In episode 489, he raised a hand to wipe his face, only to find that tears had long since blurred his vision.
Zoro leaned against the railing, remembering countless mornings spent practicing swordsmanship on the deck, while the Going Merry gently swayed with his breathing.
Robin gazed at the ship amid the flames, her fingers absently rubbing the corner of her coat.
Although she had not spent as much time with the Going Merry as Luffy and the others had, she was still moved by the emotion. After all, what pirate cared so deeply for their ship?
In her heart, the Going Merry had become another precious companion.
Luffy knelt at the bow, letting the flames scorch his cheeks.
He remembered the first time he had seen the Going Merry, when Usopp had excitedly introduced every detail of the ship to him. He remembered how, on Sky Island, the Going Merry had carried them through the clouds. He remembered the countless banquets held on deck, everyone singing and dancing around the bonfire.
Thank you, Going Merry. Thank you so much!
Just then, the burning ship let out a crisp sound. A gentle white light rose from the cabin, condensing amid the flames into a slender figure.
The Going Merry's ship spirit wore a white dress as it stepped onto the burning deck.
Don't cry, everyone!
Everyone was stunned. Even Franky stood there dumbfounded, staring wide-eyed at the ship spirit before him.
Ah!
Ship spirits were a legend. Only ships deeply cherished by their crews could give birth to one.
Franky had never expected the legend to be true.
Usopp suddenly raised his head, remembering the blurry figure repairing the ship on Sky Island. He had never imagined it had been the Going Merry's ship spirit.
The next second, Usopp's tears