Chapter 674: Spectators. A serene underwater vista unfolds beneath the sea. Towering coral structures and floating bubble-like habitats dot the landscape. Several mermaid-like figures with fish tails sit or float in the foreground, gazing toward the distant ruins and arches. One mermaid with long flowing hair faces away from the viewer, while others with varied hairstyles look on in quiet observation. The scene is framed by swirling clouds, schools of fish, and ornate circular structures, evoking a peaceful yet mysterious oceanic realm. At the bottom, the subtitle reads: Short-Term Focused Serial 20 - "Echoing Screams in Mermaid Cove".
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Explosions rock the icy landscape as debris flies. A voice cries "MASTER...!!!" while another panel shows the same word. Signs label the area "ICE SIDE; FIRST AND SECOND RESEARCH FACILITIES" and "NAMI/USOPP TEAM". In the next scene, a cloaked figure with a scythe-like weapon stands amid the snow as voices shout: "SHURORO... HOW CRUEL YOU PEOPLE ARE...", "WHAT'S HE DOING HEREI! DID HE SLIP RIGHT PAST LUFFY AND THE OTHERS...I!", "...THEN YOU'RE THE ONE WHO ABDUCTED ALL THESE CHILDREN...I!", and "...M... 'MASTER'...I!". Nami confronts the figure, yelling "LAW SAID THIS GUY'S A LOGIA USER WITH A 300 MILLION BELI BOUNTY, REMEMBERI!" while Usopp warns "STOP, NAMI! DON'T DO ANYTHING STUPID...!!" The cloaked man snaps back "EXCUSE MEI!" and roars "WHO ARE YOU ACCUSING OF MAKING THESE CHILDREN SUFFERI!" A close-up shows his wide, menacing grin as he demands "CAN YOU NOT SEE THAT THEY ARE SUFFERINGI!" and "WHY DID YOU BRING THESE CHILDREN HEREI!".
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Nami continues her furious outburst: "THEY ALL JUST WANT TO GO BACK TO THEIR HOMES!!! AND I'M SURE THEIR PARENTS ARE THE SAME WAY!!! THEY MUST STILL BE SEARCHING FOR THEIR LOST CHILDREN!!! I'LL TAKE THEM OFF THIS ISLAND IF IT'S THE LAST THING I DO!" while a smaller figure behind her adds "HOW DARE YOU FEED SUCH YOUNG CHILDREN YOUR SICK DRUGSI!" The Master grins widely and retorts "SHURO... I DON'T SEE ANY CHILDREN ASKING TO GO HOME, NOW, DO YOU...I" as the children in the background cry out "GIVE US THE CANDY!!!", "MASTER!!!", and "MASTER!!!" with sound effects "あぁぁ" and "ドドド". The Master commands "MOVE IT!!!" as chaos erupts. A small character pants "パンツ... DON'T GET IN OUR WAY..." while another yells "HEY, HOLD IT!! DON'T GO TO HIM!!! DO YOU REALLY WANT TO GO BACK TO THAT LABI!" A victim screams "UERRR GHH!!!" amid the struggle.
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Nami shouts desperately "WAIT, ALL OF YOU!! YOU MUSTN'T GO BACK TO HIM!!!" as the Master declares "THAT'S RIGHT, MY CHILDREN... COME BACK TO ME...!!!" Usopp is hurled through the air with impact sounds "ズバババ" and "Z'H'H'H...!!" while crying "USOPP!!!". A terrified child screams "AHH!!! THAT'S SCARY!!" as the Master looms with a crazed expression, taunting "DON'T YOU WANT TO GO BACK HOME...I!" In the next clash, the Master grabs someone and yells "WHY, YOU LITTLE... YOU OUGHTA LEARN SOME MANNERS, LITTLE BRATS!!" while being told "GET OFF ME, COCKROACH!!!" Nami cries out "NAMI!!" as another voice screams "AAAH HHH!!!" amid the violent struggle.
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The giant children, still chained, scream in panic and rage. One yells, "I WANT TO SEE MY DADDY AND MUMMY AGAIN!!" Usopp desperately tries to calm them: "NO, USOPP!!! YOU MUSTN'T!!!" A pleading child begs, "PLEASE, LADY, COME BACK FOR US!! PROMISE YOU'LL COME BACK!!" Usopp, struggling under the weight of the thrashing kids, shouts, "UGH...!! GET OFF ME!!! WHAT ELSE CAN WE DO NOW BUT STOP THEM BY FORCE!! THEY'RE SO FAR GONE, THEY'RE HALLUCINATING!! DIDN'T YOU HEAR THAT KID CALL YOU A COCK-ROACHI!!" The children turn their fury on him, shouting "...ON HIM!!!" and "IT HURTS!!" "SOMEONE UNDO THESE CHAINS!!" Usopp warns, "THEN LET'S TURN THAT ANGER..." but another voice cuts in, "BUT IF WE DON'T DO SOMETHING NOW, THEY'RE GOING TO TAKE US OUT AS WELL!!" The kids roar, "LET US GO!!" "GET THESE CHAINS OFF US!!!" as they thrash violently, snapping their bonds with raw strength.
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The chained children tear their restraints apart with terrifying force. Caesar Clown laughs, "SHURORORORO RO... HOW WONDERFUL! SO THEY HAVE ALREADY ACHIEVED SUCH LEVELS OF STRENGTH!!" Usopp stares in shock, "AAAGHHH!! YOU'VE GOTTA BE KIDDING! THEY TORE THE CHAINS APARTI!" The kids scream in agony and confusion, "HHHHHH HAAAAAAA AAAHHHHH HHHH!!!" Usopp quickly draws his slingshot and fires, yelling "FIREBIRD STAR!!" as a fiery bird projectile streaks toward the gas-filled area. He shouts to the children, "GET AWAY, KIDS!!!" while glaring at Caesar, "...YOU JUST WAIT, YOU GASSY BASTARD....!! I KNOW JUST THE THING TO DEAL WITH GAS... HISSATSU!!"
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Caesar Clown's body twists unnaturally as he evades the flaming attack. He taunts, "SHURO RORORO RORO!!" Law's attack misses as Caesar declares, "DID YOU EXPECT ME TO CATCH FIRE AND EXPLODEI YOU WERE AWARE THAT I AM A GAS-BASED FRUIT USER, YESI" Caesar continues, "SO SORRY TO DISAPPOINT YOU... BUT I PUT OUT THE FIRE BEFORE IT EVEN TOUCHED MY BODY!! BY SIMPLY REMOVING THE OXYGEN, I CAN PUT OUT ANY FIRE!! AND IN THE SAME WAY, I CAN PREVENT YOU FROM BREATHING!!" His face twists into a wide, menacing grin as he adds, "POISON GAS ISN'T THE ONLY GAS IN THE WORLD, YOU KNOW!! ALL OF THE AIR THAT SURROUNDS US IS GAS AS WELL!! I CAN EVEN CONTROL THE VERY AIR WITHIN A CERTAIN RANGE AROUND ME!!"
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Caesar suddenly appears behind a shocked Usopp, who gasps, "HUHI! WHEN DID HE...II!!" Usopp cries out, "USOPP!! I... CAN'T...!!" Caesar strikes with a massive black fist, declaring "JUST LIKE THIS!!!" as Usopp is slammed, "AAHH H...!!!" In another panel, a blonde figure in a black coat unleashes an attack labeled "Black Ball!!" while shouting "RAIUN!!" The strike lands with heavy impact, "UUGH HH...!!!" Caesar laughs triumphantly, "SHURO RORORO RO.." as the fallen figure lies defeated amid swirling gas and debris.
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The children swarm Caesar Clown, desperately crying out, "WE WANT THE CANDY THAT MAKES US HAPPY!!" and "MASTER!! GIVE US THE CANDY!!" as they reach toward him. Caesar looms over them with a sinister grin, replying, "NOW, THEN... I BELIEVE YOU SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT ME SLIPPING PAST STRAW HAT, YES...I" He tells the children, "YOU'LL HAVE TO WAIT A LITTLE LONGER. BUT FIRST......COME ALONG, CHILDREN!! I'LL GIVE YOU YOUR CANDY ONCE YOU COME BACK TO THE FACILITY LIKE GOOD BOYS AND GIRLS..." In close-up, Caesar's eyes widen as he realizes, "IT HAS HAPPENED, I MET HIM ALREADY...!!!" He continues menacingly, "I RAN INTO STRAW HAT AND ANOTHER TWO OF YOUR FRIENDS... AND SUFFOCATED THEM JUST LIKE I'M DOING TO YOU NOW!!" The children grow dizzy, one mumbling, "EVERYTHING'S GOING... ALL FUZZY..." and another pleading, "NO... STOP!!!!" Caesar raises his giant pipe and orders, "SMASH THEIR HEADS OPEN WITH THAT GIANT PIPE!!! AND TRIED TO CAUSE YOU ALL THIS SUFFERING!! I WANT YOU TO TAKE CARE OF THESE VICIOUS DEVILS WHO ABDUCTED YOU..." The children scream in terror, "HAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!"
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Caesar Clown swings the massive pipe with full force, the impact sending shockwaves as he roars, "CAAAA EEESAA AARR!!" The children are hurled through the air amid debris and smoke. Brownbeard lies sprawled on the ground nearby. Caesar's face twists in rage as he continues the assault. In the aftermath, Brownbeard coughs violently with "HAA HAA" while glaring upward. A voice calls out, "HMMI" as another figure reacts with shock, "AAAAHH HHHH!!"
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Caesar Clown is sent flying backward by a powerful blow, screaming "HHYYA AAAGHH HHH!!!" as the pipe is knocked away. Brownbeard rises, coughing "AAHH HHH!!" and "HUUU UOOGG HHHH!!!" while clutching his head. He mutters, "SHURORO RORO...!!" then recognizes the attacker: "...NOW, WHO WERE YOU AGAIN...I OH, THAT'S RIGHT... MY EYES HAVE BEEN OPENED NOW...!!" Brownbeard shouts, "MY VALUABLE SUBORDINATE, BROWNBEARD!!" and "WHAT IN THE WORLD HAPPENED TO YOU...!I WHY, YOU'RE BURNED ALL OVER!!! I CAN HARDLY BEAR TO LOOK...!!!" The attacker, identified as Straw Hat, pants, "STRAW HAT PIRATES... *PANT*...!!!" Nearby marines react in alarm: "AAAAHH HHH!!" and "BROWNYI!!" One yells, "HE'S CALLED 'BROWN-BEARD'!!" while another notes, "...THAT WAS TOO CLOSE!!"
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Brownbeard confronts Caesar Clown, warning, "SHURORORO...DON'T GET SO ANGRY, NOW. I'M QUITE SURPRISED THAT YOU'RE STILL ALIVE......AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY THE YETI COOL BROTHERS...!!" Caesar retorts furiously, "DON'T PLAY DUMB WITH ME!! YOU'RE THE ONE WHO GAVE THE ORDER!!! AND TO THINK I TRUSTED YOU!!!" A voice adds, "THE MASTER'S ORDERS......ARE TO KILL YOU AS WELL..." Brownbeard shouts desperately, "THE FLYING GAS BALLOON IS JUST OUTSIDE... YOU MUST ALL GET ON BOARD!!! IT'S TIME FOR US TO FLEE THIS PLACE!!! RUN, CHILDREN!! IT IS DANGEROUS HERE!!!" The children panic, screaming, "AAAAAHH, IT'S A GIANT SNAKE!! THERE ARE ZOMBIES ON THE GROUND!!" Caesar grabs at Brownbeard, yelling, "BUT YOU'RE GONNA... GIVE ME BACK MY MEN!!! HAH... I WON'T LET YOU DO THE SAME TO THEM AS YOU DID TO ME...!!!" Brownbeard gasps, "*PANT*... *PANT*... I WON'T SAY ANY MORE ABOUT YOU TRICKING ME. THAT'S... IN THE PAST NOW...!!!" A marine cries, "WAIT, ALL OF YOU!!! YOU MUSTN'T GO WITH HIM!!!"
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A furious close-up shows Vergo's face twisted in rage as he shouts "EHHI" In the background, Monet floats amid pumpkins while a small figure reacts with shock. Vergo looms over a downed opponent, declaring "ALL OF YOU HAVE BECOME MY SUBORDINATES NOW, DON'T YOU RECALLI!!! YOUR DAYS AS CAPTAIN ARE LONG GONE!!!" He continues, "BRAINLESS DOLT!! YOU HONESTLY THINK YOU STILL HAVE MEN OF YOUR OWN...I!I!" The defeated man lies stunned as Vergo mocks him further: "THEY'RE SUCH FOOLS, THEY'LL NEVER SEE THE TRUTH!!! YOUR OLD CREW STILL BELIEVE THAT I'M THEIR GLORIOUS SAVIOUR!! THEY'LL SERVE ME FOR AS LONG AS I SEE FIT!! THEY'LL NEVER REALISE THAT I'M JUST KEEPING THEM HERE AS GUINEA PIGS!!!" In the lower panels, Nami appears with a determined expression while a swordsman yells "NAMI! LET'S GO AFTER THE CHILDREN!! HEAD OUTSIDE!!" Vergo sneers at the swordsman, "YOU'RE JUST A WORTHLESS PIRATE WHO COULDN'T MAKE IT IN THE NEW WORLD!!!"
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Vergo's face twists into a vicious grin as he snaps his bamboo staff with a loud "SNAP". Monet is hurled through the air amid debris. Vergo roars "WHY, YOU!!!" and unleashes a devastating strike, shouting "GASTANET!!" The attack explodes in a massive blast of smoke, shattered weapons, and flying debris. Nearby, a Marine stares in horror while Nami watches with wide eyes. The blast sends shockwaves through the room as figures are thrown back. A swordsman and another fighter clash violently in the smoke, with impact lines and debris flying everywhere. The sequence ends with a distant view of the explosion tearing through the area.
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A massive gas balloon marked "CC" floats above snowy mountains, its basket carrying several figures. Caesar Clown's voice booms from speakers: "MONE!! HAVE YOU PREPARED THE FOOD FOR SMILEYI!" Monet replies, "THIS IS MONE. I HAVE PERFORMED ALL THE PREPARATIONS AS YOU INSTRUCTED, MASTER." Caesar continues, "I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY RECOVERED THE CHILDREN....!!" while the balloon releases streams of gas labeled "GAS" and "CANDY!!" The vessel descends as Caesar orders, "CONNECT ME TO ALL OF THE TRANSMISSION RECEIVERS." A subordinate answers, "YES, MASTER." Caesar adds, "...IS TO WAIT FOR SMILEY'S ARRIVAL......THEN ALL THAT REMAINS..."
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Caesar Clown grins widely at the camera, declaring "AHEM. ILLEGAL BROKERS FAR AND WIDE! THIS EXPERIMENT MAY BE A LITTLE SUDDEN, AND FOR THAT I APOLOGISE... BUT YOU SHOULD FEEL LUCKY TO HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF WITNESSING IT!" He explains, "THE POISON GAS WEAPON THAT I AM ABOUT TO DEMONSTRATE...AND IS FAR BEYOND ANYTHING THOSE GOVERNMENT IMBECILES COULD EVER HOPE TO ACHIEVE....!!...HAS NEWLY ADDED EFFECTS COMPARED TO THE VERSION FROM FOUR YEARS AGO..." Below, a group of spectators watches the broadcast intently: chained prisoners, a woman in a revealing outfit, a horned man, a swordsman, and others including a man in a white coat sipping tea. The audience sits in tense silence as the demonstration begins.
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Trafalgar Law stands in the foreground with his signature spotted hat, listening intently. Narration boxes detail the speaker's plans: "FROM REVOLUTION...", "...AND SO I HAVE CHOSEN TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PERFORM MY EXPERIMENT.", "...A NUMBER OF UNWANTED VISITORS HAVE FOUND THEIR WAY ONTO MY ISLAND...", and "TODAY...". Explosions rock the island landscape as the voice continues, "VARIOUS ISLANDS AROUND THE NEW WORLD...", "...TO WAR... TO DOMINATION...". The speaker offers, "SO IF YOU FIND THIS DEMONSTRATION TO YOUR LIKING... THE POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS ARE MANY...". A massive creature emerges from a bubble with the sound effect "JIIIIIII". Law responds with a dismissive "NAH...". An unseen voice presses, "BOSS... ARE YOU INTERESTED IN THIS SLAUGHTER WEAPON...I". Another suggests, "WHY DON'T WE STRIKE OURSELVES A DEAL...I!". The final line insists, "...BUT IT CAN'T HURT TO KNOW ABOUT IT, RIGHTI!!" as shadowy figures react amid the chaos.
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Discussion
p6Caesar Clown is a gas-based Devil Fruit user.
p6Caesar can extinguish fire by removing oxygen.
p6Caesar can control air to prevent breathing in a surrounding range.
p6Law's attack misses Caesar during the evasion.
p7Caesar Clown lands a surprise attack on Usopp from behind.
p7A blonde figure in black coat uses Black Ball and Raiun technique.
p7Usopp is slammed by Caesar's black fist attack.
p7The blonde figure ends up fallen amid gas and debris.
p8Caesar Clown interacts directly with the group of children in this scene.
p8Children demand candy from Caesar.
p8Caesar references an encounter with Straw Hat.
p9Caesar Clown attacks with a large pipe.
p9Children are thrown by the force of the attack.
p9Brownbeard is present and injured on the ground.
p10Caesar Clown is struck and sent flying.
p10Brownbeard identifies the attacker as a Straw Hat pirate.
p10Brownbeard reacts to the condition of his subordinate.
p11Brownbeard confronts Caesar about an attack order.
p11The Master's orders target Brownbeard as well.
p11Brownbeard directs the children to escape via the flying gas balloon.
p12Vergo is shown dominating a downed opponent in close combat.
p12Monet is visible floating near pumpkins in the background.
p12Nami reacts with visible shock to the confrontation.
p13Vergo breaks his bamboo staff during the attack.
p13An explosion labeled Gastanet scatters weapons and debris.
p13Nami and a Marine observe the blast with visible shock.
p14Caesar's gas balloon marked CC descends over snowy terrain.
p14Monet communicates with Caesar from the ground.
p14Gas and candy are released from the balloon.
p15Caesar broadcasts to illegal brokers about a new poison gas weapon.
p15Spectators include chained prisoners watching the transmission.
p15The gas weapon has newly added effects compared to four years ago.
p16Trafalgar Law appears on page 16 listening to off-panel narration.
p16Explosions are shown occurring on the island during the narration.
p16Narration references an experiment and unwanted visitors on the island.
p16A character proposes a deal involving a slaughter weapon.
What is said, page by page
p1Nami accuses cloaked figure of abducting children and causing suffering with angry confrontational tone.
p1Usopp questions the cloaked figure's presence and identity with surprise.
p1Master laughs and taunts about cruelty while being called out.
p1Nami warns against reckless action referencing Law and bounty with urgent tone.
p2Nami declares she will take the children off the island and accuses Master of feeding drugs with desperate furious tone.
p2Master retorts that no children want to leave and mocks Nami with wide grin.
p2Children shout demands for candy and call for Master repeatedly.
p2Background voice accuses Master of drugging children.
p3Nami desperately warns children not to return to Master.
p3Master commands children to come back to him.
p3Usopp is struck and cries out in pain.
p3Child screams that the scene is scary.
p3Master yells at children to learn manners while grabbing them.
p3Nami shouts for Master to get off her during struggle.
p4Usopp warns himself not to act rashly while trying to restrain the panicked children, urgent and conflicted mood.
p4Giant child screams desire to see parents again, voice full of despair and longing.
p4Usopp shouts for the children to stop, voice strained under physical pressure.
p4Child pleads for a female figure to return and promises to wait, hopeful yet desperate tone.
p4Usopp notes the children's hallucinations and suggests force may be needed, grim realization.
p4Children redirect anger at Usopp, shouting to remove chains and calling him a cockroach, hostile and confused.
p5Caesar laughs with delight at the children's displayed strength, mocking and triumphant tone.
p5Usopp reacts in disbelief at the torn chains, voice filled with alarm.
p5Children emit wordless screams of pain and confusion.
p5Usopp fires Firebird Star and orders children to retreat, urgent combat intent.
p5Usopp declares intent to deal with the gas using a special technique.
p6Caesar taunts that he cannot catch fire due to his gas-based fruit, smug and superior tone.
p6Caesar explains he can remove oxygen to extinguish flames before contact.
p6Caesar states he can also prevent breathing within his range, threatening and gleeful.
p6Caesar notes poison gas is not his only ability, hinting at further powers.
p7Usopp gasps in shock at Caesar's sudden appearance behind him.
p7Usopp cries out that he cannot move or react in time.
p7Caesar declares the strike while landing the black fist blow.
p7Blonde figure shouts Raiun while firing Black Ball attack.
p7Caesar laughs triumphantly after the successful surprise strike.
p8Caesar Clown questions the children about mentioning Straw Hat while maintaining a sinister tone.
p8Children cry out desperately for candy that makes them happy, reaching toward Caesar.
p8Caesar instructs the children to return to the facility for candy later, using a commanding yet false-friendly voice.
p8Caesar internally realizes he already encountered Straw Hat and reacts with shock.
p9Caesar Clown roars while swinging the pipe in an aggressive assault.
p9Brownbeard coughs violently while lying on the ground.
p9A voice reacts with surprise as the attack unfolds.
p10Caesar Clown screams while being sent flying by a powerful blow.
p10Brownbeard coughs and mutters while rising from the ground.
p10Brownbeard recognizes the attacker as a Straw Hat pirate.
p10Brownbeard expresses concern about his subordinate's burned condition.
p11Brownbeard tells Caesar not to get angry and mentions the Yeti Cool Brothers attack.
p11Caesar accuses Brownbeard of giving the order to attack him.
p11A voice states the Master's orders include killing Brownbeard as well.
p11Brownbeard urges the children to board the flying gas balloon and flee.
p11Brownbeard warns that it is dangerous and tells the children to run.
p12Vergo shouts in rage questioning the situation with intense close-up expression.
p12Vergo declares that all have become his subordinates and mocks the opponent's lost captain status.
p12Vergo insults the opponent as brainless dolt who no longer has loyal men.
p12Vergo claims the old crew are fools who still see him as savior and will serve him.
p12Vergo calls the opponent a worthless pirate who cannot lead in the new world.
p12Nami urges action to go after the children outside amid the chaos.
p13Vergo roars in anger while snapping his weapon.
p13Vergo unleashes a named strike Gastanet causing massive explosion.
p13Shockwaves and debris fly outward from the impact zone.
p14Caesar asks Monet if food for Smiley has been prepared.
p14Monet confirms all preparations are complete as instructed by master.
p14Caesar announces successful recovery of the children.
p14Caesar orders connection to all transmission receivers.
p14Subordinate confirms the connection request.
p15Caesar addresses illegal brokers worldwide about witnessing the experiment.
p15Caesar describes the poison gas weapon and its new effects beyond government versions.
p15Caesar notes the demonstration is sudden but viewers should feel privileged.
p16Narration voice explains choosing the moment for an experiment after revolution, with intent to demonstrate power.
p16Narration notes unwanted visitors arriving on the island today and mentions various New World islands heading toward war and domination.
p16Speaker offers potential applications of the demonstration to interested parties.
p16Grinning character dismisses the offer with 'NAH...' while suggesting interest in the slaughter weapon anyway.
p16Subordinate asks boss if interested in the weapon and proposes striking a deal.