The last two islands in the South Blue had little that was special about them. Much like Loguetown, they simply had more pirates gathered there and a somewhat higher overall economic level.
And as Xie Wen lit up the final island, his Map progress successfully passed 75%. A new blue Summon Ticket (1/3) naturally appeared among the pages of the Hunter's Notes, accompanied by that familiar white light.
But...
One ticket from the South Blue, one from the North Blue... did that mean he would only get the remaining ticket after exploring 75% of the Grand Line?
Wasn't collecting tickets for this blue Summon Ticket's Standard Pool a little too difficult?
Xie Wen grumbled about his stingy cheat once again, but he did not particularly mind. There were still so many limited pools from Devil Fruits and Famous Swords to pull from, after all. He hardly needed the cats from this one Standard Pool.
After putting away the notes and Summon Ticket, Xie Wen and the others immediately sailed the Toot Toot Forward toward Reverse Mountain once again.
"So this is Reverse Mountain? It's so much fun, meow!"
Hua Mei Meow lay on Xie Wen's shoulder, calling out cheerfully into the sea breeze.
The other cats seeing this sight for the first time were all shouting and exclaiming too... except Link Meow.
(=ω=)
Still, judging by the little leopard cat's movements and expression, he was clearly very excited too.
"What a magnificent sight. Would you care to join me for a drink, Lord Xie Wen, meow?" Meow Jūshirō let himself go for once, raising his flask in invitation.
Xie Wen thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Although this was not his first time seeing such a scene, it still set his heart surging.
"Pour me a cup