Pirate: This shooter is a bit fierce

The timing of Darrow's arrival was unfortunate.

This happened to be the annual season when the [Water Gods] arrived at the Seven Water Cities. For a period of time before the arrival of this huge tsunami, the sky would be filled with long periods of cloudy and rainy weather.

The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and there were few pedestrians on the road.

Even if there were a few passers-by, they were all holding umbrellas and hurrying along with their heads down. The water level in the waterway was almost above the streets, and there were only a few blue boats transporting pedestrians.

"What a pity! I thought I could have a good trip, but I didn't expect the weather to be like this." In a cafe along the street, Elsa was sitting by the window with her chin supported by both hands, looking out the window with helplessness on her face.

"I'm so sorry, when the [Water Gods] come, the weather in the Seven Water Cities becomes very unstable!" Kokoro scratched his head and bowed apologetically.

Unlike the completely ungrateful Leviathan who ran away as soon as he got ashore, Kokoro took the initiative to stay as a tour guide in order to repay Daro and the others for saving his life.

"The weather is force majeure, you don't need to apologize!" Recter said with his arms folded across his chest. Due to Kokoro's sincere attitude, his originally dissatisfied attitude softened a little:

"Don't worry, we know the difference clearly and won't confuse you with that ungrateful guy."

Kokoro was a little embarrassed to hear what Recter said, but she still quietly defended Herman who rescued her, "Mr. Herman is not ungrateful, he just stayed in the deep sea for too long and doesn't know how to get along with others."

Daro and his companions did not want to discuss too much about the Leviathan, which was either arrogant or too embarrassed. After all, they still had a lot of things to do in the Seven Waters City.

The most urgent task is to reunite with Gwent and find a shipyard to finalize the replacement of the ship.

Although the Mermaid Anthem was not as badly damaged as the Golden Merry and unable to continue sailing, this second-hand old pirate ship would indeed be unable to support Daro and his crew's next adventure.

In addition, we need to find a reliable woodcarver to carve out Namib’s new body first.

Just as everyone was hiding from the rain in the coffee shop and enjoying the Seven Water City's specialty [Shui Shui Meat], Sophia, who had been the first to go to the hotel to inquire about the situation, pushed the door and walked in.

"It's a wasted trip. Gwent and Mr. Haredas are investigating and recording data outside the Seven Water City. They won't be back for three days." Sophia said as she shook off the raindrops on the umbrella in her hand.

After putting the umbrella away, Sophia took off the white lace gloves in her hands and the wide-brimmed hat on her head, and sat down in the seat opposite Darrow.

"Boss, please give my companion a cup of hot coffee and a serving of grilled pork skewers!" Daro called the owner of the coffee shop and gave him instructions.

After a while, the shop owner served coffee and skewers. Recter was so considerate that he brought a stove from the corner and placed it in front of Sophia. He used his ability to generate alcohol in the stove to keep it burning steadily.

Sophia took a sip of hot coffee, then put her hand to the heater to dry off the rain water on a corner of her clothes. After calming down for a while, she began to introduce the situation on the island.

"I don't know what's going on. The navy on the island has suddenly gone crazy patrolling everywhere. Now even checking in to a hotel requires identity verification. They've even planted spies from the CP spy organization in many places."

Unlike the other islands that Daro and his companions had passed by, the navy stationed here was quite powerful. After all, as the City of Seven Waters and the most important hub in the first half of the Grand Line, Marinford would definitely deploy enough troops to guard it.

More importantly, next to Water 7 is the [Triangle of Justice] composed of Judicial Island, Impel Down and Marinford. It can be said that Water 7 is the outpost of the navy and the world government.

If it were an ordinary day, these navy and CP organization personnel who were as insignificant as mosquitoes and flies would not pose a threat to them even if there were more of them, so there was no need to pay any attention to them.

But now they have to complete the ship replacement work in the Seven Water City, and the construction of the new ship will take at least more than a month. During this period of time, if Daro and his team are discovered, there will be a steady stream of navy harassment.

"It seems we have to be quiet for the next few days and not do anything big to provoke the admiral." Daro frowned and gave instructions to everyone.

"These lackeys are such a trouble!" Recter muttered in dissatisfaction, but didn't say anything else. He knew clearly what was important.

"Also, do you have any information about the shipyard I asked you to inquire about?" Darrow turned sideways and turned to look at Sophia.

Sophia, who had just picked up a cup of hot coffee to warm herself up, rolled her eyes when she heard this, but still put down the coffee cup in her hand and began to introduce the various shipyards on the island:

"The most famous shipyard on the island is the Wallisshen Shipbuilding Company, which has nine first-class ship design experts and nearly a hundred skilled craftsmen. In addition, the San Lorenzo Studio is also quite good. It takes the route of being small but fine, and has designed merchant ships for many wealthy people..."

"Wait! Why didn't I hear about Tom's studio!" Darrow interrupted, a little puzzled, and then looked at Kokoro on the side with suspicion.

Didn't Kokoro work as an administrative secretary in Tom's Studio for a while? Could it be that Tom's Studio hasn't been established yet?

That would be a disaster.

After all, Daro still has the blueprints of Pluto's partial weapon system obtained from the Alabasta ruins. Without Tom, no other shipbuilding company would be able to understand them.

"Well! Well! Our studio was established not long ago, and now we just rent two shops on the Shipwreck Island..." Facing Daro's inquiring gaze, Kokoro explained weakly.

Pah! Darrow slapped his forehead. He almost forgot about it.

Now Tom has not built the Golden Jackson for Roger yet, and the sea train is nowhere in sight. Tom's studio, which just moved from Fishman Island, has not even gained a foothold in Water Seven.

"Although our studio has not yet become famous, if Captain Darrow trusts us, please feel free to give the order to us! The craftsmanship of our studio owner Tom is well-known!" Kokoro patted his chest and used Tom's catchphrase.

Seeing Kokoro taking on so much responsibility, Daro couldn't help laughing. He stood up from his seat and looked out the window again. The heavy rain had turned into sporadic raindrops.

"Let's go! Let's interview the builder of our future new ship - Mr. Tom!"