Arrival in the New World, Another Battle with Hawk-Eye

Sea Circle Calendar 1531, June 16

New World waters.

David's Revenge cleaved through the waves, sailing steadily across the seas of the New World.

Inside the captain's cabin, sunlight streamed through the windows, filling the entire room.

Nami reclined against the sofa, popped a freshly peeled orange segment into her mouth, and waved the chart in her hand.

"Risky Red Island, Mystoria Island, Raijin Island—these are the three starting islands of the New World. Which one are you planning to choose?"

Dawn stood before the porthole, watching the churning sea outside. He rubbed his chin and made his decision without much hesitation.

"Raijin Island. Its environment is unique. It is shrouded in thunderclouds year-round, and its lightning element is incredibly dense. It might offer some insight into Devil Fruit Awakening for you and Enel."

Nami's eyes instantly lit up. She even forgot to eat her orange, hurriedly jumping up from the sofa and moving to Dawn's side. She linked her arm through his, her eyes curling into crescents as she smiled.

"Hehe, with so many sisters around you, it can't have been easy to remember me."

"I've always treated everyone fairly."

Dawn chuckled and lowered his head to kiss her.

The weather in the New World had always been mercurial, changing at a moment's notice.

David's Revenge had only been sailing toward Raijin Island for a little over ten minutes when the relatively calm sea suddenly changed.

Dark clouds filled the sky. Black clouds like spilled ink instantly blanketed the heavens. A biting cold wind howled past, followed by an overwhelming avalanche that crashed down from the clouds.

This was the New World's extreme weather. Even the most experienced old pirates could suffer shipwreck and death from a single moment of carelessness.

But to David's Revenge, this was not