The dark clouds scattered from the sky, and the sea, which had just been churning with towering waves, returned to calm once more.
For those living in the New World, this kind of life had long since become routine.
A gray ship was stopped in this stretch of sea. Ahead of it, two pirate ships bearing lion-head emblems blocked its path.
"Do you know that boarding someone else's ship without permission is impolite? People have the right to defend themselves against such behavior, so you'd better give me a reasonable explanation. Otherwise, the consequences may exceed your imagination."
Shin stood beside the sail with a smile on his face. The expression of the person who had just boarded the ship immediately turned grim.
The visitor wore a black formal suit, a medieval-style cap, and carried an umbrella in his hand.
Upon seeing Shin, his expression gradually returned to normal. He smiled, bowed, and said, "I mean no harm. Besides, I imagine there are not many in this world who would dare show hostility toward the God of Time and Space."
"So you know who I am." Shin chuckled. "And you still came anyway. I can only admire your courage. State your purpose—whether you live or die depends on it."
The man in black bowed again and smiled. "Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Eddie, captain of the Beasts Pirates' Seventh Division. I sincerely invite the God of Time and Space to visit the Beasts Pirates. Our captain, Kaido, has been looking forward to meeting you."
Shin glanced at him and smiled. "First, I have absolutely no interest in meeting Kaido. Second, the moment you gave me that answer, you were already dead!"
"Wait!" Despite Shin's calm tone, a layer of cold sweat broke out across Eddie's back. His