The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

Listen to what this captain of a pirate crew would say!

And what you call an adventure?!

Your eyes have practically turned into steaming, fleshy bones; your thoughts are pretty obvious, aren't they?!

The trio wanted to say something more, but they were dismayed to discover that their silly captain's ears had probably been completely blocked by flesh.

Luffy, now tempted by food, is completely deaf to any advice.

"Then let's take a look around here."

Zoro had no objection to this; if he could meet a master of Haki from the Navy, that would be even better.

Having mastered the dual-color domineering technique, he is even more confident than before!

"I'd also like to see what kind of people those two chefs who can make over a million peggs in one meal really are!!"

Sanji, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, tapped his toes. Although his face appeared calm, one could tell he was somewhat displeased.

Whether it's deception or genuine use of high-quality ingredients, there will inevitably be some waste involved.

He is the kind of person who hates wasting food the most.

"Isn't it?!"

The three main combatants on the ship successively expressed their desire to stay there for a while, and the cowardly trio let out a wail.

Then they placed their last hopes on the man they had always considered the most reliable and the one on whom they placed the most expectations.

Don't look at me like that~

Link waved his hand and said to the trio who were looking at him with great anticipation, "I am only responsible for providing suggestions and information. The decision on the voyage is still made by the captain."

"I'll listen to the captain."

Chopper, Nami, and Usopp: "..."

It was clearly your suggestion of this chef that piqued that idiot captain's interest!

This is clearly a case of killing without burying, and then turning your back on people after you've done your bidding!

The three of them immediately cast resentful glances at him, but Link turned his head away, pretending not to see them.

"We can infiltrate this base if we're outnumbered, but what about the Going Merry?"

Robin then raised a professional question at the opportune moment.

"Well..."

Without even thinking, everyone turned to look in the same direction.

Even Robin himself, who had asked the question, subconsciously looked over.

"Okay, I knew I'd have to clean up this mess."

Link smiled helplessly.

He shrugged and took out something nice.

It was a peculiar key, neither too big nor too small, and with a bright yellow color.

"This is the Sesame Lock. With it, those people won't be able to rummage through the Merry at will."

With that, Link tapped Sesame lightly on the Going Merry: "Sesame closed!!"

Prop: [Sesame Lock].

Description: Shaped like a key, this tool is used to tap on any drawer, lid, door, or window that can be opened or closed, while saying "Sesame closes the door."

The door or cover will then become an item that can only be opened and closed by command from the original user's voice.

It will only open if the original user says the words "Open Sesame".

Of course, this prop also has its drawbacks. If the original user has a cold or other reasons that cause their voice to change, the prop will not accept that voice.

Both in appearance and function, this prop is clearly inspired by the fairy tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.

After Link used this item on the Going Merry, any navy personnel who came aboard could only stay on this deck and could not enter their rooms.

As for whether the navy will cause any damage to the USS Going Merry...

Do you really think Link's Rumble-Rumble Fruit power is just for show?!

In the event of such a situation, he would immediately unleash lightning to teach these people a lesson about the might of divine punishment!

Having made the final arrangements and Luffy's decision, the cowardly trio naturally had no room to refuse.

So, filled with resentment and pessimism, a group of people dispersed from the Going Merry while the navy was only casting lights and had not yet taken any further action.

Following the fantastical adventure on the Sky Island, the next step is an exploration of this naval base, fraught with real-world crises and risks.

This adventure, which transforms between fantasy and reality, is incredibly thrilling and allows one to fully enjoy the fantastical unknown.

You never know what kind of adventure awaits you in the next part of the ocean.

This is the allure of the sea, attracting every man who refuses to be mediocre to dedicate himself to it.

In a secluded corner of Nabaron Fortress.

"Kitchen, chef, kitchen, chef..."

Luffy muttered to himself as his hands fell naturally to the ground.

If you didn't know that he was only interested in the kitchen and cooking, people who saw him might have thought he was some kind of zombie... Well, mainly because the drool that seeped from the corners of his mouth was really too creepy.

"Link, have you found the kitchen?!"

Luffy took two steps and asked three questions, turning to Link beside him.

"We're almost there, my great captain."

Link looked at him with a hint of helplessness. "Speaking of which, don't you usually prefer to do things alone? Why did you specifically seek me out this time?" "Because following you, Link, is the fastest way to find the kitchen!"

Luffy replied matter-of-factly, "You're Link!!"

"Then why not ask Sanji? If you're looking for someone in the kitchen, he's the real expert, isn't he?"

"Sanji was taken away by Nami to protect her, Usopp, and Chopper. Besides, given his lecherous nature, if he encounters a beautiful woman in the kitchen, or if those two chefs from the Holy Land are beautiful women, he'll definitely have a relapse!"

Luffy, remarkably, articulated these words with remarkable clarity of thought.

To Link's surprise, he looked Luffy up and down and asked in astonishment:

"Are you really Luffy?! This doesn't sound like something Luffy would say!!"

Indeed, given Sanji's usual nature, if there were a pretty older woman in the kitchen, this kid would definitely be unable to move.

In the original story, he was willing to be bossed around in the fortress's kitchen because Jessica was such a beautiful cook there.

She can peel a thousand potatoes and a thousand onions, leaving even Luffy shocked and exclaiming, "Is she a devil?!"

Luffy had only used this assessment on Nami before.

"It's all for the sake of eating meat!!"

Luffy said in a particularly solemn tone.

Their silly captain's IQ skyrockets whenever food is involved.

How much has it risen? It's roughly the same as what a normal person would experience.

Well, going from an abnormal level to a normal level, it must have been tough for Link and the others to be with this guy.

With the [Finding Staff], Link can find the kitchen by searching for Jessica, the cook inside the fortress.

Moreover, even without any tools, Link's Rumble-Rumble Fruit combined with Observation Haki, amplified to a range sufficient for him to locate the kitchen. 5.9 Since Luffy had come to him for help, Link readily agreed.

And so, the two captains and first mates, unusually, acted together, heading in the same direction.

While they were taking action, their companions also began their own actions.

On the other side, inside the chief's office of the Nabalon branch fortress.

"Hmm, the Straw Hat Pirates, who've recently gained fame?!"

Behind the desk, in a chair, sat Lieutenant General Jonathan, the base's commander-in-chief and commander-in-chief, wearing a simple white shirt, a crimson shoulder strap slung across his shoulder, and with a short, orange-yellow haircut, thick eyebrows, and a mustache, staring at the bounty posters on the desk.

He slightly widened his eyes, which always seemed a little sleepy and languid.

"Captain [Straw Hat Boy], bounty 120 million; First Mate [Tool Master] Link, bounty 111.11 million; plus [Devil's Child]'s 79 million Berries, [Pirate Hunter]'s 77 million Berries, [Black Leg]'s 55 million Berries, [Sticky Gun]'s 33 million Berries, [Cat Burglar]'s 22 million Berries, and [Sweet Guardian]'s pet's 250 Berries..."

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Chapter 175: Luffy and Link's adventure, peculiar gadgets, target: the kitchen!!

Jonathan's thick arms picked up the bounty posters for Link and Luffy, which were at the top.

"With a combined bounty of over 490 million, which is close to 500 million Berries, this is practically a super-large-scale evil criminal pirate crew in the first half of the Grand Line. Why would they come to my Baron Fortress?!"

Jonathan wasn't worried about Luffy and his crew's appearance. After all, he had dealt with pirates with bounties of 200 or 300 million, let alone those with bounties of just over 100 million.

He is an old friend of Admiral Akainu of the Marine Headquarters. As a vice admiral, he is proficient in the Six Powers of the Navy and both types of Haki, and his own strength is also top-notch.

At least within the Navy, he was no less capable than elite vice admirals like Haoshu, Huoshaoshan, Dauberman, Stolobelli, and Dalmesia from the headquarters.

In addition to his strength, he was also very quick-witted, shrewd, and possessed both courage and wisdom.

In addition, his personality is very calm and composed, and he has a very strong inner strength, making him a true pillar and backbone of the navy.

But this very man, with his beautiful wife, arrived at Nabaron Fortress, located in the first half of the Grand Line, a fortress known as "too big to be true."

It's also very difficult for people to guess what he's thinking.

"I'm not on any of the Grand Line's shipping routes, and my fortress is so obvious, with the Navy flag flying prominently. How could pirates still break in?"

He stroked his beard with one hand, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes:

"Moreover, the navy on duty said they didn't see any ships sailing in. Their pirate ship was like a 20 that fell from the sky."

"This is interesting..."

Jonathan fell into deep thought, and at the same time, a look of interest gradually appeared in his eyes.

He'd been living a life of ease here for far too long; if he didn't get some exercise, his body would practically fall apart.

The sudden appearance of the Straw Hat Pirates has piqued his interest.

"Monkey D. Luffy, Monkey also has a D..."

He glanced at Luffy's name and a slight smile played on his lips.

With his intelligence, how could he not connect this surname and its special initials with a certain unconventional but pillar of the navy's spirit?

And that smile that looks so familiar...

If he still can't figure it out, then he's a useless vice admiral and fortress commander!

"It's time for the Nabalon Fortress, which has been peaceful for far too long, to get moving, isn't it?"

While Jonathan convened a meeting of numerous naval commanders to announce matters and arrange operations...

The naval soldiers inside the massive Nabalon fortress also learned of this gradually spreading news.

The infamous Straw Hat Pirates have recently sneaked into their Nabaron Fortress without anyone noticing.

All the naval soldiers who heard the news were initially shocked and incredulous, as they had never heard of any pirates having the audacity to invade the navy.

However, after confirming that the news was true and that the Straw Hat Pirates' vehicles had appeared at the port, everyone became excited.

They've been training here day after day, and now they've finally encountered a group of notorious and ferocious pirates. Is it finally time for them to perform their duties as marines?!

Some of the elite naval personnel who went out on missions were fine, but those who hadn't been out much and had been stationed there were quite eager to try.

They all wanted to test their skills against these so-called pirates, and after a fierce battle, fall before the righteous banner of the navy.

Well, I have to admit, it's somewhat idealistic.

And it wasn't just these newbie naval personnel; naval officers in some civilian roles were also discussing this issue.

For example, the Navy's kitchen provides vitality and energy to its sailors.

"Have you heard? The Straw Hat Pirates, with a total bounty of 500 million, have come to our Baron Fortress."

Inside the bustling kitchen, everyone was working hard, showcasing their exceptional knife skills.

"Of course, this is truly the first time since the founding of our Baron Fortress, it's big news!!"

"That's right, pirates invading the Navy, I really don't know what they're thinking, but they must have some other purpose or conspiracy, right?"