Chapter 339: Sabaody! Gathering of the Supernovas!
Sabo snatched the newspaper, his eyes scanning the page rapidly as his brow furrowed deeper with every line.
"Vegapunk's laboratory was actually attacked?!"
He looked up, his expression grave. "Why would Red Hair do something like this?!"
Robin tapped her finger lightly on the table, her gaze deep and mysterious. "Vegapunk's field of research could never be limited to mere common technology," she whispered.
"I'm afraid it involves certain... taboos."
Koala bit her lip, her brow tightly knit. "Could it be... related to the Ancient Weapons?"
The air in the room suddenly grew tense.
Ace gently set down the piece of roast meat that had been sizzling in his hand, the flames at his fingertips flickering unsteadily.
Luffy, in a rare move, stopped chewing and looked up at Sabo and Robin, his eyes showing a mix of confusion and curiosity.
Just then, Robin pushed the newspaper aside, her voice calm yet pregnant with meaning.
"Actually... I have another objective for this trip to Alabasta."
Every gaze in the room fell upon her.
Robin narrowed her beautiful eyes and continued, "Intelligence indicates that Crocodile has been active in the shadows."
"After Mr. Roy disappeared, he likely started entertaining his old ambitions again."
As she finished, Nami frowned, her hand instinctively tightening around her glass. "That guy... he really can't stay still."
Sabo paused before adding, "Furthermore, the Revolutionary Army hopes to hold a meeting with the King of Alabasta—Nefertari Cobra."
A light flashed in Nami's eyes. "King Cobra? I've heard of him... he is a truly good king."
Nojiko looked thoughtful and nodded slowly. "So... you've come to seek an alliance?"
Sabo smiled faintly and picked up his glass, but didn't give a direct answer. "That... is a secret for now."
The atmosphere at the table grew heavy for a moment, as if a new storm was about to break. However, right at that second—
"UM—!!"
Luffy raised his hand, a look of extreme seriousness on his face. "Can I... order ten more plates of roast meat?"
"Pfft—!"
Ace nearly spat out his drink and immediately gave Luffy a sharp smack on the head. "Idiot! You just ate twenty plates!!"
Luffy clutched his head piteously, his eyes welling up. "But I'm still hungry!!"
Sabo froze for a second before bursting into a hearty laugh, waving over the waiter. "Waiter! Twenty more plates over here!!!"
"OH YEAH!!!"
Luffy immediately jumped up with his hands high, a goofy grin blooming on his face once more.
At the table, the tense air was finally shattered by laughter.
Even if the world outside was surging with undercurrents, at least for this moment—the brothers and their companions were still together at the same table, enjoying themselves to the fullest.
...
Alabasta · Port
The setting sun dyed the sea a shimmering golden-red.
Ace, Luffy, Nami, and Nojiko stood by the pier, waving goodbye to the small boat about to set sail.
"See you next time—Sabo!!!"
Luffy waved his arms frantically, his face full of goofy smiles and reluctance.
Sabo adjusted his hat and called back with a laugh, "We'll find you again once we've handled our business."
"Try to stay out of trouble, Luffy!"
Robin stood elegantly at the side of the ship, the corners of her mouth lifting as she said softly, "Everyone... stay safe."
Nami gave a cunning smile and made a playful 'OK' sign. "Don't worry~ we're Marines!"
Koala put her hands on her hips, feigning sternness. "If you run into trouble, remember to contact us immediately!"
Ace laughed loudly, raising a hand toward them. "Count on it! We'll grab a drink next time we meet!"
As the small boat drifted further away, the laughter of the three brothers continued to echo in the sea breeze for a long time.
Half an hour later, Ace's group of four arrived at their designated meeting point.
Smoker and Tashigi had been waiting for quite some time. White smoke swirled around Smoker, who stood with his arms crossed and a deep scowl on his face.
"Too slow!" Smoker barked, a cigar clamped in his mouth.
Ace gave a helpless shrug. "Sorry, sorry. We took a bit of a detour."
Luffy chimed in from the side, grinning as he scratched his head, "We just went to eat a little more roast meat!"
"Hmph."
Smoker let out a short snort and tossed an intelligence file into their hands.
Tashigi pushed up her glasses, her tone serious. "Headquarters has issued a new mission. Recently, a large number of Pirate Supernovas have been gathering at the Sabaody Archipelago."
"Our mission is to head there and guard the islands to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control."
"Pirate Supernovas?"
Luffy's eyes lit up, and he practically bounced. "Whoa! That sounds awesome! Are they strong?!"
Nojiko explained, "The so-called Supernovas are rookie pirates who have risen rapidly in a short time, all with bounties exceeding 100 million Berries. They are indeed formidable."
Nami crossed her arms with a smile. "But with your strength... it probably won't be much of a problem."
Ace laughed, a wisp of flame igniting on his fist. "Well, since we've got nothing else to do, let's go meet these guys!"
"OH YEAH!!!"
Luffy raised both hands in excitement, shouting, "Let's go send them flying!!!"
Nami's eyes flashed. "Hmph! A perfect chance to test out my new moves."
Nojiko looked at her with a hint of concern. "Nami, be careful."
Luffy slapped his chest, his smile radiant. "Don't worry! If anyone dares touch our navigator... I'll blow them away!"
Nami's face flushed red, and she quickly turned away. "Wh-who needs you to protect them!"
Smoker interrupted their banter. "Don't get complacent! Among these Supernovas, there are several truly dangerous characters."
He spread out the wanted posters one by one:
"Eustass Kid, bounty: 315 million."
"Basil Hawkins, bounty: 249 million."
"Scratchmen Apoo, 198 million..."
As night gradually fell, the warship cleaved through the waves, heading at full speed toward the Sabaody Archipelago.
Smoker stood at the bow, white smoke churning, his gaze as sharp as a blade. "Sabaody is the gateway to the New World. If we let all these Supernovas pass through successfully... the situation will only become more chaotic."
Tashigi gripped her katana tightly, her voice firm. "We must stop them!"
Ace leaned against the rail, a smile playing on his lips. "I hope they don't disappoint me too much."
Luffy lay flat on the top of the mast, his arms pillowed behind his head. Looking up at the starry night sky, he smiled simply.
"Shishishi... I can't wait!"
...
Meanwhile, the Florian Triangle
The fog was thick. Waves lapped against the decaying hull of an old ship—the wreckage of the Rumbar Pirates.
On the deck, Brook leaned on his cane. His hollow eye sockets stared at the group of "strange-looking" individuals before him, and he felt a headache coming on in his empty skull.
"200 TIMES THE EFFORT!!!"
The pirates opposite him were shouting their slogan in unison, their momentum seemingly enough to pierce the heavens.
Particularly the captain—a man barely over 1.6 meters tall with thick glasses and legs shaking so hard he could barely stand—actually reached out with a face full of devotion:
"Great Mr. Brook! Please join our 'Effort Pirates'!!!"
Brook: "..."
He slowly turned his skeletal head, looking at the two female crew members behind the captain.
One was a short woman with a massive, angular face.
The other was portly with a wide face, short hair, and was wearing a polka-dot top that exposed her large belly, a lavender skirt, and black high heels.
They were so hideous that Brook forcibly swallowed his trademark line, "Could you show me your panties?" back down his throat.
"Yohoho..."
Brook stared at the scene before him and fell into deep thought.
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