Chapter 251: The Essence of Infinite Stamina
Evernight City!
Within the inner sea region, an island armed with a giant cannon floated on the surface.
Inside a house on the island, on a wide bed, Bundy Wald lay there. His eyes trembled slightly before opening.
"Wald, you're awake!" A short figure quickly came to the bedside.
"Captain!"
"Captain!"
The others gathered around quickly, their joyful expressions allowing Bundy Wald to feel the warmth of his companions.
He supported himself with his hands and sat up. After glancing around, he asked in confusion, "Are we still on the ship?"
He only remembered being defeated by that terrifying guy Blue Demon and collapsing outside. He didn't know what happened afterward.
"We're still on the ship!" his brother Binjack replied.
"How did you all escape?" Bundy Wald asked curiously.
That man who defeated him with a single punch—he couldn't imagine how his frail brother and those weak crewmates could have escaped from that man.
"..."
This question left everyone exchanging glances!
Didn't Blue Demon say the captain had already agreed to join Evernight City?
From the look of it, the captain thinks we actually escaped.
Binjack quietly reminded him, "Wald, we're still in the Evernight City sea region."
"What!"
Bundy Wald was shocked. "Still in Evernight City? What about that man?"
As he spoke, he activated his Observation Haki, sensing carefully, then frowned. "What's going on? No one's here! Blue Demon let us go just like that?"
"Wald!!" Binjack hesitated. "You really don't remember?"
"Remember what?"
Binjack tested the waters. "Blue Demon said you've already submitted to him. He told us that when you woke up, we should serve Evernight City alongside you!"
"I submitted?!" Bundy Wald became furious. "Why would I… submit."
As he spoke, his voice gradually softened, and his anger turned into calm.
Hearing this, the pirates stood up confidently.
"The captain didn't submit. I knew Blue Demon was lying!"
"Exactly! It was all a lie!"
"Captain, let's fight our way out!"
The crowd clamored, as if they had completely forgotten how their captain was nearly beaten to death.
Unlike the others, Binjack noticed his brother's emotional shift. It was as if he suddenly remembered something, and his thoughts began to change.
"Wald, what's wrong?" Binjack asked with concern. This wasn't like the Wald he knew.
"I'm fine!" Bundy Wald shook his head and reassured his brother. He frowned at the noisy subordinates and shouted, "All of you, shut up!"
Ugh! Everyone froze and fell silent.
"I've made up my mind!"
Bundy Wald solemnly declared, "We're joining Evernight City, serving under that man!"
"..."
Everyone was stunned and dared not speak. They no longer understood what their captain meant.
Just moments ago, he refused to join Evernight City and said he would never submit to Blue Demon. Now he wanted to join them?
"Hmph!" Bundy Wald's eyes sharpened as he asked coldly, "What, do you have a problem with that?"
"No, no!"
"We'll follow Captain Bundy to the death!"
Everyone waved their hands, swearing loyalty.
"Wald, are you really sure?" Binjack was surprised. This wasn't like his younger brother.
Earlier, when he was testing him, Wald clearly had no intention of submitting. He had even been furious—but then suddenly calmed down.
And now he had decided to serve Blue Demon and join Evernight City!
It was strange, and Binjack couldn't understand.
"Brother…"
Facing Binjack's words, Bundy Wald hesitated before speaking helplessly: "The power gap is too great. If we don't join Evernight City, we'll all die. I don't want you to die, brother."
"Wald…" Binjack grew somber. Though he still had doubts, he couldn't refute his brother's words. It was true that he had been a burden!
But…
Thinking again, Binjack actually felt relieved.
At least under Blue Demon's command, they'd be a lot safer. No need to fear the World Government's retaliation.
After their defeat at the hands of the Red King Pirates, CP0 had been hunting them for years.
Now they didn't have to worry anymore. They could safely sail through the New World.
...
Ark Island.
It was now nearly evening, the sun beginning to sink into the sea.
At the mountaintop plaza, Luo Han lay back on a massive custom-built lounge chair, having returned from the Calm Belt.
Basking in the sunset, sipping fruit juice—this was the good life.
What a pity!
Akatsuki wasn't around—she had gone to Fantasy Island and wouldn't return until night. Otherwise, he could've been enjoying this moment with his queen in his arms!
"Hmm! So he's changed."
Sensing Bundy Wald's series of actions after waking up, Luo Han notified Sora on Island No. 7.
"Bundy Wald is awake. Tell him to go guard the area formerly controlled by Cole . There's a lot of good food there—we can't let it go to waste!"
In a bright room, Sora, who was reading intel at her desk, smiled slightly when she heard the voice in her ear. "Understood."
Then she summoned a curvy, long-legged blonde beauty in black high heels.
Click, click, click—she approached Sora's desk.
"Monica, take a Den Den Mushi to Bundy Wald."
"Then tell him to go to Bort Island and take command of the territories that Cole once governed."
"And one more thing…"
Sora thought for a moment and added, "The pirate crews stationed around Bort Island—they now fall under Bundy Wald's command!"
"If anyone refuses—fight them. Winner becomes boss!"
"Understood, Lady Sora." Monica nodded.
"You may go."
"Yes, my lady." Monica responded and left to carry out the task.
Before long,
Bundy Wald received the Den Den Mushi from Monica—one directly connected to Sora.
Monica repeated Sora's message and then left without the slightest concern that Bundy Wald might resist.
In fact, Bundy Wald didn't resist at all. The power of Bie Tianshen was terrifying.
So they departed Evernight City that very night and headed for Bort Island.
...
Night fell.
The sun god radiated light and heat in the sky. On the Penguin ship atop the central lake of Ark Island—
Aishi and Akatsuki had been brought here by Luo Han.
"Why'd you bring me here?" Aishi stood on deck, unamused. "To watch you two perform a dance duet?"
"Nope!"
Luo Han chuckled, then said seriously, "I brought you here because... I want to see how your infinite stamina works."
"What!" Aishi smirked. "You want to develop your own infinite stamina from mine and then have a big showdown with me?"
"What a shame!"
"You can't shrink right now, haha!"
Luo Han ignored the teasing and said faintly, "I remember you said during your first transformation that you could change size at will."
Uh-oh!
Aishi paused, thought for a moment, and sensed her body again.
She glared at Luo Han. "Why didn't you say something sooner?"
"I... just... thought of it..." Luo Han replied awkwardly.
Rip!
Tear!
With a sharp ripping sound, Aishi had impatiently grown to 15 meters in height, matching Luo Han. Her clothes, of course, did not survive.
"Didn't you want to see how my infinite stamina works?"
"Let's fight, and you can feel it for yourself!"
Aishi enveloped herself in chaotic Armament Haki and flew into a giant training room aboard the Penguin ship.
"Alright!"
Luo Han replied, then turned to Akatsuki . "Wait here while we fight. In about two hours, come fish me out."
Before Akatsuki could respond, Luo Han walked toward the training room. On the way, he coated himself in perfect Armament Haki about twenty centimeters thick.
Clang, clang!
Tapping his fists together, Luo Han muttered—this thickness should be enough to withstand Aishi 's chaotic Haki without being worn away instantly!
Clang!
The door opened and shut.
"Seriously…" Akatsuki shook her head and reclined on a giant lounge chair, silently counting time.
She would retrieve Luo Han in two hours—otherwise, once those two started fighting, it could go on forever.
Though usually, it ended with Luo Han begging for mercy—limp-limbed and exhausted.
...
Inside!
Luo Han entered the training room to find Aishi standing atop a massive elastic mat.
Her chaotic Armament Haki surged violently, flowing rapidly and chaotically like a Rasengan, brimming with destructive power.
Only Luo Han's perfect Armament Haki could withstand such tearing forces and pierce into Aishi 's chaotic Haki.
"What are you staring at? Come on!" Aishi snapped, seeing Luo Han standing there in a daze.
"Ah!"
Luo Han snapped out of it and smiled. "Here I come!"
Clang! Clang!
No more words. Both of them were itching for a fight and charged head-on.
Perfect Armament Haki clashed with chaotic Haki, producing thunderous roars.
Fortunately, they held back enough that the resulting shockwaves only made the Penguin ship rock slightly.
Clang!
After another collision—
Luo Han stepped back, hands lowering, then launched a direct kick at Aishi .
Aishi , flushed, didn't dodge. She instead hardened her chaotic Haki and took it head-on.
Boom!
A loud crack—the kick broke through Aishi 's chaotic Haki defense and pierced in.
But…
The chaotic, turbulent Haki locked Luo Han's leg in place.
At the same time!
It relentlessly tore at Luo Han's perfect Haki.
Szzzt!
Szzzt!
Szzzt!
The two types of Haki clashed continuously, the pressure making the Penguin ship feel like it was in a raging storm.
Boom!
Luo Han felt his Haki being consumed at an alarming rate and quickly pulled his leg back, retreating to the side.
"Aishi , when did your chaotic Haki get so powerful?"
He touched his leg, trembling. If he hadn't pulled away, his Haki would've been destroyed—and maybe even his leg!
Seems like Aishi had been holding back this whole year!
"Why'd you stop? Didn't you want to study my infinite stamina?"
"I haven't even started using my clone's power, and you're already done?"
"Come on!" Aishi pouted, charging forward and wrapping Luo Han in a tight swirl of chaotic Haki.
In an instant! Luo Han felt like he was in a chaotic, swirling world.
An immense force tore and ground away at his perfect Haki from all sides.
Boom!
Boom!
...
Enveloped in Aishi 's chaotic Haki, Luo Han had nowhere to run. He could only power up his full-body Haki and fight back.
Theoretically, their consumption should be equal since their Haki levels were the same. But for some reason, Luo Han's was draining faster.
Nearly two hours passed.
"Ah...!" With a growl, Aishi trembled, unleashing one final burst of chaotic Haki.
"Ah...!"
Luo Han roared back, but his perfect Haki was exhausted.
His body bore countless red marks, ripped open by Aishi 's chaotic Haki.
The pain made him groan.
Boom boom!
After the intense clash, both collapsed on the elastic mat.
At that moment, Luo Han sensed something—despite Aishi 's heavy stamina drain, a natural force stirred within her, and then a surge of energy entered her body.
Her stamina instantly recovered!
"Come on! One more round!"
As expected! Revitalized, Aishi flipped over and pinned Luo Han down excitedly.
"My turn now!" Akatsuki arrived to save him.
"Fine! But let's do it together."
Aishi didn't want to stop but made room. She also wanted to see how Luo Han would develop his own infinite stamina.
"You two go ahead!" Luo Han waved them off, lost in thought.
"Alright!"
Akatsuki replied and didn't mind Aishi watching—she believed in DIY solutions.
Lying there, Luo Han reflected. Slowly, a realization surfaced in his eyes.
It was all the power of nature!
Aishi 's divine tree clone used natural forces as a medium to transmit energy into her body when she needed it.
This energy was transformed into life force through the power of nature.
And by absorbing life force, Aishi could restore her stamina.
That was the true essence of Aishi 's infinite stamina!
(END CHAPTER)
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