After a barely perceptible wave of dizziness.
Everyone was already standing in the headquarters plaza of the Ministry of Police in Marineford.
Behind them stood the enormous Natural Portal.
Ulti and Page One widened their eyes, looking around with curiosity and nervousness.
Towering buildings and facilities.
Personnel in dark green police uniforms and black coats coming and going.
Police warships docked at or entering and leaving the distant harbor.
Everything left the siblings both awestruck and somewhat uneasy.
Just last month, they had watched these police officers arrest their father.
And now they were standing here.
Page One unconsciously moved closer to his sister, while Ulti instinctively gripped her brother's hand tightly.
Luffy noticed their unease and flashed a brilliant grin.
"Don't worry, this is our home. With Father here, it's completely safe!"
Ace nodded. "That's right. Let's go. There must be quite a few people at home by now."
"I wonder if Father will be there too," Luffy said hopefully.
"I hope so." Ace felt the same way upon hearing that.
To them, Dragon was a stern father, but one who made them proud.
He worked every day to protect the countless families of Sea Star, too busy to return home.
"Whoa—"
As soon as Luffy's group approached their yard, an enticing fragrance washed over them.
Their stomachs immediately began growling in unison.
"It must be Sanji's cooking!"
Little Luffy's eyes lit up. His nose twitched exaggeratedly as his entire body was involuntarily drawn toward the scent.
Ace amusedly grabbed his younger brother by the collar. "You're being way too dramatic."
In the yard.
Warm light filtered through the leaves, scattering dappled shadows.
It added a touch of warmth to the summer night.
Gold Rathian and Silver Rathalos lay on either side of the lawn, their eyes closed as