A Six-Meter-Tall Monster!

On the Skan Kingdom side, after discussing with the king, the Squadron Leader hurriedly reorganized his forces and headed to the Ice Island.

Regardless of whether the Hell Pirates can destroy the enemy's capital city, it is a rare opportunity for them to take advantage of the situation.

However, when they arrived at the shore of the Ice Island and prepared to land...

Just then, they saw Oboro leading Yuri and Dom back.

Oboro looked relaxed, but Dom and Yuri looked extremely disheveled, clearly having just gone through a major battle.

"This..."

The Squadron Leader stared at them blankly, sensing something was amiss, but unwilling to believe it.

Ice Island is nothing like Fish Head Island, whether it's the number of people, the quality of the troops, or the atmosphere of universal conscription... It's a truly tough nut to crack in the entire North Blue. And yet, just three people actually managed to do it.

However, upon further reflection, he realized that Oboro could unleash devastating power comparable to cannonballs with a flick of his finger... and he felt relieved.

With just this one trick, it might actually be possible to accomplish it.

"Tell the old king...from today onwards, this place belongs to the Skan Kingdom, and you may enter and occupy it." Long didn't waste any words and said it directly.

The Squadron Leader and the soldiers around him were all speechless with astonishment.

He was momentarily speechless.

"We'll be operating in the North Blue for now. Remember to pay the remaining balance on time," Long reminded them, then turned and walked towards their docked One Piece ship.

Within the royal city of Ice Island, Oboro had already plundered almost everything of value, but for the Skan Kingdom, what was more important... was the island's resources.

A type of mineral that is unique to this region.

This includes special fish species that inhabit the seawater due to unique climates and environments.

"Good."

The Squadron Leader nodded blankly.

The money... Skan Kingdom wouldn't dare to default on its debt.

Because they had already witnessed how terrifying this small One Piece crew was.

So far, including the captain, there are only four people in total!

"Besides..."

Suddenly, the Squadron Leader seemed to realize something and called out to Long.

He meant that Dorans was still recovering from his injury in the Skan Kingdom.

"Once he can move, let him come to us himself... Oh, and don't forget... plant our flag." Long waved his hand without turning his head and replied.

During this time, Yuri turned around and exchanged a glance with the Squadron Leader.

The latter shuddered.

Yurivich, though not widely known in the North Blue, is quite renowned in the northern coastal waters. The North Blue is frequently embroiled in conflict, with various factions vying for power, and many situations are observed by major corporations seeking opportunities to exploit them. Therefore, everyone has some knowledge of the intelligence surrounding the various countries in the North Blue ... especially in the last year or so, with Ice Island successively eliminating several island nations. While its powerful military is one factor, Yurivich, as a key figure on the battlefield, has also attracted attention.

This guy played a pivotal role in several national wars.

At least in the area between the Skan Kingdom and Ice Island, rumors have already begun to circulate... There is a warmonger on Ice Island, whom the Ice Island uses as a 'weapon of war'. Skan Kingdom's repeated defeats in clashes with Ice Island are inextricably linked to this man, but it is said that Yurivich is not treated well on Ice Island... Such a person should have been hailed as a hero by a nation, but due to his terrible character and insubordination, he has been imprisoned several times.

But in order to expand its territory, Ice Island had no choice but to rely on this madman.

Now, this monster... has joined the Hell Pirates.

It was actually managed to be subdued.

This shows that the captain of the Hell Pirates... is even more terrifying.

By the time the Squadron Leader came to his senses, the One Piece ship in front of him had already sailed far away.

"Let's go into town!"

After making contact with the king, the Squadron Leader led his troops straight into the depths of the land.

On the other side, on the ship.

With Dorans out, the reins will be temporarily handed over to Dom.

However, they weren't in a hurry. After the battle, Dom went to rest, letting the One Piece ship's sails drift on the sea.

Long sat on a box on the deck, with his legs crossed.

Yurivich simply sat cross-legged on the open ground and closed his eyes to rest.

His way of resting seemed different from most people's. Even though there were empty cabins on the ship, fully furnished with comfortable living quarters, he showed no interest in going in. Instead, he seemed to enjoy the biting cold and the scattered snowflakes outside...

He was wearing a thin cloak.

Oboro selected an Upper Moon Bloodline Card from the system's inventory, taken from Kokushibo... including the character's skill card and experience card. Then, without Yurivich's surprise, the three cards turned into streams of light and shot into the latter's body.

In an instant, Yurivich opened his eyes, which were bloodshot and his expression was one of pain.

All four limbs were twitching.

His brain felt like it was about to explode, and a lot of 'things' flooded in at once.

My muscles were spasming all over, and my blood felt like it was boiling... causing a burning pain.

He lay prostrate on the ground, letting out a beast-like roar.

Oboro stood up from the box, put his hands in his pockets, looked at the disheveled Yurivich, and laughed, "I told you, I'll make you stronger... Enjoy this moment, it's your time." After saying that, he turned around and went up the stairs to the second-floor cabin.

Behind him came strange noises, including roars that didn't sound like humans and the sound of bones cracking.

Dom, who had just lain down in bed and was taking a nap, was suddenly startled awake. He rushed out the door in an instant, assuming an attack stance, but when he saw Yurivich, he was dumbfounded.

Yurivich's already incredibly strong body had grown even larger, and the cloak he wore was torn apart by his bulging muscles. The writhing veins on his skin looked like tiny snakes coiled together.

"What... is this... thing?"

Dom was all too familiar with this situation.

Clearly, Yurivich, as a new member of the crew, was granted divine power by Oboro.

The problem is, even he... didn't experience such a terrible reaction when he underwent divine baptism and transformation...

A few minutes later, Yurivich's 'evolution' stopped.

He slowly rose from the ground, his towering figure exceeding six meters. His broad shoulders and thick waist formed a high wall, blocking Dom's view. Compared to him, Dom looked like a child. In the cold air, Yurivich lowered his head and exhaled a long, white breath, which seemed to exude a sense of relief.

The surge in physical strength, coupled with the transformation in power, brought forth an overwhelming sense of intimidation and a raw, untamed nature.

It is extremely impactful.

Dom even instinctively took a step back.

Furthermore, some of the demonic features make Yurivich look even more ferocious and terrifying.

"Hehehe... That's amazing."

Yurivich cracked his knuckles and brandished his broadsword.

However, the red eyes beneath the messy hair fixed on the little one beneath him, Dom.

"Is this how you got your power too?"

"..."

Dom fell silent.

He was confident of defeating Yurivich in their previous encounters.

But now, he feels... his chances of winning are zero.

This guy's talent surpasses mine, and the divine power the captain gave him must be even more advanced.

Dom understood immediately... There was nothing he could do; that was the difference in skill.

"Thank the captain."

Dom said something, then held his head and returned to his cabin with mixed feelings.

Oboro did not give Yuri any item cards, which are weapons.

Although the opponent inherited Kokushibo's power, his innate fighting style and intuition had made him accustomed to that greatsword, and none of the Nichirin Sword he stored had that weight or size. In addition, Yuri's fighting style stemmed from wild intuition... so he didn't need to be taught any martial arts techniques, because without profound martial arts skills and practical experience, it was impossible to integrate techniques. Once executed, they would still be relatively formulaic, essentially locked in by a 'framework'.

People like Yuri are not suited to entrusting their bodies to their brains.

What Long values is his soul essence.

It was filled with a sense of carnage.

This kind of person fits his goals perfectly.

Fearless, and enjoys challenging the strong...

Of course, in terms of sheer talent, Yuri is still no match for a true monster, but he is already quite rare in the Four Blues and is qualified enough to grow into a powerful figure on the sea.

It's worth noting that Charlotte Linlin nearly destroyed a village in Elbaf when she was just a few years old, and injured the elder of the Giants, Yoruru later died from his injuries. As for Kaido, he was already the strongest warrior in the Voka Kingdom at the age of ten, a true weapon of mass destruction for the nation... And Yurivich is now an adult, twenty-five years old.

Furthermore, if he were to fight a nation alone, it would be very difficult for him to do so before he was evolved by the cards.

At most, it can only influence the situation on the battlefield...

Right now, dealing with some small island nations on my own should be no problem.

This level of skill is absolutely phenomenal for a rookie One Piece.

This trip, choosing to cooperate with the Skan Kingdom, has proven to be quite profitable.