World Travel and Battle Memories

The White Shell sailed steadily across the waters of the Grand Line.

The prehistoric island known as Little Garden had already been left behind.

On deck, the sea breeze carried a salty, damp scent as it brushed across the young faces.

Ginny leaned over the rail and looked back at Paradise, now reduced to a tiny speck on the horizon.

Her eyes still held traces of awe and yearning.

"A country filled entirely with giants..."

"Just thinking about it feels unbelievable. It would be wonderful if I could see Elbaf with my own eyes someday."

"Hee, exactly!"

Ivankov stood beside her and nodded vigorously, his face full of excitement.

"Buildings that tower into the clouds, wine cups bigger than houses, and Treasure Tree Adam stretching beyond sight! Just thinking about it gets my blood pumping!"

Ginny turned to look at Kuma, who sat quietly nearby.

"Kuma, what about you? Would you be curious about a giant kingdom like that?"

Kuma paused, then raised his head. The clear sky and ocean reflected in his eyes.

After a moment, he nodded gently, his voice mild.

"Yeah. If I could travel all over the world... I'd definitely want to see a place like that."

"Not just a kingdom of giants, either. There's Fish-Man Island, Sky Island, and that elephant tens of thousands of meters tall, with the Mink Tribe living on its back, like Lin Nuo told us about."

"...This world is so big."

"That's right! Exactly!" Ivankov suddenly leaped in front of them, throwing his arms wide.

"So, I have a super~~ amazing proposal!"

Ginny and Kuma both looked at him.

"When we're all grown up! When we're stronger!" Ivankov's eyes sparkled.

"The three of us should travel the world together! Without relying on Lin Nuo—we'll do it ourselves!"

"We'll see countries