Sparks danced through the air as bonfires lit up the beach beneath the night sky. Shadows swayed and overlapped across the soft sand, while laughter echoed into the night.
The Straw Hat Crew, Whitebeard's crew, the Giant Warrior Pirates, the Vegapunks and Sentomaru, Aokiji, Hancock, and Bonney.
The banquet was incredibly lively. After a life-or-death battle, everyone let go of their reservations in this wild celebration.
Along with the food and drink came all sorts of antics from Luffy and the others. Their classic chopsticks-up-the-nostrils dance even spread to Whitebeard's crew and the Giant Warrior Pirates.
They kept making noise until well past midnight, when the clamor gradually died down.
The fierce battle had already drained nearly all of everyone's energy, so the banquet did not last very long.
After that brief indulgence, drowsiness swept over their exhausted minds, and Luffy and the others fell asleep right where they were.
The starry sky was tranquil, spilling soft silver moonlight that flickered over the shimmering sea before gradually fading as the night deepened.
"Looks like everyone's completely worn out."
Looking at the figures scattered all over the beach, Marco smiled faintly. Carrying two bottles of rum, he got up and slowly walked over to a rock standing on the shore.
Reiner sat atop the rock. Below him, Nami and Robin shared a blanket, their backs against the stone as though they had already fallen asleep.
"You should've collected three Road Poneglyphs by now, right?"
Marco spoke casually as he tossed one bottle to Reiner, then sat down cross-legged on the sand.
"Whole Cake Island, Wano Country, and the one with the Mink Tribe."
"Only the last one remains."
Marco sighed softly, tipped his head back, and took a drink. He glanced back at Reiner.
"Got any leads?"
"Basically none."
Clink—
Reiner