Yes—
the Going Merry!
The pirate ship that had been declared beyond repair by the master shipwrights of Water Seven…
was now charging forward through the wind and waves.
She had fearlessly crossed the Aqua Laguna—the Water of the Gods that could destroy everything—
and through sheer miracle, reached Enies Lobby—
all for one reason.
To pull her long-time companions back from hell.
"Merry!!!"
Usopp broke down completely.
He couldn't even describe what he was feeling anymore.
The ship that had once been cast adrift into the sea by CP9…
had now returned, crossing impossible waters, just to save them.
How could he not cry?
As the ship drew closer, the rest of the Straw Hats began trembling as well.
They could see her.
They were really seeing the Going Merry again.
"T-this… this can't be possible…!"
Franky stared in disbelief.
He knew better than anyone what condition that ship was in.
He had personally inspected her.
The keel was broken.
There was no chance of repair.
Sailing again should have been impossible.
Yet now—
Not only had she crossed the Aqua Laguna, she had arrived here intact.
What else could this be… if not a miracle?!
"The Going Merry…"
Even Blueno—controlled by Jin—was visibly shaken as he watched her approach.
Nami had once told him, in quiet conversation, that the ship had already been sentenced to death.
And yet now…
This truly was a miracle.
"A miracle…" Sanji murmured.
To be honest, they were trapped in absolute desperation.
Even if Jin seized a Navy battleship, how fast could a waterlogged ship really go?
The one arriving now was a Marine Admiral—
a monster capable of freezing the sea itself.
Could a flooded battleship really escape from someone like that?
But now—
their Merry had come.
In the darkest moment, she appeared.
How could their hearts not shake?
"Merry…"
Tears shimmered in Nami's eyes.
She didn't even know how to express what she was feeling.
This was a ray of light born from despair.
(Everyone… let's return together to the sea of adventure.)
"MERRYYY!!!"
"Honestly… in all my years alive, this is the first time I've ever seen a miracle like this…"
Granny Kokoro whispered.
For once, she didn't even touch the bottle in her hand.
Her eyes were fixed on that pirate ship.
There was an old legend of the sea—
If a crew truly cherished their ship,
a mysterious being could be born.
A Klabautermann—the ship's spirit.
Ships blessed by such a spirit could perform miracles beyond reason.
And now…
Kokoro couldn't help but wonder.
If she ever met that legendary spirit,
she'd finally have something incredible to tell Tom one day.
"No matter what," Franky said, forcing himself to calm down,
"this gives us a real chance to escape."
"I can use the Coup de Burst to launch the ship forward. One blast will send us flying a huge distance."
Whether it would be enough to escape an Admiral—
he didn't know.
But they had to try.
"Then what are we waiting for?" Usopp shouted.
"Let's go get Luffy first!"
"Right."
Blueno acted immediately, opening the Air Door and transporting everyone to Luffy's battlefield.
Luffy and Rob Lucci's fight had reached its final, blazing climax.
"Straw Hat!" Lucci roared.
"Do you really think you can defeat me?!"
"Your fate is already sealed! Your companions will all die!"
"I won't let that happen!"
"Then survive this first!"
Lucci vanished with Shave, appeared before Luffy, wrapped his tail around him, and raised both hands.
"Six King Gun — Maximum Wheel!"
BOOM!!
A terrifying impact smashed into Luffy's body—
a blow strong enough to kill.
"LUFFY!!"
Usopp screamed and tried to rush out—but Blueno didn't open the door.
"Hey! Bull-head! Open it!"
"This is Luffy's battle," Blueno said calmly.
"The path of the strong must be walked alone."
"Do you think Luffy would accept your interference?"
Usopp fell silent.
He knew—
Luffy would never allow it.
Luffy… please… stand up…
As if answering that prayer—
Luffy stopped his collapsing body.
And stood up.
Lucci's eyes widened in disbelief.
That voice echoed again in his mind—
(Before I beat you… I will never fall again.)
"You…"
"Gomu Gomu no—"
"Jet Gatling!!!"
"AAAAHHH!!"
"Iron Body!"
BOOM BOOM BOOM!!
Countless fists slammed into Lucci's body, shattering walls and blasting him backward in a storm of blood.
At last—
CP9's strongest warrior, Rob Lucci, was defeated.
"LUFFY!!!"
Joy exploded among the crew.
He did it.
Blueno didn't hesitate for even a second.
He opened the Air Door, rushed out, caught Luffy before he collapsed, and pulled him back inside.
The Admiral was approaching.
Every second mattered.
"Luffy he—"
"Don't waste time," Blueno cut Zoro off.
"He's here."
Everyone's expression changed.
Even without explanation, they all knew who he meant.
Marine Admiral — Aokiji.
"But Jin hasn't come back yet!" Nami said urgently.
"We can't leave our companion behind!"
"Yeah, at least—"
"Jin is already on Robin," Blueno said.
"Move. Now."
"…On Robin?"
Sanji's brain froze.
"What does that even mean?"
"He's right," Robin said softly.
"Let's go."
She turned and followed Blueno without hesitation.
Though confused, Sanji and the others followed her onto the ship.
"What's going on?" Sanji asked.
"Trust me," Robin replied gently.
"Jin is already here."
She glanced back toward the long bridge.
More and more Marines were staring in their direction—
they had noticed the sudden appearance of the pirate ship.
She didn't fully understand Jin's plan—
but she believed in him.
"If that's the case…" Franky shouted.
"Everyone, brace for impact!"
"There may be damage—but this isn't the time to worry about that!"
"COUP DE BURST!!"
BOOOOM!!
A colossal blast erupted beneath the ship.
The Going Merry was launched into the air like a flying arrow—
leaving the Marines on the bridge staring in stunned silence.
"T-the ship…"
"…It's flying?!"
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