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

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Nami, Luffy, Link, and the others have been through so much together, they can be said to be partners who have shared hardships and faced life and death together.

What she cared about was nothing more than Arlong's identity as a member of the Arlong Pirates and the pressure she carried to save the village.

But after Link made everything clear, things became very simple.

"Ah Long, right?"

Luffy's fist and palm collided violently. "I've decided, I'm going to send him flying!!"

"I've heard that merfolk's physical abilities are about ten times that of humans..."

As Sanji arranged the dishes on the table, he said, "And I've heard there are quite a few mermaids hanging around there..."

"There's no need to worry about that!"

Usopp, on the other hand, seemed brimming with confidence. "With me, Usopp, here, what are these mere fishmen? I'm not afraid of any number of them!!"

"Back in the day, I, Usopp, faced ten fishmen single-handedly without batting an eye, and ultimately, with my extraordinary wisdom and skills, I successfully defeated them one by one!!"

"You're amazing, Usopp!!"

"a ha ha ha!!"

Here we go again, one still unable to shake off the habit of boasting, the other so naively believing everything others say.

"However, necessary preparations are still necessary before the battle."

Sanji lit a cigarette and looked at Zoro, who was struggling to move forward.

"We need to find a doctor first to treat this guy's injuries."

"This is just a minor injury..."

Zoro struggled to lift a bottle of wine from the table and said dismissively, "A good night's sleep will do the trick."

"What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think this kind of injury can be healed simply by sleeping?"

Amidst the noise and commotion, there was a uniquely cheerful atmosphere.

Nami watched this scene quietly, her red eyes filled with a smile.

"What are you thinking?"

Link went up to the deck and approached Nami, who was gazing intently at him.

"Are you still thinking about Ah Long, and about your village?"

Link said softly.

The voice wasn't loud, but it was this voice that gave Nami an unparalleled sense of security.

"Maybe so, after all, I lived in his shadow for eight years..."

After talking things out, Nami was able to express her emotions more freely.

"Don't worry

Link pressed his hand down on Nami's head again. "You need to understand, Arlong and the others are just losers who retreated from the Grand Line."

"If they were really that powerful, they would have stayed in the Grand Line long ago, instead of coming to the East China Sea to act arrogantly."

"The only reason they can be so arrogant is because they haven't encountered us yet."

"Perfect! Let's use him as a touchstone for our journey to the Grand Line!!"

Chapter 061 doesn't seem that strong... [Thanks for the detailed votes to urge for more updates!!]

Nami listened quietly, knowing that Link was trying to ease her tension.

After Link finished speaking, she suddenly looked up and gave him a sweet smile.

"Thank you, Link."

"Don't mention it, we're all companions."

Link laughed nonchalantly.

Nami stared at him blankly, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, sparkling with a crystalline light.

“My companion…”

Arlong, along with his fishman companions, established Arlong Paradise in the East China Sea.

He commands more than twenty villages, and his headquarters is located in Nami's hometown, Cocoyasi Village.

To maintain his freedom and enjoy life to the fullest, Ah Long spends a lot of money every year.

On the one hand, he was handed over to a navy acquaintance, seeking protection to cover for him.

On the other hand, he indulges in debauchery and revels in the pleasure of enslaving humanity to satisfy his distorted and extreme racism.

And these naturally require a lot of money, so where does the money come from?

In the villages under his rule, money was paid per capita.

An adult is worth 100,000 Berries, and a child is worth 50,000 Berries.

Unable to pay the money? Then they'll send a fishman with the sea king-like manatee Fengfeng to that village for a thorough patronage.

It was through this tyrannical and unreasonable approach, along with violent means, that he maintained his rule.

The village was originally peaceful and prosperous, but ever since Ah Long arrived, merchant ships from outside have not dared to approach.

This led to a lack of trade with the outside world, causing the villages to become increasingly impoverished.

The poorer the village, the less likely they are to pay the village's share of the tax money demanded by Ah Long. If they can't pay, the village will face annihilation.

This is an unbreakable vicious cycle.

Many villages have already been razed to the ground by Ah Long, and the villagers under his jurisdiction live in constant misery.

This state was something Link and his crew could almost feel when they piloted the Going Merry to the nearby waters.

"Desolate and lifeless, with a numbingly cold atmosphere..."

The overwhelming atmosphere of despair and pessimism was somewhat unsettling for Luffy and Usopp, who were usually cheerful.

"This is the true face of Alon's rule..."

Thinking of those painful memories again, a shadow fell across Nami's face.

"Everyone lives in misery and suffering, with no way to escape it."

"Then today, let us help them escape this sea of suffering."

Link lay on the edge of the boat, looking at the two figures speeding towards him on the distant sea.

"A pirate flag I've never seen before, did it come here by accident from somewhere else? Or is it some greenhorn who's never even heard of us?"

As they drew closer and burst into wild laughter, the people on deck finally realized that they were two fish-men whose appearances were completely different from humans!

Arlong's territory was naturally protected by fish-men.

Even though he had already gotten through to Colonel Rat, Arlong, who was inherently distrustful of humans, still stationed his own people around his territory to patrol and monitor.

"The one carrying the wine bottle is the banquet manager of the Arlong Pirates. He's a Shoefish Fishman named Shio-yaki."

"The other fishman carrying two rattling gourds is the sardine fishman, Bisara, the musician of the Arlong Pirates."

Link recognized the two pirate fishmen at a glance.

They had all followed Aaron in causing havoc in the Golomé Islands eight years ago, and were then soundly beaten by Strobelli, who was then a Rear Admiral.

Subsequently, the Sun Pirates broke up, and he followed Arlong here.

"He doesn't seem that strong..."

Zoro's eyes gleamed with amusement, and he stood there, ready to put his hand on his sword and jump down at any moment.

However, before he could make a move, his two henchmen, Johnny and Joseph, grabbed him and pulled him backward.

"Big Brother! Link said you need to rest right now, you can't fight!!"

"Yes, yes, brother, you should heal your injuries first!"

Ignoring Zoro's struggles and shouts, they dragged him to the back.

Zoro is still their eldest brother, but Link has become their leader.

In their eyes, Link is Zoro's older brother, so isn't he the boss?!

The others ignored Zoro being dragged away and turned their attention to the two fish-men underwater.

"In the water? Humans are already at a disadvantage in water, and fish-men are even more powerful in water..."

Sanji, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, frowned as he looked at the two unbridled and arrogant fishmen in front of him, feeling somewhat troubled.

These two fishmen don't seem very strong; they'd be easy to take down.

However, Arlong, the leader of the Arlong Pirates, and his other officers are not so easy to deal with in the water.

"For underwater, shall we use this?"

Link tossed it with one hand, and two things popped out.

A small bottle that looks like sunscreen, and a pair of objects that resemble nose plugs.

062 [Deep-sea Oil] and [Underwater Breathing Tube] [Thanks again to kunai1412 for the urging vote!]

"These are [Deep Sea Oil] and [Underwater Breathing Tube]. With these two items, the underwater world will no longer be the domain of the fishmen."

Props: [Deep Sea Oil].

Description: After applying this product, you can swim freely in the deep sea like a fish without worrying about water pressure.

Props: [Underwater breathing tube].

Description: Once inserted into the nostrils, it allows for free breathing underwater.

This is a gadget developed in the 22nd century specifically for exploring the underwater world and underwater tourism. You can be absolutely confident in its effectiveness. Even a loser like Nobita, who has absolutely no swimming skills and is terrible at sports, can easily and effortlessly perform all sorts of fancy underwater swimming poses after applying the "Deep Sea Oil".

Not to mention the group of abnormal people on the ship who have surpassed normal human qualities.

"They even have props like this? That's so thoughtful and convenient!!"

Sanji accepted it with great surprise, first applying deep-sea oil to his body, and then inserting a snorkel into his nose.

There was no feeling of blockage in my nasal cavity; on the contrary, it felt quite comfortable.

Link took two more portions and gave them to Nami and Usopp.

He was lucky; he won this item several times in a row.

Luffy wanted one too, but Link only gave him a breathing tube.

As for deep-sea oil, it doesn't matter whether he applies it or not.

Anyway, his rubber body is not afraid of water pressure, and even if he can swim, with the curse of the Devil Fruit, he still has no strength to swim in the water and is just a landlubber who cannot move.

After everything was done, Sanji, eager to try, took off his coat and plunged down.

"Oh? There are actually pirates who dare to go to sea right in front of us? Doesn't he know that the ocean is our home turf?"

Shio and Bisara exchanged a glance, then burst into laughter.

The voice was filled with undisguised mockery and contempt.

"Let them see the power of us fishmen!!"

"Humans who overestimate their abilities can only become slaves of us fish-men!!"

Continuing to mock them, the two of them swiftly plunged into the seabed.

The sea returned to calm for a moment.

Usopp opened his mouth as if to say something, and suddenly, a series of bubbles rose to the surface in the sea in front of them.

Then~

Wow! !

The water broke open, and two figures shot into the air from below.