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Chapter 476: Beating Down Kamaitachi Erik 

“Heh… I really didn’t expect this. In the world of One Piece, someone’s technique is exactly like Temari’s jutsu from Naruto!” 

Just as Kazama was about to counter Erik’s wind-style attack with his own Fūton (Wind Release), he suddenly noticed Luffy and Zoro running up to him. 

“Kazama-aniki! We’re your crewmates—why didn’t you call us when you were about to throw down with an enemy?” Luffy asked, clearly fired up. 

Zoro chimed in too, and the two of them charged forward to help block Erik’s attack. 

But to their surprise, Erik’s technique, which seemed simple at first glance, packed an absurd amount of power. 

In the blink of an eye, both Luffy and Zoro were smacked to the ground. 

They had come to help Kazama, but before they could even land a blow, they were knocked out cold by the enemy. The embarrassment hit them hard. 

Kazama, however, didn’t blame them in the slightest. 

He understood how powerful Erik’s wind-style attacks really were—formless, unpredictable, and deadly. They weren’t something Zoro and Luffy could handle just yet. 

So Kazama turned to the two of them and calmly said: 

“You guys don’t need to worry about me. In front of me, no one has the right to act tough. I’ll take care of Erik myself.” 

As he spoke, Kazama summoned the Sanzen En’en Ka (Three Thousand Blazing Flames) to heal Luffy and Zoro’s wounds. 

Seeing this, Erik’s eyes narrowed. The fact that Kazama could heal serious injuries in an instant sparked his greed. 

As a high-ranking Kaigun (Marine) officer, Erik had always been obsessed with recruiting unique and powerful individuals. 

He sneered coldly and said, “Listen up, you little runt. I thought you were just a loudmouth loser, but it turns out you’ve got some real power. The ability to heal instantly? That’s rare. So how about this—swear loyalty to me and serve under my command. If you do, I might just spare your life… and your friends’.” 

“But if you refuse—then don’t blame me for what happens next.” 

Clap! Clap! Clap! Before Erik could even finish, Kazama moved in a blur, using Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker Technique) to appear right in front of him. 

Without giving Erik a chance to react, Kazama delivered three clean slaps to his face, sending him crashing to the ground. 

“You piece of trash dare to attack me?” 

Seeing himself floored so easily, Erik’s fury boiled over. 

But then he suddenly remembered something… 

Lately, there had been rumors circulating among the Marines—of a certain pirate who had a weird habit of slapping people. A pirate with terrifying strength and no tolerance for arrogance. 

Erik narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Kazama, then asked, “Wait a second… you’re that guy, aren’t you? The one they call ‘the slap-happy pirate’—Kazama?” 

Kazama crossed his arms and replied coolly, “Yeah, I’m Kazama. I don’t change my name or hide my face.” 

“But I don’t just go around slapping people for fun. Everyone who’s tasted my palm… was arrogant, overconfident, and asking for it.” 

Chapter 477: A Susanoo Bigger Than a Real Dragon 

“What?! How dare you—this is outrageous!” 

Erik’s rage boiled over the moment Kazama insulted him, calling him an arrogant, overbearing fool. Furious beyond reason, he launched a Kamaitachi-style wind attack without hesitation. 

But what Erik didn’t realize was that Kazama’s true strength was far beyond his expectations. 

He had no idea that Kazama’s Wind Release techniques were on a whole different level—sharper, faster, and way more badass than his own. 

Erik had assumed Kazama was just another loser like Luffy or Zoro—easy pickings. 

He figured he could end Kazama in a single exchange, reducing him to bloody pieces. 

But the moment Erik unleashed his Kamaitachi— 

Kazama fired back with an even more devastating, overpowered Wind Release: Super Kamaitachi Slash. 

In just a blink, not only did Kazama deflect Erik’s attack right back at him… 

…the counterstrike kept all its power—and then some—slamming straight into Erik! 

Caught totally off guard, Erik was sent flying, crashing to the ground in a heap. 

Kazama’s Wind Release was so intense, so absurdly overpowered, that even Erik’s clothes were shredded to pieces. 

Humiliated, Erik burned with rage and shame. 

The surrounding Marines, along with Luffy and the others, couldn’t help but burst into laughter when they saw Erik looking like he’d just put on the Emperor’s New Clothes. 

Erik, mortified and seething, wanted nothing more than to rip Kazama and the others to pieces—but he didn’t have the strength to pull it off. 

All he could do was cover his important parts and run for his life like a maniac. 

And even as he retreated, he shouted at Kazama in defiance: 

“You little punk, you’d better watch your back! Don’t think just ‘cause you’re winning now that you can act all high and mighty. It won’t be long before I show you what the full force of the Navy HQ really looks like!” 

Kazama smirked and called back casually: 

“Sure, I’ve been wanting to see how badass your Navy HQ commanders really are!” 

But he didn’t chase after Erik. 

After all, there was no deep grudge between them, and Kazama had bigger priorities right now. 

His main task was to transport the weakened, ancient True Dragon to the Lost City beneath the sea. 

Only then could the dragon be reborn. 

But there was a problem—the True Dragon was massive. 

Even though Luffy and the others had built a raft out of bamboo, they couldn’t find a way to move the dragon down the mountain path. 

The group quickly ran out of ideas. 

That’s when Kazama chuckled and turned to them, confident as ever: 

“No worries, everyone. I, Kazama, can take the dragon to the ocean floor all by myself!” 

“Wait—what?! That’s impossible!” 

The moment those words left Kazama’s mouth, Luffy and Zoro both looked stunned. 

Even Apis shook her head furiously, like a rattle-drum: 

“Come on, Big Bro Kazama, we know you’re super strong—totally badass—but that’s just plain bragging! I mean, a real man with true grit doesn’t make empty boasts! And if you do, then you’re not a real man at all!” 

“Hehe, is that so?” 

Kazama chuckled in response to Apis’s doubt, clearly amused. 

“You’re seriously underestimating me, Apis.” 

Then, in the blink of an eye—Kazama unleashed his trump card: 

Complete-Form Susanoo! 

A towering, colossal warrior of chakra rose up behind him—an avatar over a hundred feet tall. 

It was far bigger than the True Dragon itself. 

Chapter 478: Admiral Arza 

Just then, Kazama's Perfect Susanoo reached out with its massive hand— 

And in a flash, it grabbed the aged True Dragon out of the air. 

"What?! How is that even possible?!" 

The moment Abisu saw the raw power Kazama had unleashed, she was utterly shaken. 

Even though Luffy and Zoro had already witnessed Kazama’s abilities before, they were still floored by the spectacle. 

After all, in their memories, they had never seen anyone wield this kind of power. 

Sure, Kazama had used the Perfect Susanoo once before—but now, seeing him bring it out again, Luffy and the others couldn't help but feel an electrifying surge of excitement. 

Let’s be real: who doesn’t want their crewmates to be total badasses? 

At that moment, Kazama's Susanoo had one hand clutching the True Dragon and the other protecting the group as they ventured deep into the ocean in search of the Lost World. 

But what they didn’t expect was— 

Before they could even find the fabled lost island, they were suddenly swarmed by massive sea beasts! 

These underwater titans surged toward them with terrifying force. 

Abisu trembled in fear. “Kazama-aniki! This is the Calm Belt—we’re right in the breeding ground of all these terrifying sea monsters! You have to be extra careful!” 

Kazama just grinned. “Heh. Careful? Nah. These sea freaks? Total trash in front of me.” 

“What?! Are you serious?!” 

Abisu’s eyes nearly popped out of her head. 

But before she could even finish panicking, Kazama’s God-Tier Susanoo went into action—slicing and smashing the sea beasts like they were nothing but floating seaweed. 

In moments, the monsters were defeated and fled in terror. 

“No way! Kazama-aniki, you’re just way too overpowered!” 

Seeing his Susanoo wreak that much havoc made Abisu’s heart fill with admiration—and maybe a little jealousy. 

Kazama then led Luffy, Zoro, and the others deeper toward the sunken island below. 

But just as they were zeroing in on it— 

BOOM!! 

A sudden underwater shockwave blasted them all back to the surface! 

Dazed and disoriented, they barely had time to react before a beast-like warship—its front carved like a snarling animal’s skull—loomed in front of them. 

“What the heck?! Do the Marines seriously have nothing better to do than harass us 24/7?” Luffy complained, crossing his arms in that usual Luffy-ish way. 

Onboard the ship was a disgustingly greasy, overweight Marine commander. Upon hearing Luffy’s rant, he chuckled darkly. 

Without warning, he raised one pudgy hand—and unleashed a monstrous tidal wave straight at them. 

“Wait—what?! This guy can use Suiton (Water Release) too?!” 

Kazama’s eyes narrowed. He hadn't expected a Marine to wield such powerful ninjutsu. 

The fat Marine commander let out a furious roar: “You little punk! You've attacked us one too many times! This ends today—I’m gonna chop you into pieces and grind your bones into fish food!” 

At the same time, a familiar figure—Eric the Kamaitachi, the weasel-blade freak Kazama had beaten earlier—jumped to the admiral’s side. 

“Hehehe! I told you, brat! I said I’d chop you up, and now I’ve got back-up! This is Admiral Arza, a Marine powerhouse who can command the full force of the ocean! You’ve got no chance now!” 

"WHAT?!" 

Arza and Eric thought they had Kazama cornered, that he and his team were doomed to a watery grave— 

But Kazama simply swung his divine Susanoo, and in one motion, obliterated Arza’s tidal wave like it was nothing. 

“Your power’s impressive, I’ll give you that,” Kazama said coolly. “But even if you command the ocean, you’re no match for me.” 

With that, his God-Tier Susanoo surged forward again, towering over Arza and his crew. 

Furious and humiliated, Arza prepared to unleash an even more terrifying move—something that would shock everyone watching… 

Chapter 479: The Pirate-Style Human Bullet Tank 

So it turns out... this chubby Marine admiral—within the blink of an eye—had completely stripped off all his clothes. 

Then, he took a deep, exaggerated breath. 

And just like that, his pudgy body swelled up like a freaking mountain! 

“Behold! My *Human Bullet Tank!!*” 

With a thunderous roar, the oversized admiral launched himself at Kazama and the others like a cannonball made of lard and bad decisions. 

Kazama gave a cold laugh. “Heh. These guys from the One Piece world are starting to act more and more like ninjas from Naruto. That move of his? It's literally Chōji’s Human Bullet Tank from the Akimichi Clan!” 

Luffy and Zoro had never seen anything like it. 

Add in the fact that the Marine admiral was now buck naked, and—yeah. 

The two of them were practically clawing at their own eyes, faces scrunched up in horror. 

“Dude, I think my soul just took critical damage,” Zoro groaned. 

“Why is the shiny part coming straight at us?!” Luffy wailed. 

Meanwhile, the Marine admiral was clearly using this shock tactic to make them drop their guard—setting up for a sneaky surprise attack. 

But what he didn’t count on was Kazama’s mental fortitude. This was a man of steel resolve and eyeballs forged in battle! No matter how gross, no matter how unsightly, Kazama wasn’t the type to flinch. 

Without missing a beat, Kazama activated the Yomi no Hirazaka—the Interdimensional Rift technique! 

Before the admiral could even blink, his trajectory shifted—right into his own warship. 

BOOOOM!! 

He had been this close to smashing Kazama, but instead… he obliterated his own ship! 

The stunned admiral's eyes bulged. “W-what just happened?!” 

His sailors, caught in the chaos, were flung like bowling pins as the fleshy torpedo wrecked everything in its path. 

“NOOO! MY SHIP!!!” 

The panicked admiral scrambled to deflate himself and revert to normal form, but when he saw the absolute carnage his Meat Missile had caused, his face twisted in horror. 

Kazama smirked and walked forward, cracking his knuckles. 

“Look, I don’t wanna burst your bubble… well, actually, I do—but your Meat Bullet Tank is nothing compared to my buddy’s back in the Shinobi world. If you’ve got some real skill, now’s the time to show it. Otherwise, I’m gonna beat you so bad, you’ll forget which ocean you’re in.” 

The admiral snarled. “Don’t give me that cocky crap!” 

He clearly still didn’t take Kazama seriously—because in his mind, Kazama was just another low-level pirate. 

If he really understood Kazama’s full power, he probably would’ve soiled his already-nonexistent pants and jumped ship. 

Still, determined to save face, the admiral launched another full-force attack, muscles rippling, belly jiggling like a lethal flan. 

Kazama sighed. “So you really want that beatdown, huh?” 

Just as Kazama was about to counterattack and rearrange the admiral’s face geometry— 

Something unexpected happened. 

This so-called buffoon of an admiral was, in fact, notoriously cunning. 

While putting on a flashy show and launching attacks from the front, he had secretly commanded his subordinates to pull a classic "bright side distraction, dark side ambush" maneuver.  

Chapter 480: Trash Gets Wrecked Anyway 

The Navy forces circled around from behind Kazama’s ship, surrounding the barely conscious True Dragon. 

Fortunately, Kazama had already activated his Mangekyō Sharingan, giving him a 360-degree field of vision with zero blind spots. 

That’s how he caught sight of the Navy Admiral’s sneaky ambush. 

Instantly, Kazama’s anger exploded—he was furious. 

After all, Kazama was a man of unwavering pride and principle, and nothing pissed him off more than underhanded tricks from cowardly snakes like this Navy Admiral. 

Meanwhile, the Admiral, seeing his men close in on the True Dragon, burst into arrogant laughter. He turned to Kazama with a smug, victorious grin. 

“Listen up, you little punk. I’ll admit, your power is pretty damn strong. But too bad! No matter how badass you are, you can’t save that dragon now. And once I rip out its bones, I’ll consume them… and gain eternal life! You’ll live the rest of your life regretting this moment, you brat!” 

The Admiral broke into wild, crazed laughter. 

“WHAT?!” 

Just as the Admiral was about to make his move—confident that victory was his—something unbelievable happened. 

In a flash, Kazama swapped places with the True Dragon! 

This was his most overpowered space-time ninjutsu: Amenotejikara. 

The Navy sailors, who were about to strike the True Dragon with swords, spears, axes, and halberds— 

—suddenly found themselves slashing straight at Kazama instead! 

If it were anyone else, they would've been torn to shreds instantly. 

But unfortunately for them, Kazama was basically invulnerable to such attacks. Blades and weapons meant nothing to him—they might as well have been attacking a boulder. 

In the blink of an eye, Kazama sent all the sailors flying with a single powerful burst. 

And just like that, the True Dragon reappeared safely on the ship where Kazama had been standing a moment ago. 

“What?! This is infuriating!” 

The Navy Admiral was left speechless. He had no idea what kind of technique Kazama had just used. 

But what mattered was that Kazama had completely flipped the situation—and now, the Admiral was livid, beyond all reason. 

He didn’t care what trick Kazama had used. In his eyes, there was only one path left: kill Kazama at all costs. 

If he couldn’t take Kazama down now, he’d be a laughingstock as a Navy Admiral. 

He cursed and screamed, then charged at Kazama with killing intent. 

But what he didn’t realize… was that Kazama had already made up his mind: 

This guy had to die. 

Kazama had vowed to protect the True Dragon—no matter what. There was no way he’d let a despicable Navy monster like this get his hands on it. 

Kazama had tolerated a lot, but this Admiral had crossed every line. He was arrogant. Ruthless. And unforgivably shameless. 

Kazama vanished in an instant, using Body Flicker Technique (Shunshin no Jutsu) to appear right in front of the Admiral. 

The Admiral had assumed Kazama was too far away—that even with his strength, he couldn’t reach him in time. 

But he had severely underestimated Kazama’s power. 

The moment Kazama appeared before him, the Admiral's face went pale, drenched in cold sweat. He collapsed to the ground with a heavy thud, paralyzed by fear.