"Rumble!"
Black clouds churned across the sky, golden lightning crisscrossing through them. An invisible, oppressive aura spread outward, ripples stirred across the sea, and fish scattered in panic.
The mood among the Blackbeard Pirates changed completely. They had come intending to kill Ace and seize some benefits and opportunities in the coming war.
Yet in the blink of an eye, they had run into a mortal enemy-and the most difficult one to handle at that.
The golden Ark Maxim approached at tremendous speed, its massive propellers spinning and currents of electricity flickering around it. In moments, it was right before them.
"River and Donquixote Doflamingo are both there."
"There's also an unidentified blind swordsman, but we can't overlook him."
"Anyone who can stand beside River now is bound to be formidable."
Van Augur spoke, his gaze sharp.
"Are the others aboard that ship from the Germa Army?"
Marshall D. Teach suddenly narrowed his eyes as he asked.
As the distance between the two sides closed, everyone aboard both ships came clearly into view.
"Yes. This just got even more troublesome!"
"River actually persuaded the Vinsmoke Family to work with them?"
Lafitte's expression shifted slightly.
The Germa Army, which had once dominated the North Blue and possessed unique advanced technology, was no trifling force. It was an exceptionally powerful mercenary army.
Soon, the entirely golden Ark Maxim slowly came to a stop before them.
Leaning on his golden scepter, River slowly looked ahead. The sea breeze stirred the loose hair across his forehead, and a smile spread across his lips.
"What good fortune, running into you here, Teach!"
Though his face was all smiles, the chilling coldness in his words made them shudder.
"Zehahahaha!"
Marshall D. Teach's gaze first sharpened, then he burst into laughter.
"What a coincidence, River. I have