Meanwhile, aboard the Eternal Galebreaker…
Faced with the endless rain of cannonballs descending from the sky, the crew members calmly drew the swords at their waists and began intercepting them.
Bzzzzng!
The hum of blades echoed repeatedly across the deck.
Countless sword slashes shot into the air.
Every cannonball headed toward the Eternal Galebreaker was cut apart before it could even reach the ship.
Boom!
Bang!
Rumble!!
In an instant, the sky above the vessel erupted with fire and explosions.
Thick black smoke gathered overhead and lingered for a long time.
“Seventeen.” “Eleven.” “Nine.” “Thirteen.” …
The crew calmly reported their results, comparing achievements with one another.
“Is that all they’ve got?” One of the senior crewmen gazed toward the distant Marine warship and spoke leisurely.
Another senior crewman nodded and replied in a cold voice.
“If that’s the extent of their abilities, then this is going to be disappointingly boring.” Elsewhere, a senior crewman standing atop the railing with a sword in hand chuckled.
“The bombardment is probably just the appetizer.
They’re too far away to reach us physically.
Maybe they’re stronger in close combat.” “I hope you’re right,” another senior crewman said as he stepped forward.
“These past few days have been far too peaceful.
If we miss this opportunity, who knows how long it’ll be before we find something entertaining again.” The other crew members couldn’t help joining the conversation.
“Hey, hey, don’t think only about yourselves.” “We need some opponents too.” “Exactly.
Once we get over there, don’t hog all the enemies.” “Yeah, leave a few for the rest of us.” The senior crewmen laughed and turned toward them.
“That’s no problem.” “Of course.” “You…
you’ve all got this completely backwards!” Just as the crew was chatting, Via’s voice suddenly interrupted them.
Everyone turned toward her in confusion.
Only to see her pointing nervously at the distant Marine warship.
“Are we sure we’re heading the right way?!” “The ship is sailing straight toward them!” “That’s a Marine warship!” “A ship that size has at least several hundred Marines aboard!” “There aren’t even fifty of us!” “Are we seriously planning to charge headfirst into several hundred Marines?” “We’ll die, won’t we?” “No…
we’ll definitely die!” Looking at Via’s terrified expression and hearing her stammering voice, the crew paused briefly.
Then one of the middle-ranked crewmen burst out laughing.
“Hahaha!
Via, I don’t think you’ve understood the situation yet.” A senior crewman smiled.
“Don’t compare us to ordinary pirate crews.” An ordinary crewman added, “It seems you still lack a clear understanding of what kind of pirate crew you’ve joined.” Another middle-ranked crewman chuckled.
“Heh.
Are we being looked down on?” A senior crewman shrugged.
“We may not be especially strong, but as long as the captain and Demiurge are here, there won’t be any problems.” The moment those words were spoken, the surrounding crew nodded in complete agreement.
“That’s right.” “Exactly.” “Couldn’t have said it better.” Via stared at them with her mouth hanging open.
Disbelief filled her face.
These people are insane!
They have to be!
Charging several hundred Marines with only a few dozen people?
No matter how many lives they have, that isn’t enough!
I haven’t even started searching for the great treasure yet!
I can’t die here!
Thinking that, Via opened her mouth to continue persuading them.
“You guys—” But before she could finish, a cold voice suddenly interrupted her.
“Be quiet.” The moment she heard it, a chill ran down her spine.
She knew that voice all too well.
“C-Captain…” Via stiffly turned her head.
Carnes happened to be walking past her.
He paused briefly and glanced at her.
“Non-combatants should stand aside and watch.” Via immediately fell silent.
Carnes continued walking past her.
At the same time, he gave an order.
“Demiurge.
Go deal with it first.
I’ll be there shortly.” Walking behind him, Demiurge immediately nodded.
“Understood.” The instant he replied, a pair of wings suddenly erupted from his back.
The next second— Whoosh!
With a powerful flap, he launched himself into the sky and flew directly toward the Marine warship.
Via’s pupils instantly shrank.
The sudden transformation left her speechless.
The surrounding crew, however, reacted completely differently.
After seeing Demiurge take action, they collectively let out disappointed sighs.
“Ah…” “Looks like we won’t be needed this time.” “If both Demiurge and the captain are stepping in, there won’t be anything left for us.” “What a shame.” Meanwhile…
Aboard the Marine warship.
Smoker was in the middle of questioning his subordinates about the pirate crew ahead when something caught the corner of his eye.
A figure was flying toward them from the silver-white pirate ship.
The other Marine officers noticed it as well.
Their expressions immediately changed.
“What is that?!” “Something’s coming this way!” “Is that…
a person?!” Tashigi stared at the winged figure approaching through the air, her face filled with shock.
Smoker, meanwhile, immediately drew his weapon—the Seastone-tipped Jitte.
“Tch.” He clicked his tongue.
“A Zoan Devil Fruit user?!” Just as those words left his mouth, Demiurge slowly descended onto the bow of the warship.
His feet touched down gently.
Looking around at the Marines gathered on deck, he smiled politely.
“A pleasure to make your—” But before he could finish his greeting— Smoker had already exploded forward.
Whoosh!
Slash!
The Seastone Jitte swung directly toward Demiurge’s face.
Yet even in the face of such a sudden and dangerous attack, Demiurge remained smiling and completely unhurried.
Then, in a calm voice, he said, “Interrupting someone while they’re speaking is quite rude.” CREATORS’ THOUGHTS AniForge_058 Enjoying the story?
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