In the waters off Bali Island.
As time passed, the World Government's fleet finally came into view of the Neo Marines.
Those dozen or so pitch-black steel behemoths blotted out the sky, their bows densely packed with dark cannon muzzles that exerted immense visual pressure.
Only the rumble of engines and the crashing of waves remained in the air.
At the Neo Marines' positions, the recruits swallowed nervously, their hearts pounding so loudly they could hear them.
Waves of cold, murderous tension carrying the smell of rust swept across the sea toward Bali Island.
They raised goosebumps on the recruits' skin.
"Are we... really going to fight a fleet of monsters like that?"
"Mom, I want to go home..."
In contrast to the recruits' fear were the veterans who had followed them from Marine Headquarters, along with the NEO Marines Zephyr had brought.
Their eyes were resolute as they silently checked their weapons and the equipment aboard their ships, adjusting the angles of their cannons.
"This day has finally come."
"This is the chance to change the world that Instructor Zephyr told us about!"
Billy looked down at the unrest in his ranks and drew a deep breath, gathering strength in his lower abdomen and even coating his vocal cords in Armament Haki.
He gave no lengthy speech. He simply clenched his fists and roared with all his might.
"Anyone afraid of dying! Jump into the sea right now, get your ass back to the island, and wait for military punishment!"
His roar became a shock wave, instantly drowning out every whisper and drawing everyone's attention.
Every recruit jolted and instinctively straightened up.
Seeing that he had successfully steadied the atmosphere.
Billy continued roaring, **"Anyone who doesn't want the Celestial Dragons riding on their heads like dogs anymore! Anyone who