SWNOVELXO Chapter 94: Chapter 94
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In the distance, just beyond the horizon of the windless sea—
A dreadful sight was unfolding.
A horde of massive Sea Kings had begun a coordinated assault. Their movements were unnatural, almost organized, as they encircled and attacked two serpentine Sea Kings at the center of the formation.
Fangs bared and colossal bodies crashing against one another, the two snake-shaped Sea Kings were clearly at a disadvantage, being overwhelmed by the sheer numbers surrounding them.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, from beneath one of the embattled snake-like Sea Kings, arrows shot out with astonishing speed and penetration.
Each one tore through the thick flesh of the attacking Sea Kings, coated in black—a clear sign of Armament Haki.
ROAR!
Despite the surprise counterattack, the enemy Sea Kings didn't retreat. Instead, the barrage seemed to enrage them even further, inciting a frenzy. Blood oozed from wounds on the serpent Sea Kings as they writhed in pain, nearing their limits.
"That's…"
"The flag of the Kuja Pirates!"
Bai Yu narrowed his eyes, fixing his gaze on the distant ship encircled by the beasts.
Sure enough—
Flying atop the vessel protected by the two serpentine Sea Kings was the distinctive flag of the Kuja Pirates.
The arrows from earlier were unmistakably crafted and launched by warriors of the Kuja tribe.
The Kuja Pirates—led by the notorious Boa Hancock, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea (Shichibukai).
Their base of operations: Amazon Lily, commonly known as Daughter Island, a nation of warrior women in the Calm Belt. Men were strictly forbidden from stepping foot there, and every woman born on the island was raised with rigorous combat training.
Due to such intense upbringing, even ordinary citizens of Amazon Lily were capable of using Haki—both Observation and Armament to a rudimentary degree.
The immense power behind the arrows came from their mastery of Busoshoku Haki, explaining how they pierced even the hide of Sea Kings.
But... the number of Sea Kings here was overwhelming.
"Vice Admiral Bai Yu, that's a Shichibukai crew... Should we intervene?" asked Koby hesitantly, having noticed the flag as well.
The dilemma was clear. On one side stood the Marines. On the other, pirates—yet ones affiliated with the World Government through the Warlord system.
It wasn't so simple as black and white.
Boa Hancock had once joined the Shichibukai not for ambition, but to protect her people—hiding her dark past as a former slave of the Celestial Dragons.
And Bai Yu—
He despised the Celestial Dragons.
To him, they were nothing more than parasites cloaked in the illusion of divine right. Bai Yu's desire to rise through the ranks of the Navy was not for glory, but to uproot the very rot those nobles had infected into the world's system.
He firmly believed that the Void Century—the mysterious, erased 100 years of history—contained truths the Celestial Dragons wished to bury.
Without hesitation, Bai Yu made his decision.
"I'll handle it."
FWIP!
In one swift motion, Bai Yu kicked off the deck.
With fluid grace, he shot into the air, leaping higher and higher, using Geppo (Moonwalk) to traverse the sky—each step propelling him closer to the embattled Kuja ship.
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Meanwhile, aboard the Kuja Pirates' ship—
"It's over… we should've waited for Sonia and Marigold…"
The blonde woman watching the Sea Kings tighten their siege around their serpent protectors was none other than Marguerite, one of the elite warriors of Amazon Lily.
Around her stood familiar faces—Sweet Pea, Aphelandra, and Rindo, all seasoned warriors.
Had Bai Yu been there, he would've recognized many of them instantly.
The names "Sonia" and "Marigold" referred to Boa Sandersonia and Boa Marigold, Hancock's two younger sisters and powerful Devil Fruit users—Python and Cobra models of the Hebi Hebi no Mi.
Originally, the voyage had been planned with both sisters escorting the supply crew. But due to pressure to return with provisions earlier, Marguerite and her unit had departed first—an oversight they now deeply regretted.
Suddenly—
HISSSSSS!
One of the serpent Sea Kings let out a pained scream as a massive bite landed on its flank.
CRASH!
With a devastating impact, the two serpents crashed into the ship's side, unconscious.
ROOOAAAR!
The surrounding Sea Kings surged forward, eyes gleaming with bloodlust. The Kuja ship was now completely exposed.
The warriors gritted their teeth, gripping their bows—knowing resistance would likely end in death.
And then—
"Azure Dragon Slash!"
A calm, commanding voice echoed from above.
FWOOOOOSH!
In an instant, a massive, crescent-shaped slash—dark red and brimming with sword aura—descended from the sky.
SPLASH! SPLASH! SPLASH!
The attack struck with terrifying precision. The heads of three Sea Kings were severed cleanly, fountains of blood gushing into the sea.
Startled, the remaining Sea Kings backed away, momentarily stunned by the overwhelming show of power.
Marguerite and the others froze in disbelief, eyes slowly lifting to the sky.
There, bathed in sunlight, a figure floated midair—his justice coat flapping in the wind, a katana ablaze with dark red flames gripped in his right hand.
Vice Admiral Bai Yu.
"A... Marine?!"
The warriors gasped, stunned to see a high-ranking Navy officer deep within the Calm Belt.
It was rare for Marines to enter this region, even with Sea Prism Stone warships—most avoided the danger unless absolutely necessary.
ROAR!
The Sea Kings, enraged at the loss of their kin, surged toward the lone man in the sky.
Marguerite opened her mouth to warn him—
"Be careful!"
—but Bai Yu only smiled calmly.
WHOOSH!
Several Sea Kings lunged forward.
But in that instant, the dark red flame on Bai Yu's blade flared brighter—his killing intent surged.
SLASH! SLASH! SLASH!
With inhuman speed, Bai Yu moved like a blur, delivering lightning-fast strikes to every Sea King in his path.
Each one fell, cleaved cleanly by his burning sword aura.
It was clear to everyone watching—
This was not an ordinary Vice Admiral.
This was a man who could take on Sea Kings as if they were mere minnows in the tide.
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