Skill Tree Chronicles: One Piece

"Pirates! They're pirates!"

The residents of Long Chain Island fled in all directions like frightened birds!

"Hey, hey, hey, hey! This is my territory! This is the starting point for me to dominate the world! Hey, hey, hey, hey!"

Grooved head, rosacea, ugly face—Fox waved his index finger, leading the crew onto the island and directing his men to begin looting!

Long Chain Island, surrounded by more than ten smaller islands, got its name from its shape resembling a long chain. The island was inhabited mostly by nomadic people, and the architectural style was reminiscent of yurts.

"Run!"

Many villagers mounted long dogs and dashed madly into the distance!

"Hey, hey, hey! Dock the boat at the coast. We're preparing for a party!"

"It's good!"

The minions behind him cheered, but completely ignored others who had also landed on the island.

Shen Yuan's eyes sparkled with delight when the system notification arrived.

*[Arrived at Long Chain Island! Obtain skill points 5!]

Enelu and June looked around curiously, marveling at the surroundings.

"What a beautiful scenery!"

It was Enelu's first time on a ship, and he was bubbling with excitement!

"Indeed, but it seems a pirate invasion just happened."

Shen Yuan noticed it earlier, but his main objective was to search for traces of the Flame-Flame Fruit. He had been ignoring Fox and his crew, who were busy looting.

"Hey! Little devil! You…"

Before Fox could finish his words, an invisible pressure erupted from Shen Yuan's body!

This sudden momentum froze Fox in place! He immediately swallowed back his words.

"Navy! Put down your weapons!"

Several navy officers pointed their guns at Shen Yuan and his men!

Shen Yuan's face turned dark.

"I say, can't you tell who's more dangerous?"

The Marine glanced nervously at Fox, then immediately looked away.

"Pirate, don't move!"

Buzz!

The violent color of Conqueror's Haki erupted from Shen Yuan, stunning everyone around, including the villagers.

The marine, who had just been so bold, was grabbed by Shen Yuan's neck, his eyes now filled with terror.

"Who are the officers stationed on this island?"

The Marine trembled with fear. "V-Vice Admiral Flying Squirrel of the Navy Headquarters!"

"Where?" Shen Yuan asked again.

"Just…just…just…"

"Get out."

Shen Yuan tossed the Marine aside like a ragdoll.

"Fox, right? Let's play a game. If I lose, I'll give you a ton of gold. If you lose, you give me the Slowness Fruit."

Fox's face lit up with excitement!

A ton of gold! That was unimaginable wealth! But then he realized—this kid wanted to kill him!

"No, no, change one, change one!"

"Well, if I win, give me your life."

Fox's expression darkened. This kid… is he serious?

"Okay! How do we play?"

"As long as you can take three of my punches without dying, you win. Otherwise, I win."

Fox fell silent upon hearing this. He understood now—the kid wasn't here for fun!

"Little ghost, don't be so arrogant, I—"

Before he could finish, a fist suddenly slammed into Fox's face like a missile!

The gust of wind from the punch blew his hair back!

Bam!

Another punch came.

Fox's liver exploded with pain!

"My day!"

Smoker instinctively touched his waist and felt the vibration of the intense punch.

Boom!

Fox was slammed into the ground, his chest heaving with blood spurting from his mouth!

Shen Yuan stepped on Fox's chest with a smirk.

"Let's not throw the third punch for now. Let our crew members win."

Shen Yuan smiled as his foot crushed Fox's chest, making him spit out more blood.

Ding!

*[Kill the plot character Fox and get skill points 1]

Another weakling with insufficient strength? Was it too early to eliminate him? Should I ask if he deserves to die next time?

"Ah!"

The girl watching from a distance turned pale in horror.

She fainted instantly, unable to bear the brutal scene!

Shen Yuan didn't care whether she lived or died. He turned to look at another one of Fox's men, who was standing there, nervously watching.

"Take this group of cannon fodder and search for the Navy's garrison. Report to me once you get the news. Understood?"

The big guy quickly nodded, ordering his men to start working.

Shen Yuan's eyes turned cold as he looked at the man who had sacrificed himself for Fox.

"So, how do you want to die?"

The sandbag, trembling with sweat, looked up in terror.

"I…I don't want to…"

Crack!

Shen Yuan's leg shot out with inhuman speed, delivering a fatal kick to the man's neck.

With a sickening snap, the man's neck broke, and he dropped to the ground with a loud thud. His final words went unspoken.

"Wake him up."

Shen Yuan ordered, turning his attention back to the fallen girl.

Qiong walked over and slapped the girl's face lightly, waking her from her faint.

The first thing she saw was Shen Yuan's face—her mind instantly registered the image of a devil!

"Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"

The girl panicked, trembling as she held her fairy wand.

"You can live, but get out of here before I change my mind."

Shen Yuan's voice was cold as ice.

The girl nodded frantically and turned to run back toward the pirate ship.

But halfway there, she stopped, looking confused.

"This… doesn't seem to be our ship anymore?"

She hesitated, but then dashed off and disappeared into the distance.

"Boss, do you want to…?" Khalifa said with a vicious smile.

"Ah."

Shen Yuan understood the principle of cutting the grass at its roots. He nodded. "Go ahead."

Khalifa, feeling a warmth in her chest, was surprised that Shen Yuan wasn't suspicious of her. She pondered for a moment before chasing after the girl, still unsure of what to make of the situation.