Led by Loki, Emiya and Shizuka Hiratsuka moved at terrifying speed.
With the Eternal Pose guiding them, there was no fear of getting lost. They flew straight ahead, faster and faster.
Emiya estimated their speed at no less than a dozen Mach.
Yet under Loki's protection, neither he nor Shizuka felt the slightest discomfort.
Despite the speed, not even a strand of Emiya's hair was out of place.
He couldn't help but admire a goddess's control.
Before long, Whiskey Peak came into view. Several giant, mountain-like "cacti" stood tall in the distance.
They weren't real cacti.
They were cactus-shaped rocks.
In the blink of an eye, the group descended and landed in the small town below.
Welcome Town.
On the surface, it was a town that welcomed pirates.
In reality, every resident-young and old-was a bounty hunter.
This place existed solely for that purpose.
They disguised themselves as townsfolk, warmly welcomed pirates, held feasts, got them drunk, then quietly tied them up and handed them over to the Marines.
Over the years, Welcome Town had captured far more than just a handful of pirates.
Many newcomers to the Grand Line, ignorant and careless, fell straight into the trap.
Their journey ended before it even truly began.
The reason Emiya came here was simple.
Baroque Works.
A secret criminal organization founded by Crocodile.
An organization filled with Devil Fruit users.
As soon as Emiya's group landed, they drew the attention of the surrounding residents. Curious gazes gathered on them.
A curly-haired man soon stepped forward from the crowd.
"Excuse me," he asked politely, "are you pirates?"
Emiya knew exactly what would happen if he answered yes.
A celebration. Alcohol. Restraints. Marines.
He shook his head. "We're not pirates."
Disappointment flashed across the man's face, as well as on those around him.
"Even so," the man said quickly, "you're still very welcome. Whiskey Peak is famous for music, wine, and hospitality. It's our tradition-"
"That's enough," Emiya interrupted, waving a hand.
"We're not here to rest. We're looking for someone."
The man froze. "Who?"
"Miss Wednesday," Emiya said lightly. "Or rather-Vivi."
The man's expression changed instantly.
"What... who are you people?"
Emiya didn't answer.
His gaze swept across the crowd.
Then he found her.
"I found you."
Invisible Psychic hands shot out.
People were lifted and thrown aside one after another, clearing the area in front of him in an instant.
A tall, slender woman with long blue hair stood exposed.
She wore a fur coat and had her hair tied back in a ponytail.
Her eyes were filled with disbelief.
She couldn't understand how she had been discovered so suddenly.
"Nice to meet you, Miss Vivi," Emiya said with a faint smile.
"We need your help with something. I hope you'll cooperate."
"It'll be good for you."
Vivi stepped back nervously, saying nothing.
Shizuka clicked her tongue. "Why does it sound like you're threatening her?"
"Does it?" Emiya asked, genuinely puzzled.
Shizuka ignored him and turned to Vivi.
"You're Princess Vivi, right? Our goal is to defeat Crocodile and save the Alabasta Kingdom. You're the princess, so you should help us."
Vivi shook her head. "I don't know what you're talking about."
"Get them! Get them!!"
The curly-haired man finally snapped.
He shouted the order and charged first.
BANG!
Before he could even reach for a weapon, an invisible fist slammed into him and sent him flying.
"Igaram!" Vivi cried out.
That was right.
The curly-haired man was Igaram, captain of Alabasta's royal guard and Vivi's bodyguard.
"Don't worry," Emiya said calmly.
"I didn't hit him hard. He's fine."
His tone was sincere.
"We're really here to defeat Crocodile."
Hearing that, Vivi relaxed slightly.
She forced a smile. "I still don't know what you're talking about. But since you dared to target the boss, don't think you're leaving alive. Everyone-get them!"
The surrounding people exchanged glances, ready to move.
Then-
"Wait."
A loud voice echoed from above.
The crowd froze.
Everyone looked up.
A man dressed like a rock singer stood on the roof of a two-story building, wearing a brown suit and sunglasses.
"I just heard something interesting," he said casually.
"So I came to ask a few questions. Don't attack yet."
His gaze fixed on Vivi as he smiled.
Her face turned pale.
"Mr. 5..."
Emiya recognized him immediately.
Mr. 5.
A high-ranking agent of Baroque Works.
The number 5 was embroidered clearly on his jacket.
According to the original timeline, he shouldn't have been in Whiskey Peak yet.
But this was a year before the main story.
His presence made sense.
In fact-
Emiya was pleased.
Because Mr. 5 was a Devil Fruit user.
"Hey, Loki," Emiya said, staring at him.
"I have a question."
"What is it?"
"Can you extract a Devil Fruit ability from someone without killing them?"
Loki's eyes lit up.
She understood instantly.
A dangerous smile appeared on her face.
"I don't know."
"But we can try."
Mr. 5's expression darkened.
Since becoming a Devil Fruit user and joining Baroque Works, no one had ever dared look at him like prey.
"To think you'd covet my power right in front of me..." he said coldly.
"It seems I'll have to give you a very-"
"Too much talking."
Before he could finish, an invisible fist slammed into the back of his head.
BANG!
Mr. 5 flew forward and crashed to the ground at Emiya's feet.
Foam spilled from his mouth as his body convulsed.
Then he went limp.
Unconscious.
For a moment, the entire town erupted in chaos.
Screams rang out.
People turned and fled in panic.
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