Luffy initially refuses his allies' request to serve under him, saying he wanted to live freely. However, Cavendish, Bartolomeo, Sai, Ideo, Leo, Hajrudin, and Orlumbus pledge their allegiance to him anyways, forming a one-sided alliance where they will help him whenever he needs. They come under attack by a pirate alliance, but Fujitora destroys the alliance by dropping his rubble on their ships. The newly formed Straw Hat Grand Fleet celebrates their formation as it is hinted that they will play a role in a pivotal event in the future.