The main island was packed with all kinds of buildings.
Every one of them looked like a courthouse, but they were nothing more than decorations. There was no one inside at all, because none of the prisoners escorted here needed any so-called trial.
They would be sent straight across the Bridge of Hesitation to the great prison beyond the Gates of Justice, or escorted to Marine Headquarters.
Although Enies Lobby bore the name of justice, it was really just the face the World Government showed to the outside world, a symbol of absolute justice. Any prisoner who came here would never be able to leave again.
Yet at this moment, the second gate protecting the World Government's facade—the gate leading from the front island to the main island—had been opened. A large crowd had gathered here, including Marines and World Government soldiers.
Unlike the Marines, however, these soldiers directly under the World Government were all dressed in black uniforms and black caps.
Facing them was a group of fierce-looking burly men in bizarre clothing: Water 7's infamous gang, the Franky Family.
Whether they were Marines, World Government soldiers, or members of the Franky Family... all of them stood dumbfounded, staring at the smoke rising from the scene and the Sea Train that had made its entrance by smashing a giant flat.
"What happened?" Everyone looked stunned. But... most of them gazed at the fallen giant with pity. This powerful giant had only just gotten back on his feet.
Only to suffer a disaster that had literally fallen from the sky... Judging by that hit, it had hurt like hell.
The Franky Family, meanwhile, all looked anxiously at the Sea Train that was constantly belching smoke. "Hey, they flew in like that... are the people inside okay?"
After all, aside from