On the massive island formed by chunks of the collapsed Red Line falling into the sea and gathering around Sunlight Tree Eve,
the Marines retreated here in a panic, one after another.
In the distant, pitch-black world, dark clouds blanketed the sky, and war raged everywhere.
Under Rainbow Country's siege, the Marines were attacked from both sides.
They wanted to flee, but had no idea where to go. Those who knew better had already surrendered, while those who had not even been given the chance to surrender could only retreat temporarily to this sole place that appeared relatively safe and was filled with light.
"Th-this is terrifying..."
At the island's shore, Koby had just struggled ashore. His whole body trembled from the cold as he recalled the battle moments ago, his eyes filled with fear.
"Why!!!"
He had already resolved to become a true man, and after grueling training, he had mastered powerful strength. Yet when faced with the terrifying monsters of the Thunder God Pirate Crew, fear still gained the upper hand.
If not for Miss Tashigi's help, he would have probably been turned into meat paste by now.
Not only had he failed to help Miss Tashigi, he had instead chosen to become a deserter.
Ashamed, he turned to look behind him. On a warship in the distance, his superior, Marine Ensign Tashigi, was desperately fighting one of the thirty-two captains of the Thunder God Pirate Crew. The man was a half-Awakened Zoan user with the Ox-Ox Fruit, Rhinoceros Form. In his hands was a massive iron hammer as large as his enormous body, and the tremendous force he unleashed was simply beyond what any human could withstand.
Tashigi was covered in blood. The famous sword Time-Cutting Rain in her hands trembled, but even so, she continued to