One Piece: Blue Scale Admiral

"Is this the Qilin behemoth? This is the first time I've seen the Major General transform into his true form as a mythical beast so close up. It's truly awe-inspiring."

Even the ten-meter-tall Palmer had to look up to see it, which shows just how exaggerated Rorschach's size was at this moment, having transformed into a giant Qilin beast.

"So cool! I really want to... I really want to ride it..." Yun Que's eyes sparkled as she stared at the Qilin's broad back.

Unlike the warriors' envy and admiration, Enel felt the increasingly powerful thunderous energy emanating from the Kirin.

That kind of lightning, similar to the lightning power he controlled, but containing terrifying energy that completely surpassed his own, could perhaps severely injure him with just a tiny spark of lightning.

"This guy is even stronger than before!"

"That's terrifying, Rorschach. This kind of majesty truly has the spirit of a mythical beast."

Kizaru pulled down the sunglasses perched on his nose, looking surprised.

On the other side, Luo Xia, who had transformed into a giant Qilin beast, had already swallowed ninety percent of the things on the sand.

The massive amount of food was transformed into enormous energy, part of which repaired the physical damage caused by the previous battle, and part of which was transformed into lightning power and stored in the cells of the body.

His enormous body shrunk to an eight-meter-tall humanoid form, and Luo Xia looked down at his massive right hand.

With a slight clench of his fist, the surrounding air crackled under the strain, distorting the air within a radius of tens of meters. It was as if a special force field had formed around Luo Xia's body, making his massive frame indistinct.

As you clench your fist, the muscles on your entire arm bulge out like hills.

Thick tendons intertwined, like coiled steel bars, containing unimaginable, terrifying power.

Its surface is covered with dense, deep blue scales, resembling a blue armor.

"Let me see if that vaguely achieved high-level flowing cherry blossom is real!"

Rorschach's eyes narrowed, his menacing vertical pupils shrinking to needle-like points. He clenched his fists, channeling his immense power and unleashing his Armament Haki.

As he mobilized his power, a powerful force that Luo Xia could clearly feel poured out from his body, instantly covering his entire body and completely enveloping his eight-meter-tall, ferocious physique.

A layer of Armament Haki, shimmering with a deep blue luster, formed an armor around Rorschach's body.

At first glance, it looks no different from before.

However, upon closer inspection, one will notice that the deep blue, imposing armor covering Rorschach's body now has an additional feature compared to before.

That is, thickness.

If the Armament Haki covering him before was merely like applying a layer of color to his skin to harden its defenses, then now it's like wearing an incredibly thick full-body suit of armor.

Luo Xia stretched out his right hand, watching the deep blue armor that flowed like water in his hand, pushing aside the surrounding air, and rising two or three meters away from his body like an expanded air shield, his joy growing stronger.

"This is my advanced Armament Haki!"

Flow, destruction, penetration, oscillation, decomposition, impact, air strike, entanglement!

Advanced Armament Haki possesses all the aforementioned powerful and wondrous characteristics, making it a formidable force that all top-tier warriors on the high seas must master.

Many powerful figures from the old era, such as Garp, Zephyr, and Roger, firmly believed that Haki was the power that surpassed everything else.

To become a top-tier fighter standing atop the seas, comparable to a Marine Admiral or one of the Four Emperors, one must possess powers such as advanced Armament Haki, top-tier Observation Haki, top-tier Conqueror's Haki, Devil Fruit awakening, and an exceptionally strong physique.

Now, in terms of strength, he has already surpassed one of the requirements of top-tier combat power.

Thinking of this, Luo Xia could not hide his joy and couldn't help but release the boiling Armament Haki in his body to the surroundings.

"Deep Blue! Armed!"

The next moment, to everyone's astonishment, Luo Xia, standing on the desert land, became like a sea eye containing endless seawater, constantly gushing out deep blue seawater.

Splash!

A massive amount of deep blue domineering energy, centered on Luo Xia's body, instantly covered the ground beneath everyone's feet.

The massive hull of the Kirin, not far away, was also completely submerged, leaving Moria, who was aboard the Kirin, stunned and speechless.

Within a radius of one kilometer, it transformed into a shimmering blue ocean.

The soft, hazy light flowed down everyone's calves, making everyone present feel as if they were in the shallow waters of the sea.

Although a similar scene also played out in Queen's City in Springtime.

But this time, the feeling for the naval soldiers was completely different.

Powerful, robust, as solid as a mountain, as vast as the sea.

Kizaru pouted, "This is... too terrifying, Rorschach."

Upon hearing Kizaru's voice, Rorschach chuckled, took a deep breath, and quickly withdrew the massive amount of Haki he had released. With a stomp of his foot, his massive, mountain-like body crashed into the air in front of him, creating a white shockwave.

His actions startled Kizaru, who was sitting with his legs crossed in his chair. Then, his lips twitched, and he flew up from the spot as if his butt was on fire, and in a flash, he flew far away.

"Old man Zephyr just told you to rest for a while, Rorschach, don't do anything rash, I..."

"Uncle Borsalino! Quick! Fight me now! I need to know how much better my advanced Armament Haki is in terms of defense and attack compared to before."

With a bright smile on his face, and surrounded by lightning and gales, Rorschach chased Kizaru into the depths of the desert.

"This is really a headache. I don't want to fight. High-level Armament Haki is no joke. Getting hit by it can hurt a lot."

Come on, come on!

"That's why I always said I hate battle maniacs the most. I should have just let Kaido take you away..."

"The Eight-Foot Jade Curved Jewel!"

"Ah! A sneak attack..."

On the desert land under the setting sun, someone's triumphant screams echoed.

Chapter 353 Zefa is out of contact

Ten days later, at the port of St. Ting Island, a coastal city in Alabasta, Vivi, dressed in a snow-white princess dress, with her sea-blue curly hair falling beside her ears and being swayed by the sea breeze, quietly watched the Kirin ship sail away.

On her beautiful face, there was no sadness of parting, only anticipation for the day of reunion.

Rorschach and Lark had said they would definitely return to Alabasta again.

"I really look forward to that day."

Thinking of Luo Xia, Yun Que, and the others' smiling faces, Vivi couldn't help but smile faintly.

“Weiwei, it’s time to rebuild the capital. Your father needs your help. Before Major General Luo Xia and his men return, we must use our own strength to transform this country into a beautiful land where everyone can live and work in peace and contentment.”

Cobra called out to Vivi, who was standing at the port.

"They've arrived, Father!"

Weiwei took one last look at the Qilin warship as it gradually disappeared from her sight, then turned and ran towards the crowd.

Before her stood Kobra, who had removed the king's magnificent robes and put on a simple outfit that made him look no different from an ordinary farmer. Behind him followed Bel, Jaka, Kosha, and countless royal guards, citizens of the capital, and refugees, all dressed in the same attire.

Everyone wore a smile, and their eyes held anticipation for the future.

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On the vast expanse of blue waves, a salty sea breeze gently caressed the massive Kirin warship as it unfurled its sails and sailed at a leisurely pace along its predetermined course.

This time, Rorschach wants to go and take a look at Upside Down Mountain.

As is well known, that place is a transportation hub connecting the world to Paradise.

Ships traveling between the four seas and the New World must all pass through the currents of Upside Down Mountain to converge at Twin Capes, where the lighthouse where the whale Laboon is located.

Although the North Sea and the South China Sea are two major sea areas, they are actually located in the New World.

However, due to the obstruction of the two doldrums that divide the ocean, apart from large warships of the navy inlaid with seastone, other ships cannot directly enter the waters of the New World from the North Sea and the South Sea.

Rorschach wanted to go there and see if he could wait for some pirates to come from all over the world.

If you can't wait, then go back to Beihai or go to Donghai to take a look.

During my last call with Jonathan, the old man was wandering around the East Blue with his granddaughter, and he managed to take down quite a few pirates from the East Blue.

However, Jonathan still couldn't find Zoro, the pirate hunter recommended by Rorschach.

I heard he's currently at Zoro's hometown, the Isshin Dojo in Shimotsuki Village, discussing swordsmanship with Kousaburo over sake.

Perhaps I should go and see the East China Sea.

After all, it was not only the starting point of the comic book story, but also the starting point of this magnificent era of pirates.

On the deck, Yun Que sat alone atop the head of the Qilin dragon, gazing at the vast sea ahead, looking somewhat sullen.

"What's wrong? Missing Weiwei?"

Luo Xia walked behind her, placed his hands on the two upright dragon horns, and looked at Yun Que with a teasing expression.

Lark nodded. "Yes, a little."

"If you miss her, then work hard to cultivate and develop the Cloud Fruit as soon as possible. Then you can go to Alabasta to see her and help Vivi irrigate her country."

Luo Xia smiled and patted her head.

Like a kitten, Yun Que nuzzled Luo Xia's hand with her head, tilted her little face up, and asked pitifully, "Will Brother Luo Xia go with Yun Que?"

Yes, I will.

Rorschach's affirmative answer pleased Lark, and the gloom on his face vanished.

Although Xiao Nizi and Weiwei only spent a little over ten days together, the friendship between the two girls had already become extremely deep.

As peers, Yun Que and Wei Wei share similar privileged backgrounds and have had few playmates since childhood, so they have always felt lonely inside.

They rarely show it, simply because of their similar strong personalities.

Upon waking, Rorschach did not linger in the shattered capital of Albana; that very night, he flew the Kirin to Saint Tin Island.

The reason he stayed there for ten days was out of guilt for the destruction of the royal capital in the battle between Kaido and himself. Rorschach, along with his warriors, helped Cobra build some basic buildings on St. Tin Island and caught a large number of Sea Kings and sea fish to provide the refugees in Alabasta with ample food.

They also used their abilities to dig ditches, wells, reservoirs and many other water conservancy facilities to help this arid country store some precious water resources when the rainy season arrives.

All the gold on the Kirin was left behind by Rorschach.

However, a mere few hundred tons of gold is still far less than the value of the destroyed ancient capital.

Rorschach also left Vivi with the contact information for Water Seven and the Kingdom of Saint Poplar, to facilitate their future trade along maritime routes.

No amount of compensation could Luo Xia afford to pay for the time being.