Chapter 120: A Moment of Rage for the Sea King [First Update]

The massive hull of the Ark Maxim descended from the sky, slamming into the battlefield and kicking up waves tens of meters high. This spectacle was broadcast live to every corner of the world via countless Den Den Mushi.

At the final moment, the Ghost Hunter, Shu Mingyuan, had finally made his entrance in an unimaginable fashion.

In the stunned gaze of all who watched, a bolt of electricity severed the towering water column, shattering the massive iron cage that held the Sea King captive.

Seeing his familiar master, the Sea King’s crimson pupils betrayed a look of excitement. It let out a roar, struggling with all its might to break free from the cage and plunge into the ocean. Once it touched the seawater, capturing it again would be an impossibility.

"You silly beast, why didn't you run away after I suddenly disappeared? You've suffered enough being caught, haven't you?" Shu Mingyuan chuckled softly. "But I’m here now. Leave the rest to me; you've had a rough time these days."

"Keep an eye on my ship! Don't let it get destroyed; there's only one of these in the entire world."

Looking at the crisscrossing wounds covering the Sea King’s body, the rage that had been building in Shu Mingyuan’s chest erupted. An invisible aura burst forth from his body, surging toward the heavens.

Shiryu of the Rain flicked his hand, deflecting the incoming pressure. He looked at Shu Mingyuan with a grimace. "Ghost Hunter, I've waited a long time for you. You're finally here. This time, I won't let you get away."

"Who told you I was planning to run? You hurt my pet, and this matter isn't going to end so easily."

Shu Mingyuan spoke with a faint, indifferent tone, clearly holding the surrounding navy soldiers and the two aces of Impel Down in utter contempt.

BOOM!

After a brief commotion, the ten warships surrounding Impel Down converged, firing dozens of cannonballs in unison at the Ark Maxim. If they all connected, this unique flying vessel would be destroyed in an instant.

Shu Mingyuan stood with his hands behind his back, not even bothering to glance at the projectiles. The Sea King let out a roar; with a simple flick of its massive tail hidden beneath the surface, a colossal wave rose up, acting as a barrier and intercepting every single incoming shell.

"Well done. But you can't help with the fight ahead. Go far away and just wait for your master’s triumphant return."

Shu Mingyuan interlaced his fingers and shouted under his breath.

"Multiple Shadow Clone Technique!"

Across the vast sea, thousands of phantom-like figures of Shu Mingyuan appeared, each possessing an aura identical to his own.

"Go! Wreak havoc here and let the World Government see that I am not someone they can trifle with at will."

All the shadow clones sprinted across the surface of the sea, charging toward the warships from all directions. The great battle began in an instant, with countless navy soldiers clashing against Shu Mingyuan’s clones.

"Kid, do you really think you can storm my Impel Down by yourself? Do you think you're a Navy Admiral or one of the Four Emperors? We have laid a net of heaven and earth for you today; you have no choice but to die."

Shiryu of the Rain drew his Meito, Raiu. He pointed the black-and-red blade at Shu Mingyuan and flicked his wrist, sending a slash arcing toward him. The latter retaliated with a strike of his own. His blade, Raikiri, seemed to have changed after drinking the blood of the Thunder God; the lightning coating the steel blade shone even more brilliantly.

Legendary blades of the Great Grade or Supreme Grade caliber all possess a certain spirit, let alone Raikiri, which had tasted the blood of the Thunder God twice!

Shu Mingyuan unleashed a sword beam that collided with Shiryu’s slash, both annihilating each other.

"I don't know if I'll die, but I do know that many people are going to die here today."

He placed his palm on the gold kinetic device on the deck of the Ark Maxim. A surge of electricity flowed from his body, and the oars on both sides of the ship began to row in unison. Pulled by an upward force, the massive golden hull of the Ark Maxim began to rise slowly, to the shock of the entire world, gaining speed with every second.

It was actually a flying ship!

Yet, it had been less than half a month since he reached Jaya Island. Where did he acquire such a powerful airborne vessel? The sky lacks the buoyancy of the ocean; to fly, one requires immense power. How did the Ghost Hunter accomplish this?

This was a technology the World Government itself did not possess!

At this moment, Shu Mingyuan became even more mysterious in the eyes of the world's elite. The Celestial Dragons shrieked, demanding the acquisition of the flying ship, and the World Government issued direct orders to Magellan to secure the intact vessel at all costs.

If successful, this technology could change an entire era, granting the World Government the capability for powerful aerial warfare.

Shu Mingyuan dropped from the Ark Maxim into the sea. With chakra coating his soles, he stood motionless upon the ocean surface, looking down at his surroundings.

In this Calm Belt, which should have been a den for Sea Kings, the air was thick with the clash of powerful auras, causing even the beasts of the deep to flee, not daring to surface.

"They say the sea is a graveyard for ability users. Let’s see how many of these navy soldiers remain alive once their warships are gone."

Shu Mingyuan narrowed his eyes, a malicious smile playing on his lips.

"What are you doing, you brat?" Magellan looked at Shu Mingyuan, his voice heavy as a sense of unease spread within him.

Shu Mingyuan stood alone on the sea, yet he did not sink—a feat that defied logic for a Devil Fruit user. If he remained on the ocean, the difficulty of dealing with him would more than double. Once an ability user fell into the sea, they became a complete landlubber, unable to even steady themselves, losing their powers entirely, and eventually drowning.

"Heh, just watch."

On the ten warships, countless clones of Shu Mingyuan grappled with the navy soldiers. Given his current strength, the power of these clones was far beyond that of ordinary infantry.

The decks of every warship were in chaos; abilities and ninjutsu flew, accompanied by piercing screams as navy soldiers were tossed into the sea. The Shadow Clone Technique was the most effective tactic for such a massive group battle, and in terms of sheer numbers, he held the advantage.

Shu Mingyuan stomped on the water, his body erupting in brilliant electric sparks. He transformed into a human bolt of lightning, his speed reaching its peak as he kicked up rows of massive waves along his path.

He arrived at the nearest warship and used Moonwalk to launch himself into the sky. He gripped the hilt of Raikiri with both hands, raising it high as infinite electricity exploded from the blade.

The next moment, his cold voice echoed across the sea.

"Leaf Style Sword Technique: Flash of Lightning!"

A hundred-meter sword beam streaked across the sky. The sea was easily cleaved in two, forming an oceanic waterfall where the surrounding waters poured in, refusing to close!

Under the ravages of this sword energy, with the force of a falling mountain, the navy warship was sliced clean in half.