NOVEL WEB Chapter 95: Chapter 95
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Whoosh!
A cascade of slashing winds erupted—Wushuang Taidao cleaving the air in dazzling arcs as Bai Yu unleashed a flurry of attacks.
Each blade stroke, infused with sword intent and overwhelming power, tore through the ranks of the Sea Kings that had surrounded the ship.
Puff! Puff! Puff!
In a heartbeat, the sky echoed with the visceral sound of flesh being rent apart.
The storm of slashes split the titanic bodies of the Sea Kings, carving through their thick scales, severing necks, and cleaving skulls as if their monstrous size meant nothing.
Within mere seconds, the entire group of encroaching Sea Kings had been annihilated—heads rolling, bodies torn, blood cascading like red rain from the heavens.
Onboard the ship of the Kuja Pirates, Margaret and her sisters stood frozen in awe, eyes wide with disbelief.
Their jaws hung slack, the scene before them too sudden—too brutal—to fully comprehend.
Only after a long pause did anyone stir from the trance.
The threat that had nearly doomed the Kuja crew was gone, vaporized by a single man's sword.
Yet that very man, Bai Yu, showed no intention of basking in praise or lingering.
He silently turned, stepping into the air with Geppo—Moonwalk—leaping upward with practiced ease, already retreating toward his warship.
"Wait!" Margaret called after him, her voice desperate but sincere.
"Can you tell us your name?! We'll never forget what you did for us!"
Bai Yu slowed mid-air, glanced over his shoulder just once.
"Bai Yu."
With just two calm words, he vanished into the night sky.
"Bai Yu… Bai Yu…" Margaret repeated softly, the name circling in her mind.
"It sounds familiar... I've heard it before somewhere..."
Suddenly, her eyes lit up with realization.
"I remember! Bai Yu—he's been appearing in the papers lately! That super rookie in the Navy!"
Her voice rose with shock. "That was him?! That monster with a sword?!"
The other Kuja warriors were equally shaken, murmuring in disbelief.
Margaret pressed a hand to her lips, stunned. "We have to report this to Lady Hancock when we return to Amazon Lily!"
Unbeknownst to Bai Yu, this small act of saving Margaret and the Kuja ship would leave a lasting impression—one that would eventually influence Empress Hancock herself, forging a bond that could shape future cooperation between them.
But that is a story for another time.
—
Returning to Bai Yu—
Having resolved the unexpected Sea King ambush, he landed steadily on his warship.
He issued brief orders to the tamed Sea Kings and the mighty Sea Lion pulling the ship.
"Maintain course. Same heading. We move."
With that, the vessel resumed its steady pace, leaving the awe-struck Kuja pirates behind in the misty calm of the sea.
The remainder of the voyage past the waters of Amazon Lily was uneventful.
With the Sea Kings forging a safe path, Bai Yu's party advanced swiftly, far from the patrol routes of pirates and beasts alike.
Late into the night, Bai Yu concluded his daily training regimen—endlessly swinging the Wushuang Taidao with focused discipline.
Finally, he gave the command to halt.
The Sea Kings rested beneath the waves. The warship came to a still drift.
[Ding! Host has completed 5,000 sword swings. Rewards acquired: Ju Twelve-Linked Slash +5% proficiency, Dragon Force +5% proficiency]
[Ben Lei (Thunder Step) +5%, Azure Dragon · Extreme · Ten Thousand Sword Scroll +5%]
[Three-Color Haki +1%, Advanced Swordsmanship +5%]
Bai Yu reviewed the cascade of rewards with a calm nod.
Earlier milestones—2,000, 3,000, 4,000 strikes—had built up steadily, and now this latest threshold had brought a significant leap forward.
"System panel," he called out mentally.
[Strongest Swordsman System]
Host: Bai Yu
Swordsmanship: Advanced Swordsmanship (30%)
Techniques: Six Styles, Azure Dragon Sword Intent, Ju · Twelve Linked Slash (40%), Dragon Force (90%), Ben Lei (85%), Azure Dragon · Extreme · Ten Thousand Sword Scroll (35%)
Weapon: Wushuang Taidao (Great Grade Blade)
Physique: S-Rank
Haki: Armament (60%), Observation (60%), Conqueror's (60%)
Inventory: Pluton Blueprints, Shusui (Sakura Ten), Kusanagi (Deadwood)
"Dragon Force is nearly mastered," Bai Yu murmured. "Just a bit more…"
But his eyes narrowed slightly at the Haki stats.
"Three-color Haki… as slow as always."
For most, Haki training could take years—even decades. It required intense battles and constant near-death experiences.
Yet Bai Yu, still early in his naval career, had already reached a mastery level that even elite officers envied.
If others heard him complain, they'd vomit blood in frustration.
"Brigadier General Bai Yu!"
Koby's voice called out, snapping him from his thoughts.
The pink-haired youth approached briskly, flanked by Helmeppo.
"Sir! A message from Vice Admiral Garp, and also a notice from Marine HQ!"
Koby handed over a sealed letter and official documents.
Bai Yu accepted them, quickly skimming the HQ notice first.
Meanwhile, Koby and Helmeppo leaned in excitedly.
"Well?" Helmeppo grinned. "More good news?"
Bai Yu smirked faintly and passed the document to them.
Moments later, both erupted with joy.
"Congratulations!"
"No—Major General Bai Yu now!" Koby corrected himself.
Indeed, the document confirmed Bai Yu's promotion—an official commendation from HQ for his pivotal role during the Golden Lion incident.
Koby and Helmeppo, who had participated alongside him, had also been bumped up in rank.
Compared to other rookies still stuck in training camps, they were miles ahead.
"And what about the letter from Vice Admiral Garp?" Helmeppo asked eagerly. "Even more good news?"
"Don't tell me he's promoting me again?" he joked.
Bai Yu shot him a glare but cracked a slight smile. Then, he opened the letter.
Reading swiftly, his brows furrowed slightly.
"Wait, is something wrong?" Koby asked, catching the subtle shift in Bai Yu's face.
Bai Yu shook his head slowly.
"It's… not bad. Garp asked if I'd be interested in transferring directly to Marine Headquarters. Says it's not just his suggestion—it's HQ's intent."
Koby and Helmeppo exchanged surprised glances.
"That's great news, sir!" Koby said excitedly.
A Marine officer stationed at HQ was seen as elite among elites.
Promotions carried more weight there. Access to intelligence, funding, and backup was leagues ahead of branch offices.
Working in HQ meant operating on a world-class level—rubbing shoulders with admirals and vice admirals, with full backing of the World Government.
"So… why the hesitation?" Helmeppo asked, puzzled.
Bai Yu remained silent for a beat.
In truth, he wasn't sure.
He had his own path—one different from the others. One not dictated by the Navy's rigid hierarchy.
But that decision could wait for another day.
For now, the sea called him forward.
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