𝙰 𝚗𝚎𝚠 𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚛𝚝

𖦹ᴢᴏᴜ ᴀʀᴄ𖦹 - 𝒞𝒽𝒶𝓅𝓉𝑒𝓇 𝟤𝟧

.☘︎ ݁˖New Bounties and Shocking News.☘︎ ݁˖

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As the Thousand Sunny sailed away from Dressrosa, the crew gathered on deck to look at their new bounties. Nami spread out the wanted posters, and everyone crowded around, eager to see the latest figures.

Luffy picked up his poster, and his eyes widened. "Whoa! 500 million berries!"

Usopp, holding his own poster, nearly fainted. "200 million?! How did I get so much?!"

Each crew member was equally stunned by their new bounties, the numbers a testament to their growing infamy and strength. Even Law received an updated poster, showcasing his new alliance with the Straw Hats.

As the excitement over their bounties settled, Robin picked up a newspaper, and her expression darkened. "Guys, you need to see this."

The headline read: **"Doflamingo Escapes from Marine Custody!"**

"What?!" Zoro exclaimed, his grip tightening on his swords. "How did he get away?"

The article detailed how Doflamingo had managed to escape during his transfer to Impel Down. Marines were injured, and chaos ensued, but the former Warlord had vanished without a trace.

Sanji frowned. "This is bad. If Doflamingo's on the loose, he's going to be after us for revenge."

Luffy's face turned serious. "We beat him once, and we’ll do it again if we have to."

The Thousand Sunny finally reached Zou, the massive elephant carrying the island on its back. The crew marvelled at the sight, but they knew their mission here was crucial.

They were here to reunite with their friends, Sanji, Nami, Chopper, and Brook, who had arrived earlier. As they climbed to the island, they were greeted by the Mink Tribe, a race of humanoid animals living in harmony on Zou.

"Luffy!" Nami called out, running to embrace him. "It’s so good to see you!"

The rest of the crew exchanged hugs and greetings, happy to be together again. But the reunion was cut short by urgent news from the Minks.

Inuarashi and Nekomamushi, the leaders of the Minks, explained the situation. Jack, one of Kaido’s top officers, had attacked Zou looking for Raizo, a ninja from Wano who was hiding on the island. The Minks had defended their home valiantly, but Jack's assault left many injured.

"We owe you a debt of gratitude," Inuarashi said. "We will help you in any way we can."

Luffy and his crew vowed to aid the Minks and protect Zou from further harm. But the looming threat of Kaido and the escape of Doflamingo added new layers of danger to their journey.

With the alliance between the Straw Hats, the Minks, and the Heart Pirates solidified, they began planning their assault on Kaido’s stronghold in Wano Country. The journey ahead was fraught with peril, but their resolve was stronger than ever.

Sanji, who had been kidnapped by Big Mom’s forces, also needed rescuing. The crew decided to split into two teams: one to infiltrate Wano and another to retrieve Sanji.

Luffy clenched his fist, determination burning in his eyes. "We’re going to save Sanji, defeat Kaido, and stop Doflamingo. No matter what."

As the crew finalized their plans, a new threat emerged. A ship bearing the Jolly Roger of the Blackbeard Pirates was spotted on the horizon. It seemed they were not the only ones interested in the events unfolding in the New World.

"We need to move quickly," Law said. "Blackbeard won't hesitate to attack us if he sees an opportunity."

Luffy grinned, his excitement for the challenges ahead uncontainable. "Let them come. We’ll take them all on!"