BXBX NOVEL Chapter 70 - Haki Training
"The hard part is over which is feeling your Haki. The next step is simple: harnessing the power of Haki.
You already know Haki is used in three different forms: \'Fighting spirit\', \'Presence\' and \'Intimidation. Usually, people learn to feel their Haki by training in any one form of Haki. Either Armament or Observation.
It\'s also the reason why many people excel in one form of Haki.
But, you are different. You already learned to feel your Haki. It\'s your advantage and it won\'t limit your imagination when you began to learn the other forms." Magnus explained.
Blaize was puzzled as he couldn\'t understand what Magnus was trying to say. \'How is it different, isn\'t it all the same?\'
Noticing his confusion, Magnus smiled: "Let me demonstrate in simple terms. Haki isn\'t all about coating your arms or observing your opponents, it\'s much more.
Watch me!" Saying this, he closed his eyes.
Suddenly, Blaize sensed a mysterious power in the surrounding, brushing past him. He can\'t see it but can feel it, \'It\'s Old man Magnus\'s Haki!\'
The next second, the stones sprawled around him rocked a little and began to float. \'How? Telekinesis? Old Magnus can control the objects around him with his Haki? Unbelievable!\'
Soon, all the floating stones swirled at high speed but halfway all of them dropped to the floor without support. Seeing this, Blaize looked at Magnus.
The latter shook his head with a fatigued expression, "My Haki has grown weak over the years and I still can\'t control the objects with just spiritual energy!
This is what I want to say to you. Don\'t limit your Haki with the knowledge around you. Haki is nothing but \'belief\'."
This time Blaize completely understands what Magnus was trying to say. He needs to believe in the impossible to make it possible. If he doesn\'t even believe it, nothing will change.
Haki is just spiritual energy while its application is not limited to fighting and observing. It can do wonders if grasped correctly! The new finding somewhat excited Blaize very much.
Magnus once again spoke, interrupting his thoughts. "Don\'t let your thoughts wander, this kind of practice is too far away for you. I showed this so that you don\'t limit your imagination! Nothing more!"
Blaize nodded his head in understanding. He wasn\'t a reckless fool to think he can do that after practicing for a few days.
"Now, let\'s talk about how to harness your Haki which is a basic and foundation of controlling one\'s spiritual energy.
First, Busoshoku[Armament] Haki—forming an invisible armor around yourself with your spiritual energy. It may seem simple but Armament Haki is the most difficult of three forms.
You need to consider many things since reckless use of Armament Haki drains your spiritual energy fast. Unlike Observation and Conqueror\'s Haki.
A person\'s spiritual energy is limited like stamina, it will eventually run out on continuous use. To deal with that, you need to understand the term—\'Haki Reserve\'.
Haki reserve is nothing but the amount of spiritual energy a person possesses. Usually, it\'s the same for every person at the start with a slight change but there are some exceptions.
Haki Reserve can be improved by constant practice, battle, or even emotional changes. But mostly, it\'s by practice one can increase their Haki reserve.
I am speaking about this Haki Reserve concept because the amount of spiritual energy you possess is at least three times of a normal person. It\'s surprising!"
\'Is it because I got transmigrated and swallowed the previous owner\'s soul?\' Blaize thought.
Magnus continued his explanation. "Whatever the case may be, it\'s your advantage. Now, let\'s get back to the topic of Armament Haki.
To coat your body with Haki, you need to learn how to harness and channel your spiritual energy. It\'s the same concept as punch: When you punch, you channel your entire strength to your fist.
Let\'s start. Try to touch your spiritual energy and let it flow." Blaize did as Magnus instructed.
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Time flew by, one month passed.
After a month of rigorous training, he was finally able to harness and channel his spiritual energy. It didn\'t come easy, he worked hard for it.
Blaize can coat his arms with Haki but it was imperfect and unstable. In this one month, Magnus also taught him other two forms of Haki: Observation and Conqueror\'s Haki.
Under Magnus\'s supervision, Blaize coated his arms with Haki and punched at the huge boulder in front of him. Just as his Fist was about to strike the rock, his Haki wore off.
Magnus shook his head. "Watch me!" Saying this, he covered his arms with Haki and showed Blaize. "Did you notice anything?"
"No,"
"You are forcing and pressuring your spiritual energy too much; it should feel natural. You need further practice in harnessing and channeling your Haki." Magnus suggested.
Next, Blaize practiced his Observation Haki. The training method is similar, he closed his eyes and began to sense his surrounding with his spiritual energy.
He wasn\'t at the stage where he can dodge the attacks while blindfolded. For that, he first needs to understand how to use his observation Haki.
After two hours of practice in Observation Haki, Magnus switched Blaize\'s training to Conqueror\'s Haki. To Blaize, it was the most relaxed training.
Here, he doesn\'t have to control his Haki but let them all erupt at once. For now, Magnus wants him to get used to his willpower. It was fun but also a little challenging.
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Days flew by, another fifteen days passed.
Blaize\'s control over Haki improved every day, his terrifying growth even shocked Magnus who had become numb by now.
Blaize grasped the complete basics of Armament and Observation Haki. He can now coat his arms with Haki but it\'s still stiff and needs further practice.
Compared to that, his Observation Haki is stable. He can sense the things and movements around him even with his eyes closed.
With the basics learned, he can now proceed to the next step: Battle. Only during the battle his Haki will develop, he knew it very well and Magnus also said the same thing.
The problem is, there\'s no opponent on this barren Island. And, his three-month vacation time limit is also getting near. In a month, he has to resume his duty as a Marine.
His situation is hopeless as there isn\'t any worthy opponent in the East Blue. Just as he was feeling low, a notification sounded in his mind.