One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

Chapter 130 Sabaody Archipelago

A refreshing sea breeze blows across my face, carrying with it the distant sounds of people.

Soap bubbles rise from the ground and float into the air, shimmering with iridescent colors in the afternoon sun. The enormous Yarchiman mangroves extend their roots into the sea, filling the entire island with bubbles.

The smoky aroma of grilled seafood mingled with intermittent music, drifting far and wide.

"————We've finally arrived."

Kilo stood up, casually shooing away the sea monsters that were being used to pull the ship, and looked at the huge island that came into view.

The massive mangrove forest with its intertwined roots is quite awe-inspiring. Each tree is entwined with numbered road signs, and countless bubbles rise from the ground, with people vaguely visible inside.

This is the last stop for the pirates in Paradise, and the only way to reach the New World by conventional means.

Sabaody Archipelago!

Before anchoring on the island, Kilo skillfully disguised himself as someone else.

Although he doesn't need to worry about most threats now, he's not here in Sabaody Archipelago to cause trouble.

Now that he's preparing to head to the New World, Kiro wants to experience the normal process as an ordinary pirate.

If he were to appear in the Sabaody Archipelago in his true form, forget about experiencing a deep dive to Fishman Island; the entire high command of the Navy would probably appear there the next second to fight him to the death.

Based on what Kiro had done before, he had already forged an irreconcilable hatred with the Navy.

As Kilo finished his disguise and moored the small boat at the bustling dock, a lean, middle-aged black man with calloused hands strode forward and looked Kilo up and down.

"Just one person?"

He was about to speak when he was suddenly startled and hurriedly caught the coins that Kilo tossed to him.

Do you know where I can get a coating applied?

The middle-aged man, who had just put away a few Berries, paused for a moment upon hearing this, then broke into a hearty smile and gave Kiro a confident thumbs-up—

"My esteemed guest, don't let my current appearance fool you; I was once the best coating craftsman in the 51 Islands!"

"Although there were some unexpected changes, you can trust my skills!"

Seeing that Kilo didn't react, the middle-aged man quickly added, "You should go to a proper shipyard for coating; they won't coat small boats like this. But here—"

He raised an eyebrow at Kiro, the meaning of which was self-evident.

"However, I want to make it clear beforehand that coating deep-sea diving has certain requirements for the vessel, and I'm not sure if your small boat meets those standards."

The middle-aged man strode forward, touched the small boat that Kilo was riding in, and then tapped on the hull. His eyes widened in surprise.

"Sir, the material of your boat is very sturdy, fully meeting the coating standards!"

He wiped the sweat from his brow and asked earnestly, "How about it? Want to consider getting your coating applied here?"

After thinking for a moment, Kiro raised an eyebrow. "What's your name?"

"My name is Verso, you can just call me Little Verso!"

Looking at Verso, who was clearly a generation older than him and called himself "Little Verso," Kiro didn't say much. He took out a stack of peso from his bag and handed it to the other man.

"How long will it take to complete the coating process?"

Verso looked at the thick stack of Pele in his hand, swallowed hard, then glanced at Kilo and the small boat behind him, his voice trembling.

"Boss, the coating will be finished in two days—no, tonight!"

Upon hearing this, Kiro nodded in satisfaction.

"Work hard, I'll be back tonight."

He patted the overjoyed Verso on the shoulder and turned to walk towards the Sabaody Archipelago.

He was still quite interested in this island, which was a melting pot of all sorts of people.

On the other side, looking at the young swordsman, Verso felt that the other's temperament was somewhat familiar, but he just couldn't remember where.

He shook his head, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips. He tucked the thick stack of peso into his pocket, turned, picked up a heavy toolbox, and headed toward the small boat.

Seventy-nine enormous mangrove trees are scattered across the land, forming a single, independent piece of land.

Waterways crisscross among the tree roots, but more often there are clusters of bubbles floating and moving about.

This land is dotted with countless prosperous shops, and the streets are bustling with activity.

"Come and see! The most interesting bubble car in the entire Sabaody Archipelago!"

"Bubble Ferris Wheel, 500 Berries per ride!"

The lively shouts and calls of vendors filled the air.

Kilo strolled through the streets of Island 33, leisurely enjoying the vibrant atmosphere around him.

As it is a necessary route to the New World, this place is home to a large number of pirates, merchants, and bounty hunters. You can often see fierce and burly men carrying knives and guns on the streets.

A classic pirate outfit.

In addition, Kiro also faintly sensed the presence of certain Devil Fruit users.

What an amazing place!

Kiro seemed to be deep in thought.

This was the first time he had ever seen pirates and civilians coexist so naturally in a city.

On some street corners, he could even spot one or two patrolling sailors.

However, when they saw those people who were obviously dressed as pirates, the marines ignored them, simply smoking and watching from a distance.

Whether they were marines, pirates, or bounty hunters, they all unanimously followed a set of unwritten rules from the Sabaody Archipelago—

As long as they don't cause trouble on the island, the navy will turn a blind eye.

Of course, there is only one exception: when the Celestial Dragons arrive.

When a Celestial Dragon appears, the area will be completely under martial law, and the intensity of patrols will be incomparable to before.

However, perhaps because Kiro killed six Celestial Dragons before, it seems that no Celestial Dragons appeared on the Sabaody Archipelago today.

Kilo was naturally delighted with this, since he came here specifically to experience the feeling of diving through the coating to reach Fishman Island.

Right now, all he wants to do is relax, enjoy himself, and experience the culture and customs of the One Piece world.

After paying a few hundred Berries, Kilo curiously tried out one of the most famous attractions in the Sabaody Archipelago—the bubble car.

As a unique specialty of the Sabaody Archipelago, bubble culture is a must-try feature of Sabaody.

After sitting under that translucent membrane, the whole world seemed to be shrouded in a dreamlike color.

The bubble walls are not fragile or easily broken; on the contrary, they possess an indescribable and wonderful elasticity.

After a barely perceptible jolt, the bubble car gently lifted off the ground and glided along its unique wind tunnel and track.

As the altitude gradually increases, the entire landscape of the Sabaody Archipelago comes into full view.

The mangroves swept past the window, and the streets and buildings beneath his feet became incredibly clear and direct. With Kilo's eyesight, he could even observe most of the situation on the Chambord.

After a while, the bubble landed slowly with a "pop," and Kiro stepped onto the ground with lingering enjoyment.

These peculiar bubbles allow him to fly effortlessly in the air, and the riding experience far surpasses his usual wind-riding flight, as he feels no turbulence or the cold wind at high altitudes.

Before the ship's coating was finished, Kilo experienced most of the bubble entertainment facilities—a bubble Ferris wheel, bubble rooms, and even a bubble roller coaster.

As dusk approached, Kilo finally left the tourist area, satisfied, and looked at the map markers for the Sabaody Archipelago by the roadside.

After scanning the list of shops in Zone 13, Kilo's gaze suddenly stopped, fixing on one of the shops—

GR Bar No. 13 – Shaki's Bamboo Knocking Bar

The moment he saw the name, Kilo's emotions surged, and a feeling of surprise filled his heart.

He actually forgot where Rayleigh lived?!

Without a doubt, this bar is where Raleigh settled after his retirement.

For Kilo, who craves points, nothing excites him more than encountering a powerful opponent.

A smile crept onto his face, his heart itching with desire, and in the next instant, he vanished from his spot.

A passing pirate rubbed his eyes, looking somewhat puzzled.

"Did I just misjudge? I remember there was someone here before?"

"————?"