Luring the Tiger from the Mountain and... Mystical Palm Technique!

"Xi Yan, you're so smart!" Nami exclaimed.

"Haha, that's right, the Navy never expected we'd still be here at Number One Tree," Usopp laughed.

They were still at the same location as Number One Tree, but now they were underground.

This space was created by Xi Yan using Earth Release. Although it's not large, it's still big enough for so many people to stand in.

"Let them wander around up there at their leisure," Xi Yan said.

His Water Dragon was actually controlled by his Shadow Clone, and the figures inside were also transformed from the Shadow Clone.

His purpose in doing so was to divert the navy's attention elsewhere.

This way, the navy won't have time to pay attention to this area.

"Are we going to stay underground the whole time?" Merry asked.

"Of course not." Xi Yan shook his head and said, "After Hatchan is healed, the Navy should have been lured away. Then we'll go to Shakky-jie's place."

Maintaining such a space underground requires Chakra, so... staying here for three days is a bit unrealistic.

Besides, there's no need for that. It would be best to go to Shakky's place after the navy leaves.

"Treat?"

"Um."

As they spoke, Xi Yan handed Merry to Chopper, then went to Hatchan, looked down at him, and said, "I will use Medical Ninjutsu to treat your wounds, but this process may be a little painful, and... it will also consume some of your cell lifespan. Are you okay with that?"

"Cell lifespan?"

Hatchan was stunned for a moment, not understanding what Xi Yan meant.

What is... cell lifespan?

Seeing that the others were also looking at him with puzzled expressions, Xi Yan said, "The number of cells a person can divide in their lifetime is limited."

"Medical Ninjutsu heals people by using Chakra to stimulate cells to divide and regenerate faster, thereby achieving rapid wound healing."

After saying that, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "Simply put... it will consume your lifespan."

Upon hearing that last sentence, the few idiots finally showed expressions of Satori realization.

"Why didn't you just say it would shorten your lifespan?" Usopp retorted.

They wouldn't understand any of that technical jargon.

Just because you idiots don't understand doesn't mean Chopper doesn't understand.

"Right, Chopper?"

"Um..."

Chopper nodded; he had indeed understood.

He understood when Xi Yan used those technical terms.

As a doctor who inherited most of the medical skills of his Dr. Kureha, his medical knowledge was no less than that of Xi Yan.

but...

"Xi Yan, is your Ninjutsu even capable of something like this?"

"Certainly!"

"Yohohoho~" Brook laughed, "I just don't know if this Ninjutsu will work on this old bone of mine?"

"You..."

Xi Yan looked Brook up and down, stroked his chin and thought for a moment before saying, "Medical Ninjutsu is effective for injuries like bone fractures and cracks."

He has used Medical Ninjutsu to treat patients with this condition, and the results have been quite good.

'However... Brook's body structure is rather unique; strictly speaking, he's not a pure skeleton, so the Mystical Palm Technique might be more effective for him.'

Thinking of this, Xi Yan then thought of Brook's unique physical condition.

It can eat, get beaten up, and even cry... This guy is really something else!

"Really? That's great! Yohohoho~"

Brook burst out laughing; if that were the case, he wouldn't be afraid of getting hurt.

"Can't you get better just by drinking milk?" Usopp retorted.

He remembered that when Brook was in the Thriller Bark, he healed his injuries by drinking milk.

After drinking a can of milk, my teeth just grew in.

"What if there's no milk?" Brook said helplessly.

He can't carry a bag of milk with him all the time.

What if it breaks during a fight?

"That's true..."

"It's alright, I'll treat you then," Xi Yan said.

"Then I'll leave it to you!"

"Um."

Xi Yan smiled and nodded, then looked at Hatchan and said, "Hatchan, what's your answer?"

Bring it on!

Hatchan didn't show any fear; instead, she seemed somewhat expectant.

If he could recover his fighting strength sooner, he wouldn't have to continue being a burden.

As for the issue of lifespan reduction mentioned by Xi Yan...

He was a pirate before, so why would he care about something like this?

Xi Yan nodded, squatted down to check Hatchan's injuries, and then used his Mystical Palm Technique to heal the wounds.

He added, "Fortunately, no internal organs were damaged, and that guy's bullet went straight through your body, so you don't even need surgery to remove it."

Looking at the green light in Xi Yan's hand, Sanji asked in surprise, "Is this the technique that can heal wounds?"

"Idiot, don't disturb Xi Yan!"

"Bump!"

"Yes..."

Nami's lips twitched as he was punched by Sanji; her voice didn't seem too loud either.

However, he didn't say anything, but just sat on the ground and silently watched Xi Yan treat Hatchan.

"Forehead..."

Sensing the change in the wound, Hatchan Ba immediately frowned.

Rapid healing of injuries... can indeed be very uncomfortable.

"Just bear with it," Xi Yan said.

Hatchan nodded without saying anything.

There's no other way but to endure it in this kind of situation.

As time went by, people could clearly observe that Hatchan's wound was slowly healing.

This scene completely stunned everyone else.

"This... this is what they call Medical Ninjutsu?"

"Wow... that's amazing!"

Luffy looked at Xi Yan with shining eyes and said, "Xi Yan, why don't you try helping me too?"

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan glanced at him sideways and said, "How about I cut you first, and then heal you?"

"Ah?"

Luffy hesitated for a moment, should he slash him first?

"Zoro, what do you think?"

I think it's okay.

Zoro grinned, and the way he looked at Luffy changed.

Luffy:...

"No, no more!"

Luffy immediately shook his head. He decided against slashing him; Luffy was terrified of being attacked by swords.

"Then shut up," Xi Yan said irritably. "Can't you see I'm treating a patient?"

Let him try it too... That idiot, does he really think this stuff is something good?

Excessive cell division can shorten lifespan!

Zoro gave a regretful look, as if to say: Why didn't Luffy persevere a little longer?

This scene immediately made everyone else laugh.

Thinking about it carefully... Luffy is indeed quite annoying.

"Damn it, where did these guys go?!" Billman said angrily.

They were definitely heading in the right direction, but why... couldn't they find anyone?

Could it be that those guys just vanished into thin air?

Just then, Billman spotted the Flying Fish Riders floating on the water.

"You lot!!"

"Ah?"

Duval, on the sea, paused for a moment, then turned to look at Billman and said, "Sir, are you... calling us?"

"That's right!"

Duval:!!!

Could it be that his face has returned to its original appearance?

Thinking of this, Duval quickly took out a mirror and looked at himself. Seeing that he still looked handsome, he breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Ah... thank goodness, still a handsome guy."

Billman:???

Is this person crazy? Doesn't their vanity know when to stop?

"Kid, are you trying to provoke me?" Billman glared at him.

He admitted that the kid was indeed quite handsome, but what was the meaning of pulling out a mirror at this moment, you bastard!

"How could this be, my lord, I..."

"Alright, enough nonsense. Did you see a Water Dragon pass by here?"

"Water Dragon?"

Duval was stunned for a moment. What the heck is Water Dragon?

"Have no idea?"

What kind of Water Dragon are you talking about?

Seeing that Duval didn't seem to be lying, Billman frowned and said, "That Water Dragon was clearly coming this way, didn't you all see it?"

"Sorry, no..."

"A bunch of useless trash," Billman cursed, his face contorted with rage.

After saying that, Billman turned and left without hesitation, clearly not intending to waste any more time on Duval.

Whether he survives or not depends on the fate of the Straw Hat Pirates this time.

Duval:???

Duval looked on with a puzzled expression as he watched Billman leave.

"Is this guy crazy?!" Duval said speechlessly.

He just didn't see that thing, and you're already yelling at him?

"Um?"

Hearing the noise from Duval, Billman turned around and gave him a cold look, which startled him.

Just then, a Marine ran over and said to Billman, "Rear Admiral Billman, someone spotted the Straw Hat Pirates near Number 20 Tree. I suspect they're heading to the Legal Area above Number 30!"

"Tch, trying to hide in the Legal Area?" Billman sneered. "They've got their hopes up."

As wanted criminals, it's impossible for them to hide even if they wanted to.

After all... no shop owner would willingly take them in!

A bounty of hundreds of millions of Beli... who wouldn't be tempted?

What's more, these guys killed Celestial Dragons; anyone who dares to hide from them will be sentenced to death!

So... they're doomed!

Thinking of this, Billman said, "Immediately notify the other Marines and send them to the target area. Find the Straw Hat Pirates at all costs!"

"Yes!"

Soon, led by Billman, the navy personnel left the area.

"The Straw Hat Pirates?"

Duval paused for a moment, then said, "So... the Water Dragon he mentioned is the Water Release Technique of the Blood-Eyed Ninja?"

Since that man can use ocean waves, then... it's quite reasonable for him to be able to use Water Dragon as well.

With that thought in mind, Duval nodded.

"Boss, I'm back!"

"Um."

"Did the message arrive?"

Duval knew what Lor was going to do; Lor had already informed him via Den Den Mushi.

"Delivered." Lor nodded. "Boss, what do we do now?"

He had already learned from his other crew members about the Straw Hat Pirates killing Celestial Dragons. It has to be said... this group is truly ruthless; they kill Celestial Dragons without hesitation.

"There's nothing we can do..." Duval sighed. "They've already reached the area around Number 20 Tree."

All the Flying Fish Riders could do was serve as transportation for the Straw Hat Pirates.

Since the people have successfully escaped to other areas, their role is naturally minimal.

"Let's go avenge the Straw Hat Pirates, boss!" the fat man said.

"Revenge?"

"Yes, I received information on my way back that the one who kidnapped Miss Camie and Miss Going Merry was Peter Man, who lives in Number 8 Tree."

However, since the Straw Hat Pirates had already gone to rescue people at Number One Tree, he didn't mention it.

"Hehe, that's indeed a good idea."

Duval glanced at the sign on the side that read "Number 7 Tree," grinned, and said, "These guys definitely deserve a lesson!"

With that thought in mind, Duval immediately changed direction, intending to kill the person.

But just as he was about to twist the throttle, he heard a sound from the Den Den Mushi in his arms.

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Pineapple pineapple pineapple~"

"Click~"

"It's me," Sanji said. "Are you all alright?"

Ah~

"It's the young master!" Duval laughed and said, "We're fine, no one's bothering us."

"Okay, that's good." Sanji breathed a sigh of relief.

Ultimately, the Straw Hat Pirates were also sent to Number One Tree by the Flying Fish Riders.

It would be terrible if the navy found out.

After all... this time it was Celestial Dragons who died!

No one knows whether the Navy will also arrest the Flying Fish Riders.

"Hahaha, is Young Master worried about me?" Duval laughed loudly, "What an honor!"

"Stop talking nonsense, you guys get out of here right now, go back to your base or go back to the countryside."

"Okay, I'll leave after I've avenged you."

"Revenge?"

Sanji paused for a moment, then asked in surprise, "What revenge?"

"I just received information that it was Peter Man's gang who kidnapped the two young ladies!" Duval said. "So I'm going to take them out."

Upon hearing this, Sanji and his group immediately fell silent.

"Damn it, I'm going to beat those guys to a pulp!" Luffy exclaimed.

"That's right!"

Those who dare to harm us must pay the price!

They might not have known, but now that they do, they're not going to let those bastards off the hook!

Hearing his companions' excited chatter, Sanji smiled and then asked, "Where are you guys?"

"Ah..."

"We're on the sea west of Number 7 Tree, heading towards Number 8 Tree."

After speaking, Duval paused for a moment, then asked, "Are you really planning to come?"

Having just killed Celestial Dragons, it's one thing to not try to escape, but now they actually think of coming here to seek revenge on Peter Man?

Are they really that bold?

"Tree Number Eight, huh?" Xi Yan glanced at the Den Den Mushi in Sanji's hand and said, "Okay, on the way."

They're going to Shakky-jie's Number 13 Tree. One of the routes they'll take will pass Number 8 Tree, and they can take out that guy named Peter Man while they're there.

Hearing Xi Yan's words, Sanji nodded and said, "Did you hear that, Duval? Wait for us over there."

"Okay..." Duval said somewhat helplessly.

Since that's what they said, he had no choice but to accept it.

But... if they come from Number 20 Tree onwards... won't they be intercepted by the Navy?

The distance that needs to be covered is quite far.

"Okay, that's settled."

"Click~"

After ending the call, Sanji returned the Den Den Mushi to Xi Yan.

After taking the Den Den Mushi from him, Xi Yan looked at Hatchan and said, "Alright, you can move around now."

"This... this is all done?"

Hatchan stood up in disbelief, patted his wound, and said, "It really doesn't hurt anymore..."

How long has it been... and the other party has already healed his injuries?

Is this the power of Ninja?!

"It's done so quickly?!"

Pappagu looked at Xi Yan excitedly and said, "Your Ninjutsu is amazing!"

"It's powerful, but it's not suitable for routine medical use," Xi Yan said. "It can only be used for battlefield emergencies."

If possible, it's better to let the injury heal slowly.

"Now that Hatchan has been healed, let's set off!" Luffy stood up and said, "Let's avenge Merry and Camie!"

"Profound!"

"Everyone..."

Seeing everyone's expressions, Merry and Camie were filled with emotion.

"Hatchan, after we get out, take Camie and Pappagu into the sea and leave this place as quickly as possible," Xi Yan said.

"Ah?"

"I can also use it as a form of combat..."

"Hatchan," Xi Yan interrupted Hatchan, saying, "You should know the consequences of killing Celestial Dragons."

"You can join the fight, but what about Camie?"

Where is Pappagu?

"You should at least think about them."

If they are unlucky enough to be cornered by the navy, they might clash with Marine Admiral.

Facing such an opponent... there's no point in Hatchan staying.

So it's better to let him take Camie and the others away.

"Is this why you healed him?" Nami asked.

"Right."

Nami nodded and said nothing more.

She finally understood Xi Yan's good intentions.

As for letting Camie and Pappagu go first... those two idiots will probably be eaten by some sea monster as soon as they leave the Sabaody Archipelago!

So let's let Hatchan come along.

"I..."

Hatchan opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

"I'll listen to Xi Yan," Nami said.

Hatchan paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

Ultimately... it's because he's too weak.

"Xi Yan, get us up there," Luffy said.

"I'll go up and take a look first."

Using Earth Release Technique to return to the surface, Xi Yan glanced around and, finding no trace of the Navy, brought his companions up from underground.

"Good, it's safe outside," Xi Yan said. "We haven't seen any trace of the navy; they've probably all run off to other locations to chase us."

It seems his operation was quite effective; at least he won't be surrounded and attacked by the navy anymore.

"Okay, let's hurry to Tree Number Eight!" Luffy said.

After saying that, he planned to run towards the bridge in the distance.

"You idiot, stop right there!"

Xi Yan grabbed Luffy's arm and pulled it incredibly long.

"Xi Yan, what are you doing?"

Luffy looked at Xi Yan with displeasure. Why did they capture him?

"I have a faster way, you idiot, wait a minute."

"Ah?"

"Oh..."

Upon hearing Xi Yan's words, Luffy stopped struggling and obediently walked back.

After releasing Luffy's hand, Xi Yan pointed to the sea beside him and said, "Hatchan, you can go now."

"Good."

"Everyone..."

Camie and Pappagu looked at everyone with teary eyes, their eyes filled with reluctance.

"It's not like we won't see each other again," Nami said with a smile.

"That's true," said Hatchan. "We still need to take you to Fish-Man Island."

Undersea tunnels are simply too dangerous for humans.

He really wouldn't feel at ease without him by his side.

Thinking of this, Hatchan said, "I will come back to find you in three days."

"Okay, see you in three days then."

"Profound!"

"Xi Yan, everyone, Xiyan!"

"Goodbye."

"Thump~"

Seeing Hatchan leading Camie and Pappagu into the sea, everyone felt relieved.

Once the Fish-Man Race enter the sea, they will not be captured.

With this worry gone, they can now move on to other things.

"Xi Yan, what are you going to do?"

"Of course, we'll move on the sea," Xi Yan grinned. "That way, we're not only faster, but we're also less likely to be detected."

"You don't mean to...?"

"Don't worry, this time you won't be in the water."

After Xi Yan finished speaking, he came behind the crowd and, amidst their puzzled gazes, jumped up and swung his sword.

"Gale Slash!"

"Puff!"

The sharp strike easily sliced off a piece of land from the shore.

And this is the very spot where the Straw Hat Pirates are standing!

"Um?!!"

As the sea drew ever closer, Usopp was dumbfounded.

"Hey, Xi Yan, what are you doing?!"

"Of course, it's takeoff!"

"Water Release: Water Dragon Bullet Technique!"

"Boom!"

As soon as Xi Yan finished speaking, a Water Dragon rose from the sea and caught the falling land.

"Bump!!"

"Everyone, hold on tight!" Xi Yan, who had jumped down, grinned and said, "Water Dragon Express Train, departing now!"

"Boom!!"

"Ah!!!"

"Damn it, Xi Yan, slow down!"

"Ha ha ha ha."

"Um?"

Sensing the movement above, Camie instinctively looked up and immediately saw the Giant Water Dragon!

"This..." Camie said, dumbfounded, "Are we traveling this fast?"

"As expected of Xi Yan..." Pappagu exclaimed.

The power of Ninja is so cool!