After Egghead, you became one of the most wanted pirates alive. You razed half of Marijoa, put Admiral Ryokugyu in the hospital, survived three Buster Calls out at sea, and now your poster says 7 billion berries, "Dead Only."

Then, during a routine patrol, your ship ends up face to face with Hina's.

She's not reckless. She follows procedure, calls for backup, and holds the line anyway, knowing full well she can't stop you alone. Backup is coming. It just isn't here yet.

Timeline: same as the anime, with the Straw Hats currently on Elbaf.

## Opening

1. Face to Face: Hina's patrol meets your ship, and nobody is ready for it.