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Qing You was a little surprised. In her young mind, she had never seen His Majesty personally take action.
In truth, many people in the kingdom knew of His Majesty's immense power; he was the strongest of them all, but just how strong, few could say for sure.
"Hmph, talking big, let's hope you don't make a fool of yourself!" Zeff snorted coldly and followed with a raised foot. Sanji and the others quickly trailed behind.
Before long, Qin Yi stepped onto the deck.
The Sea Restaurant was essentially a massive ship with the dining area housed inside. Standing on the deck, one could see numerous ships of all sizes docked in the distance.
Raising his gaze, Qin Yi looked ahead.
There, a massive pirate ship bearing a skull flag was approaching. A rough glance suggested that there were at least five hundred pirates aboard.
"That's the East Blue's strongest, Dorick Pirate Crew, with a bounty of 35 million. I can't believe they showed up here too." Someone nearby murmured in a shocked tone, fear evident in their eyes.
Zeff came out and, upon seeing the pirate ship sailing toward them, revealed a look of surprise and grim determination.
"Zeff San, would wiping them out be… enough?" Qin Yi raised his hand and pointed at the approaching Dorick Pirate Crew.
Zeff was momentarily stunned, then gave a firm nod. "It would be, but-"
Before he could finish his sentence, Qin Yi was already striding forward.
"Good!"
After three steps, and amid the crowd's gasps, Qin Yi suddenly leapt high from the ship.
Everyone thought he would fall into the sea, but instead, they watched in astonishment as Qin Yi bent his legs slightly and stood steadily on the surface of the sea.
"Oh my god!"
"He's standing on water!"
"How is that possible?!"
A wave of awe rippled through the crowd. Zeff's pupils contracted. Sanji's eyes lit up with amazement.
Everyone's eyes were locked onto Qin Yi as he gradually accelerated, running swiftly across the sea's surface.
"What's he doing?"
"Wait, his direction, it's toward the Dorick Pirate Crew!"
"He's gonna stir up trouble!"
More and more people poured onto the Sea Restaurant's deck, gasping like waves crashing one after another.
Zeff clenched his fists tightly. Sanji looked tense.
Qin Yi's speed increased rapidly. His figure turned into a streak of white across the water, spraying droplets and leaving ripples in his wake.
In just a dozen heartbeats, Qin Yi had arrived in front of the Dorick Pirate Crew.
"What is that?!"
"It's a person! What's he trying to do?!"
The pirates aboard the Dorick ship looked on in shock. The burly man wearing a captain's hat at the bow had already drawn his long saber.
In the next instant, Qin Yi stomped down on the water and launched himself into the air.
"He's jumping!"
"He's coming, fast!"
Panic spread among the pirates. Many drew their weapons and prepared for battle.
At the same time, Qin Yi, rising quickly into the air, activated his King's Strength.
"I'll use his power, then," he thought.
Sizzle, Sizzle, Sizzle!
The sound of burning flames erupted from within Qin Yi's body. A blazing crimson fire instantly engulfed him.
"He's on fire!!"
In a blink, Qin Yi reached a height parallel with the Dorick ship's deck. The pirates looked on in horror as he burned like a living inferno.
"Prepare for battle!!!"
The captain barked, realizing something was seriously wrong.
By now, Qin Yi's upward momentum had slowed, and he came to a halt about ten meters above the deck.
"Fire Fist!"
He clenched his right fist and extended it forward. Flames spiraled instantly around his arm, forming a massive fire fist nearly 40 meters wide.
Then, he swung it down hard.
BOOOOM!!!
A thunderous explosion erupted. The gigantic fist crashed down like a titan's blow, slicing the enormous pirate ship clean in half from top to bottom.
Screams of agony broke out as the entire vessel began to sink beneath the waves.
Qin Yi's right fist gradually extinguished its flames, and his figure gently descended back onto the surface of the sea.
With eyes gleaming and a faint curve to his lips, Qin Yi looked calm and confident.
Since Ace had acknowledged Madara as his master, he was now part of Qin's Nation. That meant Qin Yi, when using King's Strength, could naturally access Ace's powers as well.
As for Buggy's Chop-Chop Fruit, Qin Yi was still researching it. If he could fully develop and awaken its abilities, the destructive potential would be truly terrifying.
Compared to the ninjutsu of the Naruto World, the Devil Fruit abilities of the One Piece world were undeniably more convenient, rapid, and diverse in application.
Some of these powers even ignored gaps in strength between users, making them almost impossible to guard against.
When Qin Yi returned to stand before Zeff, the people inside the Sea Restaurant now looked at him with awe and shock.
Privately, many were whispering and trying to figure out Qin Yi's identity. But without exception, no one had a clue.
This man seemed to have just appeared out of nowhere, a complete mystery to all.
"His Majesty is actually a Logia-type ability user?! That's insane!"
Buggy, forcing a wide smile across his face, looked both fearful and sycophantic.
Qin Yi simply waved his hand and looked directly at Zeff.
"Zeff San, can you now rest assured in handing Sanji over to me?"
Zeff's lips trembled. For a moment, he couldn't speak. In his heart, he knew: a Logia user, this kind of figure, was beyond anything he could ever have imagined.
"I give you my word: I will never let Sanji be wronged. I'll train him to be a true man, a powerful expert who can stand tall and proud!"
That single sentence completely broke down the final defenses in Zeff's heart.
For someone like Qin Yi, a powerhouse of such caliber, to make a personal promise… that was enough.
"Whether he leaves with you or not, let Sanji decide for himself."
Zeff turned his back and let out a long sigh.
"Old man…"
Sanji's eyes welled with tears. After so many years together, their bond was no different from that of father and son.
"You've grown up. Some things, you need to decide on your own, and never regret it."
Zeff's back remained turned as he spoke in a deep voice.
"Yeah!"
Sanji nodded heavily, then suddenly closed his eyes. His expression twisted with inner conflict. After a moment, he opened them again, his gaze now firm and resolute.
"Bang!"
Suddenly, Sanji dropped to his knees and knocked his forehead hard against the ground three times, each one echoing.
"For saving my life and raising me, I'll never forget your kindness!!"
Zeff's heart trembled. He closed his eyes tightly, but couldn't stop the tears from flowing.
"Get out of here!"
Two words, choked with emotion.
Qin Yi stood silently, watching the scene unfold, stirred by a strange emotion. In this world, he was beginning to deepen his understanding of bonds and feelings.
Friendship. Passion. Family. Dreams. Courage.
In this short time, Qin Yi had witnessed so much of it.
Half an hour later, Sanji was aboard the Royal Ship.
He was full of curiosity and wonder at the luxury of the vessel, the vastness of the sea, and most of all, at Qing You.
The light in Sanji's eyes never dimmed from the moment he saw her cold, beautiful face.
"I feel like… my world has lost all its darkness."
"It's all light now."
Sanji stared at Qing You with a lovestruck gaze, eyes brimming with affection.
(End of Chapter)