The Marine swallowed hard, his voice tight.
"That man is incredibly strong. We're no match for him."
"Unless we send more reinforcements, we don't stand a chance."
"Captain Smoker, if they set sail, they'll enter the Grand Line."
"Then no matter what happens, we can't let them leave."
Smoker heard this and shook his head helplessly.
He wasn't confident, either.
This fight was maddening. Their opponent had an unfair advantage, and all they could do was watch.
"Damn it. The wind's all blowing west. That gives them the best possible tailwind."
With the wind against their plans, everything had fallen apart.
Their ship would sail straight out of here. Could it all be a coincidence?
No. From the way things looked, it was as if heaven itself wanted them to survive.
"I, White Hunter Smoker, swear I won't let that man leave this island."
"Otherwise, the White Hunter name won't be worth a damn."
"This is my stretch of sea. No one's forcing their way through."
"This is a battle for my pride. Whatever it takes, I'll find a way to keep him here."
He had worked so hard for the chance to see a spectacular fight. If he was right, it was about to begin.
He could hardly wait.
He tightened his grip on his weapon.
Even before the fighting started, he could pull everyone here into his own Small World.
That move left his opponents with no answer, while making his own side stronger and stronger. However they looked at it, they were delighted.
Back on the ship, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki stood there looking thoroughly bored.
Life aboard the ship was far too quiet.
"Ugh, Naruto, you have no idea how weak these people are. I'm bored out of my mind here."
"Why not give me a job that's