On Enies Lobby, the presiding judge and the CP9 officer stationed at the courthouse received calls from Gawain's side almost simultaneously.
Over the phone, the navigator, who had once been punched in the head by Gion in the Ryugu Kingdom, had changed his arrogant ways and instead dutifully informed the officials of Enies Lobby of Gawain 'Enies Lobby itinerary.
Therefore...
Inside the Main Judicial Tower, the presiding judge, the three-headed Basqueville, was extremely agitated.
While holding up his oversized clothes, the three heads peeking out from under his collar all turned to look behind him...
Outside the window behind them, the Gates of Justice, a massive structure bearing the cross of the World Government and measuring 800 meters in height and width, was clearly visible.
"Unbelievable! The Celestial Dragon is actually coming to Enies Lobby!"
"Haha, they must want to witness the grand and sacred execution!"
"That's right, Bass, Koby, you two idiots, go and call out all the prisoners we're planning to interrogate in the next few days."
And call out the entire jury! This job can't be left to Impel Down. We'll try it ourselves today, and then execute him on the spot. We must make sure the Celestial Dragon get a good look!
Hurry up, you two stupid pieces of trash! If it weren't for Her Highness the Princess constantly reminding you, you wouldn't be qualified to be the presiding judge at all!
The three heads that Baskerville revealed began to argue amongst themselves, and as they argued, their commands indeed failed to be relayed.
The argument went on for more than four minutes before the door to the presiding judge's office was suddenly pushed open.
The person who entered was a guy whose face was half covered by an iron mask, and whose brow bone, sides of his nose, and chin were also connected by iron sheets and rivets.
As soon as he entered the room, he hysterically yelled at Baskerville.
"You guys are fucking insane! The Celestial Dragon have been on the phone for a full three minutes now, and you still haven't opened the Gates of Justice!"
If you want to die, don't take me with you!
While cursing, the man with half his face and chin covered in metal rushed forward, shoved aside the three-headed Baskerville, rushed to the desk, and pressed the switch that opened the Gates of Justice.
"Spandam, you bastard, you actually stole the honor of opening the door for the Celestial Dragon from Bass!"
"Ignore him, you idiot Bass! Go arrange the jury and prepare to invite the Celestial Dragon to the ceremony!"
The three Baskerville glared angrily at Spandam, then stormed out of the courtroom and headed toward the Guilty Jury.
Spandam, seeing the disheveled state of the three-headed Baskerville Inquisitor, laughed heartily and spread his arms wide, making a gesture as if embracing the sun!
"Trash, you're all trash! People like you will never get the attention of the Celestial Dragon!"
Only me, only me is the main character, hahaha!
I'm so lucky! My dad Spandine, was the last person in the world to press the Buster Call!
When I was just a CP5 commander, I unexpectedly obtained a clue about the blueprints for Pluton!
As for now, I've only been the head of CP9 for a year, and I've already encountered a once-in-a-century opportunity: the Celestial Dragon voluntarily visiting my CP9 headquarters!!!
They've never been to Enies Lobby; they're only interested in China with beautiful slaves, delicious food and wine, and luxury goods.
Why would Celestial Dragon be interested in a place like Enies Lobby? It must be because I'm here! I'm just that lucky, hahaha!
At this point in his maniacal laughter, Spandam abruptly pulled his arm back, then viciously slapped half of his iron face.
"Carter Flam, it's a pity I haven't found you yet, it's a pity I haven't been able to personally avenge myself for this damned half of my face!"
As long as I have received Celestial Dragon today, I will report the clues I have about Pluton, one of the Three Ancient Weapons, to the great Celestial Dragon!
With this achievement, I can become a CP0 member. I will climb to the top step by step. I will wear white clothes. I will go to Mary Geoise, to that City of Gods, and become the Celestial Dragon's dog! Hahahaha!
Once I get there, I'll never have to breathe the same air as the countless lower-class people scattered across the mountains again!!!
Meanwhile, on Gawain's ship.
While sitting on Gawain's back and supervising Gawain as he did push-ups, Gion whispered to Gawain.
"Your physical strength has improved; you couldn't carry me before."
"Huff... huff..."
Gawain took two heavy breaths, then collapsed onto the deck with a thud, remaining motionless.
Seeing this, Jinbe, who was not far away, couldn't help but slap his forehead.
"Gion Vice Admiral, aren't your training requirements for the master a bit too harsh? Even we Fish-Man didn't train at this intensity at the beginning, did we?"
"So, in your generation of Fish-Man, you're the only strong one, while our Navy has had enough Admiral and Admiral candidates in every generation!"
Gion responded, she raised her right leg, turning her hips ninety degrees around Gawain's waist and spine, and then straddled Gawain, giving him a heavy massage.
While helping Gawain loosen his shoulders, Gion continued speaking.
"Your ambition requires immense strength to support it. I hope you can continue to persevere as you are now."
"Um."
Gawain didn't want to speak, he didn't even want to feel the softness of Gion's hips and legs. Right now, he just remained motionless, desperately drawing strength from Gion's massage to keep moving.
On the distant deck, Shirahoshi, lying on her side, looked at Gawain's exhausted appearance and couldn't help but flick her fishtail.
"You've worked so hard, I can't bear to watch anymore!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Shirahoshi, with tears in her eyes, lay there with her head turned towards the sky.
She counted the glittering stars in the sky, then greedily gazed at the bright moon.
However, after only two minutes of looking at the Shirahoshi, Bai Xing suddenly realized she couldn't see them anymore.
At the same time, the sun reappeared in the sky!!!
"What... what's going on? Why is the sun out?"
Shirahoshi was so frightened that her scales stood on end.
"It just got dark, and I haven't seen enough of the stars yet. They're so sparkly and glittering!"
Sister Rabbit, is the night on land always this short? It's barely been an hour, and it's already dawn!
Upon hearing Shirahoshi's question, Gion gently massaged Gawain's neck and the sides of his shoulder blades as she answered with a smile.
"It's not that the night is short, it's that we're getting close to Enies Lobby."
The weather and Four Blues of the Grand Line are completely different from those of the New World. The celestial phenomena and climate here are unpredictable, and there are countless incredible wonders of the world.
Enies Lobby is one of them. The sun never goes out over this island, so it's daytime 24 hours a day.
That's why Enies Lobby's nickname is... the City of Never-Night!
As soon as she finished speaking, Gion moved her legs and got off Gawain.
Then she helped Gawain up and smiled.
"My lord, it seems we are about to arrive, so training is suspended. You should also tidy yourself up."
"Yes, training will continue after we arrive at the Sea Train."
Gawain was extremely strict with himself. He directly set the training schedule for the next session, and then, with Gion's help, he stood up.
After training for more than five days according to Gion's method, although he was completely weak, he could clearly feel that his physique was improving rapidly.
For example, his physique, which was originally only average, has become noticeably more slender in just five days; this change is visible to the naked eye!
After releasing Gion's arm, Gawain went to the bathroom for a quick shower, then put on his clothes and returned to the deck.
As soon as they stepped outside, the sun shone brightly on the deck. Compared to before, the closer they got to Enies Lobby, the more dazzling the sunlight became.
Shirahoshi rolled over, hiding her large eyes in the shadows, and kept wiping the corners of her eyes.
"Waaaaah, looking at the sunlight on land for too long makes my eyes hurt, and then I can't see anything! It's so scary!!!"
"Ha ha."
Gawain laughed out loud, and as he laughed, he walked towards the bow of the boat.
Gion and Jinbe came up behind Gawain and, together with Gawain, looked at the now wide-open and magnificent Gate of Justice.
This Gate of Justice connects Water 7 in the front and Marine Headquarters and Impel Down. Gawain is currently advancing towards Enies Lobby from the rear.
As the ship glided through the Gates of Justice, it began to gradually slow down.
Gawain said softly to Jinbe.
"Jinbe, go and call Scholar Dan. Tell him to come with us to transfer to the Sea Train."
"Receive."
Jinbe bowed and then returned to the cabin, bringing Dan, who was carrying two design blueprints, to the bow of the ship.
Dan adjusted his round-framed glasses as he approached Gawain, then launched into a long explanation of his design concepts.
At the same time, the giant Shirahoshi fluttered over to Gawain's side.
Seeing the dock so close at hand, Shirahoshi's eyes lit up with joy. She suddenly flipped over and leaped, quickly reaching the outside of the ship.
She gripped the deck with both hands, bringing her eyes level with Gawain's, while swaying her waist and large tail, submerging her lower body in the seawater.
On the dock, Spandam, who had been waiting solemnly and ready to pack his bags at any moment, was so shocked by the enormous Shirahoshi that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.
Looking at Shirahoshi's beautiful figure, lovely face, and enormous body—a definite plus in the world of Pirate King— it was quite a sight.
For a moment, Spandam's eyes lit up, and he sighed inwardly.
"There are such beautiful, enormous Merfolk in the world!"
As expected of Celestial Dragon's ship!