, but he cannot control emotions. The difference between the two is still very large. Most desires are caused by reactions inside the human body that synthesize various hormones, proteins or pheromones, which can all be eliminated by ability. But emotions are different. Emotions are related to the brain and memory, so Vic would not move them even if he could!
At night, Vic brought Ace into the world of illusion, where Vic gave Ace some preliminary instruction, allowing him to have a clear understanding of the advanced use of the three-color domineering!
This is the first step. With these concepts as a foundation, Ace knows the direction to move forward and will not get lost on the road to becoming stronger.
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At night, Rebecca wanted to talk to Vic, but when she opened the door and saw Vic and Ace sitting cross-legged, she quietly retreated. Rebecca stood outside Vic's stone house for a long time!
Rebecca kept looking at the bright moon hanging in the sky, her mind full of thoughts. Just as she sighed and was about to leave, a warm hand held her.
Rebecca turned around in surprise but was stunned. The person who grabbed her was not the one she was thinking of, but Olivia who lived next door to Vic!
That night, Rebecca and Olivia slept in the same bed. They whispered a lot, mostly Olivia did the talking, while Rebecca mainly listened and occasionally asked something. Before they knew it, it was daybreak.
The next day, Vic arranged a battlefield for Barrett and Ace, which was in an area with thirty times the gravity on Titan Island. After that, they could move deeper as their strength grew.
In Ace's residence, Vic also left some pure gold. The gathered spiritual energy can be used for practice and quick recovery after battle. There is nothing in Barrett's residence. He is stronger by nature. If all the arrangements are made, how can Ace catch up?
Vic decided to go and teach Ace once every month and not disturb him at other times. Rebecca and the others could go and take a look, but they were not allowed to interfere.
After arranging the two men, Vic left, but not far away he heard the sounds of fighting and the shouts of two men.
Vic wasn't particularly worried about Ace. Even though he had told Barrett that he would beat him to death as long as he didn't kill him, Ace was a natural ability user who could transform into an element at a critical moment. It was not easy for Barrett to seriously injure Ace. Ace was not stupid. Wouldn't he hide when there was a life-and-death danger? So Vic didn't need to keep an eye on Ace all the time, fearing that he would be beaten to death.
"Vic! Is Ace our partner from now on?"
Rebecca asked uncertainly. After Vic left, she left with him. Seeing how much Vic cared about Ace, she asked this question.
"He should be a companion in the future! Just like Luffy, he is not considered a partner. Ace should be the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates in the future. Ace is the grandson of Mr. Garp. You should know this. There is no need to ask more. I will tell you when it is time!"
Even though Vic has the strength of a god, he is still wary of Im and the Celestial Dragons. It is better not to tell them about this powerful enemy for now, since they have never stopped practicing and becoming stronger anyway!
Even though Vic hadn't said anything, with their keen sense, they still noticed something. So now, even without Vic's urging, they were consciously practicing and improving themselves. Vic was very satisfied with this.
"Are you okay tonight? I have some questions about cultivation that I want to ask you!"
"It's okay! Come on!"
Rebecca tucked her burgundy hair behind her ears and asked casually.
Vic turned his head and looked at Rebecca's face, and only agreed after he made Rebecca feel a little embarrassed and turned away.
Rebecca has been with Vic for more than 20 years, but it seems like just yesterday. The little girl with burgundy hair has truly matured. She has a graceful figure, a pretty face with a hint of charm, and when she turns her face, she looks like a cold and aloof queen!
She has become a famous and powerful beauty in the New World, with admirers lining up in the first half of the Grand Line, but her feelings for Vic have never changed!