The Giant Blue Python suddenly speaking human language gave everyone quite a fright. Even Tsugikuni Yoriichi could not help raising an eyebrow as he looked at the blue python in surprise.
Although the world of the Pirate King did have unusual creatures such as the Mink Tribe, and even talking reindeer.
When the giant beast before them spoke human language, Yoriichi was still taken aback. Knowing something existed and seeing it with his own eyes were entirely different experiences.
"It spoke?!"
"The blue python spoke!!"
The Marines cried out in alarm and looked up at the blue python.
An intelligent creature? Yoriichi thought to himself before raising his head and calling out to the blue python.
"We are Marines. We came ashore only to investigate this island and learn more about it."
"I have no wish to disturb the creatures living here. If we have offended you in any way, you can tell us directly."
"But launching a surprise attack like that is hardly a friendly way to greet someone!"
Intelligent creatures could sometimes be far easier to deal with than wild beasts. Beasts followed their instincts, while intelligent creatures understood how to assess the situation and weigh the pros and cons.
"His—"
However, Yoriichi's words did not calm the Giant Blue Python. Seeing that Yoriichi and the others had no intention of leaving, it flicked its tongue and immediately issued a fierce warning.
The next second, its enormous snake head lunged straight at Yoriichi.
Yoriichi had long expected the giant beast's attack. Sometimes, communication only worked after you had knocked the other party to the ground.
If they could have communicated from the start, that Giant White Ape would not have attacked them for no reason.
In the eyes of these giant beasts, the humans before them were insects