Three Captures of Bullet!

Bullet saw the light.

At that moment, it was as if he were facing the sun's brilliance; the intense light stung his eyes so much that he could barely open them and could not see anything in front of him.

He felt a chill run down his spine from the depths of his heart; an incredibly terrifying crisis was right before his eyes.

However, there was no way to avoid it.

In an instant, endless radiance engulfed him.

"What's this??"

An incredibly massive Shockwave roared out in front of Yamato and Hancock in that instant.

A massive Shockwave, like a tsunami, engulfed the black giant in front of them with overwhelming force, then surged relentlessly into the sea, cleaving a huge chasm in its wake.

The massive Shockwave continued to recede into the distance, stretching to the very edge of sight.

Only after that did the gale begin to rise, and a thunderous sound resounded.

"What, what is this??"

Ace was dumbfounded. "Did Yamato and Hancock actually have such a hidden technique?"

I wouldn't even dare to imagine it!

Those two women who fight every few days actually have such a powerful combined attack technique!

Could it be that they actually have a very good relationship, but express intimacy in a way that's a little different from what people think?

"Sea Dominance!"

Solemn burst into laughter, "Hehehehehe! I never expected to see this move here! It's truly touching!!"

"Even in Elbaf, only a very few people can use this technique."

Shimir exclaimed sincerely, "Incredible! This move demands extraordinary skill from both the individual and the teamwork between the two players."

Ian's lips curled slightly.

Sea Dominance.

Like the Hegemons, this is the destructive spear wielded by the giants of Elbaf!

Its power even surpasses that of a hegemonic nation.

I don't know where Aunt Linlin learned this move from.

Anyway, she taught this move to Teacher Kai, and she and Teacher Kai can use it together.

Teacher Kai later taught this technique to Ian and Yamato.

However, Ian's strength has always been far superior to Yamato's, and this difference in strength prevents them from using this technique together.

So Ian simply taught the technique to Hancock. Since her strength was very close to Yamato's, she could use the technique perfectly.

"Call--"

Yamato stood up, slowly exhaling a puff of white mist. "It's a good thing you didn't hold us back, or I wouldn't have let you off the hook!"

"This is what I wanted to say to you."

Hancock snorted coldly.

Even though they displayed remarkable teamwork in battle, the two remained fiercely opposed and irreconcilable.

"Damn it!!"

An angry roar interrupted their verbal exchange.

Atop the surging waves, Bullet swiftly returned through the air, finally crashing to the ground like a meteor.

A trickle of blood stained the corner of his mouth, and his face was rather pale. His expression was ferocious, like a demon breaking free from hell!

"Unbelievable!!"

He actually destroyed the giant he created with his ability in a single blow!

He was even sent flying into the sea with a single blow; if he hadn't known how to use Geppo, he would surely be drowned by now.

These two women actually have such tricks up their sleeves!

Bullet gritted his teeth.

That warship likely carried many weapons he had collected along the way.

Although his ability allows him to combine any inanimate matter, naturally, the stronger the matter, the greater the boost it provides.

In other words, even if he uses his ability again, he will never be able to return to that powerful state.

He hadn't even fought Ian yet, and just two women under his command had pushed him to this point?

Bullet was grinding his teeth to powder!

"You're really tough."

Yamato exclaimed in surprise, "Sea Dominance couldn't defeat you?"

That attack was already the result of her and Hancock giving it their all, but this bastard still managed to withstand it.

"It doesn't matter,"

Hancock said coldly, "If one strike isn't enough, then let's do it a few more times."

The damage from the Sea Dominance was far from severe; firing several shots in a row was not a problem for them.

This guy is no match for the two of them.

"You bastard!!"

A purple aura once again emanated from Bullet's body.

So be it, it's just yellow sand.

It's better than not using your abilities and just physically taking their attack head-on.

"Have you run out of ideas?"

Luo chuckled, "It seems the legendary Devil's Heir isn't as powerful as we imagined."

"That's already very impressive."

Black Maria smiled and said, "But it's not as powerful as the legends say."

The legendary Devil's Heir, Bullet, possessed power comparable to that of Pluton Rayleigh, at the age of fifteen.

In terms of talent, he is in no way inferior to Ian.

However, the 33-year-old Bullet doesn't seem as powerful as he was at 15.

Ian chuckled softly.

It seems that the giant attack just now was Bullet's full power; has he not yet mastered Awakening?

Let's tentatively classify it as "Admiral level".

He wasn't even considered particularly strong among the Admiral.

Ian stood up, stretched leisurely, and said, "Shall we stop here?"

His languid voice drifted across the beach like a sea breeze.

Yamato and Hancock both turned around in surprise.

"Huh? Is it over just like that?"

Yamato asked, puzzled, "Ian, this guy still has fighting ability?"

"If this continues, it will drag on for a long time."

Ian sighed. "The beach is going to be ruined."

The beach has been damaged; where will I play now?

"So, Bullet? What do you think—"

He looked up and saw the purplish-black giant that had already taken shape again.

Ian raised an eyebrow. "Oh? I think the outcome is already quite clear. Continuing to fight will only be a pointless death."

You think you can kill me?!

The enormous fist slammed down from mid-air, bypassing Yamato and Hancock, and hurtling towards Ian.

"Ian!"

Hancock instinctively wanted to jump up and defend herself.

but--

"There's really no other way, I'll just have to finish this quickly."

Ian had already transformed into a black shadow and launched into the air.

Come on, let's kick!

Ian delivered a flying kick.

Bullet, who was controlling the giant, suddenly felt a sharp pain in his right fist.

Huge cracks burst open on the massive black fist, spreading to the entire arm in the next instant.

With a deafening roar, the giant's entire arm shattered.

"Whoa!!"

Bullet screamed in agony.

At the same time, Ian had already used the momentum to land, and after gathering strength in his legs, he sprang up again.

Two-Color Haki swirled around his right fist, trailing a long, jet-black Inazuma.

Then the punch landed on the black giant's chest.

Bullet's powerful Haki was completely ineffective at this moment; the giant's chest instantly caved in and then shattered.

"Forehead!!"

Bullet coughed up blood instantly, his eyes turning bloodshot as if they were about to explode.

The giant, who was tens of meters tall, was sent flying by a single punch. Before he even hit the sea, his massive body had already completely collapsed.

What kind of power is this?!

Bullet broke free from the giant's remains.

He clutched his chest, the blood gushing from his mouth staining his entire chin a deep crimson.

Bullet stared incredulously at Ian, who had somehow flown above Ian.

He couldn't believe it. "That's... Roger's Haki?"

"You mean Conqueror's Haki Infusion?"

Ian raised his fist, clenched it gently, Black Haki Inazuma began to leap merrily, triggering explosion after explosion as it swept across the sea.

You got it right.

Ian spoke with a smile.

Then I'll reward you with a punch from me.

So strong!!

Bullet stared blankly at Ian.

This guy is ridiculously strong!

so.

Hahahaha!

Bullet suddenly burst into maniacal laughter, his entire upper body instantly enveloped in a domineering purplish-black Haki!

"Come forth! Burning Heaven—"

Bump!!

A single punch sent a meteorite crashing into the sea.

Towering waves surged across the sea.

Ian floated in the air, looked at his fist, blinked, and asked, "What was he trying to say?"

Never mind, it doesn't matter.

Jinbe!

Ian shouted towards the beach.

"I'm here! Lord Ian!!"

Jinbe hurriedly ran over from outside the beach.

"Get this guy out of there."

"Yes!!"

Later, on the beach, which had become somewhat dilapidated due to the fierce battle.

Ian sighed, "Look what you've done! This is the number one Golden Coast on the entire Hachinosu Island! How are you going to compensate me?"

The person he was suing was sitting on the ground not far in front of him.

With his hands shackled with high-purity Seastone, this incredibly robust man could only slump to the ground in despair.

Fortunately, because of the height difference, he could see Ian clearly without having to look up.

Therefore, Bullet was still able to glare at him fiercely.

He was still soaking wet when he was pulled from the sea.

After being punched hard by Ian, a deep fist mark remained on his chest, and his white teeth were stained red with blood.

The man just stared intently at Ian, without saying a word.

"How about this?"

Ian, with an expression that said, "I've been taken advantage of, and you're secretly gloating," casually said, "Judging from your appearance, you don't seem to have much money. Why don't you become my subordinate? I'll forgive the damage you've caused to this island."

"Here we go again."

Luo, who was watching from the sidelines, twitched the corner of his mouth.

"Hahaha!"

Yamato, sitting next to Ian, grinned from ear to ear, "I knew Ian hadn't killed this guy because of this!"

All the friends present nodded gently.

Who doesn't know Ian has a collecting obsession?

Bullet's eyes finally changed slightly. He sneered, "Only the weak band together. Relying on the strength of others will only make you weaker!"

"Yeah?"

Ian chuckled. "I think that no matter how powerful a person is, they can't do everything, so we need partners."

"Isn't learning to rely on the strength of others a form of strength?"

Bullet's pupils suddenly contracted.

It looks so familiar.

Roger once said something similar to him!

This guy!!

Is it not just that he possesses strength approaching Roger's?

but.

That's only because you're not strong enough!

Bullet sneered.

Roger never changed his mind, and Ian was no exception.

"Things like that are no longer important."

Ian simply looked at him. "So, what's your answer to my invitation?"

"Get lost!"

Bullet dismissed it dismissively.

"That bastard!"

Hancock instantly flew into a rage. "Ian! Let me turn him to stone!"

How dare you refuse Ian's invitation, you bastard! You've already chosen your own death!

Ian waved his hand.

Wouldn't it be a shame to just kill off someone as exceptionally talented as Bullet?

Just as his friends suspected, Ian has a collecting habit.

"Hey, Bullet, I'm really strong, right?"

That's what Ian asked.

The others were slightly taken aback; why were they suddenly praising themselves?

Bullet looked at Ian with surprise.

He didn't speak, but he couldn't deny Ian's power in his heart.

This guy completely thwarted his plan.

His power reminded Bullet of Roger.

"Of course I'll become stronger; that shouldn't be hard to understand, right?"

Ian said, "After all, I'm only sixteen this year. It shouldn't be incomprehensible if I surpass Roger in a few years, right?"

Surpass Roger!!

Bullet's eyes widened suddenly, staring intently at Ian.

Of course!

This guy, who already possesses such strength at such a young age, should naturally surpass Roger, right?

If I can defeat this guy, does that prove that I've truly surpassed Roger?

Ian's gaze changed instantly when he saw Bullet; a slight smile appeared on his lips.

Bullet's Achilles' heel is Roger.

Then again, Roger was practically no different from a succubus.

He was a well-known figure on the sea, and everyone remembered him fondly.

Whitebeard considered him both a lifelong friend and nemesis.

Teacher Kai believes he is one of the five strongest.

Aunt Linlin will never forget the time Roger stole her Poneglyph.

Golden Lion wanted to destroy the East Blue in order to prove that he had defeated Roger.

Hero Garp is willing to help him raise his son.

Bullet's lifelong dream was to prove that he had surpassed Roger.

"It would be such a waste for someone like you to die like this."

Ian said, "How about we make a bet?"

"Bet?"

Bullet frowned. "What are you trying to say?"

I'll give you three chances.

Ian held up three fingers. "I'll give you three chances to challenge me."

"If you lose all three times, how about becoming my partner?"

Just as Zhuge Liang captured Meng Huo seven times in ancient times, Ian Beck has captured Bullet three times!

Somewhere on Hachinosu Island, Enel, who was quietly training his Haki, smirked.

Such familiar lines, such a familiar formula.

Before Bullet could speak, Ian continued, "If you lack confidence in yourself, I can even help you become stronger."

"For example, higher-level Haki techniques."

Ian clenched his fist, and the Black Haki Inazuma began to leap once more.

"Hey, Ian?"

Luo couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure it's okay?"

Bullet is already incredibly strong.

If he were to learn advanced Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki Infusion, this guy might actually possess strength approaching that of the Emperors, right?

"It doesn't matter."

Ian casually remarked, "Do you really think anyone in the world can catch up with me after I've left them behind?"

Luo Wei was stunned.

He then twitched the corner of his mouth.

That bastard is really narcissistic.

but.

Of course not!

Luo said firmly, "Absolutely not!"

This is Ian!

"Ian!"

Hancock's face flushed with excitement.

Such an arrogant Ian--

"So cool, Ian!"

Yamato jumped onto Ian's back, hugging his neck and rubbing against him. "But I'll definitely catch up with you!"

Ian just smiled.

Then look at Bullet.

Bullet stared blankly at Ian.

This guy!!

How arrogant!

Is it absolutely impossible to catch up with him again?

"How about it, Bullet, want to take a gamble?" Ian chuckled.

The Devil's Heir gritted his teeth.

"Then you'll regret it!!"