Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 31 Unleashing the Great Power

"Water Breathing - Second Form - Waterwheel!"

"..."

Kuzan's face was cold, and his deep eyes gleamed with a chilling light. He did not stop just because he had achieved his goal, nor was it to retaliate against the guy's nonsense earlier. As a Marine Admiral, he was not so petty as to be so... narrow-minded.

I just wanted to see what this guy's true strength was like.

He watched as Xia Che, after a somersault, instantly blocked all the ice spears with a circular slash from his longsword. Even as a Marine Admiral, he had to admit that Xia Che was indeed a genius Marine trainee who had been recognized by Teacher Zephyr and graduated after only two and a half years of training.

This genius Marine, who disappeared without a trace after being demoted and never reappeared at Marine Headquarters, did not fall into depravity or lose his talent as those guys claimed. Instead, he hid in the weakest sea, deceiving everyone.

And this kid's swordsmanship... as gentle as water, as continuous as water...

It is powerful, fast, and its explosive power is still amazing!

It was as if he were facing a ceaseless, ever-changing river. Even though there was no water in front of him and the ocean was frozen, Kuzan felt as if he were standing in a real river when facing the sword energy unleashed by this kid.

And the domineering aura he exuded... Did this kid also master domineering aura through his own exploration after being sent down to the East China Sea?

I have to admit...

Everyone underestimated him.

As a naval admiral, he had seen many swordsmen, those who could destroy everything with their ferocity, those who were as hot as flames, and those who were sharp enough to cut through anything.

I've even seen top swordsmen cleave the sea and the sky with a single sword strike, but I've never seen such a gentle yet ever-changing sword aura.

Could this guy who's planning to invite him to Red Romance be a gentle soul?

Is this a joke?

At this time.

Just as Kuzan was lost in thought, speechless.

"Water Breathing, Third Form - Flowing Dance!"

Shache's body moved at lightning speed like flowing water. Due to the speed of his movements, only a few afterimages remained in his wake as he launched an attack on Kuzan.

Although he is a Marine Admiral and a Logia-type Ice-Ice Fruit user, he is not afraid.

No matter what kind of water it is, even the unfathomable ocean, it will freeze.

However, faced with the young man's swordsmanship, he put away his initial contempt.

With so many people watching, I don't want to accidentally capsize in the gutter.

Will Admiral Aokiji still be able to hold his head high then?

Seeing this peculiar, smooth, and fluid technique, unlike the high-speed movement of the Navy's Six Styles Shave, which changed like flowing water, Kuzan's face showed a look of surprise. A hint of appreciation flashed across his eyes, but then he exhaled a breath of cold air, suddenly gripped an ice blade in his hand, and swiftly slashed to the left, directly blocking Shache's attack.

While the ice blade clashed with the Sandai Kitetsu...

"Frozen Moment!"

He then quickly released the cold air, instantly freezing Xia Che who appeared beside him.

"Are you still going to insist on protecting this sinner?" Kuzan stood before Shacher, his voice cold and ruthless. "Dand Shacher, although your strength has somewhat exceeded my expectations, it's not enough to stop me!"

His deep eyes gleamed with a chilling light as he stared directly at Xia Che.

"You can still turn back now. Give up, Dand Shacher. You are no match for me."

He exuded a terrifying aura, domineering and ruthless, as if he were ready to destroy everything in his way.

This is perhaps the true face of a naval admiral!

"If you let go, I can promise you that the Navy Headquarters will pardon all your illegal acts and even cover up everything here for you."

however.

The words were spoken.

Shache remained unmoved by Kuzan's temptations.

This guy is an actor!

Maybe he's just acting!

Although it's unclear why this guy hasn't stopped even after things have come to this point.

But Xia Che didn't dare to be careless and directly ignored the temptation Kuzan mentioned.

Over the years, he has been learning and researching the art of water breathing, and he has long since become able to achieve a state of mind free of distractions, calm and composed, and ignoring the temptations and harassment of others.

He shuddered, using his overwhelming aura to shatter the ice that had frozen his feet and lower body. His face remained expressionless; instead, he sighed helplessly, "Can't it really end like this?"

Although freezing can affect the normal functions of the human body and is very harmful to ordinary people, preparations were made in advance to deal with the appearance of Kuzan.

Especially with the breathing techniques of water and the special training methods of the ocean, their bodies are already strong enough to resist the freezing.

Moreover, Kuzan clearly hasn't used his true power yet!

It seems that now they have no choice but to fight hard and show their skills.

Xia Che's face also showed a serious expression. He leaned forward slightly, gripped his long sword in his right hand, and once again assumed the starting stance of the Water Breathing sword technique. He said expressionlessly, "To be honest, it's really getting cold! And it's almost dawn. I still hope to finish this soon."

He had already mentally prepared for Kuzan's arrival when he invited Robin aboard.

He also knew that defeating a Marine Admiral with just Water Breathing wouldn't be easy, but don't forget... this is a world that belongs to the sea, and possesses the power of the sea.

As a naval genius captain, he knows more than just the art of breathing water.

At this moment.

Everyone looked up, their faces tense as they watched the battle between the two...

The fierce and domineering ice froze everything, as if it wanted to plunge everything into an ice age. But there was a small, weak river that was not frozen by the biting cold and flowed towards that terrible icy world.

It flows ceaselessly, yet stubbornly resists the cold, refusing to be frozen!

But at this moment...

Everyone knew that Xia Che seemed to be at a disadvantage when facing the domineering and fierce ice, and the naval admiral who was like a monster and could change the sea and the air currents.

Robin, her fists clenched tightly, looked up at the figure who had stopped, gripping the hilt of the sword. Her eyes remained fixed on him, never letting up.

His mind involuntarily drifted back to the time when the two of them first met.

A demobilized navy officer, gazing blankly at the sea, invites her, the devil's son wanted by the World Government, to travel to the East Blue together.

At that time, she genuinely believed that this guy had ulterior motives.

But so many years have passed without us realizing it, and this guy has kept his promise, giving her shelter and a peaceful life, until today...

When she was in danger, just like the giant she encountered in Ohara, he stood before her, not abandoning his promise to invite her back then, and still protecting her in the face of a terrible enemy.

But...did she do something wrong again?

"Robin~"

Noticing the regret and self-blame on Robin's face, Nami tightly grasped Robin's trembling and cold hand. Although her own body was also trembling and her eyes were filled with worry, she still said in a firm tone, "Don't give up, that guy will definitely not lose."

At this moment, Nami also realized that the Arlong Pirates, whom she had once feared, were nothing more than worms in front of this monster.

That guy is terrifying!

How could there be such a monster on the sea?

But she still believed in the figure who had stood before her during her most desperate time.

"Since he hasn't given up, let's trust him! If all else fails, we can go to sea and escape as pirates! I've already had a ship prepared. If things really get bad, we'll take that guy and run away immediately, or..." His voice trembled slightly as he spoke, "Let's go to the ship and wait!"

however.

"I believe in him!"

Faced with Nami's comfort, Robin's face, which had been filled with regret, self-blame, and fear, once again showed a smile—an elegant, intellectual, and composed smile.

She nodded emphatically.

"I've entrusted myself to him. No matter the outcome, I'll be here waiting for the BOSS."

"???" x2

Nami and Kuina were taken aback, looking at Robin with strange expressions.

That sounds a bit strange.

This is too fast!

But before Nami could say anything...

Sudden.

Xia Che, who was originally standing still...

At this moment.

Moved!

And it was accompanied by a sentence.

"Are you really not going to Red Romance? I already said it's on me!"

"..."

Kuzan also saw Shache move, but before he could figure out what the kid was up to, he suddenly heard this sentence, and his face darkened again. Just as he was about to teach the kid a lesson...

In the blink of an eye.

A voice came from the other side.

That ethereal, gentle, yet calm voice came through.

"Water Breathing, Eleventh Form: Ocean, Boundless!"

As the sound faded.

Kuzan's expression immediately changed.

Even though the entire ocean was frozen over, at that moment he seemed to feel... the sound of the ocean surging.

(End of this chapter)