Honeycomb Island.
In just a week, pirates from every corner of the New World were sailing towards Honeycomb Island. So were true fans of Uta's music, but many more were simply curious, wanting to see what all the fuss was about.
The pirates were all waiting, eager to see how the Whitebeard Pirates would react to this unexpected invasion of their territory.
But to their utter amazent, the Whitebeard Pirates weren't just standing by; they were actively helping with the concert preparations!
What in the world is going on here?
Honeycomb Island was the Whitebeard Pirates' stronghold, their ho base. And Black Hair, well, he was a Marine, an officer of the law! Even if they didn't want to start a full-blown war, shouldn't they be fighting against him, not working together?
Moby Dick.
The Captains bustled about, each one wearing a wide, delighted grin.
"Pops! Red Hair is headed to Honeycomb Island!" one of them announced.
Whitebeard chuckled, "Gura rā ra, don't you worry your heads about them."
The island had been swamped with requests to dock. Honeycomb Island was their turf, and they charged berthing fees to any foreign ships wanting to use their port. The sheer number of ships arriving in the last few days was more than they usually saw in an entire year.
They were already swimming in berthing fees, and with a bonus of 2 billion Berries about to drop into their laps, it was impossible not to be happy.
But even they were surprised that the Red Hair Pirates were also on their way to Honeycomb Island. A eting between two Emperors could easily explode into a war. Was a re concert worth such a risk?
Port. A warship slowly approached the shore.
The pirates, who had initially crowded the docks, quickly scattered, creating a path. They glared at Roya and his group, their eyes filled with suspicion.
Honeycomb Island was not a welcoming place for Marines.
If the Whitebeard Pirates hadn't given them a heads-up, the pirates might have attacked them on sight. Aside from their natural hostility, killing Black Hair would instantly make any pirate famous throughout the world.
And most pirates craved that kind of notoriety, that kind of power.
The concert stage was being set up on Honeycomb Island's largest beach. Bege, ever the organizer, had also arranged lodgings for everyone.
Roya and the others were treated like rock stars, constantly surrounded by gawking, curious pirates.
"I hate pirates!" Uta declared, her voice ringing with conviction.
She often received letters from fans who had been hurt by pirates, and she felt their pain deeply.
This had created a strong dislike for pirates in her heart.
"I hate pirates too!" Yamato chid in, echoing Uta's sentint. Having grown up in a pirate's lair, she knew firsthand how cruel and dangerous they could be.
And this island beneath their feet was the largest gathering place for pirates in the world. The hostile stares alone made them uncomfortable.
The two girls looked at Roya, their eyes questioning.
"Roya, do you hate pirates?" Uta asked.
"Of course," Roya replied, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"However, not all pirates are hateful--"
"Bang!"
A bullet whizzed past, piercing Roya's head.
"Okay, I take back what I just said," Roya shrugged, unfazed.
In a nearby alley, two pirates looked horrified.
One of them was holding a smoking gun, his face pale with shock.
"I hit him right in the head!" he stamred.
"Idiot! How could a asly gun hurt that monster?" the other pirate hissed.
"Let's get out of here!"
They turned and were about to flee when a blinding pillar of lightning suddenly shot down from the sky!
"Boom!!!"
When the light faded, there wasn't even a trace of the two pirates left in the alley.
Street center.
The other pirates stared at the distant explosion, montarily frozen in shock. It was a clear, sunny day. Why would lightning strike?
Roya's lips curved into a slight smirk.
Small fry , he thought, get a load of my precisely targeted Super Long-Range Railgun.
"We're here," Bege announced, gesturing towards the beach.
Southern Coast, beach.
The stage was set, facing the ocean. There were no extra seats on the beach itself.
When the concert started, the pirates could watch from their ships.
Mafia mbers in sharp suits had already cordoned off the beach, preventing any pirates from entering until the gates opened that evening.
With ti to kill, Yamato changed into a bright red bikini and raced barefoot onto the beach, pulling Roya along with her.
"Roya, let's play beach volleyball!" she exclaid.
"Sure!" Roya grinned.
"Senior! We want to play too!" Uta and Lu Yun called out, joining in the fun.
2v2, Roya and Uta versus Yamato and Lu Yun.
Beach Volleyball, start!--
Evening. The concert was about to begin.
After paying the entrance fee, pirates sward onto the beach. The sea behind them was a sea of ships.
Almost every pirate on the island had co to see the show.
"The Whitebeard Pirates are here!" soone shouted.
The Moby Dick slowly sailed into view, its massive form dominating the harbor.
Almost at the sa ti, the Red Force appeared in the distance, advancing almost side-by-side with the Moby Dick, though slightly behind.
"It's the Red Hair Pirates!"
The pirates were stunned. Why would Red Hair, one of the Four Emperors, co to Honeycomb Island? Was he planning to start a war?
When the two colossal ships docked in the center spot, the Captains and Executives gathered on deck, silently waiting for the concert to begin.
The pirates were completely baffled.
They're really here to watch the concert?
It made sense for the Whitebeard Pirates to be here; it was their territory. But what about the Red Hair Pirates?
"Whitebeard is here!"
"And Red Hair!"
The two Captains stepped to the bows of their ships simultaneously. Their Conqueror's Haki collided, sweeping across the surrounding pirates, causing many to lose consciousness and foam at the mouth.
"Gura rā ra, Red Hair brat! It's been a long ti, hasn't it?" Whitebeard bood.
"Long ti no see, Whitebeard," Red Hair replied with a grin.
Whitebeard snorted and bellowed, "Are you here to challenge ?"
"Don't get the wrong idea, Whitebeard. I'm just here to watch Uta's concert. Nothing more," Red Hair explained, still smiling.
But Whitebeard wasn't buying it. He scoffed, "Gura rā ra! Look at you, unleashing your Haki like that! Don't tell you're not here for a fight, you bastard!"
"Well, we're on enemy territory, so I had to exert so pressure," Red Hair said innocently.
"The concert is starting!" soone yelled.
Seeing Uta step onto the stage, Red Hair imdiately lost interest in arguing with Whitebeard and focused his attention on the stage.
His companions next to him were also intently watching Uta.
Ten years had passed; they were finally reunited!
"Shanks!" Uta called out, staring blankly at Shanks and the rest of the Red Hair Pirates. Her heart was filled with a mix of emotions she'd never experienced before. She even forgot her practiced opening lines.
Then a hand gently rested on her head.
"It's starting!" Roya said, smiling reassuringly.
"Yeah!" Uta replied, her spirits lifting. Now is the concert. Personal matters can wait until after the show!
Red Force.
The Executives watched the stage, their faces contorted with rage.
"That damn Black Hair! He's too close to Uta!"
"Damn it! He's even touching Uta's head!"
"Ahhh! He's dancing a duet with Uta!"
"Unforgivable! I'm going to kill him!"
More than anger, it was pure jealousy.
Watching their "little cotton-padded jacket," Uta, being so intimate with Roya, the Executives were consud with envy. Even Red Hair's face darkened.
They were convinced that Black Hair was doing it on purpose!
In previous concerts, Black Hair and Uta had never been so close, never danced together while holding each other!
On stage, Roya put his arm around Uta's waist, his lips stretched into a wide grin as he faced the Red Hair Pirates.
Aren't you mad? Aren't you mad?
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