In the isolated interrogation room, Luffy was shackled from head to toe with iron restraints, with seals placed on him as well.
Shisui said to Makoto, "Your Majesty, this is the person you told me to watch for. He was captured by Senior Yagura last night. I didn't torture him or use Genjutsu."
Making someone talk was simple for him, but before coming to Water Province, Makoto had given him a special list and instructed him to keep anyone on it alive if possible.
Makoto carefully examined Luffy, then caught sight of the Straw Hat placed to one side. He picked it up and inspected it.
As for the material, it was just an utterly ordinary hat.
"That's mine!" Luffy immediately spoke up when he saw Makoto pick up his Straw Hat.
"Free him. Remove the seals too," Makoto said.
Shisui stepped forward and removed Luffy's restraints and seals.
The first thing Luffy did after regaining his freedom was hold out his hand toward Makoto.
Makoto smiled and returned the Straw Hat to him.
The interrogation room door closed, leaving only the three of them inside.
"What's your bounty now?" Makoto asked.
"One hundred million." Luffy put the Straw Hat on his head. He wore a red short-sleeved shirt, blue shorts, and straw sandals, looking extremely similar to the image Makoto remembered.
Makoto could not help feeling a little wistful.
"Do you know Franky?" Makoto asked again.
"Who's that?" Luffy tilted his head. He remained remarkably calm, as though he had no awareness of having been captured.
So he hadn't reached Water Seven or Enies Lobby yet...
Makoto continued, "Were you one of the masterminds behind last night's incident?"
Luffy seriously considered it for a moment. Then his eyes and mouth both shifted to one side as he muttered, "It