Chapter 86: The Day the World Trembled
The Voidreign Pirates' ship cut through the morning mist like a phantom, The ocean was calm for now, but everyone aboard could feel it — the storm was coming.
Jessie stood at the ship's prow, his hands resting against the wooden rail, his sharp eyes fixed on the endless blue. The salty wind brushed through his hair as he quietly spoke to himself.
"Tomorrow..." he muttered. "It's the same day the Straw Hat Pirates attack Egghead Island... the same day we head into the Hachinosu War Arc."
The weight of those words lingered in the air.
Uta, who had been humming a soft tune nearby, paused mid-song. Her ears perked up and she turned toward Jessie, curiosity sparking in her bright eyes.
"Egghead Island?" she repeated. "Isn't that where Vegapunk lives? The world's most brilliant scientist under the World Government?"
Jessie gave a small nod, the corners of his mouth tightening.
"Yeah," he said. "But it won't be safe anymore. The big bosses of the world government, the Five Elders, are coming to stop the Straw Hat Pirates. It's going to be one of the most dangerous battles they have faced.
A somber silence fell between them for a moment, broken only by the soft sloshing of waves against the hull.
Kuina, standing nearby and leaning against the mast with her sword resting across her shoulder, opened one eye at the mention of the Straw Hat crew.
"Zoro there," she said softly, a little smile on her face. "I want to see how strong he's gotten. I hope he won't let me down."