One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

Inside a shipyard not far from the dock.

The shipyard was extremely large, with hundreds of workers working diligently around the ships.

The factory interior is extremely spacious, with the skeletons of several ships on display.

Among them were several enormous ships, comparable in size to the warships Kilo had previously seen.

"Boss, how long does it take to build a ship like this?"

Kilo then presented his prepared demands one by one.

The two, disguised, were clearly not recognized.

Across from him was a bald shipbuilder. After listening to Kilo's request, he narrowed his eyes and silently calculated in his mind.

After a while, he spoke:

"The general requirements are not difficult to meet. We have built quite a few large ships that can hold giants."

"However, embedding this amount of seastone into the hull will probably take a bit more time..."

"About three months! The price is 130 million Berries!"

"Don't worry, our shipyard is renowned for its reliability in the West Sea region; every client speaks highly of it!"

He lowered his voice, "Have you heard of the infamous Gecko Moria from the Grand Line?"

"His first ship was built in our factory!"

Kiro nodded thoughtfully.

At this time, Moria, who hails from the West Blue, has already made quite a name for himself in the New World.

Even after being defeated by Kaido, he remained a formidable pirate in the New World.

At least in the Western Sea, Moria was already considered a big shot.

The shipyard in front of them offered a reasonable price: the shipbuilding cost plus the cost of converting the ship to seastone would total 130 million Berries.

That just happens to be Kiro's current bounty.

Since it concerned his future life, Kilo didn't hesitate too much and readily paid the deposit.

"Thank you for your trust! May I ask your name, sir?"

Kiro thought for a moment and casually said, "You can call me Stinky Kex."

"Okay...okay, Mr. Stinky...Stinky Kex."

The old shipbuilder looked somewhat embarrassed by the strange name.

However, since Kilo had already paid a deposit and was considered a valued customer, they were not treated with the slightest negligence.

The next step is to wait three months to receive the ship.

Kiro had already planned out what to do after finding Saul.

The current time is 1500 in the Haiyuan Calendar. The original plot he is familiar with will officially begin 22 years later.

In other words, he knows very little about the current situation at sea.

The turmoil caused by the God Valley War had not yet completely subsided, and the Age of Exploration had only just begun.

The current situation is far less stable than it will be 22 years from now.

The system of Four Emperors and Seven Warlords of the Sea at least keeps the situation at sea somewhat stable.

At this point in time, all sorts of monsters from the old era are emerging, such as the Golden Lion who just escaped from prison, and Bullet who is wreaking havoc on the Grand Line, and so on.

Clearly, Kiro is no match for these monsters right now.

Since he has the proficiency panel to rely on, he only needs to play it safe and develop quietly. When the story begins, with his familiarity with the plot, he will naturally become stronger until he is able to overthrow the rule of the World Government.

Therefore, he and Robin needed to find a reliable and relatively safe force to attach themselves to, and survive and develop for a while.

In fact, in the world of One Piece, there is almost only one force that meets these criteria.

Revolutionary Army!

That's right, Kiro plans to join the Revolutionary Army after finding Saul.

First of all, the Revolutionary Army's strength is beyond doubt; it is one of the few organizations in the pirate world that can stand up to the World Government.

Its leader, Monkey D. Dragon, is a mysterious and unpredictable master. Although he has never made a direct move, Kiro has a feeling that his strength is probably no less than that of the Four Emperors.

Furthermore, their goal is the same as Kilo's: to overthrow the rule of the World Government.

Therefore, the revolutionary army could undoubtedly provide them with sufficient protection.

Of course, Kilo also had some selfish motives.

If he could have come into contact with the Revolutionary Army earlier, he could have changed some of the tragedies in the original story.

For example, Ginny's capture and forced marriage to a Celestial Dragon triggered a series of subsequent tragedies.

The bear's tragic end was also caused by this event.

When Kiro first saw this part, he couldn't accept the plot development at all.

Now that he's here, he'll naturally not let this happen again, given his ability to do so.

After dealing with the trivial matters of buying the boat, Kiro didn't have much to do for a while, so he took Robin for a stroll in the streets.

This was a rare moment of relaxation for him since arriving in the world of One Piece.

After wandering around for a while, Kilo noticed that the pedestrians on Liuhua Island all had a similar style of dress.

Most of them were dressed in Western-style clothing, with white shirts and formal wear.

A Western Gothic style.

Is it a unique feature of the West Sea?

Recalling the comics, Kiro noticed that characters from the Western Sea region seemed to tend to dress in a Western style.

Like Perona from Princess Mononoke, Moria, Brook, and Robin when she first appeared.

Their clothing tends to be Gothic and Western in style.

This must be a cultural characteristic of the West Sea.

Although these details are insignificant, they made Kiro feel that the pirate world was not so rigid.

It's a vibrant, real world.

The warm and human touch of local details makes the world's arc even more vibrant.

Because Liuhua Island is an island, you can smell a fresh sea breeze wherever you go.

As they walked, the two suddenly smelled a scent that was quite different from the sea breeze.

A smoky, non-fishy aroma, mixed with the caramelized scent of meat fat, wafted from the next street.

Robin twitched his nostrils and widened his eyes, clearly having his stomach rumble with hunger.

"This fragrance..."

"It smells nice!"

Kiro was also a little hungry, so he pulled Robin toward the street from which the smell was coming.

The entire street was filled with food trucks of all sizes, and many people were busy working.

"No matter how many times I eat there, I always want to stay at the food street on Liuhua Island!"

An older man, his stomach bulging, walked out of the street with a satisfied expression.

Kilo's eyes lit up, and he randomly picked a stall and went over to it.

The stall had a simple barbecue grill, and buckets of fresh sea fish swimming around were placed on the ground.

The barbecue vendor, noticing Kiro and Robin looking at him curiously, chuckled and said, "You two haven't been on Liuhua Island long, have you?"

"My grilled seafood is a local specialty!"

Kilo was also a bit hungry, and upon hearing this, he immediately bought a few skewers.

The owner's movements were skillful and fluid. He smoothly killed and processed the live fish, then expertly marinated and seasoned it before skillfully placing it on the grill.

A few moments later, several skewers of steaming hot grilled fish were ready.

Kilo took a bite and immediately widened his eyes.

The slightly charred skin, once bitten into, releases a burst of sweet fish flavor mixed with seasonings in the mouth.

The fresh and juicy fish meat seems to dance on your lips, with just the right amount of juice filling your entire mouth.

The seasonings on top don't overpower the fish; instead, they add a unique flavor to the already delicious fish.

"Hao...Hao Chi!" Kiro mumbled, giving a thumbs-up while eating the hot grilled fish.

Although Robin didn't say anything, the bright light in her eyes was enough to show how much surprise this delicious dish brought her.

The two did not stay at one stall, but followed the aroma to another stall that served barbecue.

Under the golden light, several sizzling, oily meat skewers emitted an irresistible aroma, the overpowering fragrance making Kilo, who was passing by, swallow hard.

The meat skewers are grilled to a crispy, charred perfection, with the juicy meat wrapped in the caramelized bacon. One bite reveals a delightful contrast of crispy exterior and tender interior, leaving a lingering fragrance in your mouth.

The delicious meat juices burst in your mouth, bringing a sense of fullness and satisfaction.

Kiro quickly finished the skewer of meat in his hand, and Robin, standing next to him, did the same thing.

Upon spotting the steak stall nearby, Kiro's eyes lit up, and he led Robin over again.

……

A moment later, the two left the food street satisfied.

Robin's face was filled with satisfaction.

She has eaten more delicious food in the past few days than in all her previous years combined.

Growing up in Ohara, she had never tasted so many delicious and diverse local dishes.

Kiro sighed, no wonder Luffy was so obsessed with eating in the manga.

He'd be happy to eat these delicious foods every day!

After a moment of contemplation, Kilo began to seriously consider the necessity of maxing out his cooking proficiency.