After everything was done, it was time to go back.
They had arrived with Kuma's ability, but to return, they would have to sail back.
Just right, Ian could take this opportunity to familiarize himself with the new ship.
It had to be said, Vegapunk was right; this ship was indeed extremely well-made.
Not to mention the facilities on board; all kinds of equipment were absolutely complete, and the ship even had energy-storage devices installed, allowing it to sail normally at night and without sunlight.
Ian couldn't help praising again, as expected of Vegapunk; he really thought of everything!
He refused Law's desire to be sent back with Kuma's ability and dragged him onto the ship, had everyone fasten their seat belts, and, under the blazing sun, Ian directly started the ship.
And without any hesitation, he started the ship at maximum speed.
In less than a second…
Whoosh!
The ship shot out, directly producing a sonic boom.
Law and Caesar's faces immediately went pale. They hurriedly grabbed the seat belts and clung tightly to them.
Even the always-supportive gentle giant, Kuma, silently fastened his belt.
Now, they more or less understood why Vegapunk had prepared such things on the ship.
Especially Caesar, who cursed with a pale face, constantly begging Ian to slow down, saying he didn't want to die in a ship accident after escaping the Marines ' pursuit.
But Ian, who was piloting the ship, seemed not to hear him, focusing on the ship's speed while also observing its changes.
As he continuously compressed sunlight, the sunlight radiating from the ship became even more intense. Even aboard the ship, they could feel the dazzling glow it emitted, and the light surrounding the ship became clearly visible.
Just as Vegapunk had said, this was a ship carrying the light of the sun.
Seen from afar, anyone who didn't know might really think the sun was running!
But this wasn't enough!
Ian took a deep breath, and at this moment, his eyes seemed to emit a faint golden glow.
"Let me see your limits!"
As his words fell, the sunlight falling onto him instantly became even denser, as if all the sunlight from the sun had gathered onto him.
He was even surrounded by golden flames, the very fire of the sun.
And he didn't continue floating in the sky.
Instead, he brought the ship down onto the sea surface. Instantly, like the blazing sun plunging into the ocean…
Zzz!
As if trying to evaporate the entire sea, thick smoke spread out, and with that terrifying speed, giant waves surged up behind the ship.
"...?!"
Seeing this scene, Caesar and the others were horrified.
Was this guy insane?
Especially Law... although he hadn't participated in the previous battle, he had still heard about it.
And that night, he had personally examined Ian's body.
Therefore, even without seeing it with his own eyes before, the moment he saw Ian's transformation now, he knew exactly what had happened.
To actually use such a terrifying move... for sailing? What was this guy thinking!
Law's face grew even paler, and he trembled uncontrollably.
And Kuma... his originally calm face also turned pale at this moment, and he stared dumbfounded at the guy who was essentially drag-racing a ship.
Feeling the already frightening speed increase again, Law finally couldn't endure it and said with a trembling voice: "Mr. Ian, calm down!"
"Damn it!"
Caesar, beside him, also said with a pale face: "Why did Vegapunk build a ship like this?! Who would dare sail it?!"
No, someone really would!
And this guy... He actually dared to go this fast?!
However, just as they finished speaking…
Clang!
A sudden sound rang out.
Law and Caesar looked at each other.
Then Law, face pale, tremblingly said: "Did we hit something?"
"We hit something?"
Ian frowned, thought for a moment, and said: "Probably a speed bump! Don't worry about it."
"..."
A speed bump?
For God's sake, since when did the ocean have speed bumps?!
The three looked silently at Ian, not even knowing what to say anymore.
Ian didn't bother with them and continued piloting with full focus, completely unconcerned with what the ship had just hit.
Vegapunk was right, the ship was indeed sturdy!
Even after all that, it still sailed smoothly.
But if he wanted an even higher speed, he would need to pay attention, or else they might hit something again, like just now.
At this moment, he hadn't turned off his Observation Haki, using it to sense the surroundings of the ship to avoid further accidents.
Of course, if he flew in the sky, it would probably be better; there weren't many ships nowadays that could fly.
"That seven billion belly was really worth it!"
Ian couldn't help but sigh. "Let's charge home like this!"
As his words fell, the ship suddenly accelerated again. A huge force pushed them back, and the trio's faces darkened once more.
Damn it! It's even faster?!
Where exactly was this ship's top speed?
...
And while Law and the others were experiencing the overwhelming push of extreme speed, in the sea area they had just passed, a figure carrying a black longsword on his back emerged from the ocean, his face dark as he scanned the surroundings, as if searching for something.
But when he looked in one direction, seeming to see something, he froze in place and stared blankly into the distance.
"The... Sun?"
…
Dracule Mihawk felt he was quite unlucky today.
Originally, seeing that the weather was pretty good today, he planned to go out to sea to have some fun and see if there were any interesting newcomers on the ocean lately.
He hadn't expected that while he was sitting on his small boat reading the newspaper, drifting leisurely with the sea breeze and waves, enjoying the taste of freedom…
Suddenly... His boat was inexplicably struck by something unknown and sent flying, and it was even smashed into pieces.
If he hadn't sensed the danger in time and immediately jumped off the boat, he probably would've been severely injured by now.
The strongest swordsman in the world dying at sea after being hit by something unknown, if this news spread, he would be laughed to death by that bunch of people, and he might even make tomorrow's headlines!