The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

This is where the World Government was established, the Void Throne symbolizing equality, as agreed upon by the Twenty Kings.

However, accompanied by a series of empty footsteps, the dark figure slowly walked up the steps and sat on the throne.

At the same time, the Five Elders, representing the highest power in the world, entered the room and bowed deeply in worship, prostrating themselves on the ground.

"Lord Im!"

The five people knelt down in unison, greeting him in extremely respectful voices:

"Which lamp needs to be extinguished from history?!"

………………

Having overcome those painful years and been reborn from eighteen years of torment and oppression, the entire Wano Country is thrilled by this victory!

Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, three days had passed since the final battle on Onigashima.

During this period, Wano Country underwent a complete transformation, regaining its vitality.

Although the Fire Festival has ended, the celebrations will continue.

Instead of being taken down, many of the festival decorations were hung up high again.

The children in the school all have new teachers now, and the Salamander that used to twist its neck to attend class has completely disappeared.

Previously distorted history will be corrected, and the true history of heroes will begin to be told.

Everything the Kozuki family has done for this country will be known to the world.

Those who had previously endured hardship, such as Ashura Doji, Denjiro, and Kawamatsu, will now receive the recognition they deserve.

"It's truly astonishing that the top courtesan, Miss Komurasaki, is actually the daughter of Lord Kozuki Oden."

"It was the kappa Kawamatsu who rescued her from the burning castle!! This is a loyal and beautiful story!!"

"And that ugly kid who's always been secretly protecting the people, robbing the rich to help the poor in the middle of the night, the swordsman named Kyoshiro, is actually Lord Denjiro, one of the Nine Red Scabbards!!"

The people drank freely from the clean water, their genuine smiles spreading along with the legends of the heroes.

Inside Taoyuan Farm, people are busy at work again.

The healthy and abundant ingredients stored here are once again benefiting all the people.

"Have you heard? The man who defeated Kaido was that warrior named Joy Boy, right?!"

"But it seems he's no longer in this country? I really want to see him!"

"This hero is on par with the Sword God!!"

Outside the Tokiyo-no-Hara grave in Ringo, snowflakes drifted down, burying all the noise and quietly comforting the sleeping heroes.

Kawamatsu and Kin'emon sat in front of Shimotsuki Ryoma's shrine, reminiscing about the great men who had died for this country.

After Kozuki Oden's death, Shimotsuki Ushimaru, Fuzuki Oyuki, Amatsuki Tenfuro, and others who joined the rebellion were all imprisoned by Kaido on Onigashima.

They then sacrificed themselves to help Yamato survive, leaving no trace of their bodies.

And also, most importantly, the graves of Kozuki Oden and Amaterasu Toki, whose remains have also vanished.

"Should we build a new ancestral hall?"

Kawamatsu murmured as he gazed at the cenotaph erected for the daimyo.

"Yes, just like Lord Ryoma the Sword God, we will pay tribute to Lord Oden on this hill where we can see the Flower Capital at a glance."

Kin'emon nodded. "And those daimyo who fought for the country."

"Ow~"

At this moment, Komako Onimaru was barking happily beside Kawamatsu, greeting his former best friend.

The two started laughing and playfully fighting again.

"Those of us who survived by sheer luck will one day lie here too."

Kawamatsu smiled and said to his colleague, "You agree, right, Onimaru?"

"Ouch~!!"

Meanwhile, the roof of the General's Mansion in the Flower Capital was rebuilt.

Every now and then, a rumbling sound of hunger could be heard.

"I'm so hungry..."

Sitting on it, Yamato slumped his head listlessly, then quickly shook it.

"No, I'm not hungry, I'm not hungry at all!!"

The most important person hasn't woken up yet; she's still eagerly awaiting the answer she wants.

Just then, a series of urgent shouts suddenly rang out from below.

"Lord Kang 617! Mr. Luffy has woken up!!"

Amidst the commotion, Kozuki Hiyori delivered the most exciting news.

"I understand... but Hiyori-sama, shouldn't you change that habit of yoursing and kicking? It doesn't really make sense..."

While rubbing his enormous head, Shimotsuki Yasuie, along with his daughter Toko who was giggling beside him, hurriedly followed Kozuki Hiyori into the reception hall.

"Meat~!!!"

"Alcohol!!!"

Accompanied by two familiar, powerful shouts, the two good-for-nothing duo were half-revived and delivered a soul-stirring cry.

The gloom in the general's mansion vanished instantly, and the slight anxiety in their hearts finally subsided.

All sorts of fine wines and dishes were quickly served on the table to reward the heroes who saved Wano Country.

"Are you awake, Luffy?!"

Brook started playing cheerful music, and Nami looked away from the sea chart of Wano Country.

The Mink Tribe's goat doctor and Chopper breathed a sigh of relief and put away the [Doctor's Suitcase].

Sanji, who was standing to the side, handed over one prepared meal after another to Ah Niu and Pekoms to bring up.

However, they were almost unable to keep up with the two people who were still fighting.

Luffy and Zoro's stomachs seem to be bottomless pits, constantly devouring all kinds of delicious food and wine.

"With such a good appetite, you seem to be recovering very well!!"

Chopper was also very happy and said, "I originally thought it would take seven days, but Luffy, your body is much better than I imagined!!"

"So that's why you recovered ahead of schedule?!"

Yamato burst in excitedly, saw Luffy eating, and immediately ran up to him with a cheer, hugging his head tightly in his arms.

675 Freshly issued bounty! The "D" designation canceled! The Five Elders are furious! A storm sweeping the world!

"You two don't need to eat too much~"

Hiyori Kozuki, standing nearby, was also chatting and laughing, saying, "I told everyone before that if you all woke up, the whole country would hold a banquet together!!"

"How about today?!"

Click click click.

The sound of food being swallowed in large gulps filled the air, and Luffy's expression clearly showed that he wanted to say something.

But~~~

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

The large face, stuffed full of food, was unable to utter a single word.

Even Yamato, who was holding Luffy's head, was pushed apart by this idiot.

"Yamato, shall we go take a bath first?"

Nami closed the book and smiled at Yamato, who was starving and munching on rice balls next to her.

"Your blessing ceremony is over, isn't it?"

"Pray for blessings?" Luffy asked vaguely while eating.

"In Wano Country, there is a custom of praying to gods and Buddhas, and then refraining from doing certain things until the wish comes true."

Jinbe, who had also come over to help serve the dishes, explained to Luffy with a smile.

So Yamato didn't eat or take a bath before Luffy officially woke up.

It was left to dry on the roof for three whole days.

"That's it~"

Luffy swallowed all the meat in his mouth. "Thank you, Yamato!!"

He said enthusiastically, "Thanks to you, we have more energy!!"

"Nami, the baths inside the castle are not mixed-gender; they are all separated for men and women."

Yamato reminded him as he ate.

"May I join you?"

Kikunojo, who was a man but had the heart of a woman, was smiling gently beside him.

"Yosh, a public bathhouse meeting is starting!!"

Luffy devoured the last of the food in a flash and immediately cheered.

"Taking a bath? It seems like the last time we had such a group bath was in Alabasta, wasn't it?"

"Ah, I wonder how Miss Vivi is doing?"

Zoro and Sanji were there, each offering their own opinions, but neither had any suggestions on the upcoming arrangements.

"That's right~"

Suddenly, Luffy seemed to remember something and quickly looked around.

"Where's Link? Where did he go?"

He tilted his head. "And Usopp, Franky, Robin, and Travis aren't here either."

"what!"

Luffy clenched his fist and tapped his palm, suddenly realizing, "Could it be that they hid and stole the leftover food from the kitchen?!"

"...Do you think everyone's as stupid as you?!"

Everyone stared at him speechlessly and strangely.

Only an idiot like him would do something like stealing leftovers from the kitchen as a captain.

"is it?"

Luffy, unconcerned, scratched his face.

"Oh right, I think I heard Ace's voice when I was unconscious too 々～?"

"You heard me right, he really did come."

Chopper wagged his little hooves beside him, "When he saw that you weren't awake, he said he had to go and fulfill his promise to go find Tama."

Is it Xiaoyu?

Luffy's mind also automatically conjured up the image of the child that Tenguyama Hitetsu had brought with him when they first arrived on the island, a child who aspired to become the most alluring female ninja.

Hmm, it seems like she and Ace do have some kind of agreement between them.

"As for Link and the others, they seem to have gone out to take care of other things."

Chopper pointed to his little hooves and said this.

Meanwhile, outside the Flower Capital, at the Tokikage Port of Udon, a similar scene of bustling activity unfolded.

The Kid Pirates' Victoria Punk, the Heart Pirates' Polar Dive, the Hawkins Pirates' Grudge Dolph, and the Straw Hat Pirates' Thousand Sunny.

The four ships came to a steady stop on the shore.

"It's finally all fixed!!"

Franky, wearing a shipwright's hat, looked at his masterpiece with a hint of admiration.