#350 - Chapter 350: Terrifying Bark
The Devil's Triangle was shrouded in mist, as if the entire world was covered in a layer of gray shadow.
Jin was standing on the deck of the warship, staring at the outline of the island gradually emerging in front of him.
The shape of the island resembled a giant sailboat, its ferocious front door like a huge mouth with sharp fangs, waiting for its next unfortunate prey.
"The Thriller Bark…"
Jin murmured softly, his eyes sweeping across the distorted island.
This was the territory of Gekko Moriah, one of the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea, a place filled with death and eerie atmosphere.
According to legend, more than a hundred ships mysteriously disappeared in this area every year, and this terrifying island was the culprit.
As the warship slowly approached, the surrounding mist seemed to come alive, tightly缠绕 around the ship, obscuring vision.
Jin was not afraid, however, he could feel the strange power permeating the air, it was Moriah's aura.
A man who relies on taking other people's shadows to increase his own power was hiding behind this thick fog.
He stood on the deck, gently stroking the hilt of the sword at his waist.
This was not the first time Jin had faced such a power user, but the gloom and oppressiveness of this area still made him feel a little uncomfortable.
However, this discomfort further stimulated his desire to explore.
For him, this place was not just a challenge, but also a trial, an opportunity for him to get closer to his goal.
"Moriah… are you waiting for me here?"
The corners of Jin's mouth turned up slightly, revealing a smile.
At this time, the crew members also felt the great pressure brought by the island, and some even began to become nervous and uneasy.
The navigator swallowed, trying to find a safe route through the mist, but he knew in his heart that once they entered this area, their fate would no longer be in their own hands.
"Admiral Jin, this place…"
The communications soldier stepped forward, his voice low and tense, "This place seems to be full of ominous aura, do we really have to go in?"
Jin looked at the communications soldier's nervous expression, knowing that this was a normal reaction for normal people coming to this place.
He knew that as a Marine Admiral, he could not waver in the slightest.
What's more, this place was one of his goals for this trip.
"Of course we have to go in."
Jin's voice was calm and decisive, "Since we've come here, there's no turning back."
As soon as he finished speaking, a low roar suddenly came from the thick fog, as if some kind of monster deep in the island was awakening.
This sound added to the crew's fear, but Jin remained motionless, as if the sound had no effect on him.
"In this place, only the strong can survive. The weak will only become fodder for zombies."
Jin knew very well that the danger here came not only from Moriah, but also from the army of zombies driven by shadows.
Everyone who loses their shadow will become a puppet in Moriah's hands, become extremely afraid of sunlight, and eventually become the walking dead in this area.
"I want to see how capable Moriah really is."
Jin gripped the hilt of his sword, his eyes flashing with curiosity.
He was not the kind of person who would be frightened by fear, on the contrary, the more dangerous the place, the more it could stimulate the fighting spirit in his heart.
What's more, did Moriah really have the courage to attack him?
The warship slowly sailed into the island's harbor, the fog becoming denser and denser, as if even the air had become icy cold.
As the ship docked, Jin was the first to set foot on this land.
He had come here from thousands of miles away to subdue people with virtue, and he needed to speed up the process of absorbing helpers.
In his eyes, Gekko Moriah was a guy with potential.
"All personnel on alert, ready to fight at any time."
Jin ordered calmly, his voice revealing fearlessness and confidence.
Although this place posed no threat to him, the average soldier might not be so lucky.
Ahead of the island, the dark castle was faintly visible, as if waiting for their arrival.
Jin took a deep breath and slowly walked forward.
......
In the central area of the Thriller Bark, Gekko Moriah was focusing on manipulating a corpse in front of him.
A heavy atmosphere of death permeated the cold air, and the surrounding candlelight flickered, as if telling the ominous secrets in this dark corner.
Suddenly, his movements paused slightly, and his blood-red eyes seemed to perceive something through the layers of mist.
The corners of his mouth then curled into a strange smile.
"A 'friend' is coming…"
He murmured in a low voice, with a hint of戏谑 and anticipation in his voice.
For him, anyone who took the initiative to enter the Thriller Bark was a 'friend', a 'friend' who provided him with shadows, and it didn't matter who came.
Because he was one of the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea with both strength and intelligence, with all the necessary elements, and he wouldn't panic no matter who he met.
Moriah slowly straightened up, his eyes fixed on the direction where Jin and others were.
Although there were many obstacles in the way, he could still feel the approaching powerful aura.
That power made him excited, and he couldn't help but want to see what kind of strong person was coming this time.
"Come with me,"
He said loudly, his tone relaxed, as if welcoming a long-awaited盛会.
Hearing Moriah's words, Absalom and Hogback, who were standing aside, looked at each other. Although they were a little uneasy, they silently followed his footsteps.
Absalom tightened his invisibility cloak, secretly calculating the possible variables, while Hogback clenched the scalpel in his hand, a hint of狂热 flashing in his eyes.
They both knew that Moriah was serious this time.
No matter who came, he didn't intend to let go of this opportunity easily.
As the three gradually approached the edge of the sailboat, the atmosphere became more and more tense.
Each of Moriah's steps echoed heavily, sounding particularly harsh in this dead area.
He knew that this area had become his home field, and as the controller, he could mobilize the countless zombie army at any time to create an endless nightmare.
"This opponent is no ordinary person."
Moriah thought silently in his heart, Jin's figure appeared in his mind, and his Observation Haki told him that the visitor was not easy to deal with.
"However, the stronger the opponent, the more worthy I am to challenge."
The smile on the corner of his mouth deepened.
"The shadows are also more useful!"
Soon, they had reached the edge of the sailboat, and the thick fog was rolling at their feet, as if welcoming these uninvited guests.
Moriah stopped and stood quietly in place, staring into the depths of the mist in front of him.
"Absalom, go see how many of them there are," Moriah said coldly.
Absalom nodded, then disappeared into the thick fog, quietly approaching Jin and the others.
Although he was wary of the upcoming opponent, he also knew Moriah's methods and would never let himself be at a disadvantage.
At the same time, Hogback followed closely beside Moriah, playing with the scalpel in his hand that gleamed with cold light.
For him, everyone who broke into this territory was a potential experimental material, and he couldn't wait to turn these people into part of his new work.
"Lord Moriah, what kind of people do you think they will be?" Hogback couldn't help but ask, his voice with a hint of anticipation.
Moriah did not answer immediately, he just narrowed his eyes slightly, as if thinking about something. After a moment, he slowly opened his mouth, his tone revealing a hint of indifference.
"No matter who they are, there is only one end when they come here…" he said, his voice low and powerful, "That is, become my subordinates."
This sentence made Hogback and Absalom feel a chill, but they knew very well that Moriah was not joking.
In this gloomy area, no one can escape Moriah's control, especially those ignorant intruders.
And Moriah will also welcome the arrival of these "friends" in his usual way.
