Eight-Headed Sword.
Known from thirty years ago, one man, wielding this sword, cut off the heads of eight great figures, thus he named this sword the Eight-Headed Sword.
Later, this man died of illness, and the Eight-Headed Sword became a peerless treasure, sought after by many, igniting a bloody storm.
Many swordsmen and blade masters came from far and wide, fighting fiercely for this sword.
Among the most famous, none other than the current world's greatest swordsman—Hawkeye.
But Hawkeye was not yet famous then, nor was his strength as mighty as it is now, so he did not succeed in obtaining it.
Ultimately, the Eight-Headed Sword completely disappeared during the scramble.
Until recently, the Eight-Headed Sword reappeared in the Sabaody Archipelago, bought at an auction.
And the one who bought it for a hefty sum was none other than Delong Buyin, the heir of the Buyin family of Barbaristan!
Qiu Li had heard legends of the Eight-Headed Sword since he was very young. Because the Eight-Headed Sword later vanished from the world, he thought it was a fictional tale.
He never expected it to reappear now, and by chance, bought by Delong.
Even without Ye Jia, Qiu Li had planned to go to Barbaristan to seize the Eight-Headed Sword.
But now, he had almost lost his life in Dresrosa, finally understanding that going to Barbaristan was not so easy. If even a guy like Dresrosa could ally with Blood Blade Paxis, what wouldn't Delong, as Barbaristan's largest and most powerful family, possess?
Therefore, he chose to ask Ye Jia.
This was also the first time in many years he had asked someone for help.
"Haha! It's just a mere sword, no problem!"
Ye Jia laughed. "I must go to Barbaristan. This Delong is very arrogant; I need to deflate his arrogance. As for helping you get the Eight-Headed Sword, it's just a matter of convenience, why not do it!"
"What's more, you are now a member of my Reaper Pirates. Partners should help each other. Your wish is my wish. Is there any reason not to help?"
Ye Jia valued loyalty greatly.
Perhaps influenced by One Piece, Whitebeard would single-handedly challenge the entire World Government for Ace, confronting the three Marine Admirals and the Fleet Admiral.
Luffy would risk his life for his nakama, even daring to storm Enies Lobby.
This showed that to become strong, valuing friends and comrades was paramount!
Besides, even without Qiu Li's request, Ye Jia had to go to Barbaristan to wipe the Buyin family off the face of the earth... and if he could help his partner along the way, Ye Jia would be very happy to!
"Let's go, time to head back to the ship!"
Ye Jia waved his hand, taking Qiu Li and Gia Manni, preparing to return.
"It's him! He's the one who killed Dresrosa and the great pirate Blood Blade Paxis!"
At this moment, a loud shout rang out.
Ye Jia turned his head, only to see everyone's gaze fixed on him.
Then, everyone rushed towards Ye Jia.
"Hm?" Ye Jia raised an eyebrow. "These guys, they wouldn't still want revenge for Dresrosa, would they?"
Ye Jia showed no panic whatsoever. In terms of skill and strength, he wouldn't claim to be invincible here, but at least no one could deal with him.
Thud!
A civilian from Mosca Island, standing near Ye Jia, immediately knelt on both knees, kowtowing to Ye Jia with tears in his eyes.
"Benefactor! Benefactor! Thank you so much! You are the hero of all of us on Mosca! Thank you! Thank you!"
The civilian kept kowtowing to Ye Jia, expressing gratitude.
The civilians surging from behind also knelt down one after another, expressions of thanks rising and falling.
Finally, the entire plaza, all the civilians of Mosca Island, were on their knees, thanking Ye Jia with tears.
Even some young children, half-understanding, knelt on the ground, thanking Ye Jia in their tender voices.
"This..."
Ye Jia had never seen such a grand scene. All the residents of an island were thanking him, and he couldn't help but be stunned.
Mosca Island had indeed been severely ravaged by Dresrosa.
"Let's go. Let's leave this place first."
Ye Jia didn't say much to these civilians.
Right now, the civilians were grateful to him because he was the great hero who saved Mosca Island, but if they knew Ye Jia was a pirate, that gratitude would probably sharply diminish.
In the Pirate Era, even with the best impressions, there would ultimately be some fear towards pirates.
Rather than telling them they were saved by a pirate, it was better to leave now, leaving them with a beautiful illusion... and leaving Ye Jia himself with a glorious and magnificent image.
Barbaristan, Buyin Family.
"Have you found it? All information about the Reaper Pirates!"
Delong's face was gloomy.
"Patriarch Delong, the underground intelligence organization reported that the 26-million-Belly pirate One-Eyed Barrion died at the hands of the Reaper Pirates. We heard the Reaper Pirates also protected a village. They are a rookie pirate crew from the waters near the Goa Kingdom, and their current movements are unknown."
His subordinate reported.
"A rookie pirate crew? A guy like that, actually killed my brother?!"
Delong gnashed his teeth in anger after hearing his subordinate's report. "Daring to disregard our Buyin family, killing Dresrosa right in front of me... He's provoking me, provoking the entire Buyin family!"
"I will personally take off the head of this Reaper Pirates' captain! Go, tell all the families in Barbaristan, and all those pirates: whoever brings me the head of the Reaper Pirates' captain will be rewarded with one hundred million Belly!"
"Yes, sir!"
The subordinate bowed and left.
"He killed Dresrosa on Mosca Island. If he wants to enter the Grand Line, he must pass through Barbaristan!"
"Dare to threaten my life? Then I'll make sure you never return!"
Delong's eyes flickered with sinister, venomous light.
Meanwhile, Ye Jia and his crew, sailing leisurely on the high seas, of course had no idea that the other party had made full preparations, waiting for them to fall into their trap.
But even if Ye Jia knew, there was nothing to fear.
Barbaristan was located near the Grand Line, a necessary passage to enter it.
Any ship wanting to enter the Grand Line would be screened by the Buyin family.
In such a situation, it was indeed very dangerous.
But who was Ye Jia?
Would he fear a mere noble near the Grand Line?
"Light Speed Kick!"
On the deck, Ye Jia kicked out into the air.
A laser beam instantly appeared from under Ye Jia's foot, then slammed violently into the head of a Sea King.
Boom!
With a thunderous explosion, the Sea King croaked on the spot, its colossal body plunging into the sea.
The collapsing corpse stirred up giant waves, sweeping towards the Reaper.
"Defense Barrier!"
Ye Jia raised a finger, and a "transparent glass" roughly the size of the Reaper appeared, blocking its path.
The giant waves struck the barrier and were instantly repelled backwards.
"Haha, the Barrier-Barrier Fruit truly lives up to its name as the number one in defense! Qiu Li, come try it. Let's see if your Swordplay Mastery can cut through my Defense Barrier!"
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