As they waited, a shout suddenly came from the sky.
Then, everyone's attention was drawn toward the source of the voice overhead.
Above the plaza, a blue-and-white streak of light dove down at high speed.
"Sorry to keep you waiting!"
Ginny was the first to cry out. "Oh! It's Lin Nuo!"
In the blink of an eye, Lin Nuo landed in the plaza. He nodded to Ginny, signaling for the others to wait a moment.
Then his gaze swept over Whitebeard, Roger, and the others as he spoke solemnly. "Everyone, I've spoken with King Neptune. The gates of Ryugu Palace are open!"
"Next, I'll tell you everything you want to know, everything you don't want to know, and why I came to this island."
He raised a hand and pointed toward Ryugu Palace.
"Get ready and follow me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he rose into the air again and descended toward Fisher Tiger.
He landed in front of Fisher Tiger, bent down, and whispered a few words into his ear.
After listening, Fisher Tiger nodded solemnly.
Lin Nuo patted him on the shoulder, took to the air again, waved at everyone in the plaza, and flew toward Ryugu Palace first.
"Let's go!"
Ginny was the first to follow.
She grabbed Kuma and Ivankov and started running toward Ryugu Palace.
"Lin Nuo, wait for us!"
They had been the first to follow Lin Nuo, and they were also the quickest to follow him now.
Next came every member of the Whitebeard Pirates. Not a single one hesitated as they all followed.
Seeing this, Roger grinned.
"Let's go, brothers!" he shouted, striding forward.
Rayleigh gave Shakky one last look before following.
Gaban, Sambel, and every member of the Roger Pirates followed close behind.
The Kuja Pirates moved as well. Gloriosa