A Chance Encounter in the Kingdom of Luxury

After leaving Goa Kingdom, Dawn set out on his journey to the Grand Line. That day, he chose to make a brief stop in a country in the East Blue.

High above, the Davy Avenger hovered among the clouds like a silent behemoth.

Inside the captain's cabin, light streamed through the porthole, illuminating Viola's focused face.

She cleverly formed OK signs before her eyes with both hands and activated the Glint-Glint Fruit's power. Her deep eyes seemed to become two invisible, penetrating beams, effortlessly passing through the massive hull of the Davy Avenger, sweeping past the thick clouds, and finally landing precisely on the island below.

"The island below has a distinctive architectural style. Several merchant ships are docked at the harbor, and their flags bear golden boot emblems..."

Viola recounted everything she saw in clear, calm tones.

Nami had already spread out a nautical chart of the East Blue beside her. Her finger moved rapidly across the map, and she quickly identified the location based on Viola's description.

"That's right. This is Boot Kingdom, a world-famous fashion kingdom."

"Are there any noteworthy targets on the island?"

Dawn lounged lazily in a comfortable recliner, his gaze casually resting on the ceiling, his tone carrying a hint of indifference.

Viola's gaze swept across the entire island like a searchlight, from the bustling streets of the royal capital to the tranquil countryside, before finally settling on the harbor.

"Everything is normal. The only thing worth noting is a pirate ship docked at the harbor. Its hull looks somewhat old, but its pirate flag is very conspicuous—a blond skull with two crossed axes behind it."

The moment she finished speaking, Stussy, who had been organizing and analyzing intelligence, immediately looked up from her stack of documents and spoke sharply.

"If I remember correctly,