After staying on Rainy Curtain Island for two days, the Dream Team finally left.
"This island's scenery really is something. It's a shame to see it go to waste," Nojiko said as she looked back at the island fading into the distance.
"Unless we get rid of all the Celestial Dragons," Hog said casually.
Everyone on the Dream Team silently agreed with him.
"Nami, where are we going next?" Anya asked.
"Hmm…" Nami looked at the log pose, then spoke after thinking for a moment. "According to the map Shanks gave us, the nearest place is the Red Adventure Islands."
"Islands?" Anya looked surprised.
The others were interested too when they heard it was a group of islands.
"That's right, it's a group of islands. The biggest one is called Red Adventure Island. It's a pretty interesting place…" Nami said with a hint of something in her voice.
"Hehehe…"
"Nami, is it that kind of adventure? Like a different kind of adventure?" Daisy asked excitedly.
"Hmm... According to records and rumors, there are lots of large beasts on the Red Adventure Islands. And besides those beasts, there's also a rumor that one of the islands has a hidden treasure.
That treasure is the reason why people keep going there, hoping to find it.
But the islands are dangerous, after all. A lot of the treasure hunters who went there…" Nami stopped mid-sentence, her eyes showing a hint of mystery.
Everyone was drawn in by her story and quickly asked, "What happened to them?"
Nami smiled slightly and continued, "They never came back."
Everyone gasped when they heard that, looking shocked.
You have to understand, anyone who makes it to the New World is already very strong, but even some of those people didn't make it back.
"So these islands really are dangerous," Ryuen said, rubbing his chin, a spark of excitement in his eyes. "But if there's treasure, it's worth a shot!"
"Yeah, I think we should try too," Hogg nodded in agreement.
"Alright! Then it's settled—let's go to the Red Adventure Islands and find that treasure!" Daisy shouted excitedly.
"But we need to be well-prepared," Robin reminded them. "There are lots of big beasts over there, after all."
"Don't worry. As long as we stick together, we can handle anything!" Nojiko said confidently.
So, the group started planning their trip to the Red Adventure Islands. They agreed to gather more information first, and then make a detailed plan.
While the Dream Team was heading toward the Red Adventure Islands…
In other parts of the New World, something surprising happened—some pirate crews were seen flying the Dream Team Exploration flag!
This kind of thing had never happened before.
In the kingdom of Dressrosa...
Cass and his crew had just arrived in the kingdom, and their ship immediately caused a stir at the port. People might not recognize the members of the Dream Team right away, but they definitely knew that flag!
"Cass Pirates!"
"What are you doing here?" asked Captain Kyros with a serious look. He seemed to be staring at Cass, but his eyes were actually watching the Dream Team Exploration flag waving on the pirate ship.
The guards he led gripped their weapons tightly, standing at the edge of the port, ready and alert as they watched Cass and his crew.
"Captain Kyros, no need to worry. We're not here to plunder anything," Cass said calmly.
But Kyros didn't reply right away. His eyes were still locked on the flag—the flag of the Dream Team.
The flag flapped loudly in the wind, as if declaring its presence to the world.
"Heh heh heh~" Cass chuckled softly. He seemed to notice Kyros's doubts and concern.
Then, pointing proudly at the flag, he said loudly, "This flag is our treasure! We were only allowed to fly it because we got permission from the seniors in the Dream Team!"
As he said this, Cass looked extremely proud.
He knew that this flag represented a special kind of status and honor. Being allowed to fly it made him feel deeply honored.
"What did he say?"
"The Dream Team actually let them fly the flag?"
"What's going on…"
"Does that mean the Dream Team is letting pirates join them now…"
...
People around the port began whispering, their faces filled with surprise and confusion. Everyone was curious, trying to make sense of this strange situation.
Hearing that Cass got permission from the Dream Team, Kyros lowered his guard a bit.
After all, everyone at sea knew the Dream Team stood for justice.
So, if the Cass Pirates were flying the Dream Team's flag with their approval, then maybe… they weren't bad people either?
Hearing the crowd's comments, Cass looked a little disappointed for a moment—but that feeling quickly disappeared, replaced with a proud grin.
"It's true we didn't officially join the Dream Team," Cass admitted with deep respect. "The seniors just allowed us to fly their flag, and for us, that's already more than enough!"
So they didn't join after all…
Kyros finally understood. But he could also tell—Cass and his crew were big fans of the Dream Team.
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In the New World, there are quite a few pirate crews who admire the Dream Exploration Team.
"If that's the case, please follow the laws of the Dressrosa Kingdom while you're here. Thank you!" Kyros no longer saw the Cass Pirates as enemies. After saying that, he left right away with his guards.
"No wonder he's a veteran..." one of the pirates said, looking at the Dream Exploration Team's flag fluttering in the wind.
The other pirates also suddenly felt proud to be connected in some way.
"Let's go. It'll take a while to stock up on supplies," Cass ordered quickly.
"Yes, sir!"
"Captain!"
All the pirates answered in unison.
People at the port also began to understand why this pirate crew was flying the Dream Exploration Team's flag. As a result, many of them started to have a better impression of the crew.
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