That Big?

"Is this Zou Island?"

Looking at the enormous creature before him, Luffy's eyes widened in surprise; it looked exactly like an elephant.

"Hey, isn't that a monster?!" Usopp shouted in terror, "Run!"

"Where are you going?"

Luo stared intently at the elephant leg in front of him and said, "This is Zou Island."

"Are you kidding me? That's clearly an elephant!"

"Yes, it is indeed an elephant," Luo said in a deep voice. "Zou is on the back of this elephant."

Usopp paused for a moment, then swallowed hard and said, "So... this elephant is alive?"

"Yes, it's alive."

"It's constantly moving; it's a dreamlike island with no fixed location," Luo explained. "Because it's not land, commonly used Log Pointer are ineffective."

"However... this is my first time here too."

At this point, Luo's expression became somewhat complicated.

I had only heard Bepo describe things about Zou before, but it was nothing compared to the shock of seeing it with my own eyes today.

"There really are such large land creatures in this world?" Xi Yan exclaimed in surprise.

This thing looks bigger than those colossal Sea Kings near Fish-Man Island.

Then, Xi Yan walked to the side of the ship and glanced at the Zunesha's long legs, wondering just how long its legs were to be able to walk on the sea.

10,000 meters?

"It's moving with its back to us now," Luo said after a moment's thought. "This means that Black Leg and his men have likely been here for a while."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go up and take a look!" Merry said.

After wandering for so long, I'm finally able to reunite with Nami and the others.

Luo nodded upon hearing this and said, "Get ready to land."

After speaking, Luo paused for a moment, then turned to Bartolomeo and said, "Could you share some food with me?"

"Why should I share it with you?" Bartolomeo immediately objected. Who did that bastard Ronaldo think he was?

"Could you share some of the food with Straw Hat Leader?" Luo asked expressionlessly.

"Of course!" Bartolomeo exclaimed excitedly, "Take everything from the granary!"

They would rather starve to death than not be able to help Luffy- senpai!

Luo:...

Seeing the pirates' excited expressions alongside Bartolomeo, Law was completely silenced.

What a bunch of brainless fans.

"No need for food," Xi Yan said. "Merry's Space Pocket has plenty of food and drinks; it's more than enough for all of us."

After saying that, Xi Yan paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides... even if we run out of food, I can go into the deep sea to capture Sea Kings."

With his abilities, catching a Sea Kings in the New World would be too easy for Xi Yan, so he never worried about food.

"That's fine then," Luo nodded.

"But..."

"No buts." Xi Yan reached out and patted Bartolomeo on the shoulder, saying, "You'll need food to leave here, won't you?"

"I was worried you wouldn't have enough."

"Then let's give them some." Merry walked over with a smile, took some food out of her Space Pocket, and placed it on the deck.

He then continued, "This should be enough for you to get back to land."

"Senior Xi Yan, Senior Merry, this humble one..."

Looking at his two seniors who were still concerned about him even as they were about to part ways, Bartolomeo couldn't hold back his tears any longer, and they started flowing freely.

"I can die without regret!"

Seeing this, Xi Yan felt somewhat helpless. Why was Bartolomeo acting like this again?

"Why do you always have to talk about death all the Tenten?" Perona kicked Bartolomeo's shin in annoyance and said, "Can't you just live a normal life!"

"Yes, Senior Perona is right." Bartolomeo wiped away his tears, then said loudly, "I will definitely live well and live up to the expectations of all my seniors!"

He can't let his seniors down; he must live a life that makes a name for himself!

That's more like it.

Perona smiled; this kid was finally showing some promise.

"Zou..."

Looking at the enormous Zunesha before him, Kin'emon subconsciously clenched his fists, wondering how Raizo was doing.

And... if he finds out the young master is dead, will he be able to handle the shock?

It seems I need to give him a good talking-to. Even if it means death, we should wait until after Kaido is driven out.

"Hey." Kanjuro glanced at Law and said, "I've heard that a race on Zou Island hates outsiders. Is that true or false?"

"That's true," Luo Diandian said. "The people living up there are the Mink Tribe, and I've heard they've been around for a thousand years."

"A thousand years?" Luffy exclaimed in surprise, "Right on the back of this elephant?"

"Yes."

"Doesn't that mean... it's already lived for a thousand years?"

"If the legend is true, then that should be the case," Luo said. "However, there's no way to verify such things."

Upon hearing this, Nicole Robin's eyes flickered. If this place truly had a thousand-year history, it would definitely have some historical records.

Once she can see those things, she'll know whether what Luo said is true or not.

"No wonder this guy is so big," Xi Yan said, stroking his chin. "So he's already lived for a thousand years."

"Seriously... could this guy have become a spirit?"

If this were in a fantasy world, a thousand years would be enough for an animal to cultivate into a powerful demon.

"Becoming a spirit?"

Merry turned to look at Xi Yan, blinked, and asked, "Are you talking about elves?"

No, that's not true.

Xi Yan shook his head helplessly. What he meant by "becoming a spirit" had absolutely nothing to do with elves.

"Oh..."

Merry looked away with some disappointment. She had thought she had found someone like herself, but it turned out she hadn't.

Xi Yan:???

Wait, what's with that expression on Merry's face?

Could she possibly think the other person is from the same ethnic group as her?

This doesn't look like it at all!

"But how did they get up there?" Kanjuro asked, puzzled.

Could it be that there are people here with the ability to make others fly?

"It's probably thanks to Nami's abilities," Zoro guessed.

If Nami's ability could lift the entire pirate ship, she could take the ship with her and go far away.

If that's not possible, you can also fly up with people on board.

"Let's go over and take a look," Xi Yan said. "If our pirate ship is still down there, we can have Merry take it up with her."

"Profound!"

Without a word, Bartolomeo and the others began to vigorously swing their oars, rushing towards Zunesha's thighs as fast as they could.

"I see it!" Usopp shouted from the bow of the ship. "Our Thousand Sunny is right ahead!"

"Profound?"

"Profound!!"

"Is that the magnificent ship that all of you seniors sailed on, the Thousand Sunny?!"

"What an honor! What an honor!"

Bartolomeo watched the pirate ship draw ever closer with excitement, tears streaming down his face.

"Shut up!" Usopp roared, opening his shark-like mouth. "And stop worshipping!"

What's the point of constantly bowing to their pirate ship?

"Since we've spotted the pirate ship, it means they've arrived safely." Xi Yan stroked his chin and said, "It seems the Big Mom Pirates couldn't stop Sanji and the others."

This is a good thing.

"There are no obvious external injuries on the pirate ship." Franky, who had been carefully examining his own pirate ship for a while, said, "They must have used the Coup de Vent to shake off the Big Mom Pirates' pursuit."

Otherwise, their pirate ship would definitely have been damaged.

"Hello!"

Luffy shouted, "Sanji, Nami, Chopper, Brook, and what's that guy's name again?"

"Never mind, whatever. Are you guys there?"

Luffy's voice was loud, but there was no response from the Thousand Sunny.

"No one's answering..." Usopp wondered. "Could they have already gone up?"

"I'll go check it out."

With that, Luffy used his rubber powers to launch himself forward and began searching for his crewmates on his own pirate ship.

But after searching everywhere, they still couldn't find Nami and the others.

"Isn't he/she here...?"

Luffy scratched his head, puzzled, and asked, "Have we really already gone up there?"

At that moment, Zunesha suddenly moved.

"Boom!"

The enormous elephant leg slowly rose, propelling the pirate ship forward at breakneck speed.

With just one step, the Thousand Sunny disappeared from everyone's sight.

"No, we have to catch up quickly!" Franky shouted. "Otherwise, we'll be left behind."

"Watch me!"

Merry suddenly leaped into the air, then used the Power of Wind to propel Bartolomeo's pirate ship forward, quickly arriving beside the Thousand Sunny.

"Everyone, hurry over there!"

As he spoke, Xi Yan jumped over the side of the ship and landed steadily on his own pirate ship.

After landing, Xi Yan let out a long sigh of relief and remarked, "Home is definitely the most comfortable place."

Usopp glanced helplessly at Xi Yan upon hearing this; Bartolomeo would be heartbroken if he heard such words.

"Luffy, how are you?"

"We couldn't find them," Luffy said. "They must have already gone up."

He searched the entire cabin, but couldn't find any trace of his companions.

"Let's go up then." Xi Yan looked up at the enormous elephant leg and said, "I reckon that thigh will move again in a bit."

"Let's go then!" Luffy grinned, "I can't wait to go on an adventure in Zou."

A country where people live on the backs of elephants must be incredibly interesting!

"Merry." Xi Yan turned to look at Merry and said, "Use your abilities to send the pirate ship up."

"Clear!"

Merry chuckled, then rushed out of the pirate ship and began using the Power of Wind to lift the ship up little by little.

"Gentlemen!" Bartolomeo shouted, watching the pirate ships gradually pull away. "Is there anything else we're missing?"

"We don't need any more."

Franky waved and shouted, "We have everything here."

"OK."

Bartolomeo nodded, and then tears streamed down his face uncontrollably.

"While I'd love to go with you all to pay my respects to the other members of the Straw Hat Pirates, it wouldn't be right to disturb your adventures."

"But it's okay, our happiness index is already off the charts..."

"None of us will disgrace the Straw Hat Grand Fleet; we will all work hard to improve our strength."

"If I am fortunate enough to be of help to you seniors at that time, please be sure to give me your autographs!"

"Wow!"

Finally, Bartolomeo couldn't hold back his tears any longer, and they started flowing freely.

"Luffy- senpai, I will definitely work hard to become stronger!"

Luffy.

Franky glanced at the pirate ship to the side and said, "Bartolomeo seems to be saying something to you."

"Barto."

Upon hearing this, Luffy smiled and glanced at Bartolomeo's pirate ship, saying, "Speaking of which, we haven't properly thanked them yet."

"What 'Barto '?" Usopp said speechlessly, "It's Bartolomeo!"

Unfortunately, these words meant nothing to Luffy.

"Hey, Barto!" Luffy called out with a laugh, "See you later!"

Thank you for bringing us here!

"Huh?"

Bartolomeo, who had just been crawling and crying, suddenly stood up straight and looked excitedly at Luffy, who was smiling at him in the distance Luffy, and said, "Was... was that me calling my name just now?"

"Yes, boss!"

The younger brothers shouted excitedly.

"This is the first time Luffy- senpai has called me that!" Bartolomeo cried out, "I'm so honored!"

"Great, boss!"

It's such a great honor to be remembered by Luffy- senpai!!

Bartolomeo nodded, then shouted excitedly, "Luffy- senpai, we should be thanking you!"

Be careful on the road!

Goodbye, everyone!

"Profound!"

Tears streamed down Bartolomeo's and the others' faces, their expressions increasingly agitated.

Luffy- senpai is actually concerned about their safety... They are so honored!

"Wow!"

Listening to the loud noise below, Zoro shook his head helplessly. These guys really have boundless energy.

"Boss, Luffy and the others have left..."

Watching the pirate ship recede into the distance, Gambia turned to Bartolomeo and said, "Let's go too, or this elephant will start moving again."

If they don't leave quickly, they might be washed away by the spray from the elephants.

"Okay, let's go."

Bartolomeo wiped away his tears, then said loudly, "My comrades, we cannot let our predecessors down."

"From today onward, give it your all, a hundred times the effort! You absolutely cannot tarnish the Straw Hat Grand Fleet's reputation!"

"Profound!"

Gambia and the others immediately roared, their expressions growing more excited than the last.

Joining the Straw Hat Grand Fleet was indeed a great honor for them.

In order not to let down the Straw Hat Pirates, they must become stronger so that they can be of use in future battles.

They didn't want to be a burden!

"Set off!"

"Profound!"