On the vast sea, the going merry rode the wind and waves, slowly advancing.
On the deck, Zoro leaned against the railing, gazing into the distance.
In his line of sight, a massive silhouette gradually emerged—
A magnificent city, rising from the sea horizon!
Zoro squinted slightly and whispered, "Hey, is that the place?"
Upon hearing this, Luffy immediately rushed to the bow, hands cupped over his brow, looking out.
A moment later, he widened his eyes and shouted with a face full of surprise:
"It's an island! I see an island!!!"
"Alright, watch me!"
Before he finished speaking, Luffy leaped to the stern.
Taking a deep breath, his arms suddenly stretched.
His fists rapidly pounded the air and the sea, unleashing a dense flurry of punches like a torrential storm!
—"Gum-Gum Gatling!!!"
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The powerful punches roared, and terrifying Impact exploded into waves on the sea.
The entire going merry was instantly propelled forward by the immense thrust!
"Waaahhh!!!"
Nami, Chopper, and Usopp were immediately thrown off balance by the violent shaking, screaming repeatedly.
Usopp clung to the ship's rail, shouting in terror:
"Hey, hey, hey!!! Are you trying to send us and the ship flying into the sky?!"
Chopper, even more so, hugged his head, trembling: "Luffy!!! You're going to throw us into the sea!!!"
However, Luffy didn't care in the slightest.
He laughed heartily, and the entire ship, under the powerful impact, sped towards Water 7!
Soon, the full view of Water 7 was revealed before everyone's eyes!
As the going merry broke through the waves and approached Water 7.
Everyone held their breath, gazing in awe at everything before them!
This was a city of miracles, spanning across the ocean.
Countless towering buildings shimmered in the sunlight.
Layers of city structures encircled the center like ocean waves!
Giant waterways crisscrossed, like blue arteries, connecting the entire city.
—Rumble!!!
Suddenly, in the very center of Water 7, a massive fountain erupted with a roar.
Water shot up into the sky, forming a magnificent water curtain.
Reflecting colorful light under the sunlight!
Robin gently raised her head, her beautiful eyes wide, unable to help but exclaim:
"So beautiful..."
A surprised smile also appeared on Nami's lips:
"This is amazing!!!"
Luffy, meanwhile, had his mouth wide open, pointing at the fountain in the sky, laughing heartily:
"Wahahahahaha! What a huge fountain!!! What is this?! The water's going to reach the sky!!!"
Usopp was equally stunned by the sight, muttering:
"This is the world's number one shipbuilding city... It really is a miraculous place!"
Sanji looked up at the Sea Train in the air, nodding slightly:
"No wonder the Sea Train passes through here; this city itself is a masterpiece in maritime history's Peak."
Chopper's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he looked around excitedly:
"So much water! So cool!!! Where is all this water coming from?!"
Lin Ning's gaze was profound as he slowly said:
"What a grand hydraulic engineering project, it is the Peak crystallization of human wisdom."
Robin smiled and added:
"It seems the fountain's water flows through layers of troughs, eventually entering the ocean, creating this kind of landscape."
Nami scanned her surroundings, quickly adjusted her demeanor, and waved her hand:
"Never mind all that for now, we need to find the dock!"
Usopp immediately shouted:
"There's a waterway over there!!!"
Following the guidance of the current, the going merry slowly entered Water 7's waterways.
Gradually delving deeper into this unparalleled maritime metropolis.
When the ship fully entered the waterway, everyone truly began to feel the grandeur of Water 7!
Nami couldn't help but show an expression of awe, her hands braced on the deck.
Feeling the fluctuations of the surrounding water, she said in surprise:
"...This is practically a super metropolis on the sea!"
Lin Ning's gaze swept around, and he slowly nodded, saying in a deep voice:
"The architectural style is unique, surrounded by waterways; it truly is a beautiful city on the sea."
Chopper stood at the bow, looking at the water beneath his feet with a face full of shock:
"The entire city... is submerged in water?! Won't the houses be flooded?!"
Robin smiled slightly, extended her hand to point at the base of the buildings, and patiently explained:
"No, those buildings are built on solid foundations at the bottom of the sea.
Look at those raised stone pillars... They support the entire city."
Usopp followed Robin's Guidelines and immediately said in surprise:
"You're right! All these houses are built on tall pillars!"
Sanji blew out a smoke ring, chuckling:
"I see, so that's where the name 'Water 7' comes from."
Luffy excitedly spread his arms, laughing heartily:
"Hahaha! This place is awesome! Let's dock soon!!!"
Water 7, with its crisscrossing waterways, was like a miraculous city floating on the vast ocean.
Seagulls circled above the city, and people bustled at the port.
Nami and Robin navigated through the intricate waterways, after some twists and turns.
They finally arrived at Water 7's largest and most famous shipyard—Dock Number One.
Standing at the wide entrance of the dock, they looked around, their eyes filled with wonder.
—Giant cranes soared into the sky, and Shipwright busily hammered and welded on various ships, sparks flying.
The air was filled with the scent of wood mixed with sea breeze.
Countless unfinished ships were lined up throughout the dock, awaiting their final completion!
Nami's eyes moved, quickly locking onto her target—
A middle-aged man in a blue suit, accompanied by a curvaceous blonde secretary.
Robin's lips curved slightly upwards, and she pointed forward, saying softly:
"If there are no surprises, that man is Iceberg."
Nami took a closer look, then stepped forward, smiling:
"Hello, are you Mr. Iceberg?"
Hearing the voice, Iceberg paused slightly, slowly turned around, and his gaze from behind his sunglasses fell on Nami.
"I am. And you are?"
Nami smiled slightly and directly stated her purpose:
"Kokoro recommended us. We need to build a ship, and we also want to repair our ship, the going merry."
Saying this, Nami took out a letter from her embrace and handed it to Iceberg.
Iceberg took the letter of recommendation, casually opened it, and his gaze fell on the paper.
After scanning a few lines, his eyes visibly softened a bit.
After confirming it was Kokoro's handwriting, he nodded and said:
"These are minor issues. Bring your ship over.
I will arrange for the Shipwright to begin repairs first, and then we can discuss the ship you want in detail."
However, Nami sighed helplessly, her brows slightly furrowed, complaining with a frustrated expression:
"Water 7's waterways are too complex! We searched for ages but couldn't find the waterway leading to Dock Number One!"
Iceberg heard this, pondered for a moment, then said:
"In that case, I'll send a Shipwright with you. It will be much easier to find the way."
But just then, Nami suddenly looked up at the sky, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes, and a smile playing on her lips.
"No need, our ship is already here."
Iceberg's brow furrowed slightly as he looked doubtfully in the direction Nami was pointing.
"Huh?"