Salome sailed to Ghost Island without encountering any obstacles along the way.
It seemed that Arias' guess was correct. Orochi's death would inevitably lead Kaido to personally handle the ensuing turmoil in Wanokuni.
Hancock, indifferent to Arias' destination, wasn't one to ask questions. She and Hiyori observed the eerie building that resembled a huge skeleton.
On the shore of Ghost Island, Arias addressed Hancock, "You stay here. If you encounter an enemy, leave directly! I have the ability to escape and can slip away."
Having witnessed his Earthly Immortal ability, Hancock was aware of his capability to traverse underground. Though reluctant to separate, she understood the need for caution, nodding in agreement, "Hold this phone bug. If there's an issue, we can contact you at any time."
Arias placed the phone bug into his phagocytosis sac.
This guy spends most of his time sleeping, and his gnawing bag can be quite useful.
Setting foot on Ghost Island, Arias found himself in an unknown location, wandering aimlessly.
"Hey! Who are you?"
Several pirates, noticing Arias' invasion of Onigashima, quickly surrounded him.
Finally, someone!
Arias was very cheerful and greeted the surrounding pirates with a bright smile.
"Hello, my name is Arias. Is Master Yamato here?"
Pirates: ? ? ?
Who is this guy? Do we know him?
They racked their brains but couldn't recall anyone named Arias.
"Master Yamato has never left the island; how could he know someone like you!"
One of the more astute pirates sensed something amiss and decided to confront Arias with his sword.
"Why!"
Arias turned his wrist, pushing out his palm, and a massive palm print swiftly struck the pirates. The tyrannical force sent them flying, and the impact even penetrated their bodies, damaging their internal organs.
Retracting his palm, Arias approached a pirate who remained, smiling as he inquired, "Excuse me, where is Master Yamato?"
Terrified, the pirate trembled, utterly unaware of Yamato's location. He was just an ordinary pirate, after all. How could he know where Yamato was?
The commotion caught the attention of the Beasts Pirates who were lingering nearby.
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
In a laboratory on Onigashima, a portly pirate was engrossed in potion research. Despite hearing the commotion, he showed no interest in leaving.
Arias wasn't surprised. With both palms raised, he unleashed seven significant hand seals in succession.
Although he hadn't reached the level of great mercy and Gatling like Xiao Zizai, these seven large mudras were already the limit of his continuous attacks.
The enemy was terrified. One large hand seal strike would seriously injure him, let alone seven in a row?
With a roar, the pirate concentrated his Haki throughout his body, waved the steel knife in his hand, and slashed towards the big hand seals.
This particular weapon was of high quality, and after cultivating Haki, it managed to withstand four large hand seals before shattering.
"It's over! Master Kaido, I will follow you in my next life!" the young pirate muttered in despair.
However, in the next moment, a graceful figure descended beside him, wielding a massive mace that successfully deflected the remaining three large hand seals.
"Master Yamato?"
Upon seeing this person, the pirate sighed in relief. With Master Yamato present, they were confident the intruder would be captured. Yet, he couldn't help feeling regretful about his own weakness. To resist intruders, Master Yamato had to intervene personally.
"Is it finally out?"
Arias, recognizing the familiar outfit, pretty face, graceful figure, and seastone explosive bracelets on both hands, identified Yamato.
Ceasing his attack on the pirate, Arias stood with his hands behind his back, smiling at Yamato. "My lord, Arias, has met Master Yamato!"
Yamato regarded him solemnly, acknowledging that this man was dangerous.
"Jack, please retreat and recuperate first!"