Loguetown, the town of beginning and end.
Twenty-one years ago, Pirate King Gol D. Roger was executed here, ushering in the Great Pirate Era.
Today, the square where the Pirate King was once executed has become a famous tourist attraction.
Especially for pirates, it is like a place of pilgrimage.
After Roger's execution, many pirates would stand on the execution platform each year to make grand declarations.
This phenomenon was only curbed after Smoker took over as the Marine Base Commander of Loguetown.
For rookie pirates who don't possess Haki, the Logia ability is almost insurmountable.
Thanks to Smoker's deterrent, the once chaotic town has now become orderly.
At this very moment.
Execution Square.
"Look, look, Thor, Kuina, that's the execution platform where Pirate King Roger was executed…"
Nami, like a tour guide, enthusiastically introduced it to Thor and Kuina.
Before coming to Loguetown, she had clearly made ample preparations.
"The Pirate King's treasure! The vast wealth of the Roger Pirates who conquered the Grand Line! Everything is hidden on that final island! The legendary one piece, for twenty years, it still hasn't been found!"
When Nami spoke of the one piece, her eyes sparkled.
"The one piece? I don't know what that is, but if others can't find it, Roland will definitely find it!"
Thor said with full confidence.
"Perhaps there's no need to even look for it; that one piece might just be fished up by my brother at any moment!"
Kuina spoke seriously.
"Mm-hmm, mm-hmm."
Nami nodded repeatedly in agreement.
Roland finding it was equivalent to her finding it.
Thinking of that legendary vast treasure, Nami couldn't help but tremble with excitement.
After visiting the Execution Square, the three girls split up, each looking for their target shops.
Although Never Empty Army had complete facilities, it still needed some small decorative items.
This task fell to Nami.
Thor's entire being was devoted to Roland, dedicated to serving him.
After separating, she headed straight for the town's clothing store, picking out various uniforms.
As for Kuina, as a talented swordswoman, she naturally wanted to go to a weapon shop.
Although she wasn't lacking in weapons, it was good to look and gain some knowledge.
Additionally, she needed to purchase sword maintenance tools like whetstones.
She spent an hour at the weapon shop.
Kuina finally bought what she needed.
She pushed the door open, satisfied, and hadn't walked far.
"Waaah, waaah, waaah."
The crying of a little girl from the alley ahead caught Kuina's attention.
As a righteous young girl, Kuina naturally couldn't ignore it.
When she learned that the little girl had been separated from her parents, Kuina immediately took the child to the Marine base in town.
With the help of the Marines, the girl's parents were quickly contacted, and the matter was resolved.
"Ah, you truly are Tashigi-chan's younger sister, just as enthusiastic and capable as Tashigi-chan!"
A middle-aged Marine Sergeant looked at Kuina with a face full of admiration.
"Eh?"
Kuina was stunned.
Does this middle-aged man know me?
And who is Tashigi?
He must have mistaken me for someone else!
Kuina shook her head, not dwelling too much on the question.
After the little girl was picked up by her parents, Kuina also left, preparing to meet up with Nami.
Not long after Kuina left.
Ding-a-ling~
A beautiful young girl wearing square-framed glasses pushed the door open and entered.
"Oh, Tashigi-chan, you're a little late. Your younger sister just left. Oh, but I never knew, Tashigi-chan, that you actually have such a heroic and spirited younger sister!"
The middle-aged Marine Sergeant said with emotion.
"Eh? What are you talking about? I don't have a younger sister!"
Tashigi was immediately confused.
"Eh, eh, eh, wasn't that girl your younger sister? She looked so much like you, as if carved from the same mold, and both of you are swordswomen!"
The middle-aged Marine Sergeant was also greatly surprised.
"A girl who looks like me?"
Tashigi frowned in thought.
Suddenly.
A flash of inspiration struck her mind.
She remembered her conversation with Nojiko a month ago in Cocoyasi Village.
At that time, Nojiko also mentioned that she looked very much like a certain girl, even thinking she was the older sister of the girl named Kuina.
"Could they have arrived?"
Tashigi's expression was solemn.
"Notify Smoker immediately…"
… …
… …
At this very moment.
Loguetown Port.
The port was bustling with noise, and the crowd was rapidly growing.
"Oh, oh, oh, move aside, everyone, move aside, let me through!"
"Eh, what happened all of a sudden? Did something happen at the port?"
"Not sure, I heard some fisherman caught a super big catch!"
"Huh? A fisherman? You're kidding, what's so exciting about that?"
"Hey, hey, don't underestimate this fisherman. They say the commotion is huge!"
"Maybe a Sea King got hooked, and they're still in a standoff!"
"Hoo, oh, if I could personally witness someone catching a Sea King, I'd have something awesome to brag about later!"
People from all over Loguetown who loved to watch a spectacle gathered at the port.
"Smoker-san, what should we do? If this continues, there will be a traffic jam!"
On the roof of the port warehouse, a Marine spoke nervously.
"Have our people maintain order, don't let anyone get close to that area!"
Smoker, the Smoker Colonel with two cigars in his mouth, gave the order.
He had already arrived here an hour ago.
However, he didn't immediately approach Roland.
One reason was that he saw Roland battling the 'big catch'.
Although he wasn't a fisherman, he knew what fishermen valued most.
The second, and more important reason, was that he wanted to observe Roland's strength.
Another quarter of an hour later.
Oh, oh, oh, oh—
An earth-shattering clamor erupted from the crowd at the port.
At the bow of Never Empty Army, Roland held his fishing rod with one hand.
One Cast—Heaven's Gate Opens!!!
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~
A small mountain rose from the sea.
Did the giant creature beneath the sea finally reveal its true form?
Just as everyone was filled with anticipation.
The next second.
A sudden twist caught everyone off guard.
The fishing hook, which should have held the giant creature, was… empty!!!
The giant creature got unhooked?
No!
Only Roland knew that the giant creature had successfully been reeled in.
[Ding dong]
[Good fortune shines, congratulations to the host for reeling in an SS-rank Pirate King Roger's top-tier Overlord Haki.]