A gentle breeze blew, and the aroma of grilled meat wafted across the mountaintop.
By then, everyone was awake, gathered in small groups as they waited for the chefs to prepare breakfast.
"So, there were surprises inside the island after all, huh, Luo Han?" Whitebeard said with a smile.
Hearing that, Luo Han, seated opposite Whitebeard, deliberately shrugged. "They're just some giant roosters that know Armament Haki."
Whitebeard laughed but said nothing more.
However, Sister Shaku was nowhere to be seen. Luo Han looked around but couldn't find her. She had probably gone off to do something only women did, Luo Han secretly guessed.
"Coming through, everyone!"
A warm voice rang out as the head chef personally pushed over a food cart, placing slabs of grilled chicken in the large platters before Luo Han and the others.
After the head chef left, Luo Han, Cole, and Whitebeard immediately dug in. For a while, the scent of meat filled the air.
The mountaintop once again sank into an atmosphere of joy.
Halfway through the meal, Sister Shaku, who had returned from who knew where, joined them. Breakfast lasted a full hour, only ending when even the sun seemed to grow impatient and started blazing hotter.
After eating, Whitebeard told everyone that they would rest on Ark Island for two months before setting out again to pursue the Roger Pirates.
Naturally, no one objected. They then suggested exploring the island. After all, since they would be living here for two months, they needed to get to know the place.
Afterward, everyone began heading down the mountain. Luo Han, Cole, Whitebeard, and Sister Shaku each led a team, splitting into four groups to explore the area around the base of the mountain where the ships were docked.
On the way down, they also