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Food City in the First Half of the Grand Line
Food City, a prosperous capital in the first half of the Grand Line, is a paradise for gourmets. Delicacies from across the world gather here, making it a rival to Totto Land, the former Dessert Island of the Sky kingdom.
The island is connected to Water 7 via the world's most advanced sea train. Travelers can journey from Food City to the Queen of Spring City and then continue by train to Water 7. Unlike typical travel tasks, this trip is all about leisure and enjoyment.
At this time, Yamato was dining here alongside a group of the next generation's retainers.
"Umai!" Yamato declared boldly, her voice ringing out despite her cold and striking beauty.
She sat at a table in a gourmet restaurant, holding chopsticks in her right hand as she devoured a bowl of ramen made with Sea King meat. With a fork in her left hand, she eagerly stuffed octopus balls into her mouth, savoring every bite.
"These octopus balls, this ramen—Sea King meat! It's even better than what the palace chefs can make! And this juice—come and try it!" Yamato's enthusiasm was infectious.
Drawn by her spirited invitation, Nami and the others joined her at the table. Initially hesitant, they began tasting the food. The moment they realized how delicious it was, their eyes lit up, and they quickened their pace. Ulti even snatched half of Page One's octopus balls mid-bite.
Page One sighed, turning his head in resignation.
Meanwhile, Trafalgar Law, ever the doting older brother, offered some food to his sister, Lami. He watched her reaction carefully but stopped himself from commenting, sensing her irritation before he could even speak.
As the group enjoyed their meal, Zoro suddenly stood up. "I'm a bit thirsty," he said. "This juice isn't doing it for me. I'll head out and find a drink."
However, he didn't make it far. Nami promptly landed a critical hit, knocking him to the ground. She grabbed him by the collar, shaking him angrily. "Zoro! I told you—anyone can wander off, but not you! Do you even realize how much trouble you've caused us?"
"That's right!" Lammy added, hands on her hips. "Zoro, you can get lost even in a straight street. It's a terrifying skill, honestly."
Law nodded in agreement. "Indeed. Even with a lifetime of medical expertise, I can't figure out how you manage it. You're a hopeless case."
Blushing furiously, Zoro looked down, too embarrassed to argue. While frustration boiled within him, he couldn't deny the truth of their words.
Zoro's infamous sense of direction had plagued him since childhood. In the intricate streets of a bustling, high-end city, his "road-crazy" tendencies became particularly evident. If not for maids patrolling the area, he might have remained lost there indefinitely.
What truly irked Zoro wasn't Law's medical analysis but Perona's antics. She suddenly clung to his legs, covering his mouth with one hand while dramatically lamenting.
"Even Law says you're beyond saving! That means you'll be a complete idiot for life," Perona said, her eyes brimming with exaggerated tears. She gave Zoro a pitying look, adding, "Seeing you like this breaks my heart… so pitiful! Cheer up!"
"Hey! That's enough!" Zoro roared defensively, startling nearby guests, who began to edge away from the commotion.
"Anyway, it doesn't matter! The important thing is finishing Master Alex's mission as soon as possible!" Zoro declared, hastily changing the subject.
"What a blunt way to dodge the topic," everyone muttered in unison, unimpressed.
Kuina, sipping her juice calmly, agreed. "Zoro's right. We've enjoyed ourselves for a while now. It's probably time to focus on completing Master Alex's mission."
"There's no rush, Kuina," Baby 5 interjected with a soft smile. "Master Alex said we could relax and have some fun before the next big event."
"And besides," Nojiko added thoughtfully, "it's only a short journey from here to Water 7."
Ulti nodded enthusiastically, supporting the idea. Though it was officially a mission, traveling offered a rare chance for leisure. The sea train's influence had brought numerous entertainment venues to the area, and Ulti wasn't ready to give them up just yet.
"Not only that," she chimed in, "but there are so many amazing delicacies we don't have back home in the Sky kingdom! And don't forget the shops—they have gorgeous clothes everywhere!" As a young woman in her prime, her shopping instincts were in full swing.
Seeing Kuina fall silent, Zoro reluctantly dropped the argument. He sat back down and sipped the drink Law handed him. Page One, who seemed ready to join the conversation, hesitated and ultimately held his tongue.
Meanwhile, in the nearby sea...
A curious sight unfolded as an inflated octopus, shaped like a balloon, carried a small wooden sailboat down from the clouds. The vessel descended toward the sea, supported by the floating creature. This was none other than the Sky Island specialty: the Octopus Hot Air Balloon.
It was the preferred method for pirates leaving Sky Island to return to the Blue Sea.
Onboard the small ship suspended beneath the octopus was the Going Merry, now helmed by the Straw Hat Pirates.
"This is incredible! I didn't believe Sky Island really existed!" exclaimed Hughes, the male navigator who had replaced Nami in this timeline. His face beamed with wonder.
"It's been a real adventure, but this shouldn't be your first time leaving Sky Island, right? Long ear?" teased Luffy's new ally, a carefree figure wearing a well-worn straw hat.
"Who are you calling long-ear, b*****d?!" Enel snapped, glaring in irritation.
Sanji, witnessing the bickering, facepalmed and sighed. "Even if there were some... conflicts, you should call him 'Captain' now. Ah, who am I kidding? Just call him by his name."
Meanwhile, Usopp, filling in as the ship's carpenter in the absence of a proper shipwright, called out from the deck. "The Going Merry took some serious damage! We'll need to dock for repairs."
"Really? Then Hughes, I'm counting on you!" Luffy laughed, carefree as always.
Hughes rolled his eyes, realizing he was working under a deeply unreliable captain. Checking the log pose on his wrist, he muttered, "The next island should be the world's largest shipbuilding hub… Water 7. We can get the Merry fixed there."