Just as the Celestial Dragon Saint Echarri followed Mayor Iceburg toward the shipyard, a small sailing ship slowly approached the harbor of Water 7 across the calm sea, like a lone skiff.
Chopper stood at the bow, his body having undergone a remarkable transformation. His originally adorable reindeer appearance had become a hulking mass of muscle-Muscle Reindeer Form. He steadily steered the Going Merry, carefully bringing her toward shore.
At last, the Going Merry docked safely in the harbor, right beside the Celestial Dragon's ship.
As soon as the ship came to a stop, Luffy rushed excitedly to the bow like a child. His eyes widened as he stared in amazement at the luxurious vessel before him, unable to hold back an exclamation. "Whoa! What a fancy ship!"
Nami followed close behind, her gaze completely drawn to the jewels embedded in the ship. The dazzling gems gleamed so brightly in the sunlight that she could barely keep her eyes open.
"Yeah! I wonder if those jewels are real. I really want to pry some off!" Nami murmured to herself, the light in her eyes growing more fervent.
Unlike Luffy and Nami, however, Liu Qing stood to one side with a sharp gaze. He first scrutinized the large ship, then turned his attention to the street. Everyone there was kneeling on the ground, afraid to raise their heads, and no one spoke.
At the end of the street stood a short man wearing a fishbowl helmet. Behind him followed twenty people dressed in black suits and ties, with white masks over their faces. They were clearly members of CP0.
Watching this scene, Liu Qing's lips curved slightly into an almost imperceptible smile.
"Did they come to deliver the More-More Fruit to me? I never expected a surprise like this from arriving