Chapter 298: A Mysterious Attacker—Is Uchiha Yi Dead?
Chapter 298: A Mysterious Attacker—Is Uchiha Yi Dead?
"Incredible!"
"So this is the captain's true power?"
The four women, two pets, and even Lucci and the other two, who had just returned after obtaining Devil Fruits, were all frozen in shock, their mouths hanging wide open.
The scene seemed to pause in that moment.
"Alright."
"It's over now."
Uchiha Yi dismissed his projection ability, causing the towering Law of Heaven and Earth form to vanish as well.
He was very satisfied with his performance in this battle.
However, the cost had been steep.
He had burned through 80% of his stamina, leaving him in the weakest state he had ever experienced.
But even in his current weakened condition, a mere Marine Admiral was still no match for him.
"Morgans, how do you feel about the big news I gifted you?"
Uchiha Yi turned his gaze to Morgans, who now seemed somewhat out of place, and asked with a smirk.
"G-Great…"
Unlike before, Morgans no longer exuded his usual composure. He was now visibly uneasy and responded in a cautious tone.
"Then make sure to write a proper account of today's events."
"Also, stop using the name 'Nameless Pirates' in your reports!"
"The organization I've founded is called the Heavenly Palace!"
Uchiha Yi instructed, ensuring that Morgans did not continue referring to him with the term pirate, which would be highly inappropriate.
"Y-Yes, of course!"
"I'll make sure of it!"
Morgans nodded repeatedly, bowing his head, showing none of his former arrogance as the so-called underground news king.
"Are you interested in joining the Heavenly Palace?"
Seeing that Morgans had a talent for information, Uchiha Yi extended an invitation.
"This…"
Morgans clearly hadn't expected such an offer and was momentarily caught off guard, unsure of how to respond.
"Think it over carefully and give me your answer later."
"You may leave now."
Uchiha Yi didn't push for an immediate decision. He waved his hand dismissively, letting Morgans go.
After all, time was money for a newsman like him.
The destruction of Judicial Island had already been broadcast worldwide.
Now, riding this wave of hype, Morgans could publish several more sensational articles and make a fortune in the process.
"You all may leave as well."
Uchiha Yi then turned to Lucci and his group.
Keeping them by his side wouldn't be beneficial.
It would only hinder their growth.
Now that he had revealed his overwhelming strength to the world, it was unlikely that anyone would recklessly challenge him.
Those who did seek him out would be far too powerful for them to handle.
So it was best to send them off on their own journeys—to train and grow stronger.
Once their foundations were solid, he could then grant them powerful traits and Devil Fruit abilities, ensuring their eventual transformation into truly formidable warriors.
Before letting them go, Uchiha Yi imparted his knowledge of Haki, giving them a solid starting point.
After that, he sent them on their way.
Just as Lucci and the others had barely left, and Uchiha Yi was preparing for a period of leisurely travel, his Observation Haki suddenly detected an immensely powerful presence rapidly closing in.
Who is this?
Could it be… Imu?!
A wave of uncertainty washed over him, but before he could contemplate further, the figure had already arrived before him.
The figure was completely shrouded in darkness, revealing only a pair of piercing, hawk-like eyes.
Even with these minor details, Uchiha Yi couldn't identify them.
"Who are you?"
Uchiha Yi asked cautiously.
Right now, he had not yet recovered from his extreme exertion.
His remaining stamina was only about 40%, meaning he could not fight at full strength.
And he could clearly sense that this mysterious figure was incredibly powerful—perhaps even equal to his full strength in his peak condition.
This is bad.
"The foretold future does not include your existence."
"Your actions have severely disrupted destiny."
"You must be erased."
The mysterious figure didn't respond to Uchiha Yi's question. Instead, they spoke cryptic words that were difficult to understand.
And before Uchiha Yi could react—
The figure extended a shadowy hand and softly uttered:
"Erase."
Instantly, Uchiha Yi sensed an immeasurable terror descending upon him.
"Not good!"
"Shukuchi!" (Instant Step Technique)
In a flash, Uchiha Yi teleported away, narrowly avoiding the attack.
But in that exact instant—
The space where he had just stood… vanished.
It was as if an eraser had wiped away that portion of reality—leaving only empty nothingness in its place.
Uchiha Yi's heart trembled in shock.
What kind of terrifying power is this?!
"Confinement: Void."
The mysterious figure, seeing their first attack miss, frowned in dissatisfaction.
They spread their fingers wide, palm facing Uchiha Yi—
Then clenched their fist.
Suddenly—
The entire five-kilometer area around Uchiha Yi froze solid.
His Shukuchi technique failed—it was as if it had been sealed away.
Then, the space itself began shrinking, its pressure growing exponentially stronger.
Soon, Uchiha Yi found himself completely immobilized.
He had been sealed away, like a statue trapped in an unbreakable prison.
He had lost.
"Die."
The mysterious figure's eyes remained utterly emotionless, like a soulless corpse.
A voice, impossible to discern as male or female, echoed coldly:
And then—
Like a statue weathered by time, Uchiha Yi's body crumbled to dust—
A single gust of wind blew, and he was gone.
As if nothing significant had just happened, the mysterious figure turned and vanished without a trace.
Due to Uchiha Yi having moved the battlefield elsewhere, Robin and the others remained unharmed.
The mysterious figure paid them no attention, simply departing.
But they had witnessed everything with their own eyes.
The sudden turn of events was so abrupt that they struggled to comprehend what had just transpired.
In the end, they only saw one thing—
Uchiha Yi… had been killed.
"Brother Yi… is dead?"
Nojiko's mind blanked out.
She couldn't distinguish between reality and a nightmare.
All this time, Uchiha Yi had been an invincible figure in her mind.
To her, he was unbeatable.
She refused to believe that someone as omnipotent as Uchiha Yi could just die.
And to die in such an unremarkable manner?!
"We need to leave this place."
Among them, Robin remained the calmest.
She knew that if Uchiha Yi couldn't handle that enemy, then they stood no chance.
Although the mysterious figure seemed to have left, who knew if they would return?
But most importantly—
Robin was certain that Uchiha Yi was not dead.
Because if he had truly died, then the abilities he granted them would have disappeared as well.
That alone was proof enough.
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