Keep Improving! Encountering Moria's Crew in a Whirlpool

Lin Ye had never subscribed to the idea that the strong should not attack the weak.

As long as it made him stronger and did not violate his fundamental principles, he could do anything.

After all, in a world where strength reigned supreme and death could come at any moment, power was his most fundamental reliance.

If you were weak, no one would pity you even if you died.

With such thoughts and convictions, Lin Ye's sword strikes were resolute.

His sword had inherited that same conviction.

His swordsmanship was simple and efficient, created solely for killing.

The slaughter continued across several reefs. Thriller Bark sailed directly into Wano Country's waters, then accelerated and headed upstream.

Holding a blood-dripping sword, Lin Ye turned to look at the sailing ship ascending along the enormous waterfall.

He could clearly see Moria standing at the bow, still holding his blade forward with an incomparably arrogant expression.

Lin Ye withdrew his gaze and looked behind him.

On this reef, the trembling pirates huddled together, staring at Lin Ye in terror.

When Lin Ye looked their way, some pirates' legs went weak, and they were on the verge of falling to their knees.

A black Flying Slash swept past. The pirates gathered together stiffened, then sprayed blood and collapsed limply.

With his sword in hand, Lin Ye headed for the next reef.

A moment later.

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Lin Ye was very satisfied as he checked this harvest.

It seemed the pirates of the Beasts Pirates were of fairly good quality.

Their yield was higher than that of the pirates on the pirate ships he had encountered before.

They looked like mere fodder, but their chances of dropping Entries were higher.

Moreover, quite a few had dropped Two Types of Haki.

Based on his current analysis, Two Types of Haki—or rather, Three Types of Haki—as well as certain fruit abilities, produced higher-quality Entries.

At the very least, they could be broken down into three Blank Entries.

It seemed his plan this time could be achieved.

That was, at least here, to raise one Entry to level 10.

What Lin Ye wanted now was to raise Divine Departure, his highest-level ability.

As long as he could raise it to max level, he should have the strength to resist Kaido. Even if he could not defeat Kaido, he could still retreat safely.

Of course, it would be even better if he could upgrade some of his other Entries while accomplishing that goal.

Kaido was entrenched in Wano Country, so he definitely had plenty of subordinates.

Thinking of this, anticipation flashed in Lin Ye's eyes. He looked at the waterfall rushing down from the ring of massive reefs around Wano Country, bent his legs slightly, and then shot into the sky.

A thunderous boom rang out as the air burst beneath his feet, and Lin Ye's body flew toward the waterfall at astonishing speed.

Yet the moment he crossed the waterfall, Lin Ye's gaze sharpened.

A whirlpool even larger than Thriller Bark had appeared in the waters within Wano Country's inner ring.

The whirlpool was fierce.

Lin Ye clearly saw the island-like ship circle several times within the whirlpool before being directly swallowed up and vanishing.

He also saw figures being flung from the ship as the whirlpool spun.

However, compared to the whirlpool and that massive ship, human figures were simply too insignificant.

"So they fell into a whirlpool right after sailing upstream?"

As he watched the whirlpool that had swallowed the ship gradually dissipate, Lin Ye searched through his memories.

Wano Country was isolated due to its environment and the actions of those in power within it.

This should have been a natural disaster outside Wano Country, not something controlled by people.

Thriller Bark had simply been unlucky this time.

But had the original Moria encountered something like this?

Lin Ye frowned as he pondered it.

If they suffered massive losses because of this whirlpool, it would not be good news for him.

His plan would probably run into trouble then.

However, looking at the now-dissipated whirlpool, Lin Ye had no intention of diving into the sea to search.

Who knew where the undercurrents beneath these waters led.

Even though he had not eaten a fruit and did not have the weakness of fearing seawater, staying underwater for too long would still make it difficult to ensure his own safety.

Still, Moria and his crew were not weak, and Thriller Bark was extremely sturdy.

They should not have been completely wiped out.

Thinking this, Lin Ye simply headed toward the massive island at the other end of the sea ahead.

Then he would wait. If Moria was all right, his great battle with Kaido would definitely continue.

It would not be too late to rush over then.

Even if it did not, he could not come here for nothing.

That was the judgment Lin Ye made.

After all, opportunities to harvest Entries at will were rare. He could not possibly let one slip away.

In Lin Ye's eyes, Wano Country was now a huge and highly rewarding farming ground.

But if he was going to act alone...

Lin Ye's heart stirred.

[Upgrading Mighty Physique to level 7 requires 64 Blank Entries. Upgrade?]

"Yes!"

[Mighty Physique upgraded to level 7]

The effect was immediate. Lin Ye instantly felt the muscle fibers throughout his body become tougher and his heart beat more powerfully.

And that was not all.

[Cat-Cat Bounce upgraded to level 5]

[Mighty Arms upgraded to level 6]

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Since he was going to act alone, he could not hold back for now. It was time for a brief boost.

Mighty Physique comprehensively enhanced his body's strength.

Cat-Cat Bounce and Mighty Arms, meanwhile, individually increased the strength of his legs and arms.

One improved his mobility, while the other enhanced his power in direct combat.

If he truly encountered a crisis, every Entry other than Mighty Physique could be destroyed.

"That will do for now!"

After raising the three abilities again, Lin Ye looked toward the enormous island drawing closer and closer.

Next, he would avoid Kaido and any powerful fighters who might delay him, then begin killing.

Lin Ye turned into a black shadow and landed directly along Wano Country's coast.

The moment he landed, Observation Haki fully spread out.

Without pausing, his figure vanished in an instant.

Several hundred meters away, pirates from the Beasts Pirates were using telescopes to look toward where the three-masted ship had sunk into the whirlpool.

"Report to the captain immediately! Moria's crew fell into the Great Whirlpool. We don't know where they'll emerge!"

The pirate who lowered his telescope immediately shouted, only to hear several heavy objects hit the ground.

His heart tightened, and he abruptly turned around.

A sword-bearing man stood behind him, while the few companions who had been beside him moments ago had already been beheaded.

Only then did the smell of blood spread through the air.

Lin Ye thought about how this pirate had still dared to shout that report.

It seemed falling into the Great Whirlpool would most likely not result in the ship being destroyed and everyone dying.

Not knowing where they would emerge meant that the undercurrents connected to the whirlpool could lead anywhere.

"Where is this place?"

Thinking of this, Lin Ye's expression eased, and his voice became gentler.

But the pirate whose telescope had fallen to the ground would never believe that this young-faced fellow was someone easy to talk to.

"Ah!"

The pirate yanked the long blade from his waist and swung it at Lin Ye's face.

Lin Ye raised a hand. Armament Haki gathered in his palm as he caught the descending blade.