After surviving that crazy, ghost-like island, Noah and the others sailed straight toward Sabaody without stopping.
From the lookout, Emma shouted, "Island ahead!"
Noah rushed out to the deck, eyes widening. "Wow," he said.
Ahead, the sea shimmered clear blue and towering above it were giant mangrove trees, their roots twisting like ancient serpents rising from the water.
Emma climbed down from the lookout. "Where's Amy?"
"She's making lunch," Noah replied, still staring at the island.
Emma hurried inside and pulled Amy out onto the deck. "Look!" Emma said.
Amy looked up, and her jaw dropped.
The archipelago stretched endlessly, each tiny island a fragment of paradise.
"It's… insane," Amy whispered. "I've never seen anything like this."
Emma nodded, her eyes scanning the islands. "It's beautiful."
Noah grinned, the wind whipping through his hair. "We've finally made it to Sabaody."
The ship bumped softly against the dock. Noah jumped down first, taking a deep breath of the salty sea air.
"Where should we go first?" Emma asked, looking at the huge mangrove trees around them.
Amy looked up. "Why are there numbers on the trees?"
Noah pointed. "Each island is like its own little area. They probably numbered the trees so people can find their way easier."
Emma raised an eyebrow. "How do you know that?"
"Just… common sense," Noah replied with a shrug.
Noah (thinking) –[ It's not like I can tell them I've seen all this on TV]
Noah started walking. " Let's Head to Grove 13," he said.
Emma and Amy followed behind.
After a few minutes, they reached Grove 13. Noah's eyes scanned the area until he spotted a bar.
Noah (thinking) – [This must be it]
Emma stopped and looked up at the swinging sign: Shakky's Rip-off Bar.
"Let's go inside," Noah said, pushing the door open.
Emma gasped. "Nami!" she shouted.
Nami turned and smiled. "Emma!"
Emma ran forward and hugged her. Amy stayed close, smiling quietly.
Noah leaned back. "It's been a while, guys."
"Noah! Why is your bounty so high?" Usopp asked clearly jealous.
Noah laughed. "Oh, everyone, this is Amy. She's part of my crew now."
Sanji's eyes lit up. He rushed over. "Why is a beautiful girl like you traveling with him?"
Nami smacked him on the head. "Down, boy!"
"Sorry about him," Nami said. "Sanji's… Sanji."
Amy laughed. "It's okay."
"So, Noah," Nami asked, "why are you here?"
"I came to get my ship coated," Noah replied.
Emma and Amy looked at each other confused. "Coated?" Emma asked.
Noah turned to her. "To get to the other side of the sea, we have to go under it first. I'll explain later."
Shakky looked at Noah. "Are you the one they call the Destroyer?"
"Yes," Noah said, frowning slightly. "I don't really like the name."
"You don't like it?" Emma said. "You love it!"
Shakky smirked. "With you and your lady here, there are now twelve rookies from the Worst Generation on the archipelago. But I don't think there'll be any trouble. You have the highest bounty, after all."
Emma tilted her head. "Who are the Worst Generation members?"
"The Worst Generation is a group of rookie pirates with the highest bounties of this generation," Shakky replied.
Emma's eyes widened. "Are all of them on Sabaody too?"
" Not all, do You want to know who's here?" Shakky asked.
Emma nods.
Shakky clapped her hands together. " Okay..listen up! Those of the Worst Generation who are currently on Sabaody Archipelago are!"
"Monkey D. Luffy – 400,000,000 Berries!"
"Roronoa Zoro – 220,000,000 Berries!"
"Eustass Kid – 370,000,000 Berries!"
"Killer – 150,000,000 Berries!"
"Trafalgar D. Water Law – 300,000,000 Berries!"
"X Drake – 222,000,000 Berries!"
"Basil Hawkins – 249,000,000 Berries!"
"Scratchmen Apoo – 198,000,000 Berries!"
"Capone 'Gang' Bege – 240,000,000 Berries!"
"Jewelry Bonney – 170,000,000 Berries!"
She pointed toward Noah and Emma with a sly grin. "Noah the Destroyer – 700,000,000 Berries! And Emma the ghostly merchant – 250,000,000 Berries!"
Amy blinked."So… that's everyone?"
Shakky nodded. "Yep. 12 out of the 13 rookies from the Worst Generation are here. Some are loud, some are quiet, some are crazy… but all of them are strong enough to make the seas shake."
Noah smirked. "Strong enough to shake the seas, huh?"
Shakky laughed. "Especially you."
Amy tilted her head. "So… Noah and Emma are famous?"
Shakky winked. "Wanted, dangerous… pick your favorite. Just remember to keep your heads up. Chaos follows the Worst Generation everywhere."
Noah grinned. "Sounds like fun."
Emma frowned slightly. "And scary."
Shakky chuckled. "Of course it's scary. That's what makes it worth it."