The miss love duck sailed very fast, reaching Loguetown in just one day.
Mr.
Kaguya directed the sailors to steer the ship towards Loguetown’s dock.
Because Loguetown is located at the entrance to the Grand Line, it has many docks and shipyards with strong technical capabilities.
As soon as Mr.
Kaguya disembarked, he saw a middle-aged man wearing glasses and overalls approaching him.
“Sir, are you here for repairs or modifications?”
The man adjusted his glasses, his gaze sweeping over the miss love duck.
“This ship has a good frame, it’s just poorly maintained.”
“I want a complete overhaul.”
Mr.
Kaguya said directly.
“Install six cannons on both sides, and one main cannon each at the bow and stern.
Then, reinforce the hull structure, replace the mast with a sturdier one, and change the overall interior design.
The overall color scheme should be black and gold.
Also…”
He pointed to the bow.
“That swan statue must be replaced.
Replace it with a dragon head.”
The man noted down all of Mr.
Kaguya’s requests, then pulled out a calculator and quickly tapped away.
“According to your requirements, the total cost for the modifications will be approximately thirty million Berries (including furniture costs).
If you choose top-grade timber and fine steel fittings, it might be an additional five million.”
Mr.
Kaguya nodded.
“All materials must be the best, and also equip me with a complete set of navigation equipment.
Money is not an issue, but the quality must be excellent.”
“Please rest assured, sir, our shipyard is the best in all of Loguetown.”
The man smiled confidently, pulling out a gilded business card from his pocket and handing it to Mr.
Kaguya.
“I am Thomson, the manager of this shipyard, and I guarantee your satisfaction.
However, the renovation project will take two weeks, during which you can stay in our VIP room at the factory.”
“No need, we’ll stay in town.”
Mr.
Kaguya waved his hand and turned to Nami.
“This is a good opportunity to take you both around Loguetown.”
Nami clapped her hands excitedly.
“Great!
I’ve always wanted to see the ‘Town of the Beginning and the End’!”
Nojiko, however, felt a pang of heartache.
“But so much money…”
“Don’t worry.”
Mr.
Kaguya chuckled softly.
“These investments are worth it.
Once the renovation is complete, you’ll see how amazing this ship will be.”
“Mr.
Thomson, please bring your men with me.
I will give you the renovation fee.”
Afterward, Thomson called a few people and followed Mr.
Kaguya and his companions onto the ship.
Mr.
Kaguya called some villagers from Cocoyasi Village to move the treasures from the treasure room.
There were Berries, gold, silver, and jewels.
“Mr.
Thomson, these treasures should be worth more than thirty million Berries.
The extra amount can be considered your handling fee for the treasures.”
The value of these treasures was approximately thirty-two million.
Mr.
Kaguya was too lazy to exchange the gold, silver, and jewels for Berries at the bank, so he preferred to pay Thomson a fee to handle it.
Thomson was not surprised by this.
After all, many of those who came here to modify their ships were pirates.
They also paid with gold, silver, and jewels.
However, few were as generous as Mr.
Kaguya, even giving a handling fee.
Having worked here for so many years, his discerning eye was already well-honed.
With just a glance, he knew that this batch of treasures was worth more than thirty million Berries.
“Mr.
Kaguya, rest assured.
Your ship will definitely become the most dazzling masterpiece in Loguetown!”
Thomson patted his chest and promised, then directed the workers to carefully move the treasures.
Nami watched the sparkling gold and silver being carried away.
Although she felt a little reluctant, her eyes gleamed with anticipation at the thought of having a brand-new ship.
After paying, Mr.
Kaguya packed the remaining Berries, carried them, and left with the two women.
Mr.
Kaguya gave a sum of money to the sailors who came with them, telling them to enjoy themselves in Loguetown for two weeks.
Early the next morning, the shipyard began the bustling renovation work.
The workers first removed the comical swan statue.
The black and gold dragon head was still being cast, so the workers proceeded with other modifications first.
After taking a quick look, Mr.
Kaguya continued to take the two women to explore Loguetown.
Weapon Shop—
Mr.
Kaguya entered the shop with the two women.
This time, his target was the shop’s most prized possession—Yubashiri.
“Zoro, don’t blame me for snatching it; just blame yourself for being too late~”
Mr.
Kaguya silently thought to himself.
The Snub-Nosed Boss, who was sound asleep on the table, was immediately startled awake by the noise.
Upon seeing that the person who entered was the man who had forcibly bought onikiri last year, the boss was greatly alarmed.
“You’re not dead yet!”
“…I won’t die even if you do.”
The boss knew he had said the wrong thing and chuckled awkwardly.
“Boss, I heard you have a prized possession in your shop?
The Snub-Nosed Boss glanced at the sandai kitetsu at Mr.
Kaguya’s waist, then at Mr.
Kaguya, who showed no signs of abnormality.
He turned and walked into the back room.
Mr.
Kaguya and the two women only heard a clanging sound and a very fierce woman cursing about something.
Then, the Snub-Nosed Boss emerged with a bruised and swollen face, holding Yubashiri.
“Since you can subdue onikiri, I’ll give you this Yubashiri!”
“Give?
Are you sure?”
“Yes, this is our shop’s most prized possession—Yubashiri, one of the Ryo Wazamono.
So I hope you treat it well.”
“Thank you.”
Mr.
Kaguya didn’t waste words, taking Yubashiri and expressing his gratitude.
Watching the three figures depart, the boss sighed faintly.
“Another monster has appeared in the East Blue~”
Leaving the weapon shop, Mr.
Kaguya handed Yubashiri to Nojiko.
“Here, this sword is yours from now on.”
“Mine?”
Nojiko looked at Mr.
Kaguya in disbelief.
“Yes, you have great talent in strength, so you can learn swordsmanship in the future.
This Yubashiri is one of the Ryo Wazamono, so it can be your personal sword for now.
You can replace it with a better one later.”
“Mr.
Kaguya, Mr.
Kaguya, what about me?”
Nami, standing beside him, looked at Mr.
Kaguya eagerly, tugging at his clothes corner and shaking it.
“Your talent in strength is limited; your talent leans more towards technique.
So, you’ll first follow me to build a solid foundation.
After that, I will teach you Six Powers and Observation Haki.”
“Six Powers and Observation Haki?”
Nojiko, who was caressing Yubashiri, looked at Mr.
Kaguya with confusion.
Just by the name, she knew that Six Powers should be Marine combat techniques, so how did Mr.
Kaguya know Marine combat techniques?
“Yes, you can also learn it then.
At least learn Soru, Paper Art, and Moonwalk.”
Nojiko nodded, not pressing further.
“You gave my sister a sword, aren’t you going to give me a gift?
You haven’t found a new love and forgotten your old one, have you~”
“Nami!”
Before Mr.
Kaguya could say anything, Nojiko lightly reprimanded her, her face flushing.
Nami stuck out her tongue but still looked at Mr.
Kaguya with expectant eyes.