He's a pirate, but also a Pokémon Master.

He earns a commission when customers buy boats from him; the higher the purchase price, the more money he receives.

He likes to gamble, but he's unlucky. He lost all of last month's salary yesterday and is now worried about where to get money for food.

Guxin looked down on ordinary boats.

The voyage ahead will inevitably involve battles, and any ship of poor quality will cause unnecessary trouble.

If you're going to buy a ship, buy a good one!

After a moment's consideration, Guxin asked, "I've heard that the ships made by the Precious Tree Adam are of very high quality?"

Barry waved his hand; he'd seen plenty of customers like this. "You should probably give up on that idea."

"The Adam tree is one of the world's top shipbuilding materials. Ships made from it are indeed of excellent quality, but it is rare, and rarity equals high price."

"Your one hundred million Berries is only enough to buy a branch of Adam's Tree." Thinking of this, Barry remembered a ship.

"However... I can recommend a good option for you."

Barry led the two to a warehouse containing a medium-sized ship. It was clearly brand new, without any extra decorations; it was a bare-bones vessel.

Barry exhaled a puff of smoke and said dejectedly, "This is a ship ordered by a pirate half a year ago. It cost 270 million to build and was made with top-quality materials second only to the Adam Tree. The quality is beyond question."

"Logically, he should have come to pay the final payment last month and then taken the boat away."

"So he got arrested?" Van Augur suddenly asked.

Barry clenched his fist and exclaimed, "That's it!"

"That bastard actually got caught by the Navy! All that effort I put into building him was wasted. And ships at this price aren't easy to sell, so they've been sitting here unattended."

"How about it? If you want it, I'll lower the price a bit more. You can take it for 250 million, and I'll even throw in a whole set of furniture."

Gu Xin was somewhat tempted.

The boat is great in every way, except the price is beyond my budget.

However, 150 million is not much of a difference. Give him some time to ask the gangsters and pirates for some "pocket money".

Barry was getting anxious, afraid of missing out on this big deal. He hesitated for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "If you don't have enough money right now, I do know a good place to make money."

It turns out that three months ago, a small island shrouded in mist appeared on the outskirts of the Devil's Triangle.

No ship that enters ever comes out, which is very much in line with the characteristics of the Devil's Triangle.

But there is one exception.

On the night of the 15th of each month, the fog will dissipate for a few hours, at which time it will be possible to reach the island without any obstacles.

It was a treasure island; someone had taken a large amount of gold and silver jewelry from it, and even a Devil Fruit.

The news spread far and wide.

Now everyone in Water Seven, and even in the surrounding waters, knows about this. Tomorrow is the 15th of this month, and there will definitely be many people going to that island to search for treasure.

Barry got more and more excited as he talked, not even noticing the scorch mark his cigar had left on his leather jacket. He wished he could also take a small boat and salvage that endless wealth.

"Then why don't you go?" Gu Xin asked back.

Barry shrank back, embarrassed, and said, "I was just worried about the competition being too fierce..."

With his build, he wouldn't even be able to withstand a single axe blow from a pirate.

He gave this suggestion because he saw that Gu Xin and the other person were not ordinary people.

Van Augur looked at Gushin, awaiting instructions.

He would obey whatever decision Guxin made.

Gu Xin nodded slightly: "Alright, then we'll go to that island tomorrow. You can keep this ship for me for now."

In fact, he believed there was something very strange about the island.

But so what?

Even if the island has no money, the "sharks" who come attracted by the smell of blood do, and they can also take the opportunity to harvest a wave of experience points.

Kill two birds with one stone!

When Bali saw that Guxin had decided to go to Treasure Island, he naturally gave his full support.

He's now "on the same page" as Gushin; only when Gushin makes money can he make money.

But here's a new problem.

To go out to sea, you need a boat, so Gusin rented an ordinary boat from Bari and paid several hundred thousand Berries as a deposit.

After leaving the shipyard, Gusin had more time to explore this floating city.

Ever since his previous life, he had always wanted to become a traveler and see all sorts of strange and wonderful sights around the world.

As a result, he failed to achieve it in his previous life, but in this life he is fortunate enough to become a traveler in the world of One Piece.

The world of One Piece is rich in elements, with countless bizarre and wonderful terrains, ranging from sky islands thousands of miles high in the sky to Fishman Island thousands of miles deep in the ocean...

This further piqued his curiosity, so it must be said that this cheat code suited his taste perfectly.

It can not only fulfill one's desires and allow one to travel to various places, but also strengthen one's power and give one the capital and confidence to pursue freedom.

sunset.

The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the streets of the Water City, where the water rippled and small boats bobbed on the surface.

The buildings here have a distinct Byzantine style, with rows of Western-style villas and a landmark tower in the very center.

Due to its unique geographical location and characteristics, Water Seven has always been one of the most famous tourist destinations on the Grand Line.

Countless people come to visit every year.

In terms of scenery, this place boasts a unique network of waterways.

When it comes to food, this place has a unique specialty: "watery pork".

In terms of cultural heritage, this place boasts shipbuilding techniques that have been among the best for thousands of years.

Meanwhile, Water Seven is hit by a massive tsunami called "Laguna" every year, but behind this crisis lies another kind of reward.

After a tsunami, a high concentration of salt is left in the city, and food cooked with it tastes unparalleled.

Therefore, most households build flat roofs to facilitate the retention of more sea salt after a tsunami.

Guxin also casually bought a few jars of this special sea salt, which he could use on his own pirate ship later.

As for who will cook?

He had considered hiring a chef specifically for the ship, but it was difficult to find a satisfactory candidate.

Not everyone is like Sanji from the Straw Hat Pirates, who can both fight and cook.

Finally, Gardevoir volunteered to take on the "difficult" position of chef.

Gushin believes that there is some merit to Gardevoir being a chef.

First of all, Gardevoir is a Psychic-type Pokémon, and intelligence is its defining characteristic.

It uses its superpowers to multitask, allowing one person to simultaneously perform tasks such as chopping vegetables, cooking, and plating.

Back in her hotel suite, Gardevoir couldn't wait to show off her culinary skills.

In the kitchen, with just a glance, cleavers, ingredients, woks, and other items float up, composing a culinary symphony with unimaginable efficiency.

Gushin, Vanilla, and Snorlax sat around the dining table, waiting for Gardevoir to bring out dinner; they were the "judges" for the evening.

Soon, a rich aroma wafted from the kitchen.

"Snorlax..." Snorlax's nostrils flared, and glistening saliva involuntarily dripped from the corners of its mouth, hoping to eat something delicious in the next moment.

Making a hungry Snorlax wait for its meal is the cruelest torture imaginable.

Five whole minutes had passed since the last meal, and Snorlax felt like it had lost weight...

Finally, just when Snorlax felt so hungry he was about to eat the table, several large plates of roasted meat floated onto the table.

On the pristine white plate, the tender, juicy, and tanned roasted meat exudes an irresistible aroma. With a gentle shake, it becomes as soft and bouncy as pudding, while the sauce cascades down the sides like a waterfall, adding extra flavor to the roasted meat.

The aroma of meat wafting out was like playful little sprites teasing Snorlax's nose.

"Sana~"

Gardevoir stepped out gracefully, a hopeful smile on her face, while speaking with a hint of embarrassment.

It apologizes for keeping everyone waiting; dinner can be served now.

In addition to barbecue, it also prepared many other dishes.

Having spent over a month in the food court, even if it had never eaten pork, it had at least seen pigs run and knew a little about cooking.

Now is the time to test its ability to be a good chef.

"Judging from its appearance alone, I think it will taste pretty good. You've worked hard," Gu Xin said with a smile. "Alright, let's eat."

If they don't serve food soon, he feels like Snorlax is looking at him so much he'd tear the wall down and stuff it in his mouth.

Upon hearing that it was finally time to eat, Snorlax couldn't help but let out a long howl, and then eagerly grabbed the roasted meat in front of it with its big paws.

This is a giant roasted meat that Gardevoir specially prepared for Snorlax, standing on the table like a majestic mountain.

To be honest, if the table were of slightly lower quality, it wouldn't be able to support the weight.

Snorlax suddenly lifted the plate and opened its mouth, which was much larger than that of an ordinary human.

Let every inch of meat on the plate slide into your mouth and start chewing it with gusto.

Just a few breaths after collapsing, Snorlax's squinty eyes, which had been hidden by its fat, suddenly widened.

My body started trembling uncontrollably, not from fear, but because it was so delicious!

Beneath the golden, crispy skin lies incredibly tender meat; with just a gentle touch of the lips and teeth, the scalding, rich meat juices burst forth in the mouth.

Especially with the special sea salt from Water Seven, this pork tastes much better.

Every bite is like being on a vast ocean, with the salty sea breeze blowing by and the sound of waves echoing in your ears.

It can be said that this has successfully elevated the deliciousness of this grilled meat to a whole new level!

Every chew brings an ultimate experience, and Snorlax can feel it; every part of its body is cheering for the delicious food!

"Karpi!"

Driven by the intense pleasure of the delicious food, Snorlax let out a deafening cry of praise, so loud that it startled the people nearby.

Guxin's reaction wasn't as exaggerated, but he was equally amazed by the deliciousness of the food.

"I think we don't need to think about it anymore." Guxin put down his knife and fork and looked at Gardevoir beside him, who had placed her hands on her chest in a gesture of nervousness, as if she were praying.

Congratulations, you've been hired!

"From now on, you'll be the ship's head chef."

"Gardenia!" Gardevoir breathed a sigh of relief, smiled, and said that she would work hard to be a good chef on the ship.

Van Augur remained silent, but his constant forking of roasted meat and stuffing it into his mouth showed that he was very satisfied.

He increasingly felt that following Guxin was the right choice.