Chapter 26: Lightning Release Chakra Mode-Eu, Kizaru, só entrei no grupo de bate-papo depois de me tornar invencível(Biscoitos de arroz com vinho tinto)

Amazon Lily on the island of Nine Snakes is a rather peculiar nation. It is unique in that the concept of lineage, in the strict sense, is almost nonexistent among its citizens. Before Borsalino took charge of Amazon Lily, most of the people in this country had never even seen what a man looked like.

The vast majority of the population were brought to the island as children, with even members of the Giant race being no exception. This diversity is reflected in the elite warriors known as the Kuja Warriors, who resemble a living museum of humanoid races. Among the more than one hundred Kuja Warriors, four are Giants—a testament to their conspicuous presence and their formidable combat prowess. Even among such elites, it is difficult to erase inherent racial differences, and these Giant warriors are certainly not mere slackers relying solely on natural talent.

"Everyone, do as I say..." After briefly explaining the reason for summoning them, Borsalino began to teach them how to refine chakra.

It turned out that for those who already possessed a certain foundation, learning to refine chakra was not overly difficult. Less than five minutes after Borsalino explained the technique, Hancock, eager to please him, successfully refined her first bit of chakra. Soon after, Kikyo and the strongest among the Kuja Warriors followed suit. About half an hour later, the last of the Giant warriors, with the help of her companions, had also succeeded.

Such efficiency might seem exaggerated, but it becomes less surprising when one considers that these hundred or so warriors were selected from the elite of Nine Snakes, where every woman is already proficient in Armament Haki.

"Very good. Now, for the Lightning Style body flicker technique..." Borsalino was slightly surprised; he had anticipated that some might struggle and had prepared scrolls for them to study on their own. It seemed he had underestimated the aptitude of these warriors, or perhaps the compatibility between the Haki system and the chakra system. Overjoyed, Borsalino decided to strike while the iron was hot and teach them the Lightning Style technique he had just acquired—even though he had not practiced it himself. However, relying on his years of training experience, he figured he would master it quickly through analogy.

*Zzzzt… Zzzzt…*

The Kuja Warriors were deeply interested in the "combat skills" personally taught by Lord Borsalino, especially after they learned to refine chakra. Although they did not yet grasp the true implications of the chakra system, the emergence of this power out of thin air left them exceptionally excited. For a time, the training ground became a breeding ground for Pikachu, with crackling lightning flashing incessantly.

Unfortunately, mastering the Lightning Style body technique was significantly harder than refining chakra. Even Borsalino had to attempt it several times before successfully mastering this ability, which he considered somewhat redundant.

"My dear, this technique is very similar to the electrical abilities of the Mink Tribe~"

To Borsalino's surprise, not long after he mastered the technique, Hancock did as well. Unlike the warriors who turned red in the face trying to produce a few sparks, Hancock summoned a brilliant shroud of lightning with a casual wave. Her method was simple: she used her Observation Haki to "copy" the technique directly from Borsalino.

This left Borsalino with both good and bad news. The good news was that any warrior with Observation Haki could quickly master such relatively simple ninjutsu. The bad news was that enemies with Observation Haki could do the same.

"Tsk, I'll have to make the warriors keep this a secret. The method of refining chakra must not leak out!" Borsalino thought. Fortunately, Observation Haki could only "copy" relatively simple physical techniques; complex ninjutsu requiring hand seals could not be acquired so effortlessly.

Once it was discovered that Observation Haki could "copy" the Lightning Style technique, many warriors attempted to do the same. However, those who possessed both forms of Haki were in the minority; even counting those who learned it on their own, only about thirty warriors mastered the technique.

*Zzzzzzzzz…*

The warriors who had just mastered the Lightning Style gathered together, discharging electricity in a spectacular display. For them, the novelty of lightning and chakra was enough to pique their interest. Regardless of its actual lethality, the aura of crackling lightning looked incredibly formidable—fitting for a group of the toughest women around.

Goliath, the only Giant warrior to master the technique on her own, was particularly impressive. The lightning radiating from her body was almost absurd in scale, enveloping a massive area around her; at a glance, she looked like a power station. Her immense chakra reserves perfectly compensated for the high energy consumption of the technique. Orochimaru, the developer of this technique, likely never imagined how much combat power a naturally gifted race like the Giants could extract from it.

"That's enough for now. Some have learned it, and the rest can practice slowly. Remember, it is not to be shared outside the Kuja Warriors." Borsalino had no time to wait. While the attire of the Nine Snakes warriors was distinct, there were few among these "tough girls" who were truly eye-catching—after all, who would really be attracted to a muscular "Barbie" with bulging veins?

Just as Borsalino was preparing to take Hancock back home, a commotion erupted toward the port of Amazon Lily. Even from miles away, the sounds of shocking explosions and shouting could be heard.

"What is going on!" Hancock was annoyed, not by the scale of the disturbance, but because her private time with Borsalino had been interrupted.

"Sister, that pirate we captured earlier has broken out of prison and is trying to steal a ship to escape!" Marigold reported, her expression grim after quickly verifying the situation. Borsalino had just emphasized the need for secrecy, and the fact that a pirate was nearly escaping from Nine Snakes made them appear somewhat incompetent.

Of course, it wasn't entirely their fault. Had Borsalino not ordered the assembly of the Kuja Warriors, the island's defenses would not have been so vulnerable. If the four warriors tasked with guarding the prison had remained at their posts, even a pirate with a bounty of tens of millions of Berries would not have stood a chance.

"Hmm? Is it that pirate named... 'Blood Claw' Dark?" Borsalino recalled the matter. It had originally been Vice Admiral Strawberry's mission, which he had taken over and then passed on to Hancock's sisters.