The Straw Hat Grand Fleet Is Formed

"Straw Hat! I have four Giant mercenary companions! Together, we're going to unite all the Giants!" Hajrudin looked at Luffy, his eyes brimming with confidence. "We'll revive the Giant Warrior Pirates that once shook the world!"

"Huh?"

"Our Yonta Maria Grand Fleet has fifty-six ships in all! We're sure to be useful!" Orlumbus declared proudly.

"Useful?"

"Luffyland! Our chief has given his approval! Please let us join too!" Leo refused to be outdone. Though he was much smaller than the others, he was certain he and his companions would not lose to anyone.

"Join?"

"I was undefeated in official tournaments, but I wouldn't dare call myself a champion in the pirate world..." Ideo's eyes burned with fighting spirit.

"I've decided to set sail with Ideo..." Bluegilly nodded. "The two of us are bound to make waves!"

"Hey! What about us? You haven't forgotten us, have you, brother?" Abdullah and Jeet kicked up a fuss. They were the weakest of the bunch, but they had no intention of being ignored.

"I'll board this guy's ship..." Suleiman casually pointed at Cavendish beside him, looking utterly indifferent. Neither his words nor his gesture showed any respect.

"If I let you aboard, you have to call me captain!" Cavendish snapped. "And you!" He pointed at Luffy. "Remember, I'm your senior. I may have decided to support you, but I won't give up the top spot in popularity!"

"What are you guys talking about? Why can't I understand any of it?" Luffy tilted his head. He had no idea why the people he had fought alongside were saying all this.

"We all came to the same conclusion during our days at the palace..." Orlumbus explained. "Let me lay it out. Oh, and we drew lots to decide the order."

"First, the Beautiful Pirates, seventy-five strong,