CHAPTER 227: THE GOD OF THE OCEAN

In an instant, an endless surge of blue aura erupted into the sky, freezing the sea beasts in place.

An instinctive urge to prostrate themselves overwhelmed them, a sign of reverence for Kyogre.

At this moment, they felt as though they had witnessed a deity!

The god of the ocean itself!

The once-gloomy sky was now tinged with a deep blue hue, saturated with an overwhelming density of Aura.

For an entity of Kyogre’s caliber, even a casual strike could bring about catastrophic destruction.

Its recovery rate for aura consumption was astonishingly fast.

Most of the time, the rate of consumption couldn’t even keep up with its regeneration.

Moreover, Kyogre revealed another ability to Akira.

When it was in the ocean, its Aura became inexhaustible—truly limitless!

In other words, unless an opponent was overwhelmingly stronger than Kyogre, capable of depleting its energy faster than it could regenerate, Kyogre was virtually invincible in the sea!

Akira estimated that even in the Dark Continent, there were likely no beings that could rival Kyogre, let alone surpass it.

In an instant, the patterns on Kyogre’s body glowed even brighter, and the torrential rain above intensified.

The nearby seawater inexplicably shimmered with light, as if awakened, surging and dancing in jubilation.

Countless creatures seemed to be welcoming their deity.

This was the might of Kyogre, the creator of the seas!

The name Kyogre itself symbolized the ocean.

...

"Are we... not going to die?!"

Sammy, swallowed hard, his face filled with awe as he witnessed this "divine beast."

"Seems like it?" Lilith murmured, her mind struggling to suppresed her shock.

Had they really been saved?

In the eyes of everyone present, the majestic Kyogre loomed above the ship, exuding an aura of dominance as it gazed down upon the sea monsters.

Those creatures, which had previously ignored them, now cowered and prostrated themselves in various postures.

But one emotion was shared among them all—

Fear!

They were terrified of the being hovering above the ship!

And the source of that being’s appearance was...

In that moment, everyone turned their eyes back to Akira, their expressions shifting from hopeful anticipation to sheer astonishment.

"Is that... also your Nen beast?!" Beyond was the first to speak, his face twitching slightly, his expression a mix of shock and disbelief.

The usually fierce look on his face now carried an unintentionally comical edge.

Though Akira hadn’t spoken loudly earlier, his words had clearly reached everyone’s ears.

After he finished speaking, this unknown creature had appeared above them, intimidating the sea monsters.

Clearly, this was also Akira’s Nen beast!

Who could have imagined...

A Nen beast of this magnitude?

Ging glanced at Kyogre overhead before shifting his gaze to Akira, whose expression had remained unwaveringly calm.

Before this, he had assumed Akira would summon the same two Nen beasts he had used against the Ant King.

Not only had he summoned a new one, but its power was on an entirely different level!

The gap in strength was so vast that Ging couldn’t even gauge how powerful this orca like Nen beast truly was.

All he knew was that it surpassed every other Nen beast Akira had ever shown him—

And was the strongest existence he had ever witnessed!

Compared to its overwhelming presence, the sea monsters—once the apex predators of these uncharted waters—seemed like mere ants.

Even if they all banded together, they wouldn’t amount to a fraction of this Nen beast’s aura!

At the same time, he also discovered that this Nen beast had some connection with water—or rather, the ocean?

The moment it appeared, the clear sky instantly darkened with thick clouds, followed by relentless heavy rain.

Simultaneously, the seawater began to stir, becoming unusually active, as if resonating with this Nen beast.

Its aura also gave off a sensation as vast and profound as the ocean itself.

All these signs pointed to the fact that this Nen beast was somehow linked to the sea.

Gazing up at the Nen beast, Ging suddenly had an epiphany, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

He knew exactly how to describe this Nen beast!

It was the God of the ocean!

Though it sounded bizarre, Ging genuinely felt an indescribable sensation.

What Ging didn’t know was that this was the divine nature of Kyogre as the god of the sea.

"You were right, old man," Ging mused inwardly.

"Akira has hidden far too much."

"Far more than what’s visible on the surface!"

Ging sighed in his heart, involuntarily recalling Netero’s words from back then.

No matter how highly he had estimated Akira, he had still underestimated him in the end.

The title of ’Strongest in the World’ was truly well-deserved.

And this so-called "world" likely referred to the entire world in the truest sense!

Noticing the varied looks directed at him—shock, disbelief, excitement, awe, and more—Akira chuckled lightly.

"Yes, this is also my Nen beast," he confirmed.

With Akira’s definitive acknowledgment, those who had been uncertain finally let go of their lingering doubts.

Beyond finally realized one thing.

He had still vastly underestimated the powerhouse he had aligned himself with!

...

Unlike the jubilant crowd aboard the ship, the countless sea monsters in the surroundings were in the opposite mood.

Kyogre’s presence grew increasingly overwhelming, the light around it flickering more intensely, as if it could attack at any moment.

Their lives were now counting down.

Under Kyogre’s oppressive aura, they couldn’t even flee—reduced to nothing more than helpless prey on a chopping block.

The roles of hunter and prey had reversed once again.

The sea monsters, who had once prided themselves as predators, didn’t even qualify as prey in Kyogre’s eyes.

To Kyogre, the only being worthy of being called its rival was Groudon, the deity who governed the land.

In the next instant, countless blue-white energy spheres materialized around Kyogre.

From these spheres, countless brilliant cyan-white beams of light erupted.

Each beam carried an immense amount of aura, leaving no doubt about their devastating power.

The Water-type move—Origin Pulse!

Countless massive beams shot out in all directions, while the ship was enveloped in a translucent blue film.

"BOOM!! BOOM!! BOOM..."

A symphony of explosions erupted.

Amid the endless white light, the enormous sea monsters were nothing but living targets.

Their flesh was as fragile as paper, turning to ash the moment Origin Pulse made contact.

Their consciousness was obliterated along with their bodies.

Thus, explosions erupted across the entire sea, with the ashes of disintegrated flesh swirling amidst the residual energy.

"This... is absolutely terrifying!"

"What kind of overwhelming power is this?!"

Through the nearly transparent film, the crew witnessed the apocalyptic scene outside.

The sky was shrouded by thick, impenetrable clouds, barely allowing any light to pass through.

The entire sea was shrouded in a murky darkness, even gloomier than the depths of night.

Apart from the dim light, an endless torrent of rain poured down as if it would never stop.

Beyond the ship, the sky was filled with ash and the smoke of explosions.

Perhaps due to the protective film, they remained completely unaffected by the shockwaves, and the ship sailed smoothly.

Even the sounds of explosions were heavily muffled before reaching them.

The massive sea beasts that had once stood like mountains were now erased from the "canvas" of the world as if by an eraser.

Vanished without a trace!

All of this was the result of just one attack from Akira’s Nen beast!

"Leader... are you a god?"

Usamen hesitated slightly before finally voicing his question to Akira.

"These feats are too.... insane. To be honest, none of us believe such things are possible for a human."

"There’s only one explanation!"

"As a fisherman, I’ve never heard tales of a sea god before, but today, for the first time..."

"I think I’ve witnessed the true god of the ocean!"

At first, Usamen spoke cautiously, but as he continued, his confidence grew and he became more certain of his conviction.

A sea god, huh...

While everyone’s attention was fixed on Akira, Pariston was studying Kyogre, his expression one of astonishment.

Perhaps this Nen beast truly was the god of the sea?

A thought suddenly flashed through Pariston’s mind—he had never truly understood the nature of Akira’s Nen beasts.

He had simply assumed Akira possessed many Nen beasts, each with unique abilities.

But it seemed far more complicated than that!

As Usamen had said, someone capable of wielding a Nen beast of this magnitude couldn’t possibly be ordinary!

Hearing this, the others were initially startled, instinctively feeling Usamen’s words were exaggerated.

But upon reflection, it did seem plausible.

The clear sky had instantly darkened, unleashing an unprecedented deluge.

The surrounding waters resonated, growing turbulent.

Its presence was indistinguishable from the ocean itself.

Coupled with its overwhelming aura...

It truly gave the impression of a divine being of the sea.

They could hardly believe that all of this was the work of a single Nen beast—one that was undoubtedly linked to Akira.

Facing the varied gazes of the crew, Akira paused thoughtfully before shaking his head and speaking calmly:

"I am no god."

"But it is."

With that, he pointed upward at the hovering Kyogre.

Beyond and the others had barely processed Akira’s first statement when he added the second.

As one, their eyes turned toward Kyogre above them.

There was no denying it—the creature radiated the presence of a deity.

...

After the sea beast incident, they continued their voyage, drawing ever closer to the Dark Continent.

Yet what should have been an increasingly perilous journey turned out to be surprisingly smooth.

Kyogre’s lingering aura on the ship deterred any sea beasts from approaching.

Once again, the crew experienced the same ease and tranquility as when they had first set sail from the harbor.

This encounter with the sea beasts had given them a true glimpse of Akira’s power.

And with it, their confidence in the expedition ahead grew stronger.

Since there were no attacks from any creatures, the ship sailed without hindrance, moving even faster than before.

After some time, they finally caught sight of the Dark Continent!

*****

It was early morning at this moment.

Streaks of dawn light shimmered across the rippling sea, with the sun having just risen above the horizon.

Even the sunlight was gentler now.

Coupled with the sea breeze blowing toward them, it created a soothing sensation.

Occasionally, small waves rose and fell on the sea’s surface, splashing against the ship and scattering into countless tiny droplets before falling back into the water.

Yet despite this scene, few on board took the time to admire it.

Instead, their attention was fixed on something else.

Nearly everyone stood near the bow, gazing intently toward the distant horizon.

As if doing so would allow them to see more clearly.

"No mistake about it!"

"Everyone, after a long and challenging voyage, we’ve finally reached our destination!"

"That land filled with the unknown and the mysterious!"

"The Dark Continent!!"

Beyond gripped the ship’s railing, his face flushed with excitement.

His hands unconsciously tightened around the railing, unable to fully contain the exhilaration in his heart.

After years of preparation, he had dreamed day and night of returning to this continent.

And today, he had finally succeeded!

Unlike Beyond’s feelings of homecoming, the others had never set foot on the Dark Continent before, so their emotions were colored by novelty.

They were curious, excited, and apprehensive.

This was the Dark Continent!

As the ship drew closer, the outline of the Dark Continent’s shoreline became increasingly distinct in their vision.

Stretching along the vast coastline were endless stretches of golden yellow sand—clearly a massive beach.

The terrain appeared relatively low.

The sandy coastline extended very far, at least as far as they could see.

Beyond the beach lay strange, grotesque forests that emitted an eerie purple glow.

Even from such a great distance, they could still see the pervasive violet light.

It instinctively unsettled their hearts.

Whether it was their imagination or not, deep within the distant land, they seemed to glimpse several moving figures.

To be visible from this far away, those must be colossal beings.

Even sea creatures hundreds of meters tall couldn’t achieve such an effect.

In an instant, the fiery enthusiasm in their hearts was doused by a bucket of cold water, casting a shadow over them.

The smiles that had graced their faces moments ago now faded into expressionless—even somber—masks.

"I don’t think I need to say much more."

"After our long voyage, we have indeed arrived at the Dark Continent."

"But you must remember one thing."

"Now is when our true journey begins!"

"What lies ahead will bring even more dangers—stranger and deadlier ones!"

"Remaining vigilant at all times and avoiding reckless actions is how you take responsibility—for yourselves and for your comrades!"

Beyond’s smile faded as he spoke solemnly, his gaze fixed on the Dark Continent with unwavering determination.

The real challenge was about to begin!

While everyone else wore grave expressions, Akira leisurely observed the approaching Dark Continent.

His mind, however, was preoccupied with another matter.

If Mobius Lake had given birth to Kyogre, the god of the sea...

Could the Dark Continent give rise to Groudon, the God of the Earth?

Perhaps there was even a chance to gather both legendary deities of Hoenn.

As for Rayquaza, the Sky God, it was uncertain whether such an opportunity existed.

Would one have to fly all the way to the atmosphere to find it?

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