Benedict's speed was remarkable.
The distances between islands were covered in mere moments.
Upon landing on the island, Benedict instantly unleashed his aura.
This powerful presence enveloped the entire Ghost Island.
Kaido, who had been slightly tipsy, immediately's eyes widened. He then charged out of his lair, transforming into a blue dragon and soaring into the sky.
"Benedict!"
"Kōzuki Oden!"
Kaido roared, staring at Benedict and Kōzuki Oden standing on the mountain peak.
Shortly after, the three commanders and six flying beasts of the Beast Pirates appeared.
"Genbu Navy Marshal, Benedict."
"He's actually here."
Queen exclaimed in terror, his eyes flickering as he looked at Benedict on the mountaintop.
King, the calamatry of the Beast Pirates, also regarded Benedict with extreme caution.
He remembered how, when he and Kaido had gone to the Genbu Navy base to cause trouble, Saitama had punched him so hard he had nearly died.
Although Saitama was not present now, Benedict was rumored to be even more powerful than Saitama.
Even formidable figures like Shiki the Golden Lion had been utterly defeated.
As one of the Beast Pirates' three commanders, he was no match for Benedict.
Jack the Drought, though he had never faced Benedict, still felt a sense of fear.
"You two dare to trespass on my territory? You're asking for death," Kaido bellowed, glaring at Benedict and Oden.
Benedict smiled at this, saying, "Incorrect, it's three people."
As Benedict spoke, he silently commanded, "System, use the Snake-Snake Fruit, Yamata no Orochi Form, summon special forces."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning special forces - Sima Yi."
Benedict's eyes lit up at this.
A ruthless character.
"With a soul of destruction, overwhelming power."
In the jungle.
A colossal serpentine shadow erupted suddenly.
Its nine heads exuded a terrifying aura.
Sima Yi's figure slowly emerged from the darkness, standing atop one of the heads, radiating the aura of an S-class expert.
Character: Sima Yi
Weapon: Scythe of the Night.
Combat Power: S-Class.
Talent: Deterrence
Skills: Observation Haki Lv3, Armament Haki Lv3, Conqueror's Haki Lv3, Divine Fall Power, Silent Word, Shadow Bite, Barren Domain, Grim Reaper's Descent.
Potential: SS-Class.
Loyalty: 100%
Deterrence: The aura released causes those weaker than Sima Yi to feel fear.
Divine Fall Power: Enhances the user's speed, defense, and strength tenfold in the Yamata no Orochi Form of the Snake-Snake Fruit.
Silent Word: In combat, grants stamina buffs by siphoning the opponent's stamina.
Shadow Bite: Unleashes the nine-headed serpent to attack enemies.
Barren Domain: Releases a special energy that suppresses Devil Fruit powers.
Grim Reaper's Descent: Merges the nine serpents into a divine serpent body, descending from the heavens to inflict severe impact on enemies.
Sima Yi's skills made Benedict unable to help but marvel.
Truly worthy of the Snake-Snake Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Yamata no Orochi Form.
This was indeed the power befitting one of the legendary evil gods.
It had been a waste for Kurozumi Orochi to have consumed it earlier.
Faced with the aura released by Sima Yi, the passive ability of Deterrence immediately took effect.
On the battlefield, everyone except Kaido and the three commanders displayed fear.
Even with this alone, it was a blow to the morale of the Beast Pirates.
Kōzuki Oden's mouth fell open as he saw Sima Yi appear.
He recognized it as the Devil Fruit ability of Kurozumi Orochi.
Not only him, but Kaido and the others also recognized it.
The nine-headed serpent that had appeared was indeed the power of the Yamata no Orochi Form.
"As expected."
"Their guesses were correct."
"You possess the means to seize others' Devil Fruit abilities and have been exploited," Kaido stated grimly, staring at the colossal Yamata no Orochi from the sky before turning his gaze to Benedict.
Benedict smiled faintly, "This doesn't seem to be a secret anymore."
"Yes, this is my ability."
"I hear you're aiming to make the Beast Pirates an all-Zoan pirate crew. You must have many Devil Fruit users, right?"
"Perfect, I've taken a liking to them."
Kaido opened his mouth and unleashed a breath of fire towards Benedict, roaring, "You're courting death!"
However, Kaido's dragon breath did not hit Benedict. Instead, Sima Yi, who had just appeared, unleashed his Devil Fruit ability. Six of the nine heads of the Yamata no Orochi sprayed dark purple energy, completely blocking the dragon breath.
"Do you like black?"
"I can give you a perfect funeral."
Sima Yi's eagle-like eyes fixed on Kaido, a slight smile curving his lips.
"Insolence!"
"You've only just acquired Devil Fruit power, and you dare to provoke our Governor like this? You're seeking death!"
Jack the Drought, hearing Sima Yi's confident words and curses towards Kaido, found it unbearable.
With a roar, he transformed into a colossal mammoth, the size of a mountain, and charged towards Sima Yi.
Sima Yi let out a cold laugh.
Then, before everyone's eyes, the massive Yamata no Orochi began to move at an extreme speed.
Jack the Drought's immense force collided with the mountain, emitting a dull thud.
At this moment, Sima Yi launched his attack from the side.
The nine-headed serpent opened its maw and unleashed an energy attack towards Jack the Drought's abdomen.
Nine dark purple energy blasts descended in unison.
Bang!
Jack the Drought was sent flying by the powerful impact.
"Hahaha, this kind of attack is just tickling me."
"My defense is incredibly strong."
Jack shook his head, stood up, and looked at Sima Yi again, laughing dismissively.
Benedict's lips curled at Jack's words.
Defense?
Incredibly strong?
Heh, this guy hasn't experienced the harsh realities of the world.
Indeed, after hearing Jack's words, Sima Yi's smile became even more sinister.
The Yamata no Orochi moved rapidly. Jack's eyes flashed with cold light. Seeing Sima Yi charging, he raised his massive left foot, intending to crush Sima Yi.
But Sima Yi's agile movement and the serpentine body of the Yamata no Orochi coiled around Jack in an instant.
"Barren Domain."
Sima Yi activated his Devil Fruit ability.
Initially unconcerned by Sima Yi's presence on his body, intending to flatten him with a sideways roll, Jack suddenly felt his Devil Fruit power receding and panicked.
"Damn you, what did you do to me?"
"Why is my Devil Fruit power fading?"
"Get off, get off me."
"Bastard!"