One Piece meme: Starting with eight extraordinary skills

Am I being too old-fashioned, or did I just throw up my back?

Yang Ming's appearance completely bewildered these giant sea monsters. They looked at each other blankly, their earlier cries of "King" stuck in their throats, unable to utter another word.

"What to do?"

"Cold salad."

"We'll see what happens."

These giant sea monsters have long lifespans, having lived for hundreds of years. Possessing the wisdom of the elderly, they pondered carefully and finally realized the truth.

Who cares!

Who says Poseidon, the sea god, must be a female and can't be a male human?

Without hesitation, they lowered their proud heads and offered their loyalty to the newborn "Sea King Poseidon".

Yang Ming's expression turned strange. He hadn't expected that his original intention of simply trying to learn more about the mermaid princess Shirahoshi would lead him to discover the secrets of her soul and ultimately yield such a reward.

In that case, he wouldn't need to rely on the mermaid princess Shirahoshi; he could directly summon countless sea kings!

A dozen giant sea kings, as large as mountains, bowed down to humans, who were far smaller than them and like ants. This contrasting scene was visually striking, like a scene from an epic myth. It left all the merfolk and fish-men, including Xia Li, dumbfounded, feeling that their worldview had been completely overturned!

Chapter 387 I Became Poseidon, the Sea King

A dozen giant sea kings, as large as mountains, bowed down to humans, who were far smaller than them and like ants. This contrasting scene was visually striking, like a scene from an epic myth. It left all the merfolk and fish-men, including Xia Li, dumbfounded, feeling that their worldview had been completely overturned!

Xia Li took several puffs of her cigarette to calm herself down, but her hand, which usually held the cigarette holder, was now trembling uncontrollably, revealing her inner turmoil.

Because a terrible thought suddenly arose in her mind:

"Could it be that this Asura Marshal has become Poseidon, the Sea King?"

"This is absolutely outrageous, like opening a door for something so outrageous!"

To test her own thoughts, Shirley took out a crystal ball, her livelihood tool. Because of her accurate predictions of major events, the local residents of Fishman Island respectfully called her Rich Shirley.

As Shirley began her divination, the crystal ball started to fog up.

It was as if Yang Ming was a person outside of fate, and the methods of divination could not work on him.

"How can this be!"

"No one can escape the plans of fate, so why can't we divine anything about this man?"

At this moment, Xia Li was shocked again and developed a strong interest in the Asura Marshal.

Unfortunately, given the difference in their social standing, Shirley understood that she would never have the chance to get close to this legendary figure in the Navy; she could only admire the brilliance of Marshal Shura from afar.

Yang Ming, whom Xia Li had been longing for, now understood that he had used his dual-wielding skills and the ability to control spirits to simulate the soul fluctuations of the mermaid princess Shirahoshi, causing these giant sea monsters to mistake him for Poseidon.

In that case, it seems his plan can be changed in some ways.

After a moment of contemplation, Yang Ming smiled and waved his hand, signaling one of the giant sea kings with a decent appearance to stay behind, while the rest of the giant sea kings dispersed temporarily to avoid frightening the many fish and mermaids on Fishman Island below.

The other giant sea kings looked at their companion who was left behind with envy and resentment, wishing they could take his place. They really didn't understand what was so great about this guy that made the king choose him. He was just a little bit better looking than them, what was so special about that!

This damn world is all about looks!

After all, it was the wrong payment!

The group of giant sea kings left, their hearts broken by the sea king. Only the giant sea king that remained showed none of the ferocity it displayed in front of the other creatures. Like a lapdog, it obediently lowered its body, allowing Yang Ming's palm to touch its face, revealing an expression of enjoyment.

The moment his fingertips touched the giant sea monster, Yang Ming began to scan its body and soul using his Dual Hands and Spirit Control abilities.

The hands burning with blue soul flames were filled with warmth, and the giant sea king almost let out a pleasant sigh, completely unaware that the secrets of its body and soul were being revealed to Yang Ming.

Through a comprehensive scan, Yang Ming also learned that this sea monster had lived for hundreds of years, probably as long as eight hundred years ago. Its long years of survival had given it wisdom that was no less than that of an elderly human.

At the same time, the soul of this giant sea king is not as complete as that of a human. It is more like a tool that has been created. Poseidon's soul fluctuations can seamlessly connect to the gaps in their souls. No matter how unwilling they are, they will immediately become Poseidon's tool the moment they receive Poseidon's soul fluctuations.

This gave Yang Ming a strong sense of déjà vu.

Whether it's Poseidon, the sea king born every eight hundred years on Fishman Island, or these extraordinary sea kings, they all seem to be creations deliberately made by some being, and they are even the kind that come in pairs. When they are connected, they can become terrifying weapons, enough to stir up a wave of ocean frenzy.

Thinking of the strange landforms of this world, Yang Ming's expression turned strange.

The red earth continent, along the meridians, crosses the North and South Poles, dividing the world in two.

The Grand Line runs along the equator, which also divides the world in two.

The seas and the Grand Line are dotted with islands, which are like incomplete puzzle pieces that can complement each other and connect to form a vast landmass.

If so...

Could it be that in the distant past, a certain Poseidon, the Sea King, commanded numerous Sea Kings to create a colossal wave that submerged the vast landmass, tearing the landmasses apart and allowing them to drift across the oceans with the currents, thus shaping the world as we know it today?

This is not an impossible hypothetical scenario!

Giant sea kings can be over a thousand meters or even over ten thousand meters in size. These beings can easily create tsunamis and giant waves. If hundreds of giant sea kings unleash their power together and continuously attack the land, it would be enough to cause a cataclysmic impact, and it is not impossible for the land to be shattered.

This would explain the origin of the world's strange landform structure.

After all, even Uranus, one of the three ancient weapons, had the ability to wipe an island off the map. It makes sense that Poseidon, the sea god, had the ability to tear apart the landmass.

Now, by sheer chance, Yang Ming has come into control of Poseidon's powers!

Yang Ming understood this better than anyone else.

This means they have the power to flip the table!

Rayleigh could see that once the world's mafia, bandits, and pirates were wiped out by the Navy and they ceased to exist, the World Government would likely find it difficult to tolerate the Navy's enormous size. How could Yang Ming, as the Fleet Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, not see this clearly?

As the saying goes, "When the cunning rabbit dies, the hunting dog is cooked; when the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away."

Throughout history, once a war ends, it is often the soldiers who suffer the most.

Because those powerful and influential people don't want anything that could threaten them.

In the past, the Celestial Dragons and nobles of various countries were threatened by pirates who roamed around. They had no home or base, and they would resupply wherever they went. Moreover, they were not bound by any laws, so they naturally became the Celestial Dragons' greatest enemy. However, after they were all eliminated, the Navy had many branches in the four seas and the Grand Line, with a total of more than one million soldiers. They replaced the pirates as the Celestial Dragons' biggest threat.

Chapter 388 lays the groundwork for the future great war.

In the past, the Celestial Dragons and nobles of various countries were threatened by pirates who roamed around. They had no home or base, and they would resupply wherever they went. Moreover, they were not bound by any laws, so they naturally became the Celestial Dragons' greatest enemy. However, after they were all eliminated, the Navy had many branches in the four seas and the Grand Line, with a total of more than one million soldiers. They replaced the pirates as the Celestial Dragons' biggest threat.

Once that time comes, the future of the navy will become a major question.

Of course, Im and the World Government cannot immediately adopt a hostile stance towards the Navy, as that would only provoke resistance from the entire Navy. They will likely employ a strategy of gradual, subtle disintegration and a strategy of slowly chipping away at the Navy's strength.

What does it mean to cut flesh with a soft knife?

The Navy's salaries come from the World Government's financial allocations. If the World Government simply reduces the financial allocations every quarter, the Navy will be unable to obtain treasure and bounty rewards by suppressing bandits. With the continuous reduction of financial allocations, the Navy will naturally be unable to maintain its large army size and will disband its troops on its own.

At that time, Yang Ming will be the one to take the blame.

Those soldiers who were laid off were like employees laid off from a company; no matter how much they admired Yang Ming before, they would turn against him in an instant.

Over time, Yang Ming will inevitably face the situation of being abandoned by everyone.

Yang Ming was well aware of this, so he had already begun planning several years ago. Whether it was the Dinosaur Chamber of Commerce, the New Hope Factory, or the Carrera Company, they were all there to help him secure a large amount of Beli to meet future challenges, replace the World Government's financial allocations, and achieve self-sufficiency.

At the same time, wounded soldiers, retired soldiers, or laid-off soldiers can go to these companies to work, so that they have no worries about their future.

When it comes to his own people, Yang Ming has always been very generous. If he can solve a problem with money, he will never be stingy with a single penny.

After all, they were risking their lives, following him on his campaigns, not only for justice but also to protect their families and ensure a good life for themselves and their loved ones.

Only by satisfying the demands of these generals can you ensure their unwavering loyalty.

Human hearts are made of flesh and blood; no one is born cold-blooded, nor are there fools who blindly worship. Most of the time, choices are made based on one's own judgment.

It is precisely because Yang Ming has always adhered to this approach that he has been able to have more and more generals under his command and his power has grown increasingly stronger.

Because he gave so much!

Clearing his mind of distractions, Yang Ming looked at the hideous giant sea monster ahead and asked:

"What's your name?"

"Kun".

“…Very good, that’s a spirited name.” Yang Ming narrowed his eyes and continued, “How many Sea Kings are there in this ocean right now?”

"Your Majesty, I don't know."

Seemingly feeling guilty for not being able to answer Yang Ming's question, the giant sea monster actually showed a human-like expression.

“Your Majesty, eight hundred years ago, we all dispersed and split into various tribes in different seas. Many of our companions went to the Calm Belt to establish nests and reproduce. Only we old folks remained near Fishman Island. If they were to learn of Your Majesty’s return to the world, they would be overjoyed and would rush from all the seas to pay their respects to Your Majesty as quickly as possible.”

Upon hearing this, Yang Ming seemed to be deep in thought.

It seems that an epic battle took place 800 years ago, in which even the Sea Kings suffered heavy casualties?

This is understandable. Most sea kings live in the Calm Belt, obviously knowing that the strong beings outside are very powerful. Only in the Calm Belt can they live and reproduce in peace without being disturbed by outsiders and recover their species' vitality as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, if they were in other sea areas, they would have been targeted and wiped out by the World Government long ago.

"I understand."

Yang Ming placed one hand on the giant sea king's forehead, using his dual-wielding skills and the ability to command spirits to imprint his appearance and voice into the creature's soul, and said:

“I have left my message in your soul. You are responsible for contacting companions all over the world. As long as you touch forehead to forehead, you will be able to sense my voice and appearance.”

"I need you all to get ready and arrive at the designated location at the specified time. There will be a major battle then, and we will need your help. Can you do it?"

The giant sea king was visibly excited. He hadn't expected that the king would bestow such a sacred and great mission upon him on their very first meeting. This moved the centuries-old fossil to tears, and he choked out:

"My king, I will certainly not fail you!"

After memorizing the time and address Yang Ming had given him, the giant sea monster named Kun immediately turned and left, preparing to gather his old companions to embark on the journey to complete their mission.

The appearance of more than a dozen giant sea kings outside Fishman Island was such explosive news that it was naturally hard to keep it a secret.

Not to mention, there are merchant ships and pirate ships coming and going on Fishman Island and nearby. These people have all witnessed Yang Ming subduing the giant sea king, which is ultimately a troublesome matter. If they spread the word, it may have a bad impact.

However, after thinking about it, Yang Ming realized that this might not be such a bad thing after all.

Others are unaware that he has become Poseidon's stand-in; they only believe that he conquered the giant sea kings by force. If they spread this news, it might indirectly promote the navy's military might and provide some support for the Guangming Daily's subsequent media offensive against Bigo.

Yang Ming turned back to the Dragon Palace and happened to see King Neptune and his entire family standing at the door, staring at him in disbelief.

"you you you……"

King Neptune, of course, knew the secrets of the three ancient weapons, Poseidon, the sea god. At this moment, he pointed at Yang Ming with one finger, stammering and unable to utter a complete sentence. He was almost numb with shock.