Whoosh!
Surging tides battered the shore, the roar of the waves deafening. Akainu's gaze gradually turned grave as he looked at the dangerous ring of rapids surrounding Laugh Tale.
"Laugh Tale!"
Who could have imagined that a former Marine would one day come here?
Bang!
A wave slammed into the side of the ship, making the warship sway uncontrollably.
Akainu pulled his wandering thoughts back and ordered, "Land!"
"Yes!"
The messenger quickly ran off to relay the Fleet Admiral's orders.
Creak... creak...
At the same time, amid the sound of turning gears, the chains on the harpoon cannons at the front of the warship tightened, dragging Sea King out of the water.
How could they drive Sea King to Laugh Tale?
Akainu had made quite a few preparations for that very question.
The vicious harpoons pierced through her collarbones, then spread iron claws that hooked into Sea King's body. No matter how she struggled, her weakened body, ravaged by the virus, could not break free.
Looking at the familiar desert ahead, terror flashed through Sea King's eyes as she understood their plan.
"No!!"
"I'll never go back! If you have the guts, kill me!"
"Hmph. What kind of ability is it to scream like that while using someone else's body?"
Akainu snorted. "If your real body were here, I'd gladly grant your wish."
With that, he personally fetched Seastone chains, leaped onto her body, and began binding her.
Before long, Sea King had been wrapped like a mummy. The chains connected to the harpoon cannons snapped from behind, and she was thrown heavily onto the beach.
"Keep your eyes on her. Move out!"
Before the massive stone monument in the ruins of Laugh Tale, Dorte seemed to sense something. He turned around, the corners of his mouth curling upward.
"They're