One Piece: My Name is Jack, I'm Very Resistant to Beating

Jack's booming voice rang out across the arena, causing some of the Tobiroppo to clutch their ears in pain. The brief moment of silence in the arena was quickly replaced by chaos.

"Unbelievable! This is the power of one of the All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates!"

"Two Tobiroppo joined forces and still couldn't withstand Jack-sama for more than a few exchanges!"

"Let's take a moment to mourn Sakory and Reef. Now, let's cheer for Jack-sama's overwhelming victory!"

"THREE CHEERS!"

"Congratulations, Jack-sama!"

"Drought Jack! Drought Jack!"

The deafening cheers, combined with the sheer aura radiating from Jack, sent the remaining Tobiroppo scurrying away without another word. Jack leaped onto the high platform and waved dismissively to the crowd below. Grabbing a microphone, he bellowed:

"Members of the Beasts Pirates! This is the age of pirates!"

"If you don't want to be left behind in this new era, then you must become stronger!"

"Your rank should reflect your strength! Even if you're part of the Tobiroppo!"

"In my opinion, Kaido-sama has been far too lenient, always taking past relationships into account."

"There are things Kaido-sama cannot say, so I will say them!"

"The Beasts Pirates respect the survival of the fittest, where strength reigns supreme! No matter how long you've been with us, if you lack strength, stop acting high and mighty!"

"If your strength doesn't match your rank, I hope you're self-aware enough to step down and make room for the younger generation!"

"Remember, these seas are at their most chaotic and dangerous right now! Even if you hold a slight advantage in the crew today, if you don't work hard, you'll be discarded by this era!"

"This era has no place for those who stand still!"

"Under Kaido-sama's leadership, the Beasts Pirates will only grow stronger and achieve greater glory!"

"And all of you, every member of the Beasts Pirates, are the foundation for Kaido-sama to become Pirate King!"

"Let's cheer for Kaido-sama!"

"Kaido-sama! Kaido-sama!"

Jack spotted Kaido silently leaving the entrance and finally exhaled, wiping the sweat off his forehead.

That guy is so unpredictable. Good thing I noticed him, or I'd have gotten another beating.

Just you wait! I'll remember this. When I'm strong enough, I'll pummel you and the other 'big bros' at least a hundred times!

Following this duel, Jack's position as one of the All-Stars within the Beasts Pirates was solidified. All doubts about his strength disappeared. Many crew members now looked at him with the adoration of crazed fans.

Terrified that they might even spy on him while bathing, Jack refused to leave his quarters for days. Instead, he buried himself in playing the saxophone. Black Maria and a few of her attendants joined him with their instruments, while Yamato enthusiastically banged on the drums with surprising talent.

They were preparing for a performance at the Fire Festival, though Jack had been dragged into it against his will.

Yamato, seemingly born to play the drums, quickly formed a band with Black Maria and her attendants. Over the past two years, their performances had gained significant fame within the crew. Black Maria's flute skills, combined with her attendants' expertise on instruments like guitars and bass, helped them overtake Queen's rap group as the most anticipated act for the Fire Festival.

Jack, having learned the saxophone in his previous life, found it easy to pick up again. Queen, surprisingly, was also skilled with the saxophone. Over the years, Jack had occasionally shown off his skills to two certain ladies, earning him some attention.

When Yamato came knocking, fretting about what to prepare for the festival, she dragged Jack into her band after recalling his talent. The band was dubbed "Candy Girl."

Jack protested vehemently, but after Black Maria and Yamato teamed up against him, he had no choice but to accept. However, Jack strongly objected to the name. After some discussion, they agreed on a slight adjustment, though Jack was still sulking.

With a microphone in hand, Yamato rhythmically pounded on the drums, occasionally breaking into a rap verse. Jack, meanwhile, stood out among the young women, swinging his hips and playing his saxophone with a forced smile.

Damn it! Candy Super Sweet? Yamato, you really know how to pick names and songs!

When Queen sees this performance lineup during the festival, won't he die laughing?

"Up next, the 'Candy Super Sweet' ensemble will perform 'TIME'!"

And then me, shirtless, flexing my pecs, playing the saxophone and thrusting my hips for a crowd of over twenty thousand? To show them how 'sweet' I am?

Jack's despair deepened as he imagined Queen howling with laughter. Still, for the sake of keeping up appearances and eventually finding a haven for his little brothers, Jack reluctantly practiced with Yamato and the band.

When Kurozumi Orochi and his entourage arrived at Onigashima, escorted by Queen, it marked the official start of the Fire Festival. Jack couldn't help but notice a subtle shift in dynamics. Normally, Kaidou would personally escort Orochi, but this time, he remained in the banquet hall, waiting. Orochi, however, seemed unbothered, showing no signs of dissatisfaction.

In the end, strength is the foundation of everything.

Once the ceremonial rituals were complete, Kaidou and Orochi's participation signaled the festival's beginning. Fukurokuju, with his pixelated visage, approached Jack with an uncharacteristic smile.

"Jack-sama, you truly are impressive."

"In just a few short years, you've risen to become one of the All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with King-sama and Queen-sama."

Jack glanced down at Fukurokuju and replied calmly, "Not at all, Fukurokuju-sama. You're the real standout. I've never met anyone who needs a mosaic as much as you do."

???

Before Fukurokuju could respond, Yamato suddenly appeared, excitedly grabbing Jack by the arm.

"Hey, big dumb elephant! Let's go! It's our turn!"

Yamato dragged Jack away. Black Maria lingered, offering Fukurokuju an apologetic smile.

"Sorry about that. Yamato is just like that. But our performance is going to be spectacular. Please enjoy it."

"Oh, no problem. Spectacular, you say? Then I'll be sure to watch with Kaido-sama and Orochi-sama," Fukurokuju replied, his interest piqued.

Hearing this, Kaido and Orochi paused their drinking and stepped outside to watch Yamato and Jack's performance.

"Up next, we have 'Candy Super Sweet' performing 'TIME'! Starring Yamato-sama as the lead vocalist!"

"And playing the saxophone, our newly promoted All-Stars, Drought Jack!"

"Wooooo! Let's see how sweet Jack really is!"

As Jack jumped onto the stage, shirtless with his saxophone, Kaido's face turned green. When Yamato joined him in hip-thrusting choreography, Kaidou's face turned white.

Fully engrossed in the energy of the moment, Jack poured his heart into the saxophone. Yamato and the other girls joined in with synchronized thrusts, further fueling the roaring cheers from the crowd.

"Jack! You're so sweet!"

"Candy Super Sweet! You're amazing!"

"Slurp…"

Orochi wiped his nose and chuckled. "Haha! What a fantastic show!"

With a loud crack, the wooden railing under Kaidou's grip splintered into pieces.

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