Yokozuna, who had leapt onto the Rocketman's carriage, greeted Kokoro excitedly.
"Ever since Tom was taken away eight years ago, you've been challenging the Sea Train every day," Kokoro said.
"You want to get stronger, right? So you won't lose the people you care about again… to protect them…"
"Gaa gaa!" Yokozuna replied, brimming with excitement.
"Yokozuna," Kokoro continued, "now is the time to show the results of your training. Your beloved Franky has been taken away, just like Mr. Tom. This ship is heading to rescue him. Come with us!"
With that, the crew gained a new companion.
Elsewhere, Emperor Bull, pulled by two Sea Kings, followed the correct route and encountered Sanji and Usopp along the way.
Back on track, Sandy nudged Luffy. "Hey Luffy, how about leaving Lucci to me? Can I handle him?"
Everyone looked at Sandy, his face dark as he shook Luffy by the collar.
"I'm the captain, so of course he's my opponent," Luffy said firmly.
Sandy's expression shifted. He grabbed Luffy by the collar.
"You damn Straw Hat, giving me attitude? Haven't you heard? A captain who ignores his crew isn't a good captain!"
Chopper piped up, "Huh? Really? Good thing I'm not the captain. Hey Luffy, from now on, you have to give me all the delicious meat, or you won't be a good captain!"
Everyone nearby was charmed by the tiny reindeer. Chopper crossed his arms like a proper crew member.
Sandy scooped him up and said, "Leave Lucci to me, and I'll treat you to a feast afterward!"
"Really?" Luffy looked conflicted. "But… but…"
"Oh dear…" everyone muttered.
Just as Sandy and Luffy bickered, the Rocketman finally reunited with Emperor Bull and the separated Franky Family.
The Straw Hat Crew, except for Robin, gathered in the carriage to discuss the next step: the mysterious "Island of Everlasting Night" appeared ahead.
Also known as Enies Lobby, the island never sees night. Enies Lobby, the Deep Sea Great Prison, and Navy Headquarters form a triangular relationship.
Enies Lobby handles interrogation and sentencing.
Sandy, face blackened with frustration, snapped, "Usopp, take off that ridiculous mask! Chopper, Luffy, what in the world are you two doing?"
Luffy shook hands with Usopp while Chopper asked for his autograph.
"The King of Snipers from Sniper Island! Hey, Sandy, the Snipers King! How cool…" Luffy and Chopper's eyes sparkled.
Sandy yanked Luffy over. "You idiot! Everyone's waiting to discuss strategy, and you're doing boring stuff? Don't you care about Robin?"
"Ah!" Luffy suddenly realized, "Right! Robin's situation is the most important! I almost forgot!"
Sanji spoke up, "Everyone, listen. Robin didn't want to come with us because the Buster Call left a deep shadow in her heart. A terrifying memory implanted since childhood—she can't face her friends because of it."
Sandy muttered, "Didn't I say this ages ago?"
Sanji continued, "When we rush into enemy territory, we still don't know if Robin will join us."
"What does that matter?" Luffy yelled. "Absolutely unforgivable."
Chopper joined in. "Unforgivable, oh!!"
Luffy shouted again, "That idiot Robin!"
Nami scowled. "What are you saying?"
"Isn't it right?" Luffy replied. "Why doesn't she want us to save her?"
"Robin worries that saving her will cause trouble for us," Nami explained.
"I don't care!" Luffy shouted. "If we don't save her, she'll die. We're saving her because we refuse to let her die."
Sanji's words swayed Nami. "Although… that's true…"
Zoro said flatly, "Stop talking. The plan hasn't changed."
Sandy grinned. "Have you forgotten who you are? We are pirates, not knights who obey orders. If Robin still refuses, why not drag her onto the ship—just like when we first invited Zoro?"
Zoro and Sanji both scowled.
Chopper's eyes lit up. "Pirates don't listen to others? How cool!"
Luffy laughed. "Exactly. We'll discuss everything after rescuing Robin."
Sandy glared at Sanji. "Baka…"
Sanji shot back, "Idiot, I'll kick you to death!"
"Come on, idiot! At this point, you're still talking nonsense. I'll kick you to death too!"
Everyone fell silent.
Soon, all the key members gathered to discuss the strategy.
Barry pulled out a rough map. "I came here once to repair tracks. This is my rough map of Enies Lobby's terrain from memory."
"Wow!" Sandy exclaimed. "Sorry for not letting you come back then, Barry Big Brother!"
"You're so disgusting!" everyone shouted.
Barry continued, "The Gate of Justice is at the back of the island, reachable only by passing the Tower of Justice."
Luffy asked, "What does the black here mean?"
"Waterfalls," Barry said. "Anyway, once you enter the front gate, everything becomes clear. We're entering through the main gate. If we can't rescue Nico Robin and Franky before reaching the Gate of Justice, we fail."
"Why?" Luffy asked. "Can't we just chase her?"
Nami explained, "Once past the Gate of Justice, it's either Navy Headquarters or the Deep Sea Great Prison. We must rescue Robin before she's taken there."
"Exactly," Barry said. "Even if we rush in, if we encounter Cipher Pol 9, only you guys can defeat them. You've ridden the train all the way here, so I know your strength.
Wait five minutes at sea, then use the Rocketman to charge directly through the main gate."
Zambai added, "We'll pry open the main gate so the train can pass. After that, no matter how many of us fall, focus on charging forward. There are only a little over sixty of us; we can't stop thousands of enemies."
"Straw Hat Big Brother," Zambai said, "avoid unnecessary fights. Focus on Cipher Pol 9."
Luffy nodded seriously. "Understood."
Sandy finally grasped the complexity. Teamwork was essential. Barry's knowledge of the terrain and the Franky Family's support ensured the Straw Hats wouldn't stumble blindly.
If they proceeded as planned, could they enter the island smoothly?
Before Sandy could ponder further, Kokoro's voice came over the broadcast:
"Brothers, we've reached the front of the island! Look behind Enies Lobby—that's the Gate of Justice!"
"Wow!! It's so big!" everyone exclaimed in awe.
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