A cook, vice-captain of the Rocks Pirates?

A calm voice sounded behind him; it was Ryan.

He had arrived at the bridge at some point, holding a steaming cup of hot tea with a calming herbal aroma.

"Drink it."

Dorum took the tea and drank it all in one gulp. The warm tea seemed to have a magical power, instantly calming his wildly beating heart and clearing his chaotic thoughts.

“Master Max installed three independent navigation systems on the ship.”

Raine pointed to an inconspicuous screen on the console: "Switch to geomagnetic navigation mode, and the mirage interference will be ineffective."

"As for acid rain..."

Renn looked out the window.

"Wapo metal is 300 times more corrosion-resistant than ordinary alloys. This level of acid rain can at most give it a polish, but that vortex..."

A smile crept onto Ryan's lips.

“Perfect, we can use its gravity to drift beautifully and shake off that hail zone behind us.”

Under Renn's calm guidance, Dorum regained his rhythm.

Like a skilled race car driver, he performed a breathtaking extreme drift in the new Moby Dick supercar on this deadly track.

The ship tilted at almost ninety degrees, tracing a perfect arc as it grazed the edge of the massive whirlpool. The immense centrifugal force flung all the pursuing hailstones into the whirlpool.

The entire process was fluid and graceful, full of violent aesthetics.

"Wow!"

Gatz was thrown around so much that he was completely disoriented, but he shouted excitedly.

"Again!"

"If you have one more time, you won't have any dinner left."

Raine's voice drifted over from afar.

Gatz immediately shut his mouth.

With everyone's cooperation, the New Moby Dick successfully traversed this deadly sea area, known as the "Windless Concerto," after half a day.

As the ship sailed into a calm sea and the long-awaited sunshine shone on the deck, everyone let out a sigh of relief.

The New Moby Dick successfully completed its first real sea trial, and its performance far exceeded everyone's expectations.

"Gurarararar! That feels so good! That feels so good!"

Newgate sheathed his naginata and let out a hearty laugh.

"I hereby declare! To celebrate our successful conquest of this hellish place, tonight... we'll have a feast!"

"Oh oh oh!"

……

In the days following the banquet, the New Moby Dick, like a white behemoth, cruised leisurely on the waves of the New World.

Its performance was pushed to the limit. Every day, Dorum would wipe every inch of the deck and railings on the ship as if caressing a lover, muttering mechanical incantations that only he could understand.

Gatz, on the other hand, treated the fully automatic sea monster fishing machine at the stern as his own personal playground, and his greatest pleasure every day was watching the huge sea monsters being caught and brought ashore.

Then, excitedly, he rushed up and knocked him unconscious, dragged him to the kitchen door, and waited expectantly for Ryan's extra meal.

In the blink of an eye, three months have quietly passed.

Life on the ship was noisy and energetic during those three months.

Newgate spends most of his time lounging on his personal throne, crafted from shape-memory alloy and Neptune leather, sipping rum and watching his energetic family with a contented smile on his face.

Raine's kitchen became the most sacred place on the ship.

With his daily and meticulous feeding, the growth progress bar of the Heart of the World slowly jumped from 0.02% to 0.05%. Although it was still insignificant, the soft seven-colored light became more and more solid, like a life that was growing vigorously.

Chapter 133 Kozuki Oden

On this day, the New Moby Dick sailed into a peculiar sea area.

The air was no longer filled with the salty, damp sea breeze, but rather with a faint, cool fragrance of cherry blossoms.

The color of the seawater also became deeper, presenting a unique indigo blue.

"Captain, we've entered the territory of Wano Country."

Silver's voice from the lookout tower was calm, yet seemed to carry a hint of nostalgia.

"Wano Country?"

Marco scratched his head. He had heard of this name before: "That closed-off country, a samurai nation that even the navy dares not easily set foot in?"

"Yes."

Newgate's eyes deepened. He put down the barrel and slowly stood up.

"It's a very interesting place. We came here many years ago. The samurai here have a unique technique for using Haki called Ryuo. Also, the sake is quite good."

Just as everyone was discussing, a huge waterfall appeared in front of the boat.

The waterfall doesn't fall from the sky; rather, it's a unique spectacle formed by countless giant carp swimming upstream and leaping with all their might.

They pushed the boat, forcefully lifting this behemoth onto a vast freshwater lake above the clouds.

When the New Moby Dick smoothly docked at the harbor on the lake, Newgate, Ryan, and the others were still awestruck by the sight before them, even though they had been there once before.

It was a stunningly beautiful painting brimming with Eastern charm.

Pink cherry blossoms, like clouds and rosy hues, bloom riotously in the mountains.

In the distance are layers of mountains and rivers, as well as classical buildings with flying eaves and brackets.

The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees and the faint fragrance of cherry blossoms, which was completely out of place with the violent and chaotic atmosphere of the new world, making it seem like a paradise.

"Wow……"

Gatz stared in disbelief: "This place... is still so beautiful."

The group disembarked and set foot on the land of Wano Country.

The port was quiet, seemingly unaffected by the arrival of their massive foreign vessel.

"Strange, the security here is even laxer than when we came last time."

Dorum was somewhat puzzled.

Just then, a deafening roar, like an earthquake, came from a cherry blossom grove not far away, followed by a roar full of excitement and wildness.

"Oh, oh, oh! Lord Mountain God! Please, let us have a duel!"

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw cherry blossoms fluttering in the forest. A man of exaggeratedly tall stature was wielding two huge samurai swords and fighting a giant wild boar, as big as a small mountain and all white in color.

The man was dressed in a gorgeous but open kimono, revealing his muscular chest, and a cloak embroidered with the crest of the Kozuki family was draped over his back.

He had a unique hairstyle, with his hair combed into a high bun, and a naive yet unrestrained smile on his face. He was full of boundless energy and vitality.

His twin swords swung wildly, each swing carrying the force to cleave mountains, as he fought fiercely against the giant boar known as the Mountain God. The surrounding cherry blossom trees rustled and fell petals from the shockwaves of their battle.

Renn looked at the figure, a knowing glint in his eyes.

At this point in time, in this place, with this art style... without a doubt, it belongs to the young Kozuki Oden.

"Gurarararar, what an interesting fellow."

Newgate watched the figure battling the giant beast, his eyes shining with admiration.

"Wow! This guy's strength is almost as good as mine!"

Gatz was so excited watching that he picked up the anchor and wanted to rush over to help.

"do not go."

Ryan calmly stopped him.

"That wasn't a battle, it was his game."

Sure enough, the seemingly fierce battle was quickly decided.

The giant wild boar, known as the mountain god, seemed to have grown tired of playing. It let out a reluctant roar, spat out the small wild boar it was carrying in its mouth, and then turned and ran into the depths of the forest.

The man, instead of being angry at the fleeing mountain god, put his hands on his hips and burst into laughter: "Hahaha! The mountain god is indeed powerful! We'll come back to play again next time!"

He picked up the surviving wild boar and was about to leave when his gaze was drawn to a huge ship in the harbor, one he had never seen before, which resembled a white whale.

His eyes lit up instantly, with the pure excitement and curiosity of someone who has discovered a new continent or a more fun toy.

He carried two knives and strode towards the crowd, his heavy steps causing the ground to tremble slightly with each step.

"Hey! Who are you people?!"

The man's voice was loud and clear, filled with unquestionable authority, yet also carrying a hint of innocent curiosity.

"Is this your ship? It's huge! Where did it come from? Are you pirates?!"

His series of questions left Gatz and the others somewhat bewildered.

The last time the Rocks Pirates were still around, they came here once, but they didn't encounter this guy and didn't stay long before leaving.

I never expected to encounter such a person when I returned to Wano Country.

Marco, Jozu, and the others instinctively stepped forward, blocking Newgate's path and warily watching this powerful uninvited guest.

However, Newgate waved his hand, signaling them to step back.

He observed the man before him with great interest. From him, Newgate sensed a will to freedom that was similar to his own yet completely different.

"That's right, we are pirates."

Newgate's voice was steady and powerful.

"Pirates?!"

The man, Kozuki Oden, had eyes that shone like two suns, and he danced with excitement.

"Great! I've always wanted to meet real pirates! I remember a pirate crew came here several years ago, but I was out on an adventure and missed them... Um, where are you going? Can you take me with you on your sea voyage?!"

"I want to see the outside world! Wano Country is too small and too boring!"

This blunt, almost rude request stunned everyone present.

Kozuki Oden's clear yet yearning eyes were fixed on Newgate, as if he were looking at a ticket to a new world.

His enthusiasm and straightforwardness caught Marco and others, who were used to the deceit and treachery of the new world, off guard.

"Is this guy... out of his mind?"

Dorum muttered to Silver beside him, "He wants to go to sea with pirates right off the bat? Doesn't he know what pirates do?"

Silver did not answer, but gripped his spear tighter, his sharp eyes fixed on Oden.

He could sense that the seemingly carefree man in front of him possessed a terrifying power, like a volcano, that could erupt at any moment.

He is not weak; on the contrary, he is very strong.

"You want to go out to sea with us?"

Newgate repeated it with great interest, a hint of amusement in his hawk-like eyes.

Chapter 134 One move, and the difference in skill is immediately apparent.

"That's right!"

Oden nodded vigorously, his massive body trembling slightly with excitement, and the two famous swords in his hands—Ame no Habakiri and Enma—also emitted a soft hum.

"Wano Country is like a beautifully crafted cage to me. I'm fed up with the unchanging rules and boring daily routines here! I want to see a wider ocean, meet all kinds of people, and experience the most exciting adventures!"

His words were filled with an infinite longing for freedom, a pure and unadulterated yearning that even moved Newgate.

Newgate seemed to see his younger self, someone who was also unwilling to be bound and eager to build a family of his own.

"Gu la la la la..."

Newgate chuckled softly.

"Kid, going out to sea is no joke. The cruelty of the ocean is far beyond your imagination."