The sky was clear.
More and more people gradually gathered around the Going Merry docked by the shore.
After quite a while of waiting, two figures finally sped closer.
"Look over there! Reiner and Zoro are back!" Sharp-eyed Usopp pointed at the distant treetops and shouted.
"They're here, they're here."
"Are we finally all together?"
Hearing the shout, the others quickly gathered as well.
"—Reiner! Zoro!" Luffy stood atop the railing, raised his clenched fists, and started shouting from far away.
His voice reached the two of them and drew the attention of many nearby onlookers.
They all raised their heads, searching for the great pirate rumored to stand shoulder to shoulder with the finest swordsmen on the seas.
"I see him! It really is Roronoa!"
"—That's so cool!"
A young man burst into tears of joy. "I actually got to see the Straw Hat Crew in person today!"
"Yahahaha!" A rough-looking pirate grinned, baring a mouthful of gleaming white teeth. "Quite a few of them are from our East Blue!"
"Hey, seriously?!"
"You know them?"
"N-No, I don't." The rough pirate laughed.
"Tch, then what are you so proud of?"
"Pirates from the weakest sea."
The envious looks around him turned disdainful.
"So handsome!!"
A female fan with faint freckles on her cheeks waved wildly at the sky, hearts in her eyes. "Lord Reiner, I love you!"
The two leaped across the treetops at great speed and landed on the Going Merry moments later.
"I'm back, everyone!"
Thud!
Reiner landed on the grassy deck with a smile, looked around, and said softly, "Long time no see. You all look much more mature now."
"You're not too bad yourself, Reiner."
"Yohohoho, long time no see, Reiner-san."
Everyone crowded around, and Brook took off his hat in greeting.
Chopper squeezed through