One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

However, Lin Yi showed no surprise at what was happening before his eyes. The reason was simple: he had seen these scenes in the anime before. But at this moment, a sense of curiosity welled up within him: was Mr. Tom, the teacher of Iceberg, the mayor of Water Seven, and hailed as the greatest shipbuilder, still alive? If he were, Lin Yi wouldn't mind personally lending a helping hand to this exceptionally talented old man in the pirate world. After all, such talent was extremely rare and precious! Perhaps one day in the future, he too would need the help of this experienced and skilled old man.

Just then, the swaying train, like a long, winding dragon, slowly passed by the Silver Dragon. It seemed to have no intention of stopping, disappearing into the distance with billowing dust and a piercing roar.

Lin Yi and the others watched the train disappear into the distance in silence, but after a moment they lost interest and stopped paying attention to the matter. They then continued their journey towards Water City.

"Captain, are you planning to do something in Water Seven?" Robin asked with a smile as he sat down next to Lin Yi's deck chair.

"Oh! How could you have such an idea?" Lin Yi put down the magazine he had picked up again and asked curiously. How does this woman know me so well?

"Hehe, ever since we talked about going to Water Seven, I've noticed that Captain seems to be in a state of constant excitement," Robin said with a smile.

"Hmm, Robin-chan is quite attentive to me," Lin Yi teased before continuing, "There's nothing to hide. I want to find the artisans of Water Seven to build me my dream ship."

"Isn't the Silver Dragon great? Why replace it?" Robin asked, puzzled. In her mind, the Silver Dragon was indeed outstanding. Whether in terms of speed, maneuverability, interior decoration, or the comfort of the living environment, it was an exceptionally excellent ship.

However, in response to Robin's question, Lin Yi gently shook his head and replied with a firm and expectant look, "The Silver Dragon is certainly good, but we cannot ignore the fact that it has actually been modified. You must have noticed those obvious signs of modification. Although these modifications have given the Silver Dragon a certain level of strength and functionality, it is still far from the true dream ship in my mind."

At this point, Lin Yi couldn't help but drift into memories. Ever since he stepped off that small island, owning a dream ship that perfectly matched his imagination and expectations had become a deep-seated desire. However, when they were still on the open sea, due to various limitations and the fact that the Silver Dragon itself could meet their needs at the time, this idea wasn't so urgent. But since embarking on the Grand Line, facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the yearning for his dream ship had reignited like wildfire. Especially as they gradually approached the legendary shipbuilding mecca—Water Seven—this desire grew even stronger, almost impossible to suppress.

"Hehe, then I'll look forward to Captain's dream ship." Robin said with a happy smile.

"I won't let you down," Lin Yi said with a smile.

Two days later, the Silver Dragon finally arrived at Water Seven, a city renowned in the world of One Piece.

From a distance, Water Seven appears as a pyramid, divided into an inner and outer city, connected by massive, staircase-like bridges. Furthermore, due to the threat of the "Water Gods" (mega-tsunamis), the city's architecture and layout were designed with flood prevention in mind. The significant elevation difference between the inner and outer city not only facilitates the passage of large ships but also provides protection against tsunamis.

Because the City of Seven Waters had so many main roads, Lin Yi and the others were momentarily at a loss as to which entrance to take.

Just as they were about to choose any passage to enter, a warship passed by them and seemingly unintentionally grazed the Silver Dragon with a sharp corner of its hull.

This action made Lin Yi frown, and he activated his spatial abilities to push the warship away.

However, Lin Yi's actions seemed to have angered the other party, who actually spun out and rammed into the Silver Dragon again.

Lin Yi's eyes turned cold. Damn it, has it been too long since I've made a move? Do some Tom, Dick, and Harry dare to mess with me now?

Before he could even make a move, Da Pan, who had also sensed something was wrong, had already raised the Panlong Staff high.

At this moment, the person on the other end seemed to recognize Da Pan and hurriedly shouted, "Please wait a moment."

"Go to hell, you son of a bitch, just die!" Da Pan roared.

With a loud bang, the opposing warship shattered into pieces, and several people who had joined forces to block Da Pan were also sent flying by Da Pan.

"Pah, trash," Da Pan said disdainfully.

Chapter 59 Judgment by the Eye of Judgment

Go Ali is a notorious pirate with a bounty of 1.3 Berries! Moreover, he is a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user with the Shiba Inu form. With the power of this Devil Fruit, Go Ali has made a name for himself, and his notoriety is well-known throughout the seas.

One day, however, Gou Ali encountered an unprecedentedly powerful enemy. His opponent was far stronger than him, exceeding any level he could contend with. Faced with such a vast disparity, Gou Ali, though unwilling to accept defeat, understood the principle of not fighting a losing battle. After a thrilling and intense battle, he had no choice but to flee in haste with only a few trusted followers.

After his successful escape, Gou Ali didn't give up. He knew that to make a comeback, he needed to reunite his former followers. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned. Despite his efforts to rally support, few responded. Moreover, the relentless pursuit of his enemy was like a persistent thorn in his side. With no other options, Gou Ali resolutely embarked on a journey back to the Grand Line with his few remaining loyal men.

Goal, returning to the Grand Line, had only one thought in his mind—revenge! But he also knew clearly that challenging that powerful enemy with their current strength was tantamount to throwing an egg against a rock. After careful consideration, he realized that to realize his revenge plan, he first needed an incredibly powerful ship. And at this moment, Water Seven, the renowned shipbuilding city, naturally came into his view.

Gou Ali led his men, piloting a stolen medium-sized warship, speeding menacingly towards Water Seven. As they drew ever closer to their destination, just before reaching Water Seven, a luxurious ship suddenly came into view. This ship was like a moving palace, exuding boundless wealth. For an experienced pirate like Gou Ali, how could he easily let such a "fat sheep" slip through his fingers? Greed instantly seized his heart, and without hesitation, he ordered a full-speed charge towards the luxurious vessel.

As for whether he might run into a brick wall, he didn't care at all. After all, in that vast new world, although he wouldn't dare boast that he could dominate a region, he still had considerable confidence in the first half of the Grand Line.

He firmly believed that, apart from the formidable navy, there were very few figures across the entire seas who could be considered their formidable adversaries. This confidence was not blind arrogance, but rather stemmed from the experience and strength he had accumulated over many years of naval adventures.

However, things took an unexpected turn. When they launched their first attack, the situation, which they had initially thought was assured, instantly changed. Their opponent inexplicably dodged the attack, as if they had anticipated it. This sudden turn of events enraged Gou Ali. His eyes widened, and he roared, "Keep ramming! We'll sink this ship today!"

At his command, his men steered the boat forward at full speed. But just then, a colossal creature suddenly leaped high from the opposite ship. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a giant bear, five or six meters tall! Even more astonishing was that this giant bear was wielding a long, imposing staff.

Upon seeing this, Gou Ali gasped, blurting out, "Holy crap!" In an instant, fear surged through him like a tidal wave, overwhelming him. He recognized the giant bear before him at a glance as the legendary Da Pan. Years ago, he had happened to read reports about Lin Yi and his companions, gaining some understanding of the team. Especially the powerful pet bear, which had left a very deep impression on him.

Back then, he deeply admired Lin Yi and his companions' strength, even secretly dreaming of one day roaming the seas like them. Who would have thought fate would play such a cruel trick? Now, not only had he provoked them, but it seemed he had willingly offered himself up. The thought that even a naval admiral couldn't handle Lin Yi, while his ragtag group had dared to provoke him so arrogantly, filled Gou Ali with despair. He knew this was truly courting death!

So he hurriedly called out, "Please wait a moment."

But the big bear on the other side ignored him and even cursed at him. That's really going too far. It's just a misunderstanding.

Left with no other choice, Gou Ali had to unite closely with his strongest subordinates to resist Da Pan's extremely fierce offensive. However, unexpectedly, the moment they clashed, Gou Ali and his men were swept away like leaves in a whirlwind, coughing up blood and flying backward uncontrollably.

Fortunately, just as he was about to fall into the water, Gou Ali, with his quick reflexes, managed to grab onto a broken piece of the boat plank. Keep in mind, for a Devil Fruit user, falling into the water like that would have been unimaginable.

"Pah! Trash!" Seeing his opponent so easily defeated, Da Pan spat on the ground with contempt and mocked him with a face full of disdain.

Hearing Da Pan's contemptuous words, Gou Ali felt an endless surge of anger, like a volcanic eruption. He had roamed the martial world for many years; when had he ever suffered such humiliation? Even the enemy who had destroyed his family and caused him to lose everything had never treated him with such utter disregard as Da Pan.

Unfortunately, at this moment, facing Da Pan, whose strength far surpassed his own, Gou Ali, despite his burning resentment, could only swallow his anger. He secretly swore an oath in his heart that when he had the chance to rise again, he would make Da Pan pay a heavy price for what he had done today. However, poor Gou Ali was unaware that his future was already gone.

From the moment he appeared, Lin Yi's eyes, possessing magical powers of judgment, had already perceived the glaringly bright red value of sin emanating from him. Lin Yi had no intention of letting go of someone as sinful as Gou Ali.

Gou Ali forced out a smile that looked worse than a grimace, and said in an extremely obsequious and almost fawning tone, "Your esteemed Venerable Kong, it was those ignorant fools below who offended you. Now we have all received our due punishment. Please, Your Excellency, have mercy on us this time."

Lin Yi's lips curled slightly, revealing a half-smile. His sharp, hawk-like eyes were fixed on the shifty-eyed, sleazy-looking man before him, a hint of contempt flashing in them. Then, in a playful and mocking tone, he said, "My companions smashed your ship. Aren't you even a little angry? You're not just putting on a respectful act while secretly plotting revenge, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Gou Ali turned deathly pale and began to tremble uncontrollably. He quickly adopted a trembling and fearful demeanor, repeatedly bowing and scraping while stammering, "How could I dare to have such thoughts! Offending you and your friends was a grave mistake on our part, and we deserve this punishment. I have absolutely no complaints!"

At this moment, Lin Yi turned his gaze to the people struggling desperately in the water in the distance. Everywhere he looked, it was a sea of ​​sinful red—good, good, and very—a group of utterly wicked individuals.

Lin Yi's expression instantly turned cold, and he said in a completely emotionless tone, "In my opinion, this kind of punishment is far from enough. How about... I just kill all of you guys outright? What do you think?"

Gou Ali felt his legs buckle and he collapsed heavily to his knees on the hard deck with a thud. He trembled all over, his face filled with terror, and he kept muttering, "Sir, spare us! Sir, spare us! We really...we really just accidentally bumped into you! Please have mercy and forgive us this time!" At this moment, his heart was filled with endless fear and remorse.

Legend has it that Lin Yi is a ruthless and merciless killer, showing no mercy even to pirates. Gou Ali grew increasingly frightened, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. Could it be that his true identity had been discovered? Otherwise, why would they be killed for such a minor clash?

However, Lin Yi seemed to have no intention of wasting any more words on Gou Ali. His words just now were merely meant to make these villains experience fear.

He turned to his companions behind him and said, "Kill all of them."

Upon hearing this, Da Pan, who was standing to the side, immediately lit up with excitement. He shouted, "Alright! Boss, I've had my eye on these guys for a long time. How dare they ram our boats like that, they're just asking for it!" Before he finished speaking, Da Pan had already grabbed a majestic dragon-patterned staff and pounced on the people begging for mercy like a tiger descending a mountain.

Although the others were surprised that Lin Yi would give such an order, they did not question it, as they firmly believed that the captain had a reason for doing so.

With Felina and her group's strength, charging into these people would be like tigers entering a flock of sheep. In just a few breaths, half of the fleet of seventy or eighty people was gone.

Seeing this, Gou Ali's eyes were bloodshot. These were the assets he had built to rise again, and they were gone so quickly. How could he not be furious? So, in his anger, Gou Ali shouted at Lin Yi, who was standing at the bow of the Silver Dragon ship watching everything, and questioned him loudly: "Venerable Kong, aren't you a self-proclaimed righteous person? How can you now be killing innocent people indiscriminately?"

"Innocent? Ha, just a bunch of filthy rats," Lin Yi said sarcastically.

"Ahhh, Lin Yi, you've killed innocent people indiscriminately, you'll definitely die a horrible death!" Knowing he couldn't escape after being severely injured by Da Pan's blow, Gou Ali cursed Lin Yi loudly.

"You're quite something. Others may not know what you've done, but surely you know what you've done yourself? Or are you saying you're not a pirate just because you don't fly a pirate flag?" Lin Yi utterly despised this guy who was still being stubborn even as death approached. Who else but pirates has a full red sin value?

"How...how did you know?" Gou Ali was very puzzled. How did he know that he was a pirate? Did he see his bounty poster?

But he was destined not to get an answer from Lin Yi. Da Pan knocked him unconscious with a stick and took him back to the Silver Dragon. After all, he was a Devil Fruit user, and he couldn't be wasted.

With Gou Ali captured, Filina and the others also killed all the remaining pirates. They had overheard the conversation and were surprised to find that this guy was a pirate. What a lack of professionalism! How could pirates not fly their pirate flag? If they did, we could have taken them down sooner. This is just a waste of time.

The scene of Felina and her gang going on a killing spree was witnessed by a young man who looked to be 27 or 8 years old. The young man had purple hair, a beard, wore a striped suit, and was serious-looking. There was a rat in the front pocket of his suit.

This man was none other than Aspargu, who had just returned from his travels; he later became the mayor of Water Seven, Iceberg.

At this moment, he frowned as he watched Felina and the others go on a killing spree. He felt disgusted. These guys who acted recklessly just because they had some strength should all be arrested and executed.

However, he did not step forward to stop what was happening in front of him, because Water Seven was currently facing a very troublesome matter, which prompted him to not want to cause any further complications.

Asbaghu felt a headache coming on when he thought about this big problem. With the completion of the Sea Train project, the time for his teacher to be taken away by the World Government was getting closer and closer. He wanted his teacher to escape, but the stubborn old man refused no matter what he said, which made him very distressed.

"Sigh, we can only take it one step at a time. If it really comes to that, we'll kidnap the teacher if we have to," Asbaghu said, throwing away his cigarette with some frustration. He glanced one last time at Lin Yi and the others who were entering a passage, then turned and headed towards the inner city of Water Seven.

As expected, Gou Ali added a Devil Fruit to Lin Yi's storage space.

After cleaning up the battlefield a bit, Lin Yi and his group chose a passage to enter the City of Seven Waters.

Water Seven truly lived up to its reputation as a world-renowned shipbuilding and repair city. The harbor was densely packed with all sorts of ships. The Silver Dragon struggled left and right before finally finding a mooring spot, which exhausted Simon, who was guiding the ship, through the stern.

After the boat was moored, Lin Yi and the others disembarked, while Simon remained on the Silver Dragon as usual to watch over the ship.

"Is this Water Seven? It's so lively!" Philina said with a sigh as she looked around at the bustling docks.

“And there are so many ships!” Chiyo chimed in, clinging to Felina’s arm.

"Haha, we'll have plenty of time to look around later. Let's find somewhere to eat now. I heard there's a dish called 'Watery Meat' that's really delicious. Let's go try it," Lin Yi said with a smile.

"Brother, what are we waiting for? Let's go!" Da Pan urged impatiently.

"Haha, let's go." Lin Yi waved his hand, and the group chatted and laughed as they headed towards the city of Water City.

They didn't notice that in an inconspicuous corner of the dock, a man in overalls looked at Robin standing next to Lin Yi with great excitement: "Robin, the son of the devil, haha, I'm going to be rich."

Chapter 60: Preparing to Build a Ship

After finding the most famous and popular restaurant in the area, Lin Yi and his companions enjoyed a sumptuous meal. Once they were full, Lin Yi solemnly revealed the true purpose of their trip to the Water City.

When they heard that Lin Yi planned to build a brand new dream ship, everyone's faces showed a deep sense of reluctance. This meant they had to abandon the Silver Dragon, which had always been their companion. The Silver Dragon had been their loyal partner, weathering countless storms and trials with them. It carried so many memories and emotions, and had long been an integral part of their lives, like a close companion.

Seeing the reluctance on everyone's faces, Lin Yi quickly comforted them, saying, "You don't need to be like this. Although the Silver Dragon may no longer accompany us on our voyages, please rest assured that we will never abandon it easily. When our long and wonderful journey comes to an end, the Silver Dragon will still be by our side, witnessing every moment of our journey."

Hearing Lin Yi's words, although everyone was still reluctant to part with it, they understood the reasoning behind it. In fact, they were very clear that although the Silver Dragon was excellent, it was ultimately a modified Flamingo, and in some subtle ways it did not quite fit the characteristics of their team.

It's quite obvious that the reserved positions for the gun emplacements are awkward because ordinary cannons are useless to them, so they have never been installed. This has resulted in the gun emplacements being very unsightly and causing some inconvenience.

After a while, the somber atmosphere gradually dissipated, and everyone's emotions calmed down. Then, they began a lively discussion about the ship that carried everyone's future dreams. Everyone actively shared their opinions and expectations for the ship, creating a vibrant and diverse atmosphere.

Lin Yi sat quietly to the side, listening attentively to everyone's remarks and meticulously recording their various requests. He knew very well that this was not just a ship, but a shared dream and hope for everyone. Therefore, he would convey these needs to the shipbuilder later. After all, this ship belonged to everyone present.

After some in-depth discussion, everyone reached a preliminary consensus. They then decided to split up temporarily. Since finding the shipbuilder didn't require so many people to go together, some chose to go to different locations.

Felina, Robin, and Kerry walked together toward the library, intending to find some books that interested them. Meanwhile, Pan, Chiyo, Reiju, and Fiona embarked on a delightful shopping trip, eager to experience the unique charm of the city.

Meanwhile, Lin Yi led Duotai slowly along the road leading to the inner city. Because this area suffers from powerful tsunamis every year, these roads were built much lower than the surrounding houses. However, the drainage system here is commendably ingenious and sophisticated, effectively mitigating the impact of seawater intrusion.

Not knowing Tom's address, Lin Yi had to ask around to get to Tom's studio, where he met the obese fishman.

"Speak, what do you want from me? I'm very busy, and if you need shipbuilding, I'm afraid I can't handle it," said the obese Tom, covered in grease, fiddling with the machine in front of him, without turning his head. Originally, he didn't plan to see Lin Yi and his companion, because his sea train was almost finished, and he didn't have extra time to take on other people's business. However, the messenger said that there was a fishman among the people who came, so he reluctantly let Lin Yi and his companion in. Even so, he didn't stop working.

"Hehe, if Mr. Tom is referring to the sea train, then I still advise you to slow down the pace," Lin Yi said with a meaningful smile.

"Kid, what do you mean by that?" Tom stared at Lin Yi with a hostile expression and said coldly.

"Mr. Tom was imprisoned by the World Government for building ships for the Pirate King Roger. He was temporarily released because you proposed the plan to build a sea train. They promised to pardon your crimes once the sea train was completed. I don't know if I'm right," Lin Yi said with a smile, completely unconcerned about Tom's attitude.

Tom was shocked. Very few people knew about this, so how did this young man know? He stared intently at Lin Yi and asked in a serious tone, "Who exactly are you? How do you know about this?"

"My name is Lin Yi, and this is my partner, Dotai. Don't worry about how I know this; what I'm telling you is that you've been tricked by the World Government. How could they possibly let you go after you possess the blueprints for Hades?" Lin Yi said again, making a startling statement.

Tom couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up abruptly, his tall frame exuding a powerful aura. He stared sharply at Lin Yi and said in a cold voice, "Kid, I don't care who you are. I don't have the Hades blueprints you mentioned. Now leave, or don't blame me for being impolite."

"Haha, don't be nervous. I'm not interested in your so-called Hades blueprints. I came here not only to have you build a ship, but also to rescue you." Lin Yi didn't care about Tom's aura at all. To be honest, this old man's strength was not even as good as Kerry's, who had just mastered Armament Haki.

As for Dota, he didn't say a word the whole time, just curiously looking around. Even when Tom got angry, he didn't react. What a joke, who could beat the captain?