One Piece: The Ninja Who Started as a Fisherman.

Chapter 238: Iceberg's Advice, Find Franky

Dock No. 1.

"…That's it, Mr. Iceberg."

Following the boatman's report, Iceberg frowned and stopped groping for the "Tyrannosaurus".

After a while.

"Alright, Lucci, Barry, assist Kalifa in counting casualties and city losses."

After fulfilling his duties as mayor, Iceberg walked towards the Straw Hat Pirates.

At this time, Kaku was explaining to them the whole process of the attack on the Merry and the current situation of the ship.

"...All this was done by the Franky family. They are the notorious bullies here." There was a hint of helplessness in Kaku's words.

"It's okay to repair it, right?" Usopp and Luffy asked anxiously.

Kaku nodded, "Well, although it is serious, your ship is in good condition overall. There will be no problem repairing the ship."

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.

"Qi Kang! Where is the shadow clone you left behind?" Nami looked at the fisherman, wanting an explanation.

But Qi Kang seemed to be constipated. The memories transmitted by the shadow clone had already shocked him greatly. Now he was told that Franky led the team to dismantle Merry? !

Isn't this the wrong way to open the plot? Shouldn't a group of minions come to attack and then be killed by Zoro in seconds?

Sanji took a deep breath of smoke and said with disgust, "That green algae-headed idiot, really! He can't even handle a small matter!"

Kaku looked at everyone, seeming to be hesitant to speak.

At this time, the iceberg arrived, Kaku turned around and sighed at the approaching iceberg:

"Mr. Iceberg, I was really shocked. You don't know, it was just an ordinary boat, not even as good as the fishing boats in our city."

“But it is a miracle that it has been preserved so well on the Grand Route.”

Bingshan nodded. He had just learned the specific information from Kaku and also knew the reason why Kaku was hesitant to speak.

"Repairing it is no problem, but I advise you to change a boat!" Iceberg said with great seriousness.

! ! ! !

"What do you mean?" Luffy and Usopp jumped out almost at the same time, their confusion and puzzlement evident in their words.

"Excuse me, this ship is not suitable for sailing on the Grand Route..."

Bingberg's words left everyone confused.

"Why!! We were sailing just fine!"

"Right!! We won't change the boat!! Just repair it!!"

Usopp and Luffy were firm.

Don't want to change boat?

Faced with their stubbornness, Bingshan continued to explain:

"Since you set foot on the Grand Route, you should have experienced the unpredictable weather here. You may encounter various emergencies at any time, which places extremely high demands on ships."

“Even so—this is still mild compared to the harsh conditions in the New World.”

"Most of the shipbuilders in the world have never seen the extreme climate of Paradise, so the ships they designed often lack necessary functions."

"So, almost all pirate groups that set out from the Four Seas will change ships at some point in the Grand Line, even the Pirate King Roger is no exception."

"Is what I mean clear? Straw Hat Luffy who wants to be the Pirate King." Iceberg said, waiting for everyone's reaction.

After a while.

Sanji murmured, "Even the Pirate King is like this?"

"What will happen if we don't change?" Nami asked. Although there was a proverb, her feelings towards Merry were the same as everyone else's.

Iceberg's eyes swept over the crowd, sensing their deep feelings for the ship.

"Those pirates who refused to change ships, without exception, eventually disappeared in that wild sea."

After Bingshan finished speaking, the scene fell into silence.

"I don't understand! Why do we have to change the ship? Can't we choose to reinforce it? Can't we redecorate it with the best materials?!" Usopp shouted at the top of his lungs. He had a very bad premonition.

Facing Usopp's roar, Carrera's boss, Iceberg, began to explain patiently:

"Because your ship is your ship because of the keel."

"keel?"

The iceberg begins to explain what a keel is...

The so-called keel is the main component that runs from the bow to the stern, and all other components are centered on it, just like the human heart.

Because the keel of Meili is made of ordinary wood, the upper limit of its load-bearing capacity and material is simply unable to withstand the so-called reinforcement, and replacing the keel is equivalent to changing the entire ship.

"Okay! I've explained the reasons. I'm just giving you some advice. The details are up to you."

"But..." He looked at Luffy, the Pirate King, "Isn't it the captain's responsibility to be responsible for the team and the crew?"

Iceberg's words broke Luffy's defense, and he fell silent, which was unusual for him.

"Hey! Luffy! Don't believe him! He must want to make more money!!" Usopp panicked, "Hey! Luffy! Say something! You can't..."

"No!" At this time, Qi Kang's voice interrupted Usopp.

"Anyway, we must fix it!"

As he said this, he looked at everyone, "Merry is our partner, isn't she?"

Luffy:……

"As long as the keel is still there, there will always be a way. If it doesn't work here, then find another place!"

The material limitations of the keel prevent it from being over-strengthened, which is indeed a problem.

But they have another option.

"I'm going to ask someone I know, you guys go back first!" Qi Kang threw the fish bucket to Nami and left without looking back.

Qi Kang is now going to find Franky. Compared to normal and traditional shipwrights, Franky, who is unconventional and does not play by the rules, is the guy most likely to solve the problem of Merry's keel.

Even if Qi Kang has to beat him, he has to beat him until he comes up with a plan.

"I'll go with Qi Kang!" Upon hearing that Qi Kang was going to look for someone, Usopp hurriedly followed.

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After the two guys who loved Mary the most left.

"What!! The acquaintance you're talking about is the bastard who destroyed Merry?" The loud shout from Usopp, who was driving Blue, attracted all the pedestrians on the road.

It’s not Usopp’s fault. Our sniper was almost angry to death after hearing what Qi Kang said.

Find the guy who wants to dismantle Mary and transform her.

what is this?

"You're not going to dismantle Merry, or the keel, are you? Didn't you hear what that guy said?" Usopp shouted with his nose against Qi Kang.

Although Saikan is a bit abnormal, Usopp would never believe that he has no brains at the critical moment.

"I wouldn't do such a thing." Qi Kang didn't know how to explain.

Although it was outrageous, Usopp finally chose to believe Saikan because he saw how much Saikan loved Merry.

"By the way, we may need to take action! It's still time for you to leave now. Of course, this is the best chance to avenge Mary. Think it over carefully." Qi Kang said.

The Franky family are not serious people. Fighting is the normal way of communication. And they made Mary like this, which needs to be a lesson for future newcomers.

"Move...move?"

Aren't you asking for help?

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