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Luffy hummed to himself, skipping as he looked around. Cocoyasi Village seemed happier than he remembered it being last, but that was probably because Arlong has yet to show up.

And he never will

. Not this time. Not after what Luffy did.

Luffy smiled at a woman who gave him a curious look, all teeth and gum and crinkled eyes, and she gave him a small smile in return.

'Are you from here, dearie? ' the woman asked, leaning down into Luffy 's height.

'Nope! ' Luffy chirped, 'I came here with my brothers! '

'And where are your brothers? ' the lady asked.

Luffy smiled, 'Wherever they are, ' he said, 'We 're exploring. '