322. This Is Not How Fish-Man Karate Works

"30,000,000 V Hino (Thirty Million Volts Thunder Bird)!"

Crackling sounds echoed through the air!

Like the roar of spring thunder, actual plasma rained down. The pirates surrounding them felt a tingling sensation all over as numerous arcs danced around their bodies!

"Ah—!!!"

A chorus of cries filled the air. The pirates, ready to swing their swords, were now charred and collapsed onto the deck.

"A pitiful bunch."

After the thunderstorm settled, Enel peered down at the lifeless bodies with disdain evident in his words.

That old man may talk big, but his crew's skills are nothing to brag about.

Even that massive fish-man is just ordinary.

He glanced briefly at the ongoing battle on the opposite side of the deck.

Both of them hailed from the fish-men clan, masters of fish-man karate at the pinnacle of their understanding. Despite Sebastian being older than Jinbei and having giant blood in his veins, his strength surpassing that of the average fish-men, Jinbei's prowess in fish-man karate clearly outshone Sebastian's. With just a few moves, Jinbei had already firmly taken control of the fight.

Boom—!

Jinbei stepped back, his gaze intense. He assumed a textbook right fist stance, and water vapor gathered in the air as he swung forcefully!

"Uchimizu (Water Shot)"

"O Uchimizu (Great Water Shot)!"

Sebastian, not one to back down, mirrored Jinbei's stance almost precisely.

Two shockwaves, accompanied by abundant water vapor, clashed forcefully!

Dong Dong Dong—!

After a brief resistance, Sebastian's O Uchimizu was swiftly overpowered. The aftermath forced him to retreat continuously, leaving deep marks on the deck before he managed to regain his footing.

This is a straightforward clash of fish-man karate.

It's not about raw strength; it's about how well you control the surrounding water vapor using fish-man karate.

The better the control, the more powerful the shock wave.

Fishman Karate stands out as one of the few comprehensive martial arts in the pirate world. Unlike the Rokushiki taught in the Marines, it doesn't demand exceptional physical prowess as a prerequisite. As long as you can run and jump, you can delve into Fishman Karate.

Starting martial arts from childhood is undoubtedly the ideal foundation.

It's not known why fishmen worldwide seem to embrace this practice, except for the daring Jack.

Of course, when it comes to learning talent and the speed of progress in fish-man karate, humans can't hold a candle to the fish-men.

After all, this martial art is custom-made for the fish-men tribe. Only those with a mysterious and profound connection to the sea can harness the surrounding water vapor effectively.

Hence, almost no fish-man would be foolish enough to consume a Devil Fruit, as it would be akin to severing both their arms. The sea is their ultimate ally.

As for individuals like Vander Decken IX, there's no need to dwell on such matters.

"Very well, worthy of being a recruited Shichibukai, but—"

Sebastian twisted his wrists, advancing steadily towards Jinbei, a fierce expression on his face.

"Today, I'll teach you the importance of respecting your elders!"

As he finished speaking, his figure shot up instantly, as if springs had materialized beneath his feet. Simultaneously, his muscles writhed and contorted, and his large hands, resembling cattail fans, opened up like a winged python. He struck forcefully at Jinbei's left and right temples!

O Yabusame (Great Arrow Military Shark)!

He was well aware that, strictly speaking, he was only half a fish-man, and his talent in fish-man karate didn't match up to Jinbei's.

Hence, the optimal strategy was to leverage the formidable power granted by his giant blood and directly engage in close combat with his opponent.

Despite Sebastian not being exceptionally powerful, years of serving under Byrnndi World had honed his vision and combat experience, surpassing what a young lad like Jinbei could boast.

But—

Snap!

The sound of flesh colliding echoed. To Sebastian's surprise, Jinbei towered over him. His blue webbed hands were clad in armor as he tightly gripped the opponent's wrist. His sturdy fingers dug deep into the flesh and blood of his adversary.

Just as his opponent remained bewildered, Jinbei swiftly turned and retreated. Gripping the ground firmly with the soles of his feet, tightening his waist and abdomen, and flexing his muscles, he forcefully hurled Sebastian away!

Hikishio Ipponzeoi (Ebb Tide Lifter)

Boom—!

The colossal body collided with the deck, sending sawdust flying and blood spurting. Sebastian sensed his entire back muscles on the verge of bursting, and his bones felt numb and feeble.

'This rascal...'

'When were my joints dislocated?!'

"Your fish-man karate still lacks refinement..."

"Huh?!"

Just as Jinbei was about to finish off his adversary, a sudden warning interrupted.

During the battle, his Observation Haki had already reached its peak.

It's worth noting that, while the guy in front displayed decent strength, it seemed he hadn't yet mastered the Armament Haki.

'I wonder if he hadn't had a chance to use it yet?'

Rumble—!

The cabin ruptured, and a dark cannonball burst forth, steadily growing larger and larger...

It appeared that even Enel, who had been observing the spectacle, remained unresponsive. He was directly shattered into pieces by the massive cannonball, scattered across the chaotic deck.

The relentless momentum persisted, and with a howling wind, it struck Jinbei on the head!

Kairyu Ipponzeoi (Sea Current Lifter)

Jinbei's expression stayed unwavering. He swept his hand, gathering the surrounding water vapor, and several colossal water columns shot forth. The seemingly unstoppable cannonballs came to an abrupt halt.

Crackling—!

Enel reassembled his body with a sullen expression, accompanied by a violent peal of thunder.

The Rumble-Rumble Fruit earned its name due to the deafening roar accompanying every use of its abilities.

Enel takes great pride in such formidable powers. The shrimp soldiers and crab generals on the ship are dismissed without regard. In his eyes, resorting to Haki would be disrespectful to the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

So, upon boarding the ship, he refrained from activating the observation haki.

Unexpectedly, a sudden shell struck him, shattering him into pieces. Fortunately, it lacked armament haki; otherwise, he would have suffered a significant setback today.

Not far away, aboard the Ryu-Sen.

"Here he comes."

Atlas chuckled softly, making no immediate motion. He simply gazed in the direction of the Groseade with a subtle expression on his face.

"Brother Atlas, are you truly going to let Enel be?"

Smoker asked with concern.

He is not like Enel. Although he hadn't witnessed the might of Byrnndi World personally, the man esteemed by Sengoku couldn't possibly be as Atlas described—

Just an old guy from the old days!

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