—We've finally arrived at Hive Island.
—Huh?
The young man sensed the blood in the air and said confidently:
—Looks like the battle has already begun. Let's start right here.
Arthur Pendragon
Sacred Sword: Sword of Victory (Thirteen Seals)
Sacred Spear: Unlocked
Red Dragon Bloodline: 5%
Knights of the Round Table: Unlocked
British Isles: Unlocked
Cretaceous City: Unlocked
Haki: Conqueror's Haki (basic), Armament Haki (basic), Observation Haki (basic)
—Little devil!
—This isn't a place for you!
—Oh?
—Then where should I go?
Arthur raised his head, shut down his system, and a sunny smile appeared on his face.
—Obviously...
Slash!
Arthur struck instantly. The invisible blade sliced through the fierce pirate's throat.
He smiled and said:
—Don't mistake me for a pompous king. A true king exists only to protect his people. For outsiders, interests come first.
—So then...
—Everyone...
—Become my stepping stones!
Without hesitation, Arthur gripped his invisible sword and charged into the battlefield at incredible speed.
Only by showing overwhelming strength can one earn the resources they seek within the Rocks Pirates.
Slash!
Slash!
The invisible sword fell at lightning speed. Arthur was cutting down everyone in his path. Though his mastery of Haki was only basic, his swordsmanship and Red Dragon bloodline were enough. That bloodline belonged to the legendary Red Dragon. Even with just 5% of its power awakened, it was more than enough to annihilate these pirates.
That's right.
Arthur isn't from this world—he's a time traveler who arrived in the world of pirates.
He inherited the Arthurian System.
By gathering enough energy, he can unlock everything that belongs to King Arthur: the Sacred Sword, the Sacred Spear, the scabbard, the Knights of the Round Table, the British Isles, the City of Chalk...
Everything tied to Arthurian legend can be unlocked.
And what is energy?
Of course—it's a Devil Fruit.
The purest energy in the world.
Once he understood this, Arthur knew exactly what he needed: enough energy.
The best way to get it is by joining a powerful force. And compared to the Marines, the most suitable choice for him is the ruler of this era—the Rocks Pirates.
As long as he has enough power, Arthur can obtain any resource he desires.
—Brat! Don't get cocky!
—Idiot!
Watching Arthur slaughter everyone, a lone pirate captain roared in fury.
—Well then...
Arthur smiled.
—You're next.
Boom!
Step by step, the ground cracked like a spiderweb. Arthur was already standing in front of the pirate captain.
—Farewell.
A grin crossed his lips, and the invisible sword instantly took the captain's life.
Arthur landed, turned around, and locked eyes on the remaining pirates. Without hesitation, he charged back into the battlefield.
—Whoa!
—Haha...
Shiki naturally noticed Arthur. He crossed his arms and smiled.
—What an exceptional kid. He's not even using Haki, yet his swordsmanship alone is impressive. And that weapon of his... it's interesting.
Edward rubbed his chin with interest.
—Invisible weapons... pretty fascinating.
Both were intrigued. Recruiting Arthur would undoubtedly strengthen their own forces.
Compared to them, Rocks merely glanced at him and didn't care much.
At Rocks' level, very few people are worth taking seriously.
—He's really weak.
—Is this all he's got?
Arthur was puzzled too.
This wasn't how it was supposed to be.
In Rocks' era, weren't pirates supposed to be incredibly powerful?
Why were all these participants in the selection conference so weak?
Even if they looked promising...
To be blunt—
That's how it was. Since setting sail, Arthur had always assumed the pirates he encountered were just rookies. But now, he suddenly realized that wasn't the case. These pirates were simply too weak.
—Little devil!
—Who are you looking down on?
—Die!
The roaring pirate soared into the sky. His feet swept forward, unleashing a terrifying slash aimed directly at Arthur.
Clang clang clang clang!
Arthur deflected every strike and said playfully:
—Marine Rokushiki, huh? Are you an undercover agent sent by the Marines?
The pirate froze for a moment, realizing that in his rage, he'd revealed something he shouldn't have.
—Tch!
Still, he roared:
—It's just the Six Styles of the Marines! Anyone with a bit of strength can learn them. Who do you think I am?
—That's exactly what I thought.
—Alright.
Arthur nodded, then shifted his tone.
—But that definitely doesn't include you.
—Soru!
At the same time, Arthur's figure vanished.
The slash, fueled by Red Dragon blood, was even faster. He appeared behind the pirate and severed his head in an instant.
—How... how is this possible...
His eyes widened in disbelief. He even saw his own body falling stiffly through the air, consciousness fading.
Hmm~~~
Arthur's Observation Haki swept outward. Combined with his sharp intuition, he immediately sensed many eyes watching him.
—Interesting.
—So many Marines have infiltrated the Rocks Pirates' recruitment?
A smile crept across his face.
Arthur dove back into the battlefield.
Now wasn't the time to think about that.
Victory was all that mattered.
Only by winning could he claim everything he desired.