Jack was stunned for a second, then he was overjoyed, grabbing Shano's hand and shaking it up and down excitedly, almost throwing him into the air:
"Thank you, Lord Shano! I, I will definitely not let you down!"
"Relax, no need to be so excited."
Shano used a bit of force and instantly steadied himself. He noticed someone's expression and thought for a moment before adding, "Also, don't call me 'Lord'. Call me Captain or Boss."
Kuina's recently furrowed brow instantly smoothed out.
"Yes! Boss Shano!!!"
Jack responded loudly, his voice was so loud that everyone's ears were buzzing.
"Go home, bring the luggage you want to take, have breakfast with your old man, and say a proper goodbye."
Shano patted him on the arm and instructed, "I'll give you an hour, then we need to set off."
"Yes, Boss Shano!!!"
...
The Endgame finally sailed away from the port.
Braving the waves, it headed towards the sea train station located north of the island.
Pike stood on the dock, laughing and waving goodbye with Jack, watching as the ship's shadow gradually disappeared at the end of the view.
His wish was finally fulfilled, and a sense of pride welled up all at once, even surpassing his reluctance.
When he returns and meets those slaves who were liberated with him, he must boast a bit.
These ordinary people wanting to be a handyman were not chosen by Lord Shano, but his son has now become an official crew member on the Endgame!
A man's aspirations are in all directions, having the fortune to follow Lord Shano, the future Jack, will certainly become someone remarkable when he returns to his hometown again!
...
Meanwhile.
On the deck of the Endgame.
"Before we reach the sea train station, let's first sort out your room. The boys' and girls' rooms are separated on the ship, each with ten rooms. The boys' are on the right side, don't go the wrong way. Just follow me, newbie."
Smoker, with a cigar in his mouth, was about to show Jack around when suddenly he heard a "bang" of heads bumping from behind.
"..."
Smoker turned his head, seeing Jack clutching his head, and slightly frowned:
"Is it indeed too high, over eight meters… Looks like you'll have to keep bending your waist all the time in the cabin, be careful."
The main door of the Endgame's cabin has a height of five meters, and the ceiling of the floor inside is about six meters high.
In most cases, the height is completely sufficient, but this kid is the exception.
"Yes! I'll be careful, Brother Smoker!" Jack stood at attention, looking serious.
Not bad, this kid.
Smoker grinned.
"Always being like this isn't a solution, it's too oppressive."
He pondered for a moment and proactively reminded, "Boss Shano is a world-class expert in Body Techniques, you should learn from him more, and learn Life Return as soon as possible, that way you can move freely in the cabin in the future."
"Life Return, huh? Got it, Senior Smoker, thank you for the reminder!"
"Mm, that's for later. Now, let's keep going."
Walking through the corridor, Kuina was coming from the opposite direction while wiping her sword, she glanced at Jack: "Hey, newbie, your ability is pretty good, if you have time in the future, spar with me."
Thick-skinned and tough, a good target for testing her Swordsmanship power.
"Sure! Deputy Captain Kuina!" Jack nodded quickly without hesitation.
"Mm."
Kuina nodded satisfactorily, sheathed her sword, and strode away.
"Hey, Jack brat!"
At this time, a voice from Zeff came from the kitchen, "After you tidy up your things, remember to come and help this old man carry some ingredients, there's too much, all need to go to the storage room!"
"No problem! Please wait a moment, I'll be right there, Mr. Zeff!"
"Haha, you agreed so quickly, once you're done moving, the old man will cook some delicacies just for you!"
"Really, Mr. Zeff, I want to eat a cheese beef burger! And fries, and grilled fish! And a salted cream cake, and..."
"That's enough, you're really bold to make so many requests, you brat!"
...
On the open-air Sword Dao arena on the second floor.
Shano held a cup, listening to the commotion coming from the cabin, couldn't help but smile as he sipped his coffee.
A reckless guy has its advantages too.
Whether it's Smoker or Robin, these two latecomers took quite some time to adjust when they first got on the ship, the initial days were even a bit awkward.
But Jack is completely different. This kid is too straightforward, with no cunning, and is sincerely enthusiastic with everyone.
If things continue this way, his speed of integrating into the group might turn out to be the fastest on the ship.
Putting down the coffee cup, he unfolded the newspaper in front of him.
Fresh off the press, it's what Nami just bought. Although now she says she's not concerned about the bounty, but she has developed a habit of immediately buying a newspaper when the News Bird appears, which she can't shake off.
The front-page headline of this issue is…
Shano's gaze moved down, after just one glance, he was immediately stunned, showing a look of shock.
In bold, large font, it was written —
"Breaking! Four Emperors Kaido, left the New World alone, currently appearing in the first half of the Grand Line, specific whereabouts unknown!"