"That's the entrance to Fish-Man Island!"
Ryan spun the helm rapidly with both hands, steering the Fearless through the layers of enormous bubbles.
"Finally, we don't have to look at those pitch-black deep-sea monsters anymore."
Bakel plopped down on the deck and rubbed his aching shoulders.
"Stay sharp, Bakel."
Kuina gripped Wado Ichimonji's hilt backhanded, staring through the transparent coating at the enormous bubble passage ahead.
"The boss's punch just now disrupted all the currents around us. The ship's still rocking a little."
Ryan stared at the instrument panel and shouted.
"Hold the helm steady, Ryan. We've already passed through the outer currents."
Lorne rose from his wooden chair and walked over to the porthole, watching the enormous double-layered bubble draw ever closer.
"Yes, sir!"
Gritting his teeth, Ryan hauled the helm hard to the right.
The Fearless's enormous hull shuddered violently, then suddenly dipped, plunging completely into the thick, soap-bubble-like membrane.
Splash-
With a dull scraping sound, the cold seawater surrounding the ship vanished in an instant, replaced by warm, dry air.
"We're in!"
"My God, there's really no seawater!"
"Look, is that sunlight?"
"How can there be sunlight on the seabed?"
The marines flocked onto the deck, letting out cries of amazement they couldn't contain.
"Those are the roots of Sunlight Tree Eve. It can channel sunlight from the surface ten thousand meters down into the deep sea."
Masha emerged from the lounge and stood beside Lorne, explaining softly.
"It really is a magical place."
Lorne looked at the immense ancient tree roots ahead and the buildings glowing softly around them.
"Ryan, remove the coating."
Lorne gave the order.
"Understood, boss!"
Ryan pressed the red button on the console.
Pop-
The three layers of Yarukiman Mangrove resin coating surrounding the Fearless burst apart in an instant, turning into