151. South Blue

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The aura of Armament Haki surged, and a fierce, oppressive energy filled the enclosed room, making its presence even more intense.

"Your Majesty, the power you are releasing is approaching the limits of what this ship's structure can handle. I recommend you restrain your energy!"

As Anos continued to explore the depths of his abilities, Celeste, Infinity's AI assistant, materialized in his room and addressed him respectfully.

"Ah?"

Anos questioned, raising an eyebrow. He wasn't startled by Celeste's sudden appearance but was instead puzzled by the intensity of the effect caused by his mere condensation of Armament Haki.

It was a phenomenon he hadn't fully grasped.

"Your Majesty, as I mentioned before, the Infinity's exterior is designed to withstand massive impacts, but its interior requires more caution. Please refrain from using your abilities in the cabin during our journey," Celeste explained in her usual polite yet firm tone.

"Okay, I understand," Anos replied with a wry smile, his voice tinged with helplessness.

Anos was protective of his newly acquired ship and didn't want to risk damaging it unnecessarily.

There would be plenty of opportunities to test his strength later, and there was no urgency to do so now.

After finishing her explanation, Celeste's projection disappeared, leaving Anos alone in the cabin. Bored, he flopped onto the bed, deciding to sleep.

The Infinity sailed smoothly, its advanced systems ensuring safety. If danger approached, the ship could turn invisible, evading detection.

The Infinity's invisibility relied on projecting the surrounding seawater over its surface using advanced technology. To the naked eye, it became nearly undetectable.

However, those with strong Observation of Haki could still sense its presence since the invisibility was only visual.

Despite its limitations, the ship's stealth was incredibly effective, significantly reducing danger during its voyage. It was an invaluable asset on the unpredictable seas.

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A Few Days Later

The Infinity had entered the Calm Belt, yet its speed remained unchanged. Even the Sea Kings avoided it, deterred by the ship's unique ability to emit an aura resembling Seastone, effectively masking its presence from them.

On the deck, Anos and Abona lay back in deck chairs, basking in the sun and enjoying the stillness of the Calm Belt.

"Celeste, how long until we reach our destination?" Anos called out lazily.

Without opening his eyes, Abona, lying beside him, seemed unbothered by the question. He had grown accustomed to the ship's features over the past few days.

In response, Celeste appeared beside them, her projection bright and cheerful. "Your Majesty, it will take approximately ten more hours to reach the Tru Kingdom. Please remain patient!"

"Ten hours? That's still so long?" Anos groaned. Without a proper chef onboard, he and Abona had been taking turns cooking, and the monotony of their meals was wearing on them.

"Your Majesty, this speed is already extraordinary. If we had crossed through Reverse Mountain, it would have taken at least a month and a half to reach the South Blue," Abona pointed out, his eyes still closed.

"Fair enough," Anos replied, his tone relaxed as Celeste stood by, waiting for further commands.

"Play some music to pass the time," Anos requested.

"Of course, Your Majesty. However, I must inform you that ten Marine warships have been detected 10 kilometres ahead. Shall I activate the stealth mode?" Celeste asked respectfully.

At her words, Anos and Abona immediately sat up, activating their Observation Haki to confirm the situation.

True to Celeste's report, ten Marine warships were sailing in formation through the Calm Belt, heading toward the South Blue.

From their size and structure, it was evident that the ships carried formidable forces.

"Celeste, activate stealth mode and approach the Marine fleet. I want to know what they're up to," Anos commanded.

"Understood, Your Majesty," Celeste replied.

A moment later, a white light shimmered across the Infinity, cloaking it in an invisible barrier.

The ship seamlessly blended with its surroundings, leaving only faint ripples in the water as evidence of its presence.

The Infinity closed the 10-kilometer gap without drawing attention. Through the ship's advanced systems, Anos and Abona observed the Marine fleet.

The Marines onboard appeared relaxed, many chatting idly without any sense of urgency or danger.

Based on the fleet's size 10 warships with around 500 soldiers per vessel it was clear they operated under the banner of a Buster Call, a high-level Marine operation.

"So many Marines in the Calm Belt, so close to the South Blue... Something significant must be happening," Abona remarked, breaking the silence.

"Hmm. What do you think their mission could be?" Anos asked, his tone thoughtful as he continued to study the fleet.

"With this many warships, it's not a routine patrol. They're likely preparing for something big," Abona speculated.

"Celeste, maintain a slow approach. I want to gather more information before making any moves," Anos instructed.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Celeste replied as the Infinity continued its stealthy observation.

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