From the Wandenreich's escape to One Piece

Chapter 90: The Vice-Captain of the Flying Pirates!

"Don't you want to know who attacked Shakky from behind and betrayed her to the Celestial Dragons?"

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The golden lion's pupils constricted sharply, his breath caught in his throat, and he demanded in a stern voice, "Who is it?!"

Shakky was universally acknowledged as the most beautiful woman in the world during that era, and the dream lover of countless people, including Golden Lion.

Back on Beehive Island, he showered Shakky with attention, and even during the Battle of God Valley, he kept mentioning Shakky's safety until he was sure she was safe before turning his attention to the fight for the treasure.

Although Shakky was eventually rescued by Rayleigh on Roger's ship, the incident remained a thorn in Shiki's side—he still harbored resentment towards the traitor who betrayed his companion.

Putting aside his personal relationship with Shakky, the mere fact that "there was a traitor on the Rocks ship who colluded with the World Government" was enough to enrage him.

In his eyes, the Rocks Pirates were a loose alliance that would eventually fall apart, and internal strife was commonplace.

But internal strife among pirates is one thing, colluding with the World Government—that's a completely different matter!

This is like two gangs fighting, and one of them secretly calls the police—anyone in the underworld would condemn this behavior as "despicable."

"Is this information substantial enough?" Beltz asked calmly.

"—Deal." Shiki snatched the list of instruments from Beltz's hand, glanced at it quickly, and immediately frowned. "What are you buying all this stuff for?"

Although he didn't quite understand the purpose of these specialized devices, he recognized them as scientific research instruments.

"Wait—I think I've heard Stussy mention you before," Shiki turned to Vegapunk, trying to recall, "What's your name again?

"Vegapunk! I'm a scientist!" Although Vegapunk was somewhat afraid of Shiki, seeing that Shiki and Beltz were having a fairly even conversation, he mustered up his courage and introduced himself.

"Scientists, huh—" Shiqi repeated listlessly, stuffing the list into his pocket. "Alright, I'll have someone take care of it for you. Now—it's your turn to speak."

"It's Wang Zhi."

"Wang Zhi?" Shi Qi immediately pictured the man with the chin that had multiple folds in his jaw and couldn't help but spit out a curse. "Hmph, that's exactly the kind of thing that money-grubbing bastard would do—no wonder he didn't come to God Valley back then."

"I'm going to find that guy and settle the score right now!"

With a cigar dangling from his lips, Shiki strode forward angrily.

Belz exchanged a glance with Rukia and Vegapunk beside him, shrugged helplessly, and followed.

How should we describe the people of the One Piece world?

Their personalities are so distinct that they're almost excessive.

Although the strong in the world of Bleach each have their own eccentricities and stubbornness, they are generally still within the scope of "normal people".

The powerful beings on this sea are sometimes domineering and domineering, and sometimes as capricious as willful children.

"Is he... really okay?" Rukia leaned closer to Belz and asked in a low voice.

"Don't worry." Beltz patted his chest, his tone confident: "With me here, even he won't be able to hurt you."

"And don't be fooled by their pirate status; most of the truly powerful pirates who dominate a region still have a degree of 'morality'."

"Except for Kaido, of course."

"Kaido?"

"Perhaps we'll have a chance to meet again someday," Beltz said, following in the footsteps of the Golden Lion.

Before long, the group arrived at the outskirts of the Sabaody Archipelago. Beltz saw the Golden Lion's flagship for the first time.

Perhaps because it was still early, or perhaps because Beltz had taken all the treasure of God Valley, Shiki had not yet assembled the fearsome flying fleet he knew, and only had this one ship.

Even so, the ship still had a number of pirates, most of whom looked fierce, and some of them had a powerful aura.

Seeing that the ship was full of vicious criminals, Vegapunk and Rukia couldn't help but feel nervous.

The former felt remorse and began to doubt whether he had been too impulsive in leaving with Beltz. But it was too late to go back to Du Feld, and he could only secretly pray that Beltz hadn't lied to him.

"Boss, who are these guys?" A pirate shouted as soon as they boarded the ship.

"Listen up, all of you!" Shiki, cigar in mouth, boomed, "His name is Beltz, and from today onwards, he's my first mate! Anyone who disagrees can challenge him anytime! Win, and the first mate position is yours!"

"But before you take him down, you all have to respect him as you would me, understand?!"

"Oh my god!! First mate!!"

"This kid doesn't look very sturdy, can he handle it?"

"I'm the first mate! I challenge you!"

Listening to the pirates' deafening roar, Beltz sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.

"When did I agree to be your first mate?" he whispered behind Shiki.

"What do you know?" Shiki replied coldly without turning his head. "On my ship, I'm the one who calls the shots! You want to learn Haki? Don't expect me to teach you step by step. Want to learn? Then you'll have to fight these guys first!"

After speaking to Beltz, he turned to his men and announced loudly, "Listen up! The challenge is unrestricted—poisoning, sneak attacks, assassinations—do whatever you want! I only care about the results!"

"Ooooooo!!!"

Looking at the group of pirates who had fallen into a frenzy, Beltz sighed softly.

He knew he was no match for the Golden Lion, but he didn't really take this group of henchmen seriously.

However, if it's true, as Shiki says, that any underhanded trick will work—that would indeed be troublesome.

But oh well.

Since you're going to learn, use this method to hone your skills.

If one could awaken Conqueror's Haki during this chaotic battle—that would be ideal.

The large ship took off, and Beltz no longer had to transform into a blue dragon and fly in the sky.

He, Rukia, and Vegapunk were all placed in adjacent rooms.

Rukia's arrival excited everyone on the ship.

After all, they're all rough guys, and now that a cute girl has boarded the ship, their eyes are practically sparkling with hearts.

Rukia had never seen such a scene before, and she left somewhat timidly.

However, Rukia doesn't really fit the aesthetic standards of this world, since in other people's eyes, Rukia is still a child.

They like women with big breasts and perky butts; Rukia's innocent elementary school student figure is just something they find cute.

The three of them would spend the next period of time on this flying ship.

The final destination is Wano Country, but we need to buy some things along the way, and we also need to go to Beehive Island to take down that guy Wang Zhi!

However, Beltz doesn't need to do this himself; that guy Shiki will probably handle it.

While Belz and Rukia were in the world of One Piece, the Soul Society of the Bleach world was shrouded in a heavy gloom.

Within a few days, thousands of Shinigami were demonized. Half of them were imprisoned, and the other half were taken to the Twelfth Division's Technology Development Bureau, where Mayuri Kurotsuchi personally oversaw the research.

However, even this scientific genius was unable to find a solution in such a short time.

This means that in the foreseeable future, these Grim Reapers will continue to maintain their terrifying demonic form, becoming ruthless and indifferent to even their own family.

Nearly one-third of the Gotei 13's fighting force was thus lost.

When Sixth Division Captain Byakuya Kuchiki returned to the Soul Society after completing his mission in Rukongai, this was the devastating news he heard.

Even the Sixth Division, known for its strict discipline, suffered considerable casualties.

However, his handsome face remained completely expressionless.

Looking at Ukitake before him, Byakuya Kuchiki said calmly, "You didn't come all this way just to say this, did you?"

He was on his way to the First Division at that moment.

He had just returned to the Soul Society after carrying out a mission in Rukongai.

Then they received a notice from the team leaders' meeting that all the team leaders had to go to the First Division for a meeting.

While they were walking, Fuzhu ran over to him and told him about the things that had happened recently.

"—" Upon hearing this, a hint of guilt flashed across Ukitake's face, and he lowered his head slightly: "It's about Rukia—"

He hesitated.

"If she also becomes a demon, just deal with her according to the procedures. There's no need to ask my opinion," Byakuya said calmly, clearly misunderstanding that Rukia had been demonized like the others.

"No, Byakuya," Ukitake raised his head, his expression grave, "Rukia—she was kidnapped by Hollows."

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To put it mildly, they were kidnapped; to put it bluntly—their chances of survival are slim!

In that instant, a very subtle change appeared on the face of this man who was usually inscrutable and whose emotions had even been questioned.

However, the change was fleeting, and he quickly returned to his usual cold demeanor.

"Is that so?" Byakuya replied softly, his voice low. "This is her own fate. If anyone is to blame, blame her own incompetence."

"Byakuya!" Ukitake hurriedly stepped forward. "Rukia may not have met with misfortune! Giving up now is too early. I'm preparing to ask the Captain-Commander for permission to personally go to Hueco Mundo—"

"Save your breath, Ukitake," Byakuya interrupted him calmly. "What can you possibly do in your current state?"

"Kushiki Rukia is a member of the Kuchiki family. Whether to abandon her or rescue her is naturally up to our Sixth Division to handle."

"What did you say? Rukia is a Shinigami from the 13th Division!"

"You, as the captain of the 13th Division, failed to protect your subordinates, didn't you? Didn't your vice-captain and the third seat do the same?"

Although Byakuya Kuchiki usually appears cold and aloof, and he treats Rukia the same way, she is, after all, Hisa's sister whom he entrusted to him, and Byakuya has long since accepted this feeling deep down.

However, since he had sworn to uphold his noble duties and would no longer show favoritism, he remained cold and indifferent to Lucia.