Walking into the Trap

After bidding farewell to Koby and Ace, Luffy and his group left the Moby Dick.

Based on the information Koby had provided, the Thousand Sunny sailed through the New World at top speed and found Zou's mobile fortress in less than three days.

After docking the ship in the outer waters, they used the Den Den Mushi Koby had also given them to make a call to that person, then began waiting in silence.

"They still haven't been beaten down by reality enough. Young people these days really don't know their place."

Vrom watched the young Marine admiral calmly blow on the steam at the rim of his teacup. With an amused expression, he spoke softly to the hostile-looking pirates, completely unaware that he himself was actually about the same age as the pirate captain across from him.

"Hmph, cut the crap. Do you dare fight me?

"If I win, let Ace and his companions go. If I lose, do whatever you want with me!"

The calm look on Long Yi's face made Luffy's anger flare. He had rushed here from the Moby Dick without rest, day and night.

Taking a step forward, he spoke fiercely and raised his fist in provocation.

"Your brain doesn't work, and there isn't anyone smart on your ship either?

"Heh, such a stupid decision, and none of them tried to stop you?"

Ignoring Luffy's words, Long Yi swept his gaze behind the Straw Hat. Fixing his eyes on Usopp and the others, who looked as if they were facing a great enemy while forcing themselves to remain calm, he suddenly smiled and gently shook his head.

"The captain's decision is absolute."

Others might have felt fear before Yatogami Long Yi, but Roronoa Zoro would not. Or rather, perhaps he had already rid himself of