The story of the Original Fate World progressed quickly.
With the permanent Log Pose Kuzan had given them, the Straw Hat Pirates successfully found the island where the third end point was located.
The problem was that the Marine fleet led by Borsalino had arrived ahead of them.
"Where is Z?"
"Get out of my way!"
Luffy raised his longsword and roared angrily at the Marine soldiers.
"Looks like the final battle is about to begin."
Garp looked meaningfully at Zephyr, who merely smiled. "I support him defeating me."
Then he looked up at Lord Imu, seated upon the Empty Throne.
"Still, I'd like to know what exactly happened that turned 'me' into that."
Imu's gaze flickered.
He considered showing him privately, but ultimately shook his head in refusal.
"Your reward chances have been used up."
The implication was clear: if he wanted to see his original fate, he would have to wait until he made another great contribution.
Zephyr was somewhat disappointed, but said nothing more.
"So you came, Straw Hat brat."
At the summit of the island's volcano lay a world filled with lava and firelight.
Bottles containing Exploding Rock and pink liquid were scattered everywhere.
Zephyr sat on the ground, watching Luffy approach as he took the initiative to greet him.
"The explosion to destroy the last end point has already begun from the outer perimeter."
"I'm not here for that. I'm just here to take back my hat."
"What does a hat like that mean to you?"
"It's a beacon. A beacon for becoming the One Piece!"
Zephyr sneered. "Heh—I will never allow pirates to have dreams."
"I'll destroy the entire sea where you run wild!"
With that, he slowly rose to his feet, drawing open the curtain on their second battle.
"I am Z!!!"
"Uaaahhh—"