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Chapter 671: Three Parts to the Pirate, Seven to the Master!
Chapter 671: Three Parts to the Pirate, Seven to the Master!
For Uta, one of the top Power Holders, her ability isn't limited to just one island. Through Den Den Mushi and radio broadcasts, she can put anyone who hears her sing a few notes into a hypnotic trance.
And through the Den Den Mushi, those listening around the world also enter her song world, spreading it further.
As for the radio receivers and broadcasts, they don't need to see the visuals; just singing is enough. She loves singing and can synchronize with the spirit world, drawing people into her mental seas with a few songs.
Once everyone in the world enters the spirit world, her dream of peace and happiness can be realized.
"I know the trick to stepping on ants without crushing them."
Sagel extended a finger, "Don't get it wrong. I'm giving you the chance to summon Totemjika. If you refuse, you'll never have another opportunity like this."
"Of course, the famous Worldslider. It's rare for you to attend my concert. How about one more song?"
Uta's lips curved into a smile, and she began, "Bubble Lullaby, my new song!"
Bang!
As she opened her mouth, even before the notes could escape, a beam of light sliced through the door of the captain's cabin on the Damnation Star, and a thunderous figure burst out. The powerful wind pressure swept over Buggy, who was watching the show, causing him to lose control and fall into the sea.
At the same time, rhythmic singing quickly rose, and the beam of light swiftly moved to Sagel's side.
Clang!
Lily, eyes closed and in a deep sleep, raised her sword to strike. However, the thin blade was firmly blocked by Sagel's blackened finger.
Whoosh!
In that instant, the ground beneath Sagel's feet suddenly gave way, turning into sand that spiraled outward. Before Sagel could react, the sand formed into Crocodile's shape, his hand turning into a sand blade that swiftly slashed at Sagel's shoulder.
Clang!
With a sharp sound, the sand blade exploded on Sagel's shoulder. Without turning his head, Sagel's other hand, glowing with Haki, struck Crocodile's head with a hand knife.
Bang! Crocodile's head turned to sand and scattered, quickly spreading to his body, which crumbled and reformed nearby, now with a bloody mark on his forehead.
"Oh? Even the Crown Point Insomnia didn't work. It seems those pulled into the spirit world can't wake up on their own", Sagel remarked in surprise.
That wasn't just a simple hand knife; it was a strike to a secret point, specifically the Crown Point, which can cause convulsions, fear, dizziness, and sleeplessness. As a killing technique, it has negative effects, while the healing effect is its reverse.
This strike was meant to induce 'insomnia,' keeping even the most exhausted person awake. Sagel's attack was calibrated for three days, and if it hit, no amount of fatigue would allow sleep, even for those already asleep.
But ability is a higher form of 'miracle' than technique.
Whoosh!
Just as he thought this, the sound of wind came again, and Mihawk and Hancock attacked from either side.
Mihawk drew his black blade and delivered a horizontal slash, while Hancock, in the midst of a charge, pretended to draw a bow, her fingers pulling a heart-shaped arrow that shot out a barrage of pink arrows.
"Ha!"
This time, Sagel let out a low growl, and Haki burst from his body, forming a barrier that blocked Mihawk's black blade and the pink arrows.
After blocking, his form flickered, and in less than a blink, both Mihawk and Hancock were hit by a small shockwave and sent flying.
"Even abilities can be used."
Sagel glanced at Uta, who was still singing, and praised, "Impressive. Among the Power Holders I've encountered, you are the one who has developed your ability the most. I, Sagel, will call you the second-best in ability development."
Praise when it's due; her ability was indeed well-developed.
As for who the first was?
There was no question.
Uta, who had evolved into singing and dancing, didn't respond, but her voice grew more intense, her eyes showing a hint of urgency. The Pirates on the Damnation Star and the island, who were all in a deep sleep, suddenly jumped up, swarming around Sagel.
Mihawk and Hancock, who had been thrown back, reappeared beside Uta, while Crocodile, now in sand form, appeared above her head, facing Sagel.
Lily once again drew her sword, joining the pirates who had also unsheathed their weapons, launching a coordinated attack.
The bodies were mere puppets; no matter how much damage they sustained, as long as the spirit remained, they could still be controlled. Paralyzing points were ineffective, as the ones controlling the bodies were not the individuals themselves but rather like strings being pulled by Doflamingo. Even with broken bones, they could still move.
Sagel understood the power of this ability without needing to test it. As a Power Holder, it was indeed formidable.
"But just having the ability isn't enough. In the grand sea, there are countless bizarre powers, but the ones who can truly ignore those powers aren't those who counter them, but—"
Sagel extended his hand, clenching it tightly with a vicious grin. "Haki!"
Boom!
A powerful Haki shockwave spread out, instantly blowing away the surrounding henchmen. With his other hand, he caught Lily's sword mid-swing, then deftly flicked it to the side, striking her chest with his elbow. The force of the blow sent her flying, landing precisely in the captain's cabin.
At the same time, he dodged Mihawk's slash by tilting his head, then punched the back of the sword, causing Mihawk's hands to go numb. Just as Mihawk was about to release the hilt, he quickly gripped it again and slashed upward.
Sagel opened his hand, steadily catching the black sword that came slicing down. He kicked Mihawk in the chest with a foot that seemed to pierce through his abdomen, simultaneously pressing down on the blade to wrench it from Mihawk's grasp. With the blade in hand, he swung it to the side, striking Hancock and then spinning to cut Crocodile in half at the waist, turning him into a cloud of sand.
The black sword flew over Uta's head and embedded itself firmly in the ground beside the fallen Mihawk.
"Strength, skill, and experience—on the surface, they all seem to be present, but ultimately, they lack the willpower to lead. A shell without willpower cannot unleash its full potential. If Mihawk were to face me himself, even without Haki, his sword would never be taken from him. For a swordsman, the sword is life."
Sagel shook his head. "Too weak. Summon Totemjika. I want to see what it looks like."
The singing stopped, and Uta took a step back, her expression complex as she stared at Sagel.
Despite being able to hear her song, he hadn't been drawn into her world, indicating that he was a formidable opponent.
In reality, she wasn't as omnipotent, and these world-renowned pirates, like the World's Greatest Swordsman and the Empress, couldn't even block him.
"Why?"
Uta asked, "Why are you pirates so despicable? Many of my fans have written to me about their troubles, and six out of ten are about pirates! Their husbands, wives, children, and wealth have all been lost because of you evil pirates!"
"Six out of ten? Where did you get that data, did you conduct a survey?"
Sagel chuckled. "Three out of ten would be more accurate, but it also shows that some blame is inescapable, even if you try to shift it."
Pirates are indeed vicious and destructive, but to say that they are responsible for sixty percent of the world's suffering is an exaggeration.
The sea is vast, and while Sagel has plundered the first half of the Grand Line, the reality is that he has only raided a few islands. Compared to the countless other islands, it's a negligible amount, simply because these islands are more prosperous and well-known.
Clearly, the blame has been unfairly distributed.
Sagel wasn't one to shift blame, but the nature of being a pirate inherently comes with such characteristics. Some things are unavoidable; once you plunder, certain unexplained accusations will be placed on you.
Of course, major crimes can't be easily shifted. For instance, Sagel never raids banks or financial institutions, and he has warned local banks that if they try to shift the blame, they will face consequences. He isn't without connections in the underworld.
At most, pirates are responsible for thirty percent of the chaos in the world; the remaining seventy percent is the fault of the nobles. If Uta says sixty percent, that means forty percent of the blame is still inescapable.
"So, so I want to create a world of happiness and peace!"
Uta exclaimed, "If everyone is with me, there will be no more conflict, and I am about to achieve this!"
Whoosh!
As she finished speaking, a beam of light streaked toward her, illuminating her face and filling her vision.
Bang!
The beam exploded in mid-air. Sagel, who had assumed a stance to block it, turned to face the source, his tone turning cold. "What are you trying to do?"
"Oh~ How scary, no need to have that expression."
A beam of light flickered in the sky, coalescing into the figure of Boa Hawkeye. In the distance, the outlines of numerous warships appeared on the horizon.
The Navy has arrived!
"We have an agreement, Sagel", Boa Hawkeye chuckled.
"You know that too."
Sagel smirked, "You want to take out this woman, but my subordinates are still here."
"I haven’t aimed, just giving you a heads-up, Sagel. What are you waiting for? She’s about to die. If you don’t act now, it will be too late. By the time her concert ends, 80% of the world’s population will be trapped in her song world, and the world will be destroyed."
Boa Hawkeye continued, "Even now, 40% are already affected. You don’t want that to happen, do you?"
No matter how adversarial their relationship, one fundamental truth remained: no one wanted the world to end.
The World Government didn’t need a desolate world with no one left. Neither did Sagel.
"I don’t think you’re just giving a heads-up. Once things get out of hand, sacrificing 40% of the population is within your consideration, isn’t it? Otherwise, it would be even more troublesome later."
Sagel sneered, "My important subordinates are here. You can’t possibly have no ulterior motives."
Boa Hawkeye shrugged, "I’m your enemy, but I don’t see it that way. What do you intend to do?"
He truly came to warn Sagel.
Because of Big Mom, Senjoumaru, and Bear, Boa Hawkeye was more lenient with Sagel. Or rather, he had never really harbored ill feelings toward Sagel from the beginning.
Reading extensively had its benefits. It helped him understand the essence of the world: pirates were inevitable. Pirates like Sagel, who had conditions, principles, and didn’t harm civilians, were rare.
Such people posed no real threat to the world.
As for whether they posed a threat to the World Government, that wasn’t Boa Hawkeye’s concern.
After all, he was just an Admiral.
"Don’t worry, she won’t die. If I want to kill someone, it might not be 100% guaranteed due to their strength. But keeping someone alive isn’t that difficult."
Sagel glanced at Uta, "Excessive use of her ability leads to rapid physical exhaustion. Just like that Straw Hat, it’s a life-burning type. I have the power to keep her alive until she falls asleep."
"I’m just waiting for her to summon Totemjika."
Boa Hawkeye was taken aback, "I thought you wanted to stop her, Sagel. What are you planning?"
"To verify a hypothesis."
Sagel glanced at Boa Hawkeye and pointed at the sky, "If this thing is what I think it is, then the true form of some other things might be it too. If it can change, then so can I!"
Boa Hawkeye fell silent, raising his hands in a gesture of surrender. He didn’t want to hear any more.
The vacant Void Throne might just be a decoration for the kings, but for the perceptive Boa Hawkeye, some things weren’t that simple.
He had long suspected, but never had evidence. He wouldn’t investigate, just keeping it hidden in his heart.
But the battle with Egghead, where the Five Elders’ Star all appeared, and Satan II transformed into a skeleton, brought those hidden thoughts to the surface.
In the general human perception, the Five Elders’ Star were the Five Elders’ Star—aloof and rarely seen. Even important Navy commanders only dealt with them for a few decades before retiring, never truly understanding what the Five Elders’ Star did. Even historical records showed different appearances of the Five Elders’ Star.
But was that really the case?
He dealt with Satan II more often, and the arrogance in his demeanor suggested a being that had lived for centuries, experiencing everything in the world.
At first, he thought it was just experience. But when Satan II transformed into a skeleton, some things came to mind naturally.
The most taboo thing!
The World Government has an owner!
Boa Hawkeye didn’t want to know.
But now, Sagel seemed to be verifying something, and even wanted to transform into that!
Is the essence of the ability Totemjika?
(End of Chapter)
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