Out of the chaotic sea, the beast erupted from the depths, bursting through the waves in a tower of foam and thunder.
The Sunny shook violently, tilting hard to port and sending Nami and Usopp tumbling across the deck.
Nami: what is that thing?! Go away!
Brook and Usopp clung to each other, sobbing.
Brook/Usopp: someone help!
The ship rose sharply with the current, creaking under the strain.
Robin (peering over the side): we need to get out of here now—sail away!
But it was already too late. The creature loomed above them, a gigantic red shark with glowing eyes. The Sunny floated helplessly inside its massive open jaws, the walls of razor-sharp teeth rising on both sides like an iron cage.
Nami: is this... how it ends for us?
Ryo: of course not! None of us are allowed to die yet! Jimbei—get us out of here!
Jimbei gripped the wheel tight, eyes fierce.
Jimbei: you can leave it to me!
He spun the helm with all his strength. The Sunny lurched forward through the gap just as the colossal jaws slammed shut behind them.
The sea exploded upward. The Sunny went airborne, soaring high before gravity took hold again.
As they fell, everyone caught a full view of the monster.
The Mecha-Shark was a nightmare of metal and flesh — a massive, mechanical shark with jaws wide enough to devour ships whole. Its round eyes glowed, fins attached with thick hinges marked "03," and a star-shaped emblem shimmered on its tail.
Zoro: what the hell is that thing?!
Ryo: it looks like a shark... but it's way too big. And that's not skin—that's metal.
The shark dove back beneath the surface, the impact creating a geyser that rocked the ship midair.
Jimbei: everyone hold on! We're about to hit the water!
But before they could brace—
They saw Luffy, Chopper, and the little pink-haired girl plummet straight into the sea.
Jimbei: this isn't good—they fell right into the ocean! I need to go, now!
He turned to Franky.
Jimbei: Franky! Take the helm! I'm going after them! Bring the ship around to us!
He dove overboard with a thunderous splash.
Franky threw a thumbs-up.
Franky: no problem! I've got your back, bro!
The Sunny slammed into the water. The impact rattled every bone aboard.
Ryo staggered to the railing, ready to dive in after Jimbei—but Robin caught his arm.
Robin: don't go in! As good as you are underwater, you're not a fishman. The current will swallow you whole.
Ryo growled in frustration but knew she was right.
Ryo: tch... fine! You're right.
Robin (soft smile): just let Jimbei handle it.
Ryo exhaled, then smirked.
Ryo: yeah... he's got this. Alright, Franky—get to work!
Franky: yes sir! Alright Sunny—let's see what you can do! Ship's bottom rabbit screw!
