[Confirm transaction? Once confirmed, it cannot be changed.]
The virtual administrator's emotionless, mechanical, and cold voice echoed in the void.
[Confirm.]
[Confirm.]
As the two confirmed the transaction, the entire trading space seemed activated by an invisible force. Strange streams of information instantly surged into the depths of their consciousness.
Sasuke Uchiha felt a new body of knowledge enter his mind, a power known as Armament Haki.
Roy, on the other hand, felt the power called chakra.
Sasuke Uchiha experienced an unprecedented flood of knowledge rushing toward him.
Within this flood lay the profound mystery of Armament Haki, a power capable of strengthening the body to an indestructible state, allowing one to grasp and empower attacks, even inflicting fatal damage on those with the abilities of a Logia-type Devil Fruit.
When mastered to its peak, it could greatly enhance both defensive and offensive capabilities.
At the same time, Roy's body felt wrapped in a warm energy, which was chakra, a mysterious power originating from the world of Naruto, quietly awakening within him.
He closed his eyes, feeling this unprecedented power, and thought to himself, "So this is the true essence of chakra, the balanced mixture of one's own spiritual and physical energy..."
As the methods for extracting chakra and the techniques for training it flooded into his mind like a tidal wave, he felt as though a door to an entirely new world had opened.
As a Navy Admiral, his spirit and body had long been tempered to be exceptionally resilient.
Almost instantly, the chakra within Roy began to extract and burst forth on its own, like a dormant volcano suddenly awakening and releasing astonishing energy.
This power circulated within his body, filling every cell with vitality.
At that moment, a faint yet incredibly potent chakra aura emanated from Roy, piercing through the constraints of space and making its presence known to Sasuke, who was present.
Sasuke Uchiha was particularly shocked, having never expected that this "Mr. Kizaru" could grasp chakra in such a short time, and in an instant, condense such a vast and pure amount of chakra.
"So fast!" Sasuke marveled internally, fully aware that chakra training was no easy task and required long-term accumulation and practice.
Yet the Roy before him seemed to defy this norm, mastering this power with astonishing speed, demonstrating talent and strength beyond the ordinary.
In that moment, Sasuke's respect and curiosity for Roy grew even more.
Meanwhile, Roy was fully focused on feeling the chakra surging within him, clearly sensing this energy flowing through his meridians, bringing a sense of fullness and power.
He gave a slight nod, indicating his satisfaction with his level of control over his chakra.
Seeing this, Sasuke Uchiha wasted no time, quickly closing his eyes and continuing to concentrate on understanding the mysterious power Roy had imparted to him, the Armament Haki.
Gradually, an image seemed to emerge deep within his mind: countless towering strong figures standing between heaven and earth, their bodies radiating a dark black light like war gods descending.
Among these strong figures, one figure was particularly striking.
It was an old man with a fierce scar on his face and short, neat hair.
He clenched his fists, then suddenly thrust them forward. With an earth-shattering roar, an entire massive mountain was instantly obliterated, rubble flying in all directions as smoke and dust billowed.
"Could this be the power displayed when this ability is trained to its peak?"
Sasuke Uchiha's eyes widened in shock and awe as he speculated internally.
Thinking of this, a wave of ecstasy surged within him.
He quickly refocused his mind, redoubling his efforts to sense and mobilize the mysterious power Roy had given him.
However, no matter how hard Sasuke Uchiha tried, the Armament Haki that should have existed within him remained completely dormant, like a sleeping giant refusing to stir.
After repeated attempts, he finally opened his eyes in frustration and confusion, feeling empty inside without any sign of Armament Haki.
"Armament Haki isn't something that can be awakened so easily, you know," a voice suddenly said slowly.
Roy slightly narrowed his eyes and continued, "The best way to successfully awaken this powerful ability, after mastering the training methods, is to persistently engage in high-intensity training and real combat. Only then can you truly unleash the Armament Haki hidden within you."
As he spoke, Roy's gaze deliberately swept over Sasuke Uchiha.
"For now, given your current physical condition and strength, you're still too weak. You'll need to invest more time and effort into diligent training."
Hearing this, Sasuke Uchiha clenched his fists tightly. Though a sense of reluctance lingered within him, he was well aware that he was still young, and his body had not yet fully matured.
Yet the thought of his deep-seated hatred for Itachi Uchiha stirred an impatient urge for revenge within his heart.
After a fierce internal struggle, Sasuke Uchiha ultimately forced himself to calm down, temporarily suppressing his impatience and desire for quick results.
He understood that if he couldn't maintain a steady mindset and methodically improve his strength, facing Itachi Uchiha in the future would likely end in a crushing defeat.
Seeing Sasuke Uchiha compose himself so quickly, Roy nodded approvingly and said, "Alright, now that you recognize your shortcomings, work hard. If you encounter any difficulties or confusion during your training, feel free to ask me through the group chat anytime."
A look of surprise immediately appeared on Sasuke Uchiha's face. He looked up at Roy excitedly, then bowed deeply with utmost sincerity, expressing his gratitude: "Thank you, Mr. Kizaru, for your guidance and help. I will train even harder and live up to your expectations!"
Roy gave a slight nod. This transaction, while roughly equal in value, had vastly different implications for their immediate growth.
His own strength had long reached a plateau, with his body and all three types of Haki already at their peak.
On this foundation, the addition of chakra was immensely significant.
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