Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

End of Chapter 32

"What...what is this? Is this the colonel's true strength?"

Sensing something was amiss, the assembled members of the 16th Marine Division looked up in disbelief at everything in the distance.

The sea and the sky had fallen into darkness. Except for the areas illuminated by lights, everything was pitch black. They couldn't even clearly see Colonel Xia Che's battle with others, but they could almost sense it...

The ocean!

It wasn't the usual sea... no, it was the sea itself. Even though they were standing some distance away, they still felt as if they were actually on the sea, experiencing its surging power and vastness...

"This is terrifying! No wonder he's Colonel Shacher! Are all the guys from headquarters monsters? But who is he? How could he fight such a terrifying colonel for so long?"

It can change the climate and alter air currents!

They were originally prepared to help; as marines with the rank of colonel, if the colonel was their enemy, then he was their enemy as well.

only.

Before leaving, the colonel forbade them from getting involved, told them to stay put, and also instructed them to keep an eye on the pirates they had recently recruited, lest these guys take advantage of the chaos to escape.

All they need to do is guard the 16th Naval Division and the Konom Islands.

Udo, who had also received orders from Shacher, was also there. Although he was curious about who this sudden enemy was, he still strictly followed the colonel's orders, keeping the navy in line and keeping an eye on the pirates. He even dealt with any pirates who caused trouble on the spot!

Udo glanced at the few people he was focusing on beside him, especially the former captain of the Black Cat Pirates, Hyakujiro, who should have been dead. He remembered Colonel Shacher's orders.

Although this guy had agreed to stay and teach the Silent Step technique he created, Udo knew in his heart that this cunning fellow wouldn't be so honest. Once he found a chance to gain his freedom, these pirates wouldn't give it up.

Therefore, we must keep a close eye on it.

however.

But he didn't know...

What the hell are you running for?!

Baiji Kuro also watched the scene with a dark expression. Compared to those marines, as a great pirate from the East Blue worth 1600 million Berries and wearing glasses, he could see it much more clearly and understood what kind of monster it was.

How could there be such a monster in the East China Sea?

That guy... he's actually a naval captain from the East China Sea branch?

Stop joking, okay?!

Has the Navy Headquarters become so powerful that even a monster like this can only be a Navy Captain?

That's right. After learning that the 16th Marine Division had been attacked by the enemy, he did intend to take advantage of the chaos to escape.

You have to understand that he is a pirate, how could he be trapped by a mere East Blue Navy captain?

but now……

Forget it, I'd better just stay put!

Anyway, he wanted to quit being a pirate and live a stable and peaceful life. Being an instructor in the Navy was pretty good; at least the food was decent, and he heard that he would get a salary after becoming a full-fledged officer.

Forget it, forget it. He didn't have a choice before, but now he really doesn't want to be a pirate anymore.

The ocean...it's terrifying!

After comforting himself with this thought, he took the opportunity to give that damn East Sea overlord a good dressing down.

He felt then that guy was putting on an act, and now he's even more certain!

That bastard East Blue overlord tricked all the pirates in the East Blue!

Baiji Kuro thought to himself, "I had already decided to live a life of luxury in Xiluobu Village, so why didn't I think of attending the East Blue Pirate Festival back then?"

It's all a trap!

And that guy... that naval captain is already so strong, why is he still staying in the East China Sea?

They even targeted a pirate worth 1600 million. Isn't that bullying?

Just as Baiji Kro was feeling sentimental.

Sudden.

"Boom!"

A powerful sound rang out, immediately drawing everyone's attention once again, and they all looked up again.

……

Frozen!

It's still frozen!

The cold air still permeated the sea, freezing it, but he... could indeed hear the sound of the waves surging and crashing.

Like thunder!

Like a thousand troops and ten thousand horses!

Kuzan frowned as he looked at Shacher, who was standing with his hand on the hilt of his sword.

It was as if he were standing in the middle of a frozen sea and could see the ocean!

Kuzan's previously icy expression softened with a hint of distress. "Oops~, I think I've gone a bit too far!"

Is this guy a monster too?

So, why is this monster so obediently staying in the East China Sea playing house?

Of course~

Now is not the time to think about these things.

The sword energy, which was originally as gentle and continuous as a river, seemed to have transformed into a surging and turbulent sea at this moment.

And he... was standing amidst those turbulent waves.

……

Breathing of Water, Eleventh Form, Ocean... Boundless.

This is Xia Che's unique skill.

Logically speaking, there are only ten moves in Water Breathing, but one guy created his own eleventh move.

Meanwhile, Xia Che, who had received the benefits of a full-time employee, also learned the Eleventh Style: Nagi.

Eleventh Style - Nagi: Enters a state of tranquil stillness, creating an inviolable domain around herself when she attacks, and simultaneously nullifying all techniques that enter the attack range of her blade.

It can be said to be extremely strong!

Once you master it, you can be considered a rare swordsman even if you enter the Grand Line.

But this is the sea, possessing unique power and swordsmanship!

The Eleventh Form: Nagi is strong, but not enough, and does not belong to him.

So, over the years, while studying the Breath of Water, he also created his own unique eleven styles. Using his Haki and the characteristics of the Breath of Water, he stirred up originally calm rivers, expanded weak rivers, simulated the waves of the ocean, and even... stirred up the ocean!

Ultimately, it became the eleventh form of Water Breathing: Ocean... Boundless.

Xia Che stood between the sea and the ocean, his face expressionless and without a trace of emotion, as if he had entered a state of tranquil stillness.

"Boom!"

A surging, gigantic wave seemed to appear around him, roaring and churning up thousands of layers of white foam, like countless dragons taking flight, carrying an irresistible, overwhelming momentum, rolling around him and crashing against the frigid, icy world.

The waves are surging and boundless!

Just a moment...

Kuzan, staring directly at Shacher, revealed a look of horror in his solemn eyes. Although there was no real sea in front of him, he could truly feel its vastness.

The water... became a vast ocean!

He could even feel... beneath his feet, beneath the sea he had frozen, the once calm sea seemed to be stirred up by something, truly surging, as if trying to break free from the shackles of the ice.

Kuzan looked at Xia Che, whose face was as calm as the ocean, unlike the surging energy emanating from his feet. Kuzan couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "What terrifying sword energy!"

As he finished speaking...

Instantly.

The vast sword energy before him, as boundless as the ocean, instantly spread towards him, encroaching upon his frozen world in the blink of an eye, and that wasn't all...

"Click~"

A terrible cracking sound rang out.

The sea, which had been frozen, suddenly cracked open. The cold could no longer hold back the sea, and the surging sea broke through the ice, creating a terrifying and horrifying giant wave.

Nami and the other two looked shocked as they watched this scene, but then they seemed to remember something.

"We won? We finally won!" Nami hugged Robin, who had a faint smile on her face, excitedly. "I knew that guy would win! He said he would protect you, and he definitely would. Now we don't have to go to sea as pirates anymore."

"Hmm~"

Robin nodded emphatically, her face displaying an elegant smile that exuded mature femininity and intellectual beauty. Her gaze was fixed on the figure gripping the sword hilt, her eyes filled with tension, anticipation, and a hint of something indescribable. Gone were the previous fear, entanglement, and hesitation; her eyes unconsciously blurred. "The Boss said he would win!"

I won't let myself be taken away!

"Is this my senior's true strength?" Kuina stared intently at the figure, her hand gripping her own Wado Ichimonji tightly, a hint of longing in her eyes. "He's incredibly strong, but I won't give up!"

however.

The three had barely finished speaking.

At this time.

The giant waves subsided, and the original surging feeling seemed to have disappeared as well.

Sudden.

It was freezing cold!

A chilling aura returned!

The three of them immediately looked up, their eyes filled with disbelief and horror, as they gazed at the sea once more.

"No way! With such terrifying swordsmanship, that guy wouldn't..."

Before Nami, whose face was full of disbelief, could finish speaking...

really.

A biting chill once again filled the surroundings.

The vast ocean before me...

It's frozen again!

And a huge block of ice, which was wrapped in a triangle on three sides, cracked open.

Appearing before my eyes...

It was that same figure again.

Admiral Kuzan!

"Oh my goodness." Kuzan looked at the three of them, his lazy smile returning to his face. "You're really surprised I'm still alive!"

This moment.

Silence fell upon everyone once again.

Nami trembled again.

Can't this solve anything? Are we really going to have to go to sea?

however.

In this silence, Robin, who should have been terrified at the sight of Kuzan's reappearance, showed no fear at this moment and was able to look Kuzan directly in the eye.

But unexpectedly...

Just as Nami was thinking about whether she should prepare to set sail.

"I really didn't expect this..." Kuzan sighed softly, then looked at Robin intently. "Nicole Robin, have you finally found your place?"

As Kuzan finished speaking.

Nico Robin, whose eyes were already moist, finally couldn't hold back her tears any longer, and they streamed down her face like a burst dam. But she wore a smile, and even her tear-filled eyes curved like crescent moons. Facing Kuzan's words, Robin no longer felt the fear she once had, and nodded firmly to Kuzan, "Yes!"

And without any fear, he stated directly, "After all, that's my dear BOSS!"

"..."

Seeing Robin's tearful smile, Kuzan involuntarily raised an eyelid.

Standing there, holding the Sandai Kitetsu in his hand, Natsuki saw this scene and breathed a sigh of relief.

Is it finally over?

Is this admiral truly only testing himself and has no ulterior motives?

Oh well, I've already secured the renewal contract, so there's no need to dwell on it anymore.

really.

At this time.

Kuzan gave Robin a deep look, then turned back to Shacher with a blank expression. His eyes seemed to deepen, and an approving smile appeared on his face.

This guy's swordsmanship is more terrifying than I thought!

Although he didn't appear to have any other injuries, he knew his own condition and that he hadn't even used his full strength, nor had the cunning guy opposite him!

"I admit I underestimated you a bit! But colluding with pirates and protecting criminals—you're arrested now! Dand Shacher!"

"???"

This guy isn't following the procedure!

Isn't this Robin's business?

And hasn't it already ended?

Why are you here again?

"Hey, wait a minute, wait a minute, I really can't play anymore! How about I treat you to Red Romance? Don't worry, it's on me!"

"Shut up!"

A biting chill emanated again, and Xia Che even felt that this bone-chilling cold was somewhat different from the previous one, but it made him shiver even more.

Before he could say anything more, the sea... froze over again!

All I heard was...

Kuzan's righteous and resolute voice rang out, "As a righteous Marine, do you think I'm so easily bought off?"

I'm going to test the waters with this book tomorrow. Before I knew it, I'd already written 100,000 words. Sigh, the book isn't doing very well. I hope everyone can give me some votes and read on this week to support me.

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