Vivi's Adventure

On the Going Merry, Sanji glares with clenched teeth, thinking "...I CAN'T GO!!" while a voice notes "SO..." Nami stands nearby with her back turned. Vivi's face twists in anguish as she cries "I..." with a "PLUP" sound. Luffy grins widely and declares "I SEE!" Below deck the crew discusses the X mark on their arms. Luffy says "WHATEVER, JUST DRAW IT. WE'VE GOT MORE IMPORTANT THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT." Vivi smiles, "I LIKE IT, LUFFY." Usopp adds, "IT'S COOL, RIGHT, VIVII THAT'S OKAY. AN X IS GOOD!" Sanji warns, "BUT THE X ORIGINALLY SIGNIFIED A DEATH THREAT." Luffy questions, "WHYI" as the crew debates the pirate symbol.

Luffy grins fiercely and shouts "I'M......GOING TO STAY HERE!!" with "GRIN!" and "AW RIGHT!!" effects. Vivi appears in the background with a shocked expression. In an extreme close-up, tears stream down Vivi's face as she sobs with a broken voice, "...WILL YOU CALL ME YOUR SHIP-MATEI!" Large impact lettering "DOOM!" and dripping "PLUP..." sounds emphasize her crying. She continues, "BUT IF WE EVER SEE EACH OTHER AGAIN..."

Onlookers react in shock: "THE PRINCESS BELONGED TO THAT PIRATE GANGI! NO WAY!!" and "DID YOU HEAR THATI! THE PRINCESS IS IN CAHOOTS WITH THE STRAW HAT PIRATES!!" Luffy smiles on the ship deck while a splash sound effect appears nearby. Nami hisses "DON'T SAY ANYTHING!!" as Usopp and Chopper panic with "I!" and "GRK!!" Luffy raises his arms triumphantly yelling "SOME-DAY WE'LL ---!!" while Vivi watches with concern. Luffy sweats nervously, realizing "IF WE GIVE THEM PROOF THAT SHE'S OUR FRIEND, THEY'LL BRAND HER A CRIMINAL." Nami adds, "THE NAVY IS WATCHING, VIVI."

A tearful young woman with long light hair and an earring stares forward with wide eyes and a trembling expression, sweat drops visible on her face. Nearby, a group stands on a ship's deck overlooking the sea and a distant city. One figure says, "LET'S JUST QUIETLY TAKE OUR LEAVE." A close-up shows a hand clenched with tension lines. Farther out on a sandy shore, the same woman stands beside a large duck as a small boat sails away in the distance. The duck quacks repeatedly with visible sound effects "QUACK..." and "SPLASH". The woman watches the departing ship with growing emotion. In rapid succession, the duck flaps its wings wildly while quacking "QUACK GWACK!!!" and "QUACK!! QUACK!!!" as the woman cries harder, tears streaming down her cheeks.

From behind, the Straw Hat crew stands on the deck with their left arms raised high, each bearing a bold X mark. Zoro, Usopp, Chopper, Luffy in his straw hat, Nami, and Sanji all hold the pose. Luffy shouts, "LET'S SAIL!!!" A large panel shows their ship sailing away under the Jolly Roger as the crew continues the salute. Narration reads, "...THE SIGN OF OUR FELLOWSHIP." Another panel displays a raised arm with an X against the flag, accompanied by the text "NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS FROM HERE ON, OUR LEFT ARMS WILL BEAR..." The final close-up reveals the young woman smiling through tears, her face streaked with emotion. The page ends with "The End!"

Colorful title page for "Chapter 216: Vivi's Adventure". Vivi stands in the center wearing a light blue T-shirt with an X mark, smiling and giving a peace sign. Surrounding her are close-ups of Roronoa Zoro holding a sword, Monkey D. Luffy grinning widely, Usopp pointing excitedly, Nami smiling, Tony Tony Chopper with a happy expression, and Sanji smirking with a cigarette. The One Piece logo appears at the top with credits for Eiichiro Oda and Naoshi Komi.

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A massive whirlpool swirls violently around a small ship flying the Straw Hat Jolly Roger as it sails through the raging storm. Narration reads, "IT WAS..." followed by "...A JOURNEY OF HOPE ACROSS A SEA OF DESPAIR..." In the lower panels, a young girl with dark hair and goggles points excitedly, asking "DON'T YOU SEE THAT LIGHTI" while narration continues, "IT GAVE ME A PUSH AND SAID..." Nearby, Igaram stands with a small white creature resembling a rabbit or duck. The scene shifts to an older man with long hair sweating heavily, reacting with "OOHH..." and "OOH..." as small birds chirp "CHEEP CHEEP" on a balcony ledge.

Vivi, dressed in a pirate captain's hat and striped outfit, strikes a dramatic pose on the ship deck while holding a pistol, declaring "I'M GOING TO BECOME A PIRATE QUEEN!!" and calling out "IGARAM..." as debris and effects explode around her. Below, Igaram sweats and gasps "HUFF!!" with frantic sounds "HUFF!!" and "AAAAAAA". A large impact "GABAB!!" and "VWUP!!" sends him flying as he screams "AAAH!!". In the final panels, someone crashes through a door with "THWAM!!" and "BAM!!" while voices shout "PRINCESS VIVI!!!" amid falling debris.

A close-up shows Vivi smiling and greeting "GOOD MORNING." and "OH, IGARAM." In the next scene she corrects herself nervously, "I MEAN, G-GOOD MORNING." while Igaram sweats and stammers "HUH...I OH! ER..." and "YES, WHAT IS ITI" as a maid asks "ER... NOTHING." Vivi extends her arm asking "WHAT'S WRONGI YOU'RE SWEATING!" A furious older woman with curly hair smacks Igaram with "WHAK!!" and "BAM!!" yelling "THEN GET OUT!!!" while scolding "NOW, NOW, IGARAM! DON'T JUST BARGE IN WITHOUT KNOCKING!! PRINCESS VIVI IS DRESSING!!" A sign identifies "PRINCESS OF ALABASTA NEFERTARI VIVI".

Igaram sweats nervously, saying "I WAS SO CERTAIN THAT PRINCESS VIVI WOULD WANT TO SAIL ON WITH THEM..." and "PERHAPS I'M OVER-THINKING IT." while muttering "HMM... I HAVE AN UNEASY FEELING." and "I SUPPOSE I JUMPED TO CONCLUSIONS." with an "OW..." as he clutches his head. A wide view shows a grand city with a large fountain and cheering crowds "RAAAAAAAH" amid impact sounds. In the streets, people gather as a woman in a striped cloak asks "DON'T YOU THINK IT'S A BIT TIGHT, TERRACOTTAI" while another replies "IT'S PERFECT! YOU LOOK EVERY INCH A PRINCESS!" with background chatter and "SHUFF SHUFF" sounds.

A young woman with long light hair sits before a mirror as an older attendant with curly hair speaks warmly. "They've been waiting two years for your coming-of-age ceremony. Normally it would've been conducted when you were 14." The attendant smiles, adding, "But then, it's understandable." In another room, attendants prepare the space while voices note, "The square is already packed," "But your speech isn't scheduled until ten o'clock," and "People are so eager." The young woman looks uncertain. The attendant reassures her, "You don't have to say anything, my dear. But I don't know what to say." A uniformed attendant adjusts her hair, explaining, "The ceremony celebrates your passage from child to adult. It means a great deal......for his majesty to do this now. All you have to do is let everyone see how you've grown." The young woman remains silent, dots indicating her hesitation.

The young woman glances aside as a transponder snail rings. Voices ask, "Who is itI" "Someone named Bon-chan." "Transponder snailI" On the ship, the Straw Hats gather around the snail. Luffy grins excitedly while Sanji warns, "Don't do it. It could be some kind of trap." Usopp questions, "I don't know anyone named that." Someone asks, "Bon-chanI Who's thatI" The snail connects with wild laughter as a voice shouts, "HelloI! HelloI! Ha ha ha ha!! It's me!!" Sanji works the snail frantically, exclaiming "Hey!!" as the caller laughs hysterically, "Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!"

Luffy grabs the transponder snail in shock, yelling, "Oh!! Is that you, Straw HatI! You're so strong!! You surprised me!!" The caller laughs wildly. Sanji snaps, "Hey, is that you, SwanI! What do you wantI" The snail rings insistently. Luffy demands, "What do you wantI!" The caller replies, "If the Navy intercepts this transmission, I'll be in big trouble!! Just call me 'Mr. 2'." Chopper and others react with alarm. Luffy shouts, "You gotta be joking!!" The caller continues, "Aboard your ship! Cut the jokes, you silly clown!! Where are you nowI!" Sanji growls, "Why you dirty--!! Now don't be like that!!"

The caller laughs uproariously, "Ha ha ha!!...We were friends! I thought..." The crew reacts with surprise. Luffy raises his arms, declaring, "I knew he was a good guy!!" Usopp wonders, "Does that mean he's protecting the Merry from the NavyI" Sanji notes, "He's stuck here without a way off the island." The young woman, now shown again, listens tensely with sweat drops. Nami says, "All right, then let's get ready..." Luffy adds, "But if it turns out to be a trap, we'll clobber him good. Well, we gotta go. He's got our ship." The caller finishes, "So..." Back on the ship the crew stands together as the young woman turns away, murmuring, "I don't know what to do..." Luffy reaches toward her while others watch.

On a couch inside a building, a girl with a ponytail leans forward tensely while another woman with shoulder-length hair speaks to her from behind. "LISTEN CAREFULLY, VIVI. WE'LL GIVE YOU 12 HOURS TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND." In a side panel, two men watch the exchange; one with a bandana mutters "VIVI..." A map panel shows the East Port with an arrow pointing to a small ship. "ONCE WE RECAPTURE OUR SHIP IN THE SANDORA RIVER... WE'LL MAKE A SHORT STOP AT THE EAST PORT AT EXACTLY 12 NOON TOMORROW! IF YOU WANT TO JOIN US ON YOUR JOURNEY... THAT WILL BE YOUR ONE AND ONLY CHANCE! WE WON'T BE ABLE TO DROP ANCHOR THOUGH." In a grand hall below, the ponytail girl now smiles brightly and leans in, declaring "...AS A FELLOW PIRATE!!" Luffy in his straw hat, Chopper in a top hat, and several crewmates stand behind her. A speech bubble adds, "IF YOU'RE THERE......WE'LL WELCOME YOU..."

Vivi smiles softly as voices urge her from off-panel: "THAT'S NOT THE POINT! SHE HAS TO DECIDE FOR HERSELF! YOU GUYS! DON'T YOU WANT VIVI TO COMEI!" "STOP IT, LUFFY." "YOU HAVE TO COME! COME WITH US NOW!!" "COME ON, VIVI!!!" "VIVI, YOU'RE A PRINCESS. WE CAN'T OFFER YOU MUCH." Vivi replies quietly with "..." and "LET'S GO." Alone in a moonlit courtyard, she thinks, "I NEVER THOUGHT I'D ACTUALLY CONSIDER BECOMING A PIRATE. IT'S SUCH A BIG DECISION. BUT I'LL NEVER GET ANOTHER CHANCE LIKE THIS." In her bedroom, she sits up in bed with Karoo beside her and decides, "TO GET TO THE EAST PORT... IT'LL TAKE KAROO FOUR HOURS TO RUN THERE, SO I'D HAVE TO LEAVE HERE BY EIGHT. TOMORROW AT NOON..." Close-ups show her worried face as she whispers to Karoo, "WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO...I IF I GO......WON'T YOU, KAROOI...YOU'LL COME TOO..."

In a long arched hallway, Igaram reports while running, "I'VE JUST RECEIVED A REPORT OF FIGHTING AT THE PORT." A voice answers, "I SEE. IGARAM..." Vivi peeks from a doorway, thinking "BY NOW, THEY'RE ALL..." Outside, explosions rock the area with sound effects "ドォン... BOOM... ゴォォーン... KADOOM..." as Igaram and another man stand amid smoke and birds. "WITH THE NAVY INVOLVED... OUR HANDS ARE TIED..." On the water, a frantic man with a headband screams from a small boat, "WHY DON'T YOU SHOOT SOME CANNONBALLS AT US, YOU JERKS!! TAKE DOWN STRAW HAT!!" Multiple ships exchange fire; the Going Merry is visible among them as cannon blasts erupt with "ドドォーーン BOOM... ドゴォ..." and a sign reading "FIRE!!!"

The Going Merry is under heavy attack as iron spears rain down. Crew members shout, "HERE THEY COME!!" "IF WE GET MANY MORE OF THOSE IRON SPEARS IN OUR HULL......WE'RE GONNA END UP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SEA FOR SURE!!" "THIS AIN'T NO JOKE!!" "THEN I COULD BOUNCE 'EM BACK AT YOU!!!" Sound effects crash: "FWUP!!!" "テテテテ!!" "BO-BOOM" and large impact marks. Spears pierce the hull with "CHONK" and "ガン..." as the ship rocks violently. Close-ups show crew members grimacing in pain: "CREEPS!!" "UNH!!" "GRAH!!" One man clutches his face, yelling, "ISN'T THERE ANYTHING WE CAN DOI!" The battle rages with debris flying and the ship taking critical damage.

Marine warships pound the target vessel with cannon fire as the crew struggles to hold position. Crew members shout in panic: "They're putting holes in us faster than I can board them up!!" "It's hard enough protecting just one side!!" "We're outnumbered eight to one!!" A Marine officer yells, "Do something, you guys!!" Explosions rock the deck with "BO-BO-BOOM!!!" and impact sounds. Below, Hina's face fills a panel as she declares with a fierce grin, "YOU'RE DOOMED!! This is the specialty of the Black Cage Squad—the Black Spear Formation. They can fight or they can try to run, but they'll never... break through our blockade!!" Distant ships maneuver desperately while someone wishes aloud, "I wish this were hand-to-hand combat! Then we'd have the edge!!"

Bon Clay appears in dramatic close-up, gripping a ring and declaring, "Today I'll prove to you that I'm not a weirdo!! Look closely at this ring!" He adds with a smirk, "It seems like a hundred years since I saw him last! I'm a lot stronger now. It's that nasty, violent cook and his gang!! I'll sink you all!!" Nearby, Luffy stares in shock as someone asks, "Who's that other guy...I" Luffy blurts, "Hey, Mr. Hypnotist, aren't you a pirate tooI!" Bon Clay counts, "One... two... HERE GOES!!" The sea erupts as Usopp's projectiles strike Marine ships, triggering massive explosions marked "BOOM!!" and "KRAK!!" with cries of "GAH!!" and "BROTHER!!" from the sailors.

Usopp crouches on deck, sweating as he mutters, "UH-OH." Crewmates react with surprise: "OH, CARROT NOSE, YOU'RE FABULOUS!! YOU DID IT!! THERE'S A GAP IN THE FORMATION TO THE SOUTH!!" "Y-YEAH! JUST AS I PLANNED! THAT'S WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MESS WITH USOPP!!" "WE CAN SAIL RIGHT THROUGH THE HOLE!!" Hina's projected face appears, roaring, "'BLACK CAGE' HINA, THE NAVY CAPTAIN WHO'S IN CHARGE OF THIS REGION!! SHE'S BAD NEWS ALL RIGHT!! WE GOTTA GET OUTTA HERE QUICK!!" Luffy grips a striped ball while Hina continues, "BUT DON'T LET DOWN YOUR GUARD. SEA RATS LIKE THESE WILL TURN AND BITE YOU WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT IT. NO VESSEL EXISTS THAT MY BLACK SPEAR FORMATION CAN'T DESTROY."

A tall woman with long hair and a WAPD badge stands poised, ordering, "WHEN WE PULL ALONGSIDE THEM, I WANT THE REST OF YOU TO STAY BACK. IF YOU GET IN MY WAY... HINA WILL BE VERY UPSET." A Marine salutes, "AYE-AYE!!" Luffy protests, "WE CAN'T." The woman insists, "IF YOU WANNA GO, GO." Crew members urge escape: "ALL WE HAVE TO DO IS SAIL THROUGH THAT GAP IN THEIR FORMATION AND WE'RE SWAN FREE!!" "WHAT ARE YOU DOINGI! WE HAVE TO ESCAPE!!" Bon Clay panics, "HURRY, MR. BON CLAY!! LET'S GET OUTTA HERE!!" while Luffy shouts back, "YOU CAN'TI! IF WE KEEP SAILING THIS WAY, THEY'LL SINK US!!"

On the deck of the Thousand Sunny, Luffy stands with his hat tilted back, one hand behind his head, grinning widely as he declares, "WE'RE GONNA......PICK UP A FRIEND!!" Nami, Chopper, and other crew members react with surprise and excitement around him. In the background, a large tree-like structure and city buildings are visible. A close-up panel shows a shocked face with wide eyes and an open mouth exclaiming, "...A FRIENDI!" Earlier panels show crew members discussing their route: "WE DON'T HAVE TIME TO SAIL AROUND THEM. WE HAVE TO GO STRAIGHT AHEAD." and "...AT THE EAST PORT." Another voice adds, "WE HAVE TO MEET SOMEONE AT NOON..." A furious reaction bubble reads, "WHATI! THAT'S SUICIDE!!" followed by the retort, "WHAT'S SO IMPORTANT THAT YOU'RE GOING TO SAIL TO YOUR DEATHSI! FINE, THROW AWAY YOUR LIVES IF YOU WANT!!"

A massive crowd fills the plaza in front of a grand palace, buzzing with chatter shown as "BLAB", "YACK", and "BUZZ". Inside a quiet room, a door opens with a "CHAK..." sound. A man with slicked-back hair and a stern expression asks, "MAY I COME INI" Vivi, standing by the window in an elegant dress, replies, "YES, PLEASE." The man enters and stares at her, saying, "WHAT DID YOU..." Vivi smiles gently. In a flashback panel, a younger Vivi stands with her father as the man remarks, "...PRINCESS VIVI. FOR A MOMENT I MISTOOK YOU FOR YOUR LATE MOTHER..." Vivi turns and says softly, "PAPA... NO..." The man sits down at her request, exclaiming, "IT'S REMARKABLE!"

Vivi stands gracefully in the sunlit room, her long dress flowing, one hand resting on the curtain. She looks directly at the seated man and states, "I HAVE SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOU." She continues, "FATHER AND IGARAM..." Close-up reaction panels show the man's wide-eyed shock with sweat drops and exclamation marks, his expression shifting from surprise to intense focus as he processes her words.

Luffy's crew reacts in shock on the ship. A winged figure with a mask exclaims, "...I CAN'T RUN AWAY!!" and "NOW THAT I KNOW THE TRUTH..." while another panel shows a distant figure on a stage labeled "MR. BON CLAYI!" Usopp and Franky stand nearby with worried expressions. Luffy, covered in sweat and injuries, shouts with determination, "HOW CAN WE EVER FACE OURSELVES IF WE ABANDONED THEM NOWI!" The crew listens as Luffy raises his voice: "ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE, LISTEN CAREFULLY TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY!!" Sound effects and motion lines emphasize the tension and resolve.

A marine lookout with binoculars shouts in alarm, "IT'S...!! NO! IT'S...!!!" as distant ships clash on the waves. "THEY'RE SPLITTING UP!! THE DUCK SHIP IS HEADING SOUTH!!" another voice reports. "IT'S PROBABLY A DIVERSION," comes the reply. Hina glares with fierce intensity, cigarette in mouth, while a stitched-face crewman sweats and yells, "LADY HINA! THE SHEEP SHIP IS THE DECOY!! THE STRAW HATS ARE ON THE DUCK SHIP!!" The duck ship, marked with a skull and crossbones, speeds through the water amid splashes and motion lines. Orders ring out: "HURRY!! AND CLOSE THE FORMATION!!" "AFTER THEM!" as the marine vessels pursue with cannons firing and water erupting in "PLOOSH!!" and "SWOOSH" effects.

Hina narrows her eyes and declares, "THIS STRAW HAT LUFFY YOU'RE LOOKING FOR..." Nearby, a sunglasses-wearing woman laughs wildly, "HA HA HA HA HA HA!! THREE MINUTES!! LET'S GO! FULL SPEED AHEAD!!" In a dramatic splash panel, Luffy stands disguised in a swan-themed outfit with wings and a striped lower body, arms crossed and laughing triumphantly as "TA-DAH!!" rings out. Surrounding pirates react in shock and awe, one shouting "IS IT MEI!" The scene shifts back to the marine ship where the same laughter echoes, "HA HA HA HA HA HA!!" A marine reports, "LADY HINA!! THE SHEEP SHIP IS SLIPPING TO THE EAST!!" Hina, now with a transponder snail, taps it and says with a sly grin, "CLICK!! JUST KIDDING."

Hina's eyes widen in shock as large Japanese text "おかま道" and "FWUP" explode across the panel. A voice proclaims, "A FRIEND OF THE STRAW HAT GANG!!" Mr. 2 Bon Clay appears in flowing robes, striking dramatic poses with "FWIP..." effects and declaring, "I'M A MASTER OF DISGUISE. AND... HEE, GOTCHA..." Hina watches intently with sweat on her face. The scene cuts to a powerful close-up of Bon Clay's intense face and hands forming a technique, with "DOOM" sound effects and swirling clouds as he prepares his next move.

Mr. 2 Bon Clay leaps dramatically amid swirling petals and debris, labeled "MR. 2 BON CLAY," arms outstretched as he shouts, "SCATTER, MY FRIENDS... TO THE TRUE SKY!" and "OH COME MY WAY. LET US MAKE IT BLOOM." Narration boxes read, "YOU CAN STRAY FROM A MAN'S PATH... YOU CAN STRAY FROM A WOMAN'S PATH... BUT YOU CAN'T STRAY FROM THE PATH OF MANKIND." Hina glares coldly and states, "HINA IS VERY ANGRY." In extreme close-up, Bon Clay's face fills the frame with a fierce grin, asking "...DANCEI" and "SHALL WE..." as Hina's eyes narrow further.

Explosions rock the massive prison ship as it tilts violently. Luffy and his allies fight desperately amid smoke and debris. Bon Clay leaps into action on the upper deck, shouting "BON-CHAN!" while striking a dramatic pose. In the foreground, Luffy screams with tears and blood streaking his face, "WE'LL NEVER, EVER... FORGET YOU GUYS!!" Smaller figures including a hat-wearing crewmate cry out "WAAAH" as the emotional farewell unfolds. A close-up shows Luffy's intense, tear-filled expression while voices call "BON-CHAN!!" and "WE..."

A burning ship marked with a skull flag and the words "FLOAT TO THE OCEAN FLOOR..." sinks beneath the waves as narration reads "...AND SLEEP......O FLOWER OF FRIENDSHIP." The scene shifts to an ornate palace hall. Igaram, seated in a large chair, discusses a secret underground organization with a blonde woman in a black dress. He states, "IT'S AN UNDERGROUND ORGANIZATION..." and "SINCE NO ONE KNOWS WHO THE LEADER IS..." The woman replies about the risk of inquiries while they plan to stop the rebellion. Speech bubbles note "NO." and "YOU DON'T KNOW WHO'S BEHIND THE REBELLIONI"

The blonde woman turns with a grin, her face filling the panel as she reacts "HUHI" Igaram stands and asks, "IGARAM, DO YOU KNOW WHAT I'M THINKINGI" She suddenly grabs his face with both hands, startling him into a sweat as he yelps "UH...!!!" and "OH NO. I'VE SAID TOO MUCH!" In a dramatic pull, she yanks him forward while he panics, "NO!! I DON'T KNOW!! I DON'T KNOW!! I HAVE TO GET TO WORK!!" and she shouts "IGARAM!!!"

Vivi's face fills the panel with fierce determination, sweat flying as she yells, "BUT I CAN'T SIT IDLY BY WHILE THEY DESTROY ALABASTA!!" In the background Igaram protests, "NO! NO!! THIS ISN'T A GAME!! IT'S DEADLY BUSINESS!!" and "I KNOW THAT, IGARAM!!" The final wide panel reveals the grand palace exterior lined with armored guards holding spears. A lone small figure walks toward the massive domed building as the sound effect "WHAM..." echoes across the scene.

A crowd gathers before a grand palace as Princess Vivi descends the stairs. People murmur and point excitedly. "LOOK! IT'S PRINCESS VIVI!!!" someone shouts. "OH!" another exclaims amid the "MURMUR" and footsteps "TMP... TMP...". On a ship deck, fighters clash violently. A figure in a straw hat leaps forward while others are thrown back. Below, furious men yell at the chaos: "GET OUT OF OUR WAY!!" "OUR CANNONS AREN'T STOPPING THEM!" "THEY'RE TOO STRONG, LIEUTENANT!!" "WHAT'RE YOU DOINGI! IT'S ONLY ONE SHIP!!" as impact sounds "RAAH" and "ワアア" fill the air.

The massive crowd erupts in cheers as Princess Vivi appears on a balcony. "IT'S PRINCESS VIVI!!!" "PRIN-CESS!!" "LOOK HOW SHE'S GROWN!!" voices roar with "RAAAAAAAH". Confetti fills the air. Smaller panels show excited children and adults reacting with awe. The scene shifts to a quiet clock tower overlooking the city. Narration reads: "...THAT DAY... IT ALL STARTED... THEN I JUST HAVE ONE QUESTION FOR YOU, PRINCESS VIVI."

Princess Vivi smiles gently with closed eyes, her long hair flowing. A voice asks, "DO YOU HAVE THE RESOLVE......TO STAY ALIVEI" Silhouettes stand in a room behind her. Below, a vast crowd fills the square before the palace. Vivi's thought appears: "...ON AN ADVENTURE. I'VE BEEN..."

Spectators chatter in the square: "SHE WAS SUPPOSED TO SPEAK TWO HOURS AGO. WHY THE DELAYI" "THE CEREMONY'S STARTING!" "SHE'S REALLY ALIVE! WHAT A RELIEF!" "I'VE WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS!" "THE PRINCESS IS SPEAKING!!" "HEY!!" A man named Koza is called out. Inside, a long-haired man sips tea calmly, thinking "I HOPE THE PEOPLE DON'T RIOT" with "HMM...". Nearby, a spiky-haired man with glasses smiles and says, "THE WHOLE TOWN CAN HEAR. THE LOUDSPEAKERS ARE AT FULL BLAST. VIVI IS GIVING HER SPEECH!! HURRY, IT'S BEGUN!!"

Vivi stands with a gentle smile, holding a small transponder snail as she recalls her departure. "I LEFT ALABASTA AND SET SAIL UPON THE VAST, DARK OCEAN," she narrates. "IT WAS......A JOURNEY OF HOPE ACROSS A SEA OF DESPAIR." A tiny ship with a skull flag sails through massive, swirling waves under lightning. "I VISITED UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING ISLANDS." The sea calms around her vessel. "...GENTLY ENVELOPING ME AND EASING MY CARES....WAS SOOTHING... AT TIMES THE SOUND OF THE OCEAN WAVES..." Strange sea creatures and dreamlike landscapes appear. "I SAW CREATURES I'D NEVER IMAGINED AND LANDSCAPES OUT OF A DREAM." In a crowded Alabasta street, men glare suspiciously. "...MOCKING ME AND PLAYING ON MY FEARS. AT OTHER TIMES IT WAS HARSH..."

Vivi continues her story with sparkling eyes. "IT DIDN'T RESIST THE TUGS OF THE TIDES, BUT SAILED AHEAD THROUGH THE ROUGHEST HEADWINDS. AND POINTING FORWARD, IT SAID..." Luffy grins excitedly on the deck. "THAT STRANGE LITTLE SHIP NEVER LOST ITS WAY EVEN IN THE DARK. IT WOULD DANCE ON THE GIANT WAVES." The Thousand Sunny braves a storm as the crew struggles at the rail. "DON'T YOU SEE THAT LIGHTI" a voice calls. Vivi clasps her hands. "BUT IN THE DARKNESS OF THE STORM, I ENCOUNTERED A LITTLE SHIP. IT GAVE ME A PUSH AND SAID..." She smiles warmly. "LOOK, THERE'S THE LIGHT."

Vivi smiles softly. "AND..." A clock ticks. "WHAT'S SHE TALKING ABOUTI IT'S THE UNTOLD STORY OF HER STRUGGLE. BUT FOR ME, THAT WAS THE TRUTH. IN TIME, HISTORIANS WILL SAY IT'S JUST A LEGEND." The ship approaches East Port, Tama-risk. "SPLASH..." Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper lean over the railing in shock. "IT'S PAST NOON ALREADY... LET'S GO. SHE'S NOT COMING. THAT WAS JUST SOMEBODY PRETENDING TO BE VIVI!! IT'S THE BROADCAST OF THE CEREMONY FROM ALUBARNA. VIVI'S VOICE. DID YOU HEAR THAT SPEECHI VIVI..."

On the deck, Luffy shouts orders. "GIVE IT UP, LUFFY. SHE CAN'T JUST LEAVE LIKE THAT. TAKE THE HELM! SET THE SAIL!!" Usopp panics. "OH NO!! THE NAVY'S COMING!! HOW MANY SHIPS ARE THEREI LET'S DROP ANCHOR AND GO LOOK FOR HER!! SHE'S GOTTA BE HERE!! VIVI'S COMING!!" A fake Vivi in a mask appears in Alubarna. "LET US SEE YOUR FACE, YOU PHONY!! OR RATHER, LORD IGARAM!! WHAT'S THE BIG IDEAI!" Igaram sweats. "RIGHT NOW, THE PRINCESS IS... WHERE'S THE PRINCESS SPEAKING FROMI! WHERE'S THE REAL PRINCESS VIVII!"

A small ship sails across the water toward a distant city as a large speech bubble erupts from the deck: "YOU GUYS!!" The vessel carries a bear-like figure at the helm and a small mouse-like creature waving excitedly. Below, on the shore, Vivi appears dramatically with arms raised, shouting "TA-DAH!!" beside the giant duck Karoo, who spreads his wings and cries "QUACK QUACK!!!" Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper react with wide-eyed shock and joy. Luffy yells "VIVII!!" while Usopp exclaims "KAROO!!!" as the group stares in disbelief at their long-lost friend.

The crew reacts with frantic energy. Chopper shouts "THE NAVY'S RIGHT ON OUR TAIL!!" while hearts appear around Sanji as he cries "VIVI!" Luffy yells "TURN THE SHIP AROUND!! HURRY!!" and insists "I TOLD YOU SHE'D COME!!" Vivi stands calmly nearby. In the distance the ship turns away as a voice from it says "...TO SAY GOOD-BYE!!" and "I'VE COME..." Vivi then speaks through a large microphone setup on the shore: "THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!!" and "I CAN'T GO WITH YOU!!" Luffy reacts in shock, asking "WHAT DID SHE SAYI!" while Karoo stands beside her. Onlookers in the crowd question "WHATI! WHO'S SHE TALKING TOI"

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