One Piece My Partner is Too Crooked - Chapter 77
Roar!!
Even the Deep Sea King couldn’t tolerate Aqua’s unconventional thinking. It opened its massive maw and let out a piercing roar, releasing a putrid, fishy stench that enveloped Icey and the crew.
“We have no choice but to fight!”
“King, I’ll hold off this beast. You go and get the cannons we captured from the storeroom and blast it to pieces!”
After quickly outlining the battle plan, Icey launched himself forward, becoming a blur before the Deep Sea King could tear the Infinite Dream apart. In the next instant, he was at the right side of the sea beast’s head!
Compared to the massive sea beast, the human figure appeared tiny.
Hum!
Facing such a tough-skinned beast, Icey held nothing back. He used all the Armament Haki he could muster, covering his right fist. Channeling all his strength, he delivered a punch, darkened by Haki, to the side of the Deep Sea King’s head.
Bang!
A dull sound resonated from the impact point.
“This thing is really hard…”
The feedback from the beast’s hard bones made Icey’s arm go numb. Despite his enhanced physical defense and speed, trying to take down a creature that lived in high-pressure deep-sea environments with just one punch was a stretch.
The Deep Sea King’s red eyes turned to the “bug” on its face. The slight pain in its bones enraged it, and it swung its powerful tail at Icey.
Bang!
It was like being hit by a speeding ship. The heavy force spread through Icey’s body, sending him flying into the sea! Water splashed as Icey quickly stabilized his tumbling body and surfaced.
Thankfully, his body was tough enough. A normal person or even a pirate with a stronger physique would have been pulverized by that blow and died on the spot!
Hmm?
Seeing the little “bug” still alive, the Deep Sea King’s crimson eyes widened. Surprised, it then showed intense anger: was it possible for the mighty Deep Sea King to fail to kill a mere human?
As the Deep Sea King opened its tooth-filled maw to shred its foe, a brilliant blue magic circle appeared above its head.
“Respond to the call of the water goddess, Holy Water Creation!”
On the deck, Aqua, covered in flowing water, unleashed her most powerful spell, intending to… drown the Deep Sea King?
Crash!
A torrent of water fell from the sky, drenching the Deep Sea King and giving it a refreshing bath.
“Right, water doesn’t work on this big guy…”
Seeing the giant sea beast shake its head, completely unharmed, Aqua realized her mistake.
Meanwhile, King struggled with an unprecedented challenge as he tried to load the heavy cannons from the storeroom. While the cannon itself was easy to push due to its wheels, he found himself unable to lift the fifty-pound cannonballs.
“Using water to drown a sea beast? Are you out of your mind, you dumb goddess?!”
From the sea, Icey shouted in exasperation at Aqua. “Instead of fooling around, why don’t you give me a blessing to boost my strength?!”
“Got it!”
Aqua, knowing the situation was critical, didn’t dwell on the insulting title. She waved her goddess staff, emitting a holy glow. Bathed in the light, Icey felt a surge of power welling up inside him.
Roar!
In that split second, the Deep Sea King’s gaping maw neared, filling his vision.
A hint of red flashed in Icey’s eyes as he fully activated his basic Observation Haki, leaping out of the water just before the Deep Sea King could bite him.
“Damn it, let’s see how you like this punch!”
Hovering in mid-air, Icey raised his fist, now darkened by Haki.
The Deep Sea King, sensing Icey’s intent, arrogantly didn’t evade. It had taken a punch earlier and, while painful, it wasn’t life-threatening. As the ruler of the deep sea, it had its pride.
Retreating from a mere human would bring it ridicule from its kind!
“Come on, puny human, give me a massage with your soft punch…”
Then, with a dull thud, Icey’s Haki-infused punch broke through the beast’s tough skin and shattered its facial bones!
The Armament Haki significantly boosted his attack power, but Icey’s strength, only slightly above an average human, couldn’t fully utilize this potential. Usually, Haki was more for reinforcing defense, acting like an invisible armor.
Aqua’s enhanced divine power from increased faith perfectly compensated for Icey’s lack of strength, making his punch devastating.
Roar!!
The Deep Sea King howled in pain, its body twisting in agony. Its glowing red eyes became more menacing and ferocious.
Opening its maw wide, it seemed truly enraged!
At that moment…
Whistle!
A black cannonball arced gracefully and landed precisely in its mouth. The Deep Sea King blinked and instinctively closed its jaws.
Boom!!!
A muffled explosion erupted, flames shooting out between its teeth, enveloping the area in smoke. The internal blast left the Deep Sea King’s eyes rolling back, groaning in pain.
On the Infinite Dream’s deck, King wiped the sweat from his forehead, having successfully fired the cannon. Perhaps accidentally receiving Aqua’s blessing, he had the strength to lift and load the heavy cannonball.
His precise aim on the first try showed his knack for such high-skill attacks. Despite the swaying ship and other uncertainties, King’s luck played a significant role in the hit.
The heavily injured Deep Sea King glared at its tormentors, filled with rage. It wanted to rip these humans to shreds, but its survival instincts urged it to flee. Torn between rage and self-preservation, it chose to retreat, diving into the deep sea.
In an instant, its massive form vanished.
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