Water 7, docks.
Because Sabo's group had suddenly decided to change course for the New World and had not prepared a Log Pose pointing to the Sabaody Archipelago, they could only follow the route to Water 7 and make a brief stop while their Log Pose recorded the magnetic pull of the next island.
At that moment, their ship was docked at the bustling harbor of this water city.
Gazing at Water 7's beautiful scenery and taking in the lively bustle of the docks, Koala could not help suggesting to Sabo:
"Sabo?"
"Why don't we go take a look around the city? I've never been to Water 7 before!"
"This..."
Sabo was filled with anticipation over meeting Ace, so he instinctively refused Koala's request:
"Let's not."
"This island's magnetic field records quickly. We'll be able to set sail again in less than half a day."
Koala's smile gradually fell, and a small mixture of sadness and heartache quickly appeared at the corners of her pouting lips.
Fish-Man Hatchan, standing nearby, seemed to understand something. He merely sighed deeply and said:
"Sabo, you're still grieving for your family, aren't you?"
"You're already here."
"Go into town with Koala and clear your head!"
"I..."
Sabo looked somewhat awkward.
But if he honestly said that he was not sad even though his whole family was dead, it somehow sounded strange.
"Fine, I'll go."
Sabo could only nod in agreement.
A smile immediately bloomed across Koala's face again. Without another thought, she grabbed Sabo's hand and dragged him off the ship toward the city.
Fish-Man Hatchan instinctively stepped forward, intending to follow Koala and Sabo.
Then Hatchan received a rather resentful sidelong glance from Koala, along with a slightly puffed-up, bun-like face.
"Ha ha."
Hatchan abruptly stopped, then scratched his head awkwardly.
"I just