The massive fleet beneath the sea moved swiftly under the pull of sea beasts, relying on its coating.
That earlier bang had merely been the fate of a Marine surveillance ship after it was discovered.
Roy stood on the surface, watching the movements of the enormous fleet below.
Through the sonic images reflected by the Echo Map, he observed the Whitebeard Pirates' true strength. "They really are powerful. As expected of an old-established Yonko crew. But since Whitebeard has already entered Paradise, it's time for me to act as well."
According to the earlier plan, just like in the original story, Whitebeard would attack from the front.
Roy and Kaido, meanwhile, would serve as part of the ambush.
Whitebeard had now crossed the Red Line Continent that divided the world in two.
Looking at the bright starlight overhead, then glancing at the watch on his wrist, Roy confirmed that it was midnight. With a bang, he turned into a mass of mist.
Bolstered by Sound Release, Roy quickly flew toward the sea of clouds parked near the Vortex Triangle Sea Area.
If this were not such a crucial moment before war broke out, Kaido truly would have wanted to claim this little girl for himself.
Belo Betty sat atop a large boulder, tending to her flag.
"Mm, Whitebeard and the others have already crossed the Red Line Continent. They are expected to begin acting according to our plan at around eight tomorrow morning."
But Roy did not care about that. Good power would always draw the attention of others. The real skill was keeping one's own power in one's own hands.
"Mm, you're back?"
Clearly, these two shrewd fellows had already noticed the Motive-Motive Fruit's ability.
He looked down at Kaido, then at Belo Betty not far from him.
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