"And it'll have been two years...now." Tails said. "Now...off we go to Sabaody Archipelago."
The Galaxy King then reentered the world they had left for two days as they arrived back at Sabaody.
"It's great to see this place again after a bit of rest. But I doubt that we'll be welcomed warmly." Ichiro said.
"I think you're giving us way too much credit. They never learned our actual group names so we should be fine." Jexi said.
"Still, I remember all of us earning a reputation the last time we went through this." Hope said. "Luffy's history made a lot of great memories for us."
"He's really that influential?" Frosta asked.
"Well, of course. Luffy was in fact one of the first ever people to get roped into events caused by Flux. And he isn't one of Jexi's co-leaders for any reason." Hope said.
"Will you quit bringing up things like ranks and Flux? This is nothing like that...well, almost." Jexi said as they landed.
The group then disembarked from the Galaxy King and onto the Archipelago as the marines were going wild all over the island.
"Whoa...did we miss a party?" Jexi said. "Or...gotta be Luffy and the crew."
"I'm gonna go with the latter on this one." David said. "Saddle up, partners. We're back in business."
"Gah!" a few pirates with some resemblance to the crew shouted as a large plant was chomping down on them.
"Oh, you guys! It's been awhile!" a voice said as Usopp ran up.
"Hey, Usopp! Great to see the Sniper King back in action!" ZS said.
"Yep. I'm no longer part of that weakling trio with Nami and Chopper." Usopp said before they saw a large thunder cloud strike down a few more pirates as Nami strolled out.
"Yeah...weakling." Asta joked as they saw hundreds of marines being sent flying by the stronger Straw Hats as each of them moved towards the Sunny.
"They really have shown improvement over the past two years. Incredible." Scarlet said.
"Yeah. After being split up, they all trained themselves and prepared for the New World in their own way so that they could return here and not get overtaken again like last time." Jexi said.
"And it clearly shows. It's like they're barely the same people now." David said.
"Yep...and the real test of power is about to start." Jexi said seeing the Pacifista approaching after the crew.
"Targets: Straw Hat Pirates acquired. Commencing attack." it said.
"Gum-Gum Jet Pistol!" a voice shouted as a punch sent it down onto the ground before it exploded right there and then.
"Heh...not even they can stand up to that crew anymore." Indigo said as Luffy stood over the broken bot before running over to the ship.
"Wow. We didn't even need to do a whole lot to help them this time around." Lemon said.
"Nope. Had a feeling we wouldn't need to help them with this." Jexi said before smiling. "But there's nothing wrong with that now."
"I guess I kinda...jumped the gun here." Ichiro said.
"No need to worry. Let's just get going." Jexi said.
"Uh...where?" Nana asked.
"Where else? We're going to the New World." Jexi said.
"Oh…." Nana said.
"Is it just me or have some of us been acting real stupid since we've been here?" Glimmer asked.
"It's not just here. Ever since we met in the KOF stadium, you guys have...kind of been acting like chickens with your heads off." Examon said.
"He's got a point. Save for us being relatively new, the rest of you haven't exactly been the brightest bulbs in the shed." Mermista said. "You guys weren't always this outta focus, were you?"
"Well we used to be much more focused. I dunno whats going on that's making us look so stupid." Zephyr said.
"Reacting to every little thing for starters. Overhyping is part of it too." Sunset said.
"In other words, you guys are focusing on every little detail and not the big picture. Your field of vision has been worn down, causing you guys to fall behind. If you don't have a broader sense of view of a problem, you won't be able to keep up with everyone." Frosta explained.
"So that's what's been happening. If this keeps up, we're gonna be slowing everyone down." Hope said.
"Then as soon as we get back to UA and start working for the agencies, you'll find a way to get your head back in the game. After all, as leaders of our respective groups, we need to set an example for our companions." David said.
"You're right David. I can't set a bad example as a leader. I need to refocus my mind and set my sights on the big picture." Hope said.
"Well said. Now...as I was saying...we're off to the New World!" Jexi said.