In the sea, the Giants were affected, but Ye Yu remained unhindered, and his attacks were not impeded by the water.
Underwater, Ye Yu's sword techniques, Divine Departure, and other skills were equally unimpeded. Moreover, he could integrate the seawater to enhance his attacks.
The Giant was alarmed as Ye Yu vanished from sight. Bursting forth with Observation Haki, he sensed Ye Yu behind him and swiftly turned to counterattack. However, he was too slow to retaliate and could only raise his arms defensively in front of his chest once more.
A terrifying fist struck out with even greater force, sending the Giant flying farther back. Ye Yu unleashed his full power, delivering a relentless barrage of punches that continuously drove the Giant back.
Soon, they were already ten thousand meters away from the city, with the sea depth reaching a thousand meters.
At the previous depth of two hundred meters, the Giant had been affected but not significantly. Now, however, the impact was far greater—especially for a being of such massive size, enduring immense water pressure. When the Giant threw a punch and clashed with Ye Yu's fist, he felt pain and shock.
"I can't fight here. I need to get to land. He's completely unaffected, while I'm slowed by the water pressure, and my attacks are weakened by the resistance of the sea. Among those he's contracted with, there must be deep-sea races."
Ye Yu sneered, "You're even farther from the city now."
The Giant roared in fury, "I'll reach the shore soon!"
No longer focusing on Ye Yu, the Giant prioritized escaping the depths of the sea.
Ye Yu understood that the key to victory in this battle lay in underwater combat. The longer he could delay the Giant in the sea, the higher his chances of success. Knowing the Giant wanted to surface quickly, he couldn't let him have his way.
Just as the Giant attempted to charge upward, Ye Yu flashed above him, stepping on the water before plummeting downward with gravity's acceleration. His fist, coated in Conqueror's Haki, struck with full force once more.
"God Fear!"
The Giant panicked, realizing he had to counter. He punched upward—though the seawater offered some resistance, it wouldn't hinder him too much.
BOOM!!
A terrifying force erupted, sending visible shockwaves rippling outward. The seawater within a five-hundred-meter radius around the impact point was instantly blasted away, surging outward and leaving the area momentarily devoid of water.
On the surface, the sea exploded violently, waves surging hundreds of meters high.
People in the safe zone trembled as if a small nuclear bomb had detonated underwater. Countless small fish and shrimp were killed instantly, their bodies flung into the air before raining back down, floating lifelessly on the surface—a case of mortals suffering from the battles of gods.
Meanwhile, live footage from the seabed continued broadcasting the fight to the world.
The Giant plummeted downward, crashing into a five-hundred-meter-deep crater. Seawater rushed in violently, causing the sea level to drop once more.
The Giant's fist ached, his arm trembling and numb from the impact. He was stunned—that punch had been devastating. He realized it was due to Ye Yu's high-altitude descent, combining gravity's acceleration with his own strength to amplify the force.
It was like a meteor—even one only a hundred meters in diameter, falling from space to Earth, could unleash destruction equivalent to thousands of nuclear explosions. If a hundred-meter boulder merely dropped from ten meters, the damage would be negligible. This was why Ye Yu's high-altitude strike, combined with his full power, was so overwhelming—and why the technique was called God Fear.
Ye Yu realized that it was impossible to push the Giant further away from the city due to the barrier nearby. The battle zone couldn't exceed this range, so his only option was to keep driving the Giant deeper into the sea.
Once again, Ye Yu descended from above, this time unleashing a relentless barrage of black fists that rained down like a storm, a sight that sent chills down the spines of onlookers.
The Giant raised its arms to shield its head, enduring the assault. At first, it held up, but gradually, the accumulated damage made its arms ache.
Frowning, the Giant knew this couldn't continue. If it sustained too much damage underwater, its chances of killing Ye Yu on land would become uncertain.
Those watching the live broadcast were stunned—this wasn't the outcome they had expected.
The Dominant Feather Pirate Crew members grew excited. "Keep it up! This is working!" they cheered.
Jin Mo and the others, however, cursed in frustration. "Don't fight him in the water! Get to land! You'll have the advantage there. The water pressure here is too much, and breathing is difficult. Even if you're stronger than Ye Yu, the water negates your edge!"
Song Ling and Wang Quanshi were equally anxious. They couldn't afford to give Ye Yu even the slightest chance.
Lin Muxue's expression darkened as she shouted angrily, "Idiot! The sea is his domain! Get to land, no matter the cost! If you stay underwater, Ye Yu might actually pull this off!"
...
The people in the safe zone felt a surge of hope. There was still a chance.
The Giant, too, realized the urgency. It had been holding its breath for too long and desperately needed air.
Bending its knees, the Giant kicked off the seabed with tremendous force. A deafening boom echoed as the ocean floor cracked and caved in, sending the Giant surging upward toward the surface.
But Ye Yu swiftly intercepted it from above. The Giant's face twisted in frustration—Ye Yu was faster in the water.
As the Giant continued its desperate ascent, Ye Yu unleashed another relentless storm of fists, raining blows upon it.
Instead of counterattacking, the Giant curled into a ball, protecting its vital areas as it endured the barrage, pushing upward with sheer will.
Yet, gradually, its momentum slowed. Without Ye Yu's interference, it would have already breached the surface. But now, its strength was waning. Just fifty meters from the surface, it came to a stop, unable to break through.
Furious but unable to speak—lest it swallow a mouthful of seawater—the Giant seethed internally.
"Damn it, such a dirty tactic! I can't hold my breath much longer. I need air—I've got maybe a minute left."
Refusing to sink back down or waste energy attacking, the Giant spread its limbs like a frog, swimming frantically toward the surface.
Ye Yu seized the opportunity, continuing his assault. This was his best chance to inflict serious damage before the Giant inevitably reached land. After all, the Giant was undeniably powerful—Ye Yu had to maximize his advantage while they were still underwater.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
With each punch, the Giant's body ached more, even with its Armament Haki and formidable physique. Bruises spread across its skin, but it gritted its teeth and kept swimming upward.
The people in the safe zone watched intently, their hearts pounding as they cheered.
"Don't let it reach the surface!"
"Drowning it would be perfect!"
"Yeah, it can't breathe underwater. Even if it's stronger than Ye Yu, drowning is the way to go!"
...
The Giant had already caught sight of the sparkling sea surface, his mind relaxing slightly. He was almost there—once he broke through, he'd take deep breaths of fresh air. He'd been holding his breath underwater for far too long.
To be able to breathe again, he'd endured countless punches. He had to surface for just one gasp. Forget reaching land for now—he couldn't afford to drown. That would be even more humiliating.
Lin Muxue and the others were tense. If the Giant drowned just like that, Ye Yu would pass through with no pressure at all. That absolutely couldn't happen.
Jin Mo prayed, "Go up!"
However, Ye Yu flashed to the surface, his hands gripping the seawater as if he could control it. Like performing Tai Chi, he guided the water—first causing a massive surge, a tsunami erupting that shook everyone who witnessed it. A towering wall of water hundreds of meters high rose before crashing down under Ye Yu's guidance.
The tsunami, infused with the power of Fish-Man Karate, slammed down mercilessly.
The Giant, charging upward, thought he was about to break through the water—only to be struck by the tsunami and its overwhelming force. His entire body ached, his head ringing. Just as he prepared to breathe, he was smashed back into the depths, his body sinking.
The Giant was furious. "Damn it!"
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