One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

A deep, long cry came from the side and rear of the Merry, a sound filled with undisguised excitement and anticipation.

Everyone turned their heads.

On the water surface dozens of meters to the starboard side of the Merry, a huge dark shadow was slowly rising – it was the island whale Laboon.

Its mountain-like body cleaved through the seawater, and the blowholes on its back spewed out high columns of water, forming a small rainbow in the sunlight.

The enormous single eye gazed at Water Seven, its eyes sparkling with childlike curiosity and excitement.

"Laboon!" Luffy grinned, his rubber arm instantly extending as he swung it forcefully towards Laboon. "You can't wait either, can you!"

During this time, while the Straw Hat crew went on their adventure to Skypiea, Laboon stayed alone to guard the waters near Jaya Island.

Limited by its enormous size and relatively weak body, it could not freely travel between the sea of ​​clouds and the blue sea with the Straw Hat crew, and could only wait for its companions to return in that familiar sea area.

Those days were incredibly lonely for Raab.

The sea was vast and the sky was high, but the familiar figures and voices of my companions were nowhere to be found.

It often floats on the sea, gazing at the empty sky, emitting a low cry—a call, and also a longing.

Fortunately, V had already considered this.

Before leaving Gaya Island, he installed a specially made large-scale deep-sea amplified communication device in Labu's cochlea.

This device enables long-distance, real-time communication between the Straw Hat crew and Laboon using special sound wave frequencies.

This allowed Raab to barely get through those difficult days.

Fortunately, this kind of thing will never happen again!

Laboo let out a cheerful cry, its huge tail gently slapping the water's surface, creating ripples.

The voice was filled with joy at the impending reunion, and even more so with boundless anticipation for the future—

Its days of being all alone are coming to an end!

This time, the Straw Hat crew has come to Water Seven with three objectives.

First, there's the upgrade and refit plan for the Merry, which V had proposed long ago.

Secondly, it was to ensure the successful launch of the Sunny.

Although the Merry will always serve as the main ship, the team may need to split up once they enter the New World.

The Sunny will serve as the second warship, providing the Straw Hat crew with additional navigation and combat support.

As for the third goal...

It involves utilizing the exceptional skills of the shipbuilders of Water Seven to comprehensively upgrade and transform Laboon.

Previously, Kurokas had laid a good foundation for Rab's transformation.

This doctor, who had once followed Roger to complete his circumnavigation of the world, had already thoroughly studied Laboon's internal structure.

Now that he has laid the foundation, V only needs to upgrade the materials and install a powerful prosthetic body to make Laboon a true ocean overlord.

Unfortunately……

Because of its enormous size, even the widest waterway in Water Seven is less than one-tenth the size of Laboon.

Therefore, during this trip to Water 7, V and the others could only comfort Laboon once again, telling it to stay in the outer waters of Water 7.

Knowing that it was about to undergo a transformation, Laboon was very obedient and bid farewell with an expectant cry.

……

……

Moments later, Carrera Company, Dock One.

“We’ve arrived.” V jumped off the boat first and tied the rope to the mooring bollard on the dock.

The group disembarked one after another.

Inside the dock, dozens of shipwrights are busy at work.

The sounds of sawing, hammering, and shouting filled the air, along with the pungent smell of wood, tar, and sweat.

The massive keel slowly took shape on the support frame, the canvas dried in the sun, and various tools were neatly arranged on the tool wall.

Despite their seemingly complex functions, these ships were actually built using the simplest construction methods.

"Wow, amazing..." Usopp's eyes widened. "This is a real shipyard!"

Just then, a loud voice came from deep within the dock:

Welcome to Carrera!

Everyone turned to look.

A tall, middle-aged man wearing overalls strode over.

He had neat short hair, a resolute face, calloused hands, and a steady, powerful gait—clearly a craftsman who dealt with wood and tools year-round.

Behind him were several young men dressed in the same work clothes, each holding measuring tools or blueprints.

“I am Barry, the foreman of Dock Number One at Carrera.”

The middle-aged man stopped in front of the crowd, his gaze sweeping over the Straw Hat crew before finally settling on V.

"You must be Mr. V? Mr. Iceberg has already instructed that you and your partner will be our top priority guests."

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Barry's voice was loud and steady, with the rough texture unique to boatmen, but only he knew that his heart was pounding in his chest at an unusually high frequency.

Are you kidding me?!

This is a dignified Shichibukai!

The seven legal pirates recognized by the World Government are privileged individuals with licenses to plunder, each of whom is a powerful figure who can wield considerable influence in the New World.

Although the Straw Hat Pirates have only been Shichibukai for a short time, his name has already spread throughout the Grand Line.

With such an important figure building a ship, how could they dare not give him face!

Barry's gaze unconsciously drifted toward the Merry behind V.

It was a small sailboat that looked ordinary, with smooth lines and was very well maintained. The lifelike ram's head sculpture on the bow gleamed warmly in the sunlight.

but……

"A dignified Shichibukai actually travels in such a small boat?"

Barry felt a pang of doubt, but outwardly maintained a fawning smile.

"Please follow me, everyone."

The boatmen along the way stopped what they were doing and curiously looked at the group of famous pirates, but no one dared to ask a question.

As Barry walked around, he introduced the various areas of Dock One, his tone brimming with pride:

“We at Carrera have the best craftsmen and the most advanced shipbuilding technology in the Seven Waters. Whatever kind of boat you want, we can build it.”

His gaze would occasionally drift towards V, trying to glean some clues from this Shichibukai known as the "Mechanic."

Rumor has it that this person is someone who can fight against a naval admiral.

Led by Barry, the group walked through the busy work area of ​​Dock One and stepped onto the wooden pier leading to the company headquarters.

On both sides of the pier are clear waterways, and several small work boats carrying timber and tools are slowly passing by.

Sunlight filters through the gaps between the towering buildings, casting dappled shadows on the water's surface.

“Mr. Iceberg is already waiting in the reception room,” Barry said as he walked, his voice still respectful. “He is ready to personally receive you all.”

A moment later, the group arrived at the door of the reception room.

Barry pushed open the heavy oak door and gestured for everyone to come in: "Please come in, everyone."

In an instant, a spacious and bright room appeared in front of the Straw Hat crew.

The floor-to-ceiling windows covering the entire wall offer a panoramic view of most of the waterway network of the Seven Waters City.

The room is decorated with exquisite nautical models, various shipbuilding blueprints, and portraits of famous ships from different dynasties.

When the Straw Hat crew entered the meeting room, a figure stood with his back to them, gazing at the city from the window.

Hearing footsteps, the person turned around.

He was around forty years old, with a calm face, a neatly trimmed short beard, and wore a well-tailored dark suit with a captain's coat draped over it.

What is most striking is his head of silver hair, which is neatly combed back and gleams with a metallic sheen in the sunlight.

"Welcome to Water Seven, Straw Hat Pirates."

His voice was gentle yet magnetic, carrying the composure of someone long accustomed to a position of power.

"I am the current president of Carrera Corporation, and also the mayor of Water Seven - Iceberg."

Iceberg stepped forward, his gaze sweeping across everyone's faces, finally settling on Luffy and V, and giving a slight nod:

"Mr. Monkey D. Luffy, Mr. V, I've heard so much about you."

"Your names have spread throughout the Grand Line."

"Hello."

V adjusted his glasses and politely smiled in return: "Mr. Iceberg, you flatter me."

"The shipbuilding skills of the Seven Waters City are truly an admirable legend."

"Please sit down." Iceberg gestured for everyone to sit, and then sat down in the main seat himself. "Kalifa, go and prepare some tea and snacks."

"Yes, President."

A crisp, clear response came from the corner of the reception room.

A young woman with blonde hair tied up, wearing frameless glasses and a smart skirt suit bowed slightly and turned to walk towards the side door.

Her steps were precise and her movements meticulous; she was none other than Kalifa, the secretary whom Iceberg trusted.

Luffy plopped down on the large sofa, looking around curiously.

Usopp, Chopper, and the others were drawn to the various ship designs and models hanging on the wall.