AT THE FASTEST SPEED

A panicked close-up shows a sweating face with wide eyes as someone cries out, "WELL!I IZ SHE, BIBI!I" and "IZ NABI GUNNA DIE!I" The next panel reveals Sanji, cigarette in mouth and sweat on his brow, standing before a bookshelf. He states, "IS SICKNESS CAUSED BY THE ABNORMAL CLIMATE... THE ONE OBSTACLE THAT ALL SAILORS WHO ENTER GRAND LINE WILL CRASH INTO SOONER OR LATER," and concludes, "IT MUST BE FROM THE CLIMATE CHANGE..." In the ship's cabin below, Nami lies in bed looking pale while Chopper kneels beside her. Usopp, Luffy, and Sanji stand nearby. Sanji continues, "HELPLESSLY DYING AT THE HANDS OF SUCH ILLNESSES IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE HERE IN GRAND LINE," while Usopp adds, "NO MATTER HOW FAMOUS OR STRONG OF A PIRATE YOU ARE."

Nami lies feverish in bed, a cold compress on her forehead, panting heavily. She asks weakly, "ISN'T THERE ANYONE ON THIS SHIP WITH SOME MEDICAL KNOWLEDGEI" Thought bubbles show her ragged breaths: "PANT..." Sanji's voice warns from off-panel, "EVEN THE SLIGHTEST SYMPTOMS CAN LEAD TO DEATH IF IGNORED." In the next scene the crew gathers around Nami's bed. Sanji sniffs the air with concern while Luffy points at the patient. Usopp and Chopper watch anxiously. Sanji remarks, "EVEN ALL THAT ONLY GOES SO FAR AS TO BE CALLED 'NURSING'..." and adds, "IT MAY NOT ACTUALLY CURE HER." Luffy grins and suggests, "OH I'M SURE SHE'LL GET BETTER IF SHE JUST EATS SOME MEAT!" Sanji replies, "RIGHT, SANJII"

Sanji stands with his back to the group, gesturing as he explains his cooking philosophy: "EVEN SO, IT STILL TASTES GREAT! AHAHAHA!" Luffy reacts with shock, "WHAT!" Sanji continues, "THE LEFTOVER SCRAPS AND INGREDIENTS ON THE VERGE OF SPOILING ARE THEN USED... I ONLY USE THE FRESHEST MEATS AND VEGETABLES TO COOK A PERFECTLY BALANCED MEAL FOR THEM. I PUT IN 100 TIMES MORE EFFORT THAN FOR THE REST OF YOU LOT. AND IN THE FIRST PLACE, WHEN IT COMES TO PREPARING MEALS FOR NAMI AND VIVI..." He adds, "I WON'T KNOW WHAT TYPE OF MEAL TO PREPARE WOULD BE BEST EITHER," and "AND UNLESS I KNOW WHAT THAT IS, SO IF SOMEONE IS STILL SICK, THEN THAT'S BECAUSE OF A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT ILLNESS. THERE WON'T BE ANY TROUBLES RELATED TO MALNUTRITION OR SUCH. IN ANY CASE, AS LONG AS I'M THE CHEF ON THIS SHIP..." Nami suddenly sits up in alarm, thermometer in mouth, shouting, "F-FORTY DEGREES!I HER FEVER ROSE AGAIN!" Chopper exclaims, "NOT HAVING ENOUGH ENERGY TO EVEN EAT IS WHAT WE CALL BEING SICK IN THE FIRST PLACE, YOU IDIOT!" Luffy leans in and asks, "COULDN'T YOU JUST EAT EVERYTHING INSTEADI"

Inside the ship’s cabin, Sanji stands with arms crossed and asks, "THERE SHOULD BE DOCTORS IN ALABASTA, RIGHTI" and "JUST HOW MUCH LONGER UNTIL WE GET THERE, VIVII" Vivi, bent over with long hair hanging down, replies, "...I DON'T KNOW BUT IT'LL DEFINITELY BE MORE THAN A WEEK!" In the next panel Luffy, Sanji, and Vivi react with shock as Luffy sweats and asks, "IS BEING SICK REALLY THAT PAINFULI" Sanji answers, "DUNNO, CAN'T SAY I'VE EVER BEEN SICK MYSELF." Vivi cries out, "ARE YOU PEOPLE EVEN HUMAN!I" The scene cuts to Nami lying in bed drenched in sweat, eyes half-closed. Someone shouts, "IN FACT, IT'S ENOUGH TO EVEN PUT HER LIFE AT SERIOUS RISK!" Another voice adds, "A 40 DEGREE FEVER ALMOST NEVER HAPPENS!" and "OF COURSE IT'S PAINFUL!" Luffy and Sanji both scream in horror, "GYAAAAA AAAAAA!"

Luffy, Sanji, and Usopp panic wildly around Nami’s bed. Luffy yells, "WILL SHE DIE!I" while Usopp screams, "PREEEZ DUN' DIE DABIIIIIII! (PLEASE DON'T DIE, NAMI!)" and Sanji shouts, "STOP MAKING A FUSS AND SHUT UP!" Nami weakly answers, "...NO." Vivi stands up determined, pointing forward and declaring, "YES, I KNOW SO JUST CALM DOWN OR YOU MIGHT AGGRAVATE HER CONDITION FURTHER! WE HAVE TO GO FIND A DOCTOR AND SAVE NAMI RIGHT AWAY!" Later Nami sits up in bed holding a newspaper, saying, "ON TOP OF MY DESK... THERE'S A NEWSPAPER." Vivi and Sanji rush in; Vivi exclaims, "NO SHE'S DIDN'T!" as the paper flies open with a loud "BASHIII!!" sound. Luffy cheers, "YIPEE! SHE GOT BETTER!" while Sanji reacts, "HM!I NAMI!I"

The Going Merry sails across open sea under scattered clouds, seagulls flying overhead. On deck, Zoro sits cross-legged polishing a sword and says, "ALL CLEAR, NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT..." Nearby, Sanji smokes and mutters, "HMM..." Inside the cabin Luffy and Sanji face Vivi. Luffy asks excitedly, "IS IT ABOUT ALABASTA, VIVI!I" Vivi answers, "WHAT IS ITI" A close-up shows Nami’s wide, shocked eyes as she gasps, "WHA-!I"

Vivi stands on deck gripping a newspaper in disbelief, the sky dark and stormy behind her. The headline reads about rebellion as she exclaims, "300,000 SOLDIERS OF THE ROYAL ARMED FORCES SWITCHED SIDES TO JOIN THE REBELS!I THAT CAN'T BE..." She continues reading, "WITH THAT, THE SITUATION IN ALABASTA HAS ENTERED ITS MOST CRITICAL PHASE..." and "BUT NOW THE SITUATION IS COMPLETELY OPPOSITE! ORIGINALLY, THE 600 THOUSAND-STRONG ROYAL ARMED FORCES COULD CONTAIN THE REBELS WHO WERE ONLY 400,000 STRONG..." Below deck Nami, still pale and sweating, tells Luffy and Sanji, "THAT'S RIGHT. I'M SURPRISED I MANAGED TO GET THROUGH TO YOU SO WELL. SOUNDS LIKE AN EMERGENCY. UNDERSTAND, LUFFYI SORRY FOR NOT SHOWING IT TO YOU UNTIL NOW... I DIDN'T WANT TO WORRY YOU ANY FURTHER SINCE WE WERE ALREADY SAILING AS FAST AS WE COULD. AND THAT WAS THE PAPER FROM 3 DAYS AGO."

Inside the ship's cabin, Nami sits up weakly, sweat pouring down her face. Luffy stands nearby with his arms crossed, while Usopp gestures frantically and Sanji watches with concern. Nami insists, "I'M SURE I JUST CAUGHT A HEATSTROKE OR SOMETHING. I'LL GET BETTER JUST FINE ON MY OWN EVEN WITHOUT SEEING A DOCTOR..." Usopp replies nervously, "BUT IF WE DON'T GET YOU TO A DOCTOR SOON..." and adds, "IT'S FINE. THAT OLD THERMOMETER'S BROKEN ANYWAYS. THERE'S NO WAY A PERSON WOULD HAVE A FEVER OF 40 DEGREES." Vivi places a hand on Nami's shoulder and says, "WE'LL CONTINUE TO HEAD FOR ALABASTA AS PLANNED FOR NOW. IN ANY CASE," while small SFX like "ズタ..." mark Nami's discomfort. In the lower panels, Usopp and Luffy react with surprise as Nami turns with a faint smile, replying, "BUT THANKS FOR WORRYING ABOUT ME." Someone asks, "OF COURSE NOT, SHE'S ONLY PUTTING UP A TOUGH FRONT. SO IS SHE ALL BETTER NOW...I" and another answers, "SURE."

Vivi kneels on the deck, gripping the railing tightly as dramatic speed lines emphasize her tension. She thinks, "THERE'LL BE A FULL-BLOWN WAR WITH MUCH BLOODSHED... AT THIS RATE, THEN IT'S ALL OVER FOR THE KINGDOM OF ALABASTA...! IT'LL BE TAKEN OVER BY CROCODILE! IF I CAN'T STOP THIS..." A close-up shows her wide, desperate eye. Below, Sanji and Luffy stand together; Sanji says, "THAT'S QUITE THE BURDEN. THERE'S A MILLION PEOPLE THERE!I" while Luffy looks shocked. Vivi continues her grim thoughts: "IF I CAN'T GET BACK SOON ENOUGH, THEN A MILLION OF MY PEOPLE WILL BE KILLING EACH OTHER FOR NO GOOD REASON. IT'S NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO JUST RETURN ALIVE ANYMORE..." Large SFX "ドドド" and impact lines heighten the urgency.

On the Going Merry's deck, Luffy points ahead while arguing with Sanji about navigation. Luffy says, "I CAN STILL TELL THE DIRECTION JUST FINE SINCE WE'RE HEADING FOR THAT BIG CLOUD OVER THERE..." Sanji retorts, "YES, BUT YOU NEED TO BE LOOKING AT THE LOG'S NEEDLE! WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHAT'S STILL HEADING STRAIGHT. WHAT WERE YOU EVEN LOOKING AT!" Luffy counters, "CLOUDS CAN MOVE AND CHANGE SHAPE, YOU KNOW!" Nami, looking pale and sweaty, questions the situation with SFX "レラ..." and "!I" as she holds her head. Sanji tells her, "THAT'S WHY I TOLD YOU TO GO GET SOME REST WHILE I TAKE CARE OF THINGS." Nami replies weakly, "UHH, MY HEAD HURTS..." In the lower panels, the ship sails on calm seas under clear skies. Nami notes, "THE WEATHER'S BEEN CLEAR ALL DAY. THE ATMOSPHERE... CHANGED..." Someone asks, "HUHI"

The crew scrambles on deck as Luffy issues orders from the helm: "LOWER THE SAILS SO WE CAN CATCH WIND FROM PORTSIDE. JUST SHUT UP AND DO IT! WHAT, I DON'T FEEL LIKE TAKING ORDERS FROM YOU. TAKE THE HELM AND STEER FOR SOUTH." Usopp and others respond, "GOT IT!" with SFX "ドタドタ" and "パタパタ". Nami stands with a serious expression, sensing something: "I HAVE A FEELING... THAT THERE'S GOING TO BE STRONG WIND COMING FROM AHEAD. WIND. WHAT IS IT, NAMII THE SEAS ARE CALM AND THE WEATHER LOOKS CLEAR TO ME." She answers, "PROBABLY..." In the final panels, Luffy bursts out energetically with a fan, shouting, "HHHOOOT! HOT! HOT! DO WE REALLY NEED TO LAND AND TAKE YOU TO A DOCTOR!" while Nami pushes him back, saying, "THAT'S JUST MY NORMAL TEMPERATURE! NOW STOP WASTING TIME AND GET THE ROPES!" SFX like "パチ" and sweat drops emphasize the heat and chaos.

On the deck of the Going Merry, Sanji leans over the railing with a strained expression, muttering "JEEZ..." as he watches the situation unfold. Usopp stands nearby, gesturing urgently and shouting, "JUST BE QUIET AND TURN THE SHIP AROUND ALREADY!" Nami, looking pale and exhausted, grips the railing while replying weakly, "NAMI, I THINK YOU OUGHTA-" A voice from behind her continues, "I KNOW THIS IS FOR VIVI'S SAKE AND ALL, BUT YOU REALLY SHOULDN'T BE PUSHING YOURSELF TOO MUCH... NAMI." The crew scans the horizon as dark clouds gather. Nami stands alone on the deck, sweat on her face, thinking, "IT SEEMS A LITTLE DIFFERENT FROM A NORMAL STORM..." and "JUST WHAT COULD IT BE..." Below deck, Nami sits up in bed with a determined look, declaring, "RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE..." and "I HAVE TO," as she prepares to act despite her illness.

Vivi stands in the doorway with a serious expression, stating, "BUT WITH THE EMERGING CRISIS IN MY COUNTRY, I WANT TO GO THERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. I KNOW THAT IT'S NOT MY PLACE TO MAKE SUCH DEMANDS SINCE YOU'VE ALREADY LET ME ON THIS BOAT AND ALL..." She adds, "I HAVE A REQUEST TO ASK ALL OF YOU." The ship sails onward in the background. On the upper deck, Luffy faces the crew and declares firmly, "NOT EVEN A SINGLE MOMENT CAN BE SPARED ANYMORE! THAT'S WHY," while Usopp and others listen. Luffy points ahead and shouts with full resolve, "AT THE FASTEST SPEED!" Usopp reacts with shock as the crew absorbs the command. Vivi bows deeply, saying, "I ASK FOR THIS SHIP TO HEAD FOR ALABASTA," sealing the urgent decision.

Sanji smiles confidently and replies, "OF COURSE! JUST LIKE WE PROMISED!" Nami beams with relief, sweat drops visible on her cheeks. From the crow's nest, Vivi calls down, "...THUS, WE NEED TO FIND AN ISLAND WITH A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY." Luffy looks surprised for a moment. In a close-up, Nami's expression turns intense as she insists, "AND THEN HEAD FOR ALABASTA! WE HAVE TO SEE TO IT THAT NAMI GETS BETTER AS FAST AS POSSIBLE, THAT'LL BE THE ONLY WAY THIS SHIP CAN SAIL AT THE FASTEST SPEED, RIGHT!I" The crew's determination solidifies around the dual goals of reaching a doctor and racing to Alabasta.

Luffy grins widely and answers, "EXACTLY! THAT'S WHY WE NEED TO GET NAMI TO A DOCTOR AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE." Usopp questions, "YOU SUREI AREN'T YOU WORRIED ABOUT THE LIVES OF A MILLION ALABASTANS, BEING A PRINCESS AND ALLI" Luffy pumps his fist and declares, "CAN'T GET ANY FASTER THAN THAT! YOU BET!" Zoro sharpens his sword and says, "I LIKE YOUR GUTS..." Sanji smiles and adds, "I'VE FALLEN FOR YOU ALL OVER AGAIN! WELL SAID, VIVI!" Luffy suddenly reacts in shock, yelling, "AHHH! WHAT IS THAAAT!I" Nami reassures Vivi with a gentle smile, "SORRY... VIVI... BUT I THINK... I'M REALLY..." while Vivi walks away down the corridor, replying, "BUT PLEASE DON'T OVEREXERT YOURSELF, NAMI... I'M SORRY FOR MAKING YOU WORRY."

A massive cyclone rages across the sea with violent winds and towering waves. The Going Merry is tossed violently in the storm. Crew members shout in panic as the ship struggles. Someone yells, "IT'S HUUUGE!" Another cries, "NAMI, HANG IN THERE!" A voice exclaims, "IT'S... IT'S A CYCLONE!" Large SFX "ズオオオ" and "オオオ" dominate the page, emphasizing the roaring winds and crashing waves. A small speech bubble shows "!!I" as the crew reacts to the sudden danger.

On the deck of the Going Merry, the crew reacts to the narrow escape. Nami, drenched and exhausted, clutches her head while Sanji supports her. Usopp holds a map and shouts, "TALK ABOUT A CLOSE CALL!" Someone says, "IF WE HAD SAILED STRAIGHT, WE'D HAVE CRASHED RIGHT INTO IT BY NOW!" Another adds, "THAT'S EXACTLY WHERE WE WERE HEADED JUST UNTIL A MOMENT AGO..." Nami realizes, "WAIT A MINUTE... THAT DIRECTION IS..." She sweats heavily, thinking, "IT'S ALMOST AS IF SHE'S DIRECTLY FEELING THE MINUTE HAPPENINGS OF THE CLIMATE ITSELF...!" and "THIS GIRL ISN'T JUST PREDICTING THE WEATHER, BASED ON WEATHER FORECAST THEORIES..." Close-ups show her intense focus. The crew cheers, "RIGHT! WE'LL KEEP HEADING SOUTH TO FIND A DOCTOR!" Sanji yells, "ALRIGHT, LET'S HURRY IT UP, GUYS!" Nami smiles slightly, thinking, "I'VE NEVER SEEN SUCH A NAVIGATOR..." SFX "オオオ" and motion lines show the ship pressing forward through rough seas.

The Going Merry sails across calm seas under a bright sky after one day. A narration box states, "AFTER 1 DAY..." and "IGNORING THE NEEDLE POINTING TO ALABASTA, THE SHIP IS NOW ON THE LOOKOUT FOR A DOCTOR..." SFX "ビュルル" appears. Usopp, wearing a helmet, calls out from the crow's nest, "HEY! CAN YOU SEE A DOCTOR FROM UP THEREI" Sanji snaps, "OF COURSE NOT, YOU IDIOT!" Vivi and Karoo rush around the deck in panic. Vivi shouts, "SANJI! CARUE! YOU HAVE TO BE QUIET! NAMI'S FEVER ISN'T GOING DOWN!" A large close-up shows Sanji with a serious expression, saying, "STAND ON TOP OF AN OCEAN...I" and reacting with "UHHH, GUYS... DO YOU THINK A PERSON COULD..." SFX "ビ!!" emphasizes his surprise.

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