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Page 64: When Dreamers Meet

"All pirates searching for the treasure One Piece must brave the second half of the Grand Line. These wild and dangerous seas are known as the New World."

"Gold Roger and his crew were the only men to chart these waters and learn all the secrets they held."

"For the rest of the pirates in the world, this has proven to be the end of the road. A graveyard of dreams."

"Now, Y/n L/n, a young man who ate the Ox Ox Fruit Model: Water Buffalo, set sail into the New World with his faithful crew."

'I'm gonna become the King of the Pirates!'

The waters ahead shimmered with promise. The Bellowy Diamond glided smoothly through the deep, its coated bubble flickering with soft blues and greens as bioluminescent schools of fish swirled around it. Beyond, like a pearl resting within a clamshell of coral, loomed the vibrant gates of Fishman Island, its silhouette a surreal mirage in the watery haze.

"Tehehehahaha! We're almost there!" Y/n called from the figurehead, arms outstretched like flying through the sea. "I can practically smell the seafood!" he said, making Toshiro scoff. "You're in a bubble, you clown. That's the scent of algae and filtered saltwater," Toshiro muttered, adjusting his goggles, though his voice had no real heat.

Inoko, perched on the railing beside Y/n, leaned forward, practically drooling. Her eyes sparkled like stars. "Borororo! Do you think they have grilled eel? Or deep-sea octopus skewers? Or wait! Blowfish sashimi! I want blowfish!" she said, making Y/n nod excitedly at the idea.

From the lower deck, Mamoru, seated quietly with her sword resting across her lap, glanced up at the two with a half-smile. "You two have been staring at that island like it's made of meat," she said, but when neither answered, she raised an eyebrow before they turned to face her.

All she saw was more drooling and eyes shimmering with literal food-shaped pupils. "Never mind. I already have my answer," she said, letting out a faint chuckle. You get it," Inoko beamed without shame. Imagine if we even get a banquet!" she said.

Fuyune, standing near the railing with her arms crossed, raised an eyebrow. "...a banquet...why would we get that?" she asked before Rindo tilted her head. "Yeah, appear you none of us is royalty," she said.

"Maybe it's tradition or something!" Y/n piped up from the front. "Like, 'Welcome to Fishman Island, here's a feast of a lifetime'. Who knows! Could be a local thing," he said, making Inoko nod fervently. "Right?! Like a 'New Pirate Discount Special!' Or... a 'Don't Destroy the City Please' starter meal!" she said seriously.

Their commentary earned a faint chuckle even from Kieran, who had been standing quietly at the far edge of the deck, arms folded. His smile barely creased his features, but it was there.

That was when Fuyune narrowed her eyes. Her ears twitched slightly, catching a sound the others hadn't yet noticed. She leaned over the railing, squinting into the distance. "...what is that?" she muttered.