A cook, vice-captain of the Rocks Pirates?

[Host: Raine]

[Cooking Skill Level: Master (1,900,000/2,000,000)]

【Cooking Skill Points: 850000】

With just 100,000 more experience points, Renn will be able to break through again and enter a completely new realm.

Raine is no longer just a cook; he has become the true heart and engine of this dominant ship.

The Rocks Pirates naturally aroused the highest vigilance of the World Government and the Navy.

The friction between them has never stopped over the past two years.

The Navy Headquarters dispatched fleets led by elite admirals to encircle and annihilate them on several occasions.

However, the final result was always a failure to suppress Rocks, which brought the World Government and the Five Elders' fear of Rocks to its peak.

They realized that conventional military force was no longer able to stop the rise of this behemoth.

A much larger and more insane plan is quietly brewing within the power structure of the Holy Land Mary Geoise.

Meanwhile, on the Azure Dragon, a daily farce is unfolding over the last piece of roasted meat.

"Lingling! You've already eaten thirty plates! This last piece is mine!"

Gatz, holding a huge plate, glared angrily at Charlotte Linlin, who was as imposing as a mountain.

"Well, well, well... Gatz, a good boy wouldn't take food from a lady."

Lingling licked her lips, her eyes sparkling with longing for food.

Just as the two were about to make their move, Ryan came out carrying a pot of soup that emitted a strange aroma.

"Who wants to be the first to try our newly made Calming and Tranquil Sea King Soup?"

"I!"

"I!"

Gatz and Lingling instantly went from enemies to friends, raising their hands in unison.

These days are noisy and chaotic, yet full of irreplaceable vitality.

Unbeknownst to them, the Azure Dragon had entered a miraculous sea area known to the world as the Crystal Garden.

The seawater here is as clear as liquid gemstones, and crystal islands of all sizes, shimmering with iridescent colors, float on the surface.

Sunlight shines through these natural crystal prisms, refracting countless magnificent rainbows on the sea surface. The whole world seems to be wrapped in a giant kaleidoscope, beautiful and magnificent, yet also harboring hidden dangers.

Wow...so beautiful!

Gatz lay on the gunwale, watching the school of fish swimming in the water, their bodies made of crystal, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

"Head chef, is this fish edible? Is it crunchy when you eat it?"

"The body of the crystal fish is composed of high-density energy crystals and cannot be eaten directly."

Raine calmly recorded the data: "But its core contains pure light element energy, a key ingredient in the creation of certain legendary condiments."

"The recording pointer completely lost its direction here, and all the magnetic force was interfered with by the energy field of these crystal islands."

Dorum gripped the helm tightly, cold sweat beading on his forehead.

"We've stumbled into a giant crystal maze, where a slight misstep could send us crashing into a reef."

These crystal islands are not static; they float in this sea in a slow and irregular trajectory, constantly changing their positions, forming a natural, perpetually changing labyrinth.

"interesting."

Rocks stood at the bow of the ship, looking at the sea full of unknowns and challenges, a hunter's smile on his face.

"The more beautiful a place is, the more top-quality prey it often hides."

Their goal is the legendary Heart of Eternity at the heart of this crystal garden, a fist-sized, perfect crystal that only forms at the point where pure energy converges.

According to Raine's ingredient encyclopedia, the Eternal Heart contains enough energy to elevate any dish to a superb level, making it the perfect legendary ingredient to provide him with the final 100,000 experience points.

"Silver, can you locate the central island?"

"Lox asked."

"The energy field here is too chaotic, and my Observation Haki is being greatly affected."

Silver's voice came from the lookout tower.

"But I can feel that all the energy seems to be flowing in one direction."

Just as the Azure Dragon was carefully following the direction of the energy flow, navigating through the gaps in the crystal island, an accident occurred.

Suddenly, without warning, violent ripples appeared on the calm sea surface. Then, dozens of thick, sharp spikes made of pure crystal suddenly protruded from the seabed, like the open mouth of a giant beast, and fiercely stabbed towards the bottom of the Azure Dragon ship!

"careful!"

Dorum let out a cry of surprise and abruptly turned the rudder.

The massive Qinglong hull slid sideways at a dangerous angle, narrowly avoiding most of the crystal spikes' attack.

However, a few spikes still grazed the hull, leaving deep, bone-revealing scratches on the sturdy alloy armor, producing a teeth-grinding scraping sound.

"what?!"

Gatz roared and, carrying the anchor, prepared to jump into the sea.

"Do not impulse."

Newgate held him down, his gaze fixed intently on the sea below.

There's something underwater.

Beneath the clear seawater, a huge shadow, almost blending into the crystal island, slowly emerged.

It was a terrifying behemoth over a thousand meters long, its body made entirely of crystal, shaped like a giant crab, with dozens of crystal spikes forming the shell on its back.

At this moment, it is wielding two giant claws made of solid crystal, as large as mountains, and is smashing them down on the Azure Dragon again.

"Crystal King Crab, guardian of the Crystal Garden."

Raine's tone remained calm, but a hint of excitement appeared in his eyes: "Legend has it that its crab roe is solidified light and its crab meat is a flowing rainbow. It is a mythical ingredient that only exists in legends and is listed in the food encyclopedia."

Chapter 81 Crystal King Crab

"Mmm, mmm, mmm! It sounds delicious!"

Charlotte Linlin licked her lips and urged Prometheus and Zeus to go forward.

"Emperor's Sword - Blade Breaker!"

The enormous flaming blade collided violently with the crystal giant claw, unleashing a deafening roar.

However, the seemingly fragile crystal giant claw was incredibly hard; Lingling's all-out attack only left a shallow white mark on it.

Instead, the crystal king crab's other giant claw swept across, forcing Lingling to dodge in a sorry state.

"Gurgle gurgle gurgle! This guy's shell is really hard!"

Newgate laughed loudly and joined the fray.

He threw a punch, and a white, vibrating aura spread across the water, slamming into the crystal king crab's shell.

Click!

This time, a crack finally appeared on the hard shell, but the terrifying beast merely swayed its body, seemingly unharmed.

It opened its massive maw, unleashing a destructive beam of energy composed of high-density light elements, aimed directly at the bridge of the Azure Dragon.

"Tianwei!"

Lox snorted coldly, and a powerful repulsive force erupted from his body, forcefully pushing the beam of destruction aside. The beam struck a crystal island in the distance, blasting it to pieces.

A hunt for mythical ingredients has erupted in this beautiful yet dangerous crystal garden.

However, just as the Rocks Pirates were locked in fierce combat with the Crystal King Crab, another group of uninvited guests quietly appeared.

In the shadow of a huge crystal island in the distance, a jet-black submarine, shaped like a ghost, slowly emerged from the water.

Several figures stood on the deck, led by a man with an elegant demeanor wearing a monocle, yet exuding a dangerous aura.

He was holding up binoculars, watching the battle in the distance with great interest.

"Hehehe... What an unexpected surprise! I never thought the Rocks Pirates would appear here."

A playful smile appeared on the man's lips.

“Crystal King Crab, Eternal Heart… It seems our goals are aligned.”

"Captain, should we make a move?"

One of the men asked.

"No, no hurry."

The man waved his hand, a calculating glint in his eyes: "Let them fight first. When they are both exhausted, we will reap the rewards of our victory."

"Rocks Pirates, let me, Phantom Barolok Redfield, teach you new-age darlings a lesson called 'When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits.'"

This man was none other than the legendary pirate who would later be known as the Lone Red, on par with Roger and Whitebeard.

At this moment, he had clearly not yet reached his peak, but he had already shown his cunning and powerful nature as a ruthless and cunning leader.

A conspiracy, with the oriole lurking behind, is quietly unfolding.

The Crystal King Crab's power exceeded everyone's expectations.

It not only possesses unparalleled defensive capabilities, but can also manipulate the surrounding crystals to launch attacks, and can even absorb sunlight to self-repair, making it practically a living, indestructible mobile fortress.

The battle lasted for several hours, and the hull of the Azure Dragon was covered with wounds of all sizes. Dorum stood by, heartbroken, and tears streamed down his face.

Gatz's anchor had several holes in it, Charlotte Linlin was panting heavily, and even Newgate's shockwave could only cause limited damage to the enemy's shell.

"What exactly is this guy's weakness?"

As Lox used gravity to pull the incoming crystal shards, he frowned and asked.

"Its core, the eternal heart, lies in the thickest part of its shell."

Raine's voice came from the kitchen. He had set up a huge iron pot at some point, and something was simmering in it, emitting a strange smell that was pungent, spicy, and slightly sweet.

"Although its shell is hard, it is essentially an energy crystallization and lacks resistance to specific high-frequency vibrations and strong acidic substances."

As he spoke, Raine poured a barrel of Oni no Tear sake, which he had brought from Wano Country and was specifically used to brew strong liquor, into the pot.

"Lord Newgate, please unleash your strongest shockwaves and continue attacking the hexagonal crystal shell at the very center of its head."

“Miss Lingling, please use Prometheus’s flames to heat this pot of special armor-melting sauce to its limit, and then, as I command, pour it onto its wounds.”

Ryan's commands were concise and clear, and filled with unquestionable authority.

Newgate and Lingling exchanged a glance. Although they didn't understand what the young head chef was up to, they immediately did as he said, trusting Ryan.

"Gurarararar! Let's give it a try!"

Newgate took a deep breath and pushed the power of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit to its limit, his fists covered with an unprecedented, almost tangible white halo.

"Emperor Zhen!"

He unleashed both fists simultaneously, and two extremely condensed shockwaves, like two invisible battering rams, slammed into the hardest shell on the Crystal King Crab's head!

This time, a crisp cracking sound finally rang out, and a deep crack appeared on the hexagonal shell.

The Crystal King Crab let out a painful roar, and its massive body trembled violently.

"Now! Miss Lingling!"

"Okay, okay, okay! Leave it to me!"

Lingling urged Prometheus to suddenly lift the pot of sauce, which was heated to boiling point and emitted a strange smell, and pour it precisely onto the crack like a scalding waterfall!

Shila-

A piercing sound, like boiling oil being poured onto ice, rang out, accompanied by a thick plume of white smoke.

The seemingly indestructible crystal shell melted and softened instantly upon contact with the sauce, just like metal corroded by strong acid, revealing the eternal heart beneath, shimmering with brilliant light and beating like a heart!

"Hahaha! Well done!"

Lockes seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and vanished in an instant.