Kyogre's presence grew stronger by the second, the light around him flashing intensely, ready to strike at any moment.
Their lives were now on a countdown.
Under Kyogre's overwhelming pressure, they couldn't escape, they were like fish on a chopping board.
The roles of hunter and prey had flipped completely.
These sea monsters, once confident predators, were now helpless victims before Kyogre's might.
For Kyogre, the only true rival was Groudon, the earth's guardian.
Suddenly, countless blue-white aura spheres appeared around Kyogre.
These spheres emitted beams of radiant light, each filled with immense Nen power, water-based Nen fluctuations.
Huge beams shot out in every direction, and the ship was enveloped in a shimmering aqua-blue barrier.
Explosions erupted everywhere, boom after boom, as the light tore through the massive sea monsters.
Their flesh, paper-thin against the Nen attacks, turned to ash instantly, and with their bodies destroyed, their consciousnesses vanished too.
The whole ocean was a chaotic storm of explosions and flying debris, the remnants of their bodies scattering through the air.
"This... is truly terrifying," someone muttered, unable to stifle their shock.
"What an incredible power!"
Everyone pressed their faces against the nearly transparent window, staring out at the chaotic scene beyond.
The sky was filled with thick, dark clouds, blocking almost all sunlight.
The sea below looked even darker than it did at night, shrouded in endless rain that seemed to go on forever.
Outside the ship, the air was thick with ash and smoke from a recent explosion.
Thanks to the protective film, they were shielded from any fallout, and the ship remained steady.
Even the roar of the explosion was muffled.
The sea beasts, which once stood like small hills on the water's surface, had vanished completely, wiped away as if erased from the world's canvas.
All of this destruction was the result of an attack from Larry's Nen beast.
"Sir Larry... are you some kind of god?" Bushidora asked hesitantly, breaking
The stunned silence.
"What you just did is unbelievable. Honestly, nobody thinks this is something a human could pull off."
"There's only one explanation," Bushidora continued.
"As a fisherman, I've never heard any stories about a sea god until today. But now, I think... I've just seen the real sea god."
At first, Bushidora spoke cautiously, but as he went on, his confidence grew.
The idea of Larry being a sea god started to feel more real.
While everyone's attention was focused on Larry, Pariston's eyes were locked on Kyogre, the nen best itself, with a mix of shock and realization.
Could this nen best truly be the sea god?
A sudden thought hit him.
He realized he'd never fully understood Larry's nen beast before.
He'd assumed Larry just had many powerful beasts with unique abilities, but it was more than that.
Like Bushidora said, Larry must be extraordinary himself to command such a nen best.
Those around them were still in shock, and most instinctively thought Bushidora was exaggerating.
But deep down, they couldn't shake the feeling that something incredible was happening right before their eyes.
'Then it hit me, it was actually possible.'
The clear sky suddenly darkened as thick clouds rolled in, unleashing an unprecedented heavy rainstorm.
The sea around us responded, its waters churning wildly.
The atmosphere matched the ocean's restless aura, combined with an almost terrifying presence.
It truly felt like the breath of a sea god.
None of us could believe all this was caused by a nen best, and it seemed very likely that Larry was somehow connected to it.
As the crowd looked on with mixed expressions, Larry paused thoughtfully before shaking his head and saying, "I'm not a sea god."
Then, calmly pointing to Kyogre hovering above us, he added, "But this is."
Beyond and the others caught his first sentence and were still processing it when Larry's second statement drew their attention upward.
Looking up at Kyogre, it was impossible not to feel awe.
It really did feel godlike.
After the whole sea beast episode, we sailed for another day, steadily closing the distance to the Dark Continent.
What should've been an intense journey turned out surprisingly smooth.
Kyogre's presence left a strong aura around the ship, deterring any sea beasts from coming near.
It was like sailing from port all over again, relaxed and carefree.
This incident also made us truly recognize Larry's strength, boosting our confidence for the exploration ahead.
Without any attacks slowing us down, the ship moved faster than ever.
Eventually, we finally caught sight of the Dark Continent.
It was early morning, and a soft beam of sunlight shimmered across the sparkling sea as the sun peeked over the horizon.
The light was gentle, and a cool sea breeze brushed past us, bringing a refreshing calm.
Small waves occasionally lapped against the ship's hull, sending up tiny sprays of water that fell back into the ocean.
Despite the beauty of the scene, few on board took it in.
Almost everyone was gathered near the bow, eyes fixed on the distant horizon, hoping to get a clearer view.
"That's right! After such a long and tough voyage, we've finally made it!"
"To the continent full of unknowns and mysteries!"
"The Dark Continent!!"
Beyond gripped the side pole tightly with both hands, his face marked by an "X"-shaped scar glowing with excitement.
After years of preparation, he had dreamed day and night about returning to this continent, and today, that dream was finally coming true.
While Beyond was filled with a sense of homecoming, the others, who had never set foot on the Dark Continent, were filled with a mix of curiosity, excitement, and unease.
As the ship slowly drew closer, the shoreline of the Dark Continent came into clearer view.
Stretching before them was a vast coastline covered in golden sand, a massive beach that seemed to dip slightly lower than the surrounding terrain.
The beach extended as far as the eye could see, forming an endless stretch of coastline.
Deeper inland, strange trees glowed with an eerie purple light, casting an unsettling glow visible even from a great distance.
The sight sent an instinctive shiver down everyone's spine.
Some of them thought they could make out several large, moving shapes far off in the distance, massive enough to be seen even from this far away.
These figures were unlike any sea creatures they knew, even those hundreds of meters long.
The sudden realization dampened their spirits, and the cheerful smiles faded into blank, somber expressions.
Beyond's face grew serious as he addressed everyone.
"I don't think I need to say more. After this long journey, we have finally reached the Dark Continent. But remember, this is just the beginning. From here on, we'll face dangers that are stranger, more powerful, and more unpredictable than anything we've encountered before.