Early the next morning, Uno and others followed Kaya and Meli and arrived at the port here.
"Everyone, this is your ship. I named it the Going Merry."
Merry lifted the cloth covering the boat, revealing the boat inside.
Uno looked at this Pirates ship that had caused so much frustration among countless Pirates fans on the Blue Planet, and a smile appeared on his face.
The Going Merry was a fast sailing ship with a triangular sail on the mizzenmast, a central rudder at the stern, and a sheep's head bow.
The ship was equipped with the Fourth Gate cannons, one at the bow pointing forward, one at the stern, and two on either side.
Although it cannot be compared with those large Pirates ships, compared with the simple ship that Uno and his team had before, at least it is a real Pirates ship.
"Hehehe! What a great boat!"
The moment Luffy saw the ship, he smiled with great joy.
This is the first official pirate ship of their Pirates Group.
"Finally, we have a decent ship. With a ship like this, we should be able to sail on the Grand Line."
Nami was also very happy.
As a navigator, a good ship is like a tiger with wings.
"Snort."
Zoro's lips curled up into a smile when he heard that.
Uno helped him broaden his horizons, and Zoro knew that his ambitions could only be realized in the Grand Line.
"Uno, why are you looking at me like that?"
Nami suddenly felt Uno's gaze, blinked, and her pretty face blushed slightly.
"Nothing, I just think your smile is very beautiful now, and you look much happier."
Uno laughed.
Although Nami would smile before, I could clearly feel what was on her mind.
That is the worry about my hometown, Kekoyasi Village.
But now, Nami's smile seems much happier.
"..."
Nami pursed her red lips when she heard that.
It turns out that her smile is much happier.
Come to think of it, she was indeed very happy since she met Uno again and fought against the Buggy Pirates in Orange Town.
Especially Uno's words that she could rely on him and his subsequent behavior of protecting her no matter what the situation was made Nami unconsciously feel the long-lost sense of security.
After Bell-mère's death, I became a Pirates thief and went out to sea to earn the 100 million berries. I never felt this sense of security again.
It's like I've found someone to rely on.
After seeing the ship, Nami really started to think from the perspective of the ship's navigator, and it seemed that she had completely forgotten about the temporary navigator she had mentioned before.
But can this kind of life really last long?
Nami bit her lip at the thought.
"Whatever happens to you, remember what I said, Nami."
Uno gently placed his hand on Nami's shoulder, just like he did in Orange Town.
"If you encounter any problems, just go ahead and trouble me. I am very strong."
Uno looked at Nami and smiled.
No matter how strong Nami is, she is just an eighteen-year-old girl.
Arlong's hometown was violently ruled by him, and his adoptive mother, Bell-mère, was killed in front of him.
Later, for the sake of the villagers, he had no choice but to join the Arlong Pirates, drawing nautical charts while going out to sea to earn 100 million berries to redeem his hometown.
This kind of life started when I was even ten years old.
Thinking of this, there was a hint of pity in Uno's eyes.
"Um..."
Nami's nose felt sore when she heard that. She bit her red lips and gently placed her forehead on Uno's hand on her shoulder.
Just like in Orange Town.
Kaya, who was not far away, saw this scene and felt a little sad and envious.
But then, Kaya looked at the little finger that she and Uno had agreed on and smiled again.
She has already gotten enough; she can't be so greedy.
"Let's set sail! Uno! Nami! What are you guys dawdling about for?!"
Luffy suddenly yelled.
"Luffy."
Seeing Nami running away, Uno looked at Luffy with a smile.
"I need to make a good training plan for you. As a captain, you can't be so careless."
Uno's smile was extremely bright.
"Why?!"
Luffy couldn't figure out what was going on, as Uno had been very tolerant of him before.
Only Nami, who had already boarded the Merry, blushed.
"Kaya, bye!"
Usopp was now on the ship, yelling.
"Usopp, keep going, fulfill your dream, and become a brave sea warrior."
Kaya looked at Usopp, a big smile on her face, and waved at Usopp.
"Oh! Watch me!"
Usopp puffed out his chest and yelled.
"Well, um, be careful on your journey, Uno."
Kaya turned her beautiful eyes slightly to look at Uno, bit her red lips, and looked at Uno timidly.
Be careful; this is love.
"Well, then, let's go, Kaya."
Uno turned around and smiled goodbye to Kaya.
Uno is not a fool, so he naturally noticed Kaya's feelings.
But Uno did not plan to take Kaya on board, as Kaya was too weak to sail on the sea.
What's more important is that Kaya's heart is not suitable for the Grand Line.
Not to mention that Uno doesn't have the Devil Fruit to restore Kaya's health now; even if Kaya recovers her health, she is not suitable to go to the Grand Line.
Kaya's personality is not suitable for fighting. Going there and witnessing the cruelty of the Grand Line would be bad for Kaya.
In the world of Pirates King, those who are not physically gifted enough, even those who have an incurable disease, can make up for it through Devil Fruit.
But if you don't have the mentality and ability to become a strong person, or someone like Nami who has a firm dream, then no means will help.
Not everyone is suitable for the Grand Line.
Besides, the first thing Uno needs to do now is to become stronger!
This is the basis for everything.
Otherwise, everything in your hands now is just the moon in the mirror and the flower in the water.
If you don't give up something, you will gain nothing.
This is the awareness and mentality that a strong person must have.
Besides, this is not abandonment. When Uno stands on top of the world, he will naturally come back and take Kaya away.
Nami on the boat looked at Kaya's appearance at this moment, as if he understood something. For some reason, he felt a little sour in his heart.
Nami also noticed the abnormal sourness and pursed her red lips.
She originally thought that relying on Uno was like relying on a partner, but the sudden sour feeling told her that this was not...
"Let's sail!"
Luffy sat in his special seat, the sheep's head at the bow, and shouted loudly.
"Oh!"
Uno and others cooperated by raising their right hands and responding with a smile.
Under the command of Nami, the Merry slowly left the port.
Uno looked at Kaya, who was looking out at the shore, smiled, and held out her little finger.
"!!!"
After seeing this, Kaya pursed her red lips and slowly stretched out her little finger.
Kaya smiled sweetly, remembering the agreement in Uno's room last night.
I'll wait for you, Uno.
Kaya's eyes sparkled brightly.
This is the agreement between her and Uno.
"Have you decided?"
Green peppers, radishes, and onions hug together.
"Among them," Green Pepper said seriously.
"Of course! Let's go quickly; we want to inherit the captain's greatness."
Carrot Head looked towards Syrup Village.
"Pirates are coming!"
Onionhead, Radishhead, and Green Pepperhead ran and shouted.
In the distance, the Going Merry was slowly sailing away.
Only at the shore, Kaya was looking out, unwilling to leave for a long time.
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