Meanwhile, at Shakky's Rip-Off Bar in the 13th GR of the Sabaody Archipelago.
The Straw Hat Pirates followed Hachi, Camie, and Pappag through the bar's front door. Under the dim lights, Shakky, dressed in black leather, was wiping a glass with a cigarette between her lips. As she watched the group enter, a playful smile curled her lips.
"Well, well, what rare guests. Straw Hat Luffy, the great pirate with a bounty of 300 million Beli, and his companions. Welcome."
Luffy's eyes went wide at once. He leaned up to the counter and looked at Shakky curiously. "Huh? You know us?"
"Of course I do." Shakky set down the glass and blew a smoke ring. "You turned Enies Lobby upside down and utterly humiliated the World Government. Who on the seas doesn't know the Straw Hat Pirates now?"
Nami stepped forward and got straight to the point. "We're here to find Mr. Rayleigh. We heard he's the best coating craftsman here. We'd like him to coat our ship so we can go to Fish-Man Island."
"Rayleigh..." Shakky smiled and spread her hands. "That old man's movements are unpredictable. He often runs off to gamble, and sometimes he doesn't come back for ten days or half a month. But you're in luck. He only went out yesterday, so he should be back soon."
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief at that. As long as they could find Rayleigh, they could get their ship coated without trouble and head to Fish-Man Island.
Sanji ordered drinks for everyone. Usopp and Chopper gathered around Pappag, asking curiously about Fish-Man Island. Robin sat by the window, leafing through an old book from the bar, while Zoro leaned against the wall, resting with his eyes closed. Only Luffy lay draped over the counter, pestering Shakky with