Chapter 173: Arrival Once More! Water Seven
As the grand auction gradually heated up.
Lotte and his group's ship was steadily advancing toward Water Seven.
After all, he had never stopped thinking about his own ship.
He originally planned to retrieve that pirate ship right after leaving the God Valley battle.
But then he encountered Imu, which completely derailed his original plan. The ship had to be left in Water Seven.
Fortunately, regarding this matter.
He had already informed Olvia long ago. The ship Tom built should still be safely stored in Water Seven.
Lotte had only left it there as a precaution.
Otherwise, he could have simply had Olvia take the pirate ship away.
Ten short years passed in the blink of an eye.
Water Seven's reputation was renowned worldwide.
Among them, the most famous shipbuilder was now the world's number one shipwright, Tom.
And his workshop.
Along the way, Lotte and the others also gathered quite a bit of maritime intelligence.
"It's said that when that auction begins in just a few days, not only pirates but the World Government will also send people to attend."
Olvia flipped through the intelligence in her hand.
She raised her head, looking toward Lotte with a grave expression as she spoke.
The World Government was now their unequivocal enemy. Since they were getting involved in the auction this time.
Should they strike first?
Hearing Olvia's report.
Lotte also narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke calmly.
"No need to clash with the World Government right now. If they want to attend, let them attend. Of course, if they dare interfere with our plan."
"Then they will undoubtedly have only one path—death!"
For Lotte.
He didn't care how many people would die because of this.
Whether it was CP agents or Marines.
To Lotte, their deaths were simply the necessary price on the path to overthrowing the World Government.
Though he didn't like senseless killing, he also wasn't some saint.
Olvia nodded in understanding.
Soon.
With the ship's continued sailing.
The massive Water Seven gradually came into view.
Kozuki Oden couldn't help but point at the enormous water city and exclaim in surprise.
"This is the so-called Water Seven?!"
"In terms of the sheer number of ships, Wano really can't compare!"
Olvia rolled her eyes helplessly.
"Wano is, after all, just the Country of Samurai. Though it's coastal, the environment is far too harsh. How could they cultivate any decent shipwrights in such conditions?"
"Water Seven is the strongest shipbuilding place in the entire world!"
Kozuki Oden was even more amazed upon hearing this.
If he had stayed holed up in Wano, he never would have seen such things.
He now felt even more grateful for his decision back then—otherwise, he would probably still be living in that stubborn place in Wano.
Though Izou said nothing.
When his gaze fell on the numerous ships coming and going.
And he saw the curiosity on Kozuki Oden's face—something rarely seen in Wano—he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Was Wano's isolation policy really a mistake?
In the past, Izou from Wano would never have had such thoughts. But now, having witnessed so much, he had to admit.
Compared to the vast sea.
Wano's tiny territory was nothing at all!
The group gradually docked at the port. They could see numerous pedestrians relying on small boats to travel or strolling across the many bridges.
Lotte had already instructed everyone to disguise themselves.
Even Lotte used his transformation technique to change his appearance into a middle-aged man.
After all, the World Government now had information on him. Continuing to use that mask would probably just invite trouble.
Though Lotte wasn't afraid of trouble.
If a fight broke out in Water Seven and accidentally destroyed the place, that would be a problem.
"You lot can move freely around Water Seven from now on. Just keep an eye on Kozuki Oden— if he causes any trouble, handle it yourselves."
"As for Olvia, you'll come with me."
"There are some matters that will be easier to explain with you around, and your observation skills might help spot something."
Hearing this.
Olvia nodded without hesitation.
She then transformed into a white cat and perched on Lotte's shoulder.
Seeing this scene, Toki's eyes dimmed slightly. So there really was no place for her in his eyes?
Just as she felt a pang of loss in her heart.
She suddenly heard a sentence Lotte deliberately left for her before leaving.
"Toki, once I'm done handling the pirate ship matters."
"We'll go explore this city together. For me, Water Seven after ten years is also a place worth revisiting."
Hearing this.
Toki couldn't help but lift her head, showing surprise.
Then the corners of her mouth curved upward into a smile.
"Got it."
....
"Olvia, you're not angry, are you?"
Lotte strolled along the street and suddenly turned into an empty alley.
He looked helplessly at the white cat on his shoulder and spoke.
The white cat on his shoulder simply lifted her head proudly.
"That little girl isn't worth my jealousy. Since you like her, sir, that's the best arrangement."
Hearing this, Lotte's mouth twitched.
This was still called not being angry?
She was clearly jealous, but he didn't know what to do for a moment.
After all, though he possessed such immense power.
His experience in this area was completely blank.
Lotte sighed helplessly. This was his own doing—looks like he'd have to put more effort into this aspect later.
The Voice of All Things might be useful.
But Lotte didn't want to use such a divine power on the two of them.
This was something he had to face himself.
As he walked.
The white cat lay on the safe shoulder and showed a slight smile.
Actually, she didn't really have any malice toward Toki. After all, for a man as strong as sir, it was only natural to have more than one woman following him.
She was just a little unhappy.
The feeling of something she waited ten years for being easily shared wasn't pleasant.
A little jealousy in exchange for sir's attention didn't seem so bad.