Naruto: Fire-Release system

Chapter 230: Someone Like You Doesn't Deserve to Be Killed by Me!

"A water-type Devil Fruit ability?"

Seeing the effectiveness of Uchiha Yi's counterattack, Crocodile speculated inwardly.

If that were the case, then this situation might become troublesome.

But not to the extent that he would feel fear.

At most, he would have to take the fight more seriously.

"In that case, I'll turn this entire area into a desert!"

"Let's see how much more water you can conjure!"

"Erosion Cycle!"

This was a large-scale attack exclusive to Logia-type Devil Fruits!

Crocodile placed his right hand on the ground and activated his desiccation ability.

Anything he touched would have its moisture completely drained, and the effect would gradually spread outward, turning even solid rock into sand.

In the blink of an eye, the surrounding buildings crumbled into dust, and the ground itself withered, transforming into a cracked wasteland.

Devil Fruit weaknesses were a two-way street.

Not only did Uchiha Yi's water-based abilities counter Crocodile's Sand-Sand Fruit,

But Crocodile's Suna Suna no Mi also countered Uchiha Yi's water abilities!

Especially in this desert environment, where the Sand-Sand Fruit could operate at full power.

He had the terrain, the timing, and the advantage.

Crocodile couldn't see how he could possibly lose this battle.

"Weighted Sandstorm!"

After modifying the battlefield to his advantage, Crocodile immediately launched another ultimate move!

Using his Devil Fruit's power, he summoned a massive sandstorm and directed it toward Uchiha Yi.

As the storm progressed, it continued to grow in strength.

Eventually, it became a rampaging, uncontrollable catastrophe—an apocalyptic sandstorm!

A violent sandstorm, filling the sky!

Anyone caught in it would be torn apart by razor-sharp grains of sand in mere seconds, their flesh ripped to shreds!

And the sand had a terrifying property—anything it touched would have its moisture drained instantly, leading to a swift death.

This was proof that Crocodile was far from being a weakling.

Uchiha Yi had underestimated him.

"Draw a Prison!"

While Crocodile unleashed his attack, Uchiha Yi was not idle.

He drew a circle around Nojiko and Chopper, forming an impenetrable protective barrier.

Unless the enemy had spatial manipulation abilities, they wouldn't be able to break through it.

Then, he turned to face the approaching sandstorm, which was becoming more ferocious by the second.

Uchiha Yi was ready to make a statement.

It was time to play with Crocodile a little—to make his name resound across the world!

"Picture Library: Red Alert—Torrential Rain!"

Inside his mind, Uchiha Yi selected an image and immediately manifested it into reality.

From an unseen dimension, an image flew out of Uchiha Yi's body.

It expanded at high speed, covering the entire desert landscape of Alabasta!

The background was replaced with an image of a colossal rainstorm!

Dark clouds gathered, shrouding the sky in an ominous shadow.

Lightning flashed, forming a web-like network of arcs, threatening to tear the sky asunder!

Gale-force winds, torrential rain—this was divine retribution!

Through the powers of his ability, Uchiha Yi brought the picture to life.

To the bystanders, it felt as if a divine being was watching from the heavens, witnessing humanity's sins.

And so, judgment was delivered—a cataclysmic storm, washing away all filth!

In the face of this apocalyptic power, the people of Alabasta did not rejoice at the sight of rain.

Instead, they felt a deep-seated terror!

The ceaseless downpour formed countless threads, connecting the sky and the earth.

Anything that tried to resist was completely washed away.

The once-mighty sandstorm—fierce and untamed—was instantly humbled, collapsing feebly to the ground!

This sight pierced deep into Crocodile's prideful heart!

All his life, he had only acknowledged Whitebeard as superior.

Not even the "Demon Heir" Douglas Bullet had made him feel inferior.

And yet now—

A no-name brat, whom he had never heard of before,

Had humiliated him so thoroughly!

Yes—

The moment the storm descended, Crocodile instinctively knew…

He had lost.

The rain had soaked into his sand, making it heavy and unresponsive.

He could no longer transform into sand.

He could no longer control his abilities.

It was as if his Devil Fruit powers had been completely erased!

"Impressive trick, brat!"

"I admit—I underestimated you!"

Crocodile spat out his soaked cigar, his expression dark with humiliation.

"Oh? So, do you plan to beg me to spare you?"

Uchiha Yi chuckled.

His calm demeanor remained unchanged, as if nothing could shake him.

This only fueled Crocodile's rage further.

His pride refused to accept such condescension!

"Gu-hahaha!"

"Brat, don't get cocky!"

"Even without my Devil Fruit powers…"

"I can still kill you!"

"I am the King of the Desert—Crocodile!"

Though his anger burned within him, Crocodile refused to admit defeat.

He lunged at Uchiha Yi, swinging his golden hook toward his opponent's side.

But—

Uchiha Yi easily sidestepped the attack.

His movements were effortless, casual—completely dismissive.

"Bastard!"

"Take this fight seriously!"

Once again feeling humiliated, Crocodile roared in frustration, his attack speed increasing.

But—it didn't matter.

"So, this is all you've got?"

"Honestly, I'm disappointed."

"I had planned to use your corpse to cement my reputation."

"But now, I've changed my mind."

"I'll let you keep dreaming about being a hero."

"Someone like you… doesn't even deserve to die by my hand!"

With that—

Uchiha Yi kicked Crocodile away.

Killing him wouldn't accomplish much.

It was better to let Nami use him as an experience boost.

Who knew?

Maybe, after being utterly humiliated, Crocodile would power up in the future.

The defeated Crocodile crashed into the ground like a dead dog.

He lay there, motionless, staring blankly at the darkened sky.

Raindrops fell on his face—like tears streaming from his soulless eyes.

His body wasn't seriously injured, but his spirit had been utterly shattered.

Ignoring the fallen Crocodile,

Uchiha Yi strode toward King Cobra!

To the king, Uchiha Yi seemed like a demon, closing in step by step.

An overwhelming sense of helpless terror consumed him.

His entire body trembled uncontrollably.

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