Egghead Island.
On a wide street,
Just as Sephiroth and Bonney were chatting idly, a P-III Pacifista wearing a guard uniform with the word "POLICE" emblazoned across its chest suddenly appeared on the street in the distance.
At the sight of it, Bonney immediately stopped stuffing food into her mouth. Tears welled in her eyes as she hurried toward the Pacifista.
"Dad! It's me, Bonney..."
Hearing Bonney's slightly choked cry, the Pacifista reacted at once. It turned to look at her and rushed over.
"Dad, I missed you so much!"
Bonney spread her arms, preparing to throw herself into his embrace for a father-daughter reunion.
However...
"Pirate Jewelry Bonney detected. Bounty: 140 million Belly. Commencing arrest immediately!"
A cold, emotionless mechanical voice came from the Pacifista's mouth.
At the same time, a viscous liquid rapidly extended from its open right hand and lashed toward Bonney.
Caught completely off guard, she had no time to dodge and was directly wrapped from head to toe in the sticky liquid. Her body immediately fell into a weakened state, and her appearance reverted from that of a mature woman to a little girl.
After enveloping Bonney, the viscous liquid quickly expanded and inflated into a round bubble. No matter how she punched at it, she could not break through the barrier of the bubble shield and return outside.
The Pacifista then extended its right hand, ready to push the bubble toward Egghead Island's detention center.
"Please wait. That pirate is my prisoner, so I can't let you take her away. Release her."
As he spoke, Sephiroth stepped in front of the Pacifista and blocked its path.
"Database identity verification complete. Marine Vice Admiral Karl D. Sephiroth..."
"No, I'm a Marine Admiral, all right? Marine Headquarters already announced it!"
With a speechless expression, Sephiroth pointed