Special Water Release Applications, Protective Sphere

"I wonder what kind of Sea Kings Xi Yan will come up with this time~" Merry said, resting her chin on her hand.

Speaking of which, we haven't eaten the Sea Kings we killed in the Sabaody Archipelago yet, have we? I wonder if they've gone bad.

"I don't care what kind, as long as we can get to Basin Great Prison," Luffy said.

"It's the Underwater Great Prison!" Merry corrected helplessly.

What's wrong with Luffy? Why does he always forget names and give people weird nicknames?

This applies to people, and it also applies to things.

"Hahaha, anyway, it's that Impel Down." Luffy laughed, scratching his head.

"You may encounter some formidable enemies on your journey to the Underwater Great Prison," Grandma Za said. "So you must be careful."

With the Sea Kings of Xi Yan there, leaving shouldn't be too difficult, but encountering Admiral- level fighter inside would be dangerous.

After all... guys of that level are monsters!

Upon hearing this, Luffy's smile faded, and he adjusted his hat, saying, "No matter what, I will rescue Ace."

Therefore, even if he were to die in battle, he would have no regrets.

Looking at Luffy's appearance, Grandma Za felt a headache coming on.

'It seems there's no point in talking to him like that; he's just a stubborn guy,' Grandma Za thought to herself.

Well, with Xi Yan following along, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Thinking about this, Grandma Za gradually calmed down.

Then she looked at Merry and asked, "Merry, what color snake do you want?"

"Hmm... I want a blue one."

Margaret:???

"You wouldn't want the blue snake because you saw what Lord Sandersonia looked like, would you?" Margaret asked, dumbfounded.

If I remember correctly, Lord Sandersonia can transform into a large blue python.

"Of course not," Merry shook her head and said, "I just wanted a snake of this color."

After saying that, Merry looked at Grandma Za and continued, "Grandma Za, do you have this color?"

"Okay, I'll look for it," Grandma Za nodded.

Who knows, maybe we'll be able to find a snake with some kind of special venom, which could increase this little guy's fighting power.

"Thank you Grandma Za!"

"Fine."

Grandma Za smiled and gently patted the little one's head, her eyes filled with affection.

Seeing this little one reminded her of the three Hancock sisters from the past.

Just then, Xi Yan appeared in the backyard and said, "Let's go, we can set off now."

"Can we finally set off?!"

Luffy darted away in a flash, looking just like a monkey.

"What kind of Sea Kings did you catch?" Margaret asked curiously.

"Hmm... that guy had a dog's head, probably several hundred meters long," Xi Yan said.

"Several hundred meters?!"

Margaret stared at Xi Yan in disbelief. He had actually tamed a Sea Kings several hundred meters long in such a short time?!

This is unbelievable!

That thing is huge, many times bigger than a pirate ship!

"That's really amazing," Grandma Za exclaimed.

Wow, they really managed to take down a large Sea Kings in such a short time! No wonder they're capable of going toe-to-toe with Marine Admiral!

With such a large Sea Kings, they can definitely keep up with the warships.

"However, I've noticed a problem," Xi Yan said. "The Sea Kings seem to have some issues with their perception."

"Insight?"

Margaret asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"

"When they are deep in the ocean, they don't rely on their eyes to observe their surroundings," Xi Yan said, stroking his chin. "They seem to use their aura or scent to sense everything around them."

"But the aura emanating from the warships is the same as that of the sea!"

To ensure there would be no problems tracking the warship, Xi Yan deliberately maneuvered the Erha to swim around the warship.

The feedback he received was that they were unable to locate the warship underwater.

Because... the aura emanating from warships is the same as that of the sea!

"The same scent as the sea?" Grandma Za frowned, a few guesses forming in her mind. Then she said, "It should be Sea Stone."

"Sea Stone?!"

"Yes." Grandma Za nodded and said, "I think you should know what Sea Stone is."

"Yeah, that thing is used to counter ability users."

"It's not that simple to explain Sea Stone," Grandma Za said. "To be precise, this thing is a crystallization of the sea, containing a rich ocean aura, which is why it can restrain ability users!"

"However, the navy's approach to this is indeed somewhat surprising to me."

After speaking, Grandma Za paused for a moment, then continued, "Judging from the current situation, the navy must have mastered some kind of special technology that allows them to use Sea Stone on warships to eliminate their aura. This is probably why they were able to cross the Calm Belt."

Otherwise, the moment the warship enters the Calm Belt, it will be spotted by large Sea Kings.

If you were targeted by a giant Sea Kings that is hundreds or even thousands of meters long... you'd basically be doomed.

"So, you can't get the Sea Kings to keep up with the warships?" Margaret asked.

"Not really," Xi Yan said. "I just need to go back to the surface every now and then."

"Of course, if we can find that special ocean current used by the Navy, we won't need to go through all this trouble; we can just follow it."

According to Shakky-jie, that ocean current can send them to the Underwater Great Prison, so all they need to do is find that current.

"There's no need for all this trouble," Grandma Za said, standing up. "Let's go, come with me to find the Snake Princess."

"I have a way."

Xi Yan was somewhat puzzled, but since the other party had a solution, that was all the better.

Then, Xi Yan raised his hand and activated the Shadow Clone Technique.

"Bang!"

A wisp of white smoke drifted by, and an identical Xi Yan appeared there.

"Huh?!!"

"A clone... a clone?!"

Margaret watched this scene in shock, her eyes filled with disbelief.

Does the opponent actually have a clone?

"Ah, that's right, a clone," Xi Yan said with a chuckle.

"This really surprises me." Grandma Za looked at Xi Yan with a shocked expression and said, "I didn't expect you to actually know this."

According to the Romance Novel, Ninja all possess the Clone Technique.

But Xi Yan had never shown it to her, so she assumed he wouldn't.

And it turns out... it really does have the Clone Technique!

"As Ninja, isn't it reasonable for him to be able to create clones?" Xi Yan grinned.

After saying that, Xi Yan looked at Luffy and said, "Luffy, you go with the clone to the Sea Kings first, I'll come find you in a bit."

"Oh!" Luffy nodded.

Afterwards, Xi Yan handed over all the scrolls containing the food and the warehouse to his clone, instructing him to arrange everything so as not to waste time.

"Clear."

The next moment, Xi Yan's Shadow Clone activated Ninjutsu, and a huge Rock Hand suddenly emerged from the ground, grabbed the two people, and then disappeared into the ground.

"It's... it's gone underground again!" Margaret exclaimed, her eyes wide.

It's exactly the same as what I saw before. The other party is amazing!

"It's such a convenient and useful feature," Grandma Za exclaimed.

With the Earth Release Technique, this kid can really go wherever he wants.

Ninja... that's really something to be envious of!

"Let's go find Hancock."

After saying this, Grandma Za waved her Snake Cane over and then walked away step by step into the distance.

Seeing this, Xi Yan followed, but he had only taken one step when a small hand grabbed the hem of his clothes.

"Merry?"

"Xi Yan, you two must come back alive!" Merry said, looking at Xi Yan with tears in her eyes.

She was truly afraid that this parting would be forever.

"Didn't we already pinky swear?" Xi Yan bent down and rubbed the little guy's head, saying, "We'll definitely come back alive!"

"Um!!!"

After receiving a positive reply again, Merry released her grip on Xi Yan's hand.

"Margaret, I'm entrusting Merry to you during this time," Xi Yan said.

"Don't worry," Margaret nodded solemnly.

"Kid, hurry up and keep up!" Grandma Za called out.

"Oh, they're here!"

After smiling at Merry, Xi Yan turned and left.

Subconsciously, Merry reached out her hand again, but this time she didn't say anything. She just silently watched Xi Yan's back until he completely disappeared from sight.

' Xi Yan... Luffy... you must all be safe and sound.'

The little one bit his lip and prayed silently for the two of them.

"Don't worry, Merry," Margaret said, picking Merry up. "They're so strong, they'll definitely come back alive."

"Um!"

"Come on, I'll teach you some hatching techniques," Margaret said.

"Profound!"

Amazon Lily, on the West Blue.

At that moment, an enormous Sea Kings was lying in the water, with only its eyes and part of its head showing above the surface.

Controlled by Xi Yan, it hasn't moved an inch since arriving here.

Moments later, the land on the coast exploded, and then a Rock Hand reached out.

"They're out!"

Luffy, standing on the Rock Hand, opened his arms and shouted.

Xi Yan glanced at Luffy with a hint of helplessness; this guy really loved to brag.

Xi Yan shook his head, then looked at the sea and shouted, "Come out!"

As Xi Yan finished speaking, the giant Sea Kings began to move.

"Boom!!"

The next moment, an enormous dog's head appeared on the sea surface, its eyes blood red.

"Wow... it's so big!!!" Luffy exclaimed.

"Didn't I just say several hundred meters?" Xi Yan said.

Upon hearing this, Luffy scratched his head and said, "I don't know how big several hundred meters is."

Xi Yan:...

Xi Yan's lips twitched. It seemed that it was indeed a bit difficult to Luffy his simple-minded nature, to understand this kind of thing.

After shaking his head, Xi Yan said, "Anyway, this is the vehicle we'll be using this time."

I named him: Erha).

"I see, Erha." Luffy nodded and said, "Now that it has a name, let's not eat it."

Xi Yan:???

No, so from the beginning, this guy intended to use them as a reserve food supply?

When Xi Yan thought of the grain reserves, he thought of Chopper.

'Poor Chopper...'

"Xi Yan, are we sitting on his head?" Luffy asked excitedly.

As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed the Erha's head, intending to launch it upwards.

"Idiot, it's not on your head!"

"Huh?"

Luffy was stunned for a moment upon hearing Xi Yan's words, and then, due to the power of rubber, he was sent flying and plunged headfirst into the sea.

"Gurgle gurgle gurgle..."

Xi Yan:...

Seeing Luffy blowing bubbles in the ocean, Xi Yan covered his face.

"That idiot."

With a pained expression, Xi Yan used Water Release Technique to pull the bubbling guy out of the water.

"Cough cough... vomit..."

"I... I almost thought I was going to die!"

"Why don't you just drown?" Xi Yan said irritably. "Next time, can you please let people finish what they're saying?"

Fortunately, this was on the West Blue, very far from the naval warships directly in front of us; otherwise, the navy might have actually discovered the situation.

If the navy discovers them... their operation might be ruined!

Thinking of this, Xi Yan's fist hardened.

"Bump!"

The fist, imbued with Haki, struck Luffy squarely on the head, leaving a large bump that made him writhe on the ground in pain.

"Ouch... it hurts so much!"

"Next time, remember to let me finish what I have to say, you rascal!" Xi Yan said.

"But..."

"Um?"

"Sorry..."

Seeing Xi Yan raise his fist again, Luffy promptly apologized.

Xi Yan snorted, then looked at the Erha and said, "Open your mouth."

The Sea Kings obediently opened its mouth, revealing its enormous fangs, which looked quite terrifying.

Unfortunately, neither Xi Yan nor Luffy were frightened by this scene.

"Let's go, Luffy!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xi Yan grabbed Luffy and jumped over, landing precisely in the other's mouth.

Then, he took out the scroll containing the warehouse and released it by clapping his hands together.

"Bang!"

Looking at the location where the warehouse landed, Xi Yan said, "Hmm, it's in this peripheral area, so it won't be greatly affected."

Subsequently, Xi Yan activated Water Release Technique, creating a Hollow Water Ball that securely protected the warehouse inside.

After circling around it and finding no problems, Xi Yan nodded in satisfaction.

"What is this?" Luffy asked curiously, looking at the water sphere.

"This is Hollow Water Ball I created using Water Release, so I don't have to worry about seawater rushing in and washing it away," Xi Yan explained.

Although it requires a continuous expenditure of Chakra to maintain, it is not a difficult task for him.

After all... his Mangekyou Sharingan eye techniques are incredibly powerful!

'It's a pity this thing can only be fixed in one position, otherwise it could be used as a coating,' Xi Yan murmured to himself.

"Amazing!" Luffy, his eyes shining.

Is it possible for Xi Yan's Water Release Technique to even accomplish something like this?

That's so cool!

"Impressive, isn't it?" Xi Yan laughed. "My Water Release Technique is quite powerful!"

After saying that, Xi Yan pulled Luffy toward the water sphere.

"Hold your breath."

"Ah?"

Luffy was stunned for a moment, but before he could ask a question, Xi Yan pulled him into the seawater shelter.

Luffy:???

"Glug glug glug... cough cough."

Luffy, having passed through the seawater barrier, lay on the ground coughing.

Seeing this, Xi Yan laughed and said, "Didn't I tell you to hold your breath?"

"You're talking so fast... cough cough... how should I know... cough cough..."

Upon hearing this, Xi Yan awkwardly looked away. Had he spoken too quickly?

Okay, I'll be more careful next time.

Luffy didn't pay much attention. After spitting out the water, he regained his energy and then looked around the warehouse in front of him with curiosity.

With the help of the moonlight, he could barely make out the shape of the warehouse inside the water sphere.

"Xi Yan, are we going to spend the rest of our time here?"

"Yes, that's right."

Xi Yan opened the door and went inside, saying, "This space of over twenty square meters is enough for us to move around in."

As they spoke, they took out some more candles from the scroll, placed them on the table, and lit them.

"Let's buy some candles on the way back; they'll be perfect as a light source," Xi Yan said.

The oxygen problem is also easily solved; just let the Erha go out for some fresh air periodically.

He will then activate the water sphere and release oxygen.

"Xi Yan, you've thought of everything!" Luffy grinned, showing his teeth.

He didn't even consider the issue of the light source.

Xi Yan simply smiled and said nothing.

They would be living here before heading to the Underwater Great Prison, and if they didn't plan ahead... then they would be completely caught off guard.

Therefore, Xi Yan naturally wanted to find a way to make the two of them more comfortable.

Then, Xi Yan turned to look outside, thinking, 'I wonder how things are going on with the main body.'

What exactly is the method my Grandma Za suggested?

Just then, Luffy said, "Xi Yan, can I eat something?"

Xi Yan:???

Xi Yan turned to Luffy with a shocked expression and said, "Didn't you eat enough just now?"

"I ate a lot this afternoon, but I'm hungry again now," Luffy said, scratching his head.

He digests very quickly; food eaten in the afternoon is naturally digested by evening.

This is also why he often sneaks into the kitchen at night to steal food.

Xi Yan:...

Xi Yan wore a complicated expression, unsure of what to say for a moment.

Fortunately, we bought a lot of supplies this time, otherwise we might not have been able to feed this guy.

After shaking his head, Xi Yan took out a scroll containing food and said, "Luckily, I had the foresight."

After casually opening the scroll, Xi Yan took out some food and placed it on the table, then said, "Eat up, you glutton!"

"Profound!"

"Ali!" Luffy exclaimed with a loud laugh.

He then picked up a large piece of meat with the bone and ate it, looking very satisfied.

Xi Yan ignored the guy, instead glancing towards the window and muttering to himself, 'I wonder if Fire Fist Ace has any Admiral stationed there...'