Livebroadcast.

On the other side of the island, Zera had stealthily made his way to the coast. He calculated that sailing from this spot would help him avoid Claudia and reach the nearest waters quickly.

Despite his preparations, Zera felt a twinge of nervousness. Leaving the island for the first time since birth naturally brought some unease.

With a deep breath, he accessed the chat group.

[Rias: Zera-chan hasn't returned yet? I miss him...]

[Saeko: I'm not sure what he's up to. Since there's no school in the One Piece world, he's basically a free man.]

[Xia Qingyue: Maybe he's training. Didn't he just break through? He must be stabilizing his realm.]

[Tsunade: Stabilize his realm? What does that mean?]

[Chatgroup Announcement: Member Zera has initiated a live broadcast. Other chatgroup members can join by clicking on his profile.]

[Tsunade: Live broadcast? What's this?]

Tsunade, an illiterate member, was unfamiliar with this feature and didn't know its purpose.

[Xia Qingyue: It's one of the new features added by the chatgroup, but I'm not sure what it's for.]

Xia Qingyue remembered hearing about the feature before but still didn't fully understand its function.

[Rias: Zera's live broadcast!!]

Rias joined Zera's Live broadcast.

Saeko joined Zera's Live broadcast.

Tsunade joined Zera's Live broadcast.

Xia Qingyue joined Zera's Live broadcast.

Zera, who initiated the live broadcast, was surprised to see the group members appearing.

Rias and Saeko were in their school uniforms, accentuating their figures. Tsunade wore her kunoichi costume, exuding youthfulness, while Xia Qingyue wore a loose white robe, emanating a mystical aura befitting an eastern fantasy heroine.

The girls were taken aback by the sudden change but quickly focused on Zera, who stood out in his shabby sailor outfit, radiating charm and attractiveness.

Zera, noticing their bewilderment, hastily explained, unaware of the 'true' reason behind their reaction.

"The chatgroup live broadcast can project your appearance to create a more immersive experience."

The girls snapped out of their daze, now looking at the youthful Zera with interest.

"Zera is so tall!" Xia Qingyue exclaimed, comparing his height with her hand raised in amazement.

Tsunade nodded in agreement while folding her hands under her bountiful chest.

"He's just 14, but he's already a grown man..."

Rias and Saeko weren't surprised; in this world, such height was average, even short, but it suited Zera quite well. They both looked at him with covetous eyes, yet hiding their feelings adeptly.

Tsunade and Xia Qingyue made a conscious effort to divert their gaze from Zera's charming face, turning their attention to the surroundings.

"Is this the sea? It's mesmerizing," Xia Qingyue commented, amazed by the sight.

"Is it also your first time seeing it? It's really a spectacular sight!" Tsunade joined in, her hands still folded under her bountiful chest, while she tried hard to suppress her fluttering heart.

Saeko looked at the uneasy-looking Zera with concern.

"Zera-kun, what's wrong? You wouldn't start a live broadcast just to meet us, would you? And you look so worried."

Rias, who had been focused on him, also noticed his abnormality and gave him a concerned gaze, which slightly relieved Zera.

Scratching his cheek in embarrassment, he explained sheepishly, "Well, it's just that I'm planning to leave the island. It's my first time, so I wanted company..."

Tsunade looked at Zera with tender eyes. "Well, here we are. You don't have to be nervous. We'll accompany you. That's what group members do."

Xia Qingyue also empathized; after all, she was brought to the sect at a young age and had felt nervous for months. She could somehow grasp his current state.

However, Rias and Saeko wore bewildered expressions.

Rias asked in wonder, "Why are you leaving the island? And isn't that uniform Marine? Are you planning to defect?"

Saeko also showed a worried expression. "Did something happen?"

Zera could only explain the truth.

Saeko and Rias's worry only grew more because, if they recalled correctly, Mad Treasure didn't seem easy to trifle with.

Rias spoke up, determination in her voice. "Zera, invite me to your world. I'll help you destroy that villain."

Tsunade clenched her fists, cracking knuckles, showing her readiness to help, which made Zera feel a little helpless. He hadn't expected the projection feature of the live broadcast to complicate things so much.

"There's no need. Although Mad Treasure seems strong, it's just his chains' superpower. Otherwise, he's simply inferior."

However, the girls didn't seem convinced by his rebuttal.

Zera sighed and took a step back. "How about this: if I can't defeat him, I'll invite you. Is that okay?"

The girls finally nodded in satisfaction. Zera felt helpless; this treatment wasn't unfamiliar. Claudia, Nun Sarah, and Carina were all fiercely protective when it came to him.

Saeko looked around, tilting her head in confusion. "Zera, where's your boat?"

The others were also intrigued by Saeko's inquiry as they looked out at the empty sea.

Zera gave a mysterious smile. "No need..."

The girls tilted their heads in surprise. Under their confused gazes, Zera retreated hundreds of meters away from the sea, giving them a soul-stirring smile.

"Have you ever experienced breaking the sound barrier?"

Under their dull eyes, Zera exploded with terrifying power. The sand beneath him caved and exploded under his pressing force. Then, Zera's figure seemed to vanish from their dynamic view, and simultaneously, the live broadcast synced with Zera's speed. The girls experienced the rush of speed for the first time.

Zera's speed increased rapidly, easily bridging the sound barrier. He treaded on the sea as if it were solid ground.

His velocity kept escalating: from one time the speed of sound, to two, three... until it stabilized at six times the speed of sound. Zera assessed that his full-speed burst would likely reach seven times the speed of sound.

The water trajectory he left behind seemed to divide the sea under his speed. The girls shouted in excitement as their bodies entered a heightened state. Everything around them became a blur of colors, and time seemed to slow down, creating a surreal experience.

Even the three supernatural beings were surprised by such speed.

Rias exclaimed, "Zera-chan is so strong. This speed is already on par with a high-demon swordsman!"

Saeko's eyes lit up as she enjoyed the thrill of the speed. "Zera-kun, awesome! This speed is making me feel hot all over!"

Tsunade showed surprise and amazement. "What a fast speed! Even with maximum lightning chakra, it may only reach this level?!"

Xia Qingyue was also blown away by such power. Though cultivation seemed impressive, this speed surpassed even that of her Sky-level master.

"Unbelievable. Even without any cultivation realm, he is already on par with Emperors!"

....

Hundreds of nautical miles away, a small boat skillfully navigated the wild sea waves.

On board were two young girls with short haircuts, one with purple hair and the other with orange.

The orange-haired girl, dressed in a blue skirt and white shirt, looked back from time to time with worry and apprehension.

"Carina, there's been no abnormal weather changes anywhere nearby. Damn it! If we keep going like this, we're definitely doomed."

Carina, the purple-haired girl, clad in tight black jeans and a blue crop top, clenched her fist. She glanced at her chest, where she hid the den den mushi, feeling a mix of anticipation and shame.

"Don't be pessimistic yet, Nami. I've already contacted the marines nearby. I have a good relationship with the captain of the base nearby," Carina reassured.

Nami looked at her in shock. "Carina, are you insane? That guy doesn't seem like someone to trifle with. Do you have any enmity with that captain rather than friendship?!"

Carina blushed in shame, but she didn't want to die. Her beloved Zera was waiting for her return; she couldn't die here. She thought of Claudia; despite Claudia's disdain for her thief career, she wouldn't ignore her safety.

After all, Carina was only 15 years old, still innocent compared to her future counterpart.

As they discussed, a huge shadow loomed over them, and Mad Treasure's vessel came into clear sight.

The two young girls looked back, their faces slowly morphing into expressions of despair and fear.

Nami put on a crying expression. "Carina, we're finished!!!"

Carina bit her lip, closing her eyes in helplessness.

"It seems we did..." she murmured softly.