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

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714 [Land Expansion Machine], also known as [Land Giant Pump]! The Japanese have been defeated!!

"Where are Peibo and the others? Are they preparing for their voyage aboard the Polar Submarine?"

"Do not……"

Luo's lips twitched slightly, then he lowered his seal hat.

"If I'm not mistaken, they should be having a great time on Fishman Island with the Straw Hat Pirates right now."

Well, ever since they learned that Luffy could freely travel between Wano Country and Fishman Island, Bepo and the others have basically all been hanging out with Luffy.

Even the captain himself was left to fend for himself, leaving him to work alone without offering any help. This made Luo quite sad.

"Is that so?"

Link found it somewhat amusing. "After you're done with your work, you can go to Fishman Island to relax and have a drink."

"Let's just forget about it."

Luo shook his head. "I'm not very interested in that."

Well, being a chuunibyou (delusional) teenager, he was actually more interested in Germa and ninjas.

"By the way, are you planning to let those fish-people live here?"

Luo glanced at the site again. "Although the ground is relatively stable and suitable for living, it simply cannot accommodate 20 people."

On the other side of Tengshan Mountain, the space wasn't very large, and Luo was quite curious and had a question.

Because he knew that since Link had proposed this approach, there must be a corresponding solution.

"I've been thinking about this place to live for a while now."

Sure enough, Link casually pulled out something. "No problem!"

"this is……"

Luo stared at the pink body with red, yellow and green buttons, huge pipes resembling a water pump connecting to the main body, and a red rotating valve on top.

"A new prop?!"

Luo Jingjing waited for Link's performance.

"This is called the 'Land Expansion Machine,' also known as the 'Land Mega Pump.'"

As Link explained, he set up the water pump pipe on the ground.

Item: [Land Expansion Machine] (also known as [Land Giant Pump]).

Description: Simply insert the air pump pipe into the soil and turn on the valve to instantly expand the land several times over.

This was originally just a gadget to expand the island's area, but later Nobita felt that his house was too cramped, and he and Doraemon could even bump into each other in the stairwell, so it couldn't accommodate two people.

So, on a whim, he expanded the island nation of Japan tenfold.

Yes, it truly lives up to its reputation as a tool for expanding the island's area.

To be honest, the author of Doraemon has been subtly satirizing something all along.

Just like before, Doraemon and Nobita took the time machine to rescue their uncle's elephant friend.

Facing the Japanese officers who brandished their swords at them, they cheered and raised their hands in delight:

"Japan has lost!!"

The emotional build-up was very well done.

He wasn't actually cheering and raising his hands in celebration; he was just saying it with a normal smile.

However, due to the dissatisfaction of some users, modifications were forced.

Then, it was modified to look like this.

So, Fujiko F. Fujio truly is a remarkable person.

After explaining to Luo, Link set up the huge air pump and turned on the red valve switch on the machine.

In an instant, a violent shaking of the earth resounded across Mount Teng.

Not only did Law feel the tremors beneath his feet, but the entire Wano Country on the other side of the mountain also felt the intensity of the earthquake.

Inside the general's mansion in the Flower Capital.

"Are the people not panicking?"

Having already developed some of the bearing of a general, Hiyori Kozuki looked at Denjiro, who had come to report, and asked him a question.

"Yes, because we had been given advance notice, the people were not panicked."

Denjiro said gently, "With proper mental preparation, although there were some surprises and moments of confusion, there was no panic or spread of panic."

"That's good~"

Hiyori nodded slightly. "Lord Link already reminded us that we should do our best to calm the public's emotions."

"In addition, we need to see if any people have been injured in this earthquake."

"Yes!!"

Denjiro responded and went downstairs, while Hiyori continued processing the documents.

They were no longer surprised by the Straw Hat Pirates' extraordinary abilities.

Even if Luffy appeared in front of her the next second and said he would help Wano Country open its borders, she wouldn't be surprised in the slightest...

Well, there will still be some surprises.

Meanwhile, on the other side of Fujiyama.

"That solves the problem!!"

Looking at the territory that had clearly expanded its boundaries, Link clapped his hands and put the machine away.

"They actually expanded it?!"

Although Luo had listened to Link's explanation, he was still somewhat lost in thought after actually seeing the scene before him.

"Although I've already witnessed the amazing props you, the head of the [Props Master], possess... 693"

He exclaimed sincerely, "But every time you take out a new prop to use, it's always so unexpected."

"So-so~"

Link casually offered a modest remark.

"But then again..."

Luo stomped his foot hard on the ground. Hmm, it was no different from normal ground; it was just a normal, enlarged piece of land.

"If the area expands, will Mount Teng also expand along with it?"

He seemed to have thought of a problem: "If Fujiyama also grows larger, wouldn't it cause it to expand so rapidly that it breaks through the surrounding massive city walls?"

"If it gets to that point, wouldn't that be tantamount to directly opening Wano Country to the world?!"

Previously, Robin and Law had followed Kozuki Sukiyaki and learned about the history of this country.

Therefore, they have heard about the country's current geographical environment and situation.

Therefore, it is only natural to have such doubts.

"If it's just this piece of land, it only affects the middle section of this vine mountain; the bottom part won't change much."

Link casually remarked, "Besides, as for opening the country, perhaps the time isn't right yet."

715 [Folding House], dance hall, and coffee shop regulars

"We can open the country to the public when we feel that things are ready in Wano Country."

"At that time, if we use this machine to activate it in the deepest part of that secret room at the bottom that you visited before, we can expand the land at the bottom of Fujiyama."

"Thus, they continuously expand outwards, destroying the foundations of those massive city walls, thus achieving destruction from the bottom up."

"Of course, if Hades were to awaken, with its power to destroy an island with a single shot, it could easily destroy those massive city walls."

As he spoke, Link took out a series of strange card-like objects.

Are these... toys?

Luo looked at the card-like object that resembled origami, and in a calm tone, he made a rare joke.

Yes, he would assume that anything Link took out was a prop, but he was just saying it on purpose.

"I'll just take this as a joke you made to amuse me~"

Link smiled and casually tossed the folding houses one by one onto the ground.

Prop: [Folding House].

Description: Originally a folded paper house, once unfolded, it becomes a sturdy house.

In the "Nobita's Underground Kingdom" arc, these gadgets were used to build a rather impressive underground kingdom.

"Until our new home is built, these places will serve as temporary residences for the fish-people."

Link clapped his hands. "Of course, if they're comfortable, it'll save them a lot of trouble."

"Consider this King Neptune's way of helping us fish up the red Road Poneglyph, and also as a way of thanking Luffy and his crew."

Well, as far as Link knows, Luffy, along with Usopp and Chopper, the three of them, have gone to Fishman Island to eat and drink to their hearts' content.

Zoro went to a bar to drink heavily, while Sanji and Brook went to the Mermaid Cabaret to bleed every day.

Ah, although Brooke doesn't bleed.

Although Neptune generously stated that he would cover all of Luffy and the others' expenses as a way of showing hospitality, he also congratulated Luffy and his crew on becoming the new Four Emperors and the strongest pirate crew in the world.

But as the saying goes, even landlords don't have surplus grain.

Moreover, Luffy and Zoro are big spenders who eat meat and drink alcohol, so they are simply not enough to cause trouble.

Link could sense with his Observation Haki that the king, who was living a somewhat frugal life, was secretly picking his fingers with his two ministers on either side, looking rather miserable.

Yes, it's easy to foresee that life on Fishman Island will be incredibly tight in the future.

Especially Papagu, whose heart was bleeding again after Nami returned.

His clothing store looks like it's been robbed again.

Therefore, the Straw Hat Pirates, who were not short of money, appreciated Neptune's kindness and naturally did what they should to show their appreciation and reciprocate.

"The rest is up to Neptune to organize and arrange."

After doing everything he needed to do, Link left leisurely.

Yes, the mermaid's singing voice is truly captivating.

He's a regular at nightclubs and cafes!

~~~~~~~~~

Thus, the fact that Fishman Island was accessible caused the Straw Hat Pirates' voyage to be delayed once again.

However, no one, including Captain Luffy, had any objections.

Yes, after such a fierce battle with the two Sea Emperors, nothing feels better than relaxing on Fishman Island!

While Luffy and his crew were enjoying themselves, life on Fishman Island, which had moved to the mainland under the sun, was also unfolding in full swing.

Out of a sense of responsibility to the people, Neptune had a detailed conversation with Link.

This was to announce to the public the islands and places they were about to visit.

That is, the other side of Wano Country, which is closed off from the world and undisturbed.

As for information about Wano Country, there are some adventurers and historians on Fishman Island who are quite familiar with this country.

Especially recently, news of Luffy and his crew defeating the Beasts Pirates, who had been entrenched there for many years, and becoming one of the Four Emperors has spread all over the world.

The text naturally mentions the general situation of this closed-off country, so the residents of Fishman Island actually have some understanding of it.

Of course, some fish-people still have concerns about whether the island's inhabitants will accept them, or whether conflicts will arise.

However, considering that they had just escaped Kaido's enslavement, I felt quite empathetic towards their plight.

With Neptune's presence and Princess Shirahoshi's heartfelt speech and encouragement, there was no sign of any rebellion or unusual emotions arising.