Chapter 55: Pregnancy

Even with over two hundred pirates, a powerful slash typically requires at least two strikes. Yet Li Yuan killed over two hundred people with just one swing!

"How is it possible? Over two hundred people were killed with a single strike!"

"The slash is too sharp! It sliced through so many weapons and bodies!"

"I've never seen a slash like this before!"

The surrounding pirates watching were wide-eyed in disbelief. They had seen swordmasters before, even great swordmasters, but never a 360-degree, no-blind-spot slash.

What they usually saw were linear or arc-shaped slashes.

Li Yuan's technique redefined their understanding of slashes.

"Jiehahahaha, what an impressive slash!!!!!!"

Even the Golden Lion, a great swordmaster, saw this kind of slash for the first time. It wasn't that he couldn't do it, but he never had the idea, so he never tried.

For a great swordmaster like him, achieving a Circular Slash effect is quite simple.

But he wouldn't use it; as a proud swordmaster, he wouldn't deign to use another swordmaster's move, as it would be an insult!

"Yohohoho, foolish newcomers, daring to challenge me!!"

"In that case, die, and let your lives add to my fame!"

Meanwhile, on John's side, although not as fast as Li Yuan, he quickly dealt with the pirates who challenged him.

Unsurprisingly, no one succeeded in challenging an officer and becoming a new officer in this recruitment meeting.

"Wahahaha, since no one else wants to challenge, start choosing the officer you wish to follow."

Rocks announced.

"Yohohoho, do you want treasures? If you do, come under my command, John. I have a wealth of riches here!"

As soon as Rocks finished speaking, John jumped out.

"I want to join!!"

John's words hit the pirates' weak spot. Almost all pirates couldn't resist treasures, which were one of their primary pursuits.

With just a word, over three thousand pirates chose to follow John.

"Jiehahahaha, I'm the Golden Lion Shiki. Join me, and I'll lead you to fame, making you known throughout the New World!"

Seeing John's recruitment, the Golden Lion was not to be outdone. His ambition was enormous, and without subordinates, how could he realize it?

Many pirates were familiar with the Golden Lion, and the fame he offered was what many sought.

So nearly a thousand pirates joined Shiki's command.

Subsequently, other officers began recruiting subordinates since having none often made things inconvenient, and the number of subordinates also represented additional strength.

However, Whitebeard, as usual, recruited no one.

Charlotte Linlin wanted to recruit, but apart from those she forced, no pirate willingly joined her.

When it was Li Yuan's turn, he stepped forward, and about seven to eight hundred pirates wanted to join him, though many harbored ill intentions.

In the end, he selected four hundred pirates who bore no malice and had relatively strong abilities.

Counting his current subordinates, he had just over five hundred, far fewer than other officers.

After all officers finished recruiting, over seven thousand pirates remained, those unwilling to join any officer. However, they were still members of the Rocks Pirates.

Compared to those under officers, these pirates had more freedom, but their lives were also more dangerous.

"Wahahaha, let's start the banquet!!!"

Once everything was settled, Rocks announced loudly.

"Whoa!!!"

"Banquet!!"

"Time for a banquet!!"

"I'm going to drink you all under the table!"

Banquets were a favorite gathering among pirates. During this one, Li Yuan took the opportunity to relax after three months of intense training.

"Li Yuan, I've found the information you wanted about Asuka Island, along with its exact location."

After the banquet, Li Yuan returned to his quarters, and Shakky brought him the information he sought.

"Really? That's great! I'll set off for Asuka Island tomorrow!"

Li Yuan's eyes lit up at Shakky's news.

As a swordsman, how could he be without his own powerful sword?

However, he had no leads until now.

Even the Golden Lion found his great blade in a king's treasury. Before that, he had no suitable sword.

The Seven Star Sword is a cursed blade, and according to legend, it rivals the Supreme Grade Blades.

If he could obtain the Seven Star Sword, it would significantly enhance his strength.

"Do you intend to acquire that cursed holy sword?"

Having gathered information about Asuka Island, Shakky was naturally aware of the Seven Star Sword.

However, every pirate who had found the Seven Star Sword ended up dead, marking it as a truly cursed blade.

"Shakky, don't worry. I'm Li Yuan, the future world's greatest swordmaster. How could I fear a mere sword? It's my destined blade!"

Li Yuan understood Shakky's concern but was confident he could conquer the Seven Star Sword.

A cursed sword is fundamentally a blade with a strong will, akin to a soul or sword spirit residing within.

A powerful sword spirit won't bow to the weak; the weak become sword slaves.

But to a strong swordsman, the sword spirit sees a master, and once subdued, the cursed blade is his to command.

Amidst his efforts, both Shakky and Razili became pregnant.

They realized only after several months when their bellies began to show.

Li Yuan was surprised, not expecting such a high success rate.

"When the time comes, you and Razili will go with me."

Although their pregnancies caught him off guard, as a man, he wouldn't do nothing. He made sure Shakky and Razili stayed out of sight in those days.

Otherwise, it would have been dangerous for them and Li Yuan.

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