The sea breeze blowing in from afar thinned the smoke that filled the sky.
Everyone in the Science Kingdom got to work on the postbattle cleanup in an orderly fashion.
Senku stood atop the highest reef, his gaze steady.
He assigned people to repair the camp.
After weathering so much turmoil, Treasure Island desperately needed a leader who was steady enough to command everyone's respect.
After careful consideration, Senku settled on Soyuz and formally handed him the position of Treasure Island's new leader.
Soyuz was more than capable. Protecting the islanders was what he wanted in the first place.
Once all the arrangements for those staying behind were finalized, the Science Kingdom's main force lingered no longer.
Everyone packed up, formed ranks, and boarded the ship, setting off together on the journey home.
After returning to familiar, safe surroundings, Senku ordered everyone to rest.
The camp regained its long-absent bustle and peace. Daily work, research, and training proceeded in an orderly fashion, and life settled into a calm, comfortable rhythm.
That afternoon, the breeze was gentle and the sun bright, and all was peaceful in camp.
Li Xiang, Ryusui, and Shrike headed out to sea together.
While the three were out at sea, the ship's signal indicator kept flashing.
Their relaxed air vanished, and their expressions sharpened.
Ryusui's eyes narrowed keenly. With a slight lift of his fingertips, he had already reached a conclusion.
"It's an outside, artificial signal. It isn't coming from any of our equipment."
Li Xiang nodded slightly, wariness in her eyes.
"Its range is enormous. It definitely comes from man-made technology."
Then Li Xiang's brow furrowed.
How could an unfamiliar signal suddenly appear out of nowhere?
The three dared not take it lightly. They immediately returned to camp and reported their crucial discovery to Senku.
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