One hour later.
"Report..."
"An island spotted ahead on the port side, shall we go ashore? Port side..."
An alarm sounded from the watchtower.
Hearing the voice from outside, Perona frowned and said with some displeasure,
"That lookout's voice is so annoying!"
"How about we let them taste some Negative Ghosts later, what do you guys think?"
Sweetheart Queen looked at the floating Perona and gave a wry smile.
"That's enough. Don't go too far."
"Your pranks these past two days have made everyone on the ship on edge. Can't you behave for once?"
Betty glanced at Perona and said calmly,
"Don't say I didn't warn you. If you piss off Chris, you're going to be in trouble."
Baccarat waved her hand toward Betty with a graceful smile.
"Alright, don't scare her."
"But Perona, you really should tone it down. You can't keep pulling pranks."
Perona floated back and forth in the air, letting out a bell-like laugh.
"As long as they don't speak badly of me, this princess won't mess with them again!"
"That's more like it."
Baccarat nodded, then looked at the busy figure with a charming smile,
"Chris, I feel like good luck is coming our way."
Sweetheart Queen's eyes lit up, her pretty face full of excitement,
"More good luck again? That's awesome!"
Betty shrugged, puffed out some smoke, and said coolly,
"I've gotten used to Baccarat's ability."
"That good, huh? Could it be a new crewmate?"
Perona flew up to Baccarat, her face full of anticipation,
"Is it someone like Padon? If so, that'll be fun!"
"Let's go."
Chris tossed the barbell aside and started heading toward the door.
Sweetheart Queen quickly stood up, her face full of smiles,
"Let's go! I can't wait anymore!"
Betty glanced at Perona behind her and said coolly,
"Chris isn't going to eat you, why are you so scared?"
At this, Perona wouldn't accept it. She quickly protested,
"This princess isn't afraid of him, you're overthinking it."
"I'm just showing respect to the captain. Respect, got it?"
Baccarat brushed back her crimson hair, smiling teasingly,
"Yes, you respect Chris very much."
"You don't even dare raise your voice in front of him. That's definitely enough respect."
The group chatted and laughed as they made their way to the deck.
When Lafitte saw Chris appear, he smiled politely and said happily,
"The captain's here—means good luck is coming again."
"Hopefully it's a male comrade this time. I want to see the squad leader competition."
Doc Q looked at the island ahead with curiosity,
"From the looks of it, it's probably a Devil Fruit. That seems more likely."
Burgess burst out laughing and said boldly,
"Who gives a damn what it is? As long as there's good luck, that's what matters!"
Just then, a rumbling sound came from deep within the island.
It was obvious—someone was fighting inside.
"Looks like a newcomer is about to join."
Betty exhaled smoke and looked toward the lush island, speaking calmly.
Sweetheart Queen nodded in agreement,
"A newcomer would be nice. We can settle the squad leader order sooner."
"Interesting."
As always, Chris was decisive. He jumped straight onto the island.
Padon quickly followed, smiling as he called out,
"Boss! Wait for me!"
Burgess was stunned for a moment and asked curiously,
"What did the captain mean just now? What's 'interesting'?"
"The captain has Observation Haki. Naturally, he sensed something in advance."
Lafitte tucked his cane behind him and lightly jumped onto the island.
Doc Q looked envious and muttered,
"When will I learn Haki? It's such a nice ability."
Then the group chatted as they slowly walked forward...
Deep in the island.
At this moment, there were two men and an animal.
"Fufufufufu..."
Doflamingo walked with his signature pigeon-toed swagger, hands in his pockets, laughing loudly,
"Law, seeing me—the Young Master—don't you think it's time you showed some respect?"
"Young Master??"
Law looked at him and sneered,
"Doflamingo, are you dreaming? Whose Young Master do you think you are?"
Doflamingo tilted his head back and laughed again.
"Fufufufufu..."
"It's been so many years... That little brat has grown up, even learned to mock his master."
Doflamingo's gaze turned cold, his tone sinister,
"Do you even know who you're talking to, Trafalgar Law!"
"Captain..."
Bepo was terrified of Doflamingo and stood behind Law, quietly calling out.
"Of course I know, Doflamingo."
Law calmly observed the surroundings, his expression as indifferent and composed as ever,
"You're a Warlord of the Sea, and a big name in the underworld—Joker."
"But what does that have to do with me? Do you think your big name will make me kneel?"
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