Haki Entwining, Armament · Monster Strength Fist

Half an hour later, on the sea.

"Why are these guys taking so long to get here?" Sanji said, frowning.

Franky glanced at the ashtray, which was already full of cigarette butts, shook his head, and said, "There's no use in rushing. Let's wait."

Although he really wanted to rush ashore to find Luffy and the others right now, finding those guys would be useless.

Only by letting Duval, the local bully, investigate can we possibly find any trace of Merry and the other woman.

Ah~

"Black Leg Young Master, we're here!" Duval shouted.

"Has it finally arrived?!"

Sanji's face lit up with surprise, and he immediately rushed to the side of the ship, saying, "You guys are way too slow!"

"Don't say that, we're already on our way here as fast as we can."

Yes, yes.

The other underlings nodded in agreement.

"Never mind, it's good that we've arrived," Sanji said. "Anyway, I need the help of your Flying Fish Riders now."

"Honestly, Black Leg Young Master, have you forgotten that we've changed our name?" Duval said, "We are now... the Rose-Colored Life Knight Crew!"

After saying that, Duval even winked at Sanji.

"Click!"

"Damn it, I don't care what you call me!" Sanji roared, opening his shark-like mouth. "And stop flirting with me!"

Doesn't this bastard realize what it looks like to flirt?

After taking a deep breath, Sanji said, "Anyway, I need you to find two people for me now."

At this point, Sanji's expression gradually darkened, and he said in a heavy tone, "We have a mermaid and a child who have been kidnapped."

"I need you to help me find them."

"Um?"

"Human traffickers have actually shown up?" Duval's expression changed.

"What a reckless bunch..."

Lor and his companions were shocked; they hadn't expected the human traffickers to dare to attack this group.

Could it be... that those guys haven't seen the Straw Hat Pirates ' Wanted Order?

This is a terrifying pirate crew with a total bounty exceeding one billion.

"Weren't you human traffickers yourselves before?!"

"We're not the kind of people who do all sorts of evil," Duval said. "I only target pirates."

After finishing speaking, Duval paused for a moment, then said, "As for the mermaid... it should be the woman named Camie we met before, right? As for the child... is it the little girl in the little dress?"

As he spoke, Duval recalled what Merry looked like; she was indeed a lovable little girl.

"Right."

"You should know a lot about this industry," Franky said. "So please help us out."

"Of course, no problem!" Duval said. "As long as we find them before they get sold, right?"

"Right."

"Then leave it to us!" Duval said, giving a thumbs up. "Men, on the honor of the Rose-Colored Life Knight Crew, we will find those two ladies!"

"Yes, handsome!!"

"Surprisingly reliable..." Franky said.

All I can say is that fate is a truly wondrous thing.

"Come on, get on!" the Bearded Man called out.

"Profound!"

Franky immediately jumped off and got onto the Bearded Man's Flying Fish Motorcycle, sitting in the two-seater seat.

"So, what are you planning to do?"

Upon arriving at Duval's location, Sanji glanced at the other person and asked, "Where are we looking?"

"Young Master, each industry has its own way of doing things. I've pretty much guessed who did it."

After saying that, Duval glanced at Sanji and said, "Your crewmates should be on the island, right?"

"Yes, they're quite scattered..."

"Understood!" Duval shouted. "Men, gather the Straw Hat Pirates together, and at the same time, find the Kidnapping Group that abducted the two ladies!"

"Set off!"

"Yes, handsome!"

Meanwhile, on the other side, in the Commercial Street, Xi Yan and Galette Te strolled along the street, each holding two giant bubbles in their hands.

These were all things the two of them bought while shopping earlier.

"I'm so happy~" Galette

"Um?"

"Don't you usually go shopping?" Xi Yan asked, puzzled.

"Where would I find the time to do that..." Galette said helplessly, "Even though I'm my Big Mom's daughter, I'm busy every day."

As a member of one of the Four Emperors Crew, she simply doesn't have much time to enjoy life, after all... she rules over an island.

There are just too many things to deal with every day.

After shaking her head, Galette looked at Xi Yan and said, "Besides... this time I'm shopping with you, so the feeling is naturally different."

As she spoke, Galette's face flushed slightly; clearly, she was treating this as a date.

"Yeah."

"Whatever makes you happy."

Galette rolled her eyes at Xi Yan, but didn't delve into the matter further.

Just then, a man appeared in front of them, blocking their way.

"You've really been looking for me... Blood-Eyed Ninja - Xi Yan!!" Kid sneered, "We're both Supernovas... I'd like to see why your bounty is higher than mine!"

After receiving news that the Straw Hat Pirates had landed on the island, he began searching for Xi Yan and Luffy.

As a result, Luffy didn't find it, but instead found Xi Yan.

Upon hearing the other party's words, Galette's expression immediately darkened, and she glared at Kid with murderous intent.

She finally had a chance to go out with Xi Yan and get to know him better, but this jerk ruined it?

At that moment, Galette looked at Kid as if he were a dead man.

"Um?"

"You are... that Kid!"

Looking at that arrogant face, Xi Yan recognized him immediately.

Isn't this the Shakky-jie mentioned before, the one who might cause him trouble?

I can't believe it actually came... This is a top-quality sandbag!!

Thinking of this, Xi Yan suddenly became excited.

"So you recognize me?" Kid grinned. "That makes things easier; it saves me the trouble of introducing myself."

"Come on, let me see what you've got!"

Once we take this guy down, his bounty will go up immediately, right?

So... let him stay here and kill this guy!

"A fight?" Xi Yan nodded and said, "Sure, I'll play along."

"But not here, it'll damage other people's shops. Let's go to the Suburbs to fight."

Located in the most bustling Commercial District, taking action here would cause immense damage to the local residents.

Most importantly... this is not a lawless zone; making too much noise will definitely attract the Navy!

"You actually care about this?"

Kid was somewhat surprised. This guy, a pirate... would actually care about ordinary people?

Is this guy really a pirate?

Or... is he just playing house at sea?

Thinking of this, a hint of contempt flashed in Kid's eyes as he said, "What a weakling."

"However, I agree to this request. Consider it the burial plot you've chosen for yourself."

As they were talking, Kid walked over to Xi Yan, intending to go to the Suburbs with him.

Just then, Kid noticed Galette's gaze, paused for a moment, then his expression darkened as he said, "What kind of look is that?"

"Believe it or not, I'll gouge your eyes out?"

"Ha, I don't believe it. Why don't you try it?" Galette sneered.

If that bastard dares to touch a single hair on her head, her brother's fork could be shoved into his face in the next second.

"Hmph, just as I thought, a madman." Kid sneered, no longer looking at Galette, but instead turning to Xi Yan and saying:

"Keep your woman in check, or I won't hesitate to kill her too."

After saying that, Kid walked away into the distance without looking back.

Galette paused for a moment after hearing Kid's words.

'A woman from Xi Yan?'

This kid really has good taste... In that case, I'll leave him a whole corpse later.

"He really is a madman."

"Galette, don't pay attention to what this guy says, just ignore him."

After saying that, Xi Yan handed the bubble to Galette and said, "Go find your brother, I'm going to deal with this guy."

"What, are you trying to kick me out?"

"The fighting might get quite loud later, and it could easily attract the Navy," Xi Yan explained. "As a member of one of the Four Emperors Crew, it would be troublesome for you to clash with the Navy, wouldn't it?"

If this goes on for too long, it might even attract the attention of the World Government.

After all... the World Government is very interested in me!

"The navy alone isn't enough to scare me." Galette shook her head and said, "And... Xi Yan, are you just treating me like a pretty face?"

"Me? I'm a pirate from Four Emperors Crew!"

As her Big Mom's daughter, she's not the kind of weakling who only cries, but a true powerhouse who has mastered Haki!

Even if that newcomer is Logia, I can still crush him.

Perhaps fearing Xi Yan's refusal, Galette continued, "If you won't let me go, I'll go by myself!"

"I can also help you get rid of some troublesome small fry while I'm at it."

"Especially... this crew member of Kid!"

As she spoke, a smile appeared on Galette's face, but this time it felt completely different, like a little devil.

Xi Yan opened his mouth, then said helplessly, "Alright, let's go together then."

It seems this mature woman from Four Emperors Crew has a temper too.

That makes sense; after all, she's the daughter of Four Emperors.

Seeing that Xi Yan had agreed, Galette put away her previous expression and smiled gently again, saying, "Then let's set off!"

"Um."

This time, Xi Yan didn't say much. Instead, he led Galette towards the street exit, intending to fight Kid outside.

Just then, Galette glanced back and immediately saw the tall figure standing on the high place, which put her mind at ease.

'Hmph, you bastard Kid... You dare mess with my man? You're dead!'

Soon, the two followed Kid to the Suburbs, a desolate place that was indeed a good spot for a fight.

After gesturing for his subordinates to move away, Kid said, "I gave you a chance, Ninja."

As he spoke, Kid glanced at Galette, his meaning quite clear.

If the other party hadn't come along, he wouldn't have bothered to chase after them, but since they've come out with him... he wouldn't mind killing them too!

"Trying to kill me?" Galette scoffed. "You'd better be able to defeat Xi Yan first."

After speaking, Galette walked to a tree trunk and sat down, silently watching the two people on the battlefield.

This person named Kid did not order her subordinates to take action, nor did she need to interfere in the battle of Xi Yan.

After all... men are all competitive!

"Don't worry, I'll give you the chance to die together," Kid grinned. "Right here!!"

As a pirate who has destroyed countless villages, the word "mercy" is not in his vocabulary.

He would ruthlessly eliminate anyone who could be called an enemy.

This... is Kid's pirate way!

"Enough with the nonsense," Xi Yan said. "Are you going to fight or not?"

Upon hearing this, Kid's expression froze, then his face darkened as he said, "Since you're so eager to die, then I'll grant your wish!"

"Boom!!"

The next moment, Kid began to activate his Devil Fruit ability.

Under the influence of the Magnet-Magnet Fruit, a large amount of scrap metal flew up from the side and quickly converged on Kid.

This scene completely stunned Xi Yan.

"What kind of approach is this...?"

"Magnet?"

What's the point of having such a pile of scrap metal?

Just then, Xi Yan sensed a disturbance in the Kusanagi Sword at his waist, and he immediately reached out and pressed the weapon down.

'Would Chakra conduction metal also be affected...?'

It really is a unique magnet.

"I'm the Magnet Man who ate the Magnet-Magnet Fruit!" Kid grinned maliciously. "Feel this unparalleled destructive power!!"

"Magnetic Arm!!"

"Boom!!"

Soon, under Kid's control, the scrap metal was assembled on Kid's arm into a crude but enormous arm, several meters long.

After doing this, Kid coldly looked at Xi Yan and said, "Take this!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he rushed towards Xi Yan, intending to use his huge metal arm to kill this reckless Ninja.

"What an ugly move," Xi Yan said disdainfully.

As he spoke, Armament Haki rapidly spread across his fist, and then Xi Yan charged towards Kid.

"Magnetic Burst Fist!!"

"Armed Monster Strength Fist!"

"Bump!!"

"Boom!!"

"Varied...?!"

Looking at the mechanical arm that had been destroyed by Xi Yan's punch, Kid's eyes were filled with disbelief.

His own robotic arm was as fragile as paper, collapsing instantly?!

Is the opponent's power really that terrifying?!

'How is this possible?!' Kid thought to himself, unable to believe it.

This is the first time in all his years in the industry that he has encountered someone who could directly destroy his mechanical arm.

Is this... the power of someone with a bounty of 400 million Beli?

With this thought in mind, Kid was sent flying by the force, quickly heading towards the hillside behind him.

"Boom!!"

It smashed a crater into the ground.

"Kid?!"

The opposing subordinates were dumbfounded as they watched Kid being sent flying.

"What, this guy hasn't been knocked away before?" Xi Yan said calmly.

"Hateful..."

Upon hearing this, the others immediately glared angrily at Xi Yan, but Kira stopped them.

Because... Kid hasn't lost consciousness yet, they can't interfere in the fight!

"That's the difference between having Haki and not Haki," Galette commented with a chuckle.

Undeniably, many Devil Fruit possess powerful abilities, and even relying solely on the power of the fruit, one can achieve formidable strength.

However... if they encounter a powerful opponent with Haki abilities, the Devil Fruit's power won't be enough.

This is why Katakuri requires them to learn Haki after they reach adulthood.

Without a Haki aura, you'll be doomed if you encounter some strange or unusual ability users.

"Haki?"

Kira looked at Galette with a puzzled expression. What was that thing?

"Boom!"

"Hateful!"

Kid flung away the rubble that had been pressing down on him, and angrily stepped out of the crater, saying, "Let's do it again!"

As he spoke, he activated his Devil Fruit power again, beginning to gather scrap metal.

But this time, he created two steel arms for himself!

"Let's see how you break this now!"

"It really is... a crude application of Devil Fruit abilities..." Xi Yan shook his head and said.

"What did you say?"

Kid's face contorted with rage as he angrily demanded, "Do you have a problem with my Devil Fruit ability?"

Does this bastard look down on his ability to use the fruit?

What does that bastard know?!

He used the power of Devil Fruit to destroy village after village!

"You've actually turned the Magnet-Magnet Fruit into a magnet, really..."

For a moment, Xi Yan didn't know what to say.

Magnet-Magnet Fruit... If I'm not mistaken, this should be electromagnetic force, which is one of the four fundamental forces!

This powerful Devil Fruit, and the other party just treats it like a magnet... Even if they used it like Magneto, it would be fine.

That Devil Fruit was a complete waste on him.

'Perhaps it's because of a lack of education?' Xi Yan thought.

If you think about it carefully, it seems that most pirates are all muscle-bound guys, even Luffy is no exception.

I guess Kid is the same way.

Thinking of this, Xi Yan looked at Kid with a hint of pity in his eyes.

"You bastard, what kind of look is that?!" Kid roared.

Was the look in the other person's eyes... was it pity?

Or are they taking him for a fool?

"I just think you're uncultured," Xi Yan said.

Kid:???

Kid opened his mouth in anger, but for a moment he didn't know how to retort.

Because... he really is uneducated.

He only knows a few characters; he hasn't learned anything more advanced.

"Puff."

Galette couldn't help but burst out laughing.

Xi Yan's angle was really tricky; even she hadn't expected it.

"What are you laughing at?!" Kid yelled. "Have you even been to school?"

"Certainly."

Kid:...

Are those two bastards... deliberately trying to annoy him?

"Forget it, it doesn't matter how things turn out," Kid said. "Becoming the Pirate King isn't about culture anyway."

As long as your fists are strong enough, nothing else matters.

"Yes, you're right. To become the Pirate King, you definitely need real strength," Xi Yan said. "But... do you have it?"

"Heh, you'll find out soon enough."

Kid sneered, then charged towards Xi Yan with lightning speed. This time, he planned to attack with both of his metal arms simultaneously; he refused to believe that the opponent could withstand it!

However, after rushing halfway, he discovered that Xi Yan, who was standing in the distance, had disappeared.

"Um?"

Where are they?

Kid quickly looked around, trying to find Xi Yan's whereabouts, but there was no trace of him.

Just then, Kid saw a blur before his eyes, and then the man appeared in front of him, causing Kid's pupils to shrink instantly.

"Varied...?!"

At that moment, disbelief filled Kid's eyes.

He never expected this man to be so fast!