"Don't be so pessimistic."
Galette said, "As far as I know, that former Marine Marshal is now the Inspector General or something... that doesn't sound like a combat assignment."
"So they aren't necessarily here to hunt you down."
"You even know things like that?"
Usopp stared at Galette in shock. Surely that counted as internal Marine intelligence? How could a pirate like Galette know so much about it?
Even if she belonged to a Four Emperors Crew, that still seemed absurd.
"It wasn't a secret in the first place," Galette said. "You simply weren't paying attention."
Naturally, they kept tabs on figures of that stature. What surprised her was that the Straw Hat Pirates knew nothing about it.
"In other words, they might not be targeting us." Usopp gradually calmed down. "If that's really the case... that would be great!"
He certainly didn't want three Admiral-level figures hunting them down.
Just then, the Den Den Mushi beside them suddenly rang.
"Purururu~"
"Purururu~"
"Purururu~"
"Kaga~"
"This is Kyros," Kyros said. "What is it?"
"Captain, it's Leo," Leo said anxiously. "The Marines have started moving!"
"What?"
Kyros's expression immediately changed. They were already making their move?
Could they really be here to hunt down the Straw Hat Pirates?
Bang!
"Senior Zoro!"
Bartolomeo burst through the door, shouting, "The Marines..."
Before Bartolomeo could finish, he noticed everyone in the room looking at him, and tears of excitement immediately sprang from his eyes.
"Senior Luffy, you're awake! Good morning!"
"Ah!"
"All these members of the Straw Hat Pirates gathered together! You're simply dazzling!"
"Your radiance is even brighter than a laser!"
As he spoke, Bartolomeo covered his eyes and collapsed onto the floor, tears streaming uncontrollably.
"If I ever get to see the Straw Hat Crew's entire all-star lineup in person, I'll melt..."
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