Bang—
A dull boom exploded.
Luffy had just spotted a huge stone tablet falling straight from the sky, when it landed squarely on top of him.
Naruto's eyelids twitched as he watched. This plot had gone completely off the rails.
And sitting atop the enormous stone tablet was a man with blue-green hair.
" heh-heh, Luffy. Long time no see."
"It's been so long since we last met. How have you been?"
Below, Buggy could not help raising his thumb.
"Heh-heh, Cabaji, you did well this time."
"You really haven't let me down. As expected of the elite talent at my side."
"You really know how to get things done."
"Look, this time Luffy is going to be publicly executed by us."
"He can't move at all now."
Next, he could even die in the same place as the former Pirate King.
"Heh-heh, that's their honor."
"Just thinking about it is incredibly exciting. This is the most satisfying outcome for us."
Buggy grinned from ear to ear.
Luffy shook his body frantically.
Luffy was probably done for this time.
But he discovered that under the pressure of the stone tablet, he could not move at all.
His face was filled with intense pain.
It was as if none of the things he did next would have any effect whatsoever.
Nami stood to the side, frowning as she watched the air above.
"Something's not right. This drop in air pressure is extremely abnormal."
"This is the first time I've encountered such a strange way of descending."
"If I'm not mistaken, a storm should be coming very soon."
"Also, if I'm not mistaken, it may very well be heading straight for this island."
"Naruto... if we don't hurry back to the ship, I'm afraid things will become very bad."
"This storm is