NOVEL NEXT Chapter 100: Armament Haki Can Also Teach? (4/5)
The super battleship slowly docked, and a large sign at the port read: The Land of Love, Passion, and Toys.
"Ding! Please make your choice," a voice echoed in Finn's mind, revealing three tempting options:
1. Capture 5 Donquixote Family members. Reward: 100 years of life.
2. Capture 10 Donquixote Family members. Reward: 10,000 years of life.
3. Capture 15 Donquixote Family members. Reward: Endless lifespan.
Finn's heart raced. Endless lifespan? That would mean immortality. And with something like Big Mom's Soul-Soul Fruit, he could even share that lifespan with his closest allies. The possibilities were staggering. I have to get this.
Without hesitation, Finn revised his plan. He called Susie to organize a team to gather supplies, while Hina and Ain led a battalion of a thousand soldiers to surround the Smile Factory. Meanwhile, Finn, along with Tashigi, Robin, and five hundred soldiers, made their way toward Dressrosa Palace.
What Finn didn't know was that Doflamingo was attending the Shichibukai meeting at Naval Headquarters, leaving Dressrosa vulnerable.
At the palace gates, Buffalo, wounded from a prior battle with the super battleship, staggered back to the palace. "Baffa, what happened?" a guard asked, rushing to support him.
"Never mind me! Alert the top cadres. We were attacked, and the enemy's ship is heading straight for Dressrosa!" Buffalo urged, his breath labored.
"Yes, sir!" The guard ran off in a panic.
Buffalo exhaled and limped forward—only to freeze at the sound of a voice behind him.
"Buffalo."
Turning, he saw a figure he didn't recognize. "Who are you?" Buffalo asked, confused.
"The one who just shot you out of the sky," Finn said calmly.
Buffalo's eyes widened in horror. The attacker...
"Spinning Propeller!" Buffalo launched into his attack without hesitation, his entire body twisting like a cyclone. But Finn was faster. With a single, well-placed kick, Buffalo was slammed to the ground.
"No more spinning for you." Finn gestured to the soldiers. They moved in swiftly, restraining Buffalo with seastone handcuffs and securing him with steel rods designed to keep criminals at bay.
"That's two down," Finn mused, adding Buffalo to his growing list of captives. They continued toward the palace, making quick work of any guards who dared to stand in their way. The female soldiers, having consumed "jelly beans" that enhanced their abilities, dispatched the guards with ease.
Soon, Finn and his team reached the grand hall on the third floor.
Inside, Torrebol, one of the Donquixote Family's top officers, was in the middle of receiving a report when the doors burst open.
"My lord! Just as Buffalo warned, the enemy is here!" the panicked guard shouted.
Torrebol's eyes shot toward the entrance, where Buffalo appeared—bound and beaten. Behind him, Finn and his soldiers marched in.
"Marine!" Torrebol gasped, recognizing the uniforms of the soldiers behind Finn. Panic set in. What's going on? Why haven't we been warned? Where is Vergo?
"You seem a little nervous," Finn said, grinning. He turned to Tashigi. "He's all yours. Remember, his body is mostly made of mucus, just hit his weak points."
"Understood, sir," Tashigi replied, drawing her sword.
Torrebol, realizing the threat, lashed out in desperation. "Mucus Machine Gun!" Thick, disgusting strands of mucus shot toward Tashigi like a hail of bullets.
Robin, watching nearby, frowned. "That's revolting. Can Tashigi handle this?"
"Don't worry," Finn said confidently. "She's my second-in-command for a reason."
Robin smirked, noting Finn's pride. "Yes, I've noticed how much attention you've been giving her in your sword training sessions," she teased.
Finn chuckled. "Oh, feeling jealous, Robin?"
"Jealous? Of course not. Tashigi's like a sister to me. But maybe I am a bit envious..." Robin's voice trailed off, hinting at more than she let on.
Finn's grin widened. "Well, maybe I should teach you next, then. Haki, perhaps?"
Robin raised an eyebrow. "Haki? You can teach me that?"
"Of course," Finn said, stepping behind her. "Here, give me your hands."
He guided her hands gently, as he had done with Tashigi before, teaching her the basics of Armament Haki. "Feel it," Finn whispered in her ear, his voice soft but commanding.
Robin's eyes widened as she felt the raw power of Haki surging through her palms. It was an overwhelming sensation, as if the very air around her vibrated with energy.
Before she could fully immerse herself in the moment, Tashigi's voice interrupted.
"Master, he's too weak. He didn't even last a single strike."
Torrebol lay crumpled on the floor, unconscious.