Chapter 430: The Eternal Ship!
As Ryuunosuke and Roy's clash erupted, the rest of the battlefield shifted.
At first, pirates, marines, and revolutionaries alike had fought tooth and nail. But once the two titans unleashed their power, the crowd realized how small they truly were.
No matter how fiercely they struggled, nothing they did could affect the outcome of this fight.
And so, something both laughable and tragic happened.
They stopped fighting.
Swords lowered, cannons silenced. Thousands of eyes turned to the center of the sea. The weak dared not even watch; only those with strength enough to stand among legends had the "qualification" to witness this spectacle.
The Whitebeard Pirates, however, had no time to gawk. Their target remained clear: Blackbeard. As long as Teach still drew breath, Whitebeard's crew would never relent. Their duel raged hotter than ever, a violent counterpoint to the clash of gods unfolding nearby.
The world was witnessing two wars at once—one of vengeance, and one of destiny.
Time bled away. Hours passed, yet the battle between Ryuunosuke and Roy only grew more ferocious. Each exchange shook the seas and split the skies.
Then, amidst the chaos—
[Ding!]
["Congratulations, host—you've obtained Pluton."]
["Congratulations, the God's Ship has evolved into the Eternal Ship."]
["Congratulations, you've gained 100,000 reputation points."]
["Congratulations, you've obtained a designated recruitment card.")
The cascade of system chimes echoed in Ryuunosuke's mind.
The familiar interface of the God's Ship warped, reshaping itself into something grander—the Eternal Ship. Gaino's presence shifted as well, information flooding into Ryuunosuke's awareness.
[Eternal Ship] — Ship Spirit: Gaino. Holds Joyboy's approval authority. Weapons: Infinite Cannon, Destruction Blast, Star Destroyer Pulse.
[Eternal Quest Unlocked] — Gather five Eternal Hearts to open the Eternal Gate.
[Eternal Gate] — The sole passage to other worlds.
Ryuunosuke's heart pounded. The Eternal Ship… a ship beyond gods.
He halted mid-attack, stunned.
"Hm? What are you playing at?"
Roy, ever cautious, immediately slowed. At their level, a single lapse meant death. Ryuunosuke's sudden pause was suspicious enough to make him still his hand.
Then he caught it—the flicker of joy across Ryuunosuke's face.
A trap? A revelation? Either way, Roy dared not act rashly.
"Kun, return!"
Ryuunosuke's voice boomed. His lips curled into a strange smile. "You wanted Pluton, didn't you? Then watch closely. I'll show you Pluton."
Roy's eyes widened. "No… when did this—?!"
He whipped his gaze toward the deserted island where the Dragon Hunters had landed. It was gone. Vanished.
Realization struck like lightning.
Ryuunosuke hadn't been fighting for dominance—he'd been buying time. The Dragon Hunter Pirates had subdued Pluton while Roy was locked in battle.
But how? Every crew member had been visible on the battlefield. Who, then, had commanded Pluton?
Roy's mind reeled. Unless… their ship itself—!
The ice shattered. From beneath the waves rose a leviathan of steel and stone—a ship the size of an island.
The Eternal Ship.
Strange patterns etched across its hull glowed like constellations. Not once in his long life had Roy seen such sigils. They pulsed with the aura of Pluton, yet something greater, something eternal.
"Impossible…" Roy's voice shook. "That's not just Pluton. That's your ship—the Dragon Hunters' ship—fused with Pluton itself!"
Indeed, no ordinary vessel could subdue an ancient weapon. Even ships with spirits possessed only limited control. But the Eternal Ship's spirit, Gaino, was no ordinary entity.
A childlike figure appeared on Ryuunosuke's shoulder, smiling.
"Captain," Gaino voice chimed. "I now accept you fully as my Joyboy."
"Uranus!"
Roy roared, summoning his own weapon. The Uranus manifested in a blaze of azure light. Its colossal form dwarfed even the Eternal Ship. Roy leapt onto its shoulder, merging with its glowing lines until man and god-weapon became one.
"Ryuunosuke! Show me Pluton's power. Let me see how much of its might remains. In the past, Pluton slaughtered countless of us. This time, I'll crush it myself!"
Madness blazed in his eyes.
In answer, the Eternal Ship lifted into the air, its star destroyer cannons charging. Energy lines crawled across the hull, humming with infinite destruction.
Ryuunosuke stood tall at the prow. "Gaino—fire."
Star Destroyer
The cannons roared.
Air itself was devoured as the Star Destroyer charged, sucking the world dry. A streak of pure annihilation tore through the sky, chasing Roy and Uranus as they attempted to flee.
"Too much… this power is worse than before," Roy muttered, his confidence faltering. Without hesitation, he spurred Uranus into retreat, vanishing into the horizon in a blur of blue light.
Behind him, the Five Elders barked desperate orders, pulling the remnants of the World Government forces into full retreat.
Then came the sound—
BOOOOOOM!
Ten seconds later, the explosion reached the sea, a cataclysmic thunderclap that rattled bones and turned day to night. The Star Destroyer's detonation left a scar in the heavens, a reminder of power not meant for mortals.
"Hit confirmed," Gaino reported calmly. "Target not destroyed. Shall I continue pursuit?"
Ryuunosuke's smile was sharp, yet weary. "No need. We can't kill them outright. Save our strength."
The Eternal Ship hovered above the sea, its presence alone enough to silence every voice.
Pluton had been reborn. No—something beyond Pluton. A ship eternal, a weapon unmatched.
Even Roy, merged with the Uranus, had chosen flight.
That fact alone spoke louder than victory.
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