Noah Terror! The Death of Hody Jones

Ian flapped his wings and flew through the air. He saw two distinct streams of people approaching him from two different directions at the same time.

They even chanted completely different slogans.

"Humans! Get out of Fish-Man Island!"

as well as.

"Lord Ian, let's join the Beasts Pirates!"

Everyone was very enthusiastic.

The fact that Shiroko and Kuroiko had an offline meeting is correct.

I, Yi, have also become a traffic star, to say the least.

"Ian! What's that! Look! It's huge!"

Before the two groups of Fish-Man could get close, Yamato surprised shout came from below.

The girl pointed into the distance.

Ian looked up and saw a colossal creature silently existing in the distance of Fish-Man District, beyond the enormous bubble that covered the entire area.

That is.

"A ship?"

Luo was almost dumbfounded.

It's too big!

It's as huge as an island!

If you don't look closely, you might subconsciously mistake it for a large mountain!

But upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a ship! A gigantic ocean-going vessel!

The width must be measured in kilometers, and at least in double digits; the height must also be several kilometers.

"What exactly is that?"

Even Maria couldn't help but gasp in amazement.

It's hard to imagine how such a massive ship was manufactured.

Is it really possible to find enough wood to support a ship of that size without it breaking apart?

Violet, needless to say, was speechless with astonishment and excitement.

Since leaving Dressrosa, I've seen things I've never seen before.

Perhaps being a pirate wouldn't be so bad?

That's Noah.

At this moment, Jack the Fish-Man, who was visiting Fish-Man Island for the first time, suddenly spoke up, "When I was very young, my Mama told me that this is the Ark of the Covenant, which has been docked here for a long time."

"Pledge?"

Luo asked instinctively, "Whose vow?"

How should I know?

Jack snorted.

He's not as learned as his Brother Ian.

"It is said to be a promise made eight hundred years ago between the Little Mermaid and someone."

As a native, Neptune explained, "This ship was created for that promise."

"So, what exactly is this agreement?"

Luo became even more curious.

"I don't know."

Neptune shook his head. "That's too far back; nobody knows for sure."

Isn't saying anything the same as saying nothing at all?

Luo's lips twitched slightly, which only made people more curious.

Ian chuckled, "Of course it's the vow between Joy Boy and the Little Mermaid."

As for what the agreement contains, you can probably guess.

Something like moving Fish-Man Island to the surface of the sea.

It doesn't matter.

Ian wasn't interested in these things.

All he knew was that as long as he killed Im, as long as he destroyed the World Government, as long as he possessed the strongest power, the greatest authority, and the most wealth, he could obtain ultimate peace of mind.

And now is the time to bring that ultimate peace of mind even sooner.

Ian lowered his head.

"Lord Ian! Let's join the Beasts Pirates!"

A group of Fish-Man, their faces contorted with fervor, charged from one side of the crossroads ahead.

Are these guys really that enthusiastic?

Luo was somewhat puzzled.

Did Ian's single sentence really drive these Fish-Man this crazy?

Or is it that Queen Otohime's prestige is that high?

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Jack replied matter-of-factly, "We are the Beasts Pirates!"

Luo Wei was taken aback.

Then he pondered for a moment.

Understood.

That's right, the name "Beasts Pirates" alone is enough.

This is one of the strongest pirate crews in the world, a force at the pinnacle of the New World.

Aside from the Marine Headquarters and the World Government, only the Whitebeard Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates can rival the Beasts Pirates!

The government and navy will not recruit Fish-Man.

Therefore, the Beasts Pirates are the strongest beings that the Fish-Man can come into contact with!

Considering the pirates who wanted to join the Beasts Pirates at the port before, the actions of these Fish-Man are quite easy to understand.

After all, there's no shortage of sycophants everywhere.

Of course, it wasn't just the Fish-Man who wanted to join the Beasts Pirates were approaching at this time.

"Get out of Fish-Man District, you humans!"

Another group of Fish-Man emerged from the other side of the street, looking up at Ian's furious roar in the sky, "You're not welcome here!"

However, Ian didn't even need to say a word; the Fish-Man's attitude immediately enraged their fellow fish.

"You bastards! What are you talking about? Are you trying to stop us from joining the Beasts Pirates?"

"Get out of our way! Don't get in our way! Don't bother Lord Ian!"

So, the haters who were originally cursing Ian were now amused by these spineless compatriots.

"Damn bastards! Are you going to bow down to this human?"

"Do you have no dignity left as Fish-Man?!"

The two groups immediately began hurling insults at each other, and they began a standoff, using the center of the intersection as the dividing line.

As the insults escalated, it seemed like a fight was about to break out.

"Stop!"

At the crucial moment, Neptune patted the whale forward and shouted, "Do we have to kill our own kind?"

"Compatriots?"

Among the group of black-clad men, a Fish-Man sneered, "You really dare to say that, Neptune! Aren't you and your husband the ones who want to sell your own people to the Beasts Pirates? Immigration plan? Screw it! It's just slave trade! You think the human traffickers aren't selling them fast enough, so you want to be the suppliers yourselves?"

Behind him, a large number of Fish-Man rallied in response, shouting, "Die, Neptune!" and "You all deserve to die too!"

Neptune's face paled, then flushed.

Then.

"Neptune deserves to die, but don't slander Lord Ian!"

Bai Zi argued loudly.

"Yes! Neptune deserves to die, but that's the strongest Beasts Pirates! How could they be involved in the slave trade!"

The two sides started arguing again.

Neptune, whom both sides considered damned, sighed; he was helpless.

Fish-Man District had long since broken free from the control of the Ryugu Palace, and he, as its King, received absolutely no respect here.

Neptune could only look up at Ian.

Your turn to perform.

Ian flapped his wings and descended.

"Alright, let's end this argument here."

As the faint voice rang out, a terrifying aura descended mercilessly from the sky, pressing down on every Fish-Man present like a mountain.

The earth trembled, and the surrounding buildings shook.

Even more astonishingly, brilliant flames surged from Ian's body, transforming into a golden sea of flames that covered the sky.

Cold sweat instantly broke out on the foreheads and backs of every Fish-Man.

What's this?

They don't know.

All they knew was that if this guy wanted to, the flames would fall and they would be reduced to ashes in an instant.

"I only have one sentence,"

Ian said calmly, "Those who wish to follow me, come to my side; those who wish to be my enemies, draw your weapons."

The entire room fell silent; Ian's words instantly silenced everyone.

The average physical fitness of the Fish-Man Race is ten times that of humans.

However, the number of people was too small, and there was no high-level combat power. Apart from Jinbe, basically only Jack, a guy with Fish-Man skin and human heart, was worth mentioning.

With Jinbe and Fisher Tiger absent, no one in Fish-Man District could withstand Ian's Conqueror's Haki; everyone was drenched in sweat.

The golden flames, like the scythe of death, hung across everyone's necks, making them tremble.

The haters who were just shouting to drive Ian away, or even kill Ian, seemed to have their throats choked, and couldn't utter a single word.

Instead, Bai Zi immediately erupted into a frenzy after a moment of silence.

"Lord Ian! This is Lord Ian's power!"

"Such immense power! Lord Ian, we deeply admire and respect you!"

"Let's join the Beasts Pirates!!"

These guys no longer cared about arguing with their compatriots and swarmed towards Ian.

Ian knew that when it came to moral character, the black guy's side was definitely much higher.

Among this group of white-haired individuals who are willing to bow down to him without hesitation, there are definitely more scum than scum. They are all guys who came for the power of the Beasts Pirates. If given greater benefits, they will definitely betray the Beasts Pirates without hesitation.

But it doesn't matter, it doesn't matter if he's scum.

Even an obedient scoundrel is more useful than a disobedient saint.

Looking down at the dark mass of Fish-Man, Ian's lips curled into a smile.

Fish-Man District was once an orphanage, so the residents here are mostly young and middle-aged Fish-Man, who are essentially ready for combat. With a little training, you can easily form the Fish-Man Unit you want.

"Babanuki!"

Ian shouted.

"Lord Ian! I'm here!"

This time, instead of guarding the ship, Babanuki, who had been brought by Ian, responded loudly.

"Register them."

Ian said.

"Clear!"

Babanuki responded loudly, then roared at the sea of Fish-Man, "Line up! One by one!"

With some organization, the chaotic Fish-Man finally gained some order.

At this point, the critics were at a loss.

What should we do now?

Are we really going to fight Ian, who can practically immobilize them just by his imposing presence?

Ian looked at them. "It's time to leave."

Remaining silent.

They don't even have a leader, so what can they possibly do?

Kuroko's group gradually dispersed.

Ian watched them.

This time, these guys are even more resistant to me.

But it's okay.

Once the first group of Fish-Man and mermaids who went to Wano Country Wano Country back their experiences there, these guys will change their minds.

As the saying goes, which Fish-Man or mermaid doesn't yearn for land?

Even when that guy Arlong was building his Fish-Man Paradise, he referenced the Sabaody Paradise.

He didn't hear the conversation that took place among the departing Fish-Man.

"Is that all, Hody?"

"Forget it? How could I! They're just humans! Low-level species that can't even survive in water! Watch how I deal with them! Come with me!"

Ian slowly descended, regaining his human form.

I glanced briefly at the long line in front of Babanuki.

I estimate there should be over a thousand people, right?

That's quite a lot.

How many people are there in Fish-Man District in total?

This wave should be considered a complete sweep of all the scum in Fish-Man District.

It can be considered a small contribution to raising the average moral standards of this neighborhood.

"Ian!"

Just as they were counting heads, Yamato a grin, pointed, and said, "Shall we go play over there?"

Ian looked in the direction she was pointing.

She was referring to Noah's Ark.

Let's go.

Ian nodded readily.

Registration for Babanuki will likely take some time, but since we're free anyway, visiting some historical sites might be a good idea.

"I'll lead the way."

Neptune quickly said.

Noah is extremely important; what if something happens if he doesn't come along?

So, apart from Babanuki who stayed behind to register, the rest of the group headed to Noah, which was located deep within the Fish-Man District.

Ian could clearly feel the complex looks the Fish-Man in the Fish-Man District gave him as he walked through the streets.

It doesn't matter.

Straight ahead.

I encountered a problem along the way.

Noah was located deep within Fish-Man District, where there were no bubbles. Everyone entered the bubble rings on the large fish that carried them, which allowed them to enter the deep sea.

The closer one gets, the more one feels the sheer size of this giant ship. In addition, the depths of Fish-Man District are far from Fish-Man Island, and the light cast by Sun Tree Eve has become dim. In this dim environment, Noah appears even more majestic and imposing, like a Titan giant appearing and disappearing in the darkness.

"That's amazing."

Ian murmured a gasp of surprise.

Building a ship like this is certainly not an easy task.

The group entered the large ship through a window in the middle of Noah's Ark.

Interestingly, the ship's interior contained air bubbles.

"Because people often come to visit,"

Neptune explained, "So bubbles were also created inside Noah."

How thoughtful!

Ian thought that this would indeed make it easier to visit, as his Observation Haki allowed him to sense that there were quite a few people in Noah at this time.

In short, the tour begins.

at the same time.

The depths of Noah.

"What reckless humans! How dare they venture into Noah's Ark!"

With a protruding belly, the still-young great white Fish-Man chuckled incessantly, "Back in Fish-Man District, I was worried about all those damned traitors helping him! But they actually ended up in Noah's Ark!"

"There's no better opportunity than this, Hody!"

Beside him, a Fish-Man who looked as if he were encased in a blue and purple striped sack laughed loudly, "As long as the bubbles inside Noah are destroyed, they will only be able to die painfully in the water!"

The Great White Fish-Man, fifteen-year-old Hody Jones, his eyes gleaming coldly, turned his head and said, "What are you still hesitating for! Vander Decken! As long as you take them down, that eight-hundred-million-dollar head is yours!"

"Don't order me around, you brat!"

Vander Decken, a four-legged Fish-Man wearing a small top hat, snorted, "Let me apply the waterproof coating first."

A flicker of disdain crossed Hody's eyes.

As Fish-Man, to actually refuse the sea, this bastard has already met his demise in a righteous way!

A little later, Vander Decken finished his preparations. Standing next to the giant bubble generator, he chuckled, "What's it like to kill an 800 million bounty pirate?"

"Just a mere human being!"

Hody sneered, "Just a lowly species!"

"So!"

Vander Decken placed his hand on the switch.

Boom!

The enormous ship suddenly shuddered.

Ian and the others wandered aimlessly inside Noah.

Actually, there's not much to see.

The most striking feature of this ship is its size—it's incredibly large.

Apart from that, there are no other decorations or antiques left.

After all, its only purpose is to take the residents of Fish-Man Island out of the deep sea; it's just an enormous means of transportation.

After a short while, everyone lost interest.

But, at this very moment...

The giant ship suddenly trembled, accompanied by earth-shattering sounds coming from all directions.

"This is?"

Neptune was startled and looked around in surprise. "What's wrong?"

Was there an earthquake?

Violet covered her head, looking terrified.

Ian's lips curled into a smile. "The bubble we're in has been destroyed, and seawater is rushing in."

"What?"

Luo's expression changed drastically.

"Wouldn't that mean certain death?"

Violet turned deathly pale, and her legs clamped tightly together instantly.

Oh no, it's happening again!

"Ian!"

Black Maria instinctively said, "Quickly, think of something!"

"Brother Ian!"

Jack looked at his good older brother.

He will always believe in his Brother Ian.

"Yamato! Freeze all the passageways around here."

Ian gave the orders.

"Simple and easy!"

Yamato transformed into a snow-white werewolf, holding Kenjiro Two on his back in his palm, and then slammed his white spiked club onto the floor.

The powerful freezing force took effect instantly, freezing all the passageways on the upper and lower decks centered on them, blocking them with ice in an instant.

"The water pressure in the deep sea is very high,"

Ian said, "Ice alone shouldn't be able to hold them off for long."

The water pressure at a depth of 10,000 meters underwater can deform even steel.

Therefore, Black Haki emanated from beneath his feet, instantly hardening all the ice blocking the doorway.

"Me too!"

Yamato stopped laughing at this moment, and also released his Haki, strengthening the ice together with Ian.

"Boom!!"

The surging seawater crashed against the ice blocking the door, the terrifying force causing the ice to tremble violently.

"Ah!!"

Violet screamed out loud.

His face immediately turned pale.

Once again...

"It's alright, nothing's wrong."

Ian said calmly.

Can it deform steel?

How can mere steel compare to the Haki forged through countless hammer blows?

"Now!"

Ian pulled out a piece of coral. "Let's apply a portable coating to ourselves."

If they can coat ships, then they can certainly coat people too.

Once the boat has been in the water, people can move around freely in the water.

"Brother Ian!"

As Jack coated himself, he spoke. Although he was Fish-Man, he was also a power user and therefore couldn't come into contact with seawater. "You just said that the bubbles were destroyed?"

"Yes,"

Ian nodded, glancing in a certain direction. "Aren't they just itching to see us die?"

Hody Jones swiftly traversed Noah's passage. While Fish-Man's swimming speed couldn't match that of a mermaid, it was still among the fastest in the sea, not to mention he was a great white Fish-Man was quite adept at swimming.

Several companions and Vander Decken followed behind him, all of them with excited expressions on their faces.

"Hahaha!"

Hody burst into laughter, "Damn humans! Now you know the power of Fish-Man!"

What Beasts Pirates? What Ian of the Scorched Sky? They're nothing but lambs to the slaughter in front of the Fish-Man!

Hody couldn't wait to see that damned human's unseeing, grieved face as he died!

The water pressure in the deep sea must have crushed him!

Behind him, Vander Decken was equally excited.

That's a head worth 800 million!

We're rich!

but.

"What?"

Hody suddenly stopped.

Before him stood a thick wall of ice!

The ice wall blocked the seawater.

"All you ever do is try to be clever!"

Hody sneered.

You can stop it for a while, but can you stop it forever?

He raised his fist, ready to smash the ice wall to pieces.

However, the ice wall shattered on its own.

The man, Ian of the Scorched Sky, walked out from inside.

Yes, let's go.

Against the surging seawater, Ian walked out step by step.

His body was covered by a bubble.

"It really is you!"

Ian looked at the Fish-Man in front of him. "Hody Jones."

Hody's pupils suddenly contracted. This guy actually knew him?

"Hody!!"

Vander Decken screamed, "This guy's still alive and well! This isn't what we agreed on!"

"Then let's kill him now!"

Hody roared, thrusting his trident directly at Ian. "Think you're safe just because you're wearing a bubble? Let me show you the difference between you and Fish-Man! Human!!"

Ian raised his chin slightly. "You mean, the gap? Is that what you mean?"

Buzz!!

The surrounding seawater suddenly began to tremble, causing the Noah's ship to shake as well.

"Whoa!!"

Hody's friends instantly foamed at the mouth and fainted on the spot.

Hody and Vander Decken IX, as if struck on the head with a heavy hammer, collapsed to the ground, unable to move.

"I deliberately kept your consciousness,"

Ian said, golden light emanating from his body, and a golden winged being appeared before the two of them. "Because you are remarkable, Hody Jones, I haven't been angry in a long time."

Ready to sunbathe?

Hody lay limply on the floor.

What's this?

Was it the imposing aura that guy just displayed?

Is it really that strong?

I can't move at all!

Then he saw.

Glug glug!

Golden flames emanated from Ian's body, and the seawater around him instantly began to boil.

Then.

Hody's eyes widened suddenly.

It's broken!

The terrifying flames burst the bubbles on that guy's body!

"Hahaha! You idiot!"

With his last breath, Hody laughed out loud, "You lowly humans, haven't you even fully evolved your brains?"

Without the protective bubble, no matter how strong he is, as an ability user, he is doomed to die in this deep sea.

"Ugh!"

Hody suddenly screamed.

It's so hot!

Etc!

He looked up in disbelief.

Ian was still standing there, just standing there perfectly fine.

How the hell could he still be standing there perfectly fine!

Seawater had no effect on him!

This guy even turned into flames!

In an instant, crimson and gold intertwined, and even more violent flames surged from his body, forcibly pushing back the surrounding seawater. The corridor was completely cleared, leaving only the brilliant flames.

Noah was fucking set on fire!!

"Waaaaaah!"

Vander Decken was already wailing as flames engulfed him.

They were swallowed up.

"Aaaaaah!"

Hody also screamed in pain.

Ignition on the seabed?

Flames rising above the deep sea?

Is this guy really the sun?

"Monster!! Monster!!"

This was the last sound Hody left in this world.