But if they wanted to survive, they had no choice but to plunge headfirst into whatever dangers awaited them.
Otherwise, once the ship's resources ran out, all they could do was wait for death.
Ochoku cast a sidelong glance at the other pirates on the deck, his mood heavy. "I wonder how many of these guys will still be alive when we return to Hachinosu Island this time."
He did not care all that much about whether the other pirates lived or died.
It was just that he had grown used to this pirate life of constantly walking on the edge of death. The pirate companions around him had changed one batch after another, which left him sighing with emotion.
The battle in the sky had reached an impasse.
Zephyr's mighty punch slammed into Ares's chest. The power of the Black Arm sent Ares's tiger-bear-like body plummeting like a massive rock falling from the sky at high speed.
With a splash, he crashed heavily into the sea.
"Did he fall into the sea...? As a Devil Fruit user, prepare to be swallowed by the ocean." The light in Zephyr's eyes dimmed, and a trace of regret appeared in them.
To be honest, he would rather capture Ares and bring him back to the Marines for reeducation. Perhaps he could even become an excellent Marine.
Seeing Ares fall into the water,
Ochoku, Silver Axe, and the others on the pirate ship all looked panicked.
"Boss Ares!!!"
"Ares!!!"
"He fell into the sea!!"
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The pirates on the deck fell into chaos and began shouting in alarm.
Without hesitation, Ochoku leaped overboard with a splash and swam toward where Ares had fallen.
Kaido followed close behind. He, too, jumped into the sea with an anxious expression, his thick arms churning the water