One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

"Jack the Drought has always been brutal and bloodthirsty. If we allow him to land in Water Seven, things will be very bad!"

Yang Ming gestured with his hand to calm Kella down.

Immediately, he invited Kerla to board the giant steel ship and travel with him.

The boy stood at the bow of the ship, arms crossed over his chest, a navy cloak draped over his shoulders, and the word "Justice" behind him caught the eye.

"If even heroes run away in the face of disaster, then who will step forward?"

Chapter 148 Drought Jack: I want everyone in this city to go to hell.

The dock gates opened, and a large amount of seawater poured in through the pre-laid underground channels. As the water level rose, the buoyancy increased significantly, and the steel behemoth, which weighed more than an ordinary three-masted sailing ship, began to slowly rise.

Shipwrights with sweat towels around their necks stood on both sides, straining to turn the levers. With a grinding sound like gears grinding, the keel blocks and side blocks supporting the ship were slowly removed from the hull of the steel behemoth. Freed from its constraints, the steel behemoth slowly sailed out of the dock under the action of the water.

The wind and rain outside suddenly intensified, and the damp spring monsoon rain brought a chill to the skin.

Inside the steel behemoth was a dedicated boiler room. A burly man, shirtless, picked up an iron shovel and immediately scooped up the coal beside him, feeding it into the roaring boiler. With the help of the fuel, the temperature inside the boiler rose steadily, and the large amount of seawater stored inside began to evaporate rapidly into steam. This steam was then converted into power through a dazzling network of copper pipes, and the propeller at the stern began to turn slowly.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

The chimney emitted black, granular smoke from burning coal, accompanied by the sharp whistling sound of boiling water.

The entire steel behemoth sailed into the vast ocean without relying on wind power.

Feeling the rain hitting her face, Kerla was still in a daze and shocked, unable to come to her senses for a long time.

Koala looked up at the young naval officer who had risen to fame in recent years. The man stood like a stone statue at the bow of the ship, his arms crossed over his chest, his deep eyes gazing into the distance.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, host, for reciting a classic line from One-Punch Man. You have been awarded one chance to draw a prize. Would you like to start the prize wheel?"

A lottery wheel slowly appeared, with prizes divided into two types: monsters and heroes.

Monster: Monster cells, Nen ability, evolution...

Hero: Atomic Slash, Immortality, Devouring...

[Strange Cell]: ...

The moment it obtained the monster cell, the gourmet cells in its body pounced on it like a ravenous villain who had been thirsting for a long time, and devoured the monster cell in an instant.

After absorbing the monster cells, the gourmet cells returned a large amount of energy to Yang Ming.

Feeling the surging power within his body, Yang Ming could clearly sense that his body had now reached a level that was considered monstrous among his peers.

Perhaps only Charlotte Linlin in her youth and Kaido of the Beasts could rival Yang Ming's current physical abilities.

The sky was overcast with dark clouds, lightning and thunder.

The sea appears romantic and beautiful under the gentle sunshine on ordinary days, but it suddenly reveals its ferocious and savage side under the storm.

The sea is turbulent, with waves sometimes reaching ten meters high. Under the onslaught of strong winds and torrential rain, ordinary fishing boats dare not go out to sea, otherwise they risk being destroyed and losing their lives.

In such a complex environment, even ordinary pirate crews would choose to rest temporarily and wait for the storm to pass before embarking on their long voyages, in order to avoid their ships being affected by the storm.

A massive pirate ship appeared in the storm, the sea rising and falling like a carpet, yet unable to capsize it.

The keel and hull of this pirate ship were made of sturdy oak, while the bottom and deck were made of pine. The arrangement of the hull templates showed a distinct tile-like feature, which was constructed by an overlapping method. The planks were like layers of tiles, and then fixed with iron rivets. The gaps between the planks were filled with animal hair or plant fibers.

Pirate ships manufactured in this way may appear to be enormous, but they are actually both sturdy and durable as well as lightweight and agile.

Unlike the navy, pirates always need to avoid direct confrontations with the navy. Therefore, pirate ships need to be agile and lightweight. Even Jack the Drought's infamous flagship is no exception.

The huge sails swelled up in the strong wind, like the protruding beer belly of a middle-aged man; if not for the durable material, they would probably have burst long ago.

Small, dark hatches appeared on both sides of the pirate ship, from which custom-made oars emerged. Inside the hatches sat rows of burly men with strong arms, who were working feverishly, rowing with all their might to propel the pirate ship at a speed beyond its usual limits.

Compared to ordinary pirate ships, Jack the Drought's flagship is more unique, decorated with amber, animal fur, and walrus ivory, giving this slightly wild pirate ship a distinctive look.

A burly, saddle-strap grouper stood on the deck, exuding an aura that kept strangers at bay. Even the other pirates on the flagship seemed to fear Jack the Drought more than respect him, and dared not get too close, for fear of provoking this capricious and unpredictable pirate.

Jack the Drought was over five meters tall, with an open chest revealing muscles as hard as granite. His blond hair was tied into a ponytail and two braids. He wore a metal jaw on his mouth, and two ivory-shaped ornaments on his head and shoulders. His black belt was covered with sharp studs, and he was only wearing a fur coat. His hands were clenched into fists, and his knuckles cracked from time to time.

Just by looking at Jack the Drought's size and appearance, no one would doubt that he was born into the race of giants.

God knows how his parents managed to give birth to such a thing.

Lee Sin, the Lord of the Night, is suspected to have appeared in Water 7. He has quietly created the Night Pirates, and Enel, a member of the Night Pirates, has been openly recruiting crew members. When this news reached Kaido of the Beasts, Jack the Drought set off that very day.

It's not that Kaido of the Beasts doesn't want to set off, but rather that at the level of the Four Emperors, it's impossible to easily leave the New World and head to the first half of the Grand Line, Paradise. Neither the World Government and the Navy, nor the other three Sea Emperors, would allow such a thing to happen.

This involves the balance of power among various factions, as well as some unspeakable secrets.

Although Kaido of the Beasts could not come in person, in order to be on the safe side, he sent Jack the Drought and two members of the Flying Six along with him.

Not every pirate crew is as simple as the Straw Hat Pirates, which consists of only roles such as captain, first mate, navigator, cook, shipwright, doctor, and musician. Any pirate crew that grows large and powerful has an extremely large and complex internal organizational structure.

Take the Beasts Pirates as an example. The Beasts Pirates control Wano Country and have more than 2 pirates under their command. Their members are divided into one governor, three big shots, real fighters, numbered people, gifted people, laughers, and waiters according to their positions.

Kaido of the Beasts and his three major representatives are equivalent to the chairman and three directors of a company.

A real leader is equivalent to a regional business manager.

Among the many fighters, a few with outstanding strength were included in the Flying Six.

Interestingly, "kanban" means billboard.

The large signboard has a bit of a signboard-like effect on thugs.

As for the meaning of "real fight," it actually refers to the appearance of a master fighter as the grand finale.

The two flying sextuplets are Black Maria and Page One.

Like Jack the Drought, Page Van is a ruthless individual skilled at overcoming difficulties.

Black Maria is slightly less capable in direct combat, but she is, after all, a woman. Despite her cruelty, she is more rational than the other two and can offer some constructive advice to Drought Jack, preventing him from recklessly charging ahead.

Judging from this high-level combination, Kaido of the Beasts still harbors some contempt for Lee Sin, the Lord of the Night, and does not truly regard him as an opponent. He still intends to teach him a lesson through brute force.

A graceful woman in a kimono walked slowly towards them, her seemingly boneless waist swaying with each step. What appeared to be a simple walk captivated the hearts of many pirates on deck, as if stealing their souls. Each of them instinctively widened their eyes, staring intently as the beautiful woman passed by.

"Hehehe~~"

Seeing the infatuated looks on the pirates' faces, Black Maria was not angry but pleased. Her red lips, painted with sexy lipstick, curled up slightly, and her beautiful eyes, like jade, shone with a charming and alluring light. Every frown and smile was enough to make one's blood boil. Her whole body was filled with a mature charm, like a ripe peach, full of juice, making people want to hold her in their arms and squeeze her hard.

"Jack."

Black Maria strolled over to Jack the Drought, placed her beautiful lips on the cigarette holder, took a light puff, and exhaled a cloud of smoke:

"The Seven Waters City is not far ahead. What are you going to do?"

Upon hearing this, Drought Jack seemed to snap out of his daze, his eyes regaining focus.

He looked up and saw the outline of a magnificent city gradually coming into view amidst the torrential rain; the iconic buildings of Water Seven came into view.

Beneath his iron jaws, a row of sharp, inverted triangular teeth, resembling those of a shark, was a menacing grin. Jack the Drought sneered and said:

"I don't care what kind of Dark Night Pirates they are; anyone who dares to provoke the Beasts Pirates must die!"

"I think the people of Water Seven will all go to hell with the Dark Night Pirates!"

Having said that, Drought Jack suddenly drew two Shortel knives, pointed them diagonally forward, and roared:

"Fire! Sink this city!"

"Oh wow!!!"

On the pirate ship, the group of pirates, who were always eager to stir up trouble, immediately erupted in a joyful cheer.

Everyone was eager to get started and enjoy the upcoming carnage.

The cannon doors opened, and rows of menacing cannons emerged, firing at Water Seven without any aiming whatsoever. The black, solid shells traced dangerous arcs in the air before crashing down throughout Water Seven, unleashing a storm of blood and carnage.

Black Mary Geoise remained rational, raising her eyes to look to her left.

"Wait a minute, what's that ship over there?"

Chapter 149 You want to kill me? You can try.

Springtime is as fickle as a young girl's mood. Just moments ago it was only a gentle spring rain, but now it has turned into a sudden downpour. Raindrops, strung together like a beaded curtain, fall down, drenching the city of water and adding a layer of hazy mist to the outlines of the buildings.

The once bustling central square is now deserted, leaving only tall cylindrical stone pillars standing around it. The tops of the pillars are carved with lifelike eagles, which raise their heads and look towards the direction of the rising sun in the east, symbolizing the spirit of the local people of the Seven Waters City.

However, a shell falling from the sky completely destroyed all of this beauty.

"boom!"

The dark, solid cannonballs traced dangerous arcs and crashed into the central square, immediately causing a deafening explosion.

This seemed to trigger a chilling signal, as solid cannonballs rained down across Water Seven, and the sounds of buildings collapsing echoed through the city.

During this month, Yang Ming mobilized the Akatsuki organization to secretly spread the news that Drought Jack was coming, and the people who were still in the Seven Waters City had already prepared themselves.

As the saying goes, poverty and low social status cannot be changed.

Wealthy families had long since sold off their assets and taken their families to other islands for refuge. Most of the people who remained in the area did not have enough money to support themselves elsewhere. With no other choice, they could only hold on to their homeland. Apart from secretly praying that they could escape this calamity by chance, they seemed to have no better options.

In a corner of Water City, Grandpa Pengpeng was tidying up his food stall, thinking that he probably wouldn't be able to do business today. He was a little annoyed because he couldn't pay the rent this month, and he felt somewhat depressed.

Because he used sea salt left on the rooftops by the water gods to cook his dishes, the meat and vegetables he made tasted even more authentic and delicious. This is why his food stall, which he painstakingly built up over his entire life, was able to survive.

Unfortunately, despite working hard all his life, Grandpa Pengpeng still couldn't afford a house in Water City. He has to live in a cramped rental room of less than 40 square meters and is still a bachelor who can't afford to get married.

Suddenly, he heard a sharp whooshing sound from above.

Grandpa Peng Peng looked up and saw a dark, solid cannonball falling in his direction.

"Oops!"

"My ship!"

At this critical moment, Grandpa Peng Peng was not thinking about his own life. Instead, he was concerned about the boat he had always relied on for murder. It was full of his tools and ingredients for his stall. If it was destroyed by a cannonball, his life would be over.

Grandpa Peng frantically tried to untie the rope hanging from the railing, but the more anxious he was, the more difficult it became to untie the knots on the rope.

As the shell drew ever closer, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

"My life is over!"

However, the expected shipwreck and loss of life did not occur.

When he opened his eyes again, he saw a stern-faced agent in a suit slowly withdrawing his fingers, smoke rising from his fingertips, with bomb fragments scattered all over the ground in front of him.