The fog over Thriller Bark gradually thinned, revealing a cold moon hanging high in the black sky.
Twisted dead trees crisscrossed around the gloomy, desolate cemetery, making the place seem even more sinister.
"I'm done eating!"
Luffy called out, then cheerfully got to his feet. "Where should we go play next? Emmwww... Let's see..."
He stroked his chin and pondered for a moment, then looked up at the tallest building behind the castle. Suddenly, he clapped his hands and shouted, "Let's go there!"
"Ah, yes, yes!"
"That place is really fun!"
"Let's go there!"
Seeing this, the zombies piled up on the ground all chimed in, agreeing with Luffy's decision.
That was where the zombie generals rested—and Lord Moria was there, too. If this kid went there, he'd definitely be captured!
"Really?!" Luffy turned to look at them, his face expressionless.
Had the kid figured them out? The zombies panicked, cold sweat seemingly springing from their foreheads.
Someone this strong really wasn't easy to fool!
The next moment...
"That's great! I knew that place would be fun!" Luffy shouted excitedly, then strode inside.
Wasn't he easy to fool after all?!
The zombies stared, dumbfounded and utterly shaken!
Only after Luffy had gone far away did they breathe a sigh of relief and crawl back into the ground.
Meanwhile, in the distance, Luffy left the cemetery and was about to enter the castle when suddenly...
"Um..."
A voice came from nearby. The undergrowth rustled as it parted, and an old man emerged, carrying an oil lamp. His skin was withered, and his body was covered in scars. He looked as if he were on the verge of death.
"Oh? Is there another zombie?" Luffy paused and looked at him in confusion.
The old man slowly shook his head, opened his mouth