The Jack Gold Pirates Attack

Chapter 3: The Jack Gold Pirates

As the pirate ship drew closer, Sergio D. Arthur tightened his grip on Tyrfing, his heart pounding with a mix of excitement and determination. The Jack Gold Pirate group, notorious for their ruthless plundering, had a bounty of 6 million berries on their captain, Jack Lock. This was the perfect opportunity to test his newfound strength and skills.

The pirates, numbering around thirty to forty men, jeered as they saw Arthur's small boat. They didn't see him as a threat; they saw him as easy prey.

"Look at this one!" one pirate shouted, pointing at Arthur. "He's alone! Easy pickings!"

Jack Lock, a burly man with a scarred face and a confident smirk, stepped forward. "Let's see what you've got, boy."

Arthur's eyes narrowed. "You'll regret underestimating me."

With a swift motion, he unsheathed Tyrfing, its blade gleaming in the sunlight. The first pirate lunged at him, but Arthur sidestepped and slashed, his blade cutting cleanly through the attacker. The pirate fell, lifeless, to the deck.

The others hesitated, shocked by the speed and precision of Arthur's strike. Jack Lock's smirk faded, replaced by a look of wary respect.

"Get him!" Jack roared, and the pirates charged.

Arthur moved with deadly grace, his A-level swordsmanship knowledge guiding his every move. He weaved through the attackers, his blade a blur as he cut them down. Each swing of Tyrfing was precise and powerful, leaving a trail of fallen pirates in its wake.

Within minutes, the deck was littered with the defeated. Arthur stood before Jack Lock, his eyes blazing with determination.

Jack drew his own sword, a crude weapon compared to Tyrfing. "You're strong, but let's see how you handle this!"

The two clashed, swords meeting with a resounding clang. Jack was skilled, but Arthur's training and system-enhanced abilities gave him the edge. He parried Jack's attacks effortlessly, countering with strikes that forced the pirate captain back.

With a final, powerful swing, Arthur disarmed Jack, sending his sword flying. He pointed Tyrfing at Jack's throat, his expression cold and resolute.

"Yield," Arthur commanded.

Jack glared at him but knew he was beaten. "I yield," he muttered.

As Arthur tied up Jack and the remaining conscious pirates, a notification sound echoed in his mind.

"Congratulations! You have achieved your first combat victory. As a reward, you receive the Pill of Strength. This pill will increase your physical abilities by five times."

Arthur retrieved the pill from the system inventory, feeling a surge of satisfaction. He had proven his strength and gained a valuable prize. He quickly swallowed the pill, feeling an immediate rush of power as his body strengthened.

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