Man in Pirates: Robin is my cousin? Chapter 056

Several days later, before reaching Baltigo, the group encountered the Marines instead.

The sun was shining brightly that day. Ginny and Bonney were resting in the ship’s cabin, while Ranpo came onto the deck to stretch his body.

[Ding! Yamato has arrived home safely. Congratulations to the host for completing the mission and receiving the following rewards: Kaido’s favor + Random Rokushiki Skill Level Up Card * 1 + 48888 experience points!]

The system’s sudden prompt startled Ranpo. Yamato was already home?

He had almost forgotten about the choice mission he accepted two years ago.

This sudden reward was a bit exhilarating. He wished the system would give him more such benefits!

Ranpo’s expression turned strange as he checked the rewards given by the system.

[Kaido’s favor: You prevented Yamato from being obsessed with playing Kozuki Oden, which shocked Kaido. He decided to secretly remember this favor. As long as it doesn’t violate public order and morals, he can fulfill one of your requests~]

“What the hell does ‘doesn’t violate public order and morals’ mean?” It sounded weird.

Never mind, he couldn’t be bothered to dwell on it.

Ranpo swiped his finger, and the classic golden small card appeared in his hand.

Random Rokushiki Level Up Card. His Haki and physical techniques were already strong enough, so the improvement in combat power from Rokushiki was no longer significant.

But it was better than nothing; even an insignificant improvement was still an improvement.

He silently willed to use it.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host…]

Huh? Did it freeze?

Ranpo was slightly stunned when the system didn’t respond for a long time.

[Tekkai Level + 1!]

“Fuck!”

Ranpo inwardly cursed. A powerful force exploded within his body, instantly pouring into his limbs and bones!

With a flash of his figure, Ranpo leaped into the sea.

Ranpo sank into the sea, his face contorted in a grimace. His body shook, instantly tearing his clothes. Veins like coiled dragons bulged on his skin.

His entire body turned crimson, and his body temperature began to soar, causing even this small patch of seawater to boil.

His skin pores opened, and reddish steam erupted, mixed with dark impurities, all expelled from his body.

Muscle-tearing pain spread throughout his body, like a marrow-cleansing and body-tempering process, as intense energy repeatedly washed over his flesh.

After more than ten minutes, the energy in his body was finally exhausted, and the pain subsided, replaced by terrifying strength and defense.

Ranpo clenched his fist. Fifty to sixty meters below the surface, he suddenly threw an uppercut, and the terrifying force drove the ocean currents, creating a towering wave!

Like the Knock Up Stream they had ridden, it soared into the clouds! The scene was spectacular.

Fortunately, their ship had already sailed some distance; otherwise, they could have landed on a Sky Island right where they were.

“Phew…!”

Surfacing from the sea, Ranpo let out a long breath, clenching his fists and feeling the changes in his body.

He had only thought in his head that Rokushiki wouldn’t give him much improvement, so why did it have to be Tekkai?

How could he hit a one-in-six chance?

When did he get such luck?

Ranpo strongly suspected that the system did it on purpose. What “Random Rokushiki Level Up Card”? It was clearly a “Tekkai Level Up Card”!

Complaining aside, the maxed-out Tekkai was genuinely powerful!

Although his physique hadn’t changed much, he could clearly feel that his weight had increased by at least five times.

The density of his muscles and bones far exceeded what it was before.

Now, he declared himself the strongest creature on the surface of the Pirate World. Who agreed and who opposed?

Returning to the ship, he saw Ginny and Bonney standing at the cabin door, anxiously searching around. They only relaxed when they saw him.

“Mr. Belial, where did you go?” Ginny asked.

She had thought Ranpo suddenly changed his mind and quietly ran away.

“Went for a swim, cooled off a bit,” Ranpo replied, pointing to his wet hair.

“Da…ddy…”

Bonney’s soft voice suddenly came from the corner of the door.

“Hahaha, little Bonney can talk!”

Ranpo walked over, picked up Bonney, and pinched her cheek.

“Little thing, so cute.” ⚈₃⚈

“It seems Bonney really likes Mr. Belial. Her first word was ‘daddy’.”

Ginny couldn’t help but pout, feeling a bit jealous.

Bonney’s first word wasn’t “mommy,” which made her feel inexplicably sad.

Just as Ginny was feeling jealous, a tremor came from dozens of nautical miles away, and Ranpo instantly detected the aura of battle.

He gazed into the distance, his golden pupils reappearing, and Marine warships came into view.

A tragedy was unfolding. The Marines were being mercilessly slaughtered, with only a few dozen remaining, their faces filled with despair, screaming hysterically.

Ranpo frowned slightly and handed Bonney to Ginny.

“What’s wrong?” Ginny was startled, sensing that something had happened.

“There’s a battle ahead. I’m going to check it out.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ranpo’s figure flashed, and he disappeared from where he stood.

Only a bewildered Ginny and a laughing, clapping Bonney were left behind.

“Teacher Zephyr!!!”

On the warship, only a dozen or so blood-soaked Marines remained, barely alive.

Not far opposite them was a small island, where the former Marine Admiral, Zephyr, was fighting with one arm against a tall, powerful pirate wielding a naginata.

Blood continuously gushed from his severed arm wound.

Zephyr’s condition was also steadily deteriorating. His face was pale, and his eyes were filled with rage.

“Hurry and go!!”

His gaze was fixed on the pirate in front of him: a curved white mustache, golden hair, and wielding a massive naginata. Aside from his appearance, wasn’t this just a mini Whitebeard?!

How could such a powerful pirate appear in the Grand Line?!

“Hehehehehehe! Good son, this is the former Marine Admiral, ‘Black Arm’ Zephyr. Kill him! Then you can prove to the world that you are Whitebeard’s son!”

A withered, short old woman stood by, commanding Whitebeard Jr.

She was covered in gold and silver jewelry, as if afraid others wouldn’t know she was rich.

“I am Whitebeard’s son! I want to gain my father’s recognition!”

Whitebeard Jr. sniffled, his arm muscles bulging, and his naginata was covered in pitch-black Armament Haki as he swung it fiercely at Zephyr.

One strike landed on Zephyr’s black arm, pushing him back dozens of steps.

Zephyr gritted his teeth, his forehead covered in sweat.

His stamina was exhausted, and the aging of his body had ultimately taken away his strength. Coupled with various old injuries, he was no match for Whitebeard Jr.

Was he really going to die? So be it. His dereliction of duty meant death was not unwarranted. At least Ain and the others could escape.

“Go! Son, he’s done for! Kill him!” Miss Bakkin ordered Whitebeard Jr.

Whitebeard Jr. swung his naginata, leaping high, about to end Zephyr with one blow.

Just then, Ain and Binz suddenly appeared in front of Zephyr, pulling him away.

Binz slapped his hands on the ground, and countless green branches sprouted from the earth.

However, they couldn’t hold for even a second before being completely destroyed.

“Bang!!”

The naginata slammed into the ground, sending all three flying!

“Didn’t I tell you to leave?! Why did you come back!” Zephyr roared, his face filled with despair. Did they really have to be completely wiped out?!

“Teacher Zephyr! If we die, we die together!”

Ain’s face was resolute. They were soldiers personally trained by Teacher Zephyr; they would only fight to the death, never flee!

She pressed her hands against Zephyr’s body, activating her Devil Fruit ability, the Return-Return Fruit!

“Pfft!”

A mouthful of blood spurted out, but Ain ignored it, continuing to use her ability.

She had already used her ability on Zephyr before. Trying to continue using it beyond the twelve-year reversal limit clearly exceeded her capabilities.

“Alright, Ain, stop using your ability.”

Zephyr endured the intense pain and stood up, swaying his body. “I’ll hold him off. You all take the chance to escape. Don’t hesitate any longer, this is an order!”

“But Teacher Zephyr…!”

“Ahem, uh, do you need any help?”

A strange voice interrupted the two. Ranpo suddenly appeared, looking at the surrounding scene, and inwardly thought: Looks like I’m a bit late.