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

One of them is the sherry that is responsible for laying eggs and is carefully incubating them.

The other area, just like the one on the Capu ship, is a specially designed snack farm for cultivating snacks.

Aokiji was very interested in these two plots of land; he seemed to have a special fondness and obsession with raising animals.

Just like when he watched Robin grow up step by step.

As for Robin herself, her impression of Aokiji on this ship...

In her words:

"It doesn't matter anymore."

Faced with Nami's curious and concerned gaze, Robin gently shook her head:

"That's all in the past."

"Moreover, back in Ohara, Aokiji didn't do anything to me; in fact, he saved my life."

The reason she was so afraid of Aokiji was partly due to the trauma from her childhood, and partly due to Aokiji's immense strength. She was afraid that her companions would be harmed because of her.

But now...

All those shadows have long since vanished with so many companions by my side.

As for their fear of Aokiji's strength... don't forget, their captain was capable of sending the current Fleet Admiral flying with a single punch!

And their first mate, who had already fought Aokiji and forced him to retreat.

And now... compared to before, it's definitely stronger, not weaker!!!

Then what does Robin have to worry about or be afraid of?!

While the two were discussing it...

"I said~"

Their silly captain walked up to Aokiji again.

Why did you leave the Navy?!

He picked his nose as he asked the question in a very casual manner.

"Even if you lose, you don't have to be such a sore loser, do you?"

This guy just asked whatever came to mind, directly asking what was on his mind.

The other crew members on board: "..."

Zoro, Sanji, Franky, and the others pricked up their ears; they agreed and were quite curious.

"Luffy?!!"

Jinbe opened his mouth slightly once again, staring in disbelief.

He really dares to ask any question!

"Hey Hey hey!!!"

Chopper, Nami, and Usopp immediately lost their temper, yelling, "Stop it, you idiots!!"

Three people with four hands and two deer hooves stepped forward, grabbed Luffy's head, face, and hands, and dragged him to the back.

"What's wrong?!"

Luffy struggled and shouted indignantly, "I was just asking a question out of curiosity!!"

"Then you need to be able to distinguish which questions you should ask and which questions you shouldn't ask!!!"

The trio, utterly exasperated and frustrated, snarled and berated each other.

"Is this some kind of question that can't be asked?!"

"What do you think?!!"

"I think it's okay to ask!!"

"Your feeling is wrong!!!"

The four of them started bickering and playing around again.

When asked this question, Aokiji slowly raised his head.

"There might indeed be some factors involved, such as being unable to accept defeat."

He calmly raised his face, looking at the group of people fighting amongst themselves. The joyful atmosphere made him scratch his head in surprise.

"I admit, I was a bit too impulsive and willful."

Ok? ? ?

Upon hearing Aokiji's own admission, everyone's eyes turned to him.

This includes the trio who are currently ganging up on Luffy.

"I cared too much, which led me to make a rash decision..."

He spoke of his past mistakes, but still showed no regret or remorse.

Because he knew that even if time could be reversed and he could really go back to that moment, he would still make the same choice.

Who told him to be Aokiji, that's just his personality?

"So, this is where I fall short of Sakazuki~~~"

Aokiji sighed, "If he had lost, he would never have resigned or quit."

"Compared to him, my awareness is still somewhat lacking, so I have nothing to say about his victory."

Aokiji didn't accept this result, but he did approve of it.

That's why he didn't want to stay in the Navy any longer.

He wanted to try to find what he was looking for on the high seas.

Although even he himself was quite vague about that thing...

but.

"Perhaps, here, I can see things more clearly sooner..."

Looking at Luffy, who had narrowly escaped from everyone's clutches and was now clutching his head and grimacing, a glint of light flashed in his eyes.

The atmosphere on the ship was so good that even he was somewhat surprised.

Perhaps there will be other unexpected surprises.

And so, in such an environment, the Sonny Merry slowly sailed on.

They were heading towards their next destination, which was also their primary destination.

543 Aokiji, now self-assured, begins his life as a sharpening stone! The ultimate bounty hunter in technology!

Life at sea is always monotonous and tedious, and also extremely dangerous.

Especially in this sea area, where even legendary pirates like Shiki can easily destroy a fleet at any time.

Even the USS Sonny Merry faces enormous challenges in these waters.

Fortunately, it has the best helmsman on this vast ocean who can bring out its best qualities, and the world's best shipwright who can guarantee its future repairs!

And so, amidst Brooke's melodious laughter, the Going Merry sailed steadily forward, cutting through the waves.

During this time, Aokiji, the whetstone that Link had specifically brought to the ship under certain conditions, finally came in handy.

"Oh my, do you usually train in an environment like this?!"

After arriving at the [Canned Food Workshop] and [Wallpaper Shop], he craned his neck to curiously examine the surroundings, and asked Zoro, who had walked in and was brimming with fighting spirit, a question.

"And that peculiar ratio of time flow..."

Upon entering, Aokiji also learned about the time rules here.

"No wonder you guys were able to become so strong in such a short time."

A hint of understanding appeared in his eyes. "One day inside and one hour outside can indeed provide you with ample time and environment for cultivation."

The doubts and confusion in his heart slowly dissipated.

"Is it just normal cultivation to become stronger...?"

At the same time, Aokiji breathed a sigh of relief.

The Straw Hat Pirates' strength increased dramatically in a short period of time, leading Aokiji to suspect that Link possessed a tool that could drastically enhance a person's strength.

If such a tool is used for evil, or falls into the hands of someone with ulterior motives, it could create an extremely powerful force in a short period of time, bringing great disaster to the world with unimaginable consequences.

Now, his doubts have been resolved.

Now that we know it will still be the traditional way of becoming stronger through cultivation, without any abnormal tools or shortcuts, it's more acceptable.

"but……"

Aokiji slowly turned around to face Zoro, who exuded an aura of ruthless cunning.

A serious and earnest expression slowly emerged in his eyes.

Even though it's still about becoming stronger through cultivation, it's still possible to reach this level.

This means that these guys are also top-notch in terms of talent and ability; in other words, it means...

"monster!!"

Aokiji slowly uttered those two words.

"Compared to guys of your level, I'm actually quite a bit weaker when it comes to monsters."

Zoro chuckled as he tied the bandana around his head.

At the same time, his eyes were also burning with passion.

"Finally, I get to fight someone of this caliber again!!"

Good heavens, since arriving in this new world, Zoro hasn't faced any truly formidable opponents.

The only one who could have fought before was Jack the Drought, one of the so-called "Three Disasters" of the Beast Pirates, one of the Four Emperors.

Next up is Katakuri of the Big Mom Pirates, but the two hadn't even had a proper fight before it was forced to stop because Charlotte Linlin fainted.

Then I met Zefa again, who was also that sickly-looking guy.

It can be said that there is no opponent who can give Zoro a good, satisfying battle.

He's been holding it in for a very long time.

Today, my wish has finally come true.

"What a terrifying aura..."

Watching Zoro slowly draw the three swords from their sheaths.

Aokiji slowly pulled his hands out of his pockets.

"It seems like if we don't take this seriously, it could really cause big problems."

Half of his face was also covered with a layer of frosty ice crystals.

The lazy aura emanating from him instantly changed.

Like a demon from the icy hell, slowly rising and crawling out of the abyss!

"That's exactly how it should be!!!"

A fiery glint flashed in Zoro's eyes, and a wide grin spread across his face.

"This is... the kind of battle and opponent I've always wanted!!!"

He stomped his foot on the ground and charged forward towards Aokiji.

And so, the battle between the two truly began at this moment!

~~~~~~~~~

The interior and exterior of [Canned Food Studio] seem to be two completely different worlds.

No matter how fiercely Zoro and Aokiji fought inside, or how much noise they made, it hardly affected the outside world.

While the two were fighting there, Luffy and his crew's voyage outside was not going smoothly either.