After Rubick and the other two talked things over, the ship slowly came to a stop. Beside a stretch of gently flowing river, Luffy announced, "Everyone, we're spending the night here!"
Nami looked at the Log Pose. "We don't have much choice. Who knows when it'll finish recording the magnetic field?"
They dropped anchor, and the group soon went ashore.
From the welcoming crowd, a man over six feet tall stepped forward carrying a saxophone.
"Welco—"
As though his throat were bothering him, Uncle cleared it. "Ahem. Ma-ma-ma-ma-ma-ma~"
"Welcome, everyone. My name is Igaram, and I'm the mayor of Whiskey Peak."
After introducing himself, he told them about Whiskey Peak. "Our town is famous for its wine and music. Hospitality is our proud tradition."
To show just how hospitable they were, Igaram got straight to the point. "Our wine is as endless as the sea. Would you let us hold a banquet tonight to welcome you?"
The crowd chimed in, determined to get the Straw Hat Pirates to stay.
"We'd love to!"
Luffy, Usopp, and Sanji even broke into an awkward dance on the spot. They looked so delighted that anyone watching might have thought they'd found treasure.
Nami covered her forehead. "Three idiots!"
Then she turned to Rubick and pleaded, "Uncle, could you take me home?"
Rubick put an arm around her shoulders and followed Luffy and the others. "Don't worry. You have to keep looking forward."
Tears streamed down Nami's face as she turned to Zoro. "Zoro, we're the only two normal people left."
"But I think having some wine tonight sounds pretty good."
Nami felt herself falling apart. I want to go home!
Igaram called out to the crowd, "Everyone, get the banquet started! Show our guests from afar how welcoming we are!"
The crowd hurried off