The White Tiger Ship tore through the waves, its massive hull slamming hard into the shore.
"Boom—!!!"
The ship tilted violently as its heavy anchor was hurled out, smashing deep into the sand!
On the deck.
Every member of the White Tiger Adventure Group gripped their weapons tightly. Though their legs had gone weak, they still gritted their teeth and charged down.
"Captain—!!!"
"Vice-Captain!!!"
"We're here to help you!!!"
Yet the instant they truly rushed onto the shore—
Everyone froze at once.
"...?"
The sea breeze blew past, and the bonfire still burned.
The man who had just been monstrously powerful enough to nearly split the entire deserted island apart.
Was now sitting beside the bonfire, drinking and laughing with Enel and Ze Yi.
There was no killing intent in the air, not even the slightest trace of tension.
"W-What is going on?!"
"Weren't they fighting for their lives just now?!"
"Captain! Were you hypnotized—?!!"
Everyone's brains crashed on the spot. Seeing their expressions, Enel doubled over with laughter.
"Hahahaha—!!!"
He planted one foot atop a nearby boulder, put his hands on his hips, and raised his chin high.
"Let me formally introduce him to you!!!"
He suddenly raised a hand and pointed at Rock.
"This man—is my biological big brother!!!"
Then his voice abruptly rose.
"The legendary Azure Dragon Vice Admiral, Rock—!!!"
"—!!!"
The air fell silent once more.
Every member of the White Tiger Adventure Group turned to stone, their mouths slowly falling open.
The weapons in their hands dropped to the ground with a clatter.
The next second, everyone turned in unison to look at Ze Yi.
Their expressions practically said, The captain is bragging again, isn't he?
Ze Yi could not help rubbing his forehead with a laugh before nodding.
"He's telling the truth."
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