The green light of the Omnitrix came to life!
Ripjaws appeared in full view, his phosphorescent lure glowing softly in the dim light filtering through the water. Since they were still in the middle of the lake, transforming into aliens like Diamondhead, Heatblast, or Four Arms wouldn't be suitable for underwater combat.
Only Ripjaws could launch a surprise attack from beneath the surface of the lake!
"It's Ripjaws! The alien hero who defeated the sea monster!" Ben mimicked the stance of the Fish-Man karate techniques he had observed earlier, throwing practice punches while shouting with excitement.
"The sea monster is actually quite pitiful. His belongings were stolen and now he has to be bullied by these humans," Gwen said with obvious sympathy, her expression softening as she thought about the creature's plight.
"Don't worry, whether it's humans, aliens or strange creatures, I'll only help the side of justice!" Ripjaws gave them a reassuring look and flexed his muscular arms with determination.
What the human body could not do, an alien body could!
"Asher, it's up to you!" Max patted Ripjaws on the shoulder, confident in his grandson's abilities.
Splash!
Ripjaws performed an instant diving maneuver, breaking through the calm surface of the lake and sinking beneath the water. This time, he didn't choose to swim in the deep water, instead keeping his body about a meter below the surface. This depth was just shallow enough for sunlight to penetrate, allowing him to see both his surroundings and the underwater environment in the distance with perfect clarity.
Whoosh!
Ripjaws spotted the yacht in the distance, stretched out his streamlined body, and rapidly swung his powerful fish tail. He shot in that direction at speeds countless times faster than any human swimming champion could achieve!
Like an underwater torpedo, he sliced through the water with devastating efficiency!
In mere moments, Ripjaws had reached the underside of the yacht!
"Huh?!"
A guard patrolling the deck caught a glimpse of the shadowy figure that suddenly flashed under the water. He was momentarily stunned, rubbing his eyes in disbelief, thinking he must be seeing things.
When he looked back at the lake, there was no sign of Ripjaws, only gentle ripples on the surface.
"Now I'm under the yacht," Ripjaws thought, swimming slowly to examine the thick hull beneath him. The bottom of the ship was illuminated by his phosphorescent lure, revealing a construction made entirely of reinforced steel. It would be difficult to penetrate with brute force alone.
"Let me try Fish-Man Karate first!"
Ripjaws slowly clenched his right fist, blue veins visible on his muscular arm as his enhanced physiology gathered tremendous power. His fist created a vortex in the water with kilowatt-level force before slamming into the underside of the hull with devastating force!
BOOM!
Massive ripples spread outward from the point of impact, and cobweb cracks appeared where his fist had connected with the steel plating!
But it wasn't enough to break through completely!
Ripjaws felt his knuckles tingling from the tremendous force of the blow.
On the lower deck of the yacht, a group of Melville's subordinates, who had been resting, drinking, and chatting, were startled by the sudden muffled sound. They jumped from their positions like startled animals!
"Don't panic! It must be the sea monster trying to attack from below!" The senior crew member was the first to calm down, showing a calm expression before sitting back down and continuing to drink.
"Haha! That sea monster is way too cocky! Our ship is made of military-grade alloys. It's no exaggeration to say that no conventional weapon can penetrate this ship," another crew member boasted confidently.
Even a sea monster shouldn't be a threat to their reinforced hull!
This ship was supposed to be indestructible!
Underwater, Ripjaws shook his numb fists and drew a deep breath through his gills. He opened his massive jaws, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth that glistened like deadly weapons!
CLANG!
All his teeth slammed into the steel material at the bottom of the fuselage, both upper and lower jaws clamping down with tremendous force!
CRACK! CRACK!
The supposedly sturdy material looked like tofu under the assault of his terrifying teeth, instantly shredding under his steel-cutting bite! Ripjaws turned his head sharply and ripped off a large piece of twisted metal plate, spitting it aside with a dismissive grunt!
CLANG! CLANG!
He continued his methodical attack, using both his razor-sharp teeth and powerful claws in a devastating combination! The hole in the hull grew larger and larger, coming closer and closer to breaching the lower deck!
Soon, the crew members inside could feel noticeable movement beneath the floor. They curiously gathered near the area with the most vibrations, pacing back and forth with puzzled expressions on their faces.
Could this sea monster have gone completely insane and launched a suicide attack?
CRASH!
The next moment, a section of the floor was suddenly ripped open by a tremendous force from below, revealing a gaping hole! A stream of seawater splashed onto the nearby deck, followed by a sleek silver figure leaping out of the breach and landing gracefully on the wet floor with a heavy thud!
The surprised crew members were all drenched by the cascading water, transformed into soaking wet, terrified individuals!
"What?! Something just broke in!"
"What kind of monster is that?"
"I don't know!"
The stunned, frightened eyes of Melville's subordinates all focused on the imposing figure standing beside the rushing water. After seeing his true appearance, they all wore expressions of pure terror!
Standing before them was a powerful humanoid fish creature, about the same height as a human, but with a distinctly aquatic head and muscular tail! Its phosphorescent lure cast eerie shadows across its predatory features.
Ripjaw's razor-sharp teeth reflected the cabin's artificial lighting, and fragments of shredded metal from his entrance still clung to his powerful jaws.
"Ptuh!"
Ripjaws spat the metallic debris from his mouth onto the floor beside him, then flashed a terrifying grin that stretched from ear to ear as he surveyed the frightened crew members surrounding him.
"Good morning, gentlemen," he said with predatory satisfaction, his voice carrying the deep, intimidating tone that had become his trademark. "I hope you are ready for what comes next."
The crew members stared in horrified silence, realizing they were facing a creature far more dangerous than the sea monster they'd just dismissed.
Ripjaws cracked his knuckles, preparing to show these criminals exactly why Melville's steel-plated yacht was not as impregnable as they had believed.
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