The Atlas Stolen
Amid the chaos, a familiar shadow moved silently. Nami, agile and precise, seized the Atlas. Before anyone could react, the massive iron warship slipped from Baratie's dock, her sails catching the morning win
Aboard the Going Merry, Tessal and Usopp began tinkering. Tiny support bugs carried supplies and stabilized the ship. Scout bugs crawled and flew, reporting obstacles ahead. Defense bugs patrolled the deck, ready to intercept any danger.
Usopp adjusted the Revolver Hopper, a mechanical grasshopper that transformed into a revolver. "Shishishi… nothing can stop us now!"
Tessal nodded. "Integration and timing are key. These creations will protect the crew and give us every advantage in reaching Atlas."
Luffy cheered, fists pumping the air. "Let's go! We'll catch that ship and get Nami back!"
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Zoro's Pursuit
Far to the west, Zoro, Johnny, and Yosaku sailed quietly, following Nami's trail toward Cocoyasi Village. The currents were tricky, and small Krieg holdouts tried to interfere, but the bounty hunters moved with silent efficiency.
"Don't underestimate her," Zoro muttered. "Nami knows exactly what she's doing."
Yosaku grinned. "We'll corner her carefully. If she sees us, she'll run."
Despite the tension, Zoro took comfort in knowing the Going Merry and Tessal's creations were out there, safeguarding the rest of the crew.
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Nami at Cocoyasi
At the edge of Cocoyasi, Nami landed, confident and focused. Her years under Arlong had honed her precision and cunning. Yet above her, Tessal's Iron Cluster and Shield Beetle moved silently, observing her every move without interfering.
A faint metallic clatter brushed her ears, a subtle reminder that she was not truly alone. Her instincts pricked, but she pushed the thought aside. "It's just the forest," she whispered.
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Foreshadowing the Reunion
The sun dipped low, gilding the sea in molten gold. The Going Merry and its mechanical swarm approached the horizon where the Atlas had been spotted last. Tessal's helm scanned the waters, calculating currents, wind, and enemy positions.
"By the time we reach them," Tessal said, voice calm through the helm, "they won't know what hit them."
Usopp twirled the Revolver Hopper, grinning. "Shishishi… just like I said, nothing can stop us!"
Luffy pumped his fists in the air. "Let's go! We're going to catch that Atlas and bring Nami back!"
Above Cocoyasi Village, the Iron Cluster and Shield Beetle maintained a vigilant watch, silent guardians protecting Nami from unseen danger.
The Going Merry carried its crew onward, a vessel of hope, ingenuity, and unbreakable resolve, while the Atlas loomed in the distance, stolen yet still within reach. The stage was set, and the next confrontation would decide not only the path of the crew but the balance of trust, strategy, and courage.