The auction house is filled with chaos as the auction for mermaids, including a beautiful mermaid named Camie, is underway. Luffy and his crew, along with some unexpected allies, are watching the madness unfold. Suddenly, a loud crash shakes the building.

[CRASH!]

Rayleigh, the former Pirate King’s first mate, bursts through the walls of his prison cell, sending shards of concrete flying. He lands firmly on his feet, his cloak billowing behind him.

Rayleigh (smirking): "Guess I was overdue for a little break."

The guards scramble in shock, and the crowd starts murmuring.

Guard 1 (shouting): "What the hell?! How did he escape?!"

Guard 2 (panicking): "That's... that's Silvers Rayleigh!"

[Rayleigh strides confidently forward, walking past the stunned auctioneer and heading towards the stage where Luffy’s mermaid friend, Camie, is being held captive.]

Rayleigh (looking at Camie with a calm, knowing smile): "You don’t belong in a cage."

Camie looks up, shocked but grateful, as Rayleigh steps beside her. The crowd stares in stunned silence.

Luffy (from the crowd, excited): "who are you old man!"

Rayleigh (glancing at Luffy, nodding): "I am friend"

Luffy and Rayleigh exchange a brief nod, then Rayleigh turns to the auctioneer, who is visibly sweating now.

Auctioneer (nervously): "Y-You can't just—!"

Rayleigh (coldly): "Oh, I can. And I will."

With a flick of his wrist, Rayleigh uses his Haki to disable the guards, causing the auction house to erupt into complete chaos. Luffy charges forward, ready to rescue his friends.

Luffy (shouting): "Camie, we're getting you out of here!"

Camie, looking up at Luffy and Rayleigh, finally breathes a sigh of relief as the bonds holding her are cut.

Camie (grateful): "Thank you… both of you!"

Rayleigh (grinning): "You're welcome, kid."