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Page 67: Challengers of the New Era

"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 scent of salt and coral still hung in the air as the four Bludgeon Pirates exited the dimly lit corridor of Madame Shyarly's café. The quiet weight of her prophecy still lingered in the back of their minds, but it was quickly pushed aside as the colourful glow of Coral Hill brightened their path.

"Man, that was heavy..." Shachi muttered under her breath, cracking her neck. Y/n was already walking ahead, hands behind his head and a grin slowly forming on his face. "Well, enough spooky predictions. Time to chase the real treasure-" "Sugar," Inoko finished beside him, eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"The Candy Factory!" they both declared in unison, practically skipping down the curved coral bridge as they had already imagined the number of candies created at the factory. Behind them, Shachi let out a small chuckle, watching the two walk ahead like children on a field trip.

"With the amount you two ate back at the banquet, and if we add Rindo and even Luffy into the mix, I wouldn't be surprised if they don't have any left," said Shachi, making Y/n and Inoko simultaneously gasp in mock horror.

Seeing their reactions, Fuyune raised an eyebrow, a slight smirk tugging at her lips. "...you two really don't realise how much you ate," she said gently, making Y/n and Inoko exchange a look and shrug in perfect unison. "Hey! That's slander!" Inoko said, puffing her cheeks out. "We didn't eat that much," Y/n insisted, gesturing dramatically.

Hearing this, Shachi and Fuyune shared a deadpan stare. "They're hopeless," Shachi muttered under her breath. But before Fuyune could add her own comment, Y/n's eyes caught something ahead that made him pause. "Huh?" he mused.

Standing right in front of the tall, candy-coloured building was a small group. Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji stood among several Fishman Island residents, their arms filled with bags. At the center of the commotion stood a figure that immediately caught Fuyune's eye.

"... that's a mink," she said as Shachi tilted her head. "He's got a mane... is he a lion?" she asked, making Fuyune nod. "...and judging by his look...he is most likely an electro mink," she added as the four pirates walked toward the commotion.

As they approached, Luffy waved wildly at them. "Yo! Where did you guys go!?" he asked as Y/n lifted a hand. "To get more candy, obviously!" he called back, making Luffy's face light up. "Same! These candies are so good!" said Luffy as Inoko grinned widely.