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Because he didn't want to squeeze into the carriage with others, Wood went to sit on the roof of the Sea Train, and the one who struck up a conversation with him was Frankie, who had taken the opportunity to sneak out.

He still hadn't given up on his idea from last night, and was trying to sell his new weapon to Wood.

Of course, another reason was that it was too boring to shovel coal in the coal furnace room all the time, and Franky believed that Iceberg could handle this arduous task by himself.

"It's a bit novel, but not too surprising. The power source for this sea train should be steam generated from burning coal, right?"

Mr. Tom is truly remarkable. I wonder if we could get one of those energy systems for our pirate crew too… But let's forget it, I don't think we have the financial means.”

Upon hearing Wood's self-deprecating words, Franky's expression, which had been about to boast about the Sea Train's prowess, froze on his face.

Because he really didn't expect that Wood, a layman, would know so much, and even knew that the power source of the sea train came from "steam".

You know, the first reaction of ordinary people when they see a train that can move on its own is usually surprise.

After all, most ships on the sea still rely on wind and ocean currents for navigation, and ships with their own power systems have not yet appeared on the sea.

Franky had assumed Wood was a complete novice since he couldn't get a word in edgewise about the ship's modification plans last night. Turns out, Wood was a hidden expert.

However, because the conversation turned to his profession, and Wood was clearly an expert, Franky became even more enthusiastic.

"Wood, since you know about steam, you should also understand that although steam is a very powerful power source, there are also significant safety concerns about using coal to provide steam."

I especially like to carry a lot of weapons on the ship, and if we were to burn coal, the danger level would increase exponentially.

However, one day I made an amazing discovery: I found that steam is not the only gas that can provide powerful propulsion.

For example, cola, when shaken vigorously, can also generate a powerful burst of energy, and if a conversion device could be designed, its power might even surpass that of steam!

Franky, like a child, excitedly showed off his discovery to Wood, who was clearly taken aback after hearing Franky's words.

It has to be said that everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates is a talent, and Franky is definitely a genius when it comes to mechanical research.

At the same time, he also understood why Franky would later use cola as a source of energy.

"Frankie, Frankie, where have you been, you bastard? Didn't I tell you to check the condition of the tracks before the train departs?"

"You little brat, have you been slacking off again?!"

Although Tom has a tough appearance, he is actually very easygoing. The fact that he suddenly swears means that he has discovered something that has greatly angered him.

Chapter 151 Unexpected Turn of Events During the Test Ride!

Tom's workshop staff took this test ride very seriously, so before the sea train set off, Tom specifically asked Franky and Iceberg to check the condition of the tracks yesterday.

However, Tom, who was controlling the train at that moment, showed an unusual look of panic when he heard the news from Yokozuna.

Yokozuna is a frog and also the pet of Tom Studio.

Because there were too many passengers taking the test ride, Tom, with great foresight, had Grandma Kokoro transform into a mermaid to check the road conditions ahead of the sea train.

After all, the only ones who can keep up with the speed of a train on the sea are mermaids, who are known as the fastest swimmers in the ocean. Even fish-men can't do that.

However, just now, Granny Kokoro sent Yokozuna back to report that a large number of large Sea Kings had gathered at the railway tracks in front of the Smoking Tom!

"Impossible! We didn't see this at all when we inspected the tracks yesterday!"

Franky might be careless and perfunctory about other things, but when it comes to Tom's Workshop and the Sea Train, he knows he can't be careless.

“That’s right. Because I was worried that Frankie might be careless, I checked it again last night. There’s definitely no problem.”

Furthermore, Mr. Tom, the areas where the railway tracks were built were carefully researched and designated as safe zones. Sea Kings simply couldn't operate in those areas.

The railway tracks built for the sea train were not randomly laid out, but rather the optimal route that Tom had carefully studied and chosen.

They chose the place with the least wind and waves, and cleverly avoided the areas where sea monsters often operate.

If it's just a sea monster that happens to wander onto the railway tracks, then it's an understandable problem.

However, according to Granny Kokoro, there were at least several Sea Kings gathered in front of them, and they were all large Sea Kings.

Small to medium-sized sea monsters could easily be knocked away by Smoking Tom's power and structure.

However, a large sea monster could blow the entire sea train away!

Even if they aren't thrown off course, the powerful impact can still cause the sea train to derail, and if they fall into the water, they will become food for large sea monsters.

"Now that we know the situation ahead in advance, why don't we just use the brakes to stop the train at sea?"

Hearing Franky's puzzled question, Iceberg looked at Franky as if he were an idiot.

"Idiot, the large sea kings are gathering on the railway tracks; it's obvious someone is setting us up."

"And do you think Mr. Tom would have been in such a hurry to call us over if we could have stopped the Smoking Tom?"

Hearing what Iceberg said, Tom sighed and picked up a handbrake, the braking device of the sea train, but now it was obvious, just as Iceberg said, that it had been sabotaged by someone with ulterior motives.

If it were just a failed test drive, Tom wouldn't be so anxious and frustrated.

But the key issue now is that there are many residents of the Water City on the sea train who are completely unaware of this.

They all trusted Tom's studio, which is why they chose to participate in this test ride. If anything were to happen to them, Tom would surely feel guilty to death.

No, in fact, if such a major accident were to occur during the test ride, all of the proposals for the Sea Train would be rejected by Enies Lobby, and Tom might even go from being a hero of Water 7 to a villain despised by everyone.

A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment. Besides, Tom is a fish-man with a sensitive identity.

There are only two ways to stop this now: one is to stop the Smoking Tom from continuing its journey, and the other is to kill the large sea kings blocking the tracks!

The problem now is that, regardless of whether they have the ability to kill large sea kings, the key point is that even if they do have that ability, they cannot get to the sea kings' location before the sea train arrives, let alone kill them.

Tom is a fish-man, but his swimming speed in the sea is nowhere near that of a mermaid, and far inferior to that of the sea train.

If the first method cannot be implemented, then the only option is the second method, which is to stop the fast-moving sea train.

If the brakes fail, then we'll brace ourselves with our bodies; we can't let anything happen to the residents of Water City on the Sea Train.

Seeing Tom strip down to his shirt and open the car door, ready to jump out, Franky and Iceberg naturally grabbed Tom's arms from either side.

Over the years, the two of them had worked alongside Tom for a long time, and they were well aware of just how powerful the Sea Train was when it was fully running.

Although Tom is incredibly strong, if he were to try to withstand the train at sea with his bare body, there would be no other possibility but certain death!

"If anyone should be stopping it, it should be me. If I hadn't been bragging about the completion of the sea train last night, this might not have happened today."

Franky felt extremely guilty, believing it was all his fault, and said he was willing to take full responsibility.

However, even if Frankie hadn't made a big announcement about their success last night, the sea train's test ride today would not have been successful.

Every move Tom's studio makes is under Spadam's surveillance; it's just that Franky's actions last night have saved Spadam a lot of work.

The reason why sea monsters gather on the railway tracks is actually quite simple: they place large amounts of fresh meat along the route of the sea train, and the smell of blood attracts these large creatures from the surrounding area.

"Are the sea kings gathered on the railway tracks definitely large sea kings, and not giant sea kings? And there are only four or five of them?"

Although he didn't understand why Wood would suddenly ask the question, Tom nodded in confirmation.

Giant sea kings are generally only active in the calm zone, and even in the entire ocean, sea kings of this size are the absolute rulers.

Many large pirate ships and warships are nothing but snacks in front of giant sea kings, and there are even rumors that these sea kings feed on small islands!

"Since it's just a large sea king, then it's not a big problem."

"If you're willing to trust me, let the sea train continue at this speed. Once we reach the Sea Kings, I will take action to resolve the problem."

Without brakes, the Smoking Tom sped across the sea at an astonishing speed. Grandma Kokoro, who had been waiting not far from the Sea Kings, turned green with fright when she heard the rumbling train whistle.

She should have had Yokozuna inform Tom and the others about the situation here long ago, but why haven't Tom and the others stopped the sea train?

"How do you plan to solve this problem?" Franky asked, looking at Wood who had jumped onto the hood of the car beside him.

"Is there even a question? Of course, they should all be cut down!"

Chapter 152 The Sword Style Founded by Wood

Although they are not giant sea monsters that feed on small islands, large sea monsters are actually not small in size.

Looking from the sea train towards the other side, they saw only mountains of flesh blocking their way.

Compared to these massive sea monsters, the sea train is practically like a toy train in an adult's hands.

"You mean the solution you're talking about is to cut down those large sea kings in front of us?"

Upon hearing what Wood said, Franky was momentarily stunned, then looked at Wood with an expression as if he were looking at a fool.

The world's most famous swordsman is said to possess the ability to split a large pirate ship in two with a single slash.

Wood is a pirate supernova with a bounty of over 100 million, and Franky and his crew naturally believed in his strength, which is why they chose to trust him before.

But upon hearing Wood's so-called "solution," not only Franky but even Tom showed a look of frustration.

Compared to large pirate ships, large sea kings are much larger, and there is more than one sea king blocking their way.

To think that such a massive sea king could be split in two the instant a train passes by is simply a pipe dream; even the legendary great swordsmen couldn't do it.

Even among great swordsmen, there are different levels. For an ordinary great swordsman, it's not an easy task to cut a large sea king in two with a single strike.

However, for great swordsmen like Shiki and Hawkeye, achieving this level of skill is incredibly easy.

Wood is merely a swordsman, still a hair's breadth away from being a true master swordsman. In the past, he might have been helpless in this situation.

However, he now has a way to use external force to make his slashes reach the level of a great swordsman, or even be stronger than an ordinary great swordsman!

"Franky, this world is very big. Actually, the reason I refuse to equip the pirate ship with the cannons you developed is partly because I don't have the money."