Tsugikuni Yoriichi's warship, the Dawn, docked at a harbor in the Alabasta Kingdom.
The people onshore were all curious about this unusually designed warship. They stopped what they were doing and looked toward the great vessel in the harbor.
The Dawn's design differed from the standard warships of Marine Headquarters. Its long, sleek hull and metallic paintwork were technological marvels rarely seen in this era.
At a time when most people still widely used wooden sailing ships, the fully metal Dawn was simply an epoch-making creation. At the same time, it had gradually become Tsugikuni Yoriichi's signature. As his fame grew, more and more people came to recognize the ship's design.
"That ship—that's Tsugikuni Yoriichi's ship!"
Someone on the shore recognized the warship, and news of Tsugikuni Yoriichi's vessel entering port spread wildly throughout the Alabasta Kingdom.
The appearance of Tsugikuni Yoriichi, the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, in the Alabasta Kingdom was undoubtedly a major event.
Although they did not know the purpose of Yoriichi's visit, the moment his warship appeared in the harbor, the underground forces throughout the Alabasta Kingdom were struck with terror.
This was a summer island with a scorching climate. Even by the coast, the air one breathed was warm.
Yoriichi appeared at the bow in a short-sleeved shirt. With both hands resting on the railing, he looked inland and ordered Momonga beside him, "Momonga, send people ashore to purchase supplies and prepare to receive the prisoners."
"We won't be staying on this island for long. Once we take aboard the prisoners, we'll head to Enies Lobby."
Tsugikuni Yoriichi's purpose in coming here was not merely to inspect the Alabasta Kingdom. If Marine Headquarters' power structure was to function smoothly, Enies Lobby also had to be brought under their control. There could be no mistakes