I'm assuming if the pirates are hostile, they'll attack one of the party members as Guts watches, or Guts himself is attacked, leading to him letting his guard down and the Beast of Darkness can assume control.
Bad times are coming.
This is the most terrifying series I've ever read. The way that I'm somehow surprised by the constant, never-ending insanity of the characters and world is truly incredible. I can never forget the horrific images these pages contain, and I feel as if my soul is to be damned for eternity for the...