Reunion

"Ah? What a coincidence. Isn't this that Monster from the Fish-Man Race? Our Master was quite interested in you after hearing about you." Sitoon said leisurely after seeing that it was Sig.

It was as if Sig was already trapped.

Upon hearing the sound of wheels, Sig immediately activated the "People of Fury" effect to its fullest extent, transforming into a Fish-Man -like form and waiting for Sitoon to arrive.

After all, two legs can't outrun two wheels...

"You're still here? What are you guarding?" Sig asked, watching Sitoon's reaction.

It was strange in itself that Sitoon stayed in the castle and didn't even try to dig outwards.

However, Sitoon's reaction after hearing this surprised Sig somewhat...

Sitoon was taken aback by what he heard, then seemed slightly relieved—it was as if he only realized he was guarding something after Sig asked him!

Sig guessed that the orders Sitoon received were to stay in the castle to guard a certain place or area, but he didn't tell him directly what he was guarding.

Only when Sig it up did Sitoon become certain of his Master's true intentions.

"What are you looking for?" Sitoon asked with interest.

Well, given the shared team culture of the Rocks Pirates and the Giant Axe Pirates, it's perfectly normal for Sitoon to be interested in what the Captain is hiding.

If Sitoon knew it was Silver Axe's heart, he would definitely have some thoughts about it, so Silver Axe didn't entrust the item to anyone for safekeeping.

"That's a treasure, something that can make Silver Axe kneel down and call you master," Sig said, both wary and enticing.

"Oh? Then I'll have to look for you carefully after I take care of you." Sitoon said, and with a roar, he charged towards Sig at explosive speed.

Fish-Man Karate: Shark Swarm Devour!

As Sig leaped backward, his arms flashed, creating streaks of dark blue water, and sharks formed from Water Power swarmed towards Sitoon.

This is a technique that Sig learned while he was adrift on the sea alone for several days without a boat, witnessing a group of sharks working together to hunt a sea monster that was more than ten meters long.

It was during the time when Sig was injured that he focused more on cultivating "Prayer for Light (Sea)," which allowed him to develop his skills after gaining greater mastery over external water vapor, or rather, the Sea Power.

Sitoon sneered, then swung both fists simultaneously. "High-Low!" (referring to alternating up and down punches in boxing).

The spring extended and retracted, unleashing two fists from the wheel, which clashed and pulverized the shadowy figures!

As the distance between them continued to shrink, the double punches became increasingly threatening to Sig. But just then, Sig suddenly stood firm, then braced himself against a punch that sent his face slamming to the side. He forcefully used his strength to trap Sitoon's left fist under his right armpit—his right ribs were naturally also struck hard.

"Hmph!" Sitoon sneered—no memory? Trying to restrain me with joint locks?

The next moment, Sitoon stretched out his spring-like arm, about to exert force and throw another punch—half of his Spring-Spring Fruit ability allowed him to be unrestricted by torque, and half of his Wheel-Wheel Devil Fruit ability allowed him to be unrestricted by joints... Locking techniques were almost ineffective against him!

But just then, Sig raised his left hand and swung it downwards...

Fish-Man Karate - Flying Water Cross!

Instantly, water vapor condensed into several water crosses, which fell from the roof onto the spring-loaded arms that stretched westward towards Sitoon.

Four crosses were inserted into the gaps in the springs and driven into the ground, instantly immobilizing Sitoon's spring-loaded arm...

Compared to their last encounter, Sitoon hasn't changed much, while Sig has not only become stronger with his "Telepathist" Observation Haki, but has also greatly improved his ability to utilize the Sea Power, or "external Water Power."

Although his physical skills and Armament Haki haven't improved much, he has gained more techniques.

Furthermore, ever since their last encounter, Sig has considered Sitoon his primary adversary, but Sitoon completely disregards Sig, only showing interest in the "Monster" that later appeared...

The moment they clashed, the situation changed drastically!

"Hateful..."

Sitoon's face darkened, and he unleashed his full Armament Haki, instantly turning the spring part pitch black while his body swayed violently.

"Iron Arm - Serpent's Wandering Technique!"

Sitoon's controlled right arm began to tremble violently like a giant python, using it to shatter the cross formed by the Water Power.

The absolute difference in their Armament Haki meant that Sig ultimately failed to control Sitoon's arm.

However, taking advantage of the spray of water created by the shattering of the "Water Cross," Sig quickly rushed into it, and using the still-spreading water as cover, he made a tearing gesture with his hands...

Fish-Man Karate - Water Flow Shoulder Throw!

Inside the Tree of Sighs, although the air humidity was good, it wasn't in the sea after all. The Sea Power was not inexhaustible. With Sig's current abilities, he couldn't "pump" any more water from the vicinity and could only reuse it.

Instantly, a curtain of water filled the sky, transforming into a long dragon under Sig's tearing motion, as if Sig had thrown it, and surged towards Sitoon along the force of the impact!

Since he was Devil Fruit ability, Sitoon didn't want to take the hit head-on and quickly dodged.

The water flowed like a giant iron whip, not only destroying the walls of the surrounding rooms but also smashing a large hole in the floor, pouring into the floor below.

As Sitoon adjusted his angle, intending to attack Sig's main body, he discovered that the damned Fish-Man had already escaped to the next level by the current.

Immediately, Sitoon also turned his legs and chased after them through the hole in the floor to the next level.

However, just as Sitoon appeared, Sig below spread his arms wide, and several dark red bars emerged from his palms— Devil Fruit ability covered in Armament Haki!

Unfortunately, just like the mutual restraint between the "Sun Path" and the "The Hanged Man Path," the "Sea Power" and the "Devil Fruit ability" cannot coexist, with only one layer of Armament Haki providing an amplification.

Sig, having waited patiently for the opportune moment, and Sitoon, having walked right into the trap, found the "Rampaging Train" completely encircled by the blooming railings, and it looked like the net was about to be closed!

However, Sitoon's face did not show panic, but rather a look of bloodlust and excitement. "One-Two-Punch!"

It was another of Sitoon's signature moves, a barrage of punches from all directions. The barriers surrounding him were either Distortion and deformed or snapped in two.

"Hahaha! Die!" Sitoon seemed to get extremely excited when he used this move.

Just as the wheels were spinning loudly, and Sitoon was about to bring Sig into the range of the barrage... no, the "fist screen," when suddenly a teeth-grinding scraping sound rang out.

Then, to Sitoon's astonishment, his arm movement froze—several bars had wedged themselves into the gaps in the springs, hindering his movement...