One Piece: Dark Justice Spandam

Ch. 3 Darkness Stirring at the Beginning of an Era

Through the use of life return and biofeedback with ki manipulation, I could transform my body. However, it is still far from reaching the ideal, so I'll need to do the same process several more times.

But that alone isn't enough. While the foundation of the body should be the first to be improved, I must also train the combat techniques and weapons that complement this physique.

To achieve this, I need to have a clear direction and strategy in mind. If I waver, it will affect the final outcome.

In the future, assuming I become even stronger, the first thing to consider is the Devil Fruits. When the opportunity arises, whether to consume them or not.

Well, as for Devil Fruits... to be honest, I don't need them. There's variability in their abilities, and in the original story, Lucci mentioned that the drawbacks of the Rokushiki techniques were not significant. But the real issue lies elsewhere.

The problem is the loss of strength when exposed to a certain amount of water and the clear weakness to seastone. These are the "obvious weaknesses" that come with consuming a Devil Fruit.

Moreover, personally, I find Devil Fruits repulsive. I transformed my body through immense pain and suffering. Not to gain special abilities, but purely to make myself physically stronger... and I believe that's how it should be. When you reshape your body like I did, it should come with substantial risks.

However, eating a Devil Fruit only requires enduring a little risk, and in return, it offers unnatural and almost blasphemous transformations... it defies the laws of nature.

Well, I won't deny others from consuming them if they wish to. After all, any ability can be useful, and it's a quick way to become stronger.

But personally, I strongly dislike the idea of letting an external force dictate changes to my body.

So, no Devil Fruits for me.

Next, Haki... I believe it is crucial. It's especially effective against Devil Fruit users.

In Punk Hazard, Doflamingo mentioned that Law's Ope Ope no Mi abilities won't work on Vergo. Then, during the fight with Doflamingo, Law refrained from using his severing powers. I suspect that advanced Haki can protect against Devil Fruit powers.

Furthermore, even without considering Devil Fruit users, honing Haki to the limit is essential. Rayleigh said that Haki improves through battle, so I assume it's most efficient to train it in real combat.

So, while I'll continue basic training, I'll focus on fully developing Haki once I gain real combat experience.

With Devil Fruits and Haki strategy sorted out... the next challenge is my envisioned fighting style. I want to master an overwhelming hand-to-hand combat using my peerless physique.

For that, Rokushiki techniques seem to complement it well. They might be ridiculed as an entry-level Haki, but I see more potential in them.

Telescope Finger – This technique's essence is concentrating force at one point for piercing power. If it can be enhanced to the level of Armament Haki, it would become a powerful weapon.

Shave – This will further improve speed. If I can move almost instantaneously without a sound, like teleporting, it would be great.

Moon Walk – In a world with vast seas, this technique is highly valuable. By moving at high speeds in mid-air, it will give me an overwhelming advantage against non-flying opponents.

Iron Body – Often misunderstood as an inferior version of Armament Haki. But if I think of it as internal hardening compared to external Armament Haki, then perhaps combining them will yield greater strength.