However, that was only one direction of the sea. The Sea Kings led by the colossal Thunder Eel Serpent alone could not completely seal off every entrance and exit across the entire ocean.
Thus, in the other directions, other dangers lay in wait, holding this stretch of sea in lockdown. The boisterous cheers abruptly shattered the ocean's silence.
As dozens of pirate ships burst out from the mist, the pirates aboard were immediately drawn to the mountainous landmass at the end of the horizon.
They completely ignored the two kings of the sea gathered in the distance.
Unable to restrain themselves any longer, they rushed straight toward the end of the sea.
In their eyes, as long as they reached Laugh Tale one step ahead on this sea, then everything on that land would belong to them.
For a moment, dozens of pirate ships raised their sails in a grand procession, steering hard as they swiftly cleaved through the waves.
Some especially ruthless pirates even made the first move.
"Quick, open fire and sink them!"
"Men, charge them! Sink them into the sea first—only then will we have fewer competitors!"
Shouts of killing instantly filled the entire sea.
However, before Marco and the others could recover their senses, Red-Haired Shanks shook his head and said, "A bunch of fools. They've been completely blinded by what's in front of them. If they want to survive, this sea is even more dangerous than before."
"Even more dangerous than before?"
Blamenco's expression froze. He looked around at the unusually calm sea, but he could not see what danger was hidden here.
When he looked again at the leading pirate ship, the pirate ship that had been speeding ahead suddenly rammed straight into the air.
That was right!
They had not seen wrong. In