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The situation was beyond his control at the time. If Yi Shuihan really wanted to kill him, there was nothing he could do; at most, he could only seriously injure Yi Shuihan.
"Ding, mission complete, reward issued, please check it yourself." When Hawkeye said "I am not as good as you", Yi Shuihan heard the system notification in his mind, which extinguished his desire to continue fighting.
Eagle Eyes noticed Yi Shuihan's change and didn't know why Yi Shuihan's fighting spirit had suddenly disappeared, but he didn't ask any questions. He was just a little disappointed that they couldn't continue fighting.
Yi Shuihan, who was in a hurry to check the rewards, didn't waste any time and left with the words "See you again someday!" This sudden change in style left Eagle Eye slightly confused for a moment. In the end, he could only smile wryly, shake his head, and leave as well.
"With this experience point, I can also consider raising one of my skills to the extraordinary level. This would probably increase my strength several times over, and I would be much safer." It's not that Yi Shuihan is not strong, but most of the strong people are gathered in this Rogge Town. With his current strength, he can only barely be considered above average.
Leaving aside those general-level monsters, even among lieutenant generals, with the exception of Garp, Yi Shuihan could not defeat anyone who was even slightly stronger.
Yi Shuihan always preferred to underestimate his own strength rather than overestimate it. Underestimating it was one thing, but if he overestimated himself and faced an opponent who was not within his strength range, he would be courting death.
"I wonder if with this extraordinary skill, I'll be able to sweep through the ranks of lieutenant generals?" With this expectation in mind, Yi Shuihan quickly selected the skill he wanted to improve.
Without a doubt, he chose the Flash skill this time, as it would provide the greatest boost to his combat power.
In just a moment, Yi Shuihan's Instant Flash skill improved from the Great Completion to the Perfection, and then broke through to the Extraordinary without stopping.
"Is this the extraordinary? It's on a completely different level from before! Is this really the same skill?" Feeling the insights about the Instant Flash extraordinary ability coming through his mind, Yi Shuihan's lips curled into a smile that continued to widen.
Skill Name: Instant Flash (Transcendent):
Rank: Bronze I
Description: Instantly bursts forth with 5 times its original speed.
Extraordinary special effects: Penetrates 20 meters without ignoring obstacles
"
Chapter 13, The Great Era Begins
The speed of improvement actually increased from 3 times to 5 times. It should be noted that it is more and more difficult to improve the speed as you go on. It may seem like it only increased by 2 times, but the effect it can have is vastly different.
The extraordinary special effects completely shocked Yi Shuihan. Ignoring obstacles at a height of 2 meters was beyond the realm of ordinary people and completely defied basic common sense.
Although 20 meters is not long, it is more than enough for Yi Shuihan now. With this feature, it will be a piece of cake to break through any encirclement or to get out of any place he is trapped in.
The improvement in strength brought him strong confidence. Now, Yi Shuihan could even say that he was not afraid of fighting anyone who was not a general.
"Oh right, there's also a skill from the Eagle Eye Peak event!" Yi Shuihan quickly checked what skill he had obtained.
"Sword Qi (Perfect)! It's actually this skill, Bronze Level 1. It unleashes sword qi based on the user's basic attributes? Another powerful skill." Although it's probably not Hawkeye's most powerful skill, Yi Shuihan is satisfied. This skill is perfect for him right now; all he needs is a wide-range ultimate move.
Not knowing how many meters of sword energy he could unleash with a single strike, Yi Shuihan couldn't help but recall the image of Hawkeye unleashing a sword energy thousands of meters long during the Marineford War, and felt a surge of anticipation.
In the end, Yi Shuihan couldn't suppress his curiosity and found a secluded spot to thoroughly experience his enhanced strength. He didn't settle for a hotel until it was almost dark.
The next day, Yi Shuihan arrived on the street early. He hadn't had a chance to properly explore Rogge Town yesterday, so he planned to familiarize himself with it today.
Only by becoming familiar with Loguetown can he avoid being completely clueless if something unexpected happens. He believed that the day the Pirate King was executed would be peaceful.
Adhering to the principle of keeping a low profile, no dramatic incidents have occurred. It is evident that everyone is trying their best to restrain themselves during this period. Suppression is unavoidable, but in other aspects, things are better than at any other time. However, this is only a superficial phenomenon. As long as a spark is ignited, a shocking change will occur.
In the original work, the "Flame D. Roger" refers to Gol D. Roger's last words before his death, which were incredibly powerful and directly ushered in a new era.
Early in the morning, the square was already packed with a large crowd of people. These people included local civilians, merchants, pirates from outside the area, and representatives of various forces. It was a mixed bag of people from all walks of life.
Everyone turned their gaze toward the end of the square, where Gol D. Roger was about to appear.
It made no sound at all, which seemed very strange, yet also so natural.
"Pat-pat-pat-pat-pat..."
Finally, amidst everyone's anticipation, a tall figure gradually appeared before them.
Although he was handcuffed and about to be publicly beheaded, he showed no awareness of being a prisoner. He walked with the air of a king inspecting his subjects, head held high and eyes radiating authority. Every step he took seemed to tread on people's hearts, exerting immense pressure on them.
"Captain!" A red-haired boy in the crowd had a complicated look in his eyes. He was Shanks, one of the future Four Emperors.
"Gol D. Roger, he truly deserves the title of Pirate King. We should all strive to be like him to make our lives worthwhile!" Another boy looked at Gol D. Roger with envy in his eyes.
"Old friend!" Somewhere in the Navy, Garp, still in his prime, murmured to himself. His relationship with Gol D. Roger could be described as both enemy and friend. Although they were on different sides and had even fought each other many times, they secretly respected each other and could be considered close friends.
Ordinary people looked at Gol D. Roger with fear. Although they knew that Gol D. Roger was about to be executed, they would only know what it was like to face him. He was like an emperor, making people want to submit unconsciously.
Yi Shuihan was also filled with shock in the crowd, but since he was prepared, he quickly recovered.
"The Pirate King? I'll surpass him sooner or later. My goal isn't just to be the strongest in one world, but to conquer the mysteries of all the universes!" At this moment, Yi Shuihan made his goal clear: to become stronger and become the strongest.
Countless people were disheartened and fell into silence at this moment because of Gol D. Roger, or their confidence was ignited and they became unstoppable.
The short distance of a few hundred meters, which should have been covered quickly, felt like an eternity for everyone. When Gol D. Roger finally reached the execution platform, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, as if they had just survived a great battle.
"Is it about to start?" Just as Yi Shuihan had this thought, someone in the crowd shouted loudly.
"One Piece, where did you put your treasure? Does One Piece really exist?"
"Not good? Execute him immediately?" A loud shout came from Sengoku, who looked anxious, as if he had thought of something.
Logically, the executioners next to Gol D. Roger should have acted immediately, but they stopped abruptly as soon as they made a move, and if you looked closely, you would see the blankness in their eyes.
The Pirate King truly lives up to his name; his strength is unfathomable. With just a thought, he plunged the two into brief confusion. Moreover, if he wanted to run away now, the Navy would most likely be unable to do anything to him.
Fortunately, he didn't have that idea. He was already at the end of his life, and there was no point in running away. Besides, he had voluntarily surrendered himself. His goal was to start a new era in this place where everyone was watching.
"Want my treasure? You can have it all. Go find it! I've left all my treasure there." The voice somehow made itself audible throughout the entire town of Loguetown.
The next thing to happen was obvious: his words ignited people's ambitions, and from then on, people would flock to sea for One Piece.
On the Navy side, many people had also considered the future situation, and their expressions were not good. They thought that after publicly executing Gol D. Roger, the world would be peaceful for a while, but they did not expect this outcome.
"The Great Pirate Era has begun." Just as Yi Shuihan was thinking this, planning to leave after watching Gol D. Roger die.
"Ding, the scenario meets the requirements, system task issued:"
Title: Let the World Know You
Task Description: Do something that will shock the world within 3 minutes and make your name known throughout the globe.
Rewards: Issued based on completion status.
Failure penalty: Immediately remove one skill.
"
Yi Shuihan gave a bitter smile. So they really wouldn't let me be a handsome man in peace?
Chapter 14, Let Go of That Pirate King
Three minutes is not a long time, and Yi Shuihan has no time to think too much. This is the time to test his decisiveness.
While he was thinking about how to complete his mission, Gol D. Roger on the execution platform, having already achieved his goal, stopped paying attention to the executioners beside him. The two recovered executioners finally raised their knives.
Just as Gol D. Roger was about to be killed, Yi Shuihan finally made up his mind. Since the system wanted him to be high-profile, then he would be high-profile to the end.
"Release him!" A loud shout echoed throughout the square, causing even the executioners to stop.
Everyone turned their gaze toward the direction from which the sound came, wanting to see who was so bold. When they saw a stranger's face, they were all slightly taken aback.
Shock, doubt, admiration, disdain, and incomprehension—all sorts of gazes were directed at Yi Shuihan, making him the center of attention.
To be honest, it was impossible for Yi Shuihan not to be nervous with so many people watching him. This was the first time in his life that so many people had been watching him.
Fortunately, the system gave him confidence, preventing him from showing weakness. To others, this performance would appear as confidence, and such a person would either have a powerful background or be a fool. So, what kind of person is Yi Shuihan?
"Disappeared? How could that happen?"
"Look, there he is!"
"A Devil Fruit user? Or someone with spatial abilities?"
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Yi Shuihan decisively used his Instant Flash to show off. His extraordinary ability to ignore obstacles made his movement extremely mysterious, instantly attracting a lot of attention.
Spatial abilities are clearly high-level. People who originally thought Yi Shuihan was just a clown have begun to take him seriously. Putting aside everything else, his current performance alone is enough to make them look at Yi Shuihan with new respect.
"It's him!" Eagle Eye in the crowd recognized Yi Shuihan, his eyes showing surprise, and like everyone else, he wanted to know what Yi Shuihan was going to do next.
Even the Pirate King Gol D. Roger, who had been quietly waiting to die, raised his head and looked at the suddenly appearing boy with interest.
Yi Shuihan moved with lightning speed, arriving 50 meters away from Gol D. Roger as if he were teleporting. His expression was relaxed and natural, as if he were taking a leisurely stroll.
"Halt!" A golden light flashed from afar and arrived in front of Yi Shuihan. It was none other than Kizaru, the future Admiral, the owner of the Logia-Glint Fruit, a guy who was said to be able to reach the speed of light.
Although Kizaru's expression was solemn, it was clear that he was not particularly wary of Yi Shuihan. As the fastest member of the Navy, he had the strongest ability to survive, and his speed was no less than that of Yi Shuihan.
Looking at Kizaru blocking his way, Yi Shuihan's expression remained unchanged, but he was inwardly groaning. Kizaru's speed was indeed a major problem that he couldn't solve right now, and in addition, he hadn't learned Haki, so he was completely helpless against Logia-type users.
"Little monkey, bring him over here!" Just as Yi Shuihan was thinking about how to phrase it, Gol D. Roger's voice rang out. Although his tone was calm, it was full of an unquestionable authority.
Although he knew he couldn't do anything to Gol D. Roger right now, Kizaru's expression still changed drastically. He turned around and looked at Gol D. Roger with great apprehension, "You..."
"What?" Gol D. Roger's eyes widened, and Kizaru immediately felt an invisible pressure acting on him, his body became extremely stiff, and even his thoughts became somewhat sluggish.
Fortunately, the oppressive aura came and went quickly, preventing him from making a fool of himself.
So strong! Is the gap still so big? Despite his resentment, Kizaru slightly turned aside, seemingly to make way for Yi Shuihan.
Gol D. Roger is a dangerous person, and he doesn't want to be killed outright. He can only pray that nothing unexpected happens.
Sengoku and the others also noticed the situation here. They frowned slightly but did not take any further action. They knew about Gol D. Roger's situation and did not believe that he would escape.
“It’s strange, I can’t see through what you’re thinking!” Gol D. Roger’s tone was strange, and his gaze toward Yi Shuihan was full of curiosity. This was the first time he had encountered such a situation since he had comprehended the ability to hear the voice of all things. In the past, no matter who it was, even if they were stronger than him, he could vaguely sense some of their thoughts.
It's obvious that Gol D. Roger didn't think Yi Shuihan was stronger than him, so much so that his Listen to the Voice of All Things had no effect. That's why he told Kizaru to step aside, wanting to really talk to Yi Shuihan.
Upon hearing Gol D. Roger's words, Yi Shuihan was overjoyed and quickly connected the dots to the system. He was very satisfied with this, as he didn't want anyone to know what he was thinking.
"Isn't it normal not to know what others are thinking? On the contrary, it would be strange if they could know," Yi Shuihan retorted.
Gol D. Roger was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter, "Yeah! It would be strange if you knew!"
"So, young man, what do you want to do? I can tell you're not here to save me." As expected of someone who could become the Pirate King, even without his special abilities, he saw through Yi Shuihan's actions and knew he wasn't there to save him.
He didn't know Yi Shuihan at all, and he had already told the others not to come to rescue him. He could even tell that Yi Shuihan was somewhat unwilling, as if he was being forced.
"It's simple. I came here to test my sword skills. I chose you because you're the one they chose. Besides, being killed by them would be an insult to you, wouldn't it?" He stated his purpose quite frankly.
That's right, this was Yi Shuihan's plan, with him personally acting as the executioner.
"Oh! So what difference does it make if you die by your own hand?" He didn't feel angry because Yi Shuihan wanted to kill him; instead, he became even more curious.
"Yes, I guarantee you'll be satisfied with how you die, and dying by my hand won't be a disgrace to you, because I'm the man destined to surpass you!"
"What ambition!" Gol D. Roger laughed again. He could tell that Yi Shuihan was being sincere, but he couldn't understand where Yi Shuihan got such confidence from.
"Okay! I agree, but if I'm not satisfied, I'll avoid you." Gol D. Roger was also curious to see what Yi Shuihan would do next. For him now, it didn't really matter who he died at his hands, so he simply agreed to Yi Shuihan's suggestion.
They didn't deliberately lower their voices during their conversation, so almost everyone with some strength heard it, causing an uproar and filling the air with disbelief as they looked at Yi Shuihan.
Chapter 15, Strength Soars
"What? His goal is actually to personally eliminate..."
"What a brave young man!"
"I'm impressed. That's truly impressive. He dares to do what others don't. Isn't he afraid of retaliation afterward? Roger has many strong friends."
"..."
It has to be said that Yi Shuihan was incredibly audacious. If he had actually killed the Pirate King with his own hands, he would have become a household name.
For Yi Shuihan, killing the Pirate King had both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it showcased himself to the world and gained a good reputation. If he were to join the World Government or the Navy in the future, no one would suspect that he was an undercover agent, and he could be promoted very quickly.
On the one hand, pirates would definitely try every means to kill him and make a name for themselves, and on the other hand, the group of people who were on good terms with Roger would not like him much and would not hesitate to kick him when he was down if given the chance.
Of course, Roger has already promised Yi Shuihan, so if Yi Shuihan does a good job later, for example, Shanks and the others won't bother him. On the contrary, he will definitely be in trouble. He doesn't care about Shanks and the like now, but Rayleigh is definitely qualified to teach him a lesson.
Well, regardless of what others thought, no one came out to stop him. Anyway, Roger was going to die, and the Navy didn't mind giving this opportunity to Yi Shuihan. They were also worried that if they didn't give it to him, something might happen to Roger. Besides, the current situation was already out of their control, and it couldn't get any worse.
"Then I shall begin!" With that, Yi Shuihan silently gripped his wooden sword, a terrifying aura brewing within it.
At the same time, music began to play in the void, the opening theme of One Piece, "One Day," which Yi Shuihan had listened to countless times.
"The sky is empty when the rain is falling
Who is behind the scenes?
「强くなりたい」って金风に杀えた「ありがとう」
Servant is strong and strong
やっぱりまだ歩いていくよ
さあ行こう立ちstopまることなく流れる时にnegativeけないように
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