They Boarded The Sea Mirage

Luffy charged toward the dock the second he heard “meat buffet.” The others followed, not sure what to expect.

The Sea Mirage stood massive and sparkling. Five floors, waterfall sides, glass balconies, and golden trim. It looked too fancy to be real—and somehow even had cannons lining the bottom deck.

Zoro stared up. “This is overkill.”

Sanji sparkled. “I see luxury... and ladies.”

Chopper bounced. “Is that a garden on the top?!”

They were met by a tall sea creature in a suit. He had fins, glasses, and a name tag that read Tibo.

“Welcome, honored guests. Right This way.”

Inside, it smelled like citrus and money. Music played overhead. Waiters passed with treats. But when they reached the counter—

“Rooms aren’t free,” Tibo said. “Discount if you book four.”

Everyone froze.

Sanji groaned. “Knew it...”

Nami slammed berries on the counter. “Four rooms. I planned ahead.”

They all blinked at her.

She handed out the keys like a general.

“Zoro and Sanji.”

Sanji collapsed. “WHY.”

“Usopp and Chopper.”

Chopper smiled nervously.

“Luffy and Vivi.”

“Huh?” Luffy blinked. Vivi just giggled.

“Nami and Robin.”

Rooms set, they split off.

The girls headed up. Usopp and Chopper ran to the gear shops. Zoro dragged Luffy toward the restaurant. Sanji vanished into the men's fashion shop—something about fancy dressing for tomorrow’s fancy event.

The Sea Mirage was only just getting started.