Today was November 1, Marineford Year 1509. After several days of sailing, Luo Sa had finally returned to Marine Headquarters.
Although it wasn't New Year yet, Marineford was already decked out with lanterns and decorations, looking as if the festivities had begun.
"Sakartam, are you all right?"
Luo Sa and the others had come to visit Sakartam, who was being held in the prison at Marine Headquarters.
"Ha, I'm fine, I'm fine. I've escaped the death penalty, but I can't avoid punishment altogether. I probably won't be getting out until after New Year!"
Sakartam shrugged, looking completely unconcerned.
"Hey, could that guy be Luo Sa?"
"That's right, it's him—Sky Bird Luo Sa, the Elite Camp recruit who killed Swift Sword Karl all by himself!"
"An Elite Camp recruit?"
"That's right. He placed first in this year's Elite Camp Ranking Tournament. I watched his fight!"
"I heard about that fight, too. Apparently, there were Devil Fruit Users with Mythical Zoan, Ancient Species, and Logia abilities in the tournament, but he dealt with all of them!"
"What? He's that strong? What a pity I didn't get to see it!"
As they walked along, Marines passed by them, and several recognized Luo Sa. They began talking about him.
"Those bastards... Why are they using us as a talking point?" Drake gritted his teeth. As the stepping stone that had established Luo Sa's strength, he felt deeply wounded!
"Hey, hey, hey! Sky Bird Luo Sa? That guy Luo Sa already has a title?!"
Smoker was just as unwilling to accept it. They had entered the Elite Camp at the same time, but now Luo Sa had left them all far behind!
"Ah, titles like that are basically modeled after the titles of the Marine Admirals! Looks like they're treating Luo Sa as the next