Setting Sail Again! New “Companion” 1

In the deep sea, a sponge blew bubbles.

Suddenly! The starfish beside it jolted in fright!

As the starfish moved, the surrounding small fish, shrimp, and crabs began scurrying about in a frenzy!

On the sea surface, a figure plunged into the water with a splash!

The terrifying aura instantly knocked the marine life in this stretch of sea unconscious. The few larger creatures all hid in the abyss, looking terrified of being noticed.

Pirate World Fang Yu blew bubbles as he scanned below, then leaped out of the sea surface.

The marine life on the seabed collectively let out a sigh of relief.

But just as they blew a few bubbles, the water suddenly began to boil! A massive Wooden Palm slammed down, blasting the surrounding sea level upward!

After that palm strike, Fang Yu’s pirate companions, crouching on the shore of the small island, all took two frightened steps back.

Only after the fish and shrimp floated to the surface did Vivi come to her senses. She hurriedly grabbed a net and began scooping up the fish and shrimp near the shore.

"Is that enough?" he asked Carrot.

Carrot straightened her back. "Enough, enough! Don’t do any more! We can’t cook it all, eat it all, or store it all!"

When Nico Robin saw that the crew’s way of filling their stomachs was for the captain to wipe out the seabed creatures with one palm strike, she finally understood what kind of ragtag operation she had boarded.

They were currently being hunted across the globe by the World Government, yet they still dared to use their abilities.

Nico Robin sighed. Considering that she might be able to come into contact with a Poneglyph, she decided to endure it.

As everyone busied themselves, Nico Robin took out a map. "We’re currently on an uninhabited island in Sector G12-336-Z." She glanced at Fang Yu. "Luckily, the captain left a marker here, or all our efforts would have been wasted. If we had started over from Alabasta, it would have taken at least another week."

"Ooh~ Miss Robin, may I see your panties?" Brook asked as he walked over holding a teacup.

"No, Brook."

Nico Robin took the tea and continued, "The problem now is how we’re supposed to put out to sea. Without a ship, we can’t go anywhere."

"Easy."

Fang Yu grinned at Nico Robin. "It’s just a ship! Wait here!"

With that, he left using Flying Thunder God.

Less than an hour later, the calm sea surface suddenly seemed to be violently churned by an invisible giant hand! The seawater rolled like it was boiling, roaring deafeningly as the seabirds resting by the shore flapped their wings and fled in panic.

The others had been worrying about the problem of setting sail, but this sudden disturbance immediately drew their attention. They hurriedly turned toward the sea.

A ship flying the flag of Alabasta abruptly appeared on the previously empty sea surface! Its hull burst from the water, the immense impact throwing the surrounding seawater high into the air and forming Water Walls several meters tall. Spray scattered everywhere, raining down upon the shore like a downpour.

The ship floated steadily on the water, its sails snapping in the sea breeze and declaring its extraordinary nature.

"This is the ship the Alabasta Royal Family uses to travel to meetings with the World Government!" Vivi said, her eyes wide in astonishment.

Nico Robin watched the unbelievable sight before her and covered her mouth, her eyes filled with amazement and admiration. "I don’t know why the Captain’s ability can be so miraculous, but now we can set sail."

The instant Carrot saw the ship, her eyes went round with excitement. Like a little beast that had scented prey, she immediately bolted toward it, moving so fast she kicked up a gust of wind.

Perona froze for a moment before realizing what Carrot intended. Unwilling to fall behind, she chased after her.

The two jumped aboard almost at the same time and quickly found a piece of black cloth.

Carrot grabbed one end of the cloth and shouted, "This part is mine!"

Perona tightly gripped the other end and retorted indignantly, "Why should it be? I clearly saw it first!"

Neither would yield. They remained deadlocked, neither willing to let go, and soon broke into a fierce argument, trading words without giving an inch.

"Radishes look better!"

"Ghosts! Ghosts!"

"I want radishes!"

"I want ghosts!"

In the end, after an intense round of "negotiations," the two reached a compromise and decided to split the black cloth in half.

Perona excitedly drew several ghosts on her half.

Carrot carefully painted several radishes on hers, each one shaped differently and adorably.

As the sails slowly rose, the sea breeze filled them, and the ship gradually sailed away from the deserted island.

At the bow, the black cloth painted with ghosts and radishes fluttered in the wind.

The Ghost Radish set sail once more!

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, the group had been back at sea for nearly half a month.

Fang Yu crouched at the bow, humming a tune out of boredom.

"They throw poop at me, I stack the poop into egg tarts. They throw poop at me, I make poop pizza."

"Oh, oh, oh, oh~"

"Ahhh!" Suddenly! A scream came from the sea surface ahead!

Carrot, who was at the helm, hurried out and looked down!

Below the Ghost Radish, an orange-haired girl was desperately rowing a pitifully small wooden boat. The little boat was already taking on water and would sink before long.

Carrot had tried to avoid the girl’s boat earlier, but for some reason, the routes of the two vessels seemed to be drawn together by an invisible force, and they still inevitably collided.

Seeing the girl’s boat in such a state, Carrot’s face went pale. She turned in terror and shouted at Fang Yu behind her, "C-Captain! I… I hit someone!"

Fang Yu remained crouched at the bow, still humming his off-key tune. "Toss it, toss it, toss the handkerchief, not done~ not done~"

Hearing Carrot’s cry, he merely waved a hand and said carelessly, "It’s fine, don’t make a fuss. There aren’t any cameras here. Run right over it!"

Carrot naturally did not take Fang Yu’s clearly teasing words seriously. Without another thought, she leaped down from the deck, rushed to the rail in a single stride, leaned over, and firmly grabbed the girl whose boat had nearly capsized, pulling her aboard the Ghost Radish.

The girl was soaked through, her orange hair plastered to her cheeks as droplets continuously trickled from its strands. Yet she still possessed a distinctive, delicate charm.

Once she had steadied herself, she quickly said to Carrot, "Thank you for saving me!" Her voice was clear, carrying a faint tremble of being still shaken.

But immediately afterward, she began looking around with a sly gaze, her eyes filled with vigilance and curiosity!

This sort of routine for getting aboard happened at least five times a month in these waters!

Whenever she boarded a ship, she would put on a pitiful appearance, stir up conflict among the pirates, and ultimately steal their treasure before quietly slipping away.

But the second her gaze met Fang Yu’s.

The girl froze! Her expression instantly stiffened, and a flicker of disbelief flashed through her eyes!

Clearly, she knew Fang Yu!

And Fang Yu’s lips curled into a meaningful smile.

Even more obviously, he knew her too!

The purpose of his journey had been this girl standing before him!

With her, Skypiea was no longer far away!

The strongest navigator on the seas—the Cat Burglar Nami!