Chapter 46: Chapter 46: Rocks Pirates vs. The Navy
Earlier, his Observation Haki couldn't detect the hidden vault, but the King of Pano unintentionally glanced at the wall and had a hint of smugness, which led Li Yuan to discover it.
He quickly scanned the vault and, finding no famous swords, paid little attention to the ordinary treasures.
"A Devil Fruit!!!"
At the back of the treasury, he found an exquisite small box, which he knew typically contained Devil Fruits.
"Click!!!"
Upon opening the box, it indeed contained a Devil Fruit.
"Paramecia: Taste-Taste Fruit!!"
After comparing this Devil Fruit with the one in his memory, Li Yuan confirmed its ability.
"No wonder it was stored here unused; it's a rather useless Devil Fruit."
Li Yuan remarked, finding the fruit's ability to change a person's sense of taste quite useless for him, though it would be invaluable for a chef.
"Well, I'll keep it for now. Maybe I can trade it later."
Li Yuan thought of Charlotte Linlin, who had a fondness for such Devil Fruits.
With the Devil Fruit in hand, Li Yuan exited the vault and called Kano and the others to transport the treasures.
"Senior Brother, we've struck it rich!!!"
Kano grinned foolishly after moving the chests of treasure into the ship's hold.
"Of course we have. Calculate the total amount of treasure from this raid, then set aside thirty percent to deliver to the Rocks Pirates' treasury when we return to Hive Island."
Li Yuan couldn't help but smile at the sight of so much treasure; it was his first time seeing such wealth.
Even after looting only the palace and some nobles' treasures, and after giving thirty percent to the Rocks Pirates, he would still have around 1 billion, making it a fortune overnight.
"Let's go, as planned, to rendezvous with the main forces of the Rocks Pirates. The Navy and World Government reinforcements should have arrived. If we don't regroup, we risk being defeated piecemeal."
After the Kingdom of Pano was thoroughly looted, Li Yuan ordered the fleet to join the main force of the Rocks Pirates.
He wasn't blinded by the treasure, seeing clearly that the Navy and World Government wouldn't allow them to continue looting. A major battle was imminent.
"Yes, Senior Brother!"
Upon hearing Li Yuan's command, no pirate dared to disobey. They immediately returned to their ships, and those who didn't comply were executed.
In half a day, Li Yuan led the fleet to join the main force of the Rocks Pirates.
"Ka ha ha ha, Li Yuan, it seems you've got yourself a nice sword."
Upon arrival, Li Yuan saw the Golden Lion holding a magnificent sword, which appeared even better than his own Zhan Feng.
"Quality Sword Fifty Workers Zhan Feng!"
Li Yuan unsheathed his Zhan Feng and announced.
"Ka ha ha ha, I've acquired a new sword, and it's the Great Sword Twenty-One Workers Sakura Ten!!"
Hearing Li Yuan's words, the Golden Lion laughed loudly.
Li Yuan realized the Golden Lion had come to boast. As fellow swordsmen, having a better quality sword was indeed a matter of pride.
"The Navy is here!!"
Ignoring the Golden Lion's smug expression, Li Yuan looked seriously into the distance, where he could vaguely see the shadows of warships.
On the Navy's warship:
"Admiral, the Rocks Pirates are on the island ahead!"
Sengoku reported, peering through binoculars.
"Approach, land, and eliminate the Rocks Pirates!!"
Brak commanded.
"Yes!"
The Navy promptly executed Brak's orders, steering the warships closer.
On the island:
All the officers of the Rocks Pirates gathered, awaiting the Navy's arrival.
Their looted treasures were on the ships, and they wouldn't be foolish enough to fight the Navy at sea, risking the loss of any ships.
"Wah ha ha ha, the Navy is here. Everyone, attack!"
As the Navy ships approached, Rocks shouted loudly.
"Wild Lion Slash!"
"Sky Shock!!"
"Infinity: Void-Splitting Sword Draw Technique!!"
"Elbaf's Spear: Sovereignty"
"Frenzied Slash!!"
"Giant Axe Impact!!"
"Slaughter Slash!!"
"Death Wave!!"
As Rocks' voice fell, all the officers attacked simultaneously. Massive slashes, intense vibrations, and extreme killing attacks all targeted the incoming warships, each attack aiming at a different ship.
"Damn Rocks Pirates, they're ambushing us. All high-ranking officers, intercept immediately!"
Brak shouted, immediately leaping from the warship and intercepting Rocks' attack in mid-air.
"Bone Fist: Meteor!!"
"Iron Fist: Galactic Impact!"
"Conqueror's Impact!!"
"Six Styles Secret: Maximum Wheel: Six King Gun!!"
The Navy's vice admirals used Moonwalk to intercept the incoming attacks.
"Boom!!!!"
However, not every vice admiral could intercept the Rocks Pirates' officers' attacks.
Only Garp, Sengoku, Zephyr, Steel Bone, Tsuru, Brak, and Army General Sora Dool could intercept the attacks.
Others were unable to stop them, being hit and blown away by the powerful attacks, causing the warships behind them to shatter.
In the first encounter alone, two warships were sunk instantly.
"All vice admirals and above, advance and cover the landing of the rear warships!"
Brak commanded, his face grim as he watched the two warships sink.
"Rocks, you're dead!!"
With that, Brak charged toward Rocks, accompanied by Steel Bone and Army General Sora Dool, believing that capturing Rocks would render the rest of the Rocks Pirates insignificant.
"Wah ha ha ha, Brak, it's you, the old man. You're so old, and yet you dare to face me. Today, I'll send you to your grave, no need to retire."
Despite facing three admiral-level opponents, Rocks showed no fear, charging into the sky to confront them head-on.
Unde
r Li Yuan's Observation Haki, he sensed that the three Navy powerhouses were incredibly strong.
Each one was stronger than him, yet despite their combined strength, they couldn't suppress Rocks!!
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