As expected, there were people watching.
This time period must be when CP5 was monitoring Tom.
So, a good plan is needed.
Under these circumstances, looking for Tom to build a ship again is too risky and could easily draw attention.
Noah hesitated, wondering if it was appropriate to use Mr.
Adam’s alias again.
If this alias frequently appeared in sensitive locations, it would arouse suspicion.
The CP department agents aren’t fools.
But then, considering that with official endorsement, he could openly approach Tom’s shipyards.
After all, it’s about building his own ship; such a large undertaking would take a long time and couldn’t be hidden.
So, he’d find a better reason to make contact.
Someone from a government department introducing him would be ideal.
And so it happened…
“Famous Author Mr.
Adam Visits Water Seven”
“The First Official Book Signing Event, Why Here?”
“An Inspiring Rendezvous Between a Famous Author and the God of Water”
I didn’t expect that reporters in the world of One Piece would be so deeply involved in entertainment news.
The headlines are quite romantic.
After considering it, Noah decided to reveal his identity.
When he accidentally took off his sunglasses and mask, a passionate fan discovered him, causing a city-wide sensation.
Then came a meeting with the mayor, and after some pleasantries, he attended a noble ball.
At the ball, socialites, ladies, and the mayor himself surrounded Noah, who firmly held the center of attention.
It wasn’t that everyone there was a fan of Noah; rather, they all had their own agendas.
Nobles, considering themselves of high status, believed that interacting with intellectuals would improve their reputation.
Wealthy merchants sought to appear refined and find a social ladder to climb.
The ladies were more interested in collecting experiences.
Perhaps only the young girls and boys were true, devoted fans of Noah.
When asked the reason for Noah’s visit to Water Seven…
“I heard that Water Seven’s shipbuilding capabilities are second to none on the seas.
I’m here to commission a travel ship.
As an author, I often need to go out to sea for inspiration, and constantly taking passenger ships is too inconvenient.”
“Oh, then Mr.
Adam has come to the right place.
Water Seven has many renowned shipbuilding yards.
However, sailing on the seas can lead to encounters with pirates.
Mr.
Adam, wouldn’t you consider staying in Water Seven and occasionally sailing with our fleet for greater safety?”
The people of Water Seven genuinely wanted Adam to settle there.
Besides shipbuilding, Water Seven was also a tourist city.
Having a famous author living there could boost the city’s image and promote economic development.
“I can’t help it.
To write good stories, I need to travel and gather inspiration constantly; it’s hard to settle down. Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
But don’t underestimate me; I have some abilities too.”
Everyone present offered polite smiles.
Noah’s physique didn’t look like that of a master; it was too ordinary.
Most masters who thrived on the seas had unusual traits, and coupled with Oda’s art style for the One Piece world, characters were highly distinctive.
Height was a very common differentiator.
Whitebeard, Big Mom, Kaido – their physiques are one thing.
Kuzan is 2.98 meters, Akainu is 3.06 meters, and Kizaru is about the same.
Slightly shorter, Mihawk is 1.98 meters.
You see, heights are impressive.
If Mihawk were any shorter, he wouldn’t even be able to hold his Yoru.
Even with an ordinary height, characters needed different appearances and outfits.
Some had pacifiers in their mouths, others wore heavy makeup.
One had a bird on his shoulder.
Even Shanks, who had the most ordinary look at the moment, wore a straw hat.
Later, even without the straw hat, he relied on his one-armed appearance to maintain his image.
On the sea, freedom of will might also be reflected in these varied character designs.
Later, at the ball, under repeated pleas from the esteemed guests, Mr.
Adam decided to hold a personal book signing event in Water Seven.
The news alone caused a stir across the seas, and many fans flocked to Water Seven, instantly boosting its economy.
The mayor then decided to create a large consumer festival centered around the book signing.
Seeing their income rise steadily, the mayor and the wealthy merchants were overjoyed, declaring, “Shipbuilding, right?
No problem, you can find anyone in Water Seven to do it.
Who wouldn’t give us some face?”
“Tom?
Tom is a bit difficult.”
The mayor immediately regretted his words.
Tom was a sensitive figure in Water Seven; he was the one who built a ship for the Pirate King Roger.
He was famous, his craftsmanship was indeed excellent, otherwise Roger wouldn’t have sought him out, but he was troublesome to deal with.
The current mayor knew that Tom might be under the World Government’s watch.
He wasn’t elected by the citizens and had connections, so he knew some things.
But he had already made a bold promise, which was difficult to fulfill because it was rash.
If Adam left Water Seven in anger before the book signing even began, it would be a major issue.
He immediately discussed countermeasures with several high-ranking nobles and merchants.
“Oh, what’s the big deal?
After the book signing, when the mayor takes Mr.
Adam to tour Water Seven, they can coincidentally pass by Tom’s shipyard, go in, and then ask Tom to contribute to Water Seven to atone for his past actions.
Then the ship will be built legitimately, right?
We’re not afraid of a famous author becoming a pirate with his ship, are we?”
“Hahaha, I was overthinking it.
Let’s do it that way.”
With the matter settled, the mayor felt greatly relieved and immediately rushed to organize the book signing event. Enjoying the story? Read on at g.com.
For this event, Adam also contacted the World Economic News.
They were very experienced with book signings, and it was rumored that Morgans would also attend.
The mayor needed to coordinate some matters with the news agency.
First, the venue needed to be large since many people were expected.
The author should talk about his creative journey before the signing to enhance the prestige of his works.
Noah needed to prepare well for this because he didn’t have any personal creative journey, so he had to work overtime with Robin to invent a story.
Second, it was to cooperate with Water Seven’s commercial activities.
The variety of goods along the route should be extensive, with significant discounts to create a good shopping environment that would empty tourists’ wallets.
The Golden Emperor Gild Tesoro did this very well, but his methods were too unconventional and didn’t fit the city’s atmosphere.
Order must also be maintained, ideally by requesting some Marines to help manage the situation, as it was rumored that some pirates might come in disguise.
With Marines present, major disturbances could at least be avoided.
One task after another kept Water Seven’s officials incredibly busy, and the merchants and nobles were also making frequent moves.
However, despite being so busy, everyone was happy; profit united them all.
Anyone who tried to stop Adam from holding the book signing would be their enemy.
Water Seven descended into chaos, leaving CP5 somewhat bewildered.
Spandam was also confused when he received the report from his subordinate, wondering what was happening and how a writer could have such influence.
Reading was too difficult for someone with a rather impaired mind.
However, after confirming it had nothing to do with him, Spandam dismissed the matter.
It was better to continue indulging in pleasure-seeking.
Marines were also sent to Water Seven to maintain order, but unfortunately, not Admiral Zephyr.
After the branch received Water Seven’s coordination request, it was forwarded to headquarters.
The person in charge at headquarters approached Admiral Zephyr.
It wasn’t that the matter was so important that it required an Admiral-level force, but rather that they knew Zephyr liked Mr.
Adam’s works, so they wanted to do him a favor.
However, Zephyr had been annoyed by Adam’s ideas a while ago and was even less likely to take on this task now.
He feared hearing that phrase again, “Let all the people of the world unite.” Since nobody else was willing, and considering the time and the mission, they ultimately dispatched Vice Admiral Hina from Marine Headquarters.
She was a pillar among the Marines, a Vice Admiral of Marine Headquarters who fought with a katana, a man with a cigar in his mouth and a smile on his face.
During the Summit War, she looked after Chief of Staff Tsuru, powerful and gentle, a role model for the Marines.
She was also a veteran.
Vice Admiral Hina, though often smiling, was usually a woman of few words.
Seemingly rough, her favorite pastime was quietly reading books.
She was a close friend and fellow book lover of Chief of Staff Tsuru.
She really liked Noah’s new book.
This time, she was here to maintain order as well as to attend the book signing.
As the warship approached Water Seven, pirate ships of Zero-level appeared, all trying to profit.
Hina quickly defeated them all.
After docking, instead of going directly into the city, she took time to rest and then began to arrange a security plan.
Indeed, there were many pirates roaming the seas along the way, so the plan needed to be more meticulous.
The veteran Vice Admiral acted steadily and methodically.
Unstable commanders had been eliminated by the sea in the previous era; the Marine casualty rate was not low.
After everything was arranged, she then coordinated with the mayor.
As for autographs and discussions, there was no rush; there would be time later.