The Straw Hat crew had finally managed to defeat Cipher Pol 9.
Luffy used a Gum-Gum Gatling at the speed of the Pegasus Meteor Fist, smashing Rob Lucci into a wall.
The Enies Lobby incident had come to an end.
But with the Buster Call underway, they had fallen into danger. If they could not escape quickly,
they would be wiped out by the Navy's countless cannons.
Just then, the badly battered Merry appeared.
It picked up the Straw Hat crew.
"Ah, that was dangerous. We almost got killed by the Buster Call," Luffy said weakly as he lay on the deck.
The side effects of using his Gears were severe.
"But saving Robin was worth it. Today is a day worth celebrating."
Nami smiled brilliantly.
"Yeah! As long as we can get our companion back, that's the best!"
"Let's have a feast! Let's have a feast!"
"Really? A feast would be great!"
Tony Tony Chopper twisted his body excitedly.
"Aren't you getting ahead of yourselves? There aren't any ingredients on the Merry," the curly-browed cook reminded them.
Luffy and Agumon both wore disappointed expressions.
They had expended a great deal of stamina in battle.
And in the Pirate World, replenishing stamina was simple and crude: just eat.
Without food, there was naturally no way to recover.
Just then, a voice came from above.
"Pirates, do you think this is over?"
The Straw Hat crew looked up and saw a pair of dead fish eyes and a head of glaring white hair.
Usopp cried out, "M-Marine Rear Admiral! When did you get on board?"
"Hey, isn't it rude to climb onto someone else's ship without an invitation?"
Zoro forced himself to his feet and shouted at Kakashi on the lookout tower.
Kisame Hoshigaki played dead beside them. He had already