Chapter 55 - 53 – The Children of Fire Talk to Daddy Fire
North Blue – Somewhere Near the Rubeck Archipelago
The cold wind of the North Blue bit at the edges of King’s black cloak as he soared low over the waves. Even with the sun dimly glinting on his obsidian armor, the chill air couldn’t pierce his Lunarian body — his flame, burning steady between his shoulders, kept him at an eternal warmth.
He had been flying for hours, searching for any trace of Bepo, the talking polar bear who would lead him to Trafalgar Law’s next route.
But before he could focus on the mission, a familiar ringing came from his belt.The Den Den Mushi attached to his hip — one with tiny black wings and a miniature crown — began to chime in a cheerful "Puru-puru-puru!"
King’s sharp eyes softened immediately.
He reached down and answered.
King: "...Shinobu?"
The snail’s shell shimmered for a moment before shifting — sprouting rounded cheeks and thick eyelashes, with a video projector lens flickering open like an eyelid.
Shinobu (through the Video Den Den Mushi): "You took long enough! I was about to assume you burned yourself out in that cold air. Anyway... you might want to sit down for this."
The picture steadied — and in the next instant, King’s usually stoic face lit up.
Egghead Island – The Nursery of Fire
The video feed opened to a warm, sunlit room filled with the laughter of children.