He's a pirate, but also a Pokémon Master.

The journey from Gaya Island, below the Sky Island, to the Devil's Triangle takes some time, during which everyone performs their duties and experiences a long-lost feeling.

Guxin, wearing sunglasses, was relaxing comfortably on a sun lounger.

Urki stood in front of the ship's wheel, smiling as he gazed at the distant horizon, enjoying the sea breeze blowing in his face.

This was the first time he had seen the sea and the first time he had felt the sea breeze.

Thinking of this, Urki's smile widened. "There must be something even more exciting ahead."

He was the helmsman of the ship, and no matter where the captain wanted to go, he would do his best to control the ship's direction.

On the ship's lookout tower, Van Augur leaned against the railing, his expression calm.

He would sometimes observe the movements in the distance, and sometimes test his marksmanship on seabirds a hundred miles away.

Above the sky, Dragonite and Aerodactyl raced against each other, streaking through the air against a blue backdrop.

They also served as lookouts and aerial units on the ship.

In the medical room, Chopper and Meowth are talking.

"Look, this is my improved Rumble Ball 3.0 version, meow!"

Meow Meow put her hands on her hips and said with a proud look on her face.

On the table in front of them were several Rumble balls.

Unlike before, this is the second version that has been improved.

The initial Rumble Ball was version 1.0. Later, during the seven months Chopper spent on Skypiea, he made some improvements, and Rumble Ball 2.0 was released.

Compared to version 1.0, the main updates in version 2.0 are in reducing damage to the body and increasing physical fitness.

Improving is easier said than done.

Chopper is not a professional and does not have the knowledge, skills, or even materials of Vegapunk, Caesar, and others.

It is already a gift that it can achieve this.

But Meow Meow's strength is a strength of another dimension.

Based solely on Chopper's existing experience and resources, it improved Rumble Ball 3.0 in just a few days.

"I've made improvements according to your wishes. While increasing your physical strength and reducing physical damage, I can also give you a gigantic form, with an estimated transformation time of up to 10 minutes, meow."

Meow Meow knew it all by heart, as if doing this was nothing special for it.

Chopper's eyes were already sparkling, clearly showing he had become a fan of Meowth.

"Meow Meow Boss! You're amazing!"

Chopper hugged Meow Meow's slender leg and said gratefully.

It had always wanted to improve the Rumble Ball, but always felt it was lacking something. Unexpectedly, it succeeded after only a few days of handing it over to Meow Meow Boss.

"Of course, meow! I am the all-powerful Meow Boss."

Upon hearing this, Meow Meow became smug, tilting her head high and unconsciously revealing an exaggerated smile on her face.

This little invention is nothing to it.

Given enough technology and materials, it can create even more advanced things.

At that time, it will be the most powerful and most favored Pokémon under Guxin's command.

Then you can further occupy Guxin's knees, lie on them and enjoy being petted to your heart's content, meow meow meow meow!

While Meow Meow was lost in thought, Chopper was also reflecting on his own feelings.

As expected of the captain's spirits, each one is more powerful than the last.

Not only Meow Meow, but all the other crew members had the same idea.

Guxin's spirits appear endlessly, as if they will never be exhausted; it is a bottomless pit that others can never fathom.

Furthermore, these spirits possess not only immense power but also unique strengths, which is truly astonishing.

The new members may not have realized this yet.

However, Van Augur and Chopper, as well as Issho and Vivi, who were veterans, had a general idea, but they did not make it public.

Because they don't do much, outsiders might not notice, but those who spend every day with Guxin can easily spot the clues.

The captain's spirits follow a fairly obvious pattern, and are related to the locations they arrive at.

On Drum Island, he brought out the Lucky Egg, which possesses powerful healing abilities.

In Alabasta, he brought out Bangira, which could control the desert.

In the small garden, he brought out a fossil pterosaur comparable to an ancient overlord.

They thus came to the conclusion that one of the characteristics of the captain's Spirit Fruit was that the created Spirit would be related to the location.

In any given place, spirits that fit the local characteristics will be created, so it is even more important to travel to those powerful and mysterious places.

This guess is very close to the truth, after all, no matter how much they guess, they would never think of a cheat code.

This is already a personal secret, so even if they find out, they will never make a fuss. This is one of the reasons why Guxin is comfortable letting the elves interact with everyone.

His partners are all trustworthy.

Just when everything was peaceful.

Gu Xin, who was lying on the sun chair, slowly stood up and looked eastward. He saw two ships sailing towards him, cutting through the waves.

Two uniquely decorated sailboats, with the same skull and crossbones flags flying elegantly, clearly belonged to an entire pirate crew.

Behind them, four iron-gray warships were in pursuit.

The three masts, which take several people to encircle, are adorned with the iconic white flag with blue seagulls, bearing the two words "Navy" in bold strokes!

Needless to say, this scene alone shows that the Navy is chasing pirates, except... the pirates are heading in their direction.

It's getting in the way.

"Are they chasing pirates? Hmm, I remember that crew is the Black Cube Pirates, with a bounty of 70 million?"

Yi Xiao said with some uncertainty, because he had only seen the Black Cube Pirates' wanted poster once when he was in Magic Valley Town, and had a vague impression of it.

At this moment, the Black Cube Pirates also spotted the ship ahead.

The one-eyed subordinate immediately shouted to the other side, "Captain! There's a pirate ship ahead! Please give instructions!"

Upon hearing this, Merck, with his square-shaped hair, stormed over and slapped his one-eyed subordinate across the face, his expression ferocious.

"Are you out of your mind?! We're being chased by the Navy!"

"Since they're blocking the way, what's the point of giving instructions? Just charge through them!"

"I'm the Black Cube Merck, with a bounty of 70 million! Which pirate wouldn't be afraid of me?"

"Even if one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea came, he'd have to kneel before me!" Merck boasted shamelessly.

The one-eyed subordinate was slapped, and on the surface he didn't dare to say anything, but inwardly he was secretly grumbling.

The captain was ruthless; he would kill someone at the slightest provocation.

And he loves to brag.

He even said he wasn't afraid of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Meanwhile, the pursuing navy also spotted the Bictini.

On the deck, the dashing Colonel Tina frowned.

We haven't even dealt with the Black Cube Pirates yet, and now another pirate ship has arrived. Oh well, might as well wipe them all out in one fell swoop!

However, that flag pattern seems a bit familiar?

On the Black Cube Pirates' ship, Merck curled his lip and said, "Listen up, once they're within range, sink that pirate ship! Perfect for cooling off!"

But the one-eyed subordinate blinked, his eyelids twitching, and then stammered nervously, "Captain of the ship!"

"Do you still stand by what you just said?!"

"That one up ahead... looks like the ship of the Shichibukai, Gushin!!"