Collision / Franky Just Sounds Better

The surrounding waters held more than just the mother and son. Pirates and local civilians were mixed in among them.

Water 7 had always been a place where all sorts mingled.

"—?!!"

The passengers nearby jolted in alarm and urged their Bulls away from the pair.

Madmen!

Those two were fucking mad!

"It's Weevil! The guy who claims he's Whitebeard's son!"

Someone recognized Weevil and started shouting.

"He really does look like him, especially that mustache. It's identical!"

"But he's just as dim-witted as the rumors say!"

"Shh! Keep your voice down. Didn't you see how vicious he looked just now? He might twist your head off and use it as a chamber pot!"

"—?!"

Remembering his astonishing record, the nearby pirates began to tremble. They kept changing course, trying to avoid the mother and son.

Clearly, the World Government was building up Weevil's reputation.

Zephyr had faded from public view long ago, and no reporters had covered that battle.

Even if anyone knew about it, word could only spread within a small circle.

The sea was vast, after all.

It was just the World Government's usual trick.

First, they spread word of their target's exploits.

Once the Marines placed a hefty bounty on Weevil, they could officially announce him as a Shichibukai.

Though Weevil had yet to receive the notice.

Collision ### After several days at sea, the White Hou finally reached the waters around Water 7.

"So that's the Sea Train? It really is..."

On the deck,

Ain rose excitedly onto her toes to get a better look. After a long pause, she finally found the word: "Magnificent!"

Neat lengths of track ran between the islands. A train belching black smoke and sounding its whistle clattered along them.

The Sea Train!

Even Atlas, who had seen all kinds