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The scene opens high above the East Blue atop an enormous bridge. Bubbles rise from the sea far below as a small ship sails in the distance. Speech bubbles read "POHOH" and "POHOHO". A sign states "EAST BLUE; ATOP AN ENORMOUS BRIDGE". Revolutionary Army members confront Nico Robin inside a ruined structure. One says, "YOU ARE, AFTER ALL, THE SOLE SURVIVOR... OF OHARA, THE COUNTRY THAT FOUGHT AGAINST THE WORLD." Another adds, "WE HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR YOU FOR OVER TEN YEARS." Robin reacts with "!I". A close-up shows her serious face as a voice declares, "THAT IS THE NAME BY WHICH WE CALL YOU. THE FLAME OF REVOLUTION." The Supreme Commander of the Revolutionary Army appears in silhouette, identified as "DRAGON". His subordinates state, "WE ARE YOUR ALLIES. WE ARE TO PROTECT YOU WITH ALL OUR MIGHT IF YOU SHOULD BE DISCOVERED BY THE GOVERNMENT....PLEASE DO NOT BE AFRAID!" Robin murmurs, "...YOUR 'BOSS'I"

Robin stares in shock, a question mark floating above her. A Revolutionary member remarks, "SUCH A STRANGE TWIST OF FATE." Another laughs, "AHAHA HAHA... LUFFY'S FATHER...". Dragon's silhouette continues, "...OH, AND... I DO NOT REQUIRE YOUR PROTECTION. I'M AFRAID NOT... I HAVE A PLACE WHERE I MUST BE GOING, YOU SEE." His men reply, "IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND, THE BOSS WOULD LIKE TO MEET YOU. I WILL SHOW YOU THE WAY." Robin firmly answers, "NATURALLY, WE ARE FULLY AWARE OF ALL -...YOU MEAN THE STRAW HAT PIRATES, OF COURSE. I HAVE MY OWN COMPANIONS." An alarm sounds with "ENEMY ATTACK BEHIND TOWER B2!!" and impact effects as the group reacts to sudden danger.

Revolutionaries discuss recent events on the bridge. One says, "SHE MUST BE ANXIOUS FOR ANY NEWS ABOUT HIM... SHE CANNOT HAVE MADE IT ALL THE WAY ALONG THE BRIDGE YET." Another notes, "WE SHOULD PASS THIS ARTICLE ON TO NICO ROBIN WITH HASTE. YES... HE WENT MISSING AFTER THE WAR, BUT HE'S SUDDENLY REAPPEARED AND CAUSED ANOTHER OUTRAGEOUS INCIDENT... HAVE YOU READ TODAY'S NEWSPAPERI THERE WAS AN ARTICLE ABOUT THIS 'STRAW HAT LUFFY' THEY'RE SAYING IS DRAGON-SAN'S SON." The group travels across the massive bridge in a cart pulled by a large rhino, passing through ruins. A speech bubble explains, "THE REASON FOR THIS IS THAT AS THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE PROGRESSES, THE WORKERS MIGRATE FROM ONE COUNTRY-SIZED SETTLEMENT TO THE NEXT. UNTIL WE REACH THE FAR END OF THE BRIDGE, WE WILL BE PASSING THROUGH A NUMBER OF RUINS." Robin looks on and asks, "WHY WOULD THEY BUILD A BRIDGE LIKE THIS...I" A caption notes the age of the construction site.

A large bird flies overhead as a caped man raises his arm and calls out, "AH, THANKS!" The bird replies with "CAW". In the next panel, narration states: "...IT DOES NOT CHANGE THE HUGE NUMBER OF HUMAN BEINGS KNOWN AS 'SLAVES' WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES HERE...!!!" and continues, "REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THERE IS GOOD REASON OR NOT... UNDER THE ORDERS OF THE TENRYUUBITO." A woman with dark hair and a fur-trimmed cloak stands beside a man in a top hat playing a saxophone amid debris and "ドドド..." sound effects. Below, the devastated landscape shows rubble and smoke as the woman says, "...THANK GOODNESS... HE'S ALL RIGHT..." while handing over a rolled poster. She tells the man, "THIS IS FOR YOU." Close-up on her face as she smiles and answers, "...YES..." The top-hatted man laughs, "AHAHA HAHAHA..." while examining the item and asking, "HMI...WHAT IS ITI IS THERE SOMETHING... INTERESTING WRITTEN IN THEREI"

The scene shifts to a tropical island with a rainbow and erupting volcano. A voice declares, "...THE WANTED POSTER OF THE STRAWHAT-BOY." Another confirms, "YES, THAT'S RIGHT." The poster flips to reveal portraits. A wild-haired man reacts in shock: "AND THIS IS YOUI" "NO!!!" Sogeking's poster appears as the man asks, "THIS IS THE KING OF SNIPERS, SOGEKING." The reply is "YEAH..." Nami's poster follows with hearts; the man screams "THIS IS CAT BURGLAR NAMI..." while hearts float around him, "AAHHHHH!" Zoro's poster appears next. The man yells, "THIS IS PIRATE HUNTER ZORO..." and receives the answer "YEAHI!" The large clown-like figure with an afro and star-shaped sunglasses leans in aggressively, declaring, "I'M TELLING YOU, I AM!!! YOU'VE GOTTA TELL ME WHERE LUFFY IS NOW, KAMA-KING!!" He continues, "I READ IN THE NEWSPAPER THAT HE WAS HANGING AROUND WITH YOU!!!" and "I SEE NO PROOF WHATSOEVER THAT YOU ARE A CREWMATE OF THE STRAWHAT-BOY!!!" while waving posters and shouting, "VELL, TAKE A LOOK!! IF THIS IS NOT YOU, THEN WHERE IS YOUR POSTER, HMMI!"

Buggy continues shouting, "THE NAME IS MINE!! HAA HAA!!" while sweating and pointing at posters. He insists, "...IT IS, BUT IT ISN'T!!" and "THEN I SUPPOSE THIS IS YOUI" Ivankov sweats and replies, "...YOU SEEM OUTRAGEOUSLY PAINED AND CONFLICTED...!!!" Buggy yells, "IT IS NO USE. AS LONG AS THERE REMAINS EVEN THE SLIGHTEST OF POSSIBILITIES......THAT YOU ARE IN FACT AN AGENT OF THE GOVERNMENT OR THE MILITARY..." He grabs Ivankov by the collar, roaring, "THEN DON'T MAKE ME SAY IT!!! I WAS BLOODYING UP THERE, DAMMIT!!!" and "IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE YOU..." Ivankov retorts, "IT'S ME, ALL RIGHTI!!!...!! THAT FREAKISH WANTED POSTER IS ME!... NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!... SO HURRY UP AND..." Buggy coughs violently. Ivankov then smiles and says, "...MMMMMFUFU! OH, VERY VELL. YOU HAVE MOVED ME. OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE PASSION YOU HAVE SHOWN... I VILL TELL YOU OF EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED TO THE STRAWHAT-BOY SINCE THEN..." Buggy asks, "EHI" Ivankov concludes, "...FINE! THEN JUST LENT ME A BOAT, WOULD YOUI! I HAVE TO GO TO THE PLACE WHERE WE WERE ALL GOING TO MEET UP!!" and "...I CANNOT PROVIDE YOU VITH ANY INFORMATION WHATSOEVER RELATING TO THE STRAWHAT-BOY!!!" Buggy answers, "THEN I'LL SWIM!"

A massive crowd cheers wildly in a grand hall as Ivankov stands on a throne-like structure, arms raised, with hearts and sparkles. The crowd shouts, "YOU'VE NOT GONNA TELL HIMI!! YOU HAD US GOING THERE!!" and "OH, SHUT UP ALREADY!!!" while chanting "Iva-sama! Iva-sama!" A large "わああああああ" sound effect fills the air. Sanji, in a dress and heels, yells, "LIKE HELL I'M EVER WEARING ONE OF THOSE THINGS AGAIN!!!" The crowd reacts with "NOW'S OUR CHANCE! LETS DRESS HIM UP, PUT HIM IN A LOVELY DRESS!" and "DOESN'T HE SEEM TO BE WEAKENINGI" while murmuring "*PANT*... 'PANT'... DAMMIT..." Sanji snaps, "!I" and challenges, "I CHALLENGE YOU TO A DUEL!!!" Ivankov replies, "I'VE DECIDED I'M GOING TO DO THE PROPER PIRATE THING AND TAKE A SHIP FOR MYSELF." A voice calls, "HEY... IVA, OR WHATEVER YOUR NAME IS." Sanji declares, "I AM A MAN AMONG MEN, AND I'M ONLY INTERESTED IN REAL LADIES!!! SO YOU LOT HAD BETTER STAY AWAY FROM ME!!!" Ivankov answers, "VERY VELL."

In a forested area near a grand building with heart-shaped domes, Emporio Ivankov grins widely while speaking to an unseen listener. "...WHY, SIMPLY BECAUSE... THIS INFORMATION HAS BEEN RELEASED AT THE WORLD AT LARGE...!" A close-up shows Ivankov continuing, "...OF THE STRAWHAT-BOY'S WELLBEING AT LEAST, MY DEAR CURLY-VURLY-BOY...!" and "NOW, I AM WILLING TO INFORM YOU..." Another panel captures Ivankov wondering aloud, "I DO VONDER VWHAT ON EARTH THE BOY IS TRYING TO DO..." while a voice questions, "WHY THE SUDDEN CHANGE OF HEART...I" A fishman-like figure reacts in shock, "HUHI!! LUFFYI!!" as he reads a newspaper. In a smaller panel, the fishman sits reading and asks, "IS THIS... TODAY'S NEWSPAPER...I" The scene shifts back to Ivankov, who declares, "I SEE. IVA-SAN! WE HAVE A COMMUNICATION FROM BALTIGO...!!" and orders, "PUT IT THROUGH TO THE COMMUNICATIONS ROOM."

Dragon stands on a cliff overlooking a burning city labeled "GRAND LINE: ISLE OF WHITE EARTH, BALTIGO," holding a Den Den Mushi. Speech bubbles note, "IT WOULD SEEM THAT YOUR WHOLE LINEAGE HAS SLIPPED OUT OF THE BAG AT ONCE, DRAGON!" and "ARE YOUR REVOLUTIONARY SOLDIERS TAKEN ABACK BY THE NEWSI" Another reads, "THEY'VE BEEN REHASHING SCOOPS ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GARP, AS WELL." Dragon replies, "STILL, I NEVER EXPECTED TO HEAR THAT HE WAS WORKING WITH YOU..." and "IT MATTERS NOT... LUFFY IS NO LONGER A CHILD..." while chuckling, "...HAHAHA... IF ANYTHING, THEY'RE RELIEVED TO FIND THAT THEIR MYSTERIOUS BOSS IS A HUMAN WITH BLOOD RUNNING THROUGH HIS VEINS." Ivankov reacts with, "QUITE THE AMUSING TWIST OF FATE INDEED! MMMFUFU!!" Below, a White Den Den Mushi is shown with the label "WHITE DEN-DEN MUSHI (EMITS A SIGNAL THAT BLOCKS CALL INTERCEPTION)." Two characters discuss, "I SUPPOSE THESE TENDENCIES FOR MAYHEM MUST RUN IN THE FAMILY...!" and "DID YOU READ TODAY'S NEWSPAPERI! THAT STRAWHAT-BOY NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME...!!"

A wide shot shows a Marine ship near a rocky island as Dragon's voice states, "...AND MANY MORE THINGS THAT I'VE WISH TO ASK. I DON'T DOUBT IT..." and "...HAVE MANY THINGS TO TELL YOU FOLLOWING OUR UNEXPECTED BREAKOUT..." In close-up, Dragon continues, "WITH THE DEATH OF WHITEBEARD, THE DIRECTION THIS WORLD IS TAKING, AND THE STRUCTURE OF THE GOVERNMENT, WILL CHANGE SIGNIFICANTLY." He adds, "I MEAN TO GATHER THE OFFICERS OF THE ARMY FROM THEIR POSITIONS AROUND THE WORLD AT SOME POINT IN THE NEAR FUTURE." and "...I ALSO WISH TO SPEAK WITH YOU OF WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO KUMA." A subordinate questions, "HE IS NO LONGER THE KUMA I KNEW..." and "WHY HAS HE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNMENT SO COMPLETELYI" while another wonders, "WHY, HE ATTEMPTED TO TAKE MY LIFE...!!" Dragon responds, "...YES, I WOULD MOST CERTAINLY LIKE TO HEAR ABOUT THAT IN MORE DETAIL." The final panel shows a strategy room with maps and officers gathered around a table.

A panel displays the Thousand Sunny docked at a massive tree island labeled "CURRENT LOCATION OF THE THOUSAND SUNNY" and "GRAND LINE: SHABONDY ARCHIPELAGO." On the island, slave traders spot the ship and shout, "THAT WOULD FETCH A GOOD PRICE IF WE OFFERED IT TO THE MARINES, AND NO MISTAKE!!!" and "IT BELONGS TO THE PIRATE STRAW HAT LUFFY, SON OF THE REVOLUTIONARY DRAGON, DOESN'T ITI!" They demand, "YOU HAND THAT SHIP OVER TO US!!" A sign reads "GROVE #44." A young man with wild hair reacts angrily, "HOW COULD YOU POSSIBLY GET THAT FROM WHAT WE JUST SAIDI!!! HAND THE SHIP OVER, MORON!!!" while another figure asks, "WHAT'S THAT I'M HANDSOMEI" A large slave trader with a spiked helmet pants heavily ("*PANT* *PANT*") and threatens, "IF YOU'RE WILLING TO HAND IT OVER PEACEFULLY, AS FELLOW SLAVE TRADERS... THEN WE'LL BE HAPPY TO GIVE YOU AN EQUAL SHARE OF THE PROFITS, TOBIUO RIDERS!"

A massive impact rocks the ship as Duval is sent flying backward, his body twisting through the air. "GUAAHHH!!!" he screams. "HOW CUD I POSS'BLY DO DAT, YER NUMBWITSI!!!" Duval clutches his face in panic while his crew reacts in shock. Below, he continues ranting, "AH!! I GOT IT WRONG!! I MEANT, YOU'RE NOT GOING TO LAY A SINGLE FINGER ON THE YOUNG MASTER'S SHIP!!! I'LL TELL YOU RIGHT NOW, NOT A DAMN ONE OF YOU IS GOING TO LAY A SINGLE FINGER ON A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN, BECAUSE THEY'RE ALL MINE!!...I MEAN, VOLUNTARILY HAND THE SHIP MY SAVIOURS LEFT IN MY CARE... TO A BUNCH OF LOWLIFE DIMWITS LIKE YOU!!! NOW, LISTEN UP, ALL OF YOU! I AM THE CHARMING DUVAL! I WOULD NEVER STOP SO LOW AS TO FA-SHIONABLY..." A crew member yells, "ISN'T THAT RIGHT, YOU GUYSI!" Another replies, "YES, HAND-SOME!"

On the island, Duval excitedly points toward the distance. "NYUUUU! THE BIG TOURIST SPOT OF FISHMAN ISLAND HAS GOT TO BE THE FISHMAN KARATE DOJO, CAIMIE! I PROMISED THE SKELETON GUY I'D INTRODUCE HIM TO THE MERMAID PRINCESS..." Shakky and the others discuss plans. "SO, DO YOU THINK WE SHOULD GO TO A MERMAID CAFÉ FIRST OF ALLI THEY'RE SO STYLISH..." A woman replies, "I LOVE YOU TOO, BABY!!!" Another gushes, "YOU SEE HOW THE LADIES ADORE MY HANDSOME FEATURESI! YOU'RE SO COOL, DUVAL-CHIN!!!" NICO ROBIN notes, "I SHOULD THINK SO. THOUGH WE MAY STILL HAVE A WHILE TO WAIT... I MEAN, WE SAW IN TODAY'S NEWSPAPER THAT LUFFY-CHIN'S SAFE, SO..." Shakky adds, "SAY, SHAKKIE-CHIN, THEY ARE ALL GOING TO FOLLOW THE VIVRE CARD AND COME BACK, RIGHTI" A voice cries, "IT'S TRUE!! HOW SHOCKING!!! DUVAL-SAMA, THEY'RE IGNORING YOU!" Panic erupts as someone shouts, "A BEARI! BUT THERE AREN'T ANY BEARS ON THIS ISLAND...!!! DUVAL-SAMA, IT'S TERRIBLE!! KUMA HAS APPEARED!!!" Another warns, "YOU FORGET WHO YOU'RE WORKING WITH, ANE-SAN!! IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO THE OPPONENT IS - UNTIL THEY DO RETURN, WE JUST HAVE TO MAKE SURE THEIR SHIP STAYS SAFE..."

A towering figure descends with a massive paw-shaped impact. "ARRRGHHH HHHHHH!!! IT'S THE SHICHIBUKAI, BARTHOLOMEW KUMAAAAA!!!" The enormous black paw symbol and cross patterns dominate the panel as Kuma lands. Below, a man with a rifle and another figure react in alarm. In a quieter panel, Kuma stands with "PIPIPI" sounds. A woman with a pearl necklace says, "...I! HE'S A FRIEND......AREN'T YOUI...NOW, CALM DOWN, EVERYONE... HE CAME TO VISIT RAY-SAN ONLY RECENTLY, YOU KNOW..."

In the capital city of Alabarna, Grand Line: Sandy Island - Alabasta, Kingdom of Sand, a wide view shows the royal palace. Inside the palace halls, King Cobra speaks with advisors. "IT WOULD BE WONDERFUL IF ALL PIRATES COULD STAY ON OUR GUARD FOR THE TIME BEING... BUT THAT IS HARDLY ABOUT TO HAPPEN..." A hooded figure replies, "WE WILL HAVE TO STAY ON OUR GUARD FOR THE TIME BEING." Another notes, "...AND WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REINFORCING THE PORTS AROUND THE COUNTRY, BUT... THEY HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPELLED. THE TOWNS ARE LARGELY UNHARMED..." Cobra asks, "SPEAKING OF WHICH, YOUR MAJESTY, HAVE YOU READ THIS MORNING'S NEWSPAPERI" "YES, OF COURSE..." In another room, Vivi sits with a large duck beside her. "...WITH A TROUBLED LOOK ON HER FACE... THIS IS LUFFY-SAN, AFTER ALL... IS IT FOR SHOWI NO, IT CAN'T BE... HMMM... AFTER READING THAT ARTICLE... VIVI TOOK THE PAPER OFF TO HER ROOM..." The duck quacks, "QUACK".

In a town on the Grand Line, Crocodile sits with one leg propped up, smoke curling from his cigar as he examines a newspaper. A man in a black suit stands nearby with arms crossed. "ONLY THREE DAYS HAVE PASSED SINCE THE WAR..." the suited man notes. Crocodile replies, "SO SOON AFTER THEY ALMOST LOST THEIR LIVES...I WHAT DO YOU THINK THEY'RE DOING..." The suited man wonders if it is part of a larger plan or simple insanity. Crocodile leans forward with a fierce grin, declaring, "I'M PLANNING ON RETURNING... TO THE GOOD OLD NEW WORLD...!! WILL YOU JOIN MEI" A close-up shows his stitched face and intense eyes. The suited man asks, "KUKU... YOU'RE A HARSH ONE. TRYING TO IMPLY SOMETHING, EHI" Crocodile retorts about his scars being proof, while another panel questions, "DO SUCH SCARS FADE EASILY...I" and notes, "STRAW HAT BEARS A HEAVY SCAR."

On a tropical island shore, Buggy's crew spots their captain. "CAPTAIN BUGGY!!! WE SEARCHED SO HARD FOR YOU!!!" they shout. Buggy sits exhausted on the grass with his lion companion and a bear-like crewmate. The crew recounts traveling east and west through endless hardship, only to see Buggy become a hero in the newspaper while imprisoned. Overcome with emotion, they cry, "CAPTAIN BUGGY!!! DAMMIT!!! I'VE MISSED YOU GUYS!!!" Buggy weeps dramatically, "WATCH AND WEEP, WORLD!! THIS IS OUR CAPTAIN!!" and "...YOU GUYS...!! YOU HAD THAT MUCH FAITH IN ME...I!" The crew surrounds him in a tearful, joyful reunion as Buggy sobs, "AND THERE I WAS THINKING YOU ALL ABANDONED HIM."

The Buggy Pirates erupt in wild celebration aboard their ship. Crew members cheer, "YEAHHHH HHHHHH!!! CABAJI-NIISAAAAAAN!!!!" and "YEAHHHHH!!! MOHJI-NIIIISAAAAAN!!!" Cabaji and Mohji strike dramatic poses while the crew waves weapons and flags. Buggy declares, "SO LISTEN UP, MEN!!! I'M THE FIRST MATE OF THE BUGGY PIRATES..." A woman named Alvida appears holding a compact, noting the winds are blowing east and west. A crewmate shows off a mark, exclaiming about Captain John's treasure. Another panel reveals a bat carrying a letter: "HEY, BUGGY! A CARRIER BAT FROM THE GOVERNMENT JUST ARRIVED FOR YOU!" Buggy reacts in shock, "HUHI! HOW DID THEY...I!" while the crew shouts, "THEY'RE ALL BLOWING MY WAY!!!"

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