Boarding the Thriller Bark, Its Master

On the eerie, sinister island, hazy mist lent an air of mystery and terror.

Standing amid the thick fog, his toes lightly stepping on the air, Yamato's eyes gleamed as he looked down at the endless forest below and the most conspicuous sight of all—the gloomy ancient castle.

"A castle from overseas! This is my first time seeing one. Its architectural style is so different from Wano Country's!"

"Indeed, but the entire castle looks so gloomy. It doesn't seem like a good place at all..."

"Yamato, you can keep them occupied from the front. This young woman will investigate in secret and see what secrets this eerie castle holds."

Hiyori covered the corner of her mouth with her sleeve, her smile brimming with confidence.

Since her brother had said there was a treasure from Wano Country aboard this ship, there could be no mistake. She also wanted to see just who had the audacity to do such a thing.

Not only had they stolen Wano Country's treasure, but they had also hidden in the fog and played tricks on her brother and them. She would never forgive them.

"Alright, let's go!"

Without another word, Yamato vanished in a flash. A moment later, azure light flickered around his body, and Hiyori's voice rang out in his mind.

"Honestly, Yamato, you went the wrong way. The entrance is on the right!"

With a helpless expression, Hiyori deactivated Blut Vene. The countless azure spell patterns flowing rhythmically around her wrist slowly faded away, and only then did she enter the strange structure aboard the Thriller Bark.

"Huh? Isn't it this way?"

After looking around, Yamato realized he was getting farther and farther from the stairs. He gave an embarrassed laugh, turned around, and headed toward them.

"It really is here. Why would someone