Chapter 954: The Seamstress Appears Again (1/2)

Even if he wished to deal with the pirates, Krune couldn't leave the baby alone. Without it having protection, it could be killed mid-fight. After all, the pirates had impressive mobility in the water. Observing their actions, he determined that they weren't even swimming through the water.

There was a mysterious force that generated currents around their bodies, propelling them forward. But thanks to the light he emitted, and due to the high-tension battle, Krune's attention span was magnified.

He immediately noticed that the Motor Fishes also moved in the same manner, thinking to himself, 'So, all of them have a passive ability related to the Motor Fishes? Hmmm...they're only worth 7 Godly Points in the Checkpoint Turtle, while I had to spend 20 Godly Points to buy Underwater Breathing. So, did they figure out a method like what I did with the Monster Geckos?'

”What the heck? It's freezing all of a sudden!” The pirates cursed all of a sudden as they retreated into the water, using the warmth from the water to shield themselves from the cold. The source was Krune, who activated his cold blood and transmitted the freezing effect through his Neon Radiance.

Of course, its effect wasn't that intense as he had directed it everywhere. Not only that, but since the ocean waters were warm, as long as the pirates jumped into it, they would be okay. Besides, Krune couldn't freeze up part of the ocean. Even if he had recovered his cultivation base, it would be a difficult feat, not to mention now.

He quickly retracted the freezing effect and deactivated his Neon Radiance, relying on Sonic Radar as he began to breathe rapidly in quick sessions using his mouth. Through this, he emitted weak sounds that allowed him to perceive the entire surroundings.

Krune then pulled out a fishing rod and slapped it out, causing the hook to plunge into the nose of a jumping pirate. He then tugged it with all his strength, causing the pirate to scream as part of his nose was torn off.

He continued to scream while moving within the ocean. Upon seeing that they had a greater advantage due to their mobility in water, Krune took out the fishing rods, using them to hook his foes. Upon seeing his adaptability to the situation, Gajor frowned.

'This guy is good, but how come I don't remember seeing his name on the top hundred rankings?' Gajor thought as he called out, ”Heuk, can you sense any weakness in him?”

”I can't find any,” Heuk observed Krune's fighting style as he responded. ”He seems too attuned to a defensive battle as if he lived with shields all his life. Then again, this guy isn't normal, boss.”

”I feel the same.” Gajor nodded. ”Well, let's probe his strength first before making any other moves. It is a loss, but most of them are disposable anyway. Might as well put them to good use.”

As his subordinate, Heuk nodded and instructed his men. Gajor then gazed at Krune, watching the other party flash a smile his way before turning off his Neon Radiance. For a moment, Gajor felt like his heart would leap out of his chest, sensing danger from Krune. 'Very few are able to make me feel this way. This guy is definitely a monster.'

'But!' He smiled. 'If you were still a cultivator, it might have been a different issue. Sadly, you're just a mortal. Your stamina is limited. You will tire out soon enough and won't be able to rely on any passive abilities. But on my side, those pirates are just disposable pawns. Once I weaken you enough, I can easily finish you off.'

But just when he chuckled, one of Gajor's passive abilities activated, warning him of another incoming danger. This was a danger-sensing ability that he managed to obtain after spending three months chasing after a certain fish. Only after he had obtained it was he able to roam around as a pirate and manage to survive up till now. Everything was because of the danger-sensing passive ability he had obtained.

At the moment he sensed the danger, Gajor commanded Heuk immediately, ”Retreat!”

Heuk, too, was privy of the danger-sensing passive ability his boss possessed. So without asking any questions, he shouted for them to retreat, confusing the pirates for a moment before they hurried off to retreat.

And right at this moment, a figure swam through the water at breakneck speeds before slashing the cage with a motor fish, severing it from the pirate construct. Gajor jumped forth with his sword and slashed with all his might as the entity within lightly parried his attack before making another slash on the second Motor Fish cage, severing it as well from the pirate construct.

The blade that severed it emitted intense heat even though its texture resembled a coral. Upon seeing the signature blade, Gajor hurried his men while shouting, ”Damn, it's the Seamstress! Retreat! Retreat!”

Their pirate construct quickly sped away as the remaining two Motor Fishes worked harder. While they were escaping, the heated blade flashed a couple of times, severing some of the boats from the construct.

The pirates on those boats quickly jumped from the boats, carrying with them the items they had pillaged. They climbed aboard the other intact boats and watched as the construct sped up, throwing off the entity that was chasing after them.