Chapter Twenty-Two: The Power to Destroy the World

That guy Tiger… Hearing Tiger’s answer, Chu Yi offered a knowing smile. From the way he responded, it was clear that the clever giant had already grasped the essence of his plan. And since Tiger had no objections, what was there left to hesitate about?

Sabaody Archipelago—let’s make a real scene there!

“Tiger, raise the sails!”

“Hancock, set our course for Sabaody Archipelago!”

“Aye, aye, Captain!”

Playfully calling Chu Yi “Captain,” the man she depended on, Hancock steered the ship forward. As she watched Chu Yi’s confident figure from afar, she felt that, no matter how many storms lay ahead, that boy, who had grown taller and stronger, would shoulder every hardship with his resolute back. A sense of reassurance blossomed in her heart for reasons she could not explain.

That same sense of security warmed Tiger as well. Anyone familiar with the original pirate tales would know just how much Tiger despised humans. Yet, in his darkest hour, it was a human—one who went hungry themselves to save Tiger with their own food—who kept him alive despite the odds.

Perhaps this was destiny.

The heavens wanted me to let go of hatred, to accept humanity.

Bathed in sunlight, Tiger slowly relaxed his clenched fists and smiled at the silhouette standing at the prow of the ship.

But trouble found them soon enough.

Sabaody Archipelago was the gateway to the New World. Even with Navy Headquarters nearby, it remained one of the most chaotic places in these seas. Pirates, merchants, hunters, slavers, marines—countless forces were entangled here, making the island’s affairs endlessly complex.

They had barely set sail at full speed when several pirate ships, their skull flags fluttering, appeared on the horizon. Their cannons were being raised—an unmistakable sign that an attack was imminent!

Tiger, fists tightened once more, readied himself. He waited for the pirates to make their move, intending to deal with these rabble before they could cause any trouble.

Someone else was preparing in secret as well—the captive, Rob Lucci!

If the pirate ships made any move that forced Chu Yi or Tiger to be distracted, Lucci knew he would have to seize that moment—the perfect chance to escape!

Yet, as both Tiger and Lucci quietly made their preparations, Chu Yi, who had trained arduously for days and had grown more attuned to his Devil Fruit’s power, simply smiled.

Pirates, is it?

Then let your blood be the prelude!

“Tiger, sorry to trouble you.”

“Hm?” Startled by Chu Yi’s sudden words, Tiger, already po