Chapter 53 Beginning with Unnamed Swordsman
And just as Nicholas continued reading the newspaper, suddenly a violent tremor came from underfoot.
After the shaking subsided, the people in the tavern were first stunned for a moment, and then all ran outside. The same scene was also happening inside other forces nearby.
"Nicholas, it's time to set off!" Callett appeared beside Nicholas and said.
Nicholas didn't even lift his head, finished reading the newspaper, folded it and placed it on the bar, then stood up and stared at the source of the tremor. "I say, old man, don't be in such a hurry. The one who truly decides the ownership of that Fine Wine has always been the Powerful Figure."
Callett didn't respond to his words, just took a deep puff of his Cigar, stared directly at Nicholas, and slowly said, "Still young, huh? Do you know how many Ships have already set off? For some forces, Life has never been something precious. As long as they can get the Wine God, Life, hehehe."
Hearing these words, Nicholas also realized. Although the Pirate World respects the Powerful Figure, at the same time, the Life of Ordinary People is like an ant. If they can exchange the lives of ants for Fine Wine that can enhance Strength, those Major Power definitely wouldn't mind.
"Let's go, our vanguard has already set off." After speaking, Callett flicked his Cloak and walked directly out of the Bar.
Nicholas picked up the unfinished Wine and drank it down in one gulp, then followed.
After boarding the Ship of the Lawless Zone, Nicholas realized that the outskirts of Qiu Chong Island had already become a tragic Battlefield. Gunsmoke was everywhere, and from time to time, burning Ships sank to the Seabed. Even the Corpses floating in the Sea and the bloody smell had attracted a large number of Sharks.
"Yo, it's already started fighting? Why hasn't anyone attacked us?" Watching the Large Ship of the Lawless Zone sail out of the chaotic battle area, Nicholas asked curiously.
"Hehe, those guys aren't that stupid. Although they are eliminating competitors, they are still clear about who they can provoke and who they cannot. Just like Vultures following behind Wild Beast, those guys will fight to the death for scraps, but they won't have the courage to snatch food from the mouth of a Wild Beast. Moreover, you are as Strongest as a Monster, before arriving at Bask, no one will easily push you to the opposite side." Callett exhaled Smoke.
And with Callett's words, Nicholas could also see the World Government, Marine, and some Major Power's Fleets also directly sailing out from within.
Boom! Accompanied by a loud noise, Nicholas could clearly see a huge fountain appearing on the Sea Surface in the distance.
"It really is spectacular." Looking at the huge fountain in the distance, Nicholas couldn't help but say.
"Hahaha, there will be even more spectacular scenes appearing later." Callett looked at the fountain in the distance that was gradually subsiding and said with a smile.
Soon Nicholas knew what the spectacular scene Callett was talking about was. He saw Water Columns constantly spraying out from the Island in the distance, which looked like a champagne bottle, flowing directly into the Sea along the terrain. Even from dozens of miles away, he could smell the Fragrance of Wine filling the air.
Immediately afterwards, the seawater in the Sea began to churn violently, and then one after another, huge Sea Kings continuously emerged from the Sea Surface, gulping down the Wine on the Sea.
"Are these Sea Kings also here for the Wine God of Bask?" "Of course not. Only those guys from the Wine Connoisseurs' Association know how to find the Wine God. These Sea Kings are just attracted by the Fine Wine. Moreover, for us humans, the Wine God that can improve Physique is just so-so in the eyes of these Sea 'Monsters'. It's far inferior to this large quantity of Fine Wine that fills them up." Callett said with a smile while smoking his Cigar.
Half an hour later, the Sea Kings that had gathered here also began to leave completely. As they left, the Fragrance of Fine Wine that filled the air also became almost imperceptible.
Callett took out a pair of Knuckle Dusters from his pocket and put them on his hands, then said in a deep voice, "Next, the real battle begins."
Hoo~ As Callett's voice fell, a gust of wind blew from the Sea Surface, stirring the hems of their clothes.
Bang!! Almost instantly, the figures of Nicholas and Callett disappeared from the Deck at the same time. Then, between the Sea and the sky, huge fluctuations erupted rapidly. In an instant, the Powerful Figure of various forces slammed into each other, triggering Shockwaves that stirred the surrounding Sea into turbulent waves.
Clang!!! Nicholas himself turned into an afterimage and went straight towards the Celestial Dragons' Ship. After all, other forces were fine, but he was quite displeased with the Celestial Dragons. Just as he was about to land on the Celestial Dragons' Ship, Observation Haki suddenly gave a warning. Then a Black Blade appeared in front of him, colliding with Nicholas's Armament Haki-covered Fist and making a crisp sound.
Crack crack. Nicholas punched forward, pushing against the Blade Edge of the opponent's Sword, making a sound of friction.
"Old man, you're a fresh face." Nicholas said in surprise. Although there are many Powerful Figure and Monsters in the New World, they are not yet rampant. Especially those who play with Swords, Nicholas wouldn't dare to say he knows them all, but at least he would have an impression. But he had no impression of the person in front of him at all.
"Nicholas, Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability User, currently Captain of the Seventh Division of the Rocks Pirates. Your Strength is not weak either." As his voice fell, he changed from holding the Sword with both hands to holding it with one hand. His right hand clenched into a Fist and bent at the elbow, Armament Haki rapidly covered his entire right hand. Then his arm turned into an afterimage, and dense attacks like raindrops struck towards Nicholas.
"Iron Body!" Dang dang dang dang! Nicholas was directly sent flying by this series of attacks. Then, he adjusted his posture in the air, constantly using Moon Walk.
"Oh, Iron Body? Why not use your Devil Fruit Ability? Shouldn't you guys be very reliant on Devil Fruit Ability?" The man holding the Sword sheathed his Sword and then slightly lowered his body, making a Drawing Sword Slash starting stance.
"Your identity isn't a Slave of the Celestial Dragons, is it?" Nicholas didn't answer, but instead asked a question in return.
"No comment." Seeing the other party's appearance, Nicholas also directly summoned a Long Sword in his hand, then instantly disappeared. When he reappeared, he was already in front of that Swordsman.
"Drawing Sword Slash!" Almost at the instant Nicholas's figure appeared, a flash of Sword light directly appeared. Even the water droplets splashed up by the Sea Waves hitting the Ship's hull were directly cut off by the Sword light.
Clang! Nicholas held his Sword in his backhand, and the pitch-black Blade covered in Armament Haki blocked the opponent's Slash.
"Body Technique, Swordsmanship, plus Devil Fruit Ability and Haki. Your ambition is really big." The Swordsman was not surprised that his attack was blocked, and just looked at Nicholas and said seriously.
"No way, it's always good to have more skills. After all, if you don't develop comprehensively, you might be inexplicably targeted." Nicholas smiled. Now he could basically determine that the person in front of him was not a subordinate sent by those Swine Celestial Dragons. Even from the performance of other people on this Ship, this guy had real power in his hands. As for his identity, he also had guesses, but he was not yet sure.
"Since you are a Rumble-Rumble Fruit Ability User, then try my move!" "Lightning Cut!" Saying that, a swift Slash swept towards Nicholas.
Tzz! Tzz! The air seemed to be directly cut open under this Slash.
"Such a sharp Slash is really exaggerated." Nicholas, whose Body was separated from his Waist, couldn't help but say.
"Logia Type is really troublesome. But my attack is not just like this." As the Swordsman sheathed his Sword, the Slash that had passed through Nicholas instantly erupted with a large amount of Sword Qi, engulfing Nicholas.
Clang! Nicholas's Long Sword tumbled and fell from the air, stuck on the Deck. And Nicholas's figure had disappeared.
(End of chapter)