One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

The sword energy roared incessantly, and waves several meters high surged on the sea below.

Kiro braced his left hand against the scabbard, and slowly and precisely inserted the back of the sword into the scabbard opening along the web of his hand, making a crisp "click".

The giant ship below, about a hundred meters long, was suddenly split in two by the sharpness of the giant sword energy. The entire hull broke in the middle with a loud crash, and the keel was also broken instantly.

Countless splinters of wood and scrap metal flew everywhere as the giant ship slowly sank to the bottom of the sea amidst the surging waves.

At the same time, a crisp notification sound came from the panel in my mind.

[Defeat Jack the Drought, points +161]

Current points: 237

The mammoth's figure had vanished without a trace, and only a faint crimson tinge appeared on the sea surface, as if the entire sea had been stained red by a large amount of blood.

Kiro did not pursue further; as he had just said, he would only strike once.

And if I remember correctly, Jack is also a rare fish-man.

As a Devil Fruit user, he will not perish at sea. Although he will lose his strength due to the seawater, he can avoid death by swimming.

Therefore, it is very likely that Jack will not die from this sword strike.

However, for Kilo, obtaining these points is already enough.

However, upon seeing the additional 161 points, Kilo raised an eyebrow.

This was less than he had expected. Jack's strength should be greater than that of Lieutenant General Runo, yet he could provide fewer points.

It seems that because my strength is much greater than it was six years ago, the points I gained from defeating Jack will be reduced.

He stepped forward repeatedly, using the Moon Step technique to leap back onto his small boat.

After casually retrieving some food from the collapsed mammoth ship, Kilo pulled out a nautical chart and a logger, turned around, and continued heading towards St. Tin Island.

......

On the azure sea, a small boat sails swiftly with the wind, leaving a long trail behind it.

Kilo, wearing sunglasses, lay leisurely on the small boat, basking in the sun and taking a nap.

His senses suddenly stirred, and he caught a change.

Without even blinking, Kiro flicked his right index finger, releasing a faint burst of energy.

Above the small boat, a newsbird carrying a large stack of newspapers was leisurely flying by.

Suddenly, a burst of energy swept past, accurately knocking one of the newspapers to the ground.

At the same time, a pele flipped and flew up, landing precisely in the pocket on its chest.

The newsbird was startled and flapped its wings vigorously before flying away with a loud cry.

Kilo caught the fallen newspaper, glanced at its contents briefly, and finally fixed his gaze on the date at the top.

"We've been adrift at sea for three days now, are we finally almost there?"

He stood up, gazing at the emerging outline of the island in the distance, and murmured to himself.

It was an island covered in greenery, with lush forests covering the entire island, full of vitality.

With Kilo's keen eyesight, he could vaguely make out the cluster of buildings on the island, arranged in a neat and orderly fashion, clearly indicating that people lived there.

This was his destination: Saint Tin Island, located in the Kingdom of Alabasta!

The islands on the Grand Line are usually classified according to their natural climate type, and St. Tin Island is a standard spring island.

Although the Alabasta Kingdom in the comics presents a desert landscape that seems to fit the characteristics of Summer Island, it is actually the result of the influence of "Dancing Powder".

It was precisely because of the dancing powder that the prolonged drought caused the kingdom to fall into civil war and almost fall into Crocodile's hands.

After pulling out the record pointer to confirm everything was correct, Kilo activated the wind and sped towards Saint Tin Island.

The distance of several nautical miles passed in the blink of an eye. The small boat gradually slowed down and came to rest at the port of St. Ting Island.

After paying a fee, Kilo disembarked and set foot on the vast island.

Looking around, he found himself on a huge dock.

To be fair, this is the busiest dock Kiro has ever seen since arriving in the world of One Piece.

Dozens of large merchant ships were docked in the vast harbor, and thousands of transport workers were moving back and forth carrying goods. A noisy commotion mixed with the salty smell of the sea breeze and a faint musty smell of sweat permeated the air.

Kilo instinctively took two steps back to make way for a group of workers carrying heavy loads.

Looking around at the bustling harbor, Kilo's gaze suddenly froze, landing on several furtive figures.

"It seems pirates are truly everywhere."

Kiro shook his head, ignoring the pirates who were hiding their identities, and headed towards the town on the island.

As you venture deeper into Kilo, the surrounding architectural style and cultural atmosphere undergo significant changes.

Aside from travelers like Kilo, most local residents wear traditional face masks and headscarves, their pure white attire exuding a strong exotic charm.

The surrounding buildings were also white, giving Kilo a familiar feeling.

The streets were bustling with people, and the whole city was filled with a thriving atmosphere.

Before being ravaged by drought, the city was full of vitality.

After all, Alabasta is a major world power with a prosperous economy and a large population. Its benevolent king is deeply loved by the people, and the happiness index of its citizens is quite high.

Suddenly, Kiro's powerful senses picked up on a commotion on the street ahead. He frowned, vaguely catching information about Crocodile.

He raised an eyebrow and strode quickly toward the direction of the noise he sensed.

After turning a street corner, his view suddenly opened up.

Ahead, the street was teeming with people, and in the center of the bustling crowd, several huge banners were held aloft.

"Heroes return! Hope for Alabasta!"

"The righteous Shichibukai, Crocodile!"

The people of Alabasta cheered, holding up banners that prominently praised Crocodile.

Kiro frowned slightly, feeling a bit strange.

Unexpectedly, Crocodile has already gained such prestige in Alabasta.

He stepped forward, patted one of the people on the shoulder, and asked curiously:

"What did Crocodile do? Why are you all supporting him like this?"

Upon hearing this, the man turned and sized up Kilo, then laughed:

"You're obviously from out of town."

"Ever since becoming a Shichibukai, Mr. Crocodile has been hunting down pirates in the surrounding area."

"With his help, the waters around Alabasta have become much safer, and everyone is very grateful to him!"

Nearby, someone nodded in agreement:

"That's right! Thanks to Mr. Crocodile, our country's trade routes have improved significantly, and our economy has been booming lately!"

Upon hearing this, Kiro nodded thoughtfully, his senses suddenly picking up on something unusual.

He nodded to the enthusiastic crowd, then turned and walked away quickly.

They came to a secluded, deserted alley. Kiro stopped, and without turning around, said:

"You've followed me all this way, shouldn't you come out now?"

After a long silence, two figures emerged from the alleyway, staring at Kiro with unfriendly expressions.

"Hmph, acting all tough, and carrying weapons, trespassing into our territory."

"Who are you?"

"Could he be a spy sent by another pirate crew?"

A man with a body as hard as steel emerged from the shadows, his face cold and stern.

As the man's steps fell, his hands slowly transformed, eventually turning into two cold blades.

Another tall, voluptuous, blue-haired woman stepped forward and rebuked her with displeasure:

"Mr. 1, why are you wasting your breath talking to him?"

"People who are obviously suspicious should just be killed!"

Countless thorns sprouted from her hands out of thin air, their sharp tips gleaming with a chilling light that inspired fear.

As if on the same wavelength, the two simultaneously and tacitly rushed towards Kilo.

It was obvious that they wanted to eliminate Kiro, this strange and dangerous threat.

After all, Kilo was armed, exuded an imposing aura, and was gathering intelligence everywhere, making him a potential threat.

Although the organization's specific plans are unclear, according to the tasks assigned by higher authorities, this is a crucial period for the execution of the plan.

Absolutely no mistakes are allowed!

Faced with Kilo, an outsider who was clearly different from ordinary people, they would rather kill the innocent than let go of any potential threat.

Faced with the two men's fierce attacks, Kiro shook his head and sighed.

"Do people nowadays all like to slide tackle so much?"

"First Mammoth Jack, and now Mr. 1 as a partner?"