"Impossible!"
Lin Ye vanished, and five figures appeared on the sea where he had just stood, each wearing an utterly incredulous expression.
"He sank into the sea?"
"And turned into an element within the seawater?"
"That's impossible. Even our Devil Fruit abilities can't escape the effects of seawater."
It was common knowledge that Devil Fruit users were rejected by the sea and could not use their abilities while submerged.
Of course, some powerful individuals might be able to adapt to seawater slightly through their formidable physiques, driving the currents away from their bodies and thus using their abilities.
But what had they just seen?
The lightning's speed underwater was even faster than it had been above the surface.
None of them could understand it.
Nusjuro's expression darkened as he stood empty-handed, one lens of the glasses on his nose covered in cracks.
His sword was gone.
Or rather, it had been taken from him.
"This man is far too dangerous."
Though they did not know how Lin Ye had managed to turn into an element underwater, such a method was undoubtedly dangerous in this world.
Because this world was built upon the sea.
The only continent was the Red Line, which encircled the ocean.
But compared to the ocean, its area was far too small.
"Lord Imu has returned."
Saint Saturn spoke.
"Let's go. We need to report this matter to Lord Imu."
The five exchanged glances and prepared to leave.
Then Sengoku arrived, while Garp was nowhere to be seen.
"Sengoku, inform that bird from the World Economy News Paper. Today's events must not be published. If he dares disobey, erase the World Economy News Paper."
Before Sengoku could even approach, he heard the order.
Then the five vanished without a trace.
Sengoku's expression stiffened as he looked at