Pirates: Invincible from the Start

Quite a few people lay on the ground.

The old folks leaned against the corners, smoking and chatting, as though they were basking in the sun beneath the eaves rather than trapped in a place of despair beneath Winter Island.

As they looked at Bada, hope flashed in their eyes.

Their king... had returned.

They believed in Bada, believed he would lead them back to the prosperity of the Bass Kingdom.

They dreamed of it and looked forward to it.

Meanwhile, the children in the middle of the floor had fallen asleep with smiles on their faces, their hands resting on their round, full bellies.

But judging by the tear tracks at the corners of their eyes, even though these little ones had happily eaten their fill, their dreams probably wouldn't be so sweet!

After all, they had lost every member of their families!

One could only hope that when these little ones woke up, the Bass Kingdom would have returned to the way it used to be!

Even if that was wishful thinking, it was still hope!

Meanwhile, Bada's men carefully picked up the children one by one and carried them toward the rooms surrounding the open space.

Clearly, even though everyone was happy and had drunk plenty, they hadn't forgotten to put the little ones to bed and tuck them in.

They were all such gentle souls!

How would he treat it?

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill.

Kuta looked at Bada and stood up.

He swayed a little, a red gleam flashing in his eyes as his Observation Haki swept across all of Winter Island, then toward the Freedom.

It would be a disaster if some pirates damaged the Freedom while they were drinking here.

Fortunately, apart from a few minor pests, he sensed no