If it were just the destruction of Enies Lobby, it wouldn't be a big issue. As long as the mission is completed, Spandam is capable of handling it.
The most important thing is that they failed their mission, and they failed twice in a row.
But as for Sage, Lucci wasn't very angry.
Because their previous mission was to 'find Pluton', finding and obtaining are two different matters, and they completed their mission well. As for Sage obtaining it, there was no way around that.
Lucci acknowledged this guy's strength because it was indeed so strong that one couldn't see the limits. His mind, body, and skills were all undeniably powerful.
However, as for Straw Hat, Lucci did not acknowledge him!
But...
"We are now free agents, with no related missions, and no conflict with Straw Hat," Lucci said calmly.
No matter how much they don't acknowledge him, without a mission, they wouldn't make any move against Straw Hat.
"Worthy of being professional agents, their training is indeed excellent."
Sage shrugged, put an arm around Lucci's shoulders, and laughed as he patted him, "Since you don't want to take action, then take a good holiday. It seems you guys work year-round without rest. On my ship, there's no need to be so diligent, just relax, ha ha ha!"
"I'm not that familiar with you."
Lucci knocked Sage's hand away and walked down the gangway by himself.
"Master Sage."
Gin walked up behind Sage and asked, "Do we need to leave someone to guard the ship?"
"There's no need for that. If they can host pirates, I'm not that petty. Those who want to relax can go up and relax, and those who want to stay and rest can do so."
Sage laughed heartily and led his people down the gangway.
As they walked, the black cape with red edges fluttered behind him, with Lily closely following on his left, her left hand resting on her sword hilt like a retainer, and the petite Renedia on his right, with the smiling Marika to her right.
Hawkins was behind them, looking indifferently at the landing spot.
Following the four high-ranking officers were the pirates led by Gin, whose face was fierce and shadowy.
Behind him were the arrogant-faced Bellamy, the silent Mute, the silly-grinning Pearl... There should have been the lazy black cat Faust, but this guy was simply too lazy.
About this Fur Race, Sage didn't know much either. This guy was very low-key and only got close to Hawkins on the ship, occasionally disappearing.
Sage hadn't seen the only Fur Race on the ship for days and thought he'd left. When asked, it turned out he was nesting in the cabin, lazily sleeping and rarely showing up.
Sage didn't bother with ordinary subordinates. After asking, he lost interest, but he did assign this lazy black cat a new task.
Helping to guard the treasure vault on the first layer of the cabin, since he doesn't move much anyway, he might as well guard something, relieving Gin of some duties.
"Honored guests, welcome to Hot Spring Island. Here we..."
The attendant responsible for reception forced a smile, but Sage didn't even glance at him and walked straight ahead. It was Bellamy behind who pulled out a stack of Belly and slapped it on the attendant's face.
"Take good care of the ship, or I'll break your legs!" Bellamy exaggeratedly stuck out his tongue and licked his upper lip, giving him a fierce smile, scaring the attendant pale.
Eight hundred pirates entered in single file from the gangway to the landing point, instantly frightening the nearby civilians into hiding and clearing the landing area.
Pirates and civilians are actually easy to distinguish without needing Observation Haki to sense the strength of their aura; one look at their faces will do.
Those who appear kind and non-threatening are civilians.
As for pirates...
Sage glanced back at those filled with an aura of certain slaughter, faces exuding fierce and criminal air, clearly people engaged in the profession of prison-related activities.
"Guest, this guest..."
At the door of the lift, a pale-faced attendant stopped Sage as he was about to enter, bowing deeply at first, then saying, "You can't go in."
"Ah?"
Sage gave him a once-over, "What do you mean? You let us dock but not go in. Are you going to charge me a fee?"
"No, it's not..."
The attendant, looking worse than crying, explained, "It's because this area is where autumn transitions into winter. Above, it's hot springs, but it's not cold, so we recommend... it's best to wear suitable bathing clothing for the best experience."
Sage raised an eyebrow, looking at the attendant whose legs were still trembling, and said, "Do you know me?"
"Yes, yes..."
"Quite professional indeed, knowing me and still daring to stop me. I like professional guys... you sell clothes here, right?"
The attendant nodded profusely.
"Everyone, change!"
Sage gestured generously, "It's on me!"
"Yes! Thank you very much, Master Sage!" The attendant bowed again, discreetly wiping the sweat from his forehead, and breathed a sigh of relief.
The name of 'Disaster' is known across the seas; he knew who it was when he saw that ship coming.
But now it seems...
This extremely dangerous 'Disaster' doesn't seem so difficult to deal with.
...
On the platform, lounging on a beach chair by a pool, Nami, in a bikini showing off her beautiful figure, stretched lazily, letting out a comfortable sigh, and smiled:
"It's wonderful there to have such a vacation spot here!"