The lively bustle at the island camp gradually died down. The banquet was over, and Lina and the others returned to the Going Merry.
The Whitebeard Pirates' men were busy with their own tasks as well. Once they had finished their preparations, they were ready to leave.
At the shore.
Ace leaped onto the Going Merry and crouched on the railing along the side of the ship. Marco followed behind him, strolling up at an unhurried pace.
"Hey, Luffy, where are you planning to go next? The Log Pose should be fully charged by now, right?" Ace called to Luffy on the deck.
They were ready to set off, and there was no telling when they would meet again, so Ace had come over to say his goodbyes.
Seeing them, Luffy waved happily. "Oh, Ace! And Pineapple-head uncle!"
"Call me Marco!"
"It's fine, hahaha! I don't mind!" Luffy laughed and rushed excitedly into the cabin. "Nami! Is the Log Pose ready? We're setting off!"
"Ugh..." Marco's eyelids drooped as he sighed helplessly.
Lina and the others were all in the aquarium, sitting around the sofa against the wall.
"You're in such a hurry. Here."
Nami glanced at the Log Pose on her wrist and reluctantly held it out for Luffy to see. "The readings are all recorded. Pick a direction."
Thankfully, all three needles were perfectly steady this time.
That meant their next destination would be a "normal island" with a stable magnetic field. It didn't matter which direction they chose.
"Hmm... They all look kind of boring."
Luffy furrowed his brow, rubbed his chin, and stared at the Log Pose in deep thought.
Heh. Otherwise, I wouldn't let you choose, Nami thought, rolling her eyes.
After a long while, Luffy pointed at the needles and looked up with a