Several days had passed since the Straw Hat Pirates left **Little Garden**, and the weather had taken a turn for the worse. The skies were dark and overcast, and a thick fog had settled over the sea, reducing visibility to almost nothing. The crew had been navigating carefully, relying on Nami's skills to guide them through the treacherous conditions. Despite the challenges, they were making steady progress toward **Drum Island**, where their next crew member awaited.
As the Going Merry sailed through the dense fog, the crew was on high alert. The eerie silence of the foggy sea was broken only by the sound of waves lapping against the ship. Suddenly, **Luffy**, who had been sitting on the figurehead, perked up. His sharp instincts had picked up on something unusual.
"Guys," Luffy said, his voice low but serious. "We're not alone. Be ready for anything."
The crew tensed, their hands instinctively reaching for their weapons. They trusted Luffy's instincts implicitly, and if he said something was wrong, they knew to be prepared.
As the fog began to clear slightly, they saw a strange sight: a man standing on the water. He was tall, with wavy lips and a sad expression. He wore a jester-like costume in green and blue, with a white winter cape and a bag of arrows on his back. His appearance was both comical and unsettling.
"That's **Chessmarimo**," Luffy said, recognizing the man from the stories he had heard. "We're near Drum Island. And that means trouble."
Chessmarimo raised his hand and gave a signal. Moments later, a massive ship emerged from the water, its hull dripping with seawater. At the helm stood **Wapol**, the self-proclaimed king of Drum Island. He was a large, rotund man with a smug expression and a crown perched precariously on his head. His appearance was as ridiculous as his reputation.
Wapol and Chessmarimo leaped onto the Going Merry, their movements swift and deliberate. Wapol's eyes gleamed with greed as he surveyed the ship and its crew.
"Listen up, you pirates!" Wapol declared, his voice booming. "I am King Wapol of Drum Island! Hand over all your supplies, and maybe I'll let you live!"
The crew exchanged glances, unimpressed by Wapol's bluster. Luffy, however, was already grinning, his fists clenched in anticipation.
Luffy stepped forward, his straw hat casting a shadow over his eyes. "Sorry, but we're not handing over anything. This is our ship, and we're not letting you take it."
Wapol's face twisted in anger. "You dare defy me? I'll show you the power of a king!"
With that, Wapol opened his mouth impossibly wide, revealing rows of sharp teeth. He lunged at the Going Merry, intending to bite a chunk out of the ship. But before he could make contact, Luffy was already in motion.
"Gum-Gum Pistol!" Luffy shouted, his fist extending with incredible speed and striking Wapol square in the face. The impact sent the self-proclaimed king flying off the ship and into the water.
Chessmarimo, seeing his master defeated, drew an arrow from his bag and aimed it at Luffy. But before he could fire, **Zoro** and **Sanji** were already on him.
"Not so fast," Zoro said, his swords gleaming as he disarmed Chessmarimo with a single strike.
Sanji followed up with a powerful kick, sending Chessmarimo sprawling onto the deck. "You picked the wrong ship to mess with," Sanji said, his cigarette dangling from his lips.
With Wapol and Chessmarimo defeated, Luffy turned to his crew. "Alright, everyone! Seize their treasures and take everything valuable. But leave the doctors alone. We might need them later."
The crew sprang into action. **Nami** was already grinning as she began looting Wapol's ship, her eyes sparkling at the sight of gold and jewels. **Usopp** and **Vivi** helped gather supplies, while **Zoro** and **Sanji** kept an eye on the defeated enemies.
As for Wapol and Chessmarimo, they were tied up and left on their ship, unconscious and humiliated. The Straw Hats had no intention of killing them, but they weren't about to let them cause any more trouble.
With the treasures secured and the threat neutralized, the Straw Hat Pirates set sail once again. The fog began to clear, revealing the distant silhouette of Drum Island. The crew was in high spirits, their confidence bolstered by their recent victory.
Luffy stood at the helm, his straw hat tilted back as he gazed at the horizon. "Alright, everyone! Next stop, Drum Island! Let's go meet our new crew member!"
The crew cheered, their excitement palpable. They didn't know what challenges awaited them on Drum Island, but they were ready to face them together.