Royal families from countries all over the world gradually arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago over the months following the New Year.
The Sabaody Archipelago had always been one of the most prosperous and bustling places in the world. Now, it had gathered some of the most powerful people in the world.
All manner of lavishly decorated ships filled the docks of the Sabaody Archipelago. On shore, reporters from various newspapers held up cameras, documenting the nobles and royalty arriving from every corner of the world.
For ordinary people, this was an exceedingly rare opportunity to see the royalty of the member nations.
Some locals of the Sabaody Archipelago frequently gathered at the harbor as well, crowding together as they peered toward the docks, hoping to catch a glimpse of kings from countries they had never even heard of before.
"They say even Ryugu Palace will be attending this World Conference!"
"We might get to see the king of Fish-Man Island! I wonder what he looks like. The wife of the merfolk king must be the most beautiful fish-man on Fish-Man Island, right?"
It was noon when a ship happened to sail into the harbor and dock at the pier. The spectators watched the vessel out at sea and immediately began discussing it with great interest.
Mermaids.
Even in the world of the Pirate King, creatures like mermaids were little more than a "legend" to most ordinary people.
Most had only heard of them and had never seen one in person. Sanji was far from the only "pervert" who fantasized about and yearned for such beautiful, unknown creatures.
"Fish-men..."
"I really want to see one with my own eyes."
"Look, they're coming down!"
As the two spoke, a long wooden gangway had already been lowered from the ship in the distance.