One Piece: Rise of the Synthesis Pirate

Unfortunately, Ye Jia left García the Fierce Tooth flattened everywhere but his head. García twitched no more and died on the spot!

Even so, it only amounted to part of the Thunder Fruit fragments.

"Thunder Fruit (43/100)"

"Still more than half to go."

Ye Jia took out a knife and swiftly sliced off García's head, wrapping it in coarse cloth.

"Looks like I'll have to make up the rest with Scarface Walker. Hopefully, he lasts a bit longer."

Tucking the bloody package at his waist, Ye Jia walked into the tavern.

Inside, Scarface Walker was rewarding his victorious crew member, while his crew laughed and celebrated their win.

"You're Scarface Walker, aren't you?"

Ye Jia approached him directly, speaking in an indifferent tone.

"Huh?"

The uninvited guest immediately became the focus of the room. Everyone noticed the bloody package at Ye Jia's waist, their pupils contracting with alarm.

"Who are you?" Scarface Walker asked.

"I'm García's subordinate," Ye Jia said, "He said if you fought me and won, he'd steer clear of you forever, avoiding any place where you are. But he bet you wouldn't be my match."

Bang!

Scarface Walker crushed the beer mug in his hand, his towering two-meter frame rising as he glared at Ye Jia.

"García, that coward, has some nerve! Stepping in for him was your first mistake!" Scarface Walker roared, drawing his giant blade.

"Clear the area! I'll paint my blade with blood today!"

The crowd quickly made room, leaving a vacuum around the two. Scarface's crew cheered wildly, egging their captain on, while the other pirates looked on with curiosity.

Scarface Walker, a bounty of millions, personally fighting—such duels were rare entertainment!

"Ready?" Ye Jia asked.

"Kid, I'll show you the grim fate of fighting Scarface Walker!"

Scarface Walker charged with his massive blade raised high. But just as his blade was about to strike Ye Jia—

Bang!

Scarface Walker's massive frame flew like a cannonball into the wall, embedding there and losing consciousness.

The entire tavern erupted in chaos.

"Scarface Walker was taken down in one hit!"

"Who attacked? I didn't see anything!"

"The guy in black didn't even move—how did Walker go flying?"

Gasps filled the air. Scarface Walker, with a 12-million bounty, was knocked out instantly, without anyone seeing how. This level of power was terrifying!

"I almost forgot to tell you," Ye Jia said.

In a flash, he appeared in front of Scarface Walker, astonishing everyone further.

"García wanted me to deliver a message… he's lonely and needs your company."

With a smirk, Ye Jia raised his fist and unleashed a flurry of attacks.

Light-speed punches!

"Congratulations! You've obtained a Thunder Fruit Fragment!"

"Congratulations! You've obtained another Thunder Fruit Fragment!"

The system notification kept chiming as Scarface Walker's body visibly crumpled under the blows. Blood spattered everywhere, leaving him grotesque.

"Congratulations! You've collected 100 Thunder Fruit Fragments. Would you like to synthesize?"

A sweet, electronic voice chimed in Ye Jia's head. Elated, he immediately chose "Yes."

The 100 fragments were deposited into a giant furnace, and a seven-colored progress bar began rapidly filling up.

"Done. You're of no use to me now."

Ye Jia withdrew his fist, pulled out a knife, and beheaded Scarface Walker in one clean motion. Catching the severed head in a cloth, he tucked it at his waist.

"Captain!" Scarface's crew trembled in terror.

Ye Jia's movements were too fast—Scarface Walker had been beaten and decapitated before anyone could react.

The other pirates stared, dumbfounded.

They had seen terrifying people before, but nothing like this! Scarface Walker, with an 18-million bounty, was crushed like a helpless baby.

"Alright, mission complete."

Satisfied, Ye Jia glanced at his 30-million bounty reward, then disappeared in a flash of yellow light, leaving a stunned audience behind.

...

"Scarface Walker's head confirmed. García's head confirmed."

"Here's your 30-million bounty. We hope you'll continue contributing to the fight against pirates!"

A young man collected his 30-million bounty reward, overjoyed, bowing repeatedly to thank the Marines.

Holding the bag of money, he stopped in his tracks.

"With so much money… he'll never notice if I take a little!"

Grabbing a handful, he slipped it into his pocket and walked into an alley. But as he stepped into the shadows, his body stiffened and collapsed unconscious.

"People these days… so greedy," Ye Jia muttered.

Retrieving the money bag and pocketed stash, he left a silver coin as promised, then vanished.

...

Windmill Village

"Hey, old man Casca, I've saved enough. Build me a ship!"

Ye Jia tossed a pouch containing 100 gold coins—equal to one million Berries—at the old shipwright.

"Kid, didn't think you'd raise a million so quickly!" Casca laughed. "Give me ten days. We'll meet at the dock!"

"I'll be waiting for good news!"

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