The atmosphere could rub off on people.
Even Gaban had not felt this way in a long time.
Before he knew it, he was missing the happy days he had spent with his companions in the Roger Pirates.
Redfield enjoyed his wine alone in a corner.
He did not actually like such noisy surroundings.
But at the banquet, most people's hearts were filled with joy, and hearing those inner voices instead made him feel happy.
The Liger Mammoth gnawed on the carcasses of Sea Kings as well, raising his two long trunks toward the sky and trumpeting in excitement.
Among the great pirates, "Beasts" Kaido and "Overlord Dragon" Zack were competing to see who could drink more.
"Demon King" Nash and the great pirate Ochoku also set aside their differences.
At the very least, here on Blood War Island, they were still comrades until this war officially ended.
Once they returned to their respective territories, their changing positions would make them enemies again.
Opportunities like this were few and far between.
Even after the previous bloody war, they had never held a banquet like this.
The circumstances had changed.
The last time they had felt this familiar feeling was over a decade ago, after the God Valley War ended and they returned to Hachinosu.
If they held a banquet now, would the World Government not seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack?
Of course not, and they were not afraid of war either.
They had already decided on a ceasefire. If the World Government refused to respect it, they would not mind fighting another battle.
As they recovered, the advantage the World Government had built up would shrink considerably.
Meanwhile, outside Blood War Island.
Blood War Island had undergone earth-shattering changes compared to its prewar state.
Under the destructive