A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

"Is this the legendary... island song?"

"What a beautiful sound!!"

"Is this the bell that guides the lost in the storm?"

"The uncles should have heard it, right?"

"Indeed, it would be more meaningful for the descendants of Calgary to ring this golden bell!"

Clang!! Clang!! Clang!! ...

The song, four hundred years old, pierced through layers of clouds, striking the hearts of all listeners again and again.

Everyone listened quietly, closing their eyes to enjoy this moment of peace. Only the birds in the forest and the snakes on the ground cheered and sang in harmony.

At that moment, Kira felt as if his entire being had been cleansed, from the outside in, from top to bottom, from body to soul, and he couldn't help but be moved.

I can't believe I even considered selling it for money!

But those birds are so noisy and awful! Could they please stop? We can barely hear the bells ringing!

The ringing of the bell signifies the end of the war and the arrival of peace.

With Killer's crew and Luffy's crew as witnesses, Gan Fall, the Old God representing the Skypiea people, and the Great Elder representing the Shandians shook hands and made peace. The two sides put aside their past grievances and decided to live together on Angel Island and Apayado from now on. Everything is developing in a positive direction.

For the rest of the day, all the Shandians and the Sky Islanders of Angel Island mobilized. They pulled ropes and built carts, working hard for half a day to move the Golden Bell down from the top of the vines. However, the thing was huge and heavy, and its location was very high and extremely dangerous, making it no easy task to take it down.

In the end, Kira couldn't stand it anymore and stepped in to help them.

"I only helped out of respect for Zhong Sheng, and as payment for helping you get it down, I'll accept this golden pillar without hesitation."

"No problem, the Golden Bell is enough for us!"

"I wasn't greedy, was I? Did you secretly curse me for stealing your gold?"

"Absolutely not! You are the most generous person I have ever met. You are a great benefactor to us Shandians. We have only boundless gratitude in our hearts and absolutely no resentment towards you!"

The Shandian elder was very easy to talk to. When he learned that Enel had been defeated by Kira and that Kira intended to take Enel, along with all the priests and soldiers, away, and that Kira had even helped them find their homeland, Shandora, and was willing to return Apayado to the Shandians, his old face beamed with joy.

In fact, he knew that Kira could have taken all the gold with his abilities and left them nothing. The only reason he was willing to leave the Golden Bell to them was because Kira was a good person, so they were quite content.

Besides, they didn't value gold in the first place, so both sides got what they wanted, making it a perfect win-win situation.

The only losers were the Straw Hat crew. After learning that Killer had taken all the gold, they were all dumbfounded. After all, for pirates like them who neither steal nor rob, this was probably their only chance to make a lot of money in their lives. But they missed out on the gold because they were a step too late, and suddenly felt that their lives had lost their meaning.

The only thing that brought them some comfort was that they caught a grand banquet that spanned the entire Sky Island, with all the residents of Angel Island and the Shandians participating, representing a ceasefire and the beginning of an era of peace.

At the banquet, glasses clinked, laughter filled the air, and everyone enjoyed the food and drink to their heart's content.

At some point, Nami brazenly found Kira, her clothes slightly exposed, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and began to use her charm: "Brother Kira, could you share some of the gold with us?"

Heh...you're dreaming!

Kira raised his head slightly in respect, swallowed imperceptibly, and then refused with righteous indignation: "I'm sorry, my upbringing does not allow me to do such a thing!"

Chapter 889 The Merry: Listen to me, thank you...

At the banquet, Nami approached Kira alone, attempting to exchange her beauty for money. She clasped her hands together with a "slap" and began to act coquettishly, pressing her body even closer to Kira.

"Please, just share some with us, okay?"

I declare that this Nami is the most faithful NPC to the original character I have ever seen!

but……

Trying to seduce me? Are you kidding me?! Do you think I'm the kind of person who would fall for that?

Kira the Sage is known throughout the entire Kingdom of Fiore for his unwavering integrity and his reputation for valuing wealth over lust. How could he possibly fall for a mere young girl like you?

If it were Nami two years from now, that would be fine, but the current one... haha!

"Forget about the gold, but I can help you repair the ship!"

"Eh?!"

"If I'm not mistaken, your ship is practically falling apart, isn't it? As a navigator, you should know how unpredictable the weather is on the Grand Line. It would be very dangerous for a ship like that to continue sailing on the open sea!"

Kira's words silenced Nami instantly.

In fact, her main purpose in wanting the gold was to sell it to pay for repairs to the Going Merry. Otherwise, she wouldn't have approached Kira even though she knew the Going Merry had already been taken. She was prepared to let Kira take advantage of her if things didn't work out—of course, it was limited to things like holding hands or touching drinks. But unexpectedly, Kira not only didn't fall for it, but also saw through her true intentions at a glance...

Is this the person who defeated Crocodile and saved Alabasta? What a sharp eye!

"Really? Thank you so much, Kira-nii!" Nami excitedly downed her drink in one gulp, then pulled Kira into her arms.

No... I should be the one saying thank you!!

Nami made a big fuss, and the moment the two embraced, it attracted the attention of several people around them.

"Damn it!! That red-haired bastard is so brazenly clinging to Nami's arms?!" Sanji, standing to the side, was instantly consumed by envy, his boiling flames almost burning from his feet to the top of his head.

"Wow, Sanji! You can actually get on fire too?" Natsu had somehow gotten closer, looking at the flames on Sanji's body with eager anticipation.

"Yeah, I can't control my anger towards that guy anymore!!"

Nami only let Kira have a taste of sweetness before letting go. This hug was both a reward for Kira's repair of the Going Merry and a thank you gift for eliminating Arlong, the troublemaker, from Cocoyasi Village.

"Everyone, Kira has agreed to let us repair the Going Merry!"

Upon hearing Nami's voice, Luffy and the others were all taken aback: "Repairing the Going Merry?!"

“Yes! The Merry has been with us for so long, it's become quite dilapidated. I originally planned to renovate it after we got the gold, but…”

Sanji immediately understood: "But now we're a step too late. We haven't gotten the gold yet, so we don't have the money to do the repairs."

"That's right, that's exactly it!"

Nami smiled slyly and patted Kira on the shoulder, "Fortunately, Brother Kira is willing to lend a hand and help us repair the Going Merry, saving us this expense!"

"So that's how it is..."

Before Sanji could finish speaking, Usopp, Luffy, and Chopper simultaneously rushed towards Killer, tears streaming down their faces, "Waaah!! You're such a kind person! Thank you so much!!!"

"Haha, you're welcome. I'll definitely have a chance for you to repay me in the future!"

After a brief argument, Zoro finally asked, "But if you're going to help us repair the Going Merry, how exactly are you going to do that? Are you the shipwright?"

Zoro knew that Killer's "repair" definitely didn't mean he would pay Merry to have her fully repaired at the shipyard, otherwise he wouldn't have taken all the gold. Therefore, the only explanation was that Killer had ship repair skills.

"I am not a shipwright, but I can use magic to restore the target to its original state."

"Amazing! Magic is amazing!!!"

Kira was immensely pleased by the amazed and adoring looks on Chopper and the others' faces.

"Using magic to restore a ship to its original state? Is that even possible? That's just not scientifically possible..."

Kira was completely shocked: What? What did I just hear?? You people from the pirate world are talking to me about science??

"I already said it's magic, of course it's not scientific!"

Taking advantage of the night and their good mood after drinking, the group went to the place where the Merry was docked.

"This is really badly damaged! Have you considered replacing it with another one?"

After Kira asked the question, Luffy and his crew were stunned. Could it be that the Going Merry was so damaged that even magic couldn't repair it? Impossible! Absolutely impossible!!

"How could such a thing be possible?! Mary is our partner!!"

Before Luffy could speak, Usopp was the first to step forward, looking at Killer with some dissatisfaction, "Is the magic you're talking about really that effective?"

“Usopp…”

"Ah, I'm sorry! I got a little agitated, but it concerns Mary, so I had to be careful!"

Realizing he had been too agitated, Usopp quickly apologized, fearing that Killer might become upset and refuse to help, leaving him without the money to repair the Going Merry at the shipyard.

"It's alright, it's only human nature!"

Kira waved his hand dismissively. "The magic is definitely effective, but with so many of you, and not even one room per person, doesn't it feel too crowded? Six people should at least have one bedroom each, right? Including the kitchen, storage room, bathroom, and meeting room, ten rooms are the minimum requirement!"

"Take a good look at this. This Going Merry has only been sailing from the East Blue for a few months, and it hasn't even reached halfway through the first half of the Grand Line. It's already in such a state that it's almost falling apart. How are you going to deal with the more dangerous and treacherous sea routes ahead? Can the Going Merry hold out until you find the One Piece?"

"How about we borrow a few hundred million Berries from you after we get to Qinghai to buy a new ship? We'll go to Water Seven and hire the best shipwrights, using the finest timber and branches from the Adam Tree to build you one, how about that?"

"You can convert the Merry into Ship Number 2, that way it won't be considered abandoning your comrades. Don't worry, I won't charge you interest, you can even wait until you find the One Piece to pay me back!"

Kira suddenly felt like a demon, first painting a picture of a life of luxury and debauchery to tempt the group of poor people in front of him, and then using his silver tongue and an evil tone to lay out the facts and reason with them, exposing the bloody and cruel reality in front of them.

The main purpose of this was to send a warning to Luffy and the others, so that they would be prepared in advance, lest Merry suddenly fall apart on the high seas and they have nowhere to turn for help.

"No, I won't abandon my comrades!!"

Luffy's answer was firm and resolute. He didn't hesitate at all when faced with Killer's suggestion, and even when he refused, he had a confident smile on his face. "Besides, Merry has survived so many adventures, and I believe that it can carry us on our journey in the future!"

"Besides, didn't you say you could restore the ship to its original condition? I believe you!"

Hearing Luffy's words, Zoro and the others also showed relieved smiles.

That's just like Luffy's personality...

Although Luffy is single-minded, he is always very clear-headed when it comes to important matters. The Going Merry is not in a desperate situation like in the original work, so as the captain, he naturally will not choose to give up on treatment.

"Really? Then I wish you good luck!"

Kira chuckled and brushed it off, then turned his gaze to the Going Merry. With his magical perception, he saw something that others couldn't: a dwarf wearing a raincoat, holding a wooden hammer, whose face was obscured.

Ship spirits are undoubtedly a type of soul.

In the world of One Piece, ships valued by pirates are said to have ship spirits. These spirits have a uniform appearance and occasionally appear in storms to guide the crew or steer the ship across storms. However, very few people have actually seen them; they are mostly found only in legends.

Kira remembered a big shot speculating that ships can only give birth to ship spirits because the wood used to build ships comes from certain special trees, such as those of Adam and Eve. And the reason why those trees can give birth to spirits is because they have been given souls by the Soul-Soul Fruit.

However, in his own opinion, Oda would most likely not use this setting, because that would not be 'romantic' enough, and would make the whole setting too realistic, too scientific, and too logical.

As we all know, the world of One Piece is a world full of fantasy!

Before Skypiea, Oda used a narrator to say the line, "What humans imagine will become reality." This line was said by an adventurer in the past, which means that although the statement is outrageous and baseless, it works in the world of One Piece, can be cited, and can even be regarded as truth.

Kira examined the Going Merry carefully from a magical perspective.

In Kira's field of vision, the little white creature was leaning against the side of the boat. Although he couldn't see its face clearly, Kira felt that it was smiling and greeting him...

and many more!