On the dock, Gawain's deck opened a passageway.
The moment Gawain stepped off the ship, Spandam was the first to kneel down.
Thump!
You might say he should just kneel, but he did it with a terrifying force. His kneeling was not only powerful and heavy, but it also made an exceptionally loud sound as it shattered the floor.
Seeing this, Gawain frowned and glanced in his direction again.
Noticing Gawain's gaze, Spandam's face lit up with joy. His half-face, which wasn't covered by iron, was filled with excitement, and then he suddenly performed a dogeza (a deep, prostration-like posture).
"Welcome Saint Gawain, to the City of Never-Night!"
"Um."
Gawain nodded calmly, knowing in his heart that even if the Pirate World forgot someone, he would never forget this iron-faced man.
After all, the image of him dragging Robin across the Bridge of Hesitation was truly unforgettable.
Gawain didn't intend to pay him any attention. After seeing the people around him kneeling down to welcome him, he casually asked them a question.
"Has the Sea Train been coordinated? When can we board?"
As soon as Gawain finished speaking, Spandam suddenly looked up and saw him sliding along the ground on his knees, stopping about twenty meters in front of Gawain.
"Saint Gawain, I issued the order to recall the Sea Train the moment I received the notification."
"The Sea Train is now parked at the station on the Front Island of Enies Lobby!"
"Um."
Gawain nodded.
"Go and clean up the Sea Train, make a special use of one carriage, and simply convert it into a semi-water tank structure."
"Yes, sir!!!"
Spandam accepted the order with great excitement, and at the same time, he slammed his head heavily on the ground.
After kowtowing, he quickly got up and rushed back, dashing to his men to carry out Gawain's orders.
Gawain ignored him and instead looked around.
Seeing Gawain looking at him, the three-headed Chief Justice, with a solemn expression, bowed to Gawain.
On the dock, Shirahoshi, who was lying in the water, opened her mouth in surprise.
"By Sea God, a three-headed human is amazing!!!"
"Haha, don't be fooled by the Chief Justice, Shirahoshi."
Gion, carrying a sword, went to the dock and dragged the huge Shirahoshi ashore.
Gion continued, patting the water off Shirahoshi's clothes.
"The Chief Justice doesn't have three heads, he's three people. They just like to wear the same clothes."
"Why?"
Shirahoshi was even more surprised.
Three people, wearing the same clothes...?!
For a moment, Shirahoshi lowered her head and whispered to Gawain.
"Gawain, is life really this difficult for all land dwellers? They're so poor..."
"Should I... leave them some money...?"
The moment Shirahoshi finished speaking, the people who were welcoming them on the dock were all stunned, and they involuntarily looked at the Chief Justice.
Even those members of the Judgment Squad, whose personalities were incredibly strong and who were practically machines.
They couldn't help but glance at the Chief Justice a few times.
Stared at by everyone, the faces of the three Baskerville stiffened. Those damned Merfolk slaves, how dare they mock the mighty Chief Justice!
But Baskerville remained stiff, especially after he saw the easygoing interaction between Shirahoshi and Gawain.
He no longer harbored any anger whatsoever.
He stepped out from the crowd and walked straight to Shirahoshi and Gawain.
Baskerville smiled slightly as he greeted the two men, then bent down and whispered to Gawain from the far left.
"Saint Gawain, cough cough, we know the rules."
"That's right, aren't you...?"
Snap!
The moment the middle head spoke, it was slammed hard into the head on the right.
Baskerville then put on a smiling face and continued speaking earnestly to Gawain.
"Don't worry, Saint Gawain. This is your first time visiting Enies Lobby. I've arranged everything you need, and it's all on the Puffing Tom."
Once you're on the train, just send your people to the last carriage to check the contents!
"Good."
Gawain smiled slightly and then nodded.
Seeing Gawain's smile, Baskerville's face lit up, and he continued speaking to Gawain.
"So, Saint Gawain, would you like to visit the Holy Tribunal of Justice on Enies Lobby?"
Several heinous criminals are awaiting trial. They are all guilty of heinous crimes and must be executed on the spot. I would like to request that you witness the execution of these criminals..."
"No need."
Gawain immediately raised his hand to stop Baskerville from speaking.
"I'm short on time, I'll observe the trial next time."
"As for now, send us to the Front Island!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain patted the tail of Shirahoshi beside him.
"Shirahoshi, you have difficulty moving around on land. How about you try swimming with Dan around Enies Lobby to the vicinity of the station on the Front Island?"
"No, no, no need for that, Saint Gawain. You needn't trouble yourself; I will absolutely not cause you any trouble!!!"
Before Gawain could finish speaking and before Shirahoshi could even respond, Spandam, who was in the distance, slid over on his knees in a flash.
Arriving in front of Gawain, Spandam smiled obsequiously and spoke loudly.
"My lord, please leave your Merfolk to CP9 to handle!"
"Someone, quickly bring a carriage large enough to carry Gawain's Merfolk to the Front Island Station!!!"
In an instant, hundreds of CP9 members in black suits sprang into action. They scattered in all directions, and in less than a minute, they carried five exquisitely crafted wagons carrying valuable goods out of the dock near the pier.
The CPs, carrying their carts, lined up in a single file and respectfully approached Shirahoshi.
Beside him, Spandam surprisingly looked at Gawain with a pleading expression.
"Gawain, please give my men this opportunity! They have been waiting to serve you for far too long!!!"
As soon as Spandam finished speaking, the nearby CP members immediately knelt down in response.
Upon seeing this, Shirahoshi covered her mouth in alarm, and she couldn't help but shrink back towards Gawain.
On the ground, when Spandam saw Shirahoshi's tail brush against Gawain, leaving Gawain clothes stained with water, his eyes instinctively turned fierce.
But when he saw the Gawain look in Gawain's eyes as he looked at the Merfolk, Spandam's expression softened instantly.
He put on his gentlest smile and spoke to Shirahoshi with utmost tenderness.
"Miss Merfolk, please don't be afraid. My men are very skilled at this kind of work, you definitely won't feel any bumps."
Hearing Spandam say that, Shirahoshi pursed her lips and looked at Gawain.
Gawain waved his hand.
"In that case, let them give you a ride."
"Yes, I'll listen to you, sir."
Shirahoshi smiled and nodded, then bowed to Spandam.
"Thank you so much, sir. You're such a kind person."
And everyone, I might be quite heavy, so thank you all for your hard work.
At this point, Shirahoshi boarded the sedan chair temporarily made up by the couples.
At the same time, Spandam looked around Gawain.
Gion Vice Admiral of the Navy, Jinbe, one of the Shichibukai Knight of the Sea the Sea, and an unnamed male Merfolk?
Something doesn't feel right with this lineup.
A moment later, Spandam realized something was wrong!
"Gawain!"
Spandam immediately prostrated himself on the ground, crawling all the way to a place closer to Gawain.
"I just discovered that you haven't prepared any slave mounts. Is this... is this your reward for me?!"
Although I am not very tall, I am certainly not weak. Please ride with me on this journey, and I will ensure you do not experience the slightest bump!
As soon as he finished speaking, Spandam actually shook his back at Gawain, a sight that made Gawain and his group gasp in surprise.
To Gawain's right, Jinbe's gaze toward Spandam grew increasingly absurd.
This is the commander of CP9, someone who spends all his time at sea. Who doesn't know how dangerous CP9 is?
It's worth noting that the last Buster Call was triggered when the CP9 commander pressed the Den Den Mushi on the Den Den Mushi, which directly caused Ohara to disappear from the map completely!
So even the head of CP9 has to go to this extent when facing Gawain?
In an instant, Gawain's figure seemed even taller in Jinbe's eyes. Having never personally followed Celestial Dragon before, he was now truly witnessing the Celestial Dragon's power!
Behind Gawain on his left, facing the obsequious Spandam, Gion's brow furrowed, and she let out a harsh snort.
"Spandam!"
Gion said softly.
"Adults don't like riding on others, so don't make them worry with this embarrassing behavior!"
"Yes, sir!"
Spandam suddenly stood up, patted his knees, and then immediately changed his demeanor.
With a solemn and righteous expression, he nodded to Gawain, then consciously went to the side, standing ramrod straight, and even looked a bit like Gion, a fierce general.
And Gawain.
Watching Spandam's brilliant performance, he finally understood why Spandam in the comics could rise through the ranks.
If someone could be as shamelessly obsequious as Spandam.
Even if he's trash, there will always be some big shot who finds him amusing and is willing to give him a chance.
However, I'm not the kind of important person who would give opportunities!
Gawain then casually waved his hand.
"Go to Front Island Station."