"Wasn't Dressrosa our original destination?" Jinbe asked in confusion.
Hikaru's eyes rolled as he said leisurely, "That's right. Dressrosa was the original purpose of this trip, but now our goal has extended further. We need to make plans! If there's going to be a follow-up to something, we have to lay the groundwork first."
Jinbe nodded as if he understood. Law, standing nearby, was still excited. Ever since Uchiha Hikaru had made it clear that they were heading to Dressrosa, Law had been unable to hide the joy on his face.
"Hm?" Hikaru suddenly frowned in the middle of the conversation and looked ahead. "Heh, our whereabouts have been exposed."
Everyone followed Hikaru's gaze, unable to help grumbling inwardly. We sailed here openly the entire way, didn't we? When did we ever hide?
A rapidly spinning black shadow approached from the distant sky. Just as it neared the airspace above the Konoha, a series of crackling sounds rang out. Everyone saw clearly that a pretty young woman stood atop a fat, round-headed man. Weapons suddenly unfolded all over her body, and she raised her hand and fired wildly at the people aboard the Konoha.
Hikaru recognized them at a glance. They were Doflamingo's officers. He had not even reached Dressrosa yet, and Doflamingo had already sent people to test him.
"ROOM!"
Law leaped into the air, drawing his long sword with a sharp ring. A hemispherical barrier shielded everyone, and the instant all the ammunition entered the range of Law's Devil Fruit ability, it froze in midair.
"You've got some skills!" Baby5 called down from the sky, praising Law loudly. "Long time no see. Is this how you treat me?"
Law gave a cold laugh and stood in front of Hikaru. "Get lost. I might be able to beg our