He's Still Alive!

Swoosh.

Everyone here makes a living at sea, so there's no need to elaborate on that.

Dom instantly bent down and leaped, as fast as a rabbit, his Nichirin Sword spinning and bursting with rainbow light as it flew towards the headhunter Zidal.

Faced with the attack, the scattered One Piece made no move and showed no intention of helping their officers.

There was a clanging sound.

As Zidal nimbly dodged and flicked his sword with one hand, Dom's tightly gripped weapon was instantly knocked to the ground.

As soon as Dom's feet touched the ground, the target next to him had already retreated several meters away.

The cloth covering his face tore, revealing bloodstains on his cheeks.

Dom's pupils contracted.

This was the first time he had suffered a setback since he became stronger! Zidal drew his longsword from its sheath, the blade moving with the swing of his arm like a slender wooden branch, the tip swaying frequently... forming mesmerizing starlight in the air, and his footwork was also very strange and agile, his legs seemed to be inlaid with springs, jumping lightly, very rhythmic and dynamic.

"Shhh."

Zidal whistled, applauding Dom's attack. "Not bad. No wonder you were able to kill those useless guys!"

Dom stood up and looked over, his face cold.

He discerned his opponent's skills in two aspects: weapon handling and physical coordination and agility. Overall, his opponent's reaction time and speed were no better than his own; he was a One Piece of the same type.

In Oboro's eyes, the techniques used by Zidal were not traditional swordsmanship... After all, he had been involved in Demon Slayer for so long, and this person was a practitioner of 'fencing'. In fencing, a combat sport, the requirements for the athlete's reaction, dodging, and speed of attack are extremely high.

Dom's attention was drawn to Zidal, and as soon as he stood up, a shadow fell over his head.

Suddenly, the meat grinder Maipeng appeared behind him, looking down at him from above, raising its powerful arm and slamming it down heavily.

Dom tumbled out of the ground in a panic, shattering the ground beneath him into a crater and kicking up dust.

"Let's start with you... You two are so arrogant and ignorant... Did you get separated from your crew after entering the Grand Line? Or has your One Piece ship been destroyed? Are you now stray dogs? I've seen plenty of greenhorns like you... I need to teach you a lesson." Suddenly, a face appeared behind Dom's shoulder, taking the opportunity to get close. Before he could turn around, starlight swept towards him. Even with his combat experience, he couldn't judge the attack's location and could only protect his vitals.

A few soft slurs.

The blades, like sharp thorns, pierced Dom's body, leaving several bloody holes.

It was not fatal.

Dom jumped back to create distance.

The other members of the Slick Pirates cheered for their executives.

"Zidal is a powerful figure with a bounty of thirty million... You really have no fear of death!"

"Lord Maipeng also has a bounty of twenty-eight million!"

"This isn't some newbie playground like Four Blues... If you kneel down and beg for mercy now, maybe the two lords will be kind enough to spare your lives."

Shouts and clamor rose and fell.

Oboro had been observing the whole time.

After a slight adjustment, Dom was about to rush over again.

He spoke up, "Stop."

Dom's eyes showed some resentment; he hadn't used his ability yet.

If I had used my abilities, I wouldn't be in such a sorry state.

Despite the boost from the Bloodline Card and experience card, Dom's foundation and basic skills were too weak, making it difficult for him to gain the upper hand when facing these two executives of the Slick Pirates. He had previously assessed Dom's strength and concluded that even with his abilities included, he was only equivalent to a combat power of 20 million.

This is, after all, a higher world.

One Piece are actually a place that places great emphasis on 'talent and aptitude'.

Dom hadn't undergone systematic training; he figured out each move on his own... His foundation was weak, and he needed to practice diligently before he could succeed.

One Piece with bounties exceeding ten million are not uncommon, not only in the Grand Line but also throughout the Four Blues ... Whether they can enter the Grand Line, survive, and reach the Sabaody Archipelago depends not only on their strength but also on a significant element of luck. It's not impossible for One Piece with bounties exceeding ten million to perish in the early stages of the first half of the Grand Line.

From this perspective, the Flame Dragon Pirates have been very lucky.

Furthermore... the ocean is an incredibly vast place, full of hidden talents and powerful figures... it's perfectly normal for it to contain forces and characters not mentioned in the original work.

In addition, the bounty is determined by the government based on the threat, which includes many elements.

It can only reflect the level of strength to a certain extent, but strength and bounty are not necessarily equivalent.

Robin is a good example.

One Piece bounties below 50 million are still considered ordinary in the first half of the Grand Line. Only those above 50 million can barely be called 'rising stars' and thus gain attention and fame. It's not hard to see how rare it is for people like Ace and Cavendish to stand out at such a young age.

This was not even the case in the following years when the bounty skyrocketed.

"Are you going to stand up for him?"

Zidal tilted his head dismissively, seemingly ignoring Oboro who was approaching, and continued to brandish the weapon in his hand.

With his hands in his pockets, Oboro approached little by little.

"Kill him!"

"Here you go, hahaha..."

The One Piece were still chiming in.

The next second, Zidal took a step forward, his figure moving like a ghost in the blurry vision, sometimes to the left and sometimes to the right.

At the same time, the light spots brought up by the sword tip were deceptive, stabbing towards him.

This set of footwork combined with changes in body movement, and unpredictable swordsmanship... is exceptionally smooth and elegant.

But Oboro only frowned slightly.

The moment the shadow closed in, he pulled his arm out of his pocket, and then, with a straight upward flick, the joints from his shoulder to his wrist cracked, resembling a steel whip, sending the swordsman in front of him flying! Zidal's white hair flew back, blood gushed from his nose and mouth, his eyes rolled back, and he lost consciousness.

A red line appeared in the center of his face.

It was cut open by Oboro's fingernails.

"Fancy and gaudy."

Long gave a faint comment.

In his eyes, this seemingly skillful trick was full of flaws.

Thump.

One second the cadre was calm and composed, the next he fell to the ground, his weapon dislodged, and he was lifeless.

This scene immediately silenced the surrounding One Piece.

Some people couldn't even control their expressions, their mouths agape and their eyes practically popping out.

This... was instantly killed?

"Ah!!!"

Meat Grinder Maipeng snapped out of his daze, his hair standing on end in fury. After a roar, he charged forward like a heavy road roller, his large hands outstretched, ready to grab the enemy.

However, compared to his tall and imposing physique, his speed was far too slow.

Even before Maipeng could retract his hands after he had missed, Long had already appeared beside him out of nowhere, raised his hand, and gently touched Maipeng's lower back with one finger.

The man's eyes immediately widened in horror, and he knelt down, clutching the pressure points that had been struck, howling in pain.

His body was trembling uncontrollably, and his face was covered in cold sweat.

I can no longer move.

He can't even stand up.

Then, Oboro slowly turned around and looked at the group of One Piece.

Upon seeing this, the group retreated in unison, their faces filled with fear... their fighting spirit completely gone.

The world of One Piece is that simple and pure, where strength reigns supreme.

One Piece with cohesion and team spirit are too few and far between.

Most of them are a disorganized mess.

It's just about living together.

"Ah... I remember now! It was him..."

At that moment, one of the One Piece suddenly screamed, staring blankly at Dom no longer had his 'face mask'.

The call attracted everyone's attention.

"It's him... the guy on the wanted list who escaped with the God Slayer, the former member of the Flame Dragon Pirates, the Cunning Fox Dom!"

"The God Slayer?"

"It really is him!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd immediately began to stir.

After being reminded by this person, everyone recognized that Dom's face... completely matched the portrait on the wanted poster that had recently caused a great stir and shocked the world.

If he were Dom ... then...

After that, more and more eyes focused on Oboro.

At this moment, even with his face covered, it didn't matter.

"He is the rightful owner!"

"This person... is actually... still alive!"

The One Piece felt as if they had been struck by lightning, their minds going completely blank.

Bona Island... is doomed!