In this world dominated by the sea, whoever can control the special sea currents will have the advantage. The closed triangular sea currents between Enies Lobby, Marine Headquarters, and the Underwater Prison Impel Down allow them to establish a rapid interconnecting passageway.
The location of these places were also chosen with the sea currents in mind. Similarly, Umit became the shipping magnate due to having possession of a few secret sea currents, but even the safest sea currents are not safe beneath the sea’s surface.
While sailing on the sea surface carries the risk of encountering other ships, the situation is different underwater. Submarine technology is not advanced, and there are not many weapons designed for underwater combat.
The situation of Fish-Men is not bad at the moment. Once they have recruited a group of suitable Fish-Men, the Beasts Pirates’ unique underwater transport team can be established.
With proper waterproof measures, some secretive matters can be arranged underwater. Although there weren’t any special sea currents within their territory, Arceus had begun to change the environment.
The Splash Plate kept emitting an invisible energy. This energy, along with the flow of sea currents, spread to nearby sea areas and gradually sunk into the mud at the bottom of the sea.
It looked like nothing had changed, but Magikarp living in the affected sea currents seemed to have sensed something as even their movements became more vigorous.
Each world’s oceans are unique. In the One Piece world, the sea contains a plethora of special minerals that restrains Devil Fruit users. While, in the oceans of other worlds, Devil Fruit users can swim freely without the influence of these particles.
Similarly, some things exist only in the Pokémon world, such as the extensive areas found in some regions like Galar.
In those areas, Pokémon can grow huge, a phenomenon that can occur in any Pokémon. Pokémon after Dynamaxing possess tremendous strength.
Some among them can even experience the phenomenon of Gigantamax. Gigantamax not only results in increase in size but also introduces unique appearance and exclusive, immensely powerful moves.
However, in the Galar Region, Dynamax can only occur in specific situations. Currently, Arceus was aiming to enhance the combat capabilities of the underwater transport team.
Pokémon like Gyarados are not suitable for transportation due to their temperament and size. A mild temperament, large carrying capacity, and the ability to move on both land and water are ideal characteristics.
So a group of Pokémon originally known as “Ness,” now named Lapras, appeared in this sea area.
Lapras is known as a Ride Pokémon, with an overall blue appearance and a gray shell. However, unlike a turtle, it cannot retract into its shell.
In addition to its inherently kind nature, Lapras also belongs to the category of Pokémon with relatively high intelligence. It is highly resistant to the cold and can fearlessly navigate icy seas. Even in frigid waters, Lapras can move freely and it also has the ability to understand human intentions in greater detail.
Gigantamax Lapras can even carry over 5000 people on its back shell, serving both as a means of transportation and a strategic asset.
Mandrell and Rusalka remained on the island where he was stationed. He missed the wedding on Onigashima, but there was nothing he could do about it. Too many of the officers cannot be absent as Beast Pirates’ territory also needs to be guarded.
“Laprasss!”
A somewhat melancholic sound echoed from the seaside, before Lapras swimmed into the island through the lane Mandrell had built. Although Lapras can crawl on land like a turtle, most of the time, they prefer to live in the ocean.
Ocean > Ice Surface > Land, this is the route Lapras chooses for its movements.
“Mandrell, did you hear that sound?”
“I heard it. It should be something arranged by the higher-ups. This time, they are testing some new things.”
Saying that, Mandrell turned towards the direction of the voice.
“Brother Mandrell, I’m here.”
Apart from several Lapras, there was also Jack. It was the first time these Lapras had set out, and they didn’t know the way. To prevent them from getting lost, Jack, as a Fish-Man, took on the role of a navigator.
However, this was just a one-time thing. As long as they’ve been here once, Lapras would remember the island, and they wouldn’t need a guide the second time.
“These are…”
“Yeah, creatures newly created by Lord Arceus. They’ve come here as part of a transport experiment.”
Saying this, he patted the specially sealed box on Lapras’ back. Upon opening it, there was a dry white paper inside with no signs of being wet. Additionally, some special supplies needed for the island were also delivered through Lapras.
This included some fragile items. Overall, the transportation quality seems to be without significant issues. As for safety concerns, tests have been conducted along the way.
In the deep sea, there was no need to worry about pirates. The only possible threats to Lapras were Sea Beasts or Sea Kings. The transportation process this time went very smoothly.
Regular sea beasts were no match for Lapras, and they didn’t encounter any Sea Kings during this journey. In fact, as long as they stay out of the Calm Belt, the chances of encountering Sea Kings are minimal.
Rusalka caressed Lapras’ neck, feeling a cool sensation in her hands. Riding Lapras in the summer would probably be very comfortable.
Afterward, the two Lapras once again returned to the water. This time, they were testing the time it takes to return to Onigashima at full speed. Previously, due to Jack’s presence, Lapras couldn’t move at full speed.
Because Jack’s weight was too heavy. As he entered adolescence, he grew rapidly. Unless Lapras Dynamaxed, it would be awkward for him to sit on it. Therefore, he had traveled alongside them all the way.
Lapras is also a Water-type Pokémon with a relatively high speed. This time, it was a new speed measurement test.
Watching Lapras re-enter the water, Jack sent a message back to Onigashima.
However, investigations into Pokémon situations were not limited to Onigashima alone. At this moment, Vegapunk in the research institute also paused his research due to certain circumstances.
“Interesting, is the intelligence level of these creatures so high?”
Initially, those people had captured two Gyarados and sent them here. After a period of research, Vegapunk successfully developed a machine that could control sea beasts.
Controlling ordinary sea beasts posed no problem, and the initial tests on Gyarados went smoothly. He thought he had developed a perfect control device, but an unexpected incident occurred in the recent experiment.
During the previous tests, the Gyarados would emit some roars in the ocean. At first, he didn’t pay much attention, but during the last test, more Gyarados appeared nearby and successfully took away the two test subjects.
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