'Swift Hand' Lawrence

[Zangetsu] is the Zanpakuto of the protagonist Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach. It is in its permanent Shikai state and resembles a large cleaver.

Its sole ability is to gather spiritual pressure to a single point and unleash a terrifying slash known as Moon Fang Heaven Piercer!

Of the Shikai skills currently available, this is the only one Yun Ye values...

'I wonder what form it will take, will it enhance the power of my slashes?'

Yun Ye wondered in his heart as he looked at the panel.

[Host: Yun Ye]

[Achievement Points: 33]

[Slash]: Swordsmanship (Proficiency 85)

[Zanpakuto]: Zangetsu - Moon Fang Heaven Piercer (Proficiency 50)

[Fist]: White Strike (Proficiency 65)

[Walk]: Flash Step (Proficiency 75)

[Ghost]: Kidō #4: Byakurai (Proficiency 100), Way of Destruction Number Thirty-Three: Azure Firefall (Proficiency 100)...

A new [Zanpakuto] interface has appeared under the [Slash] branch, and [Zangetsu] is prominently listed!

After activating it, Yun Ye's body didn't change at all, nor did a large cleaver appear.

Yun Ye initially wanted to test [Zangetsu]'s ability, but after thinking about it, he suppressed his curiosity and decided to experiment later when he had time.

He decided to do something else first.

Yun Ye picked up the gun that Orleans had been holding and examined it from all angles, but he couldn't make heads or tails of it.

He couldn't even find a screw hole...

"Forget it, I can't understand this kind of high technology..."

Yun Ye shook his head slightly, put the item away, as it wasn't of much use to him.

In this world where the weak are prey to the strong, personal strength is the only true path!

Yun Ye turned and walked towards the Oli Family's encampment.

It was not a particularly tall building.

The architectural style was very peculiar, as if various materials of different kinds were randomly pieced together. It looked like a mishmash, the kind that would make someone with obsessive-compulsive disorder want to burn it down.

Based on the intelligence revealed by Orleans earlier, Yun Ye guessed that something was definitely hidden on this island.

It was very likely related to the Vinsmoke Family.

Yun Ye was quite curious about this.

The Vinsmoke Family's research capabilities were undeniable. Just their research into lineage factors alone was enough to warrant serious attention.

It wasn't for nothing that even Big Mom wanted to annex them in the original story.

A fearless clone army would undoubtedly be a powerful weapon in war.

'Going by the usual patterns in the Pirate world, all hidden locations and secret bases are built underground...'

Yun Ye entered the building and looked at the ground beneath his feet. He unleashed a sword strike, and the sword energy pierced the ground.

The ground immediately collapsed, revealing a passage inside.

Yun Ye wore an expression of "just as I suspected." He wasn't sure if it was the world's rules or something else, but it seemed to be an unspoken truth that hidden places had to be built underground...

Sensing no danger, Yun Ye simply used Flash Step and descended through the passage.

The passage was initially narrow, but after a few steps, it opened up and became brighter, illuminated by lights.

At the end of the passage, a large metal door stood blocking the way.

"The end?"

Yun Ye approached and knocked on the metal door. It felt quite thick, and he wondered if he could break it.

With that thought, Yun Ye raised his sword and slashed. With a few 'swish' sounds, several deep slashes were left on the metal door, but it did not break.

"Heh, it's quite sturdy!"

Yun Ye chuckled, took a few steps back, and at this moment, he became a little more serious.

A sword aura surged before him, his eyes narrowed, and Yun Ye gripped his sword with both hands, slashing forward with a single strike!

With a 'buzz' sound, terrifying sword energy tore through the air and fiercely struck the metal door in front of him!

With a loud 'boom,' the entire passage seemed to begin to vibrate!

Energy radiated outwards, and dust filled the air.

Inside the door was a laboratory filled with high-tech designs.

At that moment, more than twenty clones with the same face were working.

Suddenly, a deafening sound reached their ears, causing them all to startle and look around.

"What happened?"

"Why is there suddenly such a huge commotion?"

Following that, these people were shocked to discover that the gate, which could withstand mortar fire without falling, had actually been cut in half from the middle at this moment!

The metal gate, several meters thick, crashed down with a roar, shaking the very ground!

As they looked, they saw a mysterious person wearing a mask walk in through the collapsed gate.

Outside, the sky had completely darkened, and the stars were brilliant.

Major Bruller, leading a squad of Navy soldiers, finally arrived at the Oli Family's stronghold.

Ahead, flames blazed fiercely, and the scorching heat distorted the air.

Looking at the ravaged battlefield burning relentlessly before him, Bruller's expression stiffened. He murmured to himself, "It's over? Did I come too late?"

"Search the surroundings and see if there are any survivors," Bruller ordered, telling his subordinates to investigate.

"Yes!"

Navy soldiers responded and fanned out.

Meanwhile.

A pirate ship docked at the pier, and then a figure leaped from the ship, rushing towards the chaotic area.

'Quick Hand' Lawrence, with a bounty of forty-seven million Belly, was now rushing forward with a grim expression.

'Damn it, who is targeting us? And at this specific time! Is someone monitoring us in secret? It must be people from the World Government! Damn it!'

'If the World Government gets their hands on the data, I won't live much longer. Lord Judge won't let me off!'

Lawrence shivered at the thought of the consequences if the research data was taken, and his speed increased again.

'No, I can't let the World Government or the Navy succeed. I have to transfer all the data before then!'

In a short while, Lawrence arrived near the Oli Family's stronghold.

Ahead, flames blazed fiercely. The Oli Family's former stronghold had now completely turned into ruins.

The moment Lawrence stopped, he saw the actions of the Navy led by Bruller!

"It really is the Navy, those lackeys of the World Government?"

Lawrence gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with rage, even fiercer than the flames ahead!

In his eyes, the ones who had destroyed the Oli Family were these damn Navy.

And from the stronghold covered in flames, they must have already searched the experimental base below!

This meant he was a step too late!

"Damn Navy, what have you done??"

Realizing this, Lawrence, filled with rage, did not hesitate. At that moment, he charged forward, launching a fierce attack on the Navy!

Two pistols flew rapidly in Lawrence's hands, firing shots. His speed was so fast that afterimages appeared. In just a few seconds, more than a dozen Navy soldiers were hit and lost their lives.

"Enemy! Be on alert!"

"Over there, it's just one person!"

"His speed is too fast, shoot quickly and block his movements!"

The Navy was caught off guard but quickly reacted and began to counterattack.