One Piece : Strongest Vice-Captain Mr. 3!

Ding!

[Rayleigh Sensei's Haki Lecture has concluded]

[An excellent teacher can help you avoid detours, surpass yourself, and become stronger]

[Thanks to your humble learning, your Observation Haki and Armament Haki have both improved, successfully elevating you from a beginner to an average level. Your Conqueror's Haki has significantly increased, allowing you to barely control it, stepping into the beginner stage.]

Inside the ship's cabin, the flickering oil lamp cast a dim glow.

By the time Mr. 3 finished the highly immersive simulation lesson and returned to his room, it was already late at night.

"Phew, I thought I could level up just by using the Haki lecture, but I didn't expect to endure such a long beatdown from Rayleigh-sensei…" 

Mr. 3 sat on the soft mattress, his mind drifting as if he were on a merchant ship gently rocking on the waves.

Although only a little over an hour had passed in reality, he had experienced a full seven days and nights in the illusion of "Rayleigh Sensei's Haki Lecture!"

No, it wasn't just a mere illusion…

Mr. 3 lifted a hand to touch his cheek, feeling the prickly and lengthy beard that had grown.

He activated his powers to add wax to the oil lamp on the nearby table, making the small flame burn brightly and illuminating the entire room.

It was quite a practical ability.

Mr. 3 took off his short sleeves and looked down, revealing numerous shallow scars covering his chest and abdomen—marks from the beatings he had endured during Rayleigh-sensei's practical lessons!

It turned out that the system's lecture series existed independently in some alternate space for real-life teaching!

It felt a bit like black technology, but because he had experienced it firsthand, the things he learned were more real and valuable.

After all, while memories and experiences can be forcibly crammed in, the three types of Haki, closely tied to personal consciousness and belief, lose their depth unless learned through personal experience.

Regardless, it felt quite good overall!

Mr. 3 clenched his fists, feeling the power flowing within him, and then called up the system panel.

[The Strongest Vice-Captain System]

[Host: Mr. 3 (Galdino)]

[Appearance: 71]

[Physical Fitness: B++]

[Luck Value: E+S (Buff from Buggy the Clown's pirate crew; will disappear once separated)]

[Abilities: Wax-Wax Fruit (Precision 86%, Strength 75%, Traits 71%) (Not Awakened), Armament Haki (Standard), Observation Haki (Standard), Conqueror's Haki (Beginner)]

[Items: Marine Former Admiral Aokiji's Seabike]

[Main Objective: Successfully recruit at least one Warlord (new or old) to join Buggy the Clown Pirates, strengthen the faction, and solidify Mr. 3's position as the second-in-command of the Buggy Pirates.]

[Objective Reward 1: Completed, Rating A]

[Objective Reward 2 (Two Warlords): Fruit Ability Development Capsule, Interdimensional Ability Training Manual, Choose One to Upgrade from Three Colors of Haki (Instructor TBD), Appearance +6]

[Side Objective (Hancock's Submission): Conqueror's Haki completely surpasses Hancock]

[Objective Reward: A Copy of the Eight Gates Training Manual]

Compared to before completing Rayleigh's teachings, it's noticeable that in addition to the expected increase in Haki levels, Mr. 3's appearance and physical fitness have also seen slight improvements.

Even the three indicators of his fruit abilities have increased by one or two percentage points!

"It's not just about the three types of Haki; this series of lectures boosts other aspects too…"

Seeing his appearance rating increase, Mr. 3 was overjoyed. Although it was only a single point, it was still incredibly valuable!

Glancing at the second objective reward, Mr. 3's anticipation skyrocketed: the second Haki lecture would feature different instructors!

Don't underestimate the effect of this opportunity, which on the surface seems to offer just "one type of Haki upgrade," but judging by the growth from Rayleigh's teachings, the ultimate benefits will depend on his own understanding.

To put it plainly, if Kaido were to teach online, could it be possible to directly awaken the legendary —Conqueror's Haki Infusion?!

It's quite possible!!

Mr. 3 rubbed his hands together, visibly excited.

After daydreaming about his meteoric rise, he regained his composure, slapped his face, and returned to his previous research on the wax soldiers.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.

Activating the Wax-Wax Fruit ability, he quickly conjured a massive wax soldier.

Mr. 3 focused, attempting to control the wax soldier for smoother movements.

This time, bolstered by the enhanced Observation Haki, the wax soldier's actions were no longer stiff and awkward; it could perform basic movements like punching, kicking, and blocking like a conventional humanoid weapon!

Unfortunately, the standard level of Armament Haki couldn't be applied remotely to the wax soldier unless it reached a high-level form like "Katakuri," allowing for free and distant application!

Thus, the wax soldier's sturdiness and overall combat power still depended on the strength development of the Wax-Wax Fruit itself.

The near-iron hardness was nothing remarkable in the face of top-tier combatants, but when it came to bullying weaker opponents, it was still quite satisfying.

Mr. 3's mind wandered, imagining the following scene:

He sat on a small boat, legs crossed, leisurely sipping coffee, while right in front of him, a group of rookies was being mercilessly battered by candle soldiers, crying out in desperation as they fought for their lives.

At that moment, he would slowly set down his coffee, wearing a nonchalant expression, and say, "Sorry, I don't have a smaller candle than this."

Wow! 

That would instantly raise his status, right?

The more Mr. 3 thought about it, the more excited he became, feeling an urgent desire to rush to Karai Bari Island, to the battlefield of the Buggy Pirates, and test out the power of this magnificent creation!

It was obvious that this would blow Buggy and his crew's minds, leaving them exclaiming in shock!

Perhaps it was due to spending a week in Rayleigh-sensei's class, but Mr. 3 didn't feel the slightest bit tired; instead, he was refreshed, with his thoughts lively and active.

"Speaking of status…"

Mr. 3 recalled the only remaining item on his system panel: the same kind of sea bike used by the former Marine Admiral Aokiji.

The description for this item was quite straightforward: it could be empowered through Haki to become a "Black Bike."

This was an unexpected reward he had received when he awakened his Conqueror's Haki, and until now, he hadn't had the chance to take a look at it.

"They say it can be empowered to a Black Bike, but even if its strength reaches that of Mihawk's black sword, what's the point? Can I really swing it around to smash enemies in the face with the wheels?"

"Well, since I'm doing nothing anyway, let's see what's special about this Aokiji-style bike."

With a flick of his mind, Mr. 3 extracted the sea bike from the system space.

As expected, it was an ordinary deep blue bicycle, plain to the point of being unremarkable. It had no basket, no back seat, just a manual bell attached next to the right-hand grip.

Mr. 3 stepped forward and pressed the bell.

Ding~!

The sound was crisp and clear.

And then…

Nothing else happened. 

"Is this really just a show-off sea bike?"

Recalling the scene from the anime where Aokiji leisurely rode his bike across the surface of the sea, Mr. 3 decided to further test the bike's capabilities.

Generally speaking, the system shouldn't reward this; after all, it would be far too easy to buy hundreds of items with Berries.

Pushing his bicycle out of the room and onto the deck of the merchant ship, Mr. 3, freshly trimmed and looking handsome again, leaned over the bow, peering down past the railing.

Beneath the gentle moonlight lay an abyssal sea, dark and unfathomable, and one could hardly imagine what lurked in its depths.

Gazing into the distance, he saw nothing but deep darkness; apart from the sound of waves crashing and the occasional sea breeze, the surroundings were eerily silent.

It felt as if a fearsome deep-sea creature with sharp fangs might leap out at any moment!

If Mr. 3 had a fear of the deep sea, he would probably be paralyzed with terror on the deck right now, shaking uncontrollably.

Fortunately, he was bold—thanks to his own strength to ensure his survival.

With the Wax-Wax Fruit and his mastery of Haki, he was well-equipped to handle most fierce beasts of the deep sea.

"Well then, let me see what's special about this bicycle!"

Flames ignited on Mr. 3's head, and he raised his hand to create a large mass of wax, tossing it onto the surface of the sea to form a ten-square-meter platform.

After confirming that the wax had enough buoyancy, he picked up the bicycle, vaulted over the railing, and leaped into the sea!

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