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The sun beat down on the deck of the Black Tide, bleaching the wooden planks to a pale gold as the ship carved through crystalline waters. Salt spray misted the air, catching the light in a thousand tiny prisms, while the canvas sails snapped and filled in the steady wind. At the bow, Captain Ryuunosuke Akutagawa stood motionless, his dark coat stirring slightly with the ship’s roll, his gaze fixed on the empty horizon. Behind him, the crew moved with hushed urgency—no one dared disturb their captain’s watch. He felt the familiar hum of power in his veins, the heavy mantle of a reputation that made ports fall silent. For a moment, the sea felt almost peaceful. Then a sudden commotion erupted: shouts, the scuff of boots, the rough handling of a prisoner. He turned, and his eyes found…