Outside Mont Blanc Cricket's house, several monkey-like pirates came running, shouting from a distance, "Something's wrong!"
"What happened?"
Mont Blanc Cricket and the others looked battered, but Shandora hadn't killed any of them. They still felt awful, though. Someone had taken over their home.
One of the pirates said, "Another group of pirates showed up, and..."
"And what? Are they here to cause trouble too?"
The pirate said, "It's the Straw Hat Pirates we met this morning. They're the other companions of the guy inside."
Masira brightened at once. "We're saved! Let's find those pirates and get them to rescue him."
They had all seen Rubick in handcuffs.
Masira said worriedly, "But even the man with a billion-berry bounty got caught. Can his companions beat that Witch?"
Just thinking about the Witch was terrifying. She moved incredibly fast, could step through the air, and could even kick out flying slashes.
Mont Blanc Cricket had seen enough of the world to keep his head. "They should be fine. Those were probably Seastone Handcuffs. That's why she subdued him so easily."
Mont Blanc Cricket struggled to his feet. "Come on. Let's head to the shore."
When the Going Merry came within sight of Mont Blanc Cricket's house and pulled in to shore, the Straw Hat Pirates found the Saruyama Alliance waiting eagerly for them.
"Hey, Masira! We meet again!"
Luffy spotted Masira from his favorite seat and was genuinely glad to see him.
Masira called out at once, "Come down! Are you looking for your companion—the man with a billion-berry bounty?"
The Straw Hat Pirates' eyes lit up. Masira clearly knew something.
Luffy jumped straight down onto the shore. Zoro and Chopper hurried to row the Going Merry in so she could dock safely.
Everyone went ashore. Luffy plainly couldn't wait.
Masira