Near the sea of Drum Kingdom.
Colonel Smoker's navy warship arrived here.
The Navy Admiral seemed very concerned about escorting Clown Buggy, frequently calling to inquire about their progress, even arranging for Admiral Aokiji to assist them, showing great attention to this escort mission.
"Clown Buggy seems quite important."
Tashigi frowned, worriedly looking at Smoker on the sickbed hanging up the Radio Snail: "Colonel Smoker, don't we need to send Clown Buggy to Impel Down first?"
"That Straw Hat is even more dangerous..."
Smoker lay in bed, stubbornly holding a cigar in his mouth, blowing out a puff of smoke: "That guy has the same will as Gol D. Roger..."
"However..."
As Smoker said this, he frowned tightly: "Perhaps sending Buggy back first is possible, we could return from Marineford and intercept them along the Straw Hat Pirates' route..."
Just when Smoker was considering giving up, a Navy Squad Leader hurriedly came to report: "Colonel Smoker, we've spotted Drum Island, the Straw Hat Pirates are also on this route, their ship is docked at the port of Drum Island!"
"!!!"
Upon hearing this, Smoker's eyes immediately lit up with energy, trying to get up to check, ignoring his weak body!
Forget about sending Clown Buggy back!
With the Straw Hat Pirates right in front of him, he had to arrest them today, even if it meant fighting in injury, just to end this troublesome matter here!
However...
The warship was a bit late.
The Straw Hat Pirates were already planning to leave.
The weather on the Grand Line is extremely harsh; a step slow means often slow; if lucky, they might soon catch up.
As the Straw Hat Pirates entered the Grand Line, they passed Twin Cape, Whiskey Peak, and Ancient Island Mini Garden, causing quite a bit of trouble. In helping Alabasta Princess Vivi to protect her country, they directly provoked one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, 'Sand Crocodile' Crocodile!
Of course...
Even without provocation...
Crocodile wouldn't regard the Straw Hat Pirates as a threat, sending Baroque Works to eliminate the newly arrived small pirate crew.
Unexpectedly, although few in number, they proved to be a tough group.
The captain of the Straw Hat Pirates was quite stubborn.
This novice crew directly encountered the Seven Warlords of the Sea and even planned to head straight to Crocodile's lair in Alabasta to deal with him...
But their Navigator Nami contracted an illness at Ancient Island Mini Garden, hastily heading to Drum Kingdom for treatment, and incidentally finding a ship doctor here.
On Drum Island.
This snowy island was scattered with falling snowflakes.
Amid the enthusiastic welcome on the deck of the Straw Hat Pirates, a small upright walking reindeer, Chopper, trod through the snow, wiped his nose and tears, and bid farewell to the elderly Doctor Kureha who had taken care of him on Drum Island, boarding the pirate ship to become the ship's doctor of this small pirate crew.
Unfortunately…
This small reindeer had not yet experienced the delight and freedom of being a pirate, but first tasted the danger of being pursued by the Navy as a cannonball landed directly beside the pirate ship!
"The Navy is here!"
Usopp quickly shouted to alert everyone on board!
"Aaahhhhhh!"
The small reindeer was frightened and ran around wildly on the ship!
"Why is the Navy coming just as I become a pirate!"
Having just boarded as a pirate, now he faced naval pursuit!
"Chopper, calm down!"
Zoro hurriedly grabbed his nape, ignoring the struggle from the reindeer's hooves, and rubbed his head: "Don't worry, we'll leave here first."
"That person seems..."
Luffy stared at the trembling Navy Colonel Smoker emerging from the cabin, scratching his head, pondering the colonel's name.
Luffy's face immediately dropped, shouting loudly to the recently recovered Nami: "Hey, Nami, get the ship moving, it's that Smoke guy from Log Town, can't hit him at all!"
Facing the Natural Type ability, Luffy was truly powerless, at least at this moment, he hadn't figured out how to counter Smoker's smoke ability!
"I know! I know! Shut up!"
Nami angrily silenced the noisy Luffy, biting her teeth, reminded: "Don't worry, the weather on the Grand Line is harsh, you can only navigate by the Log Pose, this Navy has just arrived at Drum Island, needing to collect magnetic energy for their Log Pose, they have to recharge the Log Pose on Drum Island..."
Nami's mind was very clear.
Even amidst panic, she could calmly manage to call everyone to set sail, confident in evading the Navy!
"Straw Hat, don't think you can escape!"
Smoker attempted to fly directly towards the Straw Hat Pirates, only to transform into smoke and nearly collapse on the deck due to fatigue!
"That Navy Colonel seems to be sick too!"
Usopp saw Smoker unable to move, relief briefly on his face: "We should be okay now!"
"Are there any patients?"