Luffy, at the head of the group, ran excitedly toward the bow. He held down his straw hat and leaped lightly onto his ram-headed throne, gazing ahead.
"Woohoo~~, it looks lively!"
"Ah, this is one of the vacation paradises in the first half of the Grand Line."
Robin came out of the cabin on the second floor and smiled. "It's also one of the most prosperous countries."
That's right. There was a country on this island, the Kingdom of Holled. It couldn't compare to a superpower like Alabasta, though.
The country had a permanent population of only a little over a hundred thousand, but its transient population was particularly large.
Gaudy Island was one of the Grand Line's few autumn islands, with cool weather all year round. The western peninsula had several famous attractions.
The eastern side was mostly plains, producing abundant crops. Frequent maritime trade had brought the area a thriving economy.
They were currently at a port on the western side of the island. As the Merry drew closer, the scene at the harbor came into clearer view.
Dozens of ships of various sizes were lined up at the docks. Many sailors were busy loading and unloading cargo along the shore.
Towels hung around their necks, and sweat soaked their white shirts. Even the cool weather couldn't erase the sweat of their hard work.
"Robin, do you know much about this place?" Lina leaped down from the lookout, lit a cigarette, and asked.
"Mm, I've been here a few times before. It isn't far, after all."
"Vacation, vacation!" Luffy couldn't help getting excited when he heard that. It wasn't as thrilling as an adventure, but a vacation meant good food.
Usopp was looking forward to it too, but he still said worriedly, "We're pirates, after all. We shouldn't