Demon Blade Liyu / Newly Appointed Warlord of the Sea
"Over there, your elbow is raised too high. Relax a little, and don't be so stiff."
With the aid of Observation Haki, Atlas can clearly see the mistakes and omissions in the movements of everyone on the field and can quickly correct them.
Most people have a good foundation, but...
Atlas looked at the female navy officer in the front row who was earnestly wielding her sword. Among all the new recruits present, she had the most solid foundation and was the most likely to master the Iron-Cutting Realm in a short period of time.
"You, step forward!"
Atlas gestured for the female naval officer to step forward.
"May I have your name?"
"Reporting, sir! Recruit Ain!"
... Ain?
The name sounds familiar; she seems to be a female Swordsman, Paramecia Devil Fruit User?
"Use the knife in your hand and attack me with all your might."
Atlas didn't think much of it; combat was the best and most effective way to comprehend it, and there was naturally more than one way to master the skill of Iron Cutting.
"Ah?"
"Yes, sir!"
Ain was taken aback at first, but being a soldier, he reacted immediately and drew his long sword from his waist in an instant!
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing rang out as fists and swords clashed, sparks flying everywhere.
"Hiss~"
A tremendous force was transmitted from the blade to the web of Ain's hand, and he felt his arm go numb. Upon closer inspection, the once intact blade seemed to have several barely perceptible nicks!
Atlas couldn't possibly withstand a blade with his bare hands. Without Armament Haki, practically no one could withstand a sharp weapon with their bare hands, not even Garp, the pinnacle of Hand-to-Hand Combat!
Of course, BIG MOM's Iron Balloon is a different story.
The longsword in Ain's hand was not a Famous Sword, but just an ordinary blade. Under the combined attack of Atlas's powerful strength and Armament Haki, it was already showing signs of failing.
"Continue!"
Clang!
Clang!
Atlas showed no mercy, unleashing punch after punch that forced Ain to stagger backward, nearly causing her to lose her grip on the longsword!
Chapter 190 Cursed Sword Li Yu
Splash!
Another clash of fist and sword, but without the familiar clanging sound of metal, the entire blade finally succumbed to the force and instantly turned into a shower of iron filings!
"..."
Ain looked at the longsword in her hand, now only the hilt remained, and felt a little lost and confused.
Silence!!
The entire room fell silent!
The other recruits were already numb.
Suddenly, a ball of peach-colored flame rose from her palm, instantly enveloping the hilt of the sword. The scattered fragments of the sword vanished, and even the hilt in Ain's hand disappeared into thin air.
It seems this knife isn't actually twelve years old...
Atlas shook his head inwardly. Ain's Return-Return Fruit was based on a twelve-year cycle for reversing time, including but not limited to biological objects. So even inanimate objects could be rewound, making it one of the more overpowered god-level fruits.
"Well then, since I'm the one who broke your knife, I'll give you a new one."
No sooner had he finished speaking than Atlas waved his hand, and a series of sharp, whistling sounds filled the air!
Swish!
A long sword, sealed in a blue patterned scabbard, hovered in front of Ain. The blade was about the same length as the previous long sword, just right for Ain's height. The hilt had no piercing or rivet, but a carp-shaped notch, and was engraved with the words "Li Yu". It looked simple and unadorned.
"For me?"
Ain was somewhat incredulous. As a swordsman, the yearning for Famous Sword was naturally in his nature.
"I'm so sorry I broke your knife. This knife was a recent trophy of mine, and I'll just make up for it."
This sword was found in the hands of a samurai on Thriller Bark. While Moria was stealing corpses from Wano Country, he also took a large number of Famous Sword with him, and this 'Li Yu' was one of them.
"As you can see, the sword is named 'Li Yu,' ranking among the Fifty Skillful Grade Swords, but..."
Atlas gripped the hilt of the knife and applied slight pressure.
Clang!
The gleaming blade resembled a dazzling galaxy; the edge was relatively long with a slight curve and a blood groove, giving it an exceptionally fierce appearance.
"This is a Cursed Sword, a whisper of the night before dawn; perhaps that's the origin of its name..."
With that, Atlas turned the hilt of the sword outward and handed it to Ain, who was still in a daze.
"... This is for me?"
Ain excitedly accepted 'Li Yu', automatically omitting the words "Cursed Sword" from her mind, her face still showing disbelief.
"Isn't this too valuable? This is Fifty Skillful Grade Swords!"
"It's alright. If you want to repay me, become my Aide-de-Camp after you graduate..."
Upon hearing this, Atlas readily agreed, saying that Ain's potential was quite good, with excellent Swordsmanship and a remarkable Devil Fruit Ability. Her Return-Return Fruit could rewind time by far more than 12 years, and if she continued to develop it, the combat power she could generate would definitely not be underestimated.
"Yes, Vice Admiral White Hou!"
Ain readily agreed. As the most talented Marine in the Navy, Atlas's attitude towards Pirates was something she greatly admired, so she naturally couldn't refuse such an invitation.
"Continue!"
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Training continued, and while giving special training to Ain, Atlas also dedicated time to training other new recruits in basic skills.
For the next few days, Atlas spent almost all of his time in the Recruit Training Camp, and time passed by little by little.
Calm Belt, Amazon Lily.
Amazon Lily is a Pirates kingdom, so much so that the entire population is a soldier, and there is simply no land on the island to support their production.
For Amazon Lily to survive, there is only one way: to plunder from outsiders!
The entire country is made up of women, making it a dream destination for every man. However, hundreds of years ago, this country enacted a law called the 'Men's Ban,' which stipulates that any man who enters Amazon Lily will be eliminated! Therefore, even Rayleigh was unable to set foot on Amazon Lily when he escorted the three Hancock sisters there.
The supreme leader serves as the captain of the island's only Pirates crew, controlling the island's Armament and also responsible for plundering at sea to support the island's inhabitants.
Today, Boa Hancock, the new leader of Amazon Lily, will embark on her first sea raid, a tradition for every Amazon Lily leader upon taking office.
The Kuja Pirates' raiding schedule is often unpredictable because there are too many uncertainties on the high seas, and no one can be sure that the supplies from one raid will last until the next.
Most of the time, the Kuja Pirates plunder passing merchant ships and Pirates crews. Don't underestimate them just because they are all women. In the first half of the Grand Line, Amazon Lily is one of the few forces with a complete Haki lineage.
Therefore, even if the combatants are women, they can roam freely in Paradise where almost no one Haki, especially their new leader, Boa Hancock, who is a rare possessor of Three Types of Haki!
"Snake Princess, we seem to have spotted a Pirates crew ahead. It appears to be the group led by Bernal, whose bounty is over 100 million."
On a Pirates ship being pulled by two giant serpents, a member of the Kuja Pirates reports to their new Empress Hancock.
Amazon Lily is not completely isolated from the outside world. With its ever-present News Coo, it is no surprise that it has information on all the well-known Pirates on the high seas.
Unlike ordinary Pirates ships that rely on wind power, the Kuja Pirates' ships are propelled by two enormous serpentine sea beasts. This is also the reason why the Kuja Pirates can freely enter and exit the Calm Belt.
"Very well, this ship cannot escape before me. A perfect woman like me will not tolerate any blemishes!"
Upon hearing this, Hancock put her hands on her hips, leaned back slightly, and let her arrogant voice resonate in the ears of the Kuja Pirates.
Compared to her youthful appearance two years ago, Hancock is now undoubtedly more mature and charming, having made significant progress in both temperament and strength.
"How beautiful, Snake Princess."
"Snake Princess is absolutely right!"
"Wow, she's absolutely perfect, Snake Princess!"
Everyone on the Pirates ship looked at the arrogant Hancock with hearts in their eyes and expressions of admiration.
"Captain, we seem to have spotted the legendary Kuja Pirates' ship ahead."
The lookout of the Bernal Pirates seemed to have discovered something serious and hurriedly reported it loudly to the captain.
Amazon Lily, an island inhabited entirely by women, is naturally a place that Pirates yearn for. However, the Calm Belt, a natural barrier on Amazon Lily, is a place where few dare to challenge the Calm Belt Sea Kings, except for the Marines who possess Seastone technology.
Now I've actually encountered the legendary Kuja Pirates! Even if I were to play with them and then sell them on the slave market, I could still make a considerable sum of money.
Therefore, the entire Bernal Pirates were naturally extremely excited.
P. S. This name belongs to one of my classmates. He kept asking me to add a character to it, so after thinking about it, I felt it was more suitable to use it to Famous Sword (^_^).
Chapter 191 The Newest Shichibukai (Thanks to reader 'Mr. Bai Shu' for the author's verification)
"What a beautiful woman! I've never seen such a beautiful woman before!"
"How can there be such a beautiful woman in the world? I'm truly..."
Upon seeing Hancock's face, the non-cadres of the Bernal Pirates were instantly captivated, their eyes sparkling with hearts, and they began to frantically twist their bodies as if possessed.
"What rude, disgusting men! Humph!"
On the Kuja Pirates' ship, Hancock leaped onto the bow, looking down at Pirates lewdly grinning Bernal Pirates with a hint of disgust.
This undisguised malice reminded her of her unpleasant past, not to mention that Hancock now sees this group of Pirates as her first prey after setting sail!
"It's rare to see people from Amazon Lily, why don't you let us brothers have some fun?"
Bernal was a burly, bald man with a full beard and yellow teeth that complemented his maniacal laughter; as the saying goes, "Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad."
Hancock was clearly furious, but she didn't utter a single unnecessary word.
"Mero Mero Mellow!"
With his hands forming a heart shape, his cape and long hair fluttering behind him, a heart-shaped beam of light instantly enveloped the Bernal Pirates.
Swish!
The Pirates, who had been frantically twisting their bodies, suddenly froze, their bodies rapidly turning to stone, as if they were being stared at by the legendary Medusa.
"Huh? What kind of weird ability is this?"
Bernal was shocked. The worst thing on the high seas is to know nothing about the enemy. There are all sorts of strange Devil Fruit Ability. If you encounter an unreasonable ability, you will most likely die on the spot.
Before the enemy could recover, Hancock lightly touched her lips with her finger, and a tiny pink heart-shaped substance instantly appeared, encircling her index finger!
Pistol Kiss!
Similar to the effect of Shigan, but possessing the petrifying ability unique to the Love-Love Fruit, it can cause the victim to be physically paralyzed for a period of time.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
A barrage of Pistol Kiss rained down on the Bernal Pirates. The Pirates, who had already been petrified, were instantly shattered into pieces of varying sizes. Even the executives who hadn't been petrified by the Mero Mero Mellow were hit repeatedly, and the momentary paralysis gave them a bad feeling.
Perfume Femur!
After a series of combos, Hancock naturally wouldn't let this golden opportunity slip by. Her long, slender legs launched her into the air, and her sharp shoe toes swept across quickly. Several officers were instantly hit, their bodies petrifying and shattering at the point of contact with the shoe, clearly rendering them incapable of fighting.
Perfume Femur is different from Mero Mero Mellow. It can petrify any enemy who has feelings for Hancock, regardless of whether they have feelings for her, unless they are stronger than Hancock.
"That despicable woman!!"
Bernal, as expected of a Pirates with a bounty of over 100 million, managed to catch up with Hancock's swift and relentless attacks, even though his subordinates were somewhat incompetent.
He could have gone to the New World much earlier, but because of his fear of Atlas, he stayed in Paradise for several months. He never expected to be killed by a woman before even setting foot in the New World, which greatly angered him.
"Gear Impact!"