Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece

The afternoon sun of the next day shone through the gaps in the wooden sheds of the shipyard, casting a warm glow on the piles of hardwood. The hammering of the craftsmen at the San San Shipyard was still crisp and clear. Bai Yu arrived with Rangiku and Robin, who had gone shopping the day before and changed into new dresses. As soon as the three of them reached the center of the shipyard, they saw the boss already waiting to the side with blueprints in hand.

Matsumoto Rangiku, dressed in a burgundy off-shoulder dress with gold trim shimmering in the sunlight, and carrying several bags of freshly bought sweets, walked over to the timber, tapped it casually, and raised an eyebrow, saying, "Boss, our Baiyu has prepaid quite a bit of Berries, so you'd better make sure this timber is reliable. If it can't withstand the storms at sea, we won't let it go."

Robin, on the other hand, was dressed in a light purple fitted dress, exuding a gentle and graceful air. Her gaze fell on the blueprints, her fingertips lightly tracing the surface as she carefully examined the initial outline of the ship.

She has read many books and has some knowledge about shipbuilding.

Uchiha Hakuba walked up to the boss, and seeing the shipbuilding boss's tired expression, got straight to the point.

"Boss, the previously agreed-upon plan needs to be refined. I want to build a three-sailed sailing pirate ship, with the mainsail in the center and slightly higher, and the secondary sails symmetrically distributed on both sides. The mainsail is used to control the course, while the secondary sails can be flexibly extended and retracted to increase the ship's speed and also adjust the force in wind and waves to enhance stability."

The boss nodded quickly, picked up a pen and sketched the structure of the three sails on the drawing, responding as he drew: "The three-sail design is very reasonable, balancing stability and speed. I'll mark it clearly here: the main sail uses thickened waterproof canvas, and the secondary sails are made of lighter material, making them easier to set up and take down."

"In addition, the ship needs to be equipped with a special power system."

Bai Yu paused for a moment and continued, "This power source is not the traditional wind or human power, but the latest mana as the energy source, which is converted into driving energy. At the same time, the ship will store mana as supplies. The energy conversion device can provide stable power, which can not only assist the sails to sail and increase the speed, but also drive the ship independently in windless environments."

The boss was surprised and stunned for a moment before he came to his senses. He quickly marked the location of the power unit on the blueprint.

He then frowned: "Mana only provides a very short burst of powerful energy, and it's very expensive."

"It's okay, it's just for escaping when we encounter pirates, not for regular propulsion."

"Okay, but as long as the space for the device and the energy storage area are reserved, the subsequent construction will be no problem at all. I will arrange for the best craftsmen to build the energy conversion system to ensure stability and durability."

Uchiha Shiraha thought for a moment. In his mind, he would need twenty crew members. He then said, "The ship must be spacious enough to accommodate at least 20 people. Each person should have their own room, and all kinds of functional areas should be complete to facilitate daily living and navigation."

The boss quickly replied, "Don't worry about that. I've already reserved space according to the specifications of a medium-sized ship. Just tell me about the specific room layout and functional areas, and I'll mark them out one by one in the design."

Bai Yu took the blueprints, pointed to the paper with his fingertips, and began to plan carefully: "First is the core area. The command room is located in the center of the top deck of the ship, with a wide view and a clear observation of the sea. A large solid wood desk is placed in the room to store nautical charts, navigation logs and various material lists. Next to it is a rest bed and a small storage cabinet. A temporary lighting device powered by mana energy is installed in the corner."

Seeing that Uchiha Shiraha had stopped speaking, the person in charge sensibly took the design drawings and continued, "I plan to set up the living area on both sides of the middle deck of the ship, designing 20 independent guest rooms. Each guest room is equipped with a single bed, wardrobe and small desk. The lighting and ventilation design is in place to ensure comfortable living, enough to accommodate the companions who may join later, and also to reserve spare rooms to store personal belongings."

Upon hearing this, Matsumoto Rangiku's eyes lit up, and she quickly interjected, "We absolutely need a place to drink!"

Robin smiled and nodded, adding, "We need a library with multi-tiered bookshelves, a few sofas, and desks for easy access to information."

"And the engine room at the stern needs to be isolated separately."

"A lookout tower was set up at the bow, equipped with high-powered telescopes. Below the lookout tower was a weapons storage room, storing various weapons and defensive equipment."

"Positions for gun turrets have been reserved on both sides of the hull, and defensive gun turrets can be added later as needed to improve the safety performance of the ship."

"An activity area has been reserved on the deck, with several lounge chairs for daily drying of goods and relaxation."

"Could you add another green space and orchard to achieve that?"

The shipyard owner carefully checked the densely marked blueprints and exclaimed in admiration, "The three of you have considered everything so thoroughly. The room layout is reasonable, the functional areas are complete, and the design of the three-sailed mana energy power system is also very innovative. If we build it according to this plan, it will definitely be a top-performing ship! The construction period will take about a month. During this time, I will keep you updated on the progress. If there are any adjustments that need to be made, you can come and discuss them at any time."

Uchiha Shiraha nodded, and after confirming that all the details were correct, he signed a formal construction agreement with the boss and paid most of the deposit: "Please start construction as soon as possible, boss. We will come to check the progress regularly. Please make sure to guarantee the quality of the ship."

Matsumoto Rangiku laughed and said, "Boss, the bar's liquor cabinet needs to be made sturdy. I still need to store quite a few of my treasured liquors there."

As for Robin, he reconfirmed the layout of the library and storage room to ensure it met his needs.

After the three left the shipyard, Uchiha Hakuba inquired about the location of the local fish market.

The trading market on Sicily is located near the port of Cocoscia. The streets are lined with seafood, including fresh shrimp, crab, squid, fish, and tofu, as well as various dried goods. People's daily ingredients and the delicacies for banquets all come from here.

Whether they were dockworkers, chefs of merchants and nobles, or ordinary people, everyone loved to visit this market, where the goods were dazzling and all kinds of things were available.

As I walked along, I saw some fish market vendors with pipes dangling from their lips, a half-filled basin of small fish and shrimp on the table in front of them. Many of the small fish were jumping around. The vendors held a bag in one hand to catch the fish and a knife in the other, ready to gut them.

These fish market owners typically also offer processing services.

People who live near mountains eat from the mountains, and people who live near the sea eat from the sea. Since this area is near the docks, seafood is the main food.

As Uchiha Hakuba passed by several fish market vendors, he heard their shouts and began to inquire about prices.

After wandering around for a bit, I saw a few decent sashimi-grade specialty fish, so I asked the owner to pack them into bags and seal them in boxes.

He simply took out his Bailey and handed it over, asking the boss to deliver it to the designated place later.

This kind of seafood is best taken to a restaurant to be cooked...