Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

He turned his head and looked up, his eyes filled with disbelief. He felt no sharp pain in his back, but he was completely powerless, as if the flow of power within him had been cut off by some ingenious technique.

Enraged by this, Tori swung his greatsword fiercely at Unohana Retsu.

Unohana Retsu spun sideways, dodging the sword's edge, while simultaneously tapping the greatsword's blade with her left index finger. The seemingly casual touch contained incredibly precise force; Tori felt a strange power surge through the blade, numbing his tiger's mouth and causing his fingers, which were gripping the hilt, to loosen slightly.

He hurriedly tried to steady the sword, but saw Unohana Retsu's figure flash by, already circling around to his side, and gently bumping his ribs with her right elbow.

This attack was extremely precise, striking precisely at the point where the power within his body was flowing.

Dongli grunted, unable to hold onto the greatsword any longer. It flew out of his hand and crashed heavily into the ground some distance away, its blade still trembling.

In just a few breaths, the two giants who had dominated the small garden for a hundred years had dropped their weapons, their strength waning, and they were no longer able to launch an attack.

They stared blankly at Retsu Unohana before them, their eyes filled with shock, their large, round eyes brimming with bewilderment and incomprehension.

Retsu Unohana slowly withdrew her hand, her expression still calm: "Fighting is not just about brute force. So-called skill is about understanding every vital point of the human body, grasping the rhythm of power flow, and achieving the most effective result with the least cost."

Her voice was not loud, but it clearly reached the ears of the two giants.

"Glory is certainly worth upholding, but blind brute force will only turn the battle into a meaningless waste of energy."

Dorry and Brogy exchanged a glance, both seeing frustration and realization in each other's eyes.

They have fought for a century, always taking pride in their strength and courage, but they never imagined that battle could reach such a level.

Brogy bent down to pick up the giant axe, but found that when he held the weapon again, he felt less blinded and more thoughtful about the battle itself.

Dongli retrieved the greatsword as well. He looked at Unohana Retsu with a simple and honest admiration on his face: "You are very strong... much stronger than us."

This acknowledgment was entirely genuine, stemming from absolute recognition of their capabilities.

Retsu Unohana nodded slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips: "Your will is admirable. If you can combine this pure fighting spirit with precise skills, your battles will truly become something to be proud of."

As dawn broke and sunlight fell upon the three, the giants' massive bodies no longer exuded their previous ferocity, but instead gained a sense of tranquility.

Bai Yu and the others stepped forward, and Rangiku couldn't help but exclaim, "Hana-nee, you're amazing! Is this what they call Yachiru?"

Retsu Unohana smiled but didn't say anything, instead turning her gaze to the distant jungle.

Dorry and Brogy stood side by side, gazing at the weapons in their hands, their minds, unchanged for a century, beginning to shift slightly.

Chapter 96 See You Next Time

As the hands gradually stabilized and remained steady on the dial, it indicated that the magnetism of the little garden had been fully captured.

Bai Yu turned to the group and smiled, "Let's prepare to set sail. The next leg of our journey awaits us. It's time to depart."

On the open ground by the shore, Donald and Brogy were already waiting with their weapons on their backs, their massive bodies appearing even more imposing in the morning light.

As the ship slowly approached the shore, Brogy waved and shouted, "Baiyu-kun, and everyone else, have a safe journey!"

His voice was like thunder, causing ripples to spread across the sea.

Donli, unusually, put aside his usual arrogance and said in a deep voice, "Remember our agreement. In the future, whether on the high seas or in the icy lands of Elbaf, we will meet again. At that time, we will show you just how strong the Elbaf warriors are when they combine their skills."

Unohana Retsu stood by the ship's railing, her white robes fluttering in the sea breeze. A faint smile played on her lips as she nodded slightly: "May you both uphold your honor and continue to strive for excellence. We shall meet again."

Rangiku lay on the side of the boat, waving her arms and shouting, "Big guys, don't let Hana-nee beat you so easily next time we meet!"

Bai Yu raised his hand to bid them farewell from afar, and said loudly, "It's a deal. We will definitely hear the war song of Elbaf with our own ears."

The ship slowly sailed away from the shore. Donley and Brogy remained standing in place until the ship's silhouette became a small dot on the sea surface. Only then did they turn around side by side and walk into the depths of the small garden.

Their steps were lighter than when they arrived, and their giant axes and swords occasionally clashed.

Their battle is far from over.

The sails billowed in the sea breeze, and the ship cut through the blue waves, sailing deeper into the Grand Line.

The outline of the small garden gradually blurred. Rangiku leaned against the mast, gazing at the receding island, and laughed, "I never expected those two big guys to have such a cute side. Maybe we'll see a different kind of battle next time we meet."

Robin was sitting on a bench on the deck, flipping through his notes, and said softly, "Their purity and resilience are the most precious qualities, just like back then..."

Just as everyone was chatting, a strange tremor suddenly came from the sea.

At first it was just a slight swaying, but then the shaking became more and more violent, and the ship was violently rocked like a leaf in a stormy sea.

"what happened?"

Bai Yu gripped the gunwale, his sharp gaze fixed on the distant sea.

Suddenly, a huge wall of water rose up from the sea ahead, and within the wall, the outline of a colossal creature could be vaguely seen.

The outline became clearer and clearer, revealing itself to be a giant goldfish far larger than any ordinary sea beast. Its scales were like enormous shields, gleaming with a metallic sheen in the sunlight. Its gaping maw was large enough to swallow an entire island, and undigested remains still lingered in its mouth. Clearly, this was the legendary giant goldfish that fed on islands.

"They're goldfish from the island!"

Robin's expression changed slightly, and he quickly closed his notebook.

"This creature is extremely rare, highly aggressive, and so large that it is almost impossible to deal with!"

Rangiku gripped the sword at her waist, her expression grave: "This thing is huge, it seems we'll have to go all out."

At this moment, Donley and Brogy, who were still on the shore, also noticed the commotion. They gazed at the sea, their large, round eyes filled with shock.

That's... the legendary island-eating goldfish!

Brogy was somewhat surprised: "I didn't expect it to actually exist nearby. Such a large size, Bai Yu and his crew's ship..."

Dongli frowned, thinking to himself: even with their strength, they would need both of them to use the Overlord's Kingdom technique simultaneously to deal with such a behemoth.

"Broki!"

"Dongli!"

The two exchanged a glance and then decided to help Bai Yu and the others eliminate the goldfish that were eating the island.

However, Bai Yu and his group remained calm in the face of this behemoth that would terrify any seafarer.

Bai Yu then slowly walked to the bow of the ship, his body radiating an aura of black lightning, his gaze fixed on the giant goldfish that was constantly approaching.

"Everyone hold the boat steady, leave it to me."

Retsu Unohana stood to the side, calmly watching Shiraha's retreating figure, a faint smile still playing on her lips, seemingly full of confidence in him.

The giant goldfish was already close by, its enormous shadow looming over the entire ship. The seawater surged wildly as it swam, and the ship was almost capsized.

It opened its enormous mouth and charged towards the ship, spewing out a foul, putrid stench that was nauseating.

At this critical moment, Bai Yu made a move.

He drew his weapon, then slowly raised his right hand, palm facing the giant goldfish, and the air around him suddenly condensed.

There was no earth-shattering roar, nor dazzling light, just a seemingly ordinary slash, sent out from a distance towards the giant goldfish.

An invisible burst of energy shot out like a sharp blade, moving at incredible speed, and instantly reached the giant goldfish.

The enormous creature didn't even have time to react before it was cleaved in two by the force of the energy.

"Pfft-"

After a dull thud, the giant goldfish's massive body paused for a moment on the surface of the sea before splitting in two.

Blood gushed out like a fountain, staining a large area of ​​the sea red. The huge corpse slowly sank to the bottom of the sea, stirring up huge waves, but it could no longer pose any threat to the ship.

The whole process took only a blink of an eye, and was so calm that it was as if it had never happened, with only bloodstains and debris floating on the sea.

"That's amazing! Bai Yu, you're incredible!"

Rangiku jumped up excitedly, waving her fists. Robin also smiled with relief, her eyes filled with admiration: "Such power is truly amazing."

Meanwhile, on the shore, Donald and Brogy stared wide-eyed, their disbelief filling their enormous eyes, and they nearly dropped their weapons.

"Dongli, if I didn't see that wrong just now?"

Brogy muttered to himself, "Just one strike, and that huge island-eating goldfish was gone..."

Dongli took a deep breath, his face showing unprecedented solemnity and admiration: "Bai Yu... his strength is far more terrifying than we imagined. There's no mistake, that's Conqueror's Haki."

Propelled by the waves, the Dawn slowly sailed away from the reddened sea.

Sunlight pierced through the clouds, spilling onto the deck and dispelling the shadows. Rangiku sidled up to Shiraha and asked curiously, "Shiraha, what kind of move was that? I've never seen it before."

Bai Yu smiled and sheathed his sword: "It's just that I've wrapped Conqueror's Haki around my weapon."

The sails fluttered as the ship cut through the blue waves, heading towards its next destination.

Chapter 97 Foam Party

The sails unfurled in the sea breeze into full arcs as the Dawn cut through the azure sea, the waters belonging to Little Garden gradually fading from view behind.

As the ship sailed forward, the wind on the deck quietly dispelled the damp coolness of the small garden, and the sun began to grow increasingly intense. In just a short distance, the thin jacket that had been wrapped around my body gradually became a burden.

Rangiku was the first to take off her outer clothes, revealing a light short-sleeved shirt. Feeling the increasingly warm sea breeze, she couldn't help but stretch: "The weather changes so fast! Yesterday it even felt a bit chilly, but today it's so hot I'm already sweating."

Rangiku has a really great figure.

It can be said that her figure is a generous gift from the Creator, combining the voluptuousness of a mature woman with the agility of a swordsman. Every line exudes an effortless grace, and her waist sways gently as she walks, carrying a natural rhythm.

Her full, rounded chest was neither ostentatious nor lacking in mature charm; it swayed with her steps as she walked, inadvertently drawing attention.

For example, Bai Yu accidentally caught sight of this alluring body.

Robin closed her notebook, walked to the ship's side, and gazed into the distance. As far as she could see, the blue of the sea was gradually tinged with a light sandy hue. She turned to the others and smiled, "This is because we are approaching the waters of Alabasta. That land is sometimes called the Land of Sand. It is affected by tropical high pressure all year round, and the climate is dry and hot. This is completely different from the winter and spring waters we have experienced before."

"Alabasta? That's that ancient kingdom, isn't it?"

"Yes."

Robin nodded, a hint of longing in his eyes.

"Alabasta has a long history. Hundreds of years ago, the royal family built a vast canal system to bring water to the edge of the desert, forming a unique oasis irrigation network."

The capital city is surrounded by fertile oases, with coconut groves and fragrant fruits, truly a jewel in the desert.

She paused, then continued, "The kingdom's capital, Albana, is located in the center of an oasis. If you want to experience the desert, you can go to the Santora Desert in the south, where there are spectacular sand dunes, and you can occasionally see herds of desert antelope and rare desert foxes. However, be careful to avoid the midday sun, otherwise you may get heatstroke."

Rangiku's eyes lit up: "That sounds great! There's delicious food and special scenery. I really want to get ashore and see it soon."

"Besides these, Alabasta also has a very distinctive culture."

Robin added, "The locals are skilled at making colorful carpets and metalware, and you can hear unique drum music from the streets and alleys, which should be their traditional desert dance music."

Hearing Robin speak eloquently, Uchiha Hakuba added, "Most importantly, the kingdom contains what Robin most wants to see, namely the Poneglyphs she has been searching for. This information about the Poneglyphs is extremely important."