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Chapter 333 Australia Seeks Help
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boom! !

The three-meter-tall body crashed heavily into a building, instantly shattering the building's walls.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, the figure that was sent flying backward, still carrying momentum, pierced through the building and crashed into another house: how could an ordinary residential building possibly withstand such an impact? It was torn apart and pierced like a toy, turning into flying debris under the impact.

Boom!
After penetrating three buildings in succession,

The figure crashed heavily into the load-bearing column of the fourth building.

The building shook violently, its supporting columns cracked and bent, and a figure slid down, kneeling on one knee.

crackling

A flash of lightning, and a monster, also over three meters tall, appeared opposite the figure.

"Humanity, you have lost."

The lion-like monster grinned, revealing its mouth full of fangs.

"Hunting. Success; Failure. Food!"

boom! boom! !

Meanwhile, from two other locations in the area, the aftershocks of a fierce battle and the sound of lightning could be heard.

Black Flame

Not one, but three!

These 'Red Lotus's' retinues are not mindless demons or synthetic beasts.

Instead, it was an extraordinary being with intelligence: it sent out a black flame killing grunt to lure the human powerhouses to come; then the three of them rushed forward and caught Teach off guard.

"Hey, I was careless."

Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Marshall Tichy stood up.

"But do you think three of them can eat me?"

?

"bluff,"

Black Flame, who had blasted Teach away, crouched slightly, about to finish off the human in front of him.

"Open your dog eyes and look carefully, monster!"

Faced with the Tiger-level 'Black Flame', Teach, his face covered in blood, simply raised his hand and pulled it down sharply.

splash,

As Teach's palm swept across, water appeared out of thin air, transforming into a huge circular surface, like a mirror:
Mirror?

Next second,
A dark figure, over three meters tall, emerged from it.

With sharp teeth and claws, a mane like a cloak, and standing upright, the humanoid lion is crackling with tiny bolts of lightning.

? ?
The 'Black Flame' opposite was stunned, and a human-like 'astonishment' appeared on its face.

Isn't that him?
crackling and popping

A burst of lightning erupted behind him, and sharp claws came hurtling towards him!
The 'black flame' didn't have time to think and immediately turned around and swung its claws to block the attack from behind.

"Damn."

The one attacking him was the 'Black Flame Copy'. Faced with attacks and abilities exactly like 'himself', this 'Black Flame' felt inexplicably annoyed.

"Fake! Kill him!"

Bang! !

A violent force struck from behind, slamming into the back of 'Black Flame''s' head and sending the monster flying.

Boom, boom, boom, boom!

After rolling around on the street, smashing large craters into the concrete, 'Black Flame', having taken a heavy blow, suddenly rolled over and landed on all fours like a wild beast.

"Hahaha, you thief!"

"There is only one reason why you will fail,"

The one who punched 'Black Flame' away was Teach, a man over three meters tall with a wildly swirling beard, exuding arrogance.

You underestimated me!

"You're a Tiger-level?!"

While 'Blackflame' lay on the ground in shock, 'Blackflame clone' had already rushed up behind him and swung its claws down; at the same time, Teach charged forward, dragging his tall body, and actually ran at a speed far exceeding that of a cheetah, clenching his fists as he charged.

Attack from both front and back!

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

After half an hour,
"Huff, huff, huff."

He sat on the three 'Black Flame' corpses, panting heavily.

Teach, whose cheek was slashed by sharp claws, leaving three scars, looked up and revealed a ferocious smile as he watched the mist gradually disappear from the sky.

"I am the final victor!"

However, the cost was that Jiu Kong Yao Ai's clone was also destroyed.

The surrounding area was littered with charred giant snake corpses, huge craters the size of basketball courts, and collapsed building ruins. It was clear how fierce the battle was, but no matter what, Teach still had the last laugh.

Because he's already at the Tiger level!
After reaching the Tiger level, with the help of 'Hero's Water', it is possible to create two 'clones' at the limit.

The original three-on-two situation turned into four-on-three: although he only had the ability of 'Water Mirror Technique', Teach was still a Tiger-level fighter, and the power of his punches should not be underestimated.

If there were one more Black Flame, this place would be the end of his ambitions.

"Governor!"

"The governor is over here—"

"Hurry, hurry, medical team! Medical team!"

As the fog dissipated, groups of extraordinary pirates surged in from all directions, some wearing power armor and wielding high-tech weapons, others dressed in ordinary clothes and charging in empty-handed.

The former refers to an 'ordinary' superhuman who has consumed the superhuman potion.

Lacking supernatural abilities, they primarily rely on their terrifying physical prowess to fight in powered armor: they are also representatives of the 'new generation'.

Those dressed in civilian clothes had all consumed the extraordinary pearls; once transformed, ordinary armor became meaningless; many even conjured extraordinary limbs such as crab claws and shrimp legs, which were far more effective than technological weapons.

"Quickly treat the Governor!!"

Urged on by a group of fierce-looking captains and first mates;
Several doctors rushed over with medical kits and began bandaging Teach's wounds as he sat on the corpse of Black Flame.

"Bakis, have the fog-dispelling beads been arranged?"

"No problem, Captain."

The first mate, who had fought alongside Teach all along, stepped forward to answer.
As Teach's power grew, he was the only one who still insisted on using the title 'Captain'.

"The rest of the people are with the 'Mist-Dispelling Bead.' Even if they have to risk their lives to hold out, they will hold out until Lord Kyūjō arrives."

In response to the Nine-Tailed Fox's actions of spreading dense fog, the Sea Clan elder, "Sea Cry," created a batch of "Fog-Dispelling Beads." As long as these beads are opened in the fog, they will dispel the fog within a certain range.

By using these beads to advance layer by layer, the Sea Kingdom's forces can continuously compress the Nine-Tailed Fox's operational space.

Of course, the Nine-Tailed Fox forces will not sit idly by and will definitely launch a counterattack.

Such a battlefield is perfect for these 'peripheral forces' of the maritime nation to play their role.

The two sides' "great demons" will not easily intervene, as they must be wary of each other; therefore, their subordinates' extraordinary beings will fight, break into the mist, and unleash a mist bead to light up an area, thereby gaining "merit" from the Sea Kingdom.

These merits can be exchanged for extraordinary pearls, hero's water, devil fruits, and other treasures—treasures coveted by countless forces.

what?
Why doesn't Haiguo go themselves?
The Sea Kingdom's high-end combat force consists of two dragons and two demons, while the Nine-Tailed Force can deploy six demon-level units.

If Kyukira and Kani Hime venture deep into the fog and are ambushed, they could be quickly killed in a short time.

While Ōtakemaru is undoubtedly invincible, it's unreasonable to expect the young master to do such menial tasks. If that were the case, wouldn't those who serve as his 'underlings' be rendered useless?
Fortunately, although there was an unexpected ambush by three 'Black Flames', no other problems arose afterward. Soon, the extraordinary beings from the Sea Kingdom advanced into this area, and— "Lord Kyukira has arrived!"

Dressed as a samurai from the Heian period, the tall and slender Kyūjīra arrived in this area with a bone sword at his waist.

The members of the Teach Pirates made way for them, bowing respectfully.

"Good job,"

With a quick glance, Kyūjīra noticed the three corpses of 'Black Flame'.

"Your contributions will not go unrewarded by the Sea Kingdom."

"It is my honor to fight for the young master!"

The three-meter-tall Teach knelt down on one knee, placed one hand on his chest, and answered earnestly: Because of the kneeling action, many of his wounds bled again.

"Um,"

Kyūjīra nodded and waved his hand.

"Here's a bottle of 'Mermaid Tears' for you, as compensation for this ordeal."

"Thank you, Lord Kyūjīra!"

Teach didn't stand on ceremony and reached out to catch the small bottle.

This 'mermaid tears' is also one of the specialties of the Sea Kingdom. After drinking it, the power of ordinary water-based abilities will be multiplied for a short period of time. Unfortunately, Teach's 'Water Mirror Technique' is not an ordinary water-based ability, so it cannot enjoy the enhancement of this 'potion'.

"Go back and find someone to treat your wounds."

"Yes,"

"I'll leave this to you, sir."

With Kyukira taking over the area, Teach and his men withdrew from the battlefield.

They were responsible for clearing the way, while the Sea Kingdom, having gathered its strength, was responsible for defense and counterattack: if the nine-tailed demons dared to rush out, as long as Kyūjīra could hold out for a dozen seconds, 'Sea Roar', located in the giant tornado in the sky, would unleash its fury.

Soon after, Ōtakemaru will join the battle, determined to ensure that the Nine-Tailed Demon never returns!

Although this step-by-step approach is somewhat 'clumsy,' it is a method that is very satisfactory in all aspects.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Mount Suzuka
A massive island floats in the sky.
The island is covered with mountains and water, and is full of rare treasures. It is inhabited by a large number of "sea people" who either play and frolic or enjoy the scenery.

These 'Sea Kingdom' beings are not human, but aquatic animals that have gained extraordinary power: they are much simpler in mind, and are loyal to the 'Sea Kingdom' that bestows power and wisdom, and are the true direct descendants of the Sea Kingdom.

Of course, there are also humans who have truly earned the title of 'Hai Nation', for example:

"Brother Teach!"

"You're injured again, Brother Teach?"

As he walked on this island floating in the sky, Marshall Teach was greeted by a constant stream of creatures that resembled marine life in some ways and humans in others.

"Hahaha, fighting for the Sea Kingdom, a mere minor injury—"

"Honestly, it hasn't been that long at all~~"

"Come quickly, let me treat you."

Teach greeted them as he walked to a stream; a girl soaking in the stream saw him and waved.

The girl was dressed in a golden kimono, with a lotus flower in her hair. Her features were delicate and petite, and she looked like a naive young girl. As she stood up, her golden tail was revealed.

This girl, dressed in a classic 'mermaid' style, is the carp spirit from the Sea Kingdom who is in charge of treating her.

"Go, flowing water, soothe the wounds—"

Hydration Healing Technique

As the girl pointed, the stream beneath her surged towards Teach out of thin air.

After the water flowed over him, all of Teach's wounds had healed, which was extremely convenient.

However, it's only an external injury; internal injuries require rest and recovery.

"Your healing skills are still amazing!"

“Mr. Teach, you should take better care of your health.”

Amidst Teach's sighs, the carp girl frowned slightly and offered another word of advice.

"You always end up covered in injuries. I don't mind treating you, but what if those injuries were any more serious?"

That means they can't come back.

"According to Master Haiming, as long as we cultivate for a few hours every day, we can have a lifespan of hundreds of years."

"Why work so hard when everyone can live a leisurely life in Suzuka?"

"Hahaha~~"

When asked about the koi girl's question, Teach simply laughed and turned away.

"I'm sorry, I don't seek immortality."

Seize the day!

Teach knew about the 'cultivation' that the carp girl mentioned.

The elder 'Hai Ming' passed down the cultivation method, which was taught to all the 'Hai Kingdom people' by Gui Tu Tou.

Teach, who exchanged his merits for the identity of the 'Sea Kingdom Clan,' also obtained this cultivation method: although it does not significantly improve combat power, it is said that as long as you persist in practicing it every day, you can greatly extend your lifespan; if your strength breaks through to the Great Demon level, that is, the Ghost level, you can easily live for thousands of years.

But for Teach—

millennium?

A three-meter-tall little giant walks on the island's jade path.

Teach couldn't even imagine what he would look like a thousand years from now; a thousand years of wasted life is not as good as a moment of glory.

Ok?
Just then, a person walked towards us.

"General Horatio Nelson?"

Indeed, the person walking towards us is an English admiral.

Marshall Teach?

The admiral seemed surprised to encounter Teach here; however, considering his identity as a member of the 'Sea Kingdom,' he understood.

The pirate before him was entitled to set foot on Mount Suzuka at any time; but he had to exchange his merits for that opportunity.

"Haha, General, you seem quite troubled?"

Treatment completed.

They didn't rush to leave.

Teach gestured with his chin towards the person in front of him with some curiosity.
"Outsiders need to expend considerable merit to set foot on Mount Suzuka; General, what urgent matter brings you here?"

Tell me about it, maybe I can help.

you?
but--

“Mr. Teach, I’ve come to ask for help.”

Since the request for help has failed, I might as well have a chat with this 'Shichibukai'.

"The Nine-Tailed Forces have crossed the Makassar Strait and are making a major advance into Indonesian territory; the multinational coalition is unable to withstand them, and the flames of war are about to reach Australia. England wants to request assistance from the Sea Kingdom. However..."

The young lord of the Sea Kingdom refused.

"Oh?"

"Tell me more about it."

Teach became interested; for someone like him, crisis is opportunity.

Now, he sensed an opportunity!
(End of this chapter)