As the world grew tenser by the day,
Houka's family and Rocks's family somehow still had time to travel and have fun.
And they were doing it on World Government territory.
Their destination was a remote island in the first half of Paradise on the Grand Line.
"All right, Presley, you can get back to your mission."
Under Presley's resentful gaze, Houka sent him off to continue searching for Omatsuri Island.
Alice did at least insist that her cousin Presley eat with them before letting him return to work.
Presley also got a chance to play with his nephew Teach.
But his two nieces remained in Rocks's arms the whole time, so he never got to hold the twins.
Under pressure from Houka and Rocks, Presley hurried away from Treasure Beast Island to finish his work.
"What a peaceful, lovely island!"
Magnolia (Uzumaki Erza) ran across the green grass, holding her two red-haired sons by the hands.
Untouched by humans, Treasure Beast Island had retained its pristine beauty.
Most of its rare beasts were gentle, good-natured creatures.
"There's even a natural barrier of cloud and mist around the island."
Holding her son, Tsuru gazed at the strange sight over the sea. No wonder no humans had ever settled here.
"Father, where's that Kirin Lion that rivals a Mythical Zoan?"
Kamui, Ryuma, and Katakuri could hardly wait to set out and take down the Kirin Lion.
It would also let them put the results of their training to the test!
Seven-year-old Kamui and Ryuma, along with five-year-old Katakuri, felt ready to stand on their own.
Little Lu Ya, only two or three years old, kept clinging to his three older brothers, determined to go adventuring with them.
He was less interested in playing with Shamrock and Shanks, who were closer to