One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

"Boss, we can't get in touch with Gotti!"

A burly man in a suit, sweating profusely, bowed and scraped respectfully to the young man in the chair who was smoking a cigar.

That's right, the future Capone Becky with a full beard and a big belly was just an ordinary-looking young man at the time!

However, his angular face was filled with coldness and a stern expression, and his hawk-like gaze made everyone afraid to meet his eyes.

It already vaguely resembles the ruthless and cruel mafia boss from the "Worst Generation" in the comics.

Capone Becky stood up from his chair and looked into the distance at the approaching Ruka, his brow furrowed.

On the distant sea, apart from the Ryuga, there was nothing else.

The speedboat that Gotti was on had disappeared without a trace.

Moreover, although it was unclear what Gotti said at the end of the phone call, it was known that all of Gotti's men had been killed in battle.

Now, Gotti's fate is also unknown!

An ominous premonition began to rise in his heart.

It is highly likely that Gotti has already met a tragic end, killed by that unidentified person!

Thinking of this, Capone Becky's right hand gradually clenched, almost crushing the cigar.

Gotti was a trusted confidant whom he had been carefully cultivating for many years, and whom he was preparing to take to the new world in the future!

Moreover, he has always valued loyalty and friendship, and in his heart he has long regarded Gotti as a brother.

But how could Gotti have died so mysteriously in the Western Sea?!

Capone Becky clenched his right fist tightly, staring at the Ryuga with bloodshot eyes.

Despite the excruciating pain in his palm, he seemed completely oblivious.

Without using his Devil Fruit powers, he couldn't do anything to Gotti in a short time, as that indestructible metal plate could block almost all attacks.

But that mysterious enemy prevented even the defensively skilled Gotti from sending out intelligence, and was quickly eliminated...

Clearly, he is an extremely difficult and formidable enemy!

Amidst the turmoil of his thoughts, Capone Becky suddenly let out a long breath, his eyes flashing with an almost tangible anger and murderous intent.

That fierce gaze gradually locked onto the Ryuga, which had entered the firing range.

If he were caught off guard and unexpectedly encountered such a formidable enemy, he would undoubtedly have a major headache.

But how dare they come to his territory and cause trouble?!

You should know that Flame Island is the headquarters of his Flame Gang!

Even when naval warships came, they couldn't gain the slightest advantage!

Capone Becky didn't hesitate any longer and waved his right hand.

"Cut the cannon!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a gaping hole suddenly appeared in his abdomen, from which countless bandits leaped out.

They carried cannons as they leaped out of Capone Bege's inner castle, their forms gradually returning to normal.

As countless subordinates poured out of the castle inside Capone Bege's body, the once empty dock suddenly became crowded with people, and dozens of cannons emitted a cold smell of gunpowder, their muzzles precisely aimed at the Ryuga.

Thanks to his prior arrangements, the civilians at the dock had already been evacuated, leaving only the Flame Gang on site!

This means that he doesn't need to have too many concerns and can freely tear that hateful sailboat apart with cannon fire!

A flash of cruelty and anger crossed Capone Bege's eyes, and without hesitation, he commanded, "Fire!!!"

boom!!!

A thunderous roar spread out, and dozens of cannons fired simultaneously under command, sending countless shells, trailing smoke, flying straight toward the Ryuga.

"Hmph! Die!" Capone Bege sneered, his tone filled with undeniable sarcasm.

He was confident that no one could survive such overwhelming firepower.

……

Kilo stood at the bow of the ship, looking at the shells flying all over the sky, his eyes filled with shock.

Although the naval firepower he saw in Ohara was far more intense and terrifying than it is now.

But at the time, he was merely an observer, not someone who actually faced the gunfire.

Right now, countless shells almost filled most of his field of vision, shrouding the Ryuga in shadow.

This kind of direct visual impact is still rare for Kilo.

However, if it's only to this extent...

Kiro handed the scabbard to Robin and patted her on the shoulder to reassure her.

With a burst of energy from his feet, he strode to the bow of the ship, and just as he was about to break free, he suddenly used the momentum to push off, his body abruptly suspended in mid-air.

The muscles in his right arm bulged and tightened, and the sharp sword Zhanlong gradually emitted a clear sword sound, seemingly sensing its master's excitement.

As he activated his breathing technique, scorching heat erupted from Kilo's mouth, his aura surging and expanding wildly, and an intensely hot aura spread from his body.

The dragon-slaying weapon had turned crimson at some point, its scorching red light reflecting in Kiro's pupils.

It's now!

The crimson blade tore through the air, accompanied by a terrifying whistling sound. Everything around Kilo dimmed in his eyes, and only this dazzling blade light occupied everything, as if it had become the center of heaven and earth.

[Burning Heaven]!!!

In an instant, a huge, dazzling red streak appeared in the air, its crimson sword energy carrying specks of dark red fire, enveloping all the incoming shells.

boom!!!

A deafening roar rang out, and countless shells exploded amidst the sword energy, sending plumes of smoke and dust billowing into the air.

"What?!"

Capone Becky's cigar slipped from his mouth, his pupils contracted, completely unprepared for Kiro's ability to do this.

The Flame Gang members, who were on high alert all around, were stunned and momentarily forgot to continue firing their cannons.

However, although all the shells were detonated, the crimson sword energy continued its momentum, passing through the shell barrage and flying straight towards the sky above the dock, exploding with astonishing force.

"Get down!" Capone Bege snapped out of his daze and shouted a warning.

Everyone was on guard and immediately lay down, alert to the impending explosion.

However, the expected shockwave never arrived.

Seeing this, Capone Bege narrowed his eyes, somewhat puzzled.

"Could it be just a bluff?"

The next second, he caught a glimpse of the dark red sparks scattered in the air out of the corner of his eye, his expression changed drastically, and he shouted loudly.

"No, get out of the way!!"

"Don't touch those red dots!"

However, it was too late. By the time the people realized what was happening, the embers had already silently stained their clothes.

Surprisingly, those sparks, which were inconspicuous and easily overlooked when in the sword energy and air, would suddenly expand and burn fiercely once they touched clothing or the body.

"Aaaaaah!!!"

Countless bandits were caught off guard and a raging fire broke out among the crowd, with screams of agony filling the air.

"Damn it!!!"

Capone Begi was horrified and was about to get up to fight when he discovered that Kiro had already arrived at the dock.

Meanwhile, a hurricane, which appeared out of nowhere, gradually swept in, not only failing to extinguish the flames but instead making them burn even more fiercely.

As Kilo harnessed the wind, his feet moved lightly, creating a whirlwind that swept through the crowd.

Wherever it went, a hideous bloodstain appeared on the chest of every enemy. The wound was extremely deep, and without exception, it was a serious injury that could be fatal.

"No!!" Capone Bege had completely lost his usual composure, and the cigar he always had in his mouth was nowhere to be seen.

Watching his troops fall like wheat, his heart was bleeding.

This was all the wealth he had accumulated over a long period of time, and now it was being harvested at an alarming rate!

"Who are you?!"

"What kind of monster is this!?"