Upon hearing that it was a Non-Ability User, Shi Jian immediately lost interest, his face filled with disdain.
"Hmph, a Non-Ability User, how boring. What about the others?"
The other combat crew members reminded him.
"Don't underestimate our Executive. He is the head of the Executives."
Hearing this, Shi Jian was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter.
"Hahaha, are you kidding me? An Executive, and the head of the Executives at that, a Non-Ability User? I thought the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew was a powerful Pirate Crew, but now even a Non-Ability User can be the head of the Executives? Is he also a relative? Are you related to Ye Yu? I remember there are some decent Ability Users among your Executives. Let them come. Fighting with you is no fun. Or call your Captain, Ye Yu, over."
Sun Long's fighting spirit surged, accustomed to being looked down upon.
"I'm often underestimated, but in this battle, I will show everyone my strength. Without relying on abilities, just with swordsmanship, I can become a powerful figure on the seas!"
Shi Jian had no interest. "As a powerful being, I have no interest in fighting you. I'll find someone strong to fight with, if necessary."
After a pause, Shi Jian looked at Ye Yu on the distant high-rise and became interested.
Glancing disdainfully at Sun Long, Shi Jian was full of contempt.
"You're not worthy to be my opponent. He, on the other hand, might be. Not only is his Conqueror's Haki formidable, but he also defeated Bei Haimi. It seems he's stronger than I imagined and hasn't completely ruined himself. So, you better step aside. I think fighting him might be somewhat interesting."
Shi Jian's fighting spirit surged. Even though Bei Haimi was instantly defeated by Ye Yu, he was not afraid at all but rather found it intriguing.
At the same time, he reached out and touched the nearby high-rise.
In the next moment, Shi Jian underwent a transformation.
"As long as there is stone, it's advantageous for me. With the Stone-Stone Fruit, I can assimilate any rock I touch into a part of myself. I can also take on the appearance and hardness of the stone, making it my own strength. Then, I can transform into a Rock Giant. Even though I'm only at level 14 now, in a place with rocks, my current maximum height can be as tall as a ten-story building, about thirty meters. In the later stages, I might even become as massive as an island."
As he spoke, Shi Jian quickly transformed into a small Rock Giant, indeed as tall as a ten-story building, standing at thirty meters.
At this moment, the first encounter and battle were about to take place here, so many people were watching.
"What's going on with the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew? A Non-Ability User as the head of the Executives?"
"Although Ye Yu's strength surprised us, a Non-Ability User shouldn't be that bad. But after all, Ye Yu has a Contract. Even if Sun Long's Contract as a Non-Ability User isn't bad, it's definitely not as terrifying as Ye Yu's."
"Exactly, and Shi Jian is an Ability User. The Stone-Stone Fruit indeed looks impressive."
"No wonder he's an Executive of a powerful Pirate Crew. Sun Long is definitely no match for him."
...
Meanwhile, Xia Ling and Zhao Yan'er split up to act. Even though they encountered some enemies, they didn't stop. Their goal was to find the enemy's Captain.
Zhao Yan'er was to deal with Sha La, who had the Sand-Sand Fruit, while Xia Ling was to deal with Ye Ming, who had the String-String Fruit.
In such a Pirate Crew battle, it's always best to take out the enemy's Captain first, as the saying goes, "To catch the bandits, first catch the king."
As for Yaksha and some members of the Sandstorm Pirates, even if they encountered each other, they didn't engage in combat. They knew that facing these two powerful Ability Users would be a futile effort.
At this moment, Ye Ming and Sha La were acting separately to naturally avoid any battles. They didn't want to quickly confront Xia Ling and Zhao Yan'er, preferring to conserve their energy for more critical moments.
If they were to expend too much energy or even get injured, there was no guarantee that the Flying Sky and Overlord Pirates wouldn't take advantage of their weakened state.
So, they could only keep moving. Although they were being watched by many through live broadcasts, they didn't feel ashamed for evading and hiding. They considered it a tactical move.
Ye Yu stood on the high-rise building, on one hand to conserve his energy while waiting for the Flying Sky and Overlord Pirates, and on the other hand to let his Pirate Crew demonstrate their might.
He was strong, but not strong enough to single-handedly annihilate all the Pirate Crews in the world. Having a powerful Pirate Crew and strong companions was also necessary. Not only did he need to become the strongest, but his Pirate Crew also had to be the strongest.
This battle would establish the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew's reputation, making it easier to recruit new members.
At this moment, after transforming into a small Rock Giant, Shi Jian grew increasingly confident.
"I've become so much stronger. My ability is too powerful. Being this massive, my defense is also strong. As a Rock Giant, my strength is terrifying. And since my true body is hidden within the rock, you can't even pinpoint it. So even if someone can destroy my fist, arm, or leg, it's useless. The rock can reform upon contact. So, do you understand my terror now?"
Hearing this, the crew members indeed felt it was a tough situation. Their expressions turned serious, and their fighting spirit surged.
"Let's attack together."
Sun Long said solemnly, "Leave one to me."
This surprised the crew.
"Huh? Are you sure?"
Sun Long smiled confidently, "Of course, I am the head of the Executives, after all."
"Alright, we trust you."
They stepped back, not planning to intervene. After all, the Flying Sky and Overlord Pirates would arrive later. Not only did the Captain need to conserve his energy, but they also had to do their best to preserve theirs. They couldn't leave all the pressure on the Captain.
Sun Long drew his swords, holding Wado Ichimonji in his left hand and Sandai Kitetsu in his right, his fighting spirit erupting.
"Come on, big guy."
However, the transformed Shi Jian, now full of arrogance, didn't even glance at Sun Long. Instead, he looked up at Ye Yu standing on the highest building, his fighting spirit rising.
"I feel so strong. I'm not interested in you. When Bei Haimi was acting arrogantly in front of you before, I really wished it was me. Even though Ye Yu appeared and killed Bei Haimi, I still wish I had been there. Because, unlike Bei Haimi, I naturally don't fear Ye Yu! If it had been me mocking you, Ye Yu definitely wouldn't have been able to act all high and mighty. He would have been helpless against me…"
But in the next moment, Shi Jian's words were abruptly cut off.
Originally, his gaze had been fixed on the imposing Ye Yu on the high-rise building. But suddenly, his massive eyes widened, his pupils contracting sharply. In his line of sight, Ye Yu suddenly appeared! Charging at him!
But how? Ye Yu's figure was still on the high-rise building!
Yet in the next instant, the figure on the high-rise dissipated—it was just an afterimage left behind due to Ye Yu's incredible speed!
Ye Yu charged forward, leaping to the top of the Rock Giant Shi Jian's head. His right fist, covered in Armament Haki, smashed down fiercely onto Shi Jian's head!
Boom!!
Crack, crack, crack!!
With a single punch, the Rock Giant's head shattered completely. Every part of his body instantly cracked with wide fissures. With a thunderous crash, the 30-meter-tall Rock Giant crumbled and collapsed.
Shi Jian, embedded in the rock, was smashed into the ground and buried under the collapsed ruins of the stone.
Ye Yu stood atop the rubble, looking down with disdain.
"Just an executive of the Rakshasa Pirates, who do you think you're trying to impress?"
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