"Get everyone ready. Danger is coming soon," Beyond said grimly, nodding before heading off to alert the others and prepare for battle.
For a while, light but steady footsteps echoed one after another, drawing everyone to the deck.
Even those on the night shift, who had been catching up on sleep, got up immediately.
They all knew a big battle was likely coming, so there was no room for carelessness.
Meanwhile, Miru was working extra hard as a guard, her pure white aura of aura continuously flowing over her body.
This aura acted like a booster, pushing her mental abilities to their limits.
She had activated her powers fully, determined to detect any unknown threats as early as possible.
Time passed slowly, but the ship kept moving steadily in its set direction.
Most of the crew looked tense and serious, with faint sweat appearing on their foreheads, the tips of their hair, and even their backs.
Larry maintained a state of intense focus, constantly stimulating his aura throughout his body.
This wasn't just a test of his mind, it was a heavy strain on his physical self as well.
Yet, despite the pressure, there was no sign of crisis.
After holding this state for some time, Larry suddenly trembled slightly, his pupils narrowing sharply.
The unexpected movement caught everyone's attention.
He took two steps forward, walked over to the side of the ship, and stared out at the distant sea.
His face, usually sharp and alert, now looked a bit vacant, with a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
"I really didn't expect this," he muttered.
"Is it that big?!" someone asked, and everyone moved to the side of the ship, following Larry's gaze.
At that moment, Miru's Nen ability suddenly reacted.
"The aura fluctuations around here just spiked!" she exclaimed.
"They're intense! The source is... under the seabed over there!"
Pointing to where Larry was looking, Miru couldn't spectral thief her disbelief.
Then, one or two small bubbles appeared on the calm surface of the sea, causing a collective unease among the crew.
Those bubbles were only the beginning.
Soon, more bubbles started to rise, spreading across a wider area.
At first, the bubbles appeared within just half a meter radius, but before long, they erupted violently across dozens of meters.
"Pop, pop, pop..."
The sound echoed like firecrackers across the quiet sea, signaling that something massive was about to break the surface.
Suddenly, a dark shadow emerged beneath the blue water, its size rapidly growing.
Everyone's breath caught, their bodies stiffened involuntarily, and they instinctively steered the boat away from the spot.
The once calm sea churned violently, waves growing larger and crashing around the area.
It looked like the water itself was boiling.
Then, a towering fountain of water burst up from where the shadow had been, expanding rapidly.
Beyond's eyes widened with shock, his fists clenched tightly.
"Hold onto something nearby! Focus your Nen on your feet! Don't let the waves sweep you away!" he shouted.
With Beyond's shout echoing through the air, a massive column of water surged upward, reaching high into the sky.
The blue water, wrapped in white foam, soared and sparkled under the sunlight, casting a bright, shimmering reflection.
Yet, no one had the heart to admire such beauty.
Beneath this stunning display lay an overwhelming sense of deadly intent.
The water column seemed endless, rising and crashing down to create an enormous wave like nothing anyone had ever seen before.
These towering waves, stretching a hundred meters high, hurtled toward the ship at incredible speed, making the vessel look like a mere toy in comparison.
The waves formed a vast blue wall, blotting out the sunlight and darkening everyone's already grim faces.
Water droplets scattered everywhere, turning the scene into a torrential downpour.
Raindrops pelted the deck, the bow, and every exposed surface, accompanied by sharp crackling sounds.
Yet, none of these noises matched the sheer terror inspired by the monstrous waves threatening to engulf them.
Standing before such overwhelming power, humans felt as insignificant as ants, despair creeping into their hearts.
The creatures themselves hadn't even appeared yet, but their presence was already enough to unleash a natural disaster.
This was the terrifying sea monster from the depths of the unknown ocean, an enormous marine giant unlike anything seen before.
People clung desperately to poles and pillars aboard the ship, their minds racing with one goal: to avoid being swept away by the monstrous waves.
"Is this… a sea creature from near the Dark Continent?" Ging muttered through gritted teeth, his urgency unmistakable.
He couldn't deny he had underestimated the creatures from the Dark Continent until now.
Just seeing something this massive caused such chaos, proving these beings were on a scale impossibly larger than anything from the six continents.
Everyone held on tightly, including Ging and Beyond.
The only exception was Larry, who stood calmly, eyes fixed on the approaching waves without the slightest flicker of fear.
As the huge wave readied to crash down, a low but soothing sound cut through the roar, offering a brief moment of calm amidst the chaos.
Suddenly, a powerful, majestic breath swept across the sea, and in response, a beam of ice-blue light appeared.
The fierce, towering wave that had been crashing moments before began to change.
Blue light spread from its base, swiftly engulfing the entire wave.
In an instant, the massive wave was frozen solid, transforming into a giant block of crystal-clear ice.
The once-moving wave was now completely still, shining brilliantly under the sun and emitting a chilling frost.
This was the Absolute Zero ice skill in action.
Everyone was stunned by the sudden transformation, everyone except Larry, whose calm expression suggested he had anticipated it.
Beside the frozen wave, a colossal figure suddenly appeared, towering tens of meters high.
It looked like a water monster, its skin a deep blue on top and white underneath.
Its back was covered in layered,
Plate-like armor, with a central protrusion that resembled a small volcano.
Dark red hues shimmered mysteriously on its body, accompanied by a grayish-red mist near its head.
Surrounding its she'll was a "en" of ice crystals, each marked with four lines resembling musical notes.
The decorations along its body resembled both staffs and ice picks, reinforcing the icy theme.
This giant creature radiated intense aura, sending waves of ice-blue aura soaring into the sky, filling it completely.
Its momentum was unmistakably S-class, it was a dragon that had grown to an enormous size. This was Larry's first experience with a Dynamax Pokemon.
Since traveling to the unknown seas, Larry had heard from several Pokemon that they suddenly gained the ability to Gigantamax.
All of these Pokemon were known to have Gigantamax forms.
After some reflection, Larry realized that their ability to grow so huge depended on their origin, they had come to the edge of the Dark Continent.
Perhaps in the Dark Continent, Pokemon can reach a Gigantamax level much higher than usual.