Chapter 19 : Return and Battle

The world of pirates.

"I'm finally back!"

Stretching lazily, Youta felt the atmosphere of the pirate world. Although it didn't give off the same serious vibe as the world of ninjas, outside of freedom, it also gave off an impression of chaos and disorder.

Youta didn't know how he could tell, perhaps it was because he had traveled between two worlds, so he had this feeling.

"Only one day left until seven days, might as well take a look around this island!" After pondering for a moment, Youta thought that he hadn't explored this island yet, so he decided to take a stroll around and buy some things.

After completing the transaction in the ninja world, Youta spent the remaining three days exercising the ninjutsu he had acquired.

Now, due to his physique from the world of pirates, his amount of chakra could be said to have skyrocketed. Among elite ninjas, he could be considered to have a very high amount of chakra. Practicing ninjutsu was no longer as painstakingly slow as before, and he quickly mastered two simple Water Release ninjutsu.

He still hadn't forgotten about the Black Spade Pirates and the threat from the Marine Vice Admiral. Therefore, the first thing he practiced was Water Release ninjutsu, to deal with Devil Fruit ability users.

However, after just half an hour in the market on this island, he saw flames and black smoke rising from the port area.

"Well, it looks like vacation time is over. Has the battle already begun?"

Seeing the flames erupting and the sun-like fireballs at the port, Youta immediately understood that Ace and the others had started fighting.

And for Ace to even use his Flame-Flame Fruit ability, it was evident that they were dealing with no ordinary opponents. It was easy to guess that it was the arrival of Marine Vice Admirals.

Youta's guess was spot on, and it wasn't just one Marine Vice Admiral who had come this time! When he arrived at the port, he saw Ace getting beaten up!

"What the hell, did this scene happen in the original?"

Arriving at the scene, Youta saw Ace being double-teamed by two Vice Admirals! He didn't recognize one of them, but the other one he had seen in the original work. He should be the Vice Admiral nicknamed "Dogtooth," but Youta couldn't remember his exact name.

He recognized him because his dog-like appearance was too conspicuous. When Youta first read the original work, he thought he was wearing a dog-headed hat!

Later, he learned that this guy had the Dog-Dog Fruit, Spotted Dog Model ability. Speaking of which, such Devil Fruit abilities could also become Marine Vice Admirals. This guy really exemplified the principle that there are no useless Devil Fruit abilities, only useless Devil Fruit ability users.

At this moment, both Vice Admirals had Haki covering their fists, and Ace was being forced back step by step in the fight. It was evident that he was encountering experts in Haki, which made Ace very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, Youta had already taught Ace about Haki, and Ace had even started learning Observation Haki. Otherwise, if this guy foolishly thought that his elemental transformation could withstand attacks, Ace would probably have been knocked down by now.

As for Ace's other crew members, they couldn't even get close to the battlefield, and even if they did, it would only add to the trouble.

However, Youta faintly felt that in this battle, Ace was gradually undergoing a transformation. His responses to the attacks of these two Vice Admirals were becoming more and more agile.

"Could this guy be awakening Observation Haki?" Youta vaguely sensed something. Although he had already taught Ace the training method for Observation Haki, Ace hadn't truly focused on practicing it in less than a month of sailing on the ship, even while moonlighting as a navigator. So, he hadn't awakened Observation Haki yet.

But obviously, this battle was catalyzing Ace's strength. Haki was easier to improve and awaken in actual combat, and with Ace's talent, awakening Observation Haki in this battle was not unexpected to Youta.

As Youta was pondering, Ace took a punch, and with a swoosh, fell right beside him.

"Need help, Captain?" Youta tilted his head and asked.

"Uh, no need. When has a ship doctor been needed on the battlefield?" Ace groaned and got up again.

Youta chuckled. Now he understood why Ace's Black Spade Pirates were so pathetic. It seemed that having a reliable captain wasn't necessarily a good thing; the crew members were all protected by the captain to the point where they had no combat capability.

Of course, upon careful consideration, if the crew members of the Black Spade Pirates were used like those of the Straw Hat Pirates, they would probably have died a long time ago.

But Youta wasn't an ordinary crew member of the Black Spade Pirates. If Ace said not to go up, then he wouldn't. How could he?

While Ace was still holding up, why not gain more combat experience? Did he really have to wait until the New World to directly confront the Four Emperors?

He didn't want to be in a position like Ace's leg hair!

"Forget it, Captain. I don't think you can take on two Vice Admirals by yourself!" Youta shook his head without hesitation, standing by his side.

If it were in the New World and Ace, who had already awakened both types of Haki, two Vice Admirals wouldn't stand a chance against him, unless they were Vice Admirals in waiting or his grandfather.

At the moment, even if he had unleashed his potential, he probably could only defeat one Vice Admiral at most.

Although Youta didn't know if he had caused some butterfly effect that led to the direct blockade of the Black Spade Pirates by two Vice Admirals, there was nothing to be said. Since he had joined the Black Spade Pirates, then let's fight!

Youta's gaze fell on Dogtooth. "I'll take care of that Spotted Dog! Ace, you deal with the other one!"

"Wait, I said I don't need..."

"It's decided. I'm going!" Youta didn't pay any more attention to Ace's words and threw two kunai at Dogtooth.

"Members of the Black Spade Pirates? A new face I haven't seen before... A crew member Ace just found?" Dogtooth extended his arm wrapped in Armament Haki and easily crushed the two kunai.

"You think you can participate in our battle with this level of strength... Let me teach you a lesson!"

As soon as he finished speaking, his figure disappeared in an instant.

"So fast!" Youta's pupils constricted. Under the double lock of Observation Haki and the enhanced Hawk Eye, he barely managed to see the guy's attack trajectory, and immediately threw a punch as well.

Just as Youta's fist was about to clash with the opponent's fist wrapped in Armament Haki, several metal spikes flashing with metallic light suddenly protruded from the gaps in his fist, and a blue chakra glow shimmered on the metallic spikes.