Inside Truci VI's lavish palace in the Troya Kingdom, chaos reigned.
Countless pirates carried boxes in and out, hauling all kinds of treasures as though they meant to empty the entire palace.
Enel sat at ease on the throne that symbolized the highest authority in the kingdom. Erza, her feet transformed into jet-powered flame thrusters, flew happily around him, admiring the grand murals on the walls even though she could not understand them.
Five people stood before them.
Two belonged to the Thunder God Pirate Crew. They were the two high priests personally appointed by Captain Enel: Griffin Cock, who handled administration, including the operation of the entire pirate ship and scientific matters, and Stuart Wiggins, who handled combat affairs, including recruiting and training fighters and joining battles.
The other three were elderly men chosen by the people of the Troya Kingdom. They were the three most respected citizens and would soon become the country's new leaders.
Since the Thunder God Pirate Crew would be leaving soon, Enel had summoned the three men to give them his final instructions.
"Well, we're leaving this afternoon, and we'll hand this country back to you. We'll take these treasures as payment. Any objections?"
"Of course not, Lord Enel. It's only right."
The three old men knew better than to object and answered in unison.
Enel nodded in satisfaction, then glanced at Griffin Cock. The young man caught his meaning and took a square device from his pocket. It had a small screen on top and a huge spiral shell on the back.
Only then did Enel explain.
"This is a communication device unique to our Rainbow Country: a Den Den Mushi. We won't take your kingdom's treasures for nothing. If anyone comes here and causes trouble in the future, you can use it