chsdbacks Chapter 52 The Method of Movement and Stillness
Chapter 52 The Method of Movement and Stillness
Within the True Spirit Space, the starlight and mist seemed to ripple slightly due to the intense debate between the two souls.
Genma and Jin sat facing each other, their consciousness rapidly merging. They repeatedly analyzed and verified every detail of the exhilarating yet perilous battle with Kaido during the day, especially the subtle realization of forcibly unleashing Conqueror's Haki at the last moment.
"When Conqueror's Haki is involved, it is indeed difficult to control."
King's consciousness conveyed a profound understanding: "That power was violent and unruly, as if it possessed its own will. The moment I clashed fists with Kaido, I felt like I was riding a ferocious beast on the verge of going out of control, forcibly twisting all the power in my body into one and blasting it out. I succeeded once, but when I tried to replicate it, I always felt like there was a thin membrane between us, something I couldn't reach."
Genma focused intently on every sensation transmitted by Jin, and pondered, "According to my deduction, Conqueror's Haki is a kingly aptitude born from the high degree of unity between mind and body. Its entangling attack is essentially an ultimate power of 'will,' transforming the intangible will of a conqueror into a tangible force that interferes with reality. This requires a perfect resonance between 'spiritual power' and 'physical power,' erupting simultaneously."
"Haki is the power of will. Willpower controlling mental power manifests as 'Observation Haki,' and willpower controlling physical power manifests as 'Armament Haki.' Conqueror's Haki is probably an even stronger power formed by the fusion of these two powers!"
He paused, a flash of inspiration crossing his mind: "Since it is not without clues, perhaps we can try a more systematic and basic training method, instead of relying entirely on epiphanies between life and death. We can call it the 'Dynamic and Stillness Method'."
"The method of movement and stillness?"
Jin savored the word carefully.
"Movement is the ultimate expression and explosion."
Genma explained, "Choose a safe place, and when you are in your best condition, actively try to guide and unleash Conqueror's Haki Entanglement. Don't pursue power; the key is to 'feel' the process—how to mobilize Conqueror's Haki, how to wrap it around your attacks. Even if you can only condense a wisp each time, or even fail, you must 'move' with all your might, consume it, and experience the feeling of your 'spirit' and 'essence' being simultaneously drained when your power is exhausted."
He continued to outline the blueprint: "Tranquility is the ultimate restraint and nurturing. After you are exhausted, before the 'afterglow' of the fusion of spirit and body has completely dissipated, immediately enter the deepest meditation. It is not ordinary recovery, but using your mind to 'capture' and 'savor' that fusion, using your will to 'nurture' that faint 'afterglow,' and trying to simulate and consolidate the feeling of the unity of 'spirit' and 'essence' on a spiritual level. Let your body and soul remember it, thereby prolonging the duration of the 'afterglow' until it can be awakened at will."
Upon hearing this, Jin's eyes gleamed with brilliant light: "Brilliant! Movement exhausts its strength, forcing out its potential; stillness nurtures its essence, consolidating its foundation! One exertion, one replenishment; one tension, one relaxation—this is the true path of system cultivation, far more reliable than simply relying on luck in battle!"
"That's right."
Genma affirmed, "This is just a preliminary concept; the specific effects still need to be verified through practice. If it works, it will prove our guess is correct—that Conqueror's Haki does indeed involve the fusion of mental and physical energy. Then, you, who also possess the 'plant-like physique talent,' might even be able to directly refine Conqueror's Haki using the 'Chakra Refining Method'!"
"Okay! Let's do it this way!"
Jhin's fighting spirit burned fiercely. "Once I recover from my injuries, I'll start trying!"
Upon regaining consciousness, Jhin opened his eyes in a cave on an unnamed island.
Waves of excruciating pain, as if his bones were falling apart, surged through him. Kaido's "teaching" was brutal, but undeniably effective.
He struggled to sit up, and the powerful regenerative abilities of the Lunaria race began to take effect, with the damaged tissues rapidly healing.
Without wasting any time, he immediately began to try to review and simulate the feeling of being enveloped in Conqueror's Haki in his mind, following the prototype of the "Movement and Stillness Method" agreed upon with Genma, while guiding the power within his body to accelerate the repair of his injuries.
Just one day later, Jin's injuries had almost completely healed thanks to his powerful physique.
Kaido tossed him a bunch of looted food and drinks, then disappeared off to find new members for the newly formed Beasts Pirates or opponents to fight, leaving King alone on the island to train on his own.
Jinle, finding peace and quiet, chose a cliffside clearing facing the sea and began his first practice of the "movement and stillness method".
"Conqueror's Haki Enveloping!"
He took a deep breath, adjusted himself to peak condition, and recalled the reckless and domineering will he had when he fought Kaido.
Black wings suddenly unfurled behind him, and he unleashed his nascent Conqueror's Haki with all his might, attempting to guide and entangle it upwards.
"boom--!"
Dark red arcs of electricity flashed again at his fist, but they were extremely unstable, flickering on and off. The violent energy tore at the veins in his arm, bringing excruciating pain.
Jin gritted his teeth, disregarding the energy expenditure, and forcefully unleashed his punch towards the void above the sea.
hum!
A twisted shockwave, crackling with faint dark red lightning, shot out of the body, flew dozens of meters above the sea surface before losing momentum and exploding with a bang, creating a small column of water, far from being comparable to Kaido's earth-shattering Thunder Bagua.
After several hours of trying, Jin felt as if all his strength had been drained, and a strong sense of weakness washed over him.
"Now! Meditate!"
He forced himself to steady his swaying body, immediately sat down cross-legged, and abandoned all distracting thoughts to enter into deep meditation.
With my mind highly focused, I tried my best to capture and savor the feeling of my "spirit" and "essence" being forced into a high degree of unity in that instant, and used my mind to nurture that lingering "aftertaste" that was about to dissipate.
Time passed slowly, and when Jin opened his eyes again, the sun was about to sink below the horizon.
The feeling of weakness persisted, but he keenly sensed that his "feeling" of being enveloped in Conqueror's Haki seemed to have become slightly clearer. Although it was minuscule, it was an invaluable beginning.
"It works!"
A look of joy flashed in Jin's eyes, and without hesitation, he stood up again.
"move!"
He once again drew upon the little strength he had just recovered and began his second attempt...
Day after day, Jin entered a frantic cycle of training on this deserted island.
"Active" to exhaustion, "still" to savor the experience.
Each meditation after exhaustion deepened his understanding of the Conqueror's Haki.
From initially only being able to barely generate a very unstable arc of electricity, to later being able to maintain the arc for two or three seconds, and then to being able to clearly wrap Conqueror's Haki around his fist to carry out a complete attack.
Although progress is slow, it is steady and solid, taking one step at a time.
More importantly, under this cycle of extreme pressure and deep nurturing, his Armament Haki underwent a qualitative change, becoming more refined and powerful, his Observation Haki became more acute, and even the flames of the Lunaria race seemed to become more refined.
On this day, Kaido returned drunk and saw King training on the edge of a cliff, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He could sense that in just over ten days, the brat's aura had become more solid, especially his domineering presence. Although the quantity hadn't increased much, the quality had subtly revealed a sense of harmony, even giving him a faint sense of threat.
"Hmm, this kid's progress is a bit outrageous."
Kaido took a swig of sake, grinned, and said, "Looks like I've really struck gold! The Lunaria tribe, they're something else!"
He didn't disturb Jin's cultivation; instead, he watched with great interest, wanting to see how many surprises this new "ally" could bring him.
At the edge of the cliff, Jin completed yet another cycle of "movement and stillness" and slowly finished his work.