I don't own One Piece only my OC'S Kisho and Aiko.
What the hell is that? Asked Sanji.
Turn the ship around now! Hurry said Kisho.
The Going Merry narrowly avoids getting hit.
Whoa, that was close said Luffy.
That hunk of metal is trying to kill us said Usopp.
Was it a ship? Asks Chopper.
No way! Something that big and heavy shouldn't even be able to float said Nami.
I agree, but this is the Grand Line said Kisho.
Hey, what are you doing? Get out of the way said Luffy.
The frog is hit by the train.
Oh, no, froggy said Luffy,
The train passes by.
It looked like it was spitting out smoke said Chopper.
Granny! Granny! Look, we have pirates said a little girl.
What? Is that true, Chimney? Said a woman.
Okey dokey then, in that case, bring Granny the Transponder Snail said the woman.
It's going to be a big pain if they call for help and the Marines show up said Kisho.
What should we do? Asks Zoro.
Here it is, Granny said Chimney.
Uh... hello? Who is this? Sorry, you got the wrong number! Said the woman.
She's totally drunk said Usopp.
Time skip
Oh, paielle huh? That stuff goes good with boozes said the woman.
Mmm, yummy said Chimney.
My name is Chimney and this is our kitty cat Gonbe said Chimney.
And that's Granny Kokoro said Chimney.
You fellows wouldn't be train robbers, would you? Asks Kokoro.
Uh, we sail under a pirate flag said Kisho.
My name's Monkey D. Luffy and I'm going to be King of the Pirates said Luffy.
Really? Said Chimney.
Yep, said Luffy.
I like you. You're funny said Kokoro.
By the way, Chimney, that thing's a Steamboat, right? Asks Nami.
Seems awfully long to me, can't imagine it getting very far said Nami.
You've probably never seen anything like this, seeing as how it's the only one in the world said Chimney.
It's not a Steamboat, it's a sea train called the Puffing Tom said Chimney.
How does it work? Asked Nami.
Chimney explained how the train works.
Railway? Said Usopp.
If you look closely, you can see tracks below the waves. The train goes the same route every day, taking people from one island to the next. It carries ships and packages and other stuff too said Chimney.
Oh, wow! Funny, we didn't notice it before said Luffy.
No kidding, we ran right into it said Sanji.
You should be more careful. Didn't you see the signal? Said Chimney.
There's a bell ringing and everything said Chimney.
Is that what that thing is for? I thought it was here to welcome us, how are we supposed to know? Said Usopp.
And if we couldn't figure it out then that frog wouldn't get it, would it? Said Luffy.
It was awfully rude of you to hit him. We were going to catch him and cook him, you know said Luffy.
Oh, you saw the frog? That's Yokozuna said Chimney.
He sure was an awesome swimmer said Luffy.
Either way, I wouldn't worry about him. He's pretty tough said Chimney.
In fact, this isn't the first time he's challenged the train and lost. He's really kind of a pain. If you want to see him again, just hang around here. I'm pretty sure he'll pop up said Chimney.
That's why he didn't run? Wow, I thought that frog was just stupid, but it turns out he was just being super manly said Luffy.
Easy for you to say. You don't have to put up with them all the time said Chimney.
I can't even count how many times you've broken the guardrail. I can't even imagine what it's like for the passengers when he slams into the train said Chimney.
That's pretty crazy! Ok, since the frog's a fighter like me, I'm not going to eat them after all said Luffy.
Who would want to eat that gross thing in the first place? Asks Nami.
Anyways after this where are you folks headed off to? The sea train runs to all sorts of places said Kokoro.
There's the town of the Spring Queen, there's a gourmet town or carnival town, they're all fun places go, and if you happen to work for the government, you can take the sea train that's even fancier than the Puffing Tom said Kokoro.
A gourmet town? Said Kisho.
Oh, that's the place, the people we went on that island we're talking about said Usopp/
Hey, you're right said Luffy.
Good then that's the place we're going to said Luffy.
Give it up said Nami.
Thanks, but there's no reason for us to take the train when we have our own ship, we'll just follow the log pose said Nami.
Oh, where's it pointing to? Asks Chimney.
Should be someplace east of here said Nami.
I see. Well, in that case then it's water 7 for sure said Kokoro.
Water 7? said Kisho.
You've heard of its Kisho? said Usopp.
Yeah, that's where I was gonna suggest we go to get the Merry fixed and buy a shipwright. They have the best in the world when it comes to shipbuilding said Kisho.
He's right, they got great shipyards, you might say it's their claim to fame. When it comes to boats, they're first class. They're always coming up with some fancy new technology to build boats for the world government said Kokoro.
Wow, they must have some awesome shipwrights said Luffy.
Some? More like damn near all of them said Kokoro.
Cities like a regular shipwright's convention if I remember right said Kisho.
You hear that? Asked Luffy.
Yeah, said Usopp.
All right, then it's settled we're going to find the best shipwright ever in Water 7 and get him to join our crew said Luffy.
Is that so? In that case, hold on a second. Upsy Daisy said Kokoro.
Where is she going? Asks Luffy.
Don't know said Usopp.
I got a present for you said Kokoro.
This is a map of the city and a reference letter to give to the fellow named Iceberg and I promise you he'll fix your ship up good said Kokoro.
Water Seven is a pretty confusing place. Be sure not to get lost said Kokoro.
You have a big heart, don't you? We really owe you one said Usopp.
We'll be heading back to Water Seven soon, so maybe we'll see you there said Chimney.
Sounds like a plan to me said Kokoro.
And if you like, I can even give you folks a tour of all my favorite drinking holes said Kokoro.
Sounds good. We'll try to keep a lookout for you said Luffy.
It'll take about a week for the log to lock on to the next island, so you'll have plenty of time to do some sightseeing said Kokoro.
Great! Should be fun said Luffy.
Ok Everyone ready? Time to set sail said Luffy.
Thanks again for the map and the reference letter, I'm sure glad we ran into you on the way said Nami.
Have a safe trip said Chimney.
Better keep an eye out for all those government types down there said Kokoro.
Yahoo! Let's go! City of Meat here we come said Luffy.
Did you forget where we're going already? Asks Usopp.
Time skip
What a nice wind said Nami.
We might make it out to Water 7 even faster than I thought said Nami.
I'll be happy either way said Chopper.
Don't worry about finding a shipwright, I got it all under control. I'll get the hottest girl in town, guaranteed said Sanji.
What do I care if the shipwright's hot? I want a huge, manly dude, even bigger than a bear! Sixty feet tall! Said Luffy.
A guy that size couldn't even fit on the ship And who knows how much food he would have to eat said Usopp.
All that matters is that he's good at his job said Zoro.
If you ask me, the real problem is going to be finding someone crazy enough to sail with a crew of pirates said Kisho.
It doesn't matter. I'm just glad we're going to make a new friend said Chopper.
We're lucky we ran into that train station on the way, this map should be a big help said Nami.
All we have to do is follow Kokoro's direction to that Iceberg guy and we're set said Nami.
I see said Nami.
Stupid drunk said Nami.
Whoa, looks like Luffy's art said Chopper.
Ok, let's try to find the shipwright, that looks something like this said Luffy.
If I saw a guy, I'd like that, I'd run said Usopp.
I wouldn't just run, I'd jump into the sea to get away from that freak. But he looked part octopus, so even that might not save me said Sanji.
Don't you have anything better to talk about? Asks Zoro.
OK, everybody, since we're going to be at Water 7 for a whole week, let me give you your allowance said Nami.
Oh, me first. Me first said Chopper.
Give me! Give me said Usopp.
Time skip
Why are you hugging the ship Usopp? Asks Luffy.
I know all the tin plates may not look like much to you, But they bring back some fond memories for me said Usopp.
I almost hate to see him go but it will all be worth it if the Merry can get the repairs she needs said Usopp.
I feel the same way, I'm proud of her battle scars like anyone else. But she's taken a real beating since we've entered the Grand Line. Deck squeaks, and we've got leaks popping up everywhere. Nobody wants to admit it, but if we don't fix this soon, we're as good as sunk said Sanji.
Yeah, but even if we can't get a Shipwright for the crew, we still have plenty of money said Luffy.
We can do more than just fix her. We can power her up too said Luffy.
Oh, then let's get more cannons said Usopp.
Yeah, and a big statue said Luffy.
Again, with the statue? Said Kisho.
Hey, I think we're there said Zoro.
He's right. I can see Water 7 said Kisho.
Alright men, time to row said Luffy.
The wind's enough, don't wear us out before we even get there said Sanji.
Lovely said, Robin.
Whoa said Zoro.
It's exactly like I remember it said Kisho.
Wow said Nami.
Nobody told me it was going to be this cool! Whoa! Check that thing out said Luffy.
I didn't know they made fountains that big said Luffy.
That's nuts! I've never seen anything like it said Usopp.
I thought the sea train was a big deal said Sanji.
Oh wow, that's a lot of water! Do you think it all comes from the ocean? Said Chopper.
That's what it seemed like said Robin.
That's exactly it, it pours out of the top, goes through the canals, and back into the sea said Kisho.
Hey, once we get there, let's have a race through those water slides said Luffy.
Water slides? Said Chopper.
I think I'll pass said Chopper.
Even if that was a water slide. You still can't swim said Zoro.
Oh, good point said Luffy.
By the way Kisho do you know what those numbers mean? Asks Zoro.
Those are the docks said Kisho.
And that's the station up front said Kisho.
Must be the same one Kokoro was talking about, still, I wonder where the harbors are at? Said Nami.
I think they're around back, but I can't really remember said Kisho.
How old were you when you visited here? asks Usopp.
9 said Kisho.
Hey, hold on, said a fisherman.
Pirates shouldn't sail through the front. You've gotta be more discreet. Use the back street entrance over there said the fisherman.
Oh, ok, Thank you said Nami.
Scene change
Awesome, the cities floating. Wonder how it works? Said Luffy.
But everything's flooded everywhere said Chopper.
Aren't all the buildings going to be full of water too? Asks Chopper.
Not at all! The buildings here were built on submerged foundations giving the illusion the city itself is floating on the water said Kisho.
If you look below, the walkway you'll understand what he means said Robin.
You're right said Chopper.
It's like the city is still sitting on stilts said Chopper.
I see! Certainly lives up to its name said Sanji.
Hey, hurry up! Dock the ship said Luffy.
Whoa! Hold on a second! What do you pirates think you're doing here in town? You're not here to plunder, are you? Asks a shop owner.
No, Sir, we're just here to get our ship repaired said Kisho.
Did he just ask that like it's no big deal? Said Usopp.
Well, Water 7's main source of industry is their shipyards and pirate's business is as good as anyone's said Kisho.
In that case, there's a little cape just up ahead, anchor your ship over there for now said the shop owner.
Ok said Nami.
Thanks for your help said Luffy.
They keep waving us off said Usopp.
Of course, they do! We're flying a pirate flag said Zoro.
Scene change
Hmm, should be ok to anchor here, right? Said Usopp.
Can't see why not. It's certainly far enough from the city said Sanji.
Works for me, furrow the sails said Luffy.
Zoro tugs on a rope connecting to the sails and the mast snaps.
Are you trying to break the ship? Said Usopp.
No! All I did was pull the rope like I normally do said Zoro.
Holy crap. If the Merry's falling apart this easy, we're lucky we made it here at all said Zoro.
With the Merry's condition we might be here more than a week said Kisho.
By the way, they're not scared of pirates here, are they? What do you think? That's kind of strange said Nami.
It's cause we're shipyard customers just like anyone else said Zoro.
Stop yapping and start fixing the ship already said Usopp.
The shipwrights here really don't discriminate, to them business is business said Kisho.
They probably aren't concerned about pirates because they have enough security to handle them if they misbehave said Robin.
There's plenty of Marines here, too. The Marines give the shipyards here at Water Seven a lot of business said Kisho.
Comes with the territory huh? Said Sanji.
I don't think that'll be a problem since we're paying customers at all said Sanji.
Sanji's right! As long as we keep a low profile, we shouldn't have any problems with the Marines, or the locals said Kisho.
I guess so said Usopp.
Well, that settles it, see you later said Usopp and Luffy.
Hold on one minute, you two said Nami.
I need you two to come with me and take care of some business said Nami.
What business? Asks Usopp.
First off, we're going to take Kokoro's reference letter to this Iceberg guy, assuming we can find him said Nami.
Hopefully, he'll be able to take care of the Merry's repairs for us. After that, we'll have to find a place where we can trade in our gold for some beri's said Nami.
Okey dokey works for me! So, what are we waiting for? Said Luffy.
Let's go to Water 7 said Luffy.
Ok, but aren't you forgetting the gold? Said Nami.
Zoro tried to fix the mast before we get back said Ussop.
Be careful out there, Nami sweet said Sanji.
Aw! Looks like I missed my chance to go with them said Chopper.
You could go with me later if you'd like said Robin.
Really. Can we go to a bookstore? Said Chopper.
Yes, of course said Robin.
Well I'm off said Kisho.
Where are you going? Asks Zoro.
To take a trip down memory lane and do some shopping said Kisho.
Later said Kisho.
Is it wise to let him go off by himself? Asks Robin.
Kisho can take care of himself said Zoro.
Yeah, he's a swordsman and we're surrounded by the element Kisho can control said Sanji.
That and he's one of our best fighters said Zoro.
That's true said Chopper.
But still said, Robin.
Don't worry he'll be fine said Sanji.
Scene change
Kisho makes it to the rental bull shop.
Excuse me I'd like to rent a Yagara said Kisho.
Oh, sure said a man.
The man sets him with a Yagara.
That'll be 1000 berries for 1 two passengers Yagara said the man.
The price certainly has gone up said Kisho.
Oh, you've been here before, have you? I should have figured since you knew what a bull was. Are you new in town? asks the man.
No, I'm just passing through with my crew we're actually here to get our ship repaired said Kisho.
Oh, then you want Galley-La they're the best in town said the man.
Are they headed up by a man named Iceberg? asks Kisho.
Yep, he's the president of the company and he's also our beloved Mayor said the man.
I see. Which dock is there's? Asks Kisho.
Dock one said the man.
Thanks said Kisho.
Oh, do you have a map of Water 7 it has been quite a while since I was here last said Kisho.
Sure, here you go said the man.
Thanks again said Kisho.
Bye now! Thanks for your business and have a safe trip said the man.
Kisho makes it to the shopping district and does some shopping.
Time skip
I wonder if Nami and others have traded in the gold yet? said Kisho.
Maybe I should meet up with them said Kisho.
What's this Watergate thing? Asks Luffy.
It's that tower right ahead of you said Kisho.
Kisho said Usopp.
Hey, guys said Kisho.
I see you did some shopping said Nami.
Sure did and I see you still haven't traded in the gold said Kisho.
We're on our way to do that now said Nami.
Attention everyone said a woman.
The elevator is ready to go. Bulls and riders enter now. Proceed in an orderly fashion, please said the woman.
All aboard for Shipbuilding Island and Downtown Water 7 said the woman.
Passengers should enter quickly. The gate will be closing in only one minute said the woman.
Something crazy is going to happen. I just know it said Luffy.
The gate closed! It's starting said Luffy.
Whoa! We're going up, we're going up, we're going up said Usopp.
I see first you go in, the gate shuts, the water fills the elevator, and then everybody floats to the top said Nami.
Exactly and then they let the water back out so people can go down and so the next group can come up said Kisho.
I still don't get it, but it sure is awesome said Luffy.
They really do use water for everything here said Nami.
We made it said Luffy.
So this is the best shipyard in the whole world, huh? Said Luffy.
It's even fancier than the rest of the town said Luffy.
It's got a lot more ground to work with than the residential district, that's for sure said Usopp.
Everything's huge. So cool said Luffy.
Of course, it's cool. This place is the best said Usopp.
It's great seeing the fountain up close. It really is beautiful, isn't it? Said Nami.
There's a bunch of people over there said Ussop.
Think something's going on at the shipyard? Asks Usopp.
Let's go check it out said Luffy.
Go Yagara said Luffy.
Hey, Mister what's this crowd about? Asks Luffy.
It was just some boneheaded pirates trying to pick a fight with the shipwrights again said the man.
You know, it happens all the time said the man.
But our guys send them packing like always said the man.
Those pirates will never learn their lesson said the man.
Whoa, that's nuts! The shipwrights can beat up pirates said Luffy.
Ah, you must be tourists, huh? The shipwrights are well humph... They're like celebrities to us said the man.
In fact, you might say that this crowd is their fan club said the man.
We're always watching the Galley-La Company said the man.
They're strong, they're skilled and they're the pride of every citizen in Water 7 said the man.
Wow, I can't wait to meet them said Luffy.
Hey, Luffy. Let's hurry up and get the gold traded in, ok said Nami.
This is fun, but it can wait till later said Nami.
Sir, do you happen to know where we can trade in our treasure? asks Kisho.
Sure do said the man.
Scene change
This is the place said Kisho.
Scene change
Hey, whatever you want. Make it quick. We're kind of busy right now, said a Teller.
We need to cash in our stuff said Luffy.
How much do you think it's worth? Asks Luffy.
The four are escorted to the VIP room.
Wow, comfy said Luffy.
After we cash in our gold, we gotta get one of these for the Merry. They could bounce on this all day said Usopp.
A man examines the gold.
Hey, you're not saying anything. Don't tell me you think this stuff is fake said Usopp.
No far from it. I've been an appraiser for 25 years, so I'd know said the man.
This treasure its values at... Said the man.
100 million Beri's!? Said Luffy.
Pipe down, stupid. You want the whole city to know how much cash we're running around with? Said Kisho.
They're really gonna give us that much money, Mr.? Asks Luffy.
Play it cool, Luffy. You gotta at least think like a professional said Ussop.
That may sound like a lot, but it's certainly what it's worth. It has historical value and high purity said the man.
With 100 million, we can make the Merry even better than before said Luffy.
No kidding, and we'll have plenty to spare said Usopp.
Then I'll spend the rest on a big statue to put on the deck said Luffy.
Nope. No, we won't said Usopp.
That's wonderful. I'm glad to accept the amount said the man.
Now I need your thumbprint and signature here said the man.
After that, I'll prepare your money lickity split said the man.
You can have both of my thumbs if you want them said Luffy.
Mine too said Usopp.
The more thumbs the better, right? Said Usopp.
They got to put their thumbs down, but Nami puts her leg down.
Uh, what's up? Giving em a toeprint? Asks Luffy.
Before we sign anything, there are three things I'd like to say, Mr. Appraiser said Nami.
First, I forgot to mention this, but he's got a 100 million bounty on his head and the guy behind us also has a 100 million bounty on his plus he's a master swordsman said Nami.
Second, I don't accept the appraisal you gave us. Third, if you try to lie to us again, It'll be the last lie you ever tell, you got that? said Nami.
So, care to tell us the real value of the gold? asks Kisho.
Please forgive me said the appraiser.
300 million? This is like a dream come true said Usopp.
Skypiea paid off after all! I never thought I'd see the day. You know, I always wanted to be filthy rich said Nami.
It's our money too! Said the boys.
Scene change
I'm not really comfortable having all this money in one place, you guys said Usopp.
It's scary. I mean, what if I trip it and it all falls out or something? Said Usopp.
That was great! You sure were scary back there Nami said Luffy.
I think he was more afraid of Kisho's threat said Nami.
I estimated 300 million from the start, but I figured he wouldn't give it up easy said Nami.
That was my thought as well. The guy probably hasn't seen so much gold in his life said Kisho.
You really gotta work on your game face said Nami.
Good thing we were there said Nami.
No kidding said Kisho.
Cut it out, you're making me nervous swinging that around said Usopp.
What doesn't make you nervous, Usopp? Said Kisho.
Well, whatever we got our money now, and that's what matters said Luffy.
Ah, you dropped it said the three.
Don't let it fall in the river said Usopp.
Luffy retrieved the suitcase with her arm and Nami and Usopp fell into the river.
Whew, that would have been bad if the money got wet, huh? Said Luffy.
The trio beat him up.
I'm sorry said Luffy.
Very sorry, so please don't break my face anymore said Luffy.
Scene change
I don't know Nami, maybe we should take the money back to the ship after all said Usopp.
That would be a complete waste of time. The shipyard is right around the corner said Nami.
Come on, you don't have to ride so far away. Let me play with the money said Luffy.
Anyway, we'll probably head back to the Merry soon enough. After we meet with the shipwrights, I'm sure they'll need to look at the damages to give us a quote said Nami.
From what I've been able to gather, Galley-la has the best shipwrights in town, if anyone can repair the Merry it's them said Kisho.
I didn't think of it that way said Ussop.
I guess I can watch the money till then said Usopp.
I've just never carried so much cash at once, that's all said Ussop.
I don't know how to handle it said Usopp.
Well, that's only natural said Kisho
Just don't flail it around and throw it in any rivers and you'll be fine said Nami.
Scene change
Right, back to the shipyard said Luffy.
And it looks like the crowds cleared out too said Kisho.
Well, that's good. We have enough to deal with without the Shipwright Fanclub getting in the way said Ussop.
All we gotta do is find that ice guy said Luffy.
Wait, what's his name again? Asks Luffy.
It's Iceburg said Kisho.
Oh, now I remember Ice Pops said Luffy.
The old lady back at the train station said that's who we needed to talk to but now that I think about it, we don't know anything about him, do we? Said Usopp.
Well, it's the only lead we've got said Nami.
I don't even know how this place works. Is it ok just to walk in? Said Usopp.
That's what I'm doing said Luffy.
Not again said both.
As Luffy goes to cross, someone stops him.
Hold it right there said a man.
You've got a lot of guts just waltzing in like that said a second.
Don't we take a step over here, then we can talk said the man.
Don't worry, it's not personal. Your outsiders is all said the second man.
So, you're not allowed inside the plant said the man.
The men cross over the fence.
All right, Champ, what brings you to the docks today? Asks the man.
Come on, Usopp I know it's you said Luffy.
I'm right here, Luffy said Usopp.
Idiot said Usopp.
Oh, now that I look at it, his nose is square said Nami.
That means he's square Usopp awesome said Luffy.
I'm the only Usopp, Stop it said Usopp.
We came to speak to Iceburg said Kisho.
Hmm, is that so? Are you customers? asks the second man.
Nami show him the reference letter said Kisho.
Nami hands the man the letter and he reads it.
Oh, that's nifty. Not every day youngsters come here with letters of introduction from Granny Kokoro said the man.
Hold on, how old are you? Asks Luffy.
I'm 23 and he's 19 ,Why do you ask? Said the man.
You know, for a guy who's hardly any older than us you sure do talk like an old man said Usopp.
I get that a lot said the man.
So do you know Iceburg or did we come to the wrong place? Asks Nami.
Well, of course, we know Iceburg. I'd say everyone knows him seeing as he's the mayor of the city and all said the second man.
Yeah the guy at full rent shop mentioned that said Kisho.
Wow, Ice Pops is an important guy, huh? Said Luffy.
Darn skippy he is. He's also the president of our Galley-la Company And the manager of the sea train on top of that said the man.
I didn't know he was such a big deal said Usopp.
That feeling you weren't from around here. Iceburg is pretty famous in these parts said the young man.
But do you know where we can find him? Asks Kisho.
Hmm, that's the question, isn't it? He keeps pretty busy, of course. Hunting him down can be a chore sometimes, said the man.
But you work for him, right? Can't you get in touch somehow? Asks Nami.
I suppose I could, but it seems like you're in a hurry to get this done said the second man.
Not exactly, but... said Nami.
It's fine, I understand said the second man.
You're itching to have your ship looked at, right? Where did you anchor it? Asks the man.
It's over by the Rocky Cape said Usopp.
You can't miss it; it's got a sheep figurehead said Kisho.
Alrighty then. I'll skedaddle over there real quick said the man.
If I take a gander at your ship beforehand, you can start talking costs with Iceburg right away said the man.
As I said, he's very busy. I'm sure he'll be grateful as well said the man.
Wait, Skedaddle. Like how? Asks Usopp.
On a Yagara or what? Asks Usopp.
I thought we were trying to save time said the man.
If you folks can hang tight for 10 minutes, I should be back in two shakes of a lamb's tail said the man.
Just 10 minutes? Said Kisho.
That's right said the man.
Or your money back said the man.
The guy takes off.
Whoa said Luffy.
He's fast said Usopp.
Whoa, he flew said Luffy.
Wait, where is he going? If he jumps off the edge, he'll... said Nami.
So cool said Luffy.
I'll say said Kisho.
Yeah, but is he gonna be, ok? Asks Ussop.
Don't worry, he's always soaring through town said a second man.
They call him the mountain wind said the man.
If you didn't know, he's the Galley-la company's dock one carpentry informant, Kaku said the man.
And Aiko here is pretty much a jack of all trades when comes to shipbuilding said the man.
Geez, that was a big surprise said Usopp.
I've never seen someone jump that far before said Luffy.
Well, my Craftsman are the best in the business for a reason said the man.
Who is this guy? Whispers Luffy.
Don't ask me said Usopp.
Extraordinary ships are not born from ordinary circumstances. They require a nearly superhuman level of skill. By the way, Kalifa said the man.
I've already finished the background checks said Kalifa.
The one in the middle is Straw Hat Luffy, his crew also includes pirate hunter Zoro, Nico Robin, and Kisho the son of warlord Hawkeyes Mihawk and Red-haired Shanks said Kalifa.
Their combined bounty is over 300 million said Kalifa.
They have four other members without posted bounties and Their crew was formed in the East Blue said Kalifa.
Named after their captain, they are known simply as the Straw Hat Pirates said Kalifa.
I see welcome. My name is Iceburg aid Iceburg.
I'm the boss here. And this is a mouse I just picked up his name is, let's see... said Iceburg.
Tyrannosaurus said Iceburg.
I'll need some rodent food and a cage said Iceburg.
I've already taken care of that, Sir said Kalifa.
Wow, amazing work Kalifa said Iceburg.
Just doing my job said Kalifa.
Kalifa reads Iceburg's schedule to him.
I don't wanna said Iceburg.
Very well then, I'll cancel everything for you said Kalifa.
Hold on, you're not serious, are you!? Said Usopp.
What's the point of having power if I don't get to do what I want? Asks Iceburg.
But that's how you run things. You gotta be the worst mayor in the world said Usopp.
Yeah, Pops that pretty lazy said Luffy.
Hold on, are you sure this is the guy the old lady was talking about? Asks Luffy.
Uh-huh. He's the guy, all right said Nami.
Kalifa then beats the straw hats up with her leg, causing Usopp to drop one of the suitcases of money.
What's the big deal, lady? Asks Luffy.
That was scary said Nami.
I won't stand here and let you And to let you insolent louts disrespect, One of the world's leading ship engineers said Kalifa.
Pardon me, I get a bit carried away from time to time said Kalifa.
Still, Iceburg is a respected figure here in Water 7, so try to show some courtesy said Kalifa.
We meant no disrespect, ma'am said Kisho.
Yes, please don't provoke Kalifa, when she lashes out in anger her aim sucks said Iceburg.
We might have hurt his feeling, but you hurt his face said Usopp.
You're way meaner than us said Luffy.
Pipe down you two said Kisho.
Anyway, now that's all that's over with your Iceburg, the man we're looking for said Nami.
Here we brought a letter of introduction for you to look at said Nami.
From Granny Kokoro? Take a look at their ship, it says said Iceburg.
He rips up the letter.
Are you serious? There has to be something we can do to change your mind said Nami.
If money is the issue, we can pay said Nami.
If you're really the best, then you've got to be the one to fix our Merry said Luffy.
Come on, we're begging said Luffy.
Ok said Iceburg.
That's it!? Said Usopp.
You don't need to think about it? Said Usopp.
Nope said Iceburg.
That was easy said Kisho.
Then why did you tear up the letter? Asks Usopp.
The lipstick mark was creeping me out. Even so, Granny Kokoro and I have been drinking buddies for years. Well, and since Kaku has already gone to make an assessment for you It would seem like a waste to turn you down now, wouldn't you say? Said Iceburg.
Besides, it's not like I have anything better to do said Iceburg.
Let me show you around the factory. Sound good? Said Iceburg.
Sweet. Bring it on said Luffy.
Come along with me then said Kalifa.
Did he seriously cancel all of his meetings just to give us a tour? Asks Usopp.
It would seem so said Kisho.
You gotta let me sit on all the cool ships, ok? Said Luffy.
They hear Usopp scream.
What's wrong, Usopp? Come on said Nami.
The money disappeared said Usopp.
Nami freaks out.
Did you drop it somewhere? Asks Nami.
I don't know said Usopp.
Hey, over there said Kisho.
Hey, who are you? Why are you taking our money? I mean, give it back said Usopp.
We need it, you jerks! Do you hear me? Said Usopp.
Thanks for the cash, said a man.
Give us our money back said Usopp.
Come back said Usopp.
That was easy, said a man.
You won't get away with this said Usopp.
That looks like the Franky Family said Iceburg.
Hey, those are our bags said Luffy.
How'd they get them? Said Luffy.
Money. My money said Nami.
Is that? Said Iceburg.
Yes, it's Paulie said Kalifa.
The debt collectors are after him again said Kalifa.
It was really nice of you to lend us the 200 million berries like that said a man.
Cowards, I'm gotta make you pay said Usopp.
Why did you give our money to those guys? Asks Luffy.
What do you take me for? I didn't give those jerks anything! They stole it said Usopp.
What? Said Luffy.
Kisho, do you think you can use the water to stop them? Asks Nami.
I could, but I risk turning them over and sinking the money said Kisho.
Come on you gotta have a move that won't sink them said Luffy.
Uh, give me a second said Kisho.
Wait a minute what about Water Wall? asks Usopp.
It's worth a try although I don't usually do this technique from this far away said Kisho.
Kisho gets ready to do the move and is about to execute it when someone jumps into one of the thieves' boats from the bridge. He uses ropes from his sleeves to grab the two thieves, pull them out of the boats, and smash their heads together. He retracts the ropes and lands in a boat.
Incredible said Kisho.
That was close. Those shipwrights of yours have got some pretty fancy moves said Usopp.
That they do said Iceburg.
Hey buddy, thanks for the help! I was starting to think we'd never see our money! Shouts Usopp.
You've gotta be kidding me said Kisho.
Hey, come back here said Usopp.
I'll take care of this said Luffy.
Jerk stealing our stuff said Luffy.
Luffy is stopped by another one of the shipwrights with a bird on his shoulder.
I'll get your money back said the bird.
Huh? Wait, a pigeon? Said Luffy.
Time skip
The shipwright brings the other shipwright and the money back.
Looks like they're back, said Iceburg.
That's great. I'm glad things worked out for you Usopp said Luffy.
Worked out for me? That 200 million was for ship repairs remember? Said Usopp.
That's right. And all you did was sit there like a fool while it nearly got carried away said Nami.
I know, but the pigeon said he'd handle it said Luffy.
Well, that was embarrassing said Iceburg.
Rest assured; we will deal with our employee appropriately said Iceburg.
I suggest making him take money management classes said Kisho.
A good suggestion Kalifa said Iceburg.
I will look into it, Sir said Kalifa.
But allow us to handle this from here so there's no bad blood between you said Iceburg.
Although Paulie's behavior was reprehensible It was fortunate, he saved your money from the Franky family said Kalifa.
I guess you could look at it that way said Nami.
So, who is this Franky family? Asks Kisho.
Do they rob from everyone they run into or just us? Asks Nami.
They're a local group of ship dismantlers said Aiko.
You mean they're workmen? I don't know about you, but I'd never hire a team that looks like that said Nami.
Indeed, but they're not just ship dismantlers, they're also bounty hunters. Every time they find out pirates are in town; they cause quite a ruckus. To put it simply, they're just public nuisance said Kalifa.
Not only do they collect bounties on the pirates they Defeat. They also take their ships. After that, they dismantled them and sell whatever parts they can on the open market. It may seem underhanded, but for them, it's good business said Iceburg.
What a bunch of jerkwads! It's like they're trying to dismantle the whole pirate lifestyle said Usopp.
Well, if they catch you, they will certainly bleed you dry said Iceburg.
I don't know. Those guys looked too weak to do anything to us said Luffy.
The men you saw were underlings. Franky, the leader of the group, is not nearly as harmless. If I were you, I would avoid him at any cost said Aiko.
Here he is Iceburg, do with him what you will said the pigeon.
I'm here, you can let go said Paulie.
Excellent work as always, Lucci said Iceburg.
Ah, it is talking said Luffy.
Tell the nice people you're sorry said the pigeon.
That pigeon really had it out for that dude, doesn't he? Said Luffy.
So the bird talks and the guy in the hat doesn't? Anyway, I'm just glad we got all our money back said Usopp.
Oh, so these belong to you, huh? Good thing I was around said, Paulie.
Yeah. Thanks a lot, said Luffy.
If you want to thank me, give me 10% said Paulie.
Lucci hits Paulie with a hammer.
Again, I'm quite sorry said the pigeon.
This imbecile is addicted to gambling, you see. He's racked up such a massive debt, it's made him lose sight of everything but greed said the pigeon.
I don't care about him. I want to know why you're talking said Luffy.
I've had about enough of you running your mouth, Lucci. This will shut you up said Paulie.
Rope action: Bowline Knot said Paulie.
Punishment Hook, Line and Sinker said Paulie.
Is he ok? Asks Nami.
Whoa, check it out! I thought he landed on his head, but he stopped himself with his arm said Usopp.
Not only that, but he dug his hand into the pavement said Kisho.
What does he have fingers of steel or something? Asks Usopp.
These guys are just shipwrights, what do they need all these crazy powers for? Ask Usopp.
Hey, you with the goggles on your head said Luffy.
Huh? Said Paulie.
Listen, man, think about this for a second, that guy wasn't saying all that mean stuff. It was the pigeon said Luffy.
A bird can say whatever it wants. Actions speak louder than words and Lucci is the one who hit me said Paulie.
But the pigeon made him hit you because he's too much of a coward to do it himself said Luffy.
Hey, pigeon, get down here and fight your own fights said Luffy.
Say something said Luffy.
The pigeon says something.
Oh, you want some more? Said Paulie.
I'll take you on any time said Paulie.
Enough Paulie said Iceburg.
Please excuse us for all the fuss. I'm Rob Lu... I mean my name's Hattori and this Rob Lucci. We both welcome you to the Galley-la Factory said Hattori.
Hold on. The pigeon almost introduced himself as that guy didn't he? Said Nami.
Cool. This is a ventriloquism act, isn't it? Said Nami.
Really? You are the coolest trash-talking pigeon ever said Luffy.
Even I couldn't tell it was you and I'm usually pretty sharp said Usopp.
No, please. It's really nothing special at all said Hattori.
He's just a weirdo who doesn't know how to talk to people on his own said Paulie.
Hold on a second, what does that woman think she's doing? Said Paulie.
Huh? Said Nami.
What do you mean? Asks Nami.
Have you no shame? Asks Paulie.
Huh? Said Nami.
Don't play dumb with me, you harlot! I could see way too much leg said Paulie.
Cover up and show a little decency, will you? This dock is a man's workplace, you know said Paulie.
Now, Paulie, let's calm down. said Kalifa.
You too Kalifa! How many times have I told you those clothes of yours are not appropriate said Paulie.
If you wanna look professional, you should wear pants or at least an ankle-length skirt said Paulie.
This guy's got issues said Usopp.
Yep, said Kisho.
He's serious, isn't he? Said Nami.
Sure, seems like it said Kisho.
Enough of that. Let's open the gate and start the tour already said Iceburg.
That's just about the biggest door I've ever seen said Usopp.
And whoa, you have to open that thing by hand? Said Usopp.
Wait, those two can open that on their own, right? Said Usopp.
Wow, I guess they can said Usopp.
While each dock only has six foremen and despite their peculiarities, these two are both talented enough to hold a position at Dock 1. Kaku, who you met earlier is a foreman too and Aiko here is as well. In a place like this, talent is the only thing that matters said Iceburg.
So even if they're a bit strange, we don't mind said Iceburg.
They are pretty weird though said Luffy.
Ha! We can go in now said Usopp.
Remember to keep a close eye on your money. Not that I'm saying we have thieves inside mind you said Iceburg.
Yeah, I'm really sorry you got dragged into that mess. I should have known better said Usopp.
Luffy wait said Usopp.
Huh? Said Luffy.
Do a better job of protecting me next time around said Usopp.
Ok, no problem said Luffy.
I gotcha said Luffy.
I'm worried said Nami.
No kidding said Kisho.
I gotcha said Luffy.
Dock One employs the strongest workers of the Galley-La Company. We take on our most difficult requests here. Come on, let's take a look inside said Iceburg
Whoaaaa! It's super huge said Lucy.
I knew it was going to be awesome, but it even better up close said Luffy.
No kidding said Usopp.
Yeah said Nami.
Incredible said Kisho.
Ooh, look over there. They're building a big galleon said Ussop.
I wonder who it's for said Ussop.
Wow, they've got a full force working here said Nami.
Hey, you guys see that iceburg's here said a shipwright.
Hey, look sharp for the boss everyone, said another.
The workers greet Iceburg.
I guess ice pops is pretty popular around here huh? said Lucy.
In a place where skill is everything, it's only natural that he shines. It's interesting, although shipbuilding has always been a thriving business, before Iceburg's time, it was divided between 7 competing companies. Regardless, when he showed up, there was something about his talent that united everyone in the city. With so many employees flocking to him, it wasn't long before he made the seven companies into one and five years ago, Galley-la was born said Kalifa.
His passion for shipbuilding has never diminished and neither has the respect that the craftsmen show for him. The people here take pride in their work, but they Don't bow down to anyone, that goes for pirates and marine officers alike said Kalifa.
Hey buddy, I hear you're a pretty good shipwright. How would you feel about joining my crew? Said Luffy.
Sound like fun? Said Luffy
What the hell are you trying to pull here, kid? Yells Paulie.
You insolent little rat said Kalifa.
Now now he was trying to pay him a compliment said Nami.
He doesn't know any better said Usopp.
Does that mean you sailed all the way to Water 7 without any shipwrights on your crew? Asks Aiko.
We did said Kisho.
Yeah, that's one of the reasons why we're here said Luffy.
We need to have our ship repaired, but we're looking for a new crew member too said Luffy.
We certainly have plenty of shipwrights to go around, but I'm wondering if any of them would join a pirate ship said Iceburg.
While if you find someone who agrees to go with you, I won't get in the way said Iceburg.
Wow, you really mean it? I see why people like you said Luffy.
My offer still stands, you know said Luffy.
Well, I probably shouldn't I am the mayor said Iceburg.
So what? Said Luffy.
By the way, Kalifa mentioned earlier that Nico Robin was a member of your crew, Is that correct? Asks Iceburg.
Sure is. She's nice to have around because she's so smart said Luffy.
What's up there's not something wrong with her is there? Asks Luffy.
Oh no said Iceburg.
So anyway, it's ok if I check out that ship up close, right? Said Luffy.
Of course, I wouldn't mind at all said Iceburg.
Thanks, said Luffy.
Kaku comes back from inspecting the Going Merry.
Kaku, where'd you run off to? Asks Paulie.
An assessment said Kaku.
Wow, you are fast! So I take it you check the ship said Nami.
That I did, missy said Kaku.
Oh, that's a coincidence. We were wondering where you were said, Kaku.
They told me why they're here said Iceburg.
How is the Going Merry? asks Kisho.
About that... said, Kaku.
Luffy get down here! Said Nami.
Ok! Be right there! said Luffy.
Luffy jumps down.
Did something happen to Usopp? asks Luffy.
Well, he was looking at the cannons over there a second ago said Nami.
But... said Nami.
Maybe he wandered off to another part of the shipyard said Kisho.
Hey you there, These bags are yours, aren't they? Asks a shipwright.
Usopp was supposed to be taking care of those said Nami.
But yeah, they're ours said Nami.
Thanks buddy said Luffy.
I can't believe that idiot wandering off at a time like this said Nami.
And to leave our precious money alone like that said Nami.
Your money? Said the shipwright.
Yeah, those bags you found have 200 million berries in them said Luffy.
Funny kid. You wish said the shipwright.
So how much do you take the repairs are going to cost? Asks Luffy.
We got plenty of money to spend said Luffy.
And no price is too high for our Merry said Luffy.
And while you're at it, why don't you make her stronger, faster, and tough as nails said Luffy.
And of course decked out with cannons said Luffy.
I'd like some pretty engravings or some kind of decoration along the hull said Nami.
Also, can you guys renovate the inside? Asks Nami.
Oh, and a big statue too, and when I say big, I mean huge, K said Luffy.
Not so fast said Kaku.
That ship of yours, she's gone on some really extraordinary adventures, hasn't she? Said Kaku.
Yeah, you bet. We've done it all said Luffy.
A while back we flew in the sky and then fell back down. We climbed a big mountain too said Luffy.
So, you gotta work extra hard to fix her up good, ok said Luffy.
You don't think I'm lying, do you? Said Luffy.
That's not the issue said Kaku.
Her battle scars are far worse than you think said Kaku.
So you're saying it's gonna take you a long time to fix her? Said Nami.
No, ma'am, It's not about the time. It's not about skill either said Kaku.
Guys, I think he's trying to say that the Merry can't be fixed said Kisho.
He's right, no one can fix her, not even us said Kaku.
So that means the keel is damaged, huh? Said Paulie.
That's right. It looks like it's taken a real wallop said Kaku.
No way. We've gone everywhere without any problems until now said Nami.