"A bit interesting."
At that moment, Enel's lips curved upward unconsciously, his eyes shining with clear anticipation.
"So, we're not only going to fight those so-called pirates, but also the World Government and the Marines, right?"
He genuinely wanted to see just how strong those bounty-issuing authorities—who held the highest power and influence—truly were.
"Of course."
Will smiled casually in reply, his voice carrying uncontainable excitement.
"Because we're adventurers."
"If we didn't have opponents like them, wouldn't our adventure become terribly boring?"
At that point, Nami seemed to notice something and couldn't help but press a hand to her forehead in exasperation, reminding them in a somewhat speechless tone:
"By the way, shouldn't we be keeping a lower profile…?"
"Haven't you noticed that everything around us has gone completely silent?"
"Hmm?"
Hearing her, Will, Issho, and Enel paused. Only then did they realize the atmosphere inside the shop had grown unusually tense.
Because while they had been loudly plotting just now, they hadn't bothered to hide anything at all.
Their words had been heard crystal clear by every other patron in the noodle shop.
At first, everyone had assumed these people were simply bragging.
But when a few recognized Will and Issho's faces and quickly whispered to those beside them,
The entire noodle shop gradually fell silent, and the expressions on every diner's face turned to shock.
"Captain, it seems we've been recognized."
Seeing this, Robin couldn't help but show a faint smile.
"It… it's really them!"
Right then, a resident of the gourmet city suddenly stood up, shouting with a face full of terror:
"The strongest Supernova pirate with a 700 million berry bounty—'Madman' Will!"
"And 'Blind Swordsman' Issho, with a 60 million berry bounty!"
The moment he finished speaking, another person stood up fearfully and added:
"And that woman—she's probably with them too."
"The 'Devil Child' Nico Robin, with an 80 million berry bounty!"
Just the combined bounties of these three already exceeded 800 million berries.
How could the people in the shop not feel terrified?
The noodle shop owner, Aler, couldn't help feeling secretly shocked:
"No wonder these people speak so arrogantly."
"I wonder if the City Lord and the others can still handle it when they return…"
"Hmph, how noisy."
At that moment, Enel raised an eyebrow at the commotion, his face showing clear impatience. He lifted his hand and spread two fingers slightly, electricity crackling nonstop between them.
"Enel."
Will, standing right beside him, immediately narrowed his eyes. His gaze locked onto Enel as a powerful surge of aura erupted from within him.
Crack! Crack!
Cracks instantly spiderwebbed across the table between them and the floor beneath their feet.
It felt as if an invisible force was violently tearing everything apart, ready to explode at any second.
"Put down your finger."
Will's eyes were serious, his tone grave.
Feeling the overwhelming pressure radiating from the other man, Enel's brows furrowed tightly. A drop of cold sweat slid down his forehead involuntarily.
After hesitating for two seconds, he slowly lowered his finger. The gathered lightning dissipated, and his expression calmed.
"Got it, Captain. I won't randomly unleash Haki."
Conqueror's Haki—this was an ability he had yet to master.
According to the captain, Conqueror's Haki was different from Observation Haki and Armament Haki.
It was an innate talent that could not be gained through training alone.
Although he didn't possess it yet, he had always firmly believed he carried the potential for it.
Just like how his "Mantra" was actually Observation Haki.
He simply hadn't awakened it yet.
Over the past few days, the captain had not only given him special Haki training but had also shared many of his own insights.
"Only by understanding your own weaknesses can you become stronger."
"True strong people never attack harmless weaklings without reason."
"The human body is full of mysteries; everyone harbors incredible potential."
"A strong person cannot be humiliated. If a weakling dares to show malice first, there is no need to show mercy."
Enel had endured this special Haki training while being forced to listen to such words.
Although he admitted that some of them held truth,
His past life of carefree freedom and lack of discipline
Still made him subconsciously want to use a small trick to quickly silence the people in the shop.
"Hahahahaha, my bad, my bad."
Seeing that Enel had stopped, Will let his aura vanish instantly and looked up with a hearty laugh.
Then he stood up directly, swept his gaze over the terrified crowd, and revealed a kind smile.
"Everyone, you didn't hear anything you shouldn't have just now, right?"
"You know, the World Government and the Marines can't always be here to protect you."
"I'm sure you wouldn't want to be targeted by us because of this, would you?"
"The bounty belongs to someone else, but your life is your own."
"Think it over carefully."
After speaking, Will didn't wait for a reply. He turned and walked straight out of the noodle shop, raising a hand to wave.
"Let's go. We'll head back to the ship first. I just had a new idea."
Hearing this, Nami and the others exchanged glances, then could only stand up and follow.
Once everyone had left the shop,
Owner Aler gradually calmed down. He walked over to clear the table and discovered a stack of berries still sitting there.
"This…"
After a brief moment of surprise, Aler chose to accept the money and then turned to give a meaningful reminder:
"Alright, everyone, hurry up and keep eating. Nothing happened in the shop just now."
Some of the patrons snapped out of their daze and immediately understood, nodding quickly in agreement:
"Yes, yes, yes! We came here specifically to eat noodles. Why are we all just standing around?"
"Exactly, exactly! Everyone, dig in!"
"Yeah, yeah! If you pay and don't eat, aren't you disrespecting the boss?"
So, amid a burst of chatter, everyone sat back down and continued eating heartily as if nothing had happened.
After finishing their meal, they all tacitly ordered several more bowls.
It wasn't until night fell that anyone in the shop dared to leave first.
This caused many curious people outside to gather around, thinking there was some kind of eating contest going on inside.
After the group returned to the ship together,
Will sat in the large chair on the deck, glanced at all the crew members present, then looked at Carina and asked:
"Carina, did you find out if there's any place nearby where we can have a ship built?"
"Build a ship?"
Carina's expression turned slightly odd. She thought for a moment before answering:
"I did gather information about that."
"There's a place called 'Water 7' that specializes in shipbuilding."
"And in this gourmet city, there happens to be a special mode of transportation called the 'sea train' that can take us straight there."
"Very good."
Will's eyes flashed with satisfaction as he nodded.
Then he looked at everyone present and directly stated his plan:
"I believe everyone can feel it."
"With the increase in crew members, the ship is gradually getting a bit cramped."
"And the cabin space is only barely enough."
"Therefore, I plan to sell this current ship outright and convert all the treasures and gold on board into berries."
"Then take the 'sea train' to 'Water 7'."
"There, we'll commission a brand-new ship that's larger and sturdier—one that can properly support our future adventures."
"What do you all think?"
"This…"
Nami and Carina exchanged glances, both somewhat surprised and hesitant to decide immediately.
Enel, hearing this, raised a hand to dig at his ear and answered calmly and directly:
"I have no opinion. You decide."
Chopper's expression, however, clearly showed reluctance:
"Will, do we really have to sell this ship…?"
Will couldn't help smiling at the sight and said straight out:
"When the time comes, I plan to set up a larger medical room for you on the new ship, plus a dedicated herb room. How does that sound?"
"Really?!"
Chopper's face lit up instantly. He raised his hand with an expectant look.
"Then I agree too!"
Issho suddenly showed a hint of a smile and spoke hesitantly:
"That… Captain, actually, I've always wanted a proper tea room. What do you think…"
Hearing this, Will immediately waved his hand:
"Absolutely no problem."
Then he smiled and added to everyone:
"Don't worry. On the new ship, each of you will have a room with your own unique style, and we'll do our best to fulfill any other needs you have."
"Then this old man has no objections."
Issho immediately expressed his stance.
Robin looked at Will gently and said softly:
"Then it seems I'll finally have my own study as well, Captain Will."
At this moment, Nami and Carina—who had originally been a bit hesitant—couldn't help picturing larger bedrooms, treasure rooms,
and dressing rooms.
So Nami's eyes sparkled as she smiled:
"I think Will's idea is excellent."
Carina grinned beside her:
"Will's right. We really do need a bigger ship."
"Alright then."
Will showed a satisfied smile.
"Since everyone has no objections, we'll first convert all the gold and treasures on the ship into berries. Tonight, everyone organize your belongings and get a good night's rest."
"Tomorrow, we'll sell the ship at the port dock."
"Then we'll take the 'sea train' straight to 'Water 7' to build our new ship."
Nami immediately smiled and said:
"As for converting the berries, why don't Carina and I handle it?"
"After all, we're more experienced with this than you guys."
"Then I'll go with you too."
Robin spoke up proactively with a smile:
"After all, we have quite a lot of treasure and gold, and you'll probably have to deal with some underworld types. I think I can help in that area."
At that moment, Issho, who was nearby, slowly stood up and smiled:
"In that case, let this old man handle transporting the treasure."
Although he knew the three ladies aboard were all far stronger than ordinary people,
His help would still make things faster.
Nami and Carina naturally had no objections and both smiled and nodded.
"Then it's settled."
After listening, Will made the final decision:
"Later, the three of you will find someone to convert the berries, and Issho will help transport the gold and treasure."
"No need to rush—there's still plenty of time today."
"Hmm."
Robin and the others nodded in response.
"Then I'll go continue researching herbs."
Chopper raised a hand in greeting and went off to do what he did best.
At that moment, Will turned to look at Enel beside him, a kind smile appearing on his face:
"Enel, since both of us have more free time, let's continue the unfinished special training from earlier." Without waiting for a reply, he walked to the side and took out the special training staff from a box.
"Huh?"
Hearing this, Enel—who had been looking lazy—immediately tensed up. He quickly stood and glanced warily to the side.
Nami and the others couldn't help smiling at the sight.
Then the group didn't linger any longer and prepared to head into the city to find someone to convert the berries.
At the same time,
On Gaia Island, in Mock Town.
"Zehahahahaha!"
Accompanied by that distinctive laugh,
A tall figure suddenly pushed open the tavern door and strode out, carrying several cherry pies and a bottle of strong rum in his hands.
He grinned with several missing teeth, a bandana on his head, fluffy black hair flowing behind him.
He had a burly build, brown skin, an open white shirt revealing dense body hair—looking every bit the rugged pirate.
This man was none other than 'Blackbeard' Teach, the very person 'Fire Fist' Ace had been pursuing all along.
Just as he walked past the intersection ahead,
"Captain Teach!"
A muscular man wearing a wrestling mask on the left road spotted Blackbeard, immediately dropped the pirate he was holding, and strode over.
At the same time, on the right road, a sickly-looking man lying on horseback also turned and headed toward him.
When the two fell in behind Blackbeard Teach,
A man happened to walk quickly out of a nearby alley.
He wore a black axe-shaped hat with a scope over his right eye.
Draped in a black cloak and carrying a special long rifle on his shoulder, the whole person exuded calm composure.
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