Haki, AdCoC, AdCoA, Bougyou, Discharge, Ryou
These convoluted terms that have done our heads in the past 2 years are no clearer now than during Luffy's prison stay in Udon. By expanding on AdCoC, I will attempt to clarify Oda's intentions when introducing these concepts, and dispel common misunderstandings
AdCoC:
AdCoC features multiple rings, black lightning and, typically, the lack of physical contact. Jinbe is a perfect example, seeing as he's the most proficient user to date.
AdCoC can be overlayed with different hakis, to produce unique effects. For example, we see Usopp demonstrate AdCoC, albeit slightly different to Jinbe's, on Fishman Island. He overlays this ability with his seeds, producing devastating effects
Depending on the user's other techniques, his AdCoC can become much more potent. For example in Wano, we see Luffy and Zoro overlay their AdCoC with discharge overflow of the bougyou variety. This produces cushioned bubbles. The use of this ability culminated in Zoro abandoning the WSS path, and opting for the Pirate King path(an important plot point that may result in betrayal in few arcs yonder)
Here is a helpful flowchart
These convoluted terms that have done our heads in the past 2 years are no clearer now than during Luffy's prison stay in Udon. By expanding on AdCoC, I will attempt to clarify Oda's intentions when introducing these concepts, and dispel common misunderstandings
AdCoC:
AdCoC features multiple rings, black lightning and, typically, the lack of physical contact. Jinbe is a perfect example, seeing as he's the most proficient user to date.
AdCoC can be overlayed with different hakis, to produce unique effects. For example, we see Usopp demonstrate AdCoC, albeit slightly different to Jinbe's, on Fishman Island. He overlays this ability with his seeds, producing devastating effects
Depending on the user's other techniques, his AdCoC can become much more potent. For example in Wano, we see Luffy and Zoro overlay their AdCoC with discharge overflow of the bougyou variety. This produces cushioned bubbles. The use of this ability culminated in Zoro abandoning the WSS path, and opting for the Pirate King path(an important plot point that may result in betrayal in few arcs yonder)
Here is a helpful flowchart
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