Arceus's Pirate Journey

Kaidou liked recruiting powerful warriors, but not just anyone. People from Rocks’s ship had their own ambitions; they wouldn’t willingly follow others.

Hence, he had no interest in Ochoku.

”Just an intern... kid, don’t think gaining power lets you do whatever you want! Tooth Crush Assault!” The giant sword wreathed in Haki cut through the surrounding seawater, as Ochoku’s attack resounded throughout the cavern.

”But in terms of Haki, you’re still no match for me. Rising Dragon: Flame Hakken!”

The dragon’s head, wreathed in flames and stronger Haki, collided with Ochoku. His final strike failed to stop Kaidou, instead submerging him in the rising waters after a fierce explosion.

Ochoku’s last words resonated with Kaidou; despite continuous Haki training, talent mattered too. Some could reach in hours what others couldn’t in a lifetime.

”Get ready to break out.”

”Wait, big brother Kaidou, with so much treasure here, letting seawater in is a waste.”

Faced with the towering treasure, Queen hesitated. Handling the crew’s finances wasn’t easy; as the Hundred Beasts Pirates’ acting treasurer, his personal coffers were depleted, needing assets urgently.

”It’s just treasure; let it stay here for now, retrieve the most valuable items for now.”

Without John’s spatial powers, only they knew the treasure’s location, a natural treasure vault.

They were treasure-seeking, carrying durable bags. Queen hoisted two large sacks of treasure, ready to retreat.

Then Arceus fired a Hyper Beam, shattering the rock layer above. Water cascaded down into the cavern below under gravity’s pull....