Entering the Sea to Experience the Feeling of Death

Faced with the sudden intruder, the already enraged El Drago chose to kill without hesitation!

"Sonic Cannon!"

A blue-and-white laser beam shot straight toward the sailing ship. In El Drago's style of combat, destroying the enemy pirate ship outright was the best form of offense.

"Guardian Barrier!!"

A massive, transparent barrier appeared, instantly blocking the unstoppable laser beam. This sight made El Drago's eyes widen in shock.

How could anyone possibly block his Sonic Laser Cannon!

"Daring to attack me first, have you prepared yourself for death!"

A set of Barrier Stairs appeared. Daddy crossed his arms, the sturdy barrier firmly holding back El Drago's laser beam as he walked toward him step by step.

"Impact Barrier!"

Daddy pushed his hands forward, and the transparent barrier surged forward with unstoppable force, crashing fiercely into El Drago against the incoming sonic waves.

Having never encountered such a direct counterattack, El Drago was stunned for a moment, completely unsure of how to retaliate. Before he could even dodge, he was sent flying, his nose and mouth instantly crooked from the impact as two sprays of blood erupted.

The massive transparent barrier pushed El Drago, slamming him into the upper cabin of the pirate ship. The entire vessel seemed to be split down the middle, pierced clean through.

Daddy's powerful impact force continued to drive El Drago from the bow to the stern, smashing him through the wreckage of the cabin and straight into the sea.

The terrifying power left even Kuro and Zoro stunned, while Mr. 11's eyes bulged, his jaw nearly hitting the deck. Was this the kind of power that should exist in the East Blue?

"Captain El Drago!!"

The crew of the El Drago Pirates screamed in panic. Their invincible captain had actually been taken out in a single blow!

El Drago's first mate, the swordsman Gollas, immediately leaped into the sea to fish out his captain.

He knew that a Devil Fruit user who fell into the ocean became a landlubber, completely drained of all strength.

If no one saved him, unless he was a Fish-Man, he would surely drown!

"Daddy, you've gotten stronger again! But are you trying to kill El Drago?"

Kuro also boarded El Drago's pirate ship, causing the remaining pirate minions to tremble in fear. He looked at the ship, which had been pierced by a massive hole, and watched as El Drago was blasted into the sea.

Weren't they supposed to recruit this Sound-Sound Fruit user?

Why strike so ruthlessly, sending a Devil Fruit user straight into the ocean!

"Some people are too arrogant and hot-headed. I think he needs to experience what it feels like to be close to death!"

Daddy knew all too well how terrifying the feeling of helplessness was for a Devil Fruit user drowning in the sea.

Therefore, he wanted El Drago to calm down and clearly understand the current situation!

"You be careful too, don't fall into the sea! Otherwise, I won't save you!"

Kuro adjusted his glasses with a faint smile, then walked over to the pirate minions and tossed them into the sea one by one.

As El Drago's crew, how could they not go into the water to save their captain!

Staying on the ship like this—what kind of behavior was that!

"I never expected you to save me! Besides, I will never fall into the sea!"

Daddy stood at the stern with his arms crossed, watching the minions thrashing in the water and the shattered cabin planks, waiting quietly for El Drago to be rescued.

If he died, then Daddy would simply say that El Drago's fate ended there!

On the other side, Zoro quickly cut down Mr. 11, snatched the Skillful Grade Sword Hana Shu from his hand, and grinning, tossed away one of his own ordinary long swords.

With the Great Grade Sword Wado Ichimonji and two Skillful Grade Swords, Hana Shu and Yubashiri, he had finally collected three famous blades and could use his Three-Sword Style without restraint.

"Hana Shu! Truly a fine blade!"

Zoro looked with satisfaction at the flame patterns on the blade of Hana Shu. Hana Shu and Yubashiri—both had such poetic names. Inspiration suddenly struck him; he had to come up with some elegant names for his techniques using these two swords!

Flowers in the wind, snow on the moon, walking through the Nine Provinces!

Snow rises, flowers drift, not a single enemy left behind!

How poetic, how poetic!

It seemed he needed to come up with more cool-sounding names to highlight his status as a Pirate Hunter and live up to the glory of being a "Name-Name Fruit user"!

Meanwhile, Jango and the Cat Brothers had already begun their familiar routine of looting the Baroque Works black-market ship, moving what needed to be moved, grabbing what needed to be grabbed, and tying up everyone on board.

They then moved to El Drago's pirate ship, searching through the ruined cabins and diligently carrying out Captain Daddy's orders.

Take not a single needle or thread from the enemy!

Then, they hauled away everything of value, leaving the enemy with nothing but trash and the occasional needle or thread!

Though in the end, the needles and threads left behind would likely be buried in fire or the sea along with the enemy's ship!

"Daddy, let's spar when you have time. I want to show you just how strong I am now that I have three good swords!"

Zoro gripped his new blade, raised an eyebrow, and said smugly. Next time, he would definitely shatter Daddy's barrier turtle shell!

"Reach the 'Steel-Cutting' realm first before you talk!"

Daddy didn't turn back, merely responding casually to the high-spirited Zoro, ruining his moment of grandstanding.

"Bastard!"

Zoro gritted his teeth in frustration. Daddy's barrier was harder than steel, and according to what Daddy had told him, even if he reached the Steel-Cutting realm, he would have little chance of breaking through without advanced Armament Haki!

Out on the sea, the swordsman Gollas finally dragged the mud-like El Drago to the surface, pushing him onto the largest piece of cabin wreckage.

Now that even their pirate ship had been occupied by these powerful, uninvited guests, Gollas had no idea what to do next!

El Drago lay on his back on the wooden plank, spitting out mouthfuls of water, the terror in his eyes yet to dissipate.

The sense of helplessness and the threat of death deep in the ocean had left an indelible mark on his memory!

Just as El Drago regained a sliver of strength and sat up, he saw that bastard standing on his pirate ship, watching him with a blank expression.

This reignited his fury, as if he had already forgotten the fear from moments ago!

"Bastard!! I'm going to slaughter you!!"

El Drago stood up abruptly, his mouth beginning to glow, but the unstable plank beneath his feet made him sway, causing the Sonic Cannon in his throat to flicker unsteadily.

He was terrified that if he lost his balance again, he would fall back into the sea and be forced to relive that feeling of helplessness!

"Heh~, Captain Daddy, it seems someone needs to get close to death once more!"

Kuro sat on the railing at the stern, looking at the volatile El Drago with a smirk.

"I will give him seven chances. If he fails, I will use his blood to consecrate the Sandai Kitetsu!"

"Impact Barrier!!"

Daddy said indifferently, then unleashed another medium-sized barrier, slamming it directly into El Drago and the large wooden plank.

The plank shattered, and El Drago went flying backward once more, crashing into the sea and sending up a string of bubbles, scaring the swordsman Gollas into diving back into the water to fish out his muscle-brained captain!