"I have no objection."
Zoro, lying down, patted his chest with his sword.
"This ship just happens to be missing a general-purpose sailor, a shipwright for repairs, a lookout, a sniper, and incidentally, a helmsman who can take the wheel."
Link mused, also having no objection to Usopp joining.
It was the original crew anyway, and moreover, he was the future 'God Usopp' and'Saint Usopp'.
In a bind, look to Zoro; in a desperate situation, look to Usopp. Although he wasn't very reliable in the early stages.
But after two years of training, despite still being timid, Usopp's progress and maturity were clearly visible.
By then, he would already be capable of becoming an excellent sea warrior, able to stand on his own.
"Captain..."
Hearing the group's recognition and invitation, Usopp's eyes welled up with emotion again.
However, being a man, he shook his face, then excitedly, walked over with his head held high!
"I should be the Captain!"
With that, the adventure in Syrup Village officially came to a perfect end.
Acquired a Pirate Crew's ship: an enhanced going merry, treasure from the Kuro Neko Pirates, seven million Berries, and a new companion, an excellent sniper, Usopp!
This trip was truly fruitful!
"Yosh, the Great Captain Usopp, with his subordinates, sets off!"
On the vast sea, the going merry sailed leisurely. After Usopp, on his first voyage, calmed down from his excitement, he started acting up with his old habits again.
In the original story, Zoro would sleep, Nami would ignore him, and Luffy would sometimes play with him, but more often than not, he would entertain himself.
But now...
"If you're really that idle, go clean the deck thoroughly first!"
The Great Captain Usopp, before he could even begin his glorious deeds, was mercilessly suppressed by Link with a mop and bucket.
"Do I really have to do odd jobs as a sailor?"
To others, Usopp would certainly retort sharply, but towards Link, who had easily dealt with Kuro and clearly was the big brother on the ship, he wasn't so presumptuous.
He just held the bucket and mop Link had thrown to him, swallowed, and asked somewhat hesitantly.
"Your goal is to be a captain, right?"
Link glanced at Usopp, "Then you need to learn what a Pirate Crew needs to do."
Usopp: "...Do you have to study to be a Pirate Crew?"
"Of course."
Link said as a matter of course, "Otherwise, why would there be positions like Trainee Pirate on every ship?"
"Although you are our companion and a full-fledged crew member, if you want to become a true Pirate Crew, you still have a long way to go."
"Especially compared to your father, if you want to become a Pirate Crew as excellent as him, you have to put in more effort and hardship than ordinary people."
"Is that so..."
At the mention of his father, Usopp's somewhat boisterous thoughts quieted down slightly.
"What should I do?"
He asked Link, who looked like a seasoned Pirate Crew and a big brother, for advice.
"First, as a qualified Pirate, you must have a comprehensive understanding of your Pirate Ship, so you must first clean the deck…"
Seeing Usopp being tricked by Link into working there, and looking enthusiastic and high-spirited, Zoro and Nami were speechless for a while.
However, they could also understand Usopp; they hadn't felt it much when they were all squeezed onto a small boat.
But now that they had their own Pirate Ship, they felt that Link was increasingly like an elder brother, managing many affairs on their ship.
That big brother vibe and demeanor made them feel it was difficult to defy his requests when facing him.
It was like the feeling of a student facing a teacher.
Within a Pirate Crew, it wasn't that there were no people with this kind of temperament, but it usually appeared in the Captain.
As for their Captain… let's just pretend such a creature and position don't exist with them, okay?
"Hey, Luffy."
Link called Luffy down from his special seat.
"What is it?"
Luffy, who had jumped down, looked at him with some confusion.
"You said you wanted to be a Pirate, to become the Pirate King, right?"
Link looked at him with rare calmness and said.
"Of course, that's my goal for setting sail!!"
As soon as this was mentioned, Luffy immediately straightened his chest and said.
"Alright then…"
Link nodded, "Since you want to become the Pirate King, and you have a Pirate Ship, and you've found suitable companions, then shouldn't the main affairs of the Pirate Crew be put on the agenda?"
"Main affairs?" Luffy tilted his head.
"That is, a resounding name that a Pirate Crew can be proud of, and a flag that represents a Pirate Crew!!"
Link looked at him seriously and said.
A name, and a flag… As soon as this was mentioned, whether it was Zoro, who was about to yawn and sleep, or Nami, who was plotting to steal money, or Usopp, who was working, all looked over.
They all gathered around, very interested.
"A name? I've already thought of it…"
Compared to his previous unreliable state, this time, Luffy smiled and placed his hand on his head.