(In the previous that is Chapter 16, Ryujin had delivered a final blow at Juggernaut knocking out. But the battle isn't over yet because Captain Richie has arrived with the rest of the pirates.)
RICHIE
What the fuck is going on? Dell! Juggernaut! You let these rookies defeat you! You bastards! What sort of tricks did you use to defeat my 2 top officers?
RYUJIN
We used our fists. And next is you Rudy.
RICHIE
Who the hell are you calling Rudy? It's Richie Goddamnit!
RYUJIN
Whatever Rupert?!
RICHIE
Stop calling names that are not even mine!!! Are you mocking me?!
RYUJIN
Maybe…
RICHIE
That does it! I'll let you have a taste of my explosive wind ball.
(He forms a tiny wind ball.)
SKYE
…
RYUJIN
….
VEE
….!
RICHIE
Buhahahahaha! This explosive wind ball will lead to your graves. Here. it comes! Special skill attack: Explosive muggy wind ball.
(He throws it again. As it gains velocity it becomes bigger.)
RYUJIN
You guys are terrible in naming your attacks.
SKYE
Watch out Ryu!
(She comes in to deflect the attack with her swords.)
RICHIE
Oh no you don't. Boom!
(The wind ball explodes pushing them back.)
SKYE
Kyaaa!
RYUJIN
Guah!
VEE
What the hell are you 2 doing?! You guys should be strong enough to beat that clown!
RICHIE
Who are you calling a clown?! Next is you…
VEE
Eek!
RICHIE
From what I can tell… you can't control your elemental power. If you can't control your element what's the use of having a gift even. That hydro gift that's on your wrist is useless if the owner is useless to control the element.
VEE
…
RYUJIN
That's not true!
(Vee's face flashes.)
RICHIE
You're still alive, Red hair.
RYUJIN
Of course, I'm alive. I formed an electro shield to protect us from that explosion.
RICHIE
You can manipulate the elements without a gift? How?
(Ryujin shows him the middle finger.)
RYUJIN
Not telling you. Vee may not be good at controlling her elemental power but there's something that she's good at… and that is… reading and navigating a map. That's why I'm going to make her my navigator! I'm starting to like her!
(Vee's face turns red as she blushes.)
VEE
Hey, what do you mean by that?
SKYE
(smirks.)
Trying to form a harem in your crew huh Ryu. Your one interesting captain. I'm starting to fall off heels for you.
RICHIE
Cut the bullshit! Are you taking piracy as a joke by forming a harem in your pirate crew?
RYUJIN
That's right. I noticed something in this world. It has beautiful women who're chasing their dreams and are good at doing something that they're best at doing. That's the kind of women I want in my crew!
RICHIE
Is this guy fucking serious? What kind of person like you will even conquer the Blue line with only women in your crew?
RYUJIN
I don't care. As long as they're good at using their skills in their respective fields.
RICHIE
Buhahahahaha! You amuse me Red hair. But don't think you'll make it alive from this island. Men, kill them!
PIRATES
Yes, sir.
(They surround Ryujin, Skye Vee and Goa.)
VEE
We're surrounded.
RYUJIN
This what makes it fun.
VEE
You better take responsibility of what you said Ryujin.
(Her face is still red.)
RYUJIN
Of course I will.
[End of Chapter17]