Unfortunately, Larry only had one starter, Primarina, so he couldn't experiment with these combined oath effects just yet.
But Primarina itself was impressive.
While dancing, it released water balloons that it controlled through the sound waves of its singing, which was the basis for its signature move, Bubble Aria.
Out of all his Pokemon, only two could use this skill: the newly acquired Primarina and a Dragonite he had bred in Carter Port.
Coincidentally, both were in his party, ready to showcase their unique talents.
Both Pokemon are known for their unique vocal talents and stand out as some of the most beautiful singers among water-type Pokemon, which is why they both possess this special skill.
Dragonite's singing tends to convey a gentle, soothing tone, while the Primarina's voice emphasizes elegance and beauty.
The Primarina, often called the "singing girl," accompanies her songs with graceful movements, releasing water balloons that dance around her, controlled by the sound waves from her voice.
Unlike stereotypical songs, her melodies vary greatly, making the behavior of the water balloons dynamic and ever-changing.
Meanwhile, the new breeding bar fills up quickly, almost instantly, but the old breeding bar hasn't yet reached completion, leaving everyone wondering what kind of powerful creature will eventually emerge.
Lost in thought, Larry looked around the battlefield.
The team was busy cleaning up the aftermath of the fight, and the ship still showed slight signs of damage.
Some members were recovering the bodies of several primarina, creatures even more valuable than those they had faced before.
"What a strange creature!" Beyond said beside Larry, his voice filled with awe.
"Primarina?"
Though the battle had ended swiftly, Larry could sense the seriousness in Beyond's tone.
The expressions on the other team members' faces also shifted subtly, they all understood that the Primarina were just the beginning.
The challenges ahead would only grow tougher.
This Primarina encounter served as a warning, making those already aware of the dangers realize just how perilous this journey would be.
That night, Larry noticed something was off and raised the alarm.
Had he not been there, the night watchmen would have been overwhelmed by the black fog and missed the warning signs.
The consequences could have been disastrous, not a complete wipeout of their forces, but certainly casualties instead of the current victory.
After the siren incident, everyone's vigilance heightened even further.
The crew now maintained two shifts around the clock and intensified their exploration of the surrounding environment.
It was clear that since entering the central region of the unknown sea, the primarina attacks were only the beginning.
They were bound to face even stranger creatures next, far more bizarre than the hammerhead sharks, thunderbirds, and other beasts they had encountered so far.
A vast number of blue-skinned frogs stood on the sea, their skin the exact same shade of blue as the water, making them nearly invisible at first glance.
There were so many that they seemed endless, blending seamlessly into the ocean's surface.
It was only thanks to Miru, a guard with a unique ability to sense the presence of creatures through mental fluctuations rather than relying on sight, that they were finally detected.
Despite this early discovery, a battle still broke out.
These frogs were twice the size of normal ones,
With surprisingly large venom sacs in their stomachs.
Their blue skin indicated a potent venom, and with such big sacs, they could spray a massive amount all at once.
What made the threat even worse was their sheer number; they weren't just a few but a huge group.
When they attacked, the sky seemed to fill with venom, resembling a purple rain pouring down.
The thick venom was still warm to the touch, and as the frogs sprayed vigorously, the purple liquid shot into the air like arrows before arcing down toward the ship.
Thanks to Bushidora's nen and Golem's mental weapons intercepting most of the attack, much of the venom was blocked.
Still, some venom landed on the ship, and as soon as the strong purple liquid touched the wooden deck marked "163," it quickly ate through, creating a large hole visible to the naked eye.
The sight reminded Larry of Magellan from One Piece, who used similar venom attacks as a Poison-Poison Fruit user.
To finish off the attack, the group used absolute zero from a dragon, freezing the frogs into one massive block of ice.
During this encounter, they also uncovered how the frogs managed to stand on the sea's surface: their feet secreted a mysterious substance that allowed them to stay balanced on the shifting water.
This discovery alone was remarkable. The liquid-repelling material that enabled them to stand on water could have a huge market if mass-produced.
Among the team, Lilith was the happiest about this find, as blue-skinned frog venom was unheard of on the six continents, and she was eager to study this new, exotic toxin.
After sailing for a while longer, the journey grew more intense than before, though thankfully it remained safe.
Still, it was clear that the deeper they ventured into unknown waters, the stranger and deadlier the dangers became, many of which were impossible to predict or defend against.
For example, sea monsters used black fog to induce hallucinations, while blue-skinned frogs blended so well with the sea surface that they could easily be mistaken for harmless elements.
These threats weren't just confusing; they were extremely dangerous, and one careless move could easily mean death.
As time passed, the tension didn't lessen, it only grew stronger, because each day they sailed further into the unknown, and the risks waiting ahead promised to be even more lethal.
The scorching sun beat down on the shimmering sea, making the endless blue water sparkle brilliantly.
Despite the brightness and sunshine, the scene felt eerie and unsettling.
"Have you noticed anything strange?" Beyond asked, standing beside Larry.
His eyes were half-closed, and though his rough face usually showed little emotion, a serious expression slipped through.
Even though he didn't lower his voice deliberately, Beyond spoke quietly, as if afraid that any loud noise might attract some unseen danger.
Their lone ship was the only sign of life on the vast ocean; there were no other vessels, no birds in the sky, and no fish swimming nearby.
The sea was still, except for the gentle ripples caused by their own ship, and even the breeze was barely there.
At first glance, it seemed like nothing was happening, and no movement might seem like a good thing.
But everyone on board knew better: in nature, such deep silence often signals something dangerous lurking nearby, probably a top predator.
"Yeah, it's way too quiet," Larry said, standing on deck with his arms crossed, his eyes calmly scanning the endless sea.
On the surface, he appeared composed, but inside, the feeling of impending danger grew stronger.
Clearly, they had stepped into a threat.