One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

Unexpectedly, there was an even bigger surprise. Hehe, it was another fruitful day.

Lin Yi happily put away the treasures. He didn't plan to wander around the Flamingo any longer; he'd leave the rest of the place to his friends to explore. He was going to find the ship repairman to remodel the Flamingo to his liking, especially that pretentious bird head—it had to be cut off; it was so tasteless and didn't suit his handsome image.

Back on the cruise ship, Da Pan and the others, who were still hungover, had woken up and were enjoying a meal prepared by Chiyo in the restaurant.

Lin Yi walked in, greeted the group, and said, "Everyone, I've found a fantastic ship. I'm planning to switch to that ship and continue our adventure. What do you think?"

"Oh, what kind of ship is it? Is it better than the Traveler?" Philina asked curiously.

“Yes, brother, the Travel is great.” Da Pan was reluctant to part with their first real ship.

"Da Pan, the Traveler is good, but it was damaged quite badly this time. Although it can continue sailing after repairs, it won't last much longer," Lin Yi explained to Da Pan.

“Okay.” Da Pan was sentimental; he considered the Traveler his partner and didn’t want to give it up, but he also knew his older brother was right.

"Let's go, I'll take you to see our new partner first," Lin Yi said happily to everyone after seeing that Da Pan was no longer hesitant.

But when the group was brought to the Flamingo, Felina rolled her eyes at Lin Yi, thinking there was a surprise in store.

However, when everyone arrived on the ship, they were all amazed. Despite the flamingo's flashy exterior, the interior layout and decoration were extremely luxurious. Now they had no objections at all. After all, it would be foolish not to use something so good.

After letting his friends tour the Flamingo, Lin Yi went alone to find the shipyard owner who had previously repaired the Traveler. This time, the owner was no longer reluctant; instead, he was full of enthusiasm and patted his chest, guaranteeing that he would definitely renovate the Flamingo.

After explaining his requirements to the shipyard owner, Lin Yi left the shipyard. He then found Tatu in a dilapidated old house, fed him the Stone Fruit, and the pale, emaciated Tatu was moved to tears. His country could return to its former peace and tranquility.

Tatu held Lin Yi's hand tightly, his voice trembling as he said, "My benefactor, I don't know how to repay this kindness."

Lin Yi smiled and shook his head: "No need for that, it was just a small favor. It is my wish to see your country return to peace."

Tatu took a deep breath and took out an exquisite compass from his pocket, handing it to Lin Yi. "This is a nautical compass passed down in our family. Although it's not a priceless treasure, it has special powers and can accurately navigate in the misty seas. Perhaps it will be useful for your future adventures."

Lin Yi took the compass and sensed a mysterious aura within it.

Lin Yi accepted the compass without hesitation and then left. As for the affairs of the Kingdom of Nordis, he no longer needed to concern himself with them; the rest was up to them.

Back on the Flamingo, he had his crew take the ship to the shipyard, where it needed major modifications. Some layout changes were to be made, such as converting the large communal sleeping quarters into individual bedrooms, adding entertainment facilities, and a training room. At Felina and Chiyo's request, Lin Yi also added a large fish tank, inspired by the one on Luffy's Thousand Sunny. Lin Yi drew a sketch and handed it to the shipyard owner, who said it was fine.

And so, after half a month of renovations, the Flamingo was completely transformed, both inside and out.

The first thing that catches the eye is the stunning transformation of the spaceship's appearance. The original color has faded, replaced by a silver-white that gleams with a cool, aloof light. On this silver-white background, a few occasional black lines flash like lightning in the night, not only cleverly outlining the spaceship's silhouette but also adding a sense of depth and three-dimensionality to the overall appearance, making it appear even more mysterious and noble.

Looking at the bow, the previously somewhat flamboyant bird head is gone, replaced by a majestic, imposing, and chilling dark silver dragon head. Its ferocious mouth is slightly open, as if it might spew forth raging flames at any moment, giving it a powerful sense of oppression and awe.

Stepping inside the spaceship is even more impressive. The numerous newly added entertainment facilities are undoubtedly a major highlight, offering everything from thrilling flight simulators to relaxing music systems to meet everyone's needs. Furthermore, the ship now boasts fifteen private rooms spread across the first and second floors. Each room is exceptionally spacious, well-laid out, and beautifully decorated, providing a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere like home.

Particularly noteworthy is the enormous circular aquarium surrounding the recreation room. Various brightly colored fish swim within the transparent walls, some leisurely darting among the aquatic plants, others playfully leaping out of the water, splashing water everywhere. This unique design not only adds life and vibrancy to the entire recreation room but also brings a sense of joy to everyone who enjoys the beautiful scenery.

In contrast, the changes to the deck were relatively minor. Perhaps due to the unique environment of the Kingdom of Nordis—where there is almost no green vegetation—the designers did not make many alterations to the deck, only making minor adjustments to ensure its safety and functionality. However, even so, standing on the deck and gazing into the distance, the vast and boundless view is still enough to soothe the mind and refresh the spirit.

Looking at the completely renovated Flamingo, which resembled a phoenix rising from the ashes, Lin Yi and his friends beamed with joy. They were extremely satisfied with the ship that had been meticulously modified.

Everyone excitedly began unloading the various supplies from the Traveller. These supplies were diverse, including ample food reserves, drinking water buckets, medical first-aid supplies, and all sorts of exploration tools. Working together, they quickly and securely placed everything onto the new ship.

After completing these actions, Lin Yi carefully stored the Traveler, which had accompanied them through countless trials and tribulations, into a specially crafted storage space. This storage space was spacious and bright, and besides the Traveler, it also contained a small, exquisite awning boat. It was the little wooden boat that Lin Yi had personally built.

Once everything was ready, Lin Yi took a deep breath, his eyes gleaming with excitement and anticipation. Standing at the bow, facing the gentle breeze, he shouted, "Friends, let's embark on this adventure full of unknowns and surprises once again!" As his words fell, the Flamingo—no, it should be called the Silver Dragon now—slowly started up and headed towards the mysterious and vast ocean in the distance…

At the port where Lin Yi departed, a dense crowd stood, led by King Kimi of the Kingdom of Nordis, who smiled and held a glass of fine wine. As the Silver Dragon was about to disappear below the horizon, he shouted, "Lord Lin Yi, may the sea always favor you, and may your journey bring you endless treasures and glory!" The surrounding crowd cheered in response.

Lin Yi stood at the stern, waved his hand lightly, and continued their adventure with a smile.

(That's almost 6,000 words. One chapter is equivalent to two, so please don't say it's too short.)

Chapter 31 Aokiji and Kuzan arrive

On this sunny day, a gentle breeze was blowing. Lin Yi sat leisurely atop the enormous dragon head, a fine fishing rod clutched in his hand, and beside him was a large wooden bucket filled with several plump fish.

Meanwhile, he occasionally hummed an unknown tune as the corners of his mouth turned slightly upward, and not far from him sat Da Pan and Filina.

Ever since that huge fish tank appeared on the boat, Felina, who hadn't been particularly interested in fishing before, has become deeply fascinated by this fun and challenging sport. Whenever she successfully catches a beautiful fish, her bright, star-like eyes sparkle with excitement.

Just then, Chiyo gracefully walked over carrying a plate of delicate desserts. Seeing her approach, Lin Yi asked, "Chiyo, how are you adapting to that Devil Fruit?"

Speaking of this, Chiyo blushed slightly, recalling the day she ate the Devil Fruit.

After the Silver Dragon set sail, Lin Yi gave Chiyo the Mythical Zoan type Devil Fruit, the Three Blue Birds. After eating it, Chiyo not only found it incredibly unpalatable, but also felt a power coursing through her body. Chiyo immediately and uncontrollably transformed into a beast. Unable to control this power, her clothes tore to shreds, and the cold flames associated with the Three Blue Birds almost froze Felina, who was standing next to her, into an ice sculpture. Fortunately, Felina had also learned Armament Haki, otherwise she might have been seriously injured.

"I've already mastered the basics of beast transformation," Chiyo said in a low voice.

"Haha, that's good, otherwise you'd be turning into a ripped-up little beauty again," Felina teased mischievously.

"Oh dear, I'm ignoring you, Felina-neechan!" Chiyo blushed, put down the plate, and ran back to the cabin. Seeing this, Felina laughed even louder.

Just as Lin Yi and his friends were leisurely fishing, a figure riding a bicycle slowly came into Lin Yi's view.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Lin Yi smiled but made no other move. However, Da Pan and Filina beside him tensed up, as the newcomer did not conceal his suffocating aura.

Upon seeing Da Pan, Felina appeared nervous. Lin Yi smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, he's not an enemy."

“This person is very strong, even more so than Senior Green Pepper. Moreover, he seems to be a Devil Fruit user, as he can walk freely on the sea surface. Brother, who is he? Do you know him?” Da Pan said with a somewhat solemn expression.

"I seem to remember this. Right, didn't the Navy change its Fleet Admiral a while ago and promote three Admirals? This one seems to be Admiral Kuzan, the Ice-Ice Fruit user," Felina recalled and said.

"Yes, it's probably because our defeat of Doflamingo a while ago made them a bit wary. Aokiji is probably here to test us," Lin Yi said with a smile.

At this moment, a road made of ice slowly extended to the Silver Dragon, and Aokiji rode his bicycle slowly to the front of the Silver Dragon.

Looking at him, Aokiji looked much younger than when he watched the anime. Aokiji was over three meters tall, with a strong physique and well-defined muscles. He was wearing a white suit vest and a dark blue shirt, but no navy cape. He had an eye patch on his frizzy, curly hair and a casual smile on his lips.

Lin Yi said to Aokiji below the boat, "What brings you, a newly promoted admiral of the navy, to my small boat?"

Aokiji laughed, "Hey, hey, don't be hostile. I just came to see you guys who could defeat Doflamingo. What, aren't you going to invite me aboard for a chat?"

"Haha, it's my honor!" Lin Yi laughed heartily. He had really liked this cold-faced but warm-hearted man in the original story.

Lin Yi invited Aokiji aboard, and Aokiji accepted without hesitation, boarding the Silver Dragon. The two sat facing each other on the deck, with Da Pan sitting beside them, curiously observing Aokiji. Lin Yi had Chiyo bring out fine wine and food to entertain the naval admiral.

Aokiji politely said to Chiyo, "Young lady, could you please give me a glass of lemonade? Thank you."

“Okay, Mr. Aokiji, please wait here for a moment.” Chiyo replied with a smile and a gentle tone.

"Oh? Mr. Aokiji, don't you like drinking?" Lin Yi asked.

Aokiji shook his head slightly and replied calmly, "I'm truly sorry, but I am preoccupied with important official duties and cannot drink alcohol." His voice was deep and magnetic, like the undercurrents of the deep sea.

Having said that, his gaze slowly swept over everyone present, finally settling on Da Pan and the others. He nodded thoughtfully, then turned to Lin Yi and said, "I must say, your companions are all quite impressive."

Upon hearing this, a look of pride immediately appeared on Lin Yi's face. He puffed out his chest and said loudly, "Haha, Mr. Qingzhi is absolutely right! I have always felt that they are all trustworthy and incredibly reliable partners!" His words were full of appreciation and trust for his companions.

Da Pan and the others all smiled upon hearing this.

Aokiji took a sip of the juice Chiyo had brought him, his tone suddenly turning cold. "Why did you kill Doflamingo?"

Lin Yi, completely unfazed by the change in Qingzhi's tone, said, "Because he deserves to die."

"Don't you know he used to be a Celestial Dragon? Aren't you afraid of being hunted down by the Celestial Dragons and the World Government?" Aokiji continued to question.

Lin Yi shook his head and chuckled, "Regardless of his identity, in my eyes he's just a criminal."

“You can simply hand him over to the navy,” Aokiji said.

"Hahahaha," Lin Yi suddenly laughed, making Qingzhi's face turn black.

"Am I being ridiculous?" Aokiji said, dissatisfied.

Lin Yi waved his hand. "Mr. Aokiji, you yourself said that Doflamingo was once a Celestial Dragon. Handing him over to the Marines won't result in much punishment for him. It's better to let him die directly; only then can his sins be truly buried. What do you say, Admiral Aokiji?"

After hearing Lin Yi's words, Aokiji fell silent. He knew that Lin Yi was right. After Doflamingo was handed over to the Navy, he would most likely only be symbolically imprisoned in Impel Down's underwater prison for a period of time before being released under some pretext.

“The Navy isn’t as bad as you think,” Aokiji said.

“I know that, otherwise I wouldn’t have rescued the navy from danger several times. But the navy is not free either; it is full of restrictions,” Lin Yi said slowly, taking a sip of his drink.

At this point, Aokiji understood that Lin Yi could not join the Navy, but after thinking for a moment, he asked, "I can sense that you possess a purer sense of justice than most people. May I ask you, what is your sense of justice?"

"Can I be considered a righteous person? To be honest, I may not be classified as a purely and absolutely righteous person. However, I will give due respect to every life in this world, regardless of race, class, gender, or power."

If I had to describe what the justice I uphold is, perhaps it would be a belief that I would never bully the weak. Because someone once told me, "With great power comes great responsibility." Lin Yi knew that Aokiji was somewhat confused at this moment. The Ohara incident six years ago had greatly impacted his sense of justice, making the once passionate vice admiral lazy and indolent.

"With great power comes great responsibility," Aokiji murmured softly, but immediately resumed his lazy expression.

"Never mind, even though I know the result, I still have to ask, Lin Yi, are you willing to join the Navy?" Aokiji asked, as if on a mission.

Lin Yi shook his head and did not reply.

"What a troublesome brat. That's it, I'm leaving now, goodbye." Aokiji stood up and was about to leave. But how could Lin Yi let this human experience pack leave so easily?

He quickly stopped Aokiji and said, "I greatly admire Admiral Aokiji's strength and would like to learn a few moves from him. I hope Mr. Aokiji will not mind."

Aokiji instinctively wanted to refuse, but remembering that before leaving, the Sengoku Marshal seemed to have asked him to test Lin Yi's strength, so he casually agreed.

The Silver Dragon slowly sailed toward a quiet, deserted island.

As the Silver Dragon approached the island, Qingzhi and Lin Yi stood at the bow, their eyes fixed on the horizon. They took a deep breath, leaped, and landed gracefully on the island like two light, agile birds.

After disembarking, Lin Yi turned and waved to the Silver Dragon, signaling it could leave. Receiving the signal, the Silver Dragon slowly turned and sailed away into the distance. Only when the Silver Dragon had disappeared from sight and was far enough away from the island did Lin Yi turn to Aokiji and say solemnly, "Mr. Aokiji, please enlighten me!"

Before he could finish speaking, he shot straight towards Aokiji like an arrow released from a bow! Aokiji, equally quick-witted and agile, was not intimidated by the sudden attack. Instead, he reacted swiftly, charging towards his opponent at an astonishing speed! In an instant, the two figures collided in mid-air like two shooting stars, producing a muffled, deafening sound!

As the two drew closer, their auras grew increasingly turbulent. The surrounding air seemed to be churned by this powerful force, forming visible vortexes of air. Finally, under the tense gaze of the onlookers, the two collided violently, embarking on a breathtaking physical contest!

Lin Yi's arm muscles were taut, veins bulging, each punch accompanied by a whistling sound, like a heavy hammer striking; Qingzhi nimbly dodged to the side, simultaneously launching counterattacks with elbows and knees, his movements swift and fierce. For a time, the two exchanged blows, neither giving an inch, fighting fiercely and evenly.

Aokiji was secretly shocked. Lin Yi's strength was beyond his expectations. At only 11 or 2 years old, he actually had such a powerful physique. He was a monster.

After exchanging blows, the two retreated simultaneously. Aokiji's expression turned slightly serious, while Lin Yi grinned, "Mr. Aokiji, I'm about to get serious."

After he finished speaking, his hands were enveloped in a thick, ink-black aura. Then, he flashed and rushed towards Aokiji like lightning, carrying an indomitable momentum and a sharp killing intent.

Faced with this fierce attack, Aokiji was equally unyielding, and a powerful aura of dominance burst forth from his body.

In an instant, the two sides collided again! A loud "bang" resounded, like a thunderclap, deafeningly loud. Then came a series of rapid, continuous sounds of palms and fists clashing.

Each of their attacks contained earth-shattering power, and terrifying energy fluctuations spread wildly in all directions. In an instant, the sky above this once peaceful and tranquil island was filled with intertwined and flickering black light, as if it were about to devour the entire area.

The clash of those extreme forces generated a massive shockwave that instantly reduced towering trees and solid rocks to dust. The entire island trembled violently, as if it were about to crumble at any moment.

Not far away, Da Pan and his companions were deeply shocked. Even though they knew the two were very strong, the sight, which resembled a natural disaster, still terrified them.

Simon and Dota watched the two fighting with a sense of longing. Was this the ultimate domineering aura? It was truly something to aspire to.

Felina and Chiyo watched the two sides fighting with some concern. They wondered if the captain would be injured.

Fiona's eyes were filled with fighting spirit as she gripped the greatsword Snow Drink tightly in one hand, seemingly wanting to rush forward and strike twice.

Da Pan sat nonchalantly at the bow of the boat, completely trusting his elder brother. He believed that this so-called naval admiral was no match for his brother.

But what they didn't know was that someone else was flying rapidly towards them.