In the East Blue, a pirate ship sailed.
This was a fast sailing ship with a gaff rig on the mizzenmast, a central rudder at the stern, and a sheep's head figurehead at the bow.
The most eye-catching feature was the main sail, which bore a pirate flag depicting a skull wearing a straw hat.
After acquiring a proper pirate ship, Usopp, with his talent for drawing, had also painted the Straw Hat Pirates' flag.
Seeing the crew's official pirate flag, Luffy smiled with immense joy. Sitting in his special seat, on the sheep's head at the bow, Luffy would occasionally turn back to look at their pirate crew's flag.
Meanwhile, Ruen, relying on his now strong physique, continued to methodically enhance his Conqueror's Haki and physical body using his Born of the Sea (Super Gold) and Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple) abilities, after tormenting Luffy and Zoro with training plans for two days.
With a proper pirate ship, there were also storage facilities to stock meat, eliminating the need to subsist on just apples during voyages as before.
Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple) could also continuously function, enhancing Ruen's physique.
"Hoo! Hiss!"
Ruen, who had just finished swimming, was now lying on a reclining chair inside the ship's cabin on the second floor, feeling the energy of the sea in the air.
Sailing on the open sea, even within the cabin, one could feel the ubiquitous sea energy, digesting the capacity enhanced by Born of the Sea (Super Gold), continuously strengthening his Conqueror's Haki.
Ruen's body was also digesting food, providing nourishment for the enhancement of Ruen's physique through Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple).
Nami, sitting at a table not far from Ruen, was drawing a sea chart, occasionally glancing at Ruen, then smiling slightly before resuming her map drawing.
Ruen would sometimes open his eyes, looking at Nami, and the specially prepared drink Nami had made for him by his hand, a slight smile on his lips.
This drink was perfect after swimming.
With a beauty by his side and his strength constantly increasing, such days were truly priceless.
"Whoosh! Boom!"
Just at this leisurely moment, a loud bang echoed.
"What are those two idiots up to now?"
Zoro woke up on the deck, rubbing his head.
These days, Zoro's training plan was devilish.
He was already strict with his own training, and in the past few days, Ruen's sparring with him and Luffy had shocked Zoro to discover that Ruen's physique was so much stronger than his.
So Zoro increased his already rigorous training plan by another level, sleeping only three hours a day and spending almost all other time training.
At this moment, Zoro was resting his eyes, recovering his somewhat torn and painful body after exercise.
"Hehehe, we're testing the cannon. Usopp actually hit it so accurately. He hit the rock with one shot. He's going to be our pirate crew's sniper from now on."
Luffy and Usopp walked into the cabin. Luffy grinned.
"Oh right, we have a sniper, but before we enter the Grand Line, we're still missing one position, right?"
Luffy grinned.
"You're right. We already have such a beautiful kitchen. If you're willing to pay, I can take on the role."
Nami looked around and smiled.
"That's right, this is a must-have position."
Zoro also smiled.
A cook was a necessary position on every pirate ship.
Sailing on the monotonous sea, nutritional replenishment was paramount, and delicious food could also relieve the crew's fatigue from long voyages.
And for training, having a cook help with food pairings could further improve the quality of cultivation.
"Right? This profession is indeed needed on every pirate ship."
Luffy raised a finger, grinning.
"Musician!"
Luffy's face was filled with longing.
"Are you an idiot?!"
Zoro couldn't help but curse at this point.
"What do you think sailing is, you bastard? Ruen, you tell this idiot too."
Nami transformed into a fanged image.
"But pirates are supposed to sing, aren't they?"
Luffy argued forcefully.
"A cook and a musician, why not have both?"
Ruen looked at the others looking at him and smiled.
After acquiring a pirate ship, what Ruen needed most now was a cook.
With a cook, especially an excellent one, he could fully unleash the effects of the Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple) trait.
One must know that in the world of One Piece, there was such a thing as dietary supplements for strength.
The Okama menu on Okama Island could greatly benefit physique training and enhancement, and combined with Ruen's Superhuman Physique (Deep Purple), it would be even more effective.
However, Ruen definitely didn't want to get that menu. Fortunately, there was the most suitable candidate,
Sanji, the brave warrior who stormed Okama Island in the original story.
Most importantly, who doesn't love good food? Ruen had been very curious about Sanji's cooking skills back on Earth, and now that he was in the world of One Piece, he naturally wanted to try them properly.
Although Luffy was currently obsessed with being a musician and didn't realize the importance of a cook, the best thing about being the protagonist's group was that when sleepiness comes, someone delivers a pillow.
Soon, someone would vividly explain the importance of a cook during sea voyages through their personal experience.
Most importantly, along with this, came news of one of the strongest men in the world of One Piece.
News of the World's Greatest Swordsman, Hawk-Eyes Dracule Mihawk.
A slight smile played on Ruen's lips.
"Bang!"
"Come out, pirates!"
A loud shout came, accompanied by the sound of the ship's water barrel being smashed.
"Who are you?"
As captain, Luffy confidently walked out of the cabin on the second floor.
"Who cares who I am?! You mere nameless pirates, do you think you can take my partner's life?!"
The newcomer didn't waste any more words and directly attacked Luffy.
Then, he was instantly knocked down onto the deck by Luffy's ability.
"What's going on?"
Luffy still didn't understand the situation.
"You, aren't you Johnny?"
Hearing the familiar voice, Zoro walked out of the cabin. After seeing the person lying on the deck clearly, his eyes widened.
"Zo-Zoro Aniki?!!!"
Johnny's eyes widened, and he immediately scrambled up.
"Zoro Aniki, why are you on this nameless pirate ship?"
Johnny was incredibly surprised.
"I haven't been a bounty hunter for a long time. This is Johnny, a colleague from when I was a bounty hunter."
Zoro introduced him.
"What do you mean, 'nameless pirate ship'! You bastard!"
Luffy immediately became indignant.
If it weren't for Zoro knowing this guy, Luffy would have definitely beaten him up.
"It seems our pirate crew's reputation still needs to be enhanced."
Ruen walked out of the cabin, looking at Johnny, a slight smile on his lips.
"Heavens, 'Heavenly King' Ruen?!!!"
Johnny immediately gasped in surprise the moment he saw Ruen.
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