Just as Shining and his group began an in-depth discussion with Cobra regarding specific cooperation matters, far away in the vast expanse of the Alabasta seas in the first half of the Grand Line, a ship flying a Jolly Roger was cutting through the waves at high speed.
"Heh-haha, listen up, you scumbags! We're about to reach Alabasta! Once we go ashore, make sure you move your lazy asses quick!"
Standing at the bow of the ship, a burly, fierce-looking captain roared at the top of his lungs. His rough, unrestrained voice carried far across the sea on the ocean breeze.
Chapter 16