Starting with Contracting with Red-Haired Shanks

Facing Ye Yu's mocking words, Lin Muxue and the other nine prodigies looked extremely grim.

They were either captains or executives of top-tier pirate crews, each having consumed a top-tier Devil Fruit. Yet, they were now utterly humiliated.

Ten of them had launched a counterattack together, only to be sent flying and injured by a single slash from Ye Yu. And with so many people watching, the shame was unbearable.

Just moments ago, they had been reluctant to gang up on him, fearing it would be disgraceful, and had argued over who should take on Ye Yu. But now, Ye Yu had ruthlessly slapped them in the face.

This left them furious, humiliated, and unable to retort. Recalling their earlier arguments, they realized how foolish they had been.

At this moment, the surroundings fell silent, and the world seemed to hold its breath, as everyone was stunned in place. Ye Yu's single slash had shocked the entire world.

"My God! Unbelievable!"

"I never expected this outcome. I thought Ye Yu would be the one sent flying."

"Ye Yu is too monstrous! Facing ten prodigies who've eaten top-tier Devil Fruits, he still managed to gain the upper hand!"

"I thought this move was just named impressively, but its power is equally terrifying. Even a god would have to dodge! The price they paid for not dodging was being sent flying and injured."

"Can a Non-Ability User really be this strong? If he had sent six prodigies flying, it wouldn't have been as shocking, given that Ye Yu has contracted seven Non-Ability Users. But this slash sent ten flying!"

"I originally thought that the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew, facing the massive alliance of four pirate crews, was at a significant disadvantage and would surely be defeated. But before the battle even began, Ye Yu's slash gave them a harsh warning."

"Can one really be this strong without relying on abilities?"

…

While shocked, many were also excited, as this meant that hard work could still yield results and lead to an increase in strength.

The members of the Dominant Feather Pirate Crew were ecstatic, raising their arms and cheering.

"The Captain is mighty!"

"The Captain's slash was so cool!"

"They were all pushing and shoving, unwilling to team up, acting all high and mighty. Now, the Captain has ruthlessly slapped them in the face. So satisfying!"

…

Xia Ling exclaimed in amazement, "I thought I had a clear understanding of the Captain's strength, but now I realize I didn't."

The true power Ye Yu displayed left the executives in awe and the crew members invigorated, their morale soaring. Despite the apparent disadvantage, Ye Yu's slash acted like a stimulant, giving them hope.

On the other hand, the morale of the four pirate crew alliance dropped slightly. They were shaken, looking at Ye Yu with fear, quickly distancing themselves, afraid of being caught in the aftermath. Those who had been affected by Ye Yu's slash hadn't just fainted—they had fainted with blood streaming from their orifices. Some weaker crew members had even been killed outright.

Lin Muxue and the other nine prodigies, realizing the drop in morale, quickly got up from the ground, their eyes burning with rage, teeth clenched in fury.

Jin Mo roared, "What are you all panicking about!"

"Don't let this one slash shake you. We will win this battle."

"The gap in strength is so vast. The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew can't possibly win."

"Look at our numbers, our lineup."

…

The crew members looked around, immediately feeling a sense of security, though they had indeed been frightened.

Lin Muxue sneered, "Ye Yu, don't get cocky. The reason we were sent flying by your slash was because we were careless, not because we couldn't match you."

Song Ling nodded, "Yes, it's impossible for the ten of us to be unable to block a single strike from you. Your sudden attack was incredibly fast, catching us off guard and forcing us to hastily counter, which is why we were at a disadvantage."

Jin Mo confidently stated, "If we counter with full seriousness, you won't stand a chance."

They comforted themselves with this reasoning, and indeed, their earlier counterattack had been rushed, lacking sustained power, and their attacks hadn't been at full strength.

Wang Quanshi angrily declared, "Ye Yu, prepare yourself to face our wrath!"

Originally, they hadn't planned to join forces, but that single strike had brought them immense humiliation. Not only would the ten of them fight together, but they would also hold nothing back, treating this battle with utmost seriousness!

Ye Yu, high in the air, dove down, his Black Blade Night coated with Conqueror's Haki Coating. Gripping the blade tightly with both hands, he slashed down once more, unleashing another strike...

  "Divine Departure!"

Lin Muxue and the others immediately launched their full-powered attacks. Lin Muxue raised both hands high, her entire body enveloped in raging lightning. She pushed the power of the Lightning-Lightning Fruit to its current limit, and countless thick bolts of lightning shot from her hands, converging to form a furious, roaring thunder dragon that lunged toward Ye Yu in the air.

"Two Million Volts, Thunder Dragon!"

Jin Mo frantically activated the power of the Float-Float Fruit, causing the ground around him to crack and massive rocks to rise and converge, forming an even larger roaring lion's head made of earth.

Song Ling, with Thundercloud Zeus in her right hand and Prometheus in her left, unleashed a simultaneous surge of lightning and fire.

Wang Quanshi opened his dragon mouth, and a scorching blast of fiery heat erupted from it, igniting the air as it surged forward.

Yang Jin, his entire body covered in Armament Haki, transformed into a pterosaur, a black-winged creature that dove upward at incredible speed. Its sharp claws gleamed coldly, and flames surged from its pointed beak as it let out a low roar.

"Slingshot Emperor!"

The others, fueled by their anger, also launched their full-powered attacks. In an instant, a variety of powerful attacks intertwined, clashing against Ye Yu's descending Divine Departure.

The world's attention was once again focused, and everyone held their breath, their eyes glued to the live broadcast, their hearts filled with uncertainty.

Many even believed that Ye Yu would be severely injured this time.

After all, Lin Muxue and the others had indeed been caught off guard earlier, unable to fully unleash their strength. So, even though Ye Yu's Divine Departure was terrifyingly powerful, it still seemed impossible for one person to defeat ten top-tier Ability Users. This time, Ye Yu was likely to be blasted away and injured.

In their eyes, even though Ye Yu was in his prime and hadn't yet reached the weaker period after level thirty, the gap between the two sides shouldn't be so vast.

In that instant, the overwhelming attacks of the ten clashed with Ye Yu's Divine Departure.

BOOM!!

An even more terrifying explosion erupted, as if the entire battlefield had been struck by a massive bomb. A violent shockwave burst forth, wreaking havoc in all directions. Many had already retreated far away, but they were still blown back. Some clung to trees, others retreated to the shore, only to be knocked into the sea. Many Ability Users instantly cried out for help, powerless.

But no one rushed to save them immediately, as all attention was focused on the outcome of this true clash.

All eyes were fixed on the point of impact. The ground where Lin Muxue and the others stood directly caved in and cracked, their bodies sinking deeper into the earth. Meanwhile, Ye Yu, still in the air, continued to dive downward.

Lin Muxue and the other nine were struck with shock, disbelief, and unease as they once again felt the terror of this blade strike, which seemed even more powerful than the previous one.

Their hearts were filled with fear and anxiety.

"We can't lose this time!"

"If we lose now, there will be no excuses left!"

"But why is it so strong? How can Ye Yu's Conqueror's Haki be wrapped around his weapon? What is this? It feels even stronger than the attacks enhanced by Armament Haki. Is there something we don't know?"

"Armament Haki can be wrapped around weapons or attacks, but can Conqueror's Haki do the same?"

...

Without further thought, they felt the pressure above them growing increasingly intense.

Boom!!

Another deafening explosion rang out as their attacks were completely shattered. Ye Yu's blade swung down, and the ground instantly boiled over!

Rumble...

Crack!!

The sound of shattering continued, accompanied by the roar. This single strike carved out a massive crater where Lin Muxue and the other nine stood! Countless wide cracks radiated from the center of the crater, spreading in all directions, with the longest one stretching over two hundred meters, reaching the edge of the shore.

"Ah!"

Screams of pain erupted once more as Lin Muxue and the others were struck into the ground, coughing up blood again, worsening their injuries. Their clothes were torn to shreds, leaving them in an even more disheveled state.

Thud!

Ye Yu landed, looking down at the ten in the deep pit with disdain and mockery.

"You didn't dodge the Divine Departure. Are you more impressive than the gods?"

(End of Chapter)