SWNOVELXO Chapter 93: Chapter 93
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As everyone focused more carefully, they finally discovered a critical clue.
The colossal mass before them was not just a chunk of frozen sea ice—it was only covered by a thin layer of frost on its surface.
Beneath that frosty shell... was fur. Thick, bristling fur.
"A Sea King!"
"A Sea King!"
"It's a Sea King!"
The realization burst out from the crowd like wildfire.
Instantly, the admirals were thrown into disarray.
Panic-stricken voices shouted from the deck as sailors scrambled to increase distance, turning rudders and adjusting sails in haste.
Boom!
Just then, the titanic creature stirred.
Its massive body shifted slightly beneath the sea, sending violent ripples rolling across the ocean's surface.
Crash!
A moment later, a gigantic head broke through the frost-covered waves, rising up before the warship.
It turned its head slowly—cold eyes locking onto Bai Yu and the crew aboard the vessel.
With that one glance, everyone instantly recognized its identity.
It was a Sea King—a massive sea lion-like species native to the Calm Belt!
The shrinking motion they had seen earlier came from the rhythmic breathing of this sea beast's massive lungs.
"Brigadier General Bai Yu!"
Maya and the others immediately stepped forward, tense and battle-ready. The three raised their weapons, clearly prepared to strike.
"Wait."
Bai Yu lifted a hand, halting them.
Startled, all three turned toward Bai Yu with suspicion and confusion in their eyes.
"We're still a long way from the Red Line," Bai Yu said calmly. "If it helps tow us, we'll save a lot of time and trouble."
His words left them dumbfounded.
It was a Sea King—a creature infamous for its wild temperament and destructive strength—and Bai Yu wanted it to tow the warship?
Was that even possible?
Before they could question him further, Bai Yu lightly stepped onto the railing of the warship, his gaze fixed directly on the enormous Sea King before him.
Ooooh—ooooh!
Feeling itself being openly challenged, the sea lion-like Sea King let out a low, guttural howl.
With a violent slap of its tail, it smashed the water's surface, sending a towering spray of seawater toward the ship.
"It's clearly hostile!"
"Brigadier General Bai Yu, don't let it strike!"
Koby shouted frantically.
At that moment, it seemed clear—there was no way to tame such a beast.
But Bai Yu's expression remained composed.
Haoshoku Haki.
Buzz!
In the next instant, Bai Yu released his will—an overwhelming wave of Haoshoku Haki erupted from his body, aimed squarely at the Sea King.
The invisible pressure slammed into the creature's mind like a tsunami.
The sea lion-like Sea King trembled mid-movement. Its aggressive posture froze. A primal sense of fear pulsed behind its eyes, as if it were being forcefully suppressed.
Its massive tail—mid-swing—suddenly halted.
"Good."
Bai Yu nodded with satisfaction.
"Little sea lion, we're heading through a perilous zone. I'll be counting on you to pull our ship."
He spoke gently—but there was a firmness beneath his tone.
"…"
Maya and the others were speechless.
He was… communicating with a Sea King?
Ooooh...
To their astonishment, the Sea King responded.
It shook its huge head, visibly agitated, but hesitant. Though suppressed by Bai Yu's Haki, this creature was still a ruler of the sea in its own right.
It wasn't about to be easily bullied into servitude.
Crash!
Suddenly, the ocean ahead of them churned violently.
An enormous figure surged up from the depths—a long, eel-like Sea King, just as massive as the sea lion.
It shot through the water and opened its jagged maw, aiming to bite down on the distracted sea lion-like Sea King.
It was a sneak attack—lightning-fast and ruthless.
The sea lion flinched but was too slow to react.
The eel's razor-sharp fangs drew closer and closer—
Whoosh—Boom!
A deafening blast of air and sound followed. A glowing, crescent-shaped slash ripped through the sea air from the warship's direction.
The half-moon-shaped blade of energy soared past the sea lion and sliced through the eel's neck with surgical precision.
Slash!
In a single moment, the head of the eel Sea King was severed.
Its bewildered expression remained frozen for a heartbeat longer—then, its massive body collapsed, falling with a heavy splash into the sea.
The water churned with crimson foam as the corpse drifted downward.
Seeing this, the sea lion Sea King exhaled sharply—relieved.
Then, slowly, it turned.
Standing at the edge of the warship was Bai Yu, now with the Peerless Great Blade unsheathed and held at his side.
He remained still in his follow-through stance—ominous and calm.
It had been Bai Yu's blade.
The sea lion Sea King stared at him, stunned. It could hardly believe that such a devastating attack had come from this small human.
It was paralyzed—both in awe and fear.
"I'll ask you one more time," Bai Yu said slowly, raising the massive blade again. "Will you go... or not?"
Ooooh!
The Sea King immediately howled and nodded furiously.
To the utter disbelief of Maya and the others, the creature swam obediently to the front of the warship—bowing its head as if waiting to be yoked.
"You all still standing there? Tie it up."
Bai Yu's voice snapped everyone out of their daze.
"Y-Yes sir!"
The naval crew sprang into motion.
Before long, they secured a thick hemp rope—one end tied tightly to the ship's bow.
The other end was tossed toward the Sea King.
They didn't even need to instruct it—without hesitation, the massive sea lion chomped down on the rope and hoisted it onto its own back.
It had completely submitted.
The Sea King had been tamed.
"Brigadier General Bai Yu, you're my idol!"
"Incredible! That was insane!"
"I can't even describe it—just pure domination!"
Koby and Helmeppo shouted in admiration.
Other fleets feared the Calm Belt precisely to avoid creatures like this. And here they were—not only crossing it, but enlisting a Sea King as their tow-beast!
It was unthinkable.
"Alright, resume course."
"We can shut down the propulsion system for now," Bai Yu ordered. "Let's move, little sea lion."
Ooooh!
With a proud roar, the Sea King heaved its body into motion, dragging the warship forward, correcting its drift, and setting course once again for the Red Line.
Back on deck, Bai Yu and the crew resumed their training.
Time passed quickly.
By midday, Bai Yu's sword swings were nearing the 2,000 mark—the target for his next reward.
Just then—
Ooooh!
The Sea King at the helm suddenly let out a sharp cry.
Bai Yu's brow furrowed.
He paused mid-swing and strode swiftly toward the bow.
A group of sailors was already gathered, eyes fixed on something in the distance ahead.
Bai Yu stepped beside them, raising his gaze to see—
What now stood in their way.
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