One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

More than three months have passed since that war that changed the entire world.

During these three months, the Thousand Sunny ship almost never stopped.

After the red earth continent fractured, the world's marine structure was completely altered.

New shipping routes have emerged in areas that were previously inaccessible. Islands that were previously blocked by the red earth continent or remained unreachable due to extreme ocean currents are gradually appearing in this reconnected world as new ocean currents and magnetic field changes occur.

Nami has already changed to her third sailing logbook, and each one is filled with dense writing.

New ocean currents, monsoons, magnetic fields, and island locations.

She even recorded some newly formed sea areas that didn't even have names yet.

Throughout these three months, the Straw Hat crew's biggest goal remained unchanged.

To find a new home that is truly suitable for the fish-men who have just lost their homeland to live in for the long term.

On this day, the Thousand Sunny was slowly moving along a newly formed warm current. Nami was standing at the bow of the ship, holding a telescope, when she suddenly stopped.

"That island ahead...maybe it could be a third candidate."

Luffy, who had been sunbathing on the deck, sprang to his feet upon hearing this and rushed to the bow of the ship in a few strides: "Let me see!"

Just as he finished speaking, the clouds in front of them were blown away by the sea breeze.

An extremely large archipelago slowly appeared before everyone.

At the very center is the main island, whose area far exceeds that of an ordinary island.

The island is not steep, with large areas of flat land at higher elevations, and several freshwater rivers flow through it before eventually flowing into the surrounding sea.

Scattered around the main island are numerous small islands of varying sizes, forming many natural waterways and harbors. But what truly interests Nami and her companions is not just the land itself.

Sunlight can penetrate directly into the nearshore area, illuminating large coral reefs and underwater forests. Not far beyond, the seabed rapidly sinks, forming an extremely deep trench.

Shallow seas, deep seas, land, and natural harbors exist almost simultaneously.

Whether they are fish-people, mermaids, or people who are willing to live on land for a long time in the future, they can all find a suitable area for themselves.

Sanji stood by the ship and looked down for a while, then quickly whistled: "There are quite a few fish down there, and some of them I've never seen before."

French had already begun studying the shoreline structures, and soon pointed to the west side of the main island.

"The natural harbor over there is quite good; with a little expansion, large fleets could dock directly there."

"If we build some more underwater structures in the shallow sea area, the land and the seabed could even be connected to form a city."

Robin nodded slightly: "Besides, this place is far enough away from the nearest human nation, and it's not currently part of the traditional territory of any former nation."

"This is indeed a more suitable location for the merfolk than the previous ones."

Nami checked the wind direction, the log pointer, and the surrounding ocean currents again, and only after a while did she slowly put away her pen.

"Based on three months of records, the main ocean currents in this area have basically stabilized, the frequency of storms is not high, and there are two newly formed large shipping channels nearby."

"If we really want to establish a country in the future, it won't be too troublesome, whether it's trade or exchanges with other places."

Luffy listened for a long time, but only managed to grasp the last sentence.

"So it's safe to stay here?"

Nami looked up at him.

"able."

Luffy grinned instantly: "That works too!"

……

The message was sent out via Den Den Mushi that same day.

A few days later, a large dark shadow appeared on the distant sea.

The merfolk fleet slowly entered this new sea area.

Hundreds of sea kings emerged from the sea with their massive bodies, and the person sitting atop the head of the sea king at the very front was none other than Shirahoshi.

Once the fleet approached, Shirahoshi, along with Neptune, Shark, and others, went ashore on the main island to personally inspect the areas where they might live in the future.

She didn't just ask if the place was beautiful, nor did she just look at the sunshine and the sea.

Instead, they actually started asking ordinary fish people about their feelings, to confirm whether shallow waters were convenient for activities, whether deep waters were safe enough, and whether the climate on land would be difficult for elderly people who had lived in the sea for a long time to adapt to.

Shirahoshi even asked questions that Neptune hadn't considered.

"If this trench is to be used as a deep-sea residential area, the entrance should ideally not overlap with the main shipping channel."

"And is the fresh water on the island enough for everyone to live on long-term?"

Neptune stood not far away, watching his daughter ask one question after another, his expression inevitably complicated.

……

It wasn't until evening that the group returned to the center of the main island.

After Neptune sat down, he remained silent for a long time before finally giving his answer.

"This place is even more suitable than I imagined."

Shark Star nodded in agreement: "If construction starts now, a complete city should be formed within a few years, and both underwater and land-based development can proceed simultaneously."

Nami spread out the nautical chart and pointed to several areas around the island.

"I suggest not concentrating everyone on the main island at the beginning."

"The small islands on the east side can be used as land-based residential areas first, and underwater urban areas for fishmen and mermaids can be built in the shallow sea. The port on the main island can be expanded gradually."

"This will reduce the pressure a lot and make it easier to communicate with the outside world in the future."

Upon hearing "underwater city," Franky became visibly excited and immediately squatted down to start drawing.

"Build it both at sea and underwater? Leave that design to me!"

"If we make use of the natural cave, we might be able to create a super tunnel that runs from top to bottom!"

Before Neptune could answer, Frankie had already started scribbling on the ground.

Bai Xing then walked back from a distance and softly called out, "Father."

Neptune looked up at her. "Everyone thinks this place is nice. What about you?"

Shirahoshi turned around and looked at the main island and the surrounding sea under the setting sun.

Sunlight falls on the sea surface; the shallow waters are so clear that you can almost see the coral directly, while the deeper sea stretches into an unfathomable blue.

"I like it here too." She didn't hesitate. "People can live in the sea or on the shore."

"In the future, if fish-people's children want to go to land, they won't have to swim 10,000 meters first like before."

"If humans want to come and see us, they don't need to risk going to the deep sea."

At this point, Bai Xing smiled slightly.

"This place is nice."

Neptune looked at her, remained silent for a moment, and finally nodded emphatically.

"Then it's decided."

……

That night, the merfolk's fleet lit up the entire bay.

There was no formal celebration, but almost all the fishmen and mermaids disembarked and truly set foot on this land that might belong to them in the future.

Some people stood on the shore touching the tree trunks, while children ran back and forth between the shallow sea and the land.

Many elderly fish-men simply sat by the sea, quietly watching the sunset.

After the destruction of Fishman Island, for the first time they truly had a place that could be called "home" again.

Shirahoshi stood on the high place and watched for a long time until Victor walked up to her side, then she turned around.

"Lord Victor," Shirahoshi said earnestly, "thank you very much."

Victor shook his head: "I told you, you don't need to thank me."

"Fishman Island made sacrifices for the reconnection of the world."

"Whether it's for you, or for the fishmen and mermaids who have just lost their homes, I will take full responsibility."

Bai Xing looked at him quietly, her eyes softening noticeably.

"But Lord Victor took responsibility willingly, so of course we should be even more grateful."

Just as Victor was about to say something, Shirahoshi suddenly moved a little closer and lowered her voice.

"Now that a new country has been found, can we start discussing what happened before?"

Victor glanced at her, knowing perfectly well what she was referring to.

"stop."

"The country hasn't even started building yet."

"These things can be considered in advance," Bai Xing blinked.

"Who taught you that?"

"It was my own idea."

Viktor remained silent.

That's what makes things more complicated.

Not far away, Nami was standing on the platform looking this way, her grip on the cup in her hand tightening little by little.

Robin, who was standing right next to her, quickly noticed and said with a smile, "Nami, the cup is going to break."

Nami looked down and immediately let go: "I didn't use any force!"

……

The construction plan for the new Fishman Kingdom was officially finalized the following day.

As for what the country would be called in the future, Neptune originally wanted to decide immediately, but Shirahoshi shook her head.

"Let's talk about it after everyone has actually settled in."

Neptune was somewhat surprised: "Why?"

"Because there's nothing here right now."

Shirahoshi looked at the fish-men measuring the port in the distance, and then at Franky, who had already begun to help plan the city.

"Wouldn't it be better to come up with a name together after the city is actually built and everyone considers it their home?"

Neptune thought about it and finally agreed.

The Straw Hat crew originally planned to stay and help, but when it was lunchtime, Luffy suddenly put down the meat he was holding.

"Let's take a break!"

Almost everyone on the deck looked up at the same time.

Nami frowned: "What do you mean?"

"It's just for rest," Luffy said matter-of-factly. "Haven't we been looking for a place these past few months?"

"Now that we've found a place, and Shirahoshi and the others are about to start building their country, we don't really have anywhere we absolutely need to go for the time being."

At this point, he suddenly grinned.

"So everyone can go wherever they want."

Usopp paused for two seconds, then his eyes lit up instantly: "A holiday?"

"Um!"

"real?"

"Really?"

Usopp was so excited he almost lunged forward: "Damn it, the captain finally gave us a day off!"

Luffy punched him on the head.

"I always will!"

"You simply can't!"

The deck immediately erupted in noise.

But after the commotion subsided, everyone gradually quieted down.

They haven't seriously thought about this for a long time...

If I didn't have to travel, search for Laugh Tale, or prepare for the next war, where would I want to go?

Sanji was the first to have an answer.

"I'm going to find the old man."

Zeff remained in the East Blue, but now All Blue has truly appeared.

For Sanji, nothing was more important than bringing the person who once told him about his dream to him and letting him see the legendary sea.

Usopp quickly raised his hand: "I'm going back to Syrup Village."

After he finished speaking, he deliberately coughed twice, putting on an air of great importance.

"The main purpose is to show the people of my hometown just how powerful the great sea warrior Usopp really is now."

Zoro leaned against the side of the ship, his eyes closed: "I'm going back too."

Chopper immediately raised his hoof: "I want to go back to Drum Kingdom!"

Franky chuckled: "After I and the fishman minister have designed the city construction plan, let's go back to Water City and take a look."

Brooke didn't speak, but simply turned to look at the distant sea.

His answer was already given.

Luffy laughed the most after hearing this.

"That's settled then."

"Everyone's on holiday!"

Nami couldn't help but ask, "Luffy! Why are you always so sudden?!"

"How long will we be apart? Have you thought about it?"

Luffy thought about it seriously for two seconds.

"For as long as you want."

This time, everyone was stunned for a moment.

Luffy, however, didn't realize anything was wrong.

"Anyway, nobody's chasing us."

"Come back if you want."

After he finished speaking, there was a moment of genuine silence on the deck.

Yes.

There is no destination that must be reached, nor a task that must be completed.

They now have time to themselves.

……

In the afternoon, everyone began packing their belongings.

Sanji has already contacted Zeff, and Usopp, while packing his luggage, is struggling with which adventure he should tell Kaya first when they get back.

Luffy is the simplest.

He planned to take a boat that was going the same way back to the East China Sea.

Nami was stunned after hearing this.

"Aren't you taking the Sunny back, Pirate King?"

Luffy looked at her strangely and asked, "Aren't you guys supposed to stay here?"

"so?"

"I can just find any boat to go back. Hehehe!"

Only this guy could say "the Pirate King hitched a ride home" so naturally.

As for Victor, Nami, and Robin, none of the three left immediately.

Nami needs to continue refining the sea map near the new Fishman Kingdom.

Robin is very interested in this new country that was born from the reconnection of the world.

Viktor's reason for staying was the simplest—he had promised Shirahoshi that he would at least help the area truly stabilize.

Bai Xing was visibly much happier after learning about it.

"Will Lord Victor be staying for a long time?"

Victor glanced at her: "How long do you plan to take?"

Bai Xing thought about it seriously and was just about to answer when Victor added in advance, "You're not allowed to say 'forever'."

Bai Xing choked immediately.

Robin, standing nearby, gently covered her mouth.

Bai Xing puffed out her cheeks, and finally could only change her mind in a low voice: "Then let's make it last longer."

"That's more like it."

……

As evening fell, the Straw Hat crew's first real long vacation began.

The Thousand Sunny is temporarily moored in the harbor of the new Fishman Kingdom, which is not yet fully completed, and the setting sun shines from the newly emerged sea all the way to the deck.

This is one of the few times it has done so since it set sail.

No one urged it to immediately proceed to the next island.