One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

The East China Sea is the weakest, the West China Sea is the strongest, the North China Sea has handsome men, and the South China Sea has skilled craftsmen.

The West Sea has produced many world-renowned pirates, and in the eyes of the world, it is a dangerous sea area with an extremely high crime rate.

Even if it's dangerous, it's not as dangerous as the Grand Line or the New World.

After a moment's thought, Jonathan said:

"Originally, the Seven Warlords of the Sea system was established under the planning of the World Government to check and balance the Four Emperors. Now, the captain's decision to broadcast the execution of Jack the Drought live is tantamount to breaking the tacit strategic balance that has been maintained for so long."

"At present, the Navy's strength is on the rise. Fleet Admiral Sengoku probably does not want the Navy to clash head-on with the Beasts Pirates, so as to avoid any loss of Navy strength. By transferring the captain to the West Blue, he can indirectly send this message to Kaido of the Beasts. With Kaido's intelligence, he can probably understand this point and will turn his attention to the captain instead of the Navy."

"In addition, I bribed a colleague from a secret special forces unit of the Navy Headquarters with a large sum of money. From him, I learned that the legendary pirate Shiki the Golden Lion once made a brief appearance in the West Blue and is suspected of secretly plotting something."

"If the captain can capture or kill Shiki the Golden Lion, the position of Admiral in the Marine Headquarters will be a piece of cake!"

Jonathan's thinking is clear and highly targeted.

Yang Ming seemed to be deep in thought, and secretly felt a headache coming on.

The Warring States general's strategy of killing multiple birds with one stone was truly brilliant!

Faced with a target like Shiki the Golden Lion, can Yang Ming give up?

No!

"No wonder Fleet Admiral Sengoku agreed so readily when I asked him to transfer Shiryu of the Rain. So that's what he was thinking."

A thin mist rose from the sea, and the outline of the deep-sea prison gradually appeared in the distance.

Commissioner Magellan and Yang Ming were already old acquaintances. Having received news of Yang Ming's impending visit early in the morning, Magellan led a group of prison guards to the dock to greet him.

Watching the distinctive steel warships approach from afar, requiring no sails to convert wind power into the warship's propulsion, even though Director Magellan had already learned about the steel warships through various channels, knowing about them was one thing, and witnessing them with one's own eyes was quite another.

Anyone who sees a steel warship that is over 100 meters long will inevitably feel a sense of their own insignificance.

As Yang Ming stepped off the steel warship, Director Magellan was momentarily dazed.

It's only been a short time. That naval academy graduate has already been promoted to brigadier general. At this rocket-like speed of advancement, I'm afraid that in another three to five years, the other party will be on equal footing with me.

Thinking of this, Director Magellan felt a pang of sorrow.

Marching forward, Director Magellan patted Yang Ming heavily on the shoulder in a retaliatory gesture and laughed:

"Welcome to our heroes!"

Immediately, Director Magellan quipped:

"Yang Ming, you're a rising star now, so don't look down on us old acquaintances."

Sensing the hidden meaning in Director Magellan's words, Yang Ming smiled slightly and said calmly:

"I'm not entirely sure whether a person's fate is like a cloud, drifting with the wind, or whether the cloud chooses its own direction. But in either case, they may drift in the same direction. If one chooses the latter, one will strive continuously toward one's life goals. Those who have this mindset are the true strong ones."

Upon hearing this, Magellan's body trembled.

Chapter 160 Lightning Release: Kirin! Shiryu of the Rain Joins the Faction

The Deep Sea Prison can be described as a place isolated from the world. Even after returning several days later, Yang Ming found that little had changed.

Deputy Warden Domino would occasionally glance at Yang Ming out of the corner of her eye, her beautiful eyes sparkling, a slight ripple stirring in her heart.

Back then, she once joked with Commissioner Magellan, saying:

"This young man has the makings of a great general."

Less than two years have passed since that day, and Yang Ming has been promoted several ranks, becoming the youngest brigadier general in naval history.

Strictly speaking, Yang Ming was already on par with Deputy Warden Domino, so how could she not be surprised?

Unfortunately, Yang Ming seemed unaware of Deputy Warden Domino's spying, which made the abstinent beauty feel somewhat disheartened. She looked up at the four women beside Yang Ming—Tina, Kalifa, Ian, and Bonnie—each with their own unique charm and graceful figures. Her proud figure seemed to pale in comparison to the four women.

"Should I find an opportunity to resign from my position as director and switch jobs to work under Yang Ming?"

Staying in a deep-sea prison, although the job is stable, you can basically see the end from the beginning. You'll be doing repetitive work your whole life, with little room for promotion and little variety in life. This would be unbearable for any young woman.

If Director Magellan knew that his right-hand man was considering leaving, he probably wouldn't be able to remain calm and continue chatting and laughing with Yang Ming; he might even be thinking of kicking him out.

As the group entered the deep-sea prison, Yang Ming took a moment to check the system notifications.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, host, for reciting a classic line from Naruto. You have been awarded one chance to draw a prize. Would you like to activate the prize wheel?"

Yang Ming's attention was drawn to the lottery wheel that was out of sight of others.

Summoned characters: Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi...

Ninjutsu/Taijutsu: Great Fireball Technique, Water Dragon Technique, Dark Travel Technique...

Limitations of Blood Succession: Ice Escape, Magnetic Escape, Melt Escape, Explosion Escape...

【Lightning Release: Kirin】: Guides natural lightning to create a wide-range destructive skill.

The first underground level is the Crimson Lotus Hell.

The prison roads were wide, with rows of cells on both sides. The air was filled with the smell of dried blood, and the screams of prisoners being tortured and the whistling of guards wielding thorny iron whips could be heard from the cells from time to time.

At Yang Ming's suggestion, the Deep Sea Prison has undergone tremendous changes in the past few years. The prisoners who have been detained from all over the country have not filled the cells, but instead have given this old prison endless vitality. Whenever a new prisoner arrives, it will cause the guards to cheer, as if they have found a new source of amusement.

An oil lamp hung on the wall, its dim light casting swaying, casting crooked shadows of Yang Ming and his group.

Following the dim light, one could glimpse strange patterns carved on the cell floor. Ordinary people could not discern anything from those fantastical patterns, but Yang Ming knew that they were the transmutation arrays used to refine the Philosopher's Stone, something that should not exist in this world.

Not only was the corner of the cell filled with dampness and the smell of blood, but a faint aura of death also permeated the air.

The criminals sat listlessly in their cells, their eyes vacant, as if they had lost their souls. They occasionally let out silly chuckles, a stark contrast to their vicious behavior when they committed atrocities on the high seas. Even the common people who had been harmed by these criminals would probably not be able to recognize their true identities if they stood here, and might even feel a pang of pity.

A good person can do good deeds all their life, but if they do one bad thing, their reputation will be ruined for life.

But a bad person can do bad things all their life, and only needs to do one good thing to easily gain praise from the world.

Yang Ming was heartless and ignored the gazes of the prisoners in the cell. In his dictionary, the words "leniency outside the law" did not exist; instead, the words "deserved punishment" were at the top of his list.

However, the two newcomers, Ain and Binz, were too inexperienced and easily misled by the current situation of these sinners. They both showed reluctance and opened their mouths slightly several times, as if they wanted to say something. But seeing Yang Ming's solemn expression, they had no choice but to swallow their doubts.

After walking for quite a while, Yang Ming finally met Shiryu of the Rain.

The warden of the deep-sea prison was sitting in a chair, carefully sharpening the famous sword Lei Yu on a whetstone.

After a long absence, Warden Shiryu of the Rain was still the same as before, tall and imposing, his black and white warden uniform was well-tailored, outlining his golden ratio figure, with a white coat draped over his back, a broad chin, a wide brim of his hat, cold eyes, a cigar in his mouth, and often revealing a sinister smile.

Rather than calling Warden Shiryu of the Rain a Marine, it would be more accurate to say he was a heinous pirate. The murderous intent he unintentionally exuded made Ain, Binz, and the others feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy, and they subconsciously placed their hands on the hilts of their swords at their waists, as if they were about to draw their swords.

"You came."

Sensing Yang Ming's arrival, Shiryu of the Rain paused in his actions.

He turned his head, and his cold, sharp eyes, like those of a vulture, lingered on Yang Ming for a moment, as if he could see countless wronged souls surrounding Yang Ming, and a sense of recognition appeared in his eyes.

Yang Ming took out a transfer order from the Navy Headquarters from his pocket. It bore the distinctive marshal's seal of the Warring States period and said:

"The outside world is so wonderful, I'm here to keep my promise and take you out to see it."

Shiryu of the Rain slowly stood up. He was over two meters tall, and his imposing figure stood on the ground like a black iron tower. Under the dim light of the yellow oil lamp on the wall, he cast a long, slanted shadow.

"Captain, I have a small request."

Shiryu of the Rain smiled slightly and said:

"Before I leave the deep-sea prison, may I have a friendly spar with you?"

"I want to see how far away I am from you now."

Sensing Shiryu of the Rain's rising fighting spirit, Yang Ming pondered for a moment and roughly knew that this was the other party's old habit.

It's fair to say that, as a naval officer, Shiryu of the Rain was bloodthirsty and a failing soldier.

Shiryu of the Rain, like the demon sword Onikiri, cannot be judged simply by the standards of good and evil. Only a king who can wield him can unleash his true talents and prevent him from being buried in the deep sea prison far from the world.

The news that Yang Ming had captured Drought Jack spread like wildfire; it was easy to find out with a simple inquiry.

Perhaps Shiryu of the Rain learned of this news and couldn't resist the urge to challenge Yang Ming.

"it is good!"

Yang Ming knew that if he didn't grant Shiryu's request, Shiryu would be relentless. So he might as well take this opportunity to give him a good talking-to and make him understand that if he stopped moving forward, he would only fall further behind.

"This is not the place for sparring. Let's go to the ground."

It has been almost two years since Yang Ming last sparred with Shiryu of the Rain. Their battle almost shook the foundations of the Deep Sea Prison, a memory that still lingers in the mind of Warden Magellan.

Upon hearing that the two were going to spar again, Warden Magellan was taken aback and immediately ordered the guards to clear the passageways and move important items from the surface back underground to avoid them being affected by the aftermath of the battle.

Commissioner Magellan had already chosen a good vantage point and stood ready. This general-level fighter, standing over two meters tall, wore a jet-black commissioner's uniform. His face was ferocious and terrifying, with blue faces and fangs, a pair of horns on his forehead, and black bat wings on his back. He stared intently at the two men facing off and asked the deputy warden, Domino, beside him:

Domino, what do you think?

Deputy Warden Domino frowned and pondered for a moment, unsure of Yang Ming's current strength.

However, because Shiryu of the Rain was the warden, she was quite familiar with the other party's situation. After hesitating for a moment, she said:

"The two are probably evenly matched."

This is a clever answer that avoids offending either side.

Shiryu of the Rain slowly drew his sword from its sheath. The famous sword, Raiyu, was entirely crimson gold, with a crimson hilt, a gold blade nose, a crimson scabbard, and a gold tsuba.

The famous sword, Thunder and Rain, seemed to sense that it was about to fight a powerful enemy. Its blade trembled and hummed slightly, and its light flashed with a crimson glow, as if it longed to drink the blood of the strong.

The kind of knife you get depends on the kind of master you have.

It must be said that the famous sword Raiyu and Shiryu of the Rain are a perfect match.

Seeing that Yang Ming hadn't drawn his Zanpakuto yet, Shiryu of the Rain raised an eyebrow and said with displeasure:

"Captain, you're not planning to draw your sword, are you?"

I don't know when it started, but the sky was covered with dark clouds.

Amidst the flashes of lightning and thunder, Yang Ming's tall and straight figure was accentuated by the streaks of light.

Yang Ming immediately entered his Thunderous Transformation state, wisps of azure electricity crackling around his body, his hair standing on end like barbs. He raised his right hand above his head, his index finger pointing to the sky, and said calmly:

"I can defeat you without even drawing my sword."

Shiryu of the Rain was never a kind person, and even though Yang Ming had already subdued him, a hint of hostility still surfaced on his face.