Traveling Through Multiple Realms: The Supporting Character's Counterattack

Chapter 6 Observation Haki and Chakra Sensing

The night was deep, and the moonlight, like quicksilver, spilled onto the tatami mats in the entrance room.

Having just finished another round of Rasengan training, he was sitting cross-legged, silently recovering his depleted chakra.

Just as his mind was gradually calming down, that familiar and intimate feeling of being called once again rose from the depths of his soul.

"True Spirit Space..."

Genji's mind stirred, and he did not resist this pulling force.

The next moment, his consciousness broke free from the constraints of his body and appeared in that void where starlight flowed.

Almost the instant his figure solidified, Abel's figure opposite him also became clear.

Compared to a few months ago, Abel's eyes held less fear and confusion, and more restrained sharpness. Although he was imprisoned, his indomitable spirit seemed to burn even more fiercely.

"Genma".

Abel spoke first, his voice carrying a barely perceptible hint of excitement.

"Abel, you look a little different."

Genma keenly sensed the change in the other person, which was not only on a spiritual level, but also seemed to be accompanied by an indescribable aura.

"Um."

Abel nodded, a smile playing on his lips. "These past few months haven't been entirely fruitless. I owe it all to you."

"I?"

Xuanjian was slightly taken aback.

"Yes, after sharing your 'vegetative state' physique optimization, I felt a certain hidden power within me being 'separated' and becoming clearer than ever before."

Abel explained, "In our world, this power is called 'Haki.' And the part of it related to perception and insight is called 'Observation Haki.'"

"Observation Haki?"

Genma's heart skipped a beat. He naturally knew what this was: a top-tier perception ability in the One Piece world.

"That's right. Although my body is confined and I can't engage in high-intensity training, the mental tempering has never stopped. In the daily torment, I concentrate my mind and constantly try to 'listen' to everything around me—the guards' heartbeats, the researchers' whispers, even the most subtle changes in the airflow..."

Abel's gaze deepened. "Just recently, I finally broke through that barrier and successfully awakened Observation Haki!"

He looked at Genji, his eyes gleaming with a sense of sharing: "Our souls share the same origin, and our abilities are shared. I think you should also possess this power!"

Before he finished speaking, Abel voluntarily revealed his soul imprint.

A completely new torrent of perception, different from chakra, accompanied by Abel's months of experience in comprehending and cultivating Observation Haki, surged into Genma's consciousness like a warm tide.

It was a wondrous experience. Genma felt his senses amplified countless times in an instant, and a strange perceptual ability that transcended sight and hearing was taking root in his soul.

However, when this power attempted to fully integrate into his body connected to the Naruto world, the world's rules subtly interfered and adapted.

The essence of Observation Haki is preserved, but its form of expression naturally gravitates towards and transforms into the chakra system.

The information was transmitted in a few breaths.

Genma slowly opened his eyes, a glint of silver light flashing in them.

He subconsciously held his breath and focused his attention outward.

Something amazing happened!

Even with his eyes closed, he could "see"—no, more accurately, "perceive"—everything within a radius of tens of meters centered on himself.

The flowing starlight in the True Spirit Space seemed to transform into countless tiny chakra points, while Abel's soul on the other side resembled a warm and resilient flame burning quietly.

This perception is not simply thermal imaging or contour drawing; it is closer to a comprehensive "information reading," including energy flow, life force, and even a certain degree of vague emotional coloring.

"This is—chakra sensing ability!"

Genma instantly understood, and a huge surge of joy welled up in his heart.

In the ninja world, ninjas with outstanding sensory abilities are one in a hundred, and each one is a valuable asset that all the major ninja villages are vying to recruit.

Whether it's reconnaissance, early warning, tracking, or counter-tracking, the role a skilled sensory ninja can play in a team is immeasurable.

He carefully experienced this new ability. Currently, the range was about thirty meters. Although it was not particularly wide, the clarity was extremely high, and as he concentrated, the range seemed to have a slight room for expansion.

More importantly, this perception is extremely subtle and difficult to detect by ordinary means.

"It's a success!"

Although Abel could not directly experience chakra perception, through the soul connection, he could feel Genma's surging joy and the new fluctuations generated on the soul level, knowing that the power he shared had been successfully absorbed and transformed by Genma.

"That's great, Abel! Thank you!"

Genma was incredibly excited. "This ability is so useful to me! It's amazing that you were able to awaken this power in that kind of environment!"

Abel shook his head: "Without the physical optimization and soul restoration you brought, I couldn't have done it so quickly. We are one, my power is your power."

He paused, his tone tinged with anticipation, "With this ability, you should be safer in the world over there."

"Um!"

Genma nodded emphatically, sensing the clear three-dimensional image in his mind. A thought suddenly flashed through his mind, "Perhaps this ability can also help with the training of the Rasengan!"

He thought of the final and most difficult step of the Rasengan—maintaining and releasing it, which required ultimate control over the changes in chakra form.

His chakra perception ability allows him to "see with his own eyes" the rotation and condensation of chakra in his palm, and every slight instability can be captured instantly.

This will undoubtedly greatly shorten the time it takes him to master the complete Rasengan!

The two teenagers smiled at each other in the True Spirit Space. Although they were in different worlds and faced different challenges, their souls were closely connected, growing together and supporting each other.

This meeting, with the surprise brought by Abel, has lit another crucial beacon on Genma's path of growth.

The existence of his sensory abilities will give him more possibilities and greater security in his future ninja career.

His consciousness returned to his body, and Genma lay on the tatami mat, but did not fall asleep immediately.

With his eyes closed, his newfound chakra perception ability spread slowly like invisible ripples.

He "saw" his parents' steady breathing and warm chakra flow in the next room, and "heard" the faint chirping of night insects and the rustling of leaves in the wind outside.

The entire world was presented in his "mind's eye" with unprecedented clarity and three-dimensionality.

"Observation Haki... Chakra perception..."

A smile appeared on Genma's face, then he seemed thoughtful, "I never expected my 'vegetative state' would have this kind of effect!"

Come to think of it, a ninja's physique seems to be naturally able to separate mental energy from physical energy.

In the world of One Piece, Observation Haki and Armament Haki can be considered as otherworldly versions of spiritual and physical energy.