The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

Naturally, some other pirates also survived the battle by relying on their unique abilities.

For example, Kureha mentioned the guy she treated thirty-eight years ago who was half-dead and claimed to be a navigator.

Most likely, he was the navigator on the Rocks Pirates' ship.

Therefore, this notebook, which resembles a pirate's log, should have been written after the battle of God Valley, when the Rocks Pirates were destroyed.

One of the items this navigator brought from the ship Locks.

Regardless of what's recorded in this notebook, even if it's just about Lox's daily life, Link feels it's all worthwhile!

He could certainly glean some information about Lox from it.

and?

Who keeps a diary?!

Can someone who keeps a diary be a decent person?!

Link believed that Lockes was not the kind of person who would stoop to lowliness, so he felt that this book could not simply be a nautical log.

"I hope you like it."

Kureha smiled casually, completely unconcerned that what she had just casually given away was a precious item from a top powerhouse who had once dominated the seas and almost reigned supreme.

However, she did raise her opinion of Link a few points higher.

The name Rocks has almost disappeared from the high seas. Apart from the old people of the previous era and the top figures in the New World and the Navy, almost no one knows it.

Link was clearly among that small number of people.

Having received such a generous gift from Kureha, Link naturally didn't say much.

He took out several large barrels directly from his four-dimensional pocket and poured the blue color from the [Age Spring Cable] into them, filling them all to the brim.

This amount of food is enough for Kureha to return to infancy at the age of 139.

Even smaller than a baby could shrink further.

This isn't just a reduction in age by 139; to be conservative, we'd estimate it should be multiplied by five.

Kureha was naturally able to gauge the amount of money involved and was quite satisfied with Link's sensible actions.

"Indeed, talking to smart people is so much more pleasant and effortless."

Kureha first glanced at Luffy, seemingly implying something, then showered Link with praise:

"Young, good-looking, and possessing so many strange yet effective items, plus seemingly formidable strength, he's practically made a name for himself on the high seas."

"Has it established its reputation?"

"If I weren't so old, I would definitely go out and explore with you when I was younger."

Kureha laughed heartily, continuously shoveling plum wine into her mouth.

"You flatter me."

Link said modestly.

"Alright! Enough of this small talk. Let's go, this old woman will prepare the secret medicine made from the thousand-year-old dragon bone for you~"

Kureha wiped her lips. "You can go and take a look with this old woman, though I'm not sure if you'll be able to understand it."

"You can also take a look at the book I just gave you here."

With that, Kureha turned around gracefully, took the thousand-year-old dragon bone given to her by Link, and walked into her medical room.

Link felt it was best to stay away from places and methods that involved other people's privacy.

And as Kureha said, there's no point in him going back to the past, since he can't understand it anyway.

His gaze involuntarily fell on the book in his hands.

"Lox's notebooks..."

Link gently rubbed the book cover, as if feeling the weight of history and era contained within.

Before opening the book, Link gently looked up at the doorway, at the figure that was trying to hide but had clearly hidden in the wrong place.

"Want to watch it together?!"

Link waved the book in his hand at the other person and chuckled.

"ah?!!"

Kureha's foolish son let out a panicked cry, then frantically tried to escape or find other cover.

"Huh?! What's that? A tanuki?!"

Luffy noticed the petite figure at that moment and curiously approached.

"A raccoon dog wearing a hat? That sounds so funny!!"

"I'm not a raccoon dog, I'm a reindeer!!"

Upon hearing that she was being mistaken for a raccoon dog, the petite figure immediately protested.

She was no longer afraid or socially anxious, and immediately retorted with sharp teeth and a glare.

"Huh?! It can talk?!"

This time, Luffy was surprised, and then his eyes lit up instantly, as if he had seen something he really liked.

"That's the old woman's mentally challenged son, his name is Chopper. Don't treat him like an ordinary animal!!"

From inside the pharmacy, Kurehana's words of reminder could be heard.

Although she was preparing the medicine, she was still able to perceive what was happening outside.

"So your name is Chopper..."

Link gave a very friendly smile. "My name is Link, and this is Luffy."

"We are all pirates."

"Pirates?!"

Chopper, who was initially angry and flustered, couldn't help but ask after hearing Link's introduction:

"Is it one of those pirates who carries a skull and crossbones flag?"

He always remembered the pirate spirit and faith that Dr. Hiruluk had passed on to him.

However, he had never come into contact with any pirates from the outside world.

Kureha protected him so well that even when the Blackbeard Pirates came to Drum Kingdom to offend them a few days ago, Chopper managed to avoid them unharmed and did not come into contact with them.

Link and Luffy were, in fact, the first living pirates he had ever seen in his entire life.

"Of course, the pirate flag is the faith of pirates!!"

Luffy clenched his fist in mid-air, "What, are you interested in pirates?!"

"Who...who said I'm interested in pirates?! I'm a reindeer! I have absolutely no interest in the interesting, exciting, and thrilling stories that happen to you human pirates on the fantastical and boundless seas!!!"

"is it?"

Luffy stared at Chopper, then turned to Link. "Can I take this as him inviting me to sit down and have some tea while he tells me all about it?"

As he spoke, he pointed to Chopper, who had already pulled out a stool and handed over a cup of hot tea, but was still keeping a distance and looking tense and wary.

"That's probably a fair way to understand it; he might just be a little unskilled in how he expresses himself."

Link also found this scene quite amusing; Chopper's tsundere nature was well-known.

"Why don't you have a good talk with him? He might be someone who longs to be a pirate."

Do you yearn to be a pirate?

Luffy's eyes lit up when he heard this. He was quite experienced in getting others on board.

Moreover, when it comes to pirate stories, besides Usopp, Luffy is the only one on the ship who is truly skilled at them.

Immediately, he picked up his hot plum tea, sat down in a chair, and began to tell Chopper their adventure story in a long and detailed manner.

When Chopper first saw Luffy's actions, he took a few steps back.

They were afraid Luffy would get close so they could escape at any time.

However, as Luffy told his stories with a smile and his optimism became infectious, Chopper gradually became engrossed in them.

Seeing such a harmonious scene between the man and the deer, Link smiled and stopped paying too much attention to it.

Then, I placed the notebook on the table and, with the help of the soft light, slowly opened the book by Lox.

Whoosh?

Hahaha.

Inside the room, only the sound of turning pages and Luffy's hearty laughter mingled together.

"My physique is naturally stronger than others, which seems to be the best gift God has given me. What I need to do is to train this best weapon to be even stronger!"

"During the exercise, in addition to the strengthening of my physique, I also clearly felt another kind of life energy in my body."

"This power can be manifested outside the body and can be continuously strengthened through cultivation, like an invisible armor, further enhancing my attack power and destructive force!!"

"In addition, I can clearly sense the enemy's strong vocalizations, and even accurately pinpoint their location, number, and the actions they will take in their next attack."

"I initially thought it was a power similar to superpowers, but I didn't realize it until I met someone who was also proficient in these powers."

"On the high seas, people call this power..."

"So powerful!!!"

After roughly flipping through the thin book, which wasn't very thick, Link couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"I never expected to find such content."

The book does not contain records of Lox's voyages, nor the stories that happened on his ship, Lox.

It's not about his ambition, his series of actions, or any hidden secrets.

Yes, but only his research, reflection, and exploration of his own power.

That is, the cultivation of [domineering aura].

In short, this is a manual and guide to cultivating "domineering aura"!

Moreover, it was the training manual of Rocks, the undisputed king of the New World and the overlord of the seas back then.

After watching it, Link had only one thought in his mind: he'd made a fortune!

I had considered where I might find an opportunity to learn about domineering power, but I never expected it to happen here, where I would obtain such an important manual.

Looking at the notebook in his hand, which would be priceless even outside, Link exclaimed, "I really struck gold!!"

The Sea Overlord, the most turbulent era, could even be described as the cultivation experience and manual of the world's strongest man.

This can only be described as a treasure!

Currently, Link already possesses all the necessary training methods to strengthen his physique and the powerful, destructive techniques.

Moreover, with the addition of the [Genius Helmet] and the [Efficiency Enhancement Pill], his progress will only be rapid.

And with all the multi-functional gadgets Link possesses, his only weakness is his lack of domineering presence.

The appearance of this book was like a timely rain, a blessing from heaven.

Originally, according to Link's plan, the training method for Haki might have to wait until Alabasta, when he met Luffy's older brother Ace, and obtained it from Crocodile and the others.

Or perhaps they could go to a sky island and obtain information about the "Mind Net," or Observation Haki, from the priests there.

Unexpectedly, his efforts to cultivate flowers failed, while his unintentional planting of willows resulted in a lush and shady place, where he obtained everything he desired.

"This time I've actually come out on top. After Dr. Kureha finishes preparing the medicine, let's see if there's anything else I can do to make up for it?" With that thought, Link opened the notebook again from the beginning.

This time, he took out the [Genius Helmet], opened the bottle of [Efficiency Enhancement Pill], and swallowed another pill.

With a two-pronged approach and all preparations complete, we began to carefully reread the important contents of this book.

Click~

The flames inside the stove burned quietly, occasionally sputtering out a spark that brought a touch of warmth to the cold room.

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I do not know how long it has been……