While the various powers were all heading toward the Palico Research Commission because of the news Doflamingo and the CP Agents had spread, the targets of all that attention were still sailing leisurely across the sea.
As usual, Xie Wen had taken advantage of the rare fine weather to set up a lounge chair on deck, basking in the sun while petting Sanji Meow in his arms.
Much to Xie Wen's regret, Robin had never worn her maid outfit again since that day. She was currently doing much the same as him, except that she was holding Shalmeow, who was wearing a maid outfit.
Unlike Robin, who had little interest in maid outfits, Shalmeow liked that sort of clothing very much. She had even designed and tailored several maid outfits in different styles herself...
It had left Sanji Meow a little anemic lately.
Between Xie Wen's and Robin's lounge chairs stood a small three-legged table, laden with drinks and snacks Sanji Meow had carefully prepared...
They could hardly have been more relaxed.
The other members aboard were equally free of tension. Meow Jūshirō and Suika Meow had just finished sparring and were having a few drinks with Link Meow and Hua Mei Meow.
The two little ones, Klee Meow and Ai Haibara Meow, had huddled together and seemed to be planning something for Dudusi, the Wirebug bracer. After hearing their discussion, Meowrah also put down the Guardian core she had been adjusting and went over to join in.
The only one doing anything serious was Shirahoshi, who was practicing combat under Jinx Meow's guidance.
Of course, to Jinx Meow, this was merely some playful roughhousing in her spare time.
Just as the alternating purrs of Sanji Meow and Shalmeow, along with the rare bright sunshine, were making Xie Wen drowsy,