Minutes earlier, a fully loaded warship was heading towards Kannazuka. All aboard were intent on seizing the Sangonomiya Cannon, planning to use this great cannon to completely destroy the trust between the two sides.
At this point, whether their strategist survived was no longer important. In their eyes, Sangonomiya Kokomi was even a coward who hindered their battle.
Unfortunately, they did not know that their plan had been fully exposed to Sangonomiya Kokomi.
Bang!
A sudden loud bang came from the bottom of the sailing ship, and the fierce force caused the entire vessel to shake violently.
The lookout on the mast fell directly into the sea, while those on the deck were spared thanks to the railings.
"What the hell happened?"
"How the hell should I know?"
Bang!
Immediately followed by another loud bang, this time it wasn't just a simple shake; a huge hole appeared in the bottom of the ship.
"We're taking on water! We're taking on water!"
The people on the ship instantly fell into chaos, and then the sunlight was covered by a shadow; a giant Tail appeared in their sight.
"It's a Sea Monk!"
That was a sea monster that only existed in legends. On the beach south of Watatsumi Island, there was a skeleton of a Sea Monk, measuring a full forty meters in length.
But the one attacking their ship… seemed even larger than the one that died on the beach… Ooh~
A sharp cry came from the sea. The Sea Monk leaped out of the water, and at this moment, people finally saw its full form.
Its massive body completely enveloped the ship, and the white patterns on its belly were clearly visible, which became the last thing they ever saw.
Boom!
The Sea Monk slammed heavily onto the ship. Its hundreds of tons of weight snapped the ship directly in half. Water surged into the cabins, and the waterlogged ship rapidly sank.
Many wanted to jump into the sea to escape, but due to the pressure generated by the sudden entry of the giant creature into the water, the seawater rapidly filled this "void," and these people were swept into the "void" by the turbulent water.
Thus, all the most boisterous warmongers found their eternal slumber at the bottom of the sea.
This Sea Monk completed its mission, flipped over in the water, and then disappeared into the vast deep sea.
The ocean and the sky have always been places people want to explore, but the ocean is often more dangerous than the sky, not only because of the powerful water pressure but also because of hunters from unknown origins… Sangonomiya Kokomi has the bloodline of Orobas flowing through her, which gives her the ability to communicate with marine creatures.
In legends, the Sea Monks disappeared because of the gods, but that is not true. The reason people don't see them is simply because they live too deep.
And their species is not called Sea Monk. Sea Monk is what the folk of Inazuma call them. In their language, they are Cetacea.
PS: Cetacea, in Chinese, means whales and dolphins.
After learning of the warmongers' plan, Sangonomiya Kokomi dove into the deep sea alone, using her unique "song" to summon a Cetacea.
Cetacea are mutually affectionate, so when it heard one of its kind calling, the nearest one rushed over, though it was somewhat puzzled as to why this fellow creature was so tiny.
Even a newborn Cetacea is larger than the other party.
But that was fine. Their language was only used by their own kind, so after a brief exchange, the Cetacea understood the needs of this fellow creature.
To destroy a large wooden box.
It had seen such things before, as Cetacea also need to surface to breathe, which is why there are legends of Sea Monks among the folk of Inazuma.
They weren't interested in this thing, but since it was a request from a fellow creature, it would help out.
And so, the current scene unfolded.
The legend was re-enacted: ships sailing on the sea were completely destroyed by the Sea Monk.
The farce ended. The Watatsumi Island side began to withdraw from Yashiori Island, while the Shogunate side, along with the refugees from Higi Village, began to advance towards Yashiori Island.
After briefly arranging some matters, Shiki left Nazuchi Beach and teleported to the Kamisato Estate.
At the same time, the Traveler in Inazuma City also met up with Xavier at the entrance of Yae Publishing House, though the latter looked very pale.
"Huh? Xavier, you look really pale. Didn't you sleep well last night?" Paimon expressed her concern.
"Ahahaha, no, no, it's nothing. I just had a nightmare last night and didn't sleep well. I'll make up for it this afternoon."
Xavier waved his hand, indicating he was fine, but last night's nightmare was like a brand, lingering in his mind… "Uh… are you really okay? Are you sure you don't need more sleep?" Paimon rubbed her forehead. The more he said that, the more she felt he needed rest.
"Oh, I said I'm fine! I'm a man destined to be a great director; a mere nightmare is nothing!"
"Alright then… but if you feel unwell, go rest immediately, understand?!"
Paimon stood with her hands on her hips, a fierce expression on her small face, though combined with her tiny stature, it held no deterrent power whatsoever.
"Hey, I know. Why do you seem more concerned than I am?"
The two people and one emergency food entered Yae Publishing House, and Xavier immediately asked, "Has Teacher Jialan's 'Faded' released a new chapter yet?"
"Ugh… I keep telling you no. Seriously, can't you see the notice board outside? Stop asking me!" Editor Kuroda looked annoyed, clearly tormented by fans.
"When will she update then? It's been so long, I've waited until the flowers withered!"
"How should I know when she'll update? An author of her caliber, I can't rush her. Besides, do you think I don't want to know the next chapters?"
"Then could you arrange a meeting between me and her? These plot holes can't remain unfilled forever!"
"I apologize, but I have no right to tell you her true identity, nor do I have the right to arrange a meeting for you. However, if you can meet Lady Yae Miko, perhaps you might see her."
"There's a rumor that they have an excellent relationship. If you can persuade Lady Yae Miko…"
Kuroda was truly at his wit's end. Xavier was the last straw that broke the camel's back. Kuroda didn't want to be incessantly questioned anymore; he decided to shift the pressure to his own superior.
Anyway, I'm just a small editor, I can't handle such troublesome matters, I'm just going to give up!
If anyone else asks, I'll just bring up Yae Miko. I'm not dealing with this anymore!
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