Ten minutes later.
Loguetown's east coast.
The Straw Hat Pirates looked at the bustling harbor, each of them feeling something different.
Usopp said excitedly, "Just a harbor is this prosperous?"
Sanji wore a broad smile as well.
"Looks like we can buy some great ingredients. They should have lockable refrigerators too."
Luffy burst out laughing. "Brothers, we're landing!"
Just as everyone was about to give a symbolic cheer—
Can Yue and Nami stopped them at the same time.
"Not so fast!"
They both said the same words.
Can Yue was a little embarrassed, while Nami felt something strange stir within her.
The atmosphere fell silent for two seconds. Can Yue guessed that Nami had a similar idea to his.
So he looked at Nami and let her speak first.
Nami cleared her throat and voiced her thoughts.
"Usopp, Sanji, Chouchou, and I can stroll ashore openly.
"But Can Yue, Luffy, and Zoro can't."
Luffy tilted his head, his face full of confusion.
"Why not? I wanna go ashore right now! I don't care, I wanna get off!"
He spoke while hopping around, but no matter how much Luffy acted cute—
Neither Can Yue nor Nami's expressions changed. There was not the slightest sign of compromise.
After thinking for a moment, Zoro and Sanji suddenly understood why.
Nami glanced at Can Yue and saw that he had no intention of objecting.
So she continued.
"You three have been wanted for about a month since the first bounty was issued.
"And what happened with Buggy had a huge impact throughout the East Blue.
"If the three of you just stroll into town like this—
"Never mind whether the townspeople recognize you. The patrolling Marines definitely will."
At that, everyone nodded in agreement.
Except Luffy, whose face was full of reluctance.
Seeing that