The members of the Roy Pirates all stood up.
" Master Tom has been arrested?!"
Tesoro said excitedly,
"That old man was just a shipbuilder!"
Bullet clenched his fist.
" Roy, Master Tom is also our benefactor; he created the Ark Maxim!"
Although Hawk Eyes didn't speak, his gaze sharpened.
Roy's face darkened.
Master Tom, the generous Fish-Man shipwright, not only built a ship for Roger, but also the Ark Maxim for them.
In Roy's heart, he was a respected elder.
" Enies Lobby...?"
Roy stood up, a resolute glint in his eyes.
"Then let's go to Enies Lobby."
" Shakky, Rayleigh, thank you for your hospitality. We should be going now."
Shakky looked at Roy: "Are you going to rescue Tom?"
"Um."
" Enies Lobby is one of the three major institutions of the World Government, and it is heavily guarded."
There's a CP9 resident there, and naval fleets patrolling as well.
So what?
Roy smiled.
"No one can stop me from saving the people I want to save."
He turned around and led his companions toward the door.
The moment he pushed open the door, Rayleigh suddenly spoke:
Roy.
Roy turned around.
Rayleigh raised his glass. "Be careful. It's not far from Marine Headquarters."
Roy paused for a moment, then smiled.
"Oh, don't worry."
The door closed, and the wind chimes tinkled softly.
Inside the bar, Shakky looked at Rayleigh.
"You were... encouraging him just now?"
Rayleigh took a sip of his drink, his eyes deep and thoughtful.
" Shakky, this era needs a storm."
Roger set the stage, but the real climax... may have to be brought to life by these young people.
He looked out the window and Ark Maxim slowly rising into the air, flying towards Enies Lobby.
" Roy, let me see just how far you can shake up this era."
The Ark Maxim pierced the sky, rapidly flying towards Enies Lobby.
The atmosphere in the ship's conference room was heavy.
" Enies Lobby, one of the three major institutions of the World Government "
Also known as the ' Island of Eternal Day ', because it is always daytime on the island.
Stella brought up the information board and projected a structural diagram of Enies Lobby.
"The entire island is divided into four parts: the Front Island, the main island, the Tower of Justice, and the Bridge of Hesitation."
" The Front Island serves as a port and outer defense, with approximately 500 naval and World Government personnel permanently stationed there."
"This island is the courthouse, with a large number of civilian staff and guards."
" The Tower of Justice is the headquarters of CP9 and a place where important prisoners are held."
According to intelligence, Master Tom should be imprisoned there.
" The Bridge of Hesitation connects Enies Lobby and Marine Headquarters. In the event of a large-scale invasion, the naval fleet can provide support via the bridge within ten minutes."
Kyros frowned as he looked at the complex structural diagram.
"With such tight security, how can we rescue them?"
Bullet grinned.
"Why don't we just storm in? Destroy the island, and see how they defend it then."
Hawk Eyes wiped the Black Blade.
"CP9... I've heard they're all masters of the Six Powers, worth a fight."
Roy didn't answer immediately, but instead fell into thought.
Rescue at Enies Lobby
In the original work, it was one of Luffy and his crew's most famous battles.
But at this point in time, the members of CP9 probably weren't as strong as they would be later.
Rob Lucci, Kaku, and others were probably still teenagers.
I wonder if they are now members of CP9.
Even so, Enies Lobby, as an important stronghold of the World Government, should not be underestimated in terms of its defensive capabilities.
We cannot launch a direct attack.
Roy spoke slowly,
"Our goal is to rescue people, not to start a war. If things escalate too much and attract the Marine Admiral, we'll be in trouble."
He looked at Stella.
When will Master Tom's public trial take place?
"Three days later, in the main courtroom on the main island of Enies Lobby."
"Public trial..."
A glint of light flashed in Roy's eyes.
"Then let's wait until the trial to take action."
In public places, although security is tight, the large number of people can easily cause chaos.
Roy stood up and walked to the sea chart.
The plan is as follows--
"First, Stella and Scarlet will be the backup."
The Ark Maxim is anchored in a secluded spot Enies Lobby, ready to assist our evacuation at any time.
"Secondly, Savi, Enel, Pea, Charon, Yamato, the five of you are responsible for creating chaos."
After the trial began, they staged explosions and disturbances on the Front Island to draw the attention of the garrison.
"Third, Kyros, Moria, and Vera, the three of you will provide support on the island to prevent anyone from blocking our retreat."
"Fourth, Tesoro, you are responsible for hacking into Enies Lobby's communication system, blocking their distress signals, and monitoring the movements of the naval fleet."
"Fifth, Hawk Eyes, Bullet, you two come directly to the Tower of Justice to rescue Master Tom."
He looked around at everyone.
"Remember, our goal is to save lives, not to annihilate the enemy."
Retreat immediately after rescuing the person; do not linger in battle.
"Understood!" everyone responded in unison.
Kyros hesitated somewhat.
"Captain, I've only just boarded the ship and I'm already involved in such an important mission..."
"Precisely because you are a newcomer, you need real-world experience to prove yourself."
Roy looked at him,
" Kyros, your swordsmanship is fundamentally sound, but you lack true combat experience. This mission will be your test."
Kyros's eyes narrowed. "Yes! I will definitely complete the mission!"
Scarlet looked at her husband with concern, but ultimately said nothing.
She chose this path, so she has to accept everything.
"Alright, everyone get ready. We'll arrive at the outskirts of Enies Lobby one day from now."
Roy waved goodbye and the meeting ended.
Everyone left the meeting room and began their respective preparations.
Savi and several other young men excitedly discussed how to create the biggest chaos.
Hawk Eyes and Bullet practiced on the deck, warming up for the upcoming battle.
Roy remained alone in the conference room, staring at the map of Enies Lobby, his mind racing through various possibilities.
The rescue operation on Enies Lobby must be swift!
This is not pirate territory, but one of the core institutions of the World Government.
If they fail, they may face encirclement and suppression by the navy.
But Master Tom must be saved.
Not only because he was the creator of the Ark Maxim, but also because Roy respected the Fish-Man shipwright who persisted in his dream.
" World Government... Enies Lobby..."
Roy's finger traced the Tower of Justice on the map.
"Let me see just how good you really are."
One day later,
The Ark Maxim arrived off the coast of Enies Lobby and hid in the clouds.
Through the telescope, one could already see the island that was perpetually bathed in daylight, and the naval warships anchored in the harbor.
Judgment Day is approaching.
This marks the first large-scale operation by the Roy Pirates in two years of silence.
This time, they are facing the behemoth that is the World Government.
Are you ready?
Roy gazed at Enies Lobby in the distance, his eyes burning with rage.
"Get ready to cause a huge ruckus!" Bullet grinned maliciously.
Hawk Eyes gripped his Black Blade tightly, his fighting spirit surging.
The young people were also eager to try it out.
A rescue operation that will shock the world is about to begin.
All of this was just the beginning of the Roy Pirates' challenge to the world order.
The real storm is yet to come.