The Gap

Bellamy was very excited.

Since Donquixote Family, he has always hoped to prove himself to Dover through his own efforts.

This is why he announced his intention to attempt to break into the Grand Line.

He didn't want to tarnish his idol's reputation.

He wanted to make Dover understand that joining the family was the right choice.

But unexpectedly, while the Bellamy Pirates were on their way to the Red Line, they suddenly heard some news.

One of the Donquixote Family's properties was destroyed by a group of newcomers!

Then he received a message from his family; the person who contacted him was Trebol.

The other party's meaning was clear: they knew he harbored ambitions for power, so Joker would be very happy if he could teach the Hell Pirates a lesson. Upon hearing this, Bellamy immediately decided to return and, following the leaked intelligence, headed to the far north coordinates to find his prey.

Fortunately, this Hell Pirates had only been away from Ice Island for a short time and didn't seem to have any intention of moving on to other territories, so they were easily found.

He had also received word of the situation on his way here.

The Hell Pirates have done something big again.

He knew the Hell Pirates were a tough nut to crack, but he had the strength to take them down.

After all, he set sail earlier, his One Piece crew was more complete, and he had a larger crew... Moreover, he was Devil Fruit user. At least in the North Blue, his name had already been made... The One Piece he had killed ranged from newly risen rookies to veteran powerhouses...

Bellamy was full of confidence.

Today will be just like the past.

Moreover, being able to defeat the Hell Pirates would make his reputation even greater.

"Um?"

Something's coming! Bellamy clenched his fists, startled as a black dot suddenly appeared high in the sky.

Then I realized it was a person!

They leaped across from the ship opposite.

The sharp sound of something cutting through the air was clearly audible.

"Bellamy... it seems this enemy is quite unusual!"

The hyena behind them, who was also the first mate, Sarquiss, noticed the 'flying' enemy and let out a strange laugh, "As the captain, you'd better Nunu harder."

"Hmph! It's nothing."

Bellamy scoffed.

His goal was the Grand Line, the New World, where he might encounter some truly powerful individuals. But in a place like the North Blue, a playground for newbies... he wouldn't be stopped by anyone! That being said, when the enemy landed on the deck, the explosive power and massive physique still made everyone present tremble... because only then did they realize that the distance the opponent had traversed wasn't due to a Devil Fruit ability, but rather seemed to be purely physical strength.

Yuri's bare feet caused the entire deck of the ship to crack, and the ship itself to sway slightly.

Then, his slightly bent body slowly straightened up.

"You're kidding... He really did it! He actually jumped over; I thought he was going to fall into the sea."

"Is that guy named Yurivich? Is he really that big? He looks different from the photo..."

Several crew members looked frightened.

It was all because of this monster who boarded the ship; its oppressive aura was too strong! "Ha!"

Suddenly, as everyone's hearts pounded in disarray, a figure darted behind Yuri, raising a large dagger—a kukri scimitar—and slashing at Yuri's hamstring. It was the first mate, Sarquiss, who grinned triumphantly and let out a strange cry.

At the same time, Gunner Ribas also raised his gun and fired, pulling the trigger.

They are a new-era One Piece crew, the infamous hyenas of the North Blue.

He's not some nobody who can be easily intimidated! Daring to board the ship alone, even with a rather Haki entrance, is still courting death!

Bang! The bullet struck the giant beast's face beneath its black hood.

The curved blade behind him, flashing with silver light, struck the enemy's leg squarely.

However...

The scene was completely silent.

The smoking shell casings fell to the ground without splattering any blood.

The blade struck the leg, but instead of cutting off any flesh, it produced a sound similar to the scraping of metal.

"..."

Ribas, gripping the gun, trembled and his mouth gradually opened wide.

Bang bang bang.

He refused to believe it and fired several more shots.

The results are the same.

The bullets bounced off the hood and landed on the ground.

"Ah!"

With his long, blue hair, Sarquiss nimbly flipped to his feet, and in a flash, his blade struck Yuri's hind leg once more.

However, it still did not cause any harm.

This scene sent chills down Sarquiss' spine.

He subconsciously looked up at the 'lofty' figure, "What... are you?"

Boom! Then, there was a response to him.

It was a huge fist rising from under the cloak.

The moment the fist struck his chest, the gold necklace around Sarquiss's neck shattered, his sternum caved in instantly, and blood flowed from his seven orifices.

Like a tattered sandbag, it transforms into a streak of light and shoots backward.

He crashed directly into the railing of a ship in the distance and lost consciousness.

Their fate is unknown.

Bellamy's mind went blank upon seeing this.

This was completely beyond his expectations.

As the vice-captain, Sarquiss is not a Devil Fruit user, but he still has combat strength... at least among the One Piece in the North Blue, he is definitely of a high level, and it is impossible for him to be so fragile and be killed in one blow.

At this moment, Yuri had already gradually raised the greatsword in his hand.

With a whoosh, the wind curtain exploded, and the man's monstrous strength was able to stir up a small patch of wind when he swung his sword.

Even more terrifying is that the blade is invisible, the slashing speed is high-frequency, and the blade arc splashes out a circle of crescent-shaped black slashes.

When the broadsword slammed back onto the ground with a bang.

Everyone around was dismembered, cut in half at the waist! Instant kill!

A chill suddenly shot up from the soles of his feet to the back of Bellamy's head, and his body began to stiffen.

How could this be? Is this the fighting strength of a rookie One Piece crew? Why? Why... can a rookie be this strong? His legs were trembling...

"Rubbish..."

Suddenly, the face hidden by the hood lowered slightly, a predatory gaze sweeping down at Bellamy, and slowly uttered two words.

That frenzied killing intent caused Bellamy's face to be covered in sweat in an instant.

However, the word "garbage" seemed to instantly bring Bellamy to her senses.

Veins bulged on his forehead, his fighting spirit rekindled, and he gritted his teeth. "I'm going to kill you!"

After he finished speaking, his legs suddenly transformed into compressed springs.

The sudden burst of elastic potential energy propelled him into the air at high speed, and he threw One-Punch Man at Yuri's face.

Yuri opened his large hand, trying to grab his body.

But I grasped nothing.

Only a fleeting afterimage remained between his fingers.

Too fast! Bang!

The powerful punch struck Yuri's head, causing him to stagger back a few steps.

The hood on his head was also torn apart.

However, the One-Punch Man only left a red mark on his face; he was not injured.

However, Bellamy's offensive clearly did not stop.

Instead, the main body uses the ship's structure to zigzag back and forth, using elasticity to move at high speed, creating an afterimage that is impossible to capture in any direction.

"Rubbish?"

"An extremely arrogant bastard!"

Can you see me?

"I'll make you pay for your words! I'll make you pay with your life!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh.

For a moment, the sound of gunfire continued.

Bellamy's words were even more erratic.

Immediately after, Bellamy seized an opportunity and charged forward again, landing another One-Punch Man on Yuri's head.

One, two, three...

Yuri seemed unable to find his target for a moment and was unable to make a move. He was attacked several times and his body swayed back and forth.

However, he was still not injured.

Only then did Bellamy realize that the man's limbs, joints, and face were covered with a layer of black, keratinized scales.

Beneath the strands of hair that covered her forehead, an even longer horn appeared.

It doesn't look human at all.

As he prepared to charge in once again.

As it soared close to its target, its body hovering in mid-air, a snap... At that moment, it was as if the entire world's space and time had frozen.

Because, out of the blue, a large hand suddenly appeared... and grabbed his waist as he was speeding away.

Immediately afterwards, as the five fingers contracted, a terrifying power erupted.

Bellamy's pupils constricted, and he screamed in agony, spitting out a torrent of blood.

He couldn't believe it... that the other person could react in time and grab him so accurately!

"You... you can see it?"

His body suddenly went limp, weak and powerless, and his eyes stared at Yuri with a tremor.

"I can't see it."

Yuri said coldly.

"Then why...?"

"Intuition."

Yuri replied, "You're faster than him, but you're not as troublesome."

Who is he? Bellamy was taken aback.

Then, with One-Punch Man from Yuri, his body shattered the deck, creating a huge hole.

Bellamy immediately lost consciousness.

His eyes rolled back.

"It really is trash... no doubt about it."

Yuri spoke, he casually tossed the body aside.

His true fighting prowess can only be demonstrated when he wields a sword.

But fighting this guy was entirely about brute force, and it didn't take much effort at all.

The person he was referring to earlier was Dom.

This One Piece's Devil Fruit ability grants him speed far exceeding that of Dom... but without Dom's complex variations. To put it bluntly, he lacks movement and footwork, and his offensive techniques are all straightforward and simplistic.

After being attacked a few times and getting used to the speed and rhythm, Yuri's intuition told him that at a certain point of counterattack, he would definitely make a successful capture.

The result was the same.

The opponent's strength did not break through his savage suppression.

"Oh? It's already over... It took a little longer than expected. I didn't see you use the knife."

Just as Yuri was about to leave, he turned around and found that his own One Piece ship had already pulled up beside him.

The captain jumped onto the ship's railing, and then, with his feet seemingly Ta Bu on air, he walked slowly with his hands in his pockets.

At the same time, they let out a teasing laugh.

"A bunch of trash."

Yuri's words were concise and to the point.

But his gaze as he stared at Long was somewhat intense.

"I'm your captain, don't stare at me like that... If you want to challenge me, you're too early for that. Good luck."