One Piece: Winged Dragon of the Beasts Pirates

"Tsk."

Ian smacked his lips.

The Conqueror's Haki was still too violent, and the control was not quite enough. It couldn't suppress this guy for a long time, and still gave him the opportunity to become elemental.

At this rate, it will take some time before we can complete the Conqueror's Haki Entanglement.

"Forget it, let's go."

Ian was too lazy to search; finding Crocodile in this desert would be troublesome even with his Observation Haki.

It took flight again and flew away.

Only Yamato's question remained from behind: "Ian, are we just going to leave him alone?"

"Just some clueless guy."

Ian said calmly.

If it were the Crocodile who fought Barrett more than a decade ago, he might have taken a second look.

Well, I think I should sit at the same table as Moria.

He's just a nobody, not worth a second glance. He should figure out how to deal with Babanuki first.

The golden dragon quickly disappeared into the distance.

After a long while, a figure emerged from the yellow sand.

He clenched his fists so tightly they almost bled.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his gaze seemed to want to devour anyone who might harm him.

An unprecedented shame!

Even when I was defeated by Whitebeard, I felt no shame as I do now!

because.

When he was shot down and saw Ian, the Sky-Burning One, swooping down towards him.

He was scared.

Knowing that he had no chance of winning, he chose to run away out of fear.

Only now has he realized what he has done.

They didn't even dare to meet him, and were so intimidated by his domineering aura that they chose to run away!

"Ian Burning Heaven! What have I been doing all these years?!"

His words were filled with resentment.

However, it seems they weren't targeting Ian?

Chapter 145 Soaring to the Sky! The Local Gods Aren't So Friendly

2024-06-25

The Santoro River.

The Golden Dragon sailed downstream.

Ian and the others have returned and are now preparing to leave the country.

This was much easier than going upstream, since the river wasn't yet in a period of extreme water level drop like in the future drought era; the water flow was still very large, and the mighty current propelled the large ship rapidly toward the estuary.

"Crackling sounds! Did you guys run into that guy too?"

Brogy couldn't help but laugh when Ian told him about his encounter with Crocodile. "He's a bit of a coward. After Dorry and I made our move, he chose to run away."

"I've been away from the sea for too long,"

Ian casually remarked of Crocodile, "It seems he has forgotten what the laws of the sea are."

In the end, what good would it do if Crocodile got Hades?

Can he hold on?

"but,"

Ian looked at the gorilla standing to the side. "Well done, Babanuki. After all, that guy is a Shichibukai."

"All this power is bestowed upon me by Lord Ian!"

Babanuki was very astute and quickly pledged his loyalty, saying, "Otherwise, how could I possibly have the strength to fight against someone of that level?"

"So how does it feel?"

Ian asked, "Having been integrated for so long, have you had any bad feelings?"

Babanuki said, "At first it was fine, but the longer it went on, the more I felt that I was being interfered with by the will of the gorilla."

Ian nodded slightly.

This is not surprising, after all, it is a complete fusion of two individuals. Although it is said that Babanuki's will is in charge, it is impossible to say that it is completely unaffected.

It seems we can't combine for too long at once, otherwise our will might be eroded.

In the end, they might end up like those failed-awakened Jailer Beasts in Impel Down, their humanity devoured by their bestiality.

That would be pointless.

"So, Ian, where are we going next?"

Yamato asked impatiently, "Enies Lobby?"

"Don't worry,"

Ian smiled and shook his head. "There are two more places to visit before we go to Enies Lobby."

"Two places?"

Yamato blinked. "Where is this place?"

"The first place,"

Ian held up his right index finger. "How about we take a spin in the sky?"

"In the sky?"

It's definitely worth a visit to the Sky Island.

Ian didn't care about the Golden City or anything like that; he already had enough money, and there was no need to read the Poneglyphs that recorded the location of the Sea King.

But there is one place that Ian thinks is well worth visiting.

Bika.

Enel's hometown, Skypiea, was destroyed by Enel six years before Luffy landed on Skypiea.

As for why this place was chosen, it's because Ian knew that after Enel flew to the moon in the original work, he found an underground ruin, and coincidentally, the city was also called Birka.

Isn't that interesting?

The Golden Dragon sailed down the Santoro River and soon approached its estuary.

but.

"Ian, there are naval warships blocking our way."

"Lookout Violet said, turning around."

Ahead, at the mouth of the great river, rows of naval warships stood ready, seemingly awaiting their arrival.

"Should we sink them, Brother Ian?"

Jack asked for his opinion.

"Ignore them,"

Ian waved his hand, "Just run over it."

Without stopping, the Golden Dragon charged headlong into the naval warships.

It should be said that these naval warships are no different from chicks in front of the Golden Dragon. A length of several tens of meters is indeed quite impressive, but the Golden Dragon is a true sea fortress with a length of several hundred meters!

As the Golden Dragon charged straight at them, the naval captain, who had been stationed nearby and rushed over upon hearing of Ian's arrival, panicked and shouted in disarray.

"Spread out! Quickly spread out!"

They're not even in the same league. Forget about a collision, even a slight scrape would have smashed all the warships to pieces!

As a result, the naval warships that had been blocking the way dispersed, allowing the Golden Dragon to break through the cleared channel.

As the giant ship passed by the warships, all the naval personnel were on high alert.

The sheer size of the ship put immense psychological pressure on them, not to mention the numerous gun emplacements on its sides.

"Colonel! Shall we open fire?"

One of the naval officers couldn't help but ask for instructions.

"No! No! We must not fire!"

The colonel jumped up as if he'd been electrocuted, almost gritting his teeth, "Let them go!"

"Without orders from above, you are not allowed to take action against the forces belonging to the Pirate Emperor!"

He knew very well that if they went to war, their only fate would be total annihilation.

Let them go?

The navy was bewildered.

So what are we here for?

Are they here to see them off?

And so, as the navy watched them go, the Golden Dragon sailed further and further away.

Later.

Albania, the capital of Alabasta.

In the underground palace of the royal mausoleum behind the royal palace.