On the ships of the Four Seas Alliance.
Everyone couldn't help but look towards the two people who suddenly appeared on deck.
After all, no one expected that these two figures, who were "heavyweights" on the entire sea, would come so easily to their side.
The "world's number one shipbuilder" and founder of the sea train, the fish-man Tom!
And the girl known as the "Devil Child" – Nico Robin!
The appearance of either of these two on the sea would attract the attention of all factions – especially the World Government!
What confused everyone was why these two, who were supposed to be on the Flying Pirates' ship, suddenly appeared here?
Did someone sneak onto the Flying Pirates' ship while Shiki and Rowan were fighting and then kidnap Tom and Robin?
It was obvious that Shiki would have people keeping a close eye on these two.
Even if they were kidnapped, why didn't the Flying Pirates' crew immediately sound the alarm?
A ship's deck is not a dungeon for holding prisoners; the space is extremely limited. Even with the fog covering everything, it would be impossible to eliminate the lookouts scattered across the ship without anyone noticing.
Who was it, and how did they do it?
While others were still wondering about the identity of the attacker, only Crocodile noticed two handfuls of sand flying from the distance and subtly falling into Rowan's hands.
Swish!
Rowan closed his five fingers, scattering the two handfuls of sand and reabsorbing them into his body.
It must have been him!
But... how did he do it?
As if sensing Crocodile's gaze, Rowan turned his head and smiled at him.
Crocodile was almost certain that if he asked, Rowan would definitely answer his question.
But he didn't want to.
Because that would make him very unhappy.
However, Crocodile still wanted to resolve his doubts, so he thought of a plan.
A few grains of sand emerged from his body and floated before Tiger and Hocka, then flew towards Rowan's location.
These few grains of sand did indeed remind everyone.
They all turned their gaze to Rowan.
Since the fish-man didn't make a move, and a Devil Fruit user like Crocodile couldn't cross the sea,
The only one who could possibly break this "common sense" was Ryan Rowan himself!
However, what made everyone incredulous was how Rowan could simultaneously carry out other actions while engaged in a life-and-death battle with Shiki?
Could one person divide their attention to such an extent?
Before anyone could speak, Rowan seemed to have already seen their doubts and snapped his fingers lightly.
Instantly, sand gathered, and beside Tom and Robin themselves, two sand clones identical in appearance and posture to them were formed!
The intricacy of these two clones surpassed normal understanding; even the detail of their hair being blown by the sea breeze was replicated.
Everyone even felt that, apart from their skin color being the golden yellow of sand, they were exactly the same two people!
"When I swung that sword, I replaced them with sand clones."
Rowan explained with a smile, "Thanks to this dense fog, otherwise, if three people were watching them, I wouldn't have had a chance to act."
His tone suggested he had taken great advantage of the terrain.
But these words stirred up intense emotions in the listeners.
Taking advantage of the peak of the battle and the cover of the dense fog to secretly replace the originals with sand puppets –
This seemingly simple plan was something everyone present knew how incredibly difficult it was to execute!
Could someone really multitask during such a high-level confrontation?
The facts told them – yes.
Ryan Rowan could do it.
...
Rowan tidied his light armor and ribbons and slowly stood up.
He held his staff, nodded slightly at Tom and Nico Robin, and asked with a smile:
"Gentlemen, have you heard of the Four Seas Alliance?"
...
"Ryaaaan Rowan!"
Shiki's roar echoed through the Devil's Triangle sea.
And the person who caused Shiki's rage was now chatting happily with those beside him.
"Hahaha, he actually allowed fish-men to build villages in his country, what a remarkable man!"
Tom roared with laughter, looking very excited and thrilled.
Nico Robin, on the other hand, remained silent, seemingly contemplating how to have her first formal interaction with Ryan Rowan.
Originally, Robin had conceived many ways to meet for the first time, but she never expected the current situation –
Just now, on the Flying Pirates' ship, Tom suddenly hugged her and jumped into the sea.
And before she closed her eyes, Robin saw that she and Tom's dolls had materialized on the deck of the Flying Pirates' ship, and then she completely lost consciousness.
She was, after all, a Devil Fruit user, rejected by the sea.
When Robin next opened her eyes, Ryan Rowan was standing before her.
What should she do?
Robin was momentarily confused, especially seeing Tom and the others chatting so happily with Rowan, which made it even harder for her to interject.
Suddenly, an explosion was heard from the sea a short distance away.
A huge wave surged into the sky and crashed onto the deck of the ship.
Artillery fire?
No, there was no smell of gunpowder, not like it!
Everyone looked towards the stern and found it was the Flying Pirates' ship!
They were advancing at full speed. Although they had started later, and there was still a considerable distance between them and the Four Seas Alliance's ships, with the addition of the flutter-flutter fruit's ability, they were gradually closing in.
Among them, Shiki suspended several large rocks and hurled them towards the Four Seas Alliance's ships!
"Ryan Rowan, you scoundrel, fight me again!"
Shiki roared and ordered the ship to accelerate its pursuit.
Seeing this, Crocodile frowned tightly.
"Tsk, what a bother..."
If this continued, they would be caught sooner or later.
And even if they weren't caught, given Shiki's personality, he might just chase them all the way to Alabasta!
But at this moment, Rowan suddenly gave an order.
"Hard to starboard, into the fog!"
"What?"
Everyone was completely unable to react, not understanding Rowan's intention.
They were currently sailing along the dividing line Rowan had cut through the mist, which was their original route.
If they wanted to proceed at full speed, sailing along such a clear and defined route would be ideal, as the Four Seas Alliance's ships couldn't fly.
Why would Rowan order them to charge into the fog and take a roundabout path?
Although the helmsman, Jinbei, was confused, he immediately turned the ship's bow.
Swish! Splash!
The Four Seas Alliance's ship turned right and plunged into the fog.
Shiki was also taken aback, but he still intended to control the ship and tightly bite onto the tail of the Four Seas Alliance.
But at this moment, a cannon shot suddenly landed near the Flying Pirates' ship!
Boom!
The cannonball exploded, causing some damage to the side of the ship.
"Who!"
Shiki looked in the direction the cannonball came from, his brow furrowed, and his face extremely grim.
Because he saw the group of people he least wanted to see right now –
The Marines.
The Marines, following the gap in the fog cut by Rowan, encountered the Flying Pirates head-on!
...
In the fog, on the Four Seas Alliance's ship.
Looking at Ryan Rowan, whose expression remained unchanged, Crocodile felt a chill down his spine.
Had he foreseen this scene?
— This was a question.
And after Crocodile looked at Rowan a few more times.
The question became a statement.
He had foreseen this scene!
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