"BOSS, I have some bad news to tell you!"
"What?"
There were only ten-odd days left until the Strength Convention began.
As Chaos walked into the office, he heard Betty speaking in a regretful tone.
Stussy and Baccarat were hard at work, one wearing a black-stockinged uniform and the other pajamas. Both had glasses on.
"After recalculating, we've determined that going to Wano Country would require a major detour. By the time we reached Poppy Island, we might miss the Strength Convention. So we think there's no need to go to Wano Country."
"I'm starting to doubt your work capabilities. Wasn't the route planned in advance?"
Chaos had just picked up his coffee. Before taking a sip, he eyed Betty, Stussy, and Baccarat suspiciously.
They had to arrive on time for the Strength Convention. His credibility was at stake.
Everyone knew that Gaia's reputation out in the world rested on one thing: keeping his word.
He couldn't let his image slip.
That would be a disaster.
He'd lose face!
"We can go, but it'll cost us a lot of time."
"BOSS, don't forget that Poppy Island is currently flying the flag of the Flying Pirates."
Stussy rolled her eyes and continued irritably, "Besides, you were the one who insisted on adding Wano Country to the itinerary."
"You're such a fickle man!"
Betty grumbled. This idiot always changed his mind on a whim. At first, they'd estimated that they could make a quick trip to Wano Country, but if they wanted to reclaim Poppy Island, they would have to fight the Flying Pirates.
That would cost them more time.
All things considered, their schedule was too tight.
Ever since Archino killed Consort Jessica, the Flying Pirates hadn't sent any fleet captains to guard the island. Most of the people stationed there