Beneath the massive arched gate, the Going Merry slowly sailed into the bustling port city.
Loguetown.
This place was known as the "Town of the Beginning and the End," because the man who had once possessed everything in this world—the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger—
Had been born here, and had also been executed here.
The moment they docked, the clamor of people and the prosperous streets rushed to greet them.
"Whoa! I'm the man who'll become the Pirate King!!"
The instant Luffy stepped onto land, his eyes locked onto the towering execution platform in the center of town. He shouted excitedly and charged off ahead of everyone else.
"I'm going to see the execution platform!!"
"That idiot..."
Nami sighed helplessly, then slung her bag over her shoulder. "I'm going to buy some clothes suited for the Grand Line's climate."
"Me too! Me too! This great captain is going to stock up on equipment!" Usopp hurried after her.
"Then I'll go buy ingredients. I hear the seafood market here is excellent." Sanji adjusted his tie and gracefully stepped off the ship.
Seeing that everyone had made their plans, Victor casually grabbed Karasu Clay from his shoulder and tossed him at Nami like a sandbag.
"Caw?!" Clay flapped frantically in midair.
Victor watched Nami catch Clay, then turned around and called out to Zoro, who was about to head in the opposite direction.
"Hey, moss-head. Where are you going?"
"Obviously, the weapon shop." Zoro pointed ahead. "Two of my swords are broken. I need replacements."
"The weapon shop is definitely in town."
Victor pointed in the exact opposite direction and sighed.
"Forget it. I'll go with you. If I let you wander off alone, you'll probably still be circling the same spot by the time we leave Loguetown."
"Shut up! I