"What... is this...?"
Cold sweat broke out across their faces. Completely stripped of their ability to move, they could not even speak.
King Luffy's eyes were bloodshot, and low grunts rumbled from his throat.
He was clearly already resisting this force with everything he had.
And yet...
Even with all their strength, they could not move an inch.
"Tap..."
"Tap..."
Unhurried footsteps rang across the deck, but the Straw Hat Crew, all standing by the rail and looking into the distance, could not even turn their heads.
They could only judge what was happening from the sounds.
In the blind spot of their vision, a tall figure walked beneath the parasol.
Then came the snap of fingers, followed by the faint clink of a plate and fork, along with barely audible chewing.
This relaxed and brazen manner was not merely like being in an uninhabited place.
He simply did not take the Straw Hat Crew seriously at all.
After a long while,
They finally heard a voice.
But the moment they heard those words, Robin and the others who had seen that man before instantly shuddered, cold sweat streaming down their faces.
Even Nami and the others, who had never seen him in person, felt their pupils tremble when they caught sight of Robin's expression from the corners of their eyes.
C-Could it be?!!!
"Such a weak pirate crew—what could you possibly accomplish even if you made it to the New World?"
The voice paused, as though considering something.
"How about... I wipe all of you out right here?"
That tone and that voice!!!
It really was that man!!!
Black Spear Dotol Austin!!!
Everyone looked horrified, their eyes bloodshot. Austin could tell they had something to say, so he immediately released his control over King Luffy's mouth.
The instant it