Sailing: I Open Treasure Chests in the Pirate World

"No wonder the Sphinx became the 'boss of monsters' in the Beast Hell!"

Having missed its target, the Sphinx roared in fury once more.

"Hoo-"

This time, however, Ian has no intention of going easy on him.

He extended his right hand towards the Sphinx, unleashing the power of the Clay-Clay Fruit without reservation.

In a short time, white clay covered the entire entrance to the staircase.

pop- pop-

The Sphinx looked puzzled and patted the soft, white clay beneath it, but to no avail.

Trapped in a cage, completely unaware.

With a thought, Ian caused the white clay to split in two.

Part of it formed a huge white net, restricting the Sphinx's ability to move.

The other part formed enormous clay fists.

"Clay Meteor Fist!"

A barrage of massive clay fists rained down like a super meteor shower, bombarding the immobilized Sphinx.

boom! boom! boom--

The inhumane beating lasted for several minutes.

Suddenly, a magnificent golden [System Treasure Chest] appeared before Ian's eyes.

[Golden Treasure Chest: Sphinx]

【Treasure Chest Rating: ★★★★】

Golden Treasure Chest!

Ian looked at the glittering [System Treasure Chest], a hint of joy flashing across his face.

It seems the jailers of Beast Hell were right about the Sphinx's strength.

The Golden System Treasure Chest is mine now, isn't it?

Chapter 23: The Monster-Slaying Journey, Eleven Silver Treasure Chests

Ian had already planned how to use this four-star treasure chest.

Without hesitation, he put the [System Treasure Chest] into the [Clay Fruit]!

Clay Fruit: ★★★★☆

Ian looked down at the Sphinx below, which was now completely still, and began manipulating the clay around him once again.

A constant stream of inspiration burst forth in his mind.

Ian seemed to sense the endless possibilities for developing the Clay Fruit.

next moment.

Ian was blessed with a profound spiritual awakening.

He raised his right hand, and a lump of white clay emerged from his palm, instantly transforming into a lifelike little white dragon.

The little white dragon vigorously flapped its wings, its broad wings stirring up the surrounding air and turning it into a powerful updraft.

Once, twice.

Under Ian's eager gaze.

The little white dragon's claws slowly left his palm, and the entire dragon floated into the air.

As Ian gazed at the little white dragon soaring freely in the sky, a sentence suddenly popped into his mind.

Who can't fly?

Ian controlled the little white dragon to fly back and land on his shoulder.

Immediately afterwards, he continued his monster-hunting journey.

Following the "monster boss" Sphinx.

The second-in-command of the Beast Hell, the Cockathirus, was also approached by Ian.

The eldest brother was powerless to resist.

The second child was even less able to resist.

The chicken-snake beast soon fell at Ian's feet.

But to his disappointment...

The Sphinx also provides a [Golden Treasure Chest].

However, the chicken-snake beast only provided one [Silver Treasure Chest].

The two are not on the same level.

Ian then went to find the Scythe Mantis—which the jailers called "the third monster."

However, the third brother can only provide silver treasure chests.

Among the prison guards in the Beast Hell, only the Sphinx can provide golden treasure chests.

Ian immediately abandoned his idea of ​​continuing to search for other beasts to imprison.

The silver treasure chests provided by the chicken-snake beast and the sickle-mantis, plus those from the previous group of human-faced lions.

Ian now possesses a total of eleven silver chests!

He decided to first digest the power-up effects from the eleven silver treasure chests before hunting for other chests.

Ian looked at the eleven silver treasure chests and put them into the [Six Styles] respectively.

[Iron Block/Paper Drawing/Shave/Storm Kick/Moon Walk/Finger Gun: ★★★★]

"Aside from [Swordsmanship] and [Spearmanship], all my attributes and abilities are now four stars!"

Ian looked at his ability list, his gaze lingering on the [Domineering] attribute for a moment.

"However, there's also [domineering aura]!"

Ian raised his right hand and opened and closed his fingers a few times.

I don’t know if it’s an illusion.

When Ian was fighting the Lion-faced Men earlier, he intended to use them to train his Iron Block.

However, during the process of casting the [Iron Block], he vaguely sensed a different kind of effect.

Currently, use the Silver Treasure Chest to upgrade the [Iron Block] to "★★★★".

This special feeling became clearer and clearer.

"With just a few more practices, I'll be able to get the hang of it!"

Ian looked at the [Iron Block], then at the [Domineering Aura].

"Will the four-star [Iron Block] become the 'key' to unlocking [Armament Haki]?"

Ian finished his tour of Beast Hell and returned to the warden's office on the first floor above sea level.

He had barely sat down when he heard another urgent knocking on the door.

"Ian! Open the door!"

"Why is it always you? Hannibal?"

Ian manipulated the clay, opened the door, and looked speechlessly at Hannibal outside.

"Is the warden's job really that easy?"

Have you forgotten my previous teachings?

Hannibal, utterly unashamed, strode into his office with a smug look on his face.

"As long as you have a capable subordinate, you can delegate all the work to her!"

"My dominoes are very capable!"

Dominoes?

Ian recalled the blond, wavy-haired deputy warden.

No wonder he can't see dominoes all day!

It turns out he was being exploited by an unscrupulous boss!

Poor working class...

Hannibal walked briskly to Ian's desk.

He was about to say something when he suddenly noticed the dragon on the latter's shoulder.

"Hey! Ian, how come you have a dragon on you?"

Hannibal curiously leaned closer and stared intently at the little white dragon.

"This is a dragon you created with your abilities, isn't it?"

"Haha! Clay can't fly, so what's the use of this dragon's wings?"

What is the use?

Ian looked at Hannibal so close to him and a mischievous thought arose in his mind.

Suddenly, the little white dragon raised its broad wings and flapped them forward sharply.

Just listen to a "pop" sound.

Hannibal's face came into close contact with the white dragon's wings.

What is the use of the little white dragon's wings?

Of course, we should give the warden a good slap in the face, which is his favorite treat!

"Ah! It hurts!"

Hannibal took a few steps back and rubbed his face vigorously.

"Ian! How could you be such a lawless subordinate—"

"Huh? Why does that sound so familiar?"

"Cough cough."

Ian coughed twice to steer the conversation back on track.

"Lord Hannibal, what brings you here today?"

"Yes! I have some important news to tell you."

Hannibal stood in front of the desk and spoke to Ian, who was sitting behind it.

"However, um, I just heard a rumor..."

"Ian, you defeated that sphinx from Beast Hell?"

Chapter 24 Ian! Thanks to my tireless efforts, you've been promoted!

How can you say 'defeated'?

Ian frowned and corrected him seriously.

"I'm just managing the prison guards under my command."

"Yes, yes, management."

Hannibal nodded in agreement, but a complex emotion still flashed through his mind.

Inside Impel Down, Warden Magellan and Deputy Warden Shiryu hold immense power.

Magellan, in particular, possessed the Venom-Venom Fruit, which was enough to suppress any dissent.