With the addition of Lucas, the battle quickly became one-sided.
In a moment, the battle ended.
Of the 350 pirates Krieg had brought on seven pirate ships, most were dead, and only a small portion had escaped.
Lucas, his hands glowing with a green light, first helped stabilize the injuries of the severely wounded, then said:
“Those with minor injuries, take care of the severely wounded.
Those who can still fight, follow me to hunt down the remaining members of the Krieg Pirates.”
“Roar!” Under Jango’s hypnosis, the Marine soldiers were full of vigor.
As long as they could move, they chose to follow the ship and pursue the enemy.
A hunt for the Krieg Pirates had begun.
This battle lasted for a month, ultimately ending with most of the Krieg Pirates dead and the small remainder fleeing and disappearing without a trace.
This battle also allowed Lucas to officially begin making a name for himself in the East Blue.
He used the lives of pirates, one by one, to build his reputation.
After this battle, Lucas gained a deeper understanding of Gale Swordsmanship.
Half a month later, his strength leaped forward another tier; he had originally thought he would only improve again after taking care of Arlong.
[Name: Saris Lucas (Logia Forest-Forest Fruit)]
[Age: 18]
[Height: 210]
[Physical Strength: ★★★★★★☆]
[Swordsmanship: ★★★★★]
[Devil Fruit Ability: ★★★★☆]
[Plant Mutation, Seed of Corruption (2)]
[ Devil Fruit Ability:
1.
Photosynthesis: Absorb sunlight, store it in the body, recover the body, enhance physique, change the hardness of trees;
2.
Perceive surrounding trees: Sense the situation around trees, just like Mantra;
3.
Plant Growth Acceleration;
4.
Plant Manipulation;
5.
Plant-body Transformation]
[Haki: Conqueror’s Haki (Inactive), Armament Haki (Novice), Observation Haki (Beginner).]
[Skills: Gale Swordsmanship (Advanced), Rokushiki (Intermediate), Bukujutsu / Flying Technique.]
[Current Combat Power: B-]
[Reputation: Rising Fame (Congratulations, you have become a lively loach.)]
The improvement in his strength gave Lucas another chance to draw a prize.
His luck was average this time, and he drew the skill “Flying Technique.”
Perhaps because he frequently used Observation Haki during battles, Lucas’s Observation Haki advanced from Novice to Beginner level.
However, his Armament Haki did not; it seems he still uses it too little.
As for “Gale Swordsmanship,” after stepping into the Advanced level, Lucas could already easily perform steel-cutting, which meant he was now a genuine swordsman.
And he could now use the skill Sweeping Blade.
Recently, while searching for pirates everywhere, Lucas had also been studying Sweeping Blade.
Sweeping Blade is a move that involves moving forward quickly while slashing at the enemy.
Lucas was researching how to combine Sweeping Blade with Rokushiki, and he was also pondering Kuro of a Hundred Plans’ Silent Step skill.
It would be great if he could merge Sweeping Blade and Rokushiki, and also absorb the advantages of the Silent Step skill.
…
Marineford, Marine Headquarters.
Sengoku looked at the two battle reports in front of him, a smile appearing on his face.
“As expected of someone trained by my Marine Academy.
Two major pirate groups in the East Blue have been wiped out.
Tsuru, your eye for talent is still as sharp as ever.”
Hearing this, Vice Admiral Tsuru’s face showed a hint of worry.
Lucas is a good kid, but he wiped out the two top pirate groups in the East Blue in succession without taking a single prisoner.
This child…
his killer instinct is too strong.
“This child, he kills too ruthlessly,” Tsuru said with some concern, fearing that Lucas might develop character issues.
Sengoku nodded upon hearing this: “There is some of that, but he has stabilized the East Blue, so he must be rewarded.
Shuzo recently became a Commander, and with such a great merit, a Captain rank is not excessive.”
Not long after, the news of Lucas’s promotion to Captain was relayed from Marineford to the G5 base in the East Blue.
“Lieutenant Commander, ahead is the floating restaurant Baratie.
Would you like to check it out?” Ensign Zabu’s voice came through at the right moment.
“Red-Leg Zeff, is it?
Let’s go take a look!” Lucas said.
Actually, if he could beat Zeff, he would have liked to take out the two chefs at Baratie.
Those two were also once vicious, wicked pirates.
The Baratie restaurant welcomed everyone to dine, including Marines.
Some Marine officials would come to the Baratie floating restaurant when they had free time to eat, as fighting was prohibited here.
“Welcome, please follow me.” As soon as they boarded the floating restaurant, a fat man with very strong arms and a face shaped like a winter melon greeted them enthusiastically.
This time, Lucas brought thirty Marines up, while the others guarded the warship.
Later, they would bring food back to the others remaining on the warship.
“Why are there so many Marines here?”
When Lucas walked into the restaurant, a pirate asked in confusion.
“Shh, it’s the Shura Swordsman, don’t make a sound.” A pirate recognized Lucas and quickly said.
Lucas scanned the surrounding pirates and then picked up the menu to start ordering.
Afterward, he ordered another 140 portions to go.
Lucas was not short on money.
Of the Berries obtained from exterminating pirates, other than the portion he handed over, he kept the rest.
There were seventy Marines on the warship, two portions per person.
Ordering so much all at once, the Baratie restaurant immediately became busy.
For Red-Leg Zeff, failing to keep up with the speed of customers eating was a disgrace to a chef.
This time, Lucas was also prepared to have a big meal, if it tasted good.
Actually, he didn’t really need to eat much anymore; his Photosynthesis Ability meant he didn’t need to consume food at all.
But there is a saying: only love and food should not be let down.
Well, Lucas admitted, he was just greedy.
Soon, a bowl of noodles was served.
Lucas took a bite, and it was actually quite delicious.
Immediately, he and the other Marines began to eat heartily.
Lucas ate very quickly, and soon, a dozen bowls were stacked in front of him.
About half an hour later, Lucas put down his bowl and chopsticks.
“Finally…
I’m full!”
This sentence made the pirates at other tables heave a sigh of relief.
They were finally done eating; now they should just hurry up and leave.
No one was keeping them here.
“Yo, how lively!”
Just as Lucas finished eating and was preparing to leave, four people walked in.
Seeing the newcomers, Lucas narrowed his eyes.
The person who came in had three scars on his face, was missing an arm, and had a western sword hanging at his waist.
This is…
Red-Haired Shanks, one of the Four Emperors.
Beside him were Benn Beckman, Yasopp, and that fat guy in green-striped clothes who carried a chicken leg wherever he went.
“Grab the stuff, let’s go!” Lucas stood up and said to the other Marine soldiers.
He then walked to the counter and threw 100,000 Berries on it.
The Marine soldiers behind him picked up the food packed for the other soldiers and followed closely behind.
Just as Lucas and Red-Haired Shanks were passing each other, the Red-Haired man suddenly said:
“You are the Shura Swordsman Lucas, right?”