Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 229: Little Crocodile, Let Me Teach You the Rules of the Sea!

"I assassinated King Cobra?"

The AI scouts that had been sent ahead returned with reports, stating that for the past few days, this rumor had been spreading throughout the entire Kingdom of Alabasta.

Even though Uchiha Yi had yet to show himself, he had already become a wanted criminal in this country.

This left him speechless.

"Sitting at home, yet trouble falls from the sky."

After a brief analysis, he quickly understood the situation. Most likely, that cross-dressing person under Crocodile's command had orchestrated this and pinned the blame on him.

What puzzled him, however, was that he had never even encountered that cross-dresser, let alone been touched by him.

So how had he managed to imitate his appearance?

Could he copy someone just by looking at them?

The confusion didn't last long, as Uchiha Yi and his group soon arrived at the capital city of Alabasta—Alubarna.

However, just as they were about to enter the city, they were blocked by several high-ranking agents from Baroque Works.

"Pirates, stop right there!"

"This country does not welcome you!"

Mr. 1 crossed his arms over his chest and coldly stared at Uchiha Yi, who was seated in the desert RV, speaking in an aloof tone.

His demeanor carried an air of moral superiority, as if passing judgment.

"Leave this country immediately!"

"Or else, you'll regret it!"

Before Uchiha Yi could respond, more and more angry citizens gathered around.

They picked up wooden clubs, iron hoes, and other makeshift weapons, shouting furiously at him.

"What's going on…?"

"Why do they hate Yi-nii so much?"

Chopper and Nojiko had no idea what was happening.

They had just arrived, yet they were already being greeted with hostility and rejection, leaving them utterly confused.

What had they done to deserve this hatred?

"Just some tricks to fool ignorant people, that's all."

Uchiha Yi sneered disdainfully, unimpressed by the situation.

As the public outcry reached its peak, some key figures made their appearance.

Leading the way was this country's so-called hero—Crocodile!

His figure had yet to appear, but the sandstorm came first!

A swirling mass of sand gathered in front of the crowd, taking the shape of Crocodile himself.

He had slicked-back hair, a long scar running across his face, a cigar in his mouth, and a golden hook for a left hand.

Wearing a black fur coat, he exuded the aura of an Italian mafia boss.

His grand entrance was nothing short of spectacular!

Even though he looked nothing like a good person, he was regarded as a hero by the people of this country.

A beloved national icon, admired by all!

"King Cobra, is this the man who tried to assassinate you?"

Ignoring the enthusiastic cheers of the crowd, Crocodile looked toward the back and calmly inquired.

"That's right!"

"I saw it with my own eyes!"

"I will never forget that face!"

"If not for the timely arrival of my guards—Bellemere (Zoan Bird-Bird Fruit, Falcon Model) and Chaka (Zoan Dog-Dog Fruit, Jackal Model)—I would have been killed in that assassination!"

A voice came from behind, and in the next second, the crowd instinctively parted to form a path.

Under the protection of the royal guards, King Cobra stepped forward, pointing at Uchiha Yi.

At this point, Crocodile had not yet been exposed as a villain, and his relationship with King Cobra was still relatively stable.

Otherwise, he never would have been honored with the title of "Hero of Alabasta."

It was precisely because Crocodile was willing to stand up for him that King Cobra had the confidence to publicly identify the so-called culprit.

"Since it's been confirmed…"

"There's nothing more to say!"

"As the hero of this country…"

"It is my duty to eliminate any pirate who harbors ill intentions against Alabasta!"

"I, Crocodile, shall not hesitate!"

Crocodile declared loudly, making his stance crystal clear.

"Well said!"

"Long live the Warlord of the Sea! You will always be our pride!"

"Please, Lord Warlord, do not let this wretched pirate escape!"

The citizens cheered fervently, praising Crocodile's "righteousness."

"Hahahaha!"

"How amusing!"

"A notorious pirate has actually become a hero!"

"What a joke!"

Uchiha Yi couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Damn pirate! What do you know?!"

"Lord Warlord is different from other pirates!"

"He is our country's hero!"

Some citizens were outraged by Uchiha Yi's mockery and angrily refuted him.

"Little Crocodile, you've been playing hero for so long…"

"Have you forgotten that you're a pirate?"

"In this vast sea, power is the only rule that matters!"

"Using these petty tricks and acting so pleased with yourself…"

"I really wonder what's going on in that head of yours!"

"Or perhaps… back then, Whitebeard scared you so much that you pissed your pants?"

Uchiha Yi had no intention of explaining anything to these blind fools.

Instead, he turned his gaze toward Crocodile and mercilessly ripped open his old wound, trampling on his pride.

"Gu-hahaha!"

"You're an interesting brat!"

"No one has ever dared to talk to me like this before!"

"Especially… about that incident!"

Crocodile laughed angrily, his rage visibly rising.

The killing intent radiating from him became tangible, swirling around him in the form of a sandstorm.

Within seconds, a massive sand tornado formed, engulfing the entire area.

Fortunately, he had given the surrounding people time to react; otherwise, many of them would have perished.

It seemed that Crocodile still wasn't ready to give up his "hero" status.

"Brat, do you think that just because you have a 75-million-berry bounty…"

"You're on the same level as me, who has an 81-million-berry bounty?"

"Let me teach you a lesson—bounties mean nothing when it comes to true strength!"

"You will pay for your ignorance!"

"Your journey ends here!"

"Desert Spada!"

Crocodile found Uchiha Yi's calm demeanor utterly laughable—he thought he had completely figured out the younger pirate's mindset.

As he spoke, he had already prepared his attack.

Transforming his arm into a sharp sand blade, he rushed toward Uchiha Yi at high speed.

In the next second, a massive sand blade erupted from the ground, aiming to slice Uchiha Yi in half!

For ordinary pirates, this attack would have been unavoidable.

But against Uchiha Yi, who possessed Observation Haki, it was completely ineffective.

"Iron Water Cannon!"

As the Desert Spada shot toward him, Uchiha Yi threw a single punch.

Surprisingly, a projectile made of water blasted from his fist!

The impact was immense, shattering Crocodile's attack instantly.

This move was Uchiha Yi's original technique, combining martial arts and his skill library.

By manifesting Iron Water Cannon at the moment of attack, the punch propelled the water projectile at high velocity, amplifying its destructive power!

And most importantly—it was the perfect counter to the Sand-Sand Fruit!

Crocodile's attack was obliterated in an instant!

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