One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

“They are indeed fish-men,” Dota said.

However, Dota and the others had never seen this person before. You should know that Fishman Island is not very big, and Dota and Simon basically know all the famous strongmen on it, but they had never seen this fishman before.

"Oh, really?" Lin Yi was a little surprised. He really didn't know that Jack was a fishman. Although he had watched One Piece in his previous life, he wasn't a fan of One Piece. There were some things he hadn't paid much attention to. He thought that among the fishmen, only Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, was imposing.

“Since he’s one of your own kind, then we won’t kill him,” Lin Yi said. There weren’t many strong members of the merfolk, and he feared that killing Jack would cause resentment between Dota and Simon.

“Thank you, Captain, but there’s no need for that. Although he is a merman, since he’s come looking for trouble, we don’t need to show any mercy. Besides, although he is a merman, he’s not from the same class as me, so strictly speaking, he’s not one of my kind,” Simon said.

Dotai nodded and said there was no need to worry about them; they should be killed if necessary.

"I was overthinking it," Lin Yi said with a smile.

Just then, the sounds of battle rose again from the distant sea.

Chapter 10 The Whitebeard Pirates Arrive

The sounds of fierce fighting echoed like thunder across the sky, instantly attracting the attention of Lin Yi and the others. They all looked up, their gazes fixed on the source of the sound.

After seeing the situation clearly, Lin Yi couldn't help but frown slightly, a feeling of inexplicable doubt welling up in his heart.

It turned out that the enemy currently engaged in fierce combat with Da Pan was not his companions from the Mammoth, but from three other ships flying different pirate flags. These flags were particularly eye-catching, especially the ship's flag, which was quite unique—the skull depicted on the flag had a white, crescent-shaped mustache growing from it!

"How did the Whitebeard Pirates end up here?" Lin Yi muttered to himself.

Simon, standing nearby, looked slightly surprised upon hearing this: "Could it be Whitebeard, the man known as the strongest man in the world?" Having once roamed the Grand Line, Simon was naturally familiar with the renowned Whitebeard.

"That's right, it's him. However, to say that he is the most powerful person in the world would be a bit of an exaggeration." Lin Yi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

Although he has never had the chance to fight Whitebeard himself, he absolutely cannot agree that Whitebeard is the strongest person in the world.

Just then, Felina, who was standing next to him, suddenly said mischievously, "Brother Lin Yi, are you trying to say that you're the most powerful person in the world?"

"Haha, it wasn't me. Alright, let's go take a look. Duotai, bring the people along." After saying that, Lin Yi flew towards the direction where Da Pan was.

Da Pan glared angrily at the fleeing mammoth. He strode forward and chased after it with lightning speed, as fast as lightning streaking across the night sky.

In the blink of an eye, Da Pan caught up with the Mammoth. He moved with the agility of a swallow, using the Moon Step technique from the Six Styles of the Navy, and gracefully flew above the Mammoth. At that moment, the Dragon Staff in his hand seemed to sense its master's anger, beginning to tremble violently and rapidly growing larger at a visible speed.

In the blink of an eye, the originally ordinary-sized dragon-coiled staff had become enormous, standing in the air like a pillar supporting the sky. Da Pan tightly hugged the enlarged staff with both hands, raising it high above his head, his posture majestic and awe-inspiring, as if he possessed the power to destroy the world.

Immediately afterward, Da Pan used all his strength to smash the Panlong Staff down towards the Mammoth below. At that moment, the air seemed to freeze, and a deafening roar resounded, causing the entire sea to tremble. From a distance, Da Pan's attack appeared unstoppable, threatening to smash the Mammoth into pieces.

When Chu Lishi saw Lin Yi suddenly appear on the battlefield, he knew something was wrong and a sense of foreboding washed over him. Without hesitation, he ordered his pirate crew to immediately set sail and flee the area. As for Jack the Drought, Chu Lishi secretly wished he were dead!

However, Jack still had a few loyal henchmen who refused to abandon their leader and flee for their lives. But these henchmen never imagined that Chuck's strength far exceeded their expectations. Facing these disobedient fellows, Chuck showed no mercy; with a few swift strokes of his blade, several men had already met their demise.

Seeing this, the remaining pirates were terrified and dared not disobey Qiu Lishi's orders. They obediently returned to their posts, quickly turned their ships around, and sped off into the distance.

However, to Qiu Lishi's utter surprise, Drought Jack was so easily defeated. They had barely left when a deafening roar came from behind them. Turning around, they saw that Da Pan was already pursuing them menacingly.

The pirates on the Mammoth suddenly felt the sky darken. When they looked up, a thick stick with a whistling sound was already coming down on them. The pirates were terrified, and many of them collapsed to the ground, unaware that their bodily fluids were leaking out.

Qiu Lishi's face was so gloomy it seemed like it could drip water. He hadn't expected Da Pan to be so decisive and ruthless! However, Qiu Lishi was a veteran of many battles. Although he was shocked, he wasn't so frightened that he was frozen in place.

He took a deep breath, his chest bulging, and then a powerful force erupted from his body. That force was a deep, dark black, as dense as ink—it was the Armament Haki he had cultivated! At the same time, an astonishing scene unfolded—Qiu Lishi's previously calloused and rough hands began to change at a visible speed. Muscles bulged rapidly, bones cracked, and in the blink of an eye, those hands were no longer human hands, but had transformed into ferocious beast claws with only three sharp fingers!

The next moment, Qiu Lishi suddenly leaped up, like a ferocious beast pouncing on its prey. His dark claws drew a crisscrossing arc in the air, carrying a sharp gust of wind, as he met Da Pan's fiercely slamming dragon-shaped staff head-on.

A deafening "bang" resounded, like a thunderclap from a clear sky. The moment the beast's claws collided with the dragon-coiled staff, countless sparks and dazzling light erupted, the immense impact causing a violent tremor in the surrounding air. Qiu Lishi, caught in the blast, was the first to feel a terrifying, overwhelming force.

The immense force mercilessly sent Chulis flying backward. He hurtled backward like a cannonball, hurtling straight towards the Mammoth behind him. In the blink of an eye, Chulis slammed heavily onto the Mammoth's deck, accompanied by a shower of wood chips and a cracking sound. He had actually smashed a large hole through the sturdy deck!

However, Qiu Lishi did not give up. He endured the excruciating pain, his face contorted in a disheveled state, and leaped out of the hole, landing once more on the deck. Although he was now seriously injured, he had at least managed to withstand the force of Da Pan's attack.

Da Pan was not surprised that his attack failed. He said to Qiu Lishi in a cold voice, "Was it you who ordered the attack on our ship?"

Qiu Lishi's expression changed. He regretted ordering the bombardment of the Silver Dragon. It was a case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead. He should have run away when Jack and Da Pan started fighting.

Qiu Lishi had a lot on his mind, but he put on a flattering smile and said, "This was all ordered by our captain, Drought Jack. We were forced into this situation. Boss Pan, please forgive us."

"Spare you? Sure, as long as you can beat me." Da Pan grinned wickedly and attacked again.

Holding the coiled dragon staff that had returned to its normal size, Da Pan rushed forward and arrived in front of Qiu Lishi, raising the staff to smash it down on Qiu Lishi.

Qiu Lishi gritted his teeth, knowing that begging for mercy was useless; he had no choice but to fight with all his might. He stomped his feet hard on the deck, using the recoil to charge towards Da Pan, his beastly claws gleaming coldly, as if to tear Da Pan apart. Da Pan remained calm, dodging to the side, while simultaneously sweeping out his dragon-patterned staff. Seeing this, Qiu Lishi leaned back, almost touching the ground, narrowly avoiding the attack.

But Da Pan revealed a sinister smile, and in Qiu Lishi's incredulous eyes, a black bear leg covered in fur kicked Qiu Lishi hard in the groin.

A "crack" sound rang out, causing the man's genitals to involuntarily contract. Qiu Lishi immediately clutched his groin in pain and collapsed, soon losing consciousness and foaming at the mouth.

The battle ended so hastily. In fact, Chuck was not weak; his strength was comparable to that of a Marine Vice Admiral. However, he encountered Pan, and due to his inferior speed, Chuck was defeated by Pan before he could even unleash his full power. After all, he wasn't as resilient as Jack the Drought.

Seeing that the strongest pirate, Chulishi, was defeated by this bear in one move, the other pirates knelt down and begged for mercy, pleading with Da Pan to spare them.

Da Pan ignored the pirates. He picked up the unconscious Qiu Lishi with one hand, leaped into the air above the Mammoth, and his Dragon Staff grew larger again. Under Da Pan's control, he slammed it down on the Mammoth. This time, no one on the Mammoth could withstand Da Pan's attack. As for letting them go, Da Pan had no intention of doing so; these were ruthless pirates.

But Da Pan's seemingly inevitable strike was once again blocked.

Da Pan looked over with a slightly cold expression and saw a burly man holding a black longsword, desperately blocking the Panlong Staff.

Da Pan withdrew his dragon-patterned staff with a menacing look and said in an unfriendly tone, "You'd better give me an explanation, or I'll beat you to a pulp."

The newcomer glanced discreetly at Qiu Lishi, who was being held in Da Pan's arms.

He said in an icy tone, "Does Your Excellency intend to kill everyone on this ship?"

The newcomer was none other than Defados, the current commander of the 11th division of the Whitebeard Pirates. Of course, he wasn't acting out of kindness to save the Beast Pirates; he simply wanted to create conflict.

Just as Da Pan was about to reprimand this person for meddling, three pirate ships flying the Whitebeard Pirates' flag sped toward them from afar. At the same time, two figures on one of the ships leaped up and arrived beside Difuados in no time.

"Are you alright, Difyados?" Blenheim asked with concern.

"It's nothing," Fiados replied.

"Heh, so that's who you are. Turns out you're just another bunch of wicked pirates," Da Pan said with some disgust.

"Damn it, you big idiot, what did you say?" Blenheim roared.

"Heh, isn't that right?" Da Pan glanced at him disdainfully.

"Hmph, you say we're wicked, but I think you're the one who's bloodthirsty. Put down the person you're holding, or don't blame me for taking action," Difuados said, feigning anger.

"Ha, you think you can compete with me?" Da Pan said disdainfully again.

"Damn it, I can't take it anymore! This bear is awful, I'm going to teach him a lesson!" Blenheim angrily charged towards Da Pan with his longsword.

"Blenheim, be careful, the enemy is strong," Difyados warned, feigning concern.

"Good, take this!" Facing the menacing Blenheim, Da Pan, carrying the Qiu Lishi, showed no fear and began to fight Blenheim with the Panlong Staff in one hand.

The moment they clashed, Blenheim's expression changed, and he thought to himself: This guy has incredible strength.

After only a few rounds of fighting, Blenheim was already at a disadvantage.

Seeing this, Artmus looked anxious. After Blenheim was knocked away by the Panlong Staff, he could no longer stand and joined the battle with his twin swords.

"Fight! Fight! It would be best if you killed them!" Difuados shouted anxiously on the surface, but inwardly he was excited.

Despite Atmos's sudden entry into the battle, Da Pan remained completely calm. He wielded the Dragon Staff with agile movements, the staff moving like a nimble dragon, soaring and twirling with powerful force.

Despite facing two opponents alone, Da Pan showed no fear and handled the situation with ease, showing no signs of being at a disadvantage.

Just as Da Pan successfully deflected Blenheim's menacing slashing blade, he flashed forward and swung his dragon-patterned staff horizontally, like a bolt of lightning, towards Atmos's waist.

Atmos's expression changed slightly upon seeing this. However, it was too late to dodge, and he could only hurriedly raise his long sword, trying to block Da Pan's thunderous attack.

In the blink of an eye, Da Pan uttered a soft shout: "The profound meaning of the Eight Desolate Staff Technique—Layered Waves!" With this shout, the previously ordinary staff strike instantly unleashed astonishing power. The staff strike seemed to transform into surging waves, one after another, continuously surging towards Atmos.

"Bang!" A loud crash was heard, and dazzling sparks flew from the point where the knife and stick clashed.

Atmos felt an overwhelming force, like layers upon layers of giant waves, sweeping over him. He could only hold on for a moment before he could no longer bear it. He coughed up a mouthful of blood and flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the turbulent sea, splashing up a huge spray of water.

"Atmos!" Having witnessed this terrifying scene, Blenheim was furious and anxiously shouted his companion's name. Without hesitation, he turned around and rushed towards Atmos, who had fallen into the water.

Meanwhile, Da Pan ignored Atmos and his companion who had fallen into the sea. He slowly retracted his Dragon-Coiling Staff, stood firmly in place, and turned his cold gaze to Difuados, who had been standing by indifferently watching. A disdainful and mocking smile appeared on his face as he said, "Heh heh, your comrade has been thrown into the water by me, his fate unknown. Aren't you worried at all? Or are you planning to continue hiding there like a coward and watch us fight to the death?"

"Hmph, you sharp-tongued brat, let me teach you a lesson." Difuados's face was ugly. He hadn't expected this bear to be so powerful; even Atmos and his companion together were no match for it.

But he had no choice but to act now. Many people were watching, and if he didn't act, Whitebeard would definitely become suspicious of him.

Defiados also wields a knife, but he is significantly stronger than both Blenheim and the other man.

Difuados drew his sword, its blade gleaming with a chilling light. He propelled himself forward like an arrow, charging towards Da Pan. Da Pan, unfazed, gripped his dragon-patterned staff tightly. The two clashed instantly, the clang of metal against metal filling the air.

Difuados's swordsmanship was unpredictable and varied, each strike aimed at Da Pan's vitals. Although Da Pan was enormous, he was exceptionally agile, skillfully dodging each attack and counterattacking with his coiled dragon staff.

The ever-changing size of the Coiled Dragon Staff frustrated Difyudos greatly. After deflecting the staff's sudden extension with his sword once more, Difyudos used the momentum to leap away. Black Armament Haki covered his longsword, and he took a deep breath, raised it, and then brought it down with a fierce slash, shouting, "Wind Blast Slash!"

A strong gust of wind accompanied the blade's light as it hurtled towards Da Pan at lightning speed.

Faced with such a powerful attack, Da Pan became a little more serious, and the coiled dragon staff in his hand quickly spun, and a circular shield rose up in front of Da Pan.

"Bang bang!" The blades collided with the shield, and the strong wind also bombarded the shield like blades, but failed to break through.

Difuados stared wide-eyed at what was happening before him, utterly unable to comprehend what he was witnessing. He had just unleashed his most powerful and prized technique! Yet, to his despair, such a powerful strike had failed to even breach his opponent's defenses in the slightest.

Just then, before Difuados could recover from his shock, Da Pan's figure flashed, moving with ghostly speed. In an instant, two incredibly sharp staff shadows appeared without warning on Difuados's left and right sides respectively. The speed was so fast that no one had time to react.

Two muffled, deafening thuds rang out almost simultaneously. Before Difuados could even mount a proper defense, he was struck hard on both sides of his body by the sudden, powerful blows. The immense impact caused him to lose his balance instantly, flying straight backward like a kite with a broken string.

At that moment, Blenheim, who had just managed to rescue Atmos from the turbulent sea, looked up and witnessed the entire process of Diphyados flying past his head and crashing heavily into the sea not far away.

Blenheim was completely bewildered. Why were they falling into the water one after another?

Fortunately, this time the pirates under his command were quick-witted. When they saw Difuados fall into the sea, they immediately and without hesitation sent men to jump into the water and carry out a rescue operation.

At this moment, Lin Yi and the others also arrived. Looking at the scene before them, Lin Yi asked, "Da Pan, what's going on? Why are those Whitebeard Pirates fighting with you?"

So Da Pan recounted what had happened. Lin Yi frowned after listening. He didn't seem to have any dealings with these people before. Why were they all coming to cause him trouble? Did they think he was easy to bully?

Before he could figure it out, another large ship sped toward them. Lin Yi's doubts deepened as he looked at the flag on the ship.

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Chapter 11 Fiona's Sudden Outburst of Enrage

Just then, a brand-new ship sped into view, its unique shape instantly attracting the attention of everyone present.

The previously noisy, chaotic, and tense scene seemed to have been paused, and fell silent in an instant. Apart from the pirates who were rescuing people, no one spoke again, and they all watched the new ship arrive in silence.

Before long, the large ship flying the pirate flag sailed through the waves and arrived at this turbulent sea. A huge, eye-catching flag fluttered high at the bow, depicting a magnificent top hat and elegant collar, with a grinning skull waving at the crowd, its teeth painted with vibrant lipstick. Seeing this flag, Simon exclaimed in disbelief, "It's the Big Mom Pirates!"

In his previous understanding, the Big Mom Pirates, the Beasts Pirates, and the Whitebeard Pirates were known as the three maritime overlords of the New World, standing like three insurmountable mountains in the hearts of many pirates. They were not only incredibly powerful, but also symbolized the highest status and authority in the pirate world, second only to the Pirate King.

At this moment, Simon's expression grew increasingly grave. He turned to Lin Yi, who was standing to the side, and said in a serious tone, "Captain, something seems amiss. These three pirate crews have always dominated their own territories, and there has never been a precedent of them appearing in the same place at the same time. Now that they have all appeared here by chance, there must be something shady going on behind the scenes."

"Haha, with our current strength, Simon is no longer afraid of anyone," Lin Yi said with a domineering laugh.