WTF?
Sherwin looked at Sasha Meow beside him with a face full of confusion.
That right, the source of this unfamiliar Conqueror Haki wasn't Sanji Meow, but had erupted from Sasha Meow body.
Furthermore, unlike the Conqueror Haki of others and the Felynes, Sasha Meow Haki didn't give Sherwin any sense of pressure. Instead...
Why did it feel a bit comfortable?
Just as he intended to perceive it properly, the Conqueror Haki that had erupted suddenly swept back, returning into Sasha Meow body.
But at the same time, an identical Conqueror Haki suddenly appeared on Sanji Meow, who was lying on the ground.
It was just that the scale wasn't as large as the one Sasha Meow had just released it felt as if Sasha Meow had split off a portion of her own Conqueror Haki and attached it to Sanji Meow...
Eh?
Sherwin suddenly realized—isn't this exactly what Athena is best at doing?
"Ooh ooh ooh ooh—! I feel it meow! This is Sasha big sister love meow!!!"
(==)
The little yellow cat, who had been struggling with all his might, was instantly resurrected.
With only a few attempts, he successfully wrapped that Conqueror Haki, which did not belong to him, around his feet.
Probably because the Conqueror Haki wasn't his own and it was Sanji Meow first time encountering it, the Conqueror Coating he used was similar to Ace, feeling very "unstable."
"Ifrit Jambe: Night... Sanji Meow!"
Having obtained new power, Sanji Meow kicked out, once again clashing with Ace.
However, the attention of Sherwin and the others was no longer on them they were all looking at Sasha Meow.
"Meow? Big brother Sherwin, why is everyone suddenly looking at me meow?"
Sasha Meow, who had been looking worried, only realized the atmosphere around her seemed a bit off after seeing Sanji Meow stand back up. She subconsciously hid behind Sherwin.
"Did you really not notice anything yourself?"
Sherwin didn't know whether to laugh or cry as he picked up the little one. "It seems you just awakened Conqueror Haki, and that Conqueror Haki currently swirling around Sanji appears to be something you shared with him."
"Eh? Conqueror Haki?"
Only then did the little one notice a certain power had appeared within her body. Furthermore, there was a faint, lingering connection between this power and Sanji Meow, who was currently fighting.
It felt as though she could sever or strengthen this connection with just a single thought.
"Conqueror Haki... can be shared Meow?"
Sasha Meow scratched her little head, asking with a look of utter feline confusion.
I'd like to know the answer to that too...
Sherwin looked toward Whitebeard with a wry smile.
"Gurararara! This is the first time I've ever seen such a unique Conqueror Haki. Sherwin, brat, the little Felynes around you are all quite extraordinary!"
Even the world-renowned Whitebeard seemed to have no idea what was going on.
"Sanji! Stop fighting!" Sherwin decisively called a halt to the battle over there. "Sasha needs you to cooperate with something here!"
"Coming Meow!"
Hearing that it involved Sasha Meow, Sanji Meow dropped his opponent without a second thought, appearing before Sherwin in a flash, deactivating his raid suit, and kneeling on one knee.
"Sasha big sister, your guardian knight Sanji is ready for duty meow!"
"Heal your wounds first, you little idiot!"
Sherwin looked at the staggering little yellow cat who was still forcing himself to strike a pose and irritably tossed him a bottle of Angelic Medicine.
Once Sanji Meow had finished the medicine and recovered most of his strength, Sherwin briefly explained Sasha Meow situation to him and Ace, who had followed along.
"I was wondering why that Conqueror Haki felt a bit strange just now..."
The thick-headed Ace laughed and scratched his head. "But the pressure was still very strong it gave me quite a scare at first."
Wait?
Sherwin paused for a moment, but didn't look into it further for the time being. Instead, he turned to ask Sasha Meow how she had shared her Conqueror Haki.
"I don't know either meow..."
(=ω=)
Sasha Meow blinked and answered honestly, "I just saw little brother Sanji being bullied and wanted to help him. If you hadn't told me, Sherwin, I wouldn't have even noticed meow."
"Ahhh~~~ Sasha big sister is truly a merciful goddess meow~ I am so happy to have received your help meow!"
Upon hearing this, Sanji Meow immediately began to twist and writhe like seaweed in a frenzy.
"Quiet down! We're talking about serious matters meow!"
ヾ(ω)
Huamei slapped the back of his head, finally making the little yellow cat behave.
Ignoring Sanji Meow interruption, Sherwin continued to say to Sasha Meow, "Then try to see if you can still share Conqueror Haki with others."
"Okay Meow~"
Sasha Meow closed her eyes and focused for a moment, and that same unique Conqueror Haki from before once again surged from within her body...
"Ace, didn't you just say that Sasha Conqueror Haki was very oppressive? Why don't I feel any pressure, but instead feel very comfortable?"
It seemed Sherwin previous perception was not mistaken, as the members of the Whitebeard Pirates had similar feelings.
"I don't know either it clearly felt very oppressive just now..."
Ace rubbed the back of his head and replied with a bewildered expression, clearly having the same experience as the others this time.
And...
"What are you two little ones doing?"
Sherwin shook his head helplessly and asked Klee Meow and Shermie Meow, who were currently tugging on his ears and shaking them back and forth.
"I don't know, Klee just suddenly felt especially energetic Meow."
(==)
The little Ragdoll let go of his ear and stuck out her tongue sheepishly.
"I feel the same way too~ Suddenly, I feel full of energy and subconsciously want to move around, meow~"
(=ω=)
On the other side, Shermie Meow also rubbed against Sherwin head to show her apology.
Sherwin glanced at the other Felynes and found that they were either showing dilated pupils or an increased frequency in tail-wagging.
Haibara Meow and Jinx were even pulling on Whitebeard beard and gnawing on Shirahoshi fish tail, respectively.
So...
Sasha Meow Conqueror Haki isn't meant to intimidate enemies, but rather a buff-type ability that boosts the morale of allies?
No, Ace mentioned feeling a sense of pressure before, so it should have a function to distinguish between friend and foe?
Just as Sherwin was pondering this, Sasha Meow Conqueror Haki began to coil back. Immediately afterward, he felt a sudden surge of power within his body...
After trying to control it for a moment, Sherwin discovered that this stuff was indeed different from the Armament Haki he had cultivated himself.
It felt slightly awkward to manipulate, and currently, he could only achieve an "imperfect Conqueror Coating" state similar to Ace.
He wasn't sure if he could completely master this borrowed power after some practice.
But regardless, Sasha Meow Conqueror Haki could significantly enhance the combat strength of their entire Research Commission.
As expected of the Goddess of War...