Listening to Luffy's words, the Franky Family was filled with gratitude.
"Thank you so much, but there's no need to get in the car. We have a ship here that can connect to the Rocket Man. You go ahead, and we'll follow right behind."
With that, the group rushed out in a flurry.
Luffy scratched his head in confusion... Never mind ૮ ₍ • ́ ₃ • ̀ ₎ ა.
At the front of the train, Chopper, drenched in sweat, shoveled a basket of coal into the roaring furnace. Accompanied by a strong burst of heat and smoke, the locomotive began to puff out thick plumes of smoke. As steam continuously emerged, the entire train was enveloped, and the familiar "woo woo woo" sound rang out once more.
The Rocket Man restarted, its wheels began to turn, picking up speed. The scenery outside the windows rapidly receded.
Following the underground waterway, it broke through the dark tunnel.
Mid-air, watching the train leap out from the underground waterway, the Franky Family, from the King Bull ship, fired a connecting cannon. An iron hook plunged into the Rocket Man, linking the two ships together.
Inside the cabin, Orochimaru looked at the three men beside Zoro... Tilestone and the two other shipyard foremen... the Square Sisters and the subordinate Captain of the Franky Family.
"Don't you think some strange people have snuck onto the ship?"
Tilestone looked at everyone, "So, we've been discovered, huh? Since I can't stop you, I've decided to go with you too. Besides, I have a lot to say to that guy."
"Oh~" Everyone looked at Tilestone with subtle expressions.
The subordinates of the Franky Family were puzzled. Chopper scurried over ꒰ ঌ ( ✪ ㅅ ✪ ) ໒ ꒱, "It's like this and this... and that and that... and then it was like this."
Tilestone, the subordinate Captain, looked shocked, as if a New World had opened up before his eyes.
The Square Sisters clasped their hands together, their cheeks pressed against each other, excitedly looking at Tilestone, "This is love~ Love~"
The other two shipyard foremen turned pale. On one hand, they didn't believe Lucci and the others were the murderers, and on the other hand, they didn't believe Tilestone and Lucci. Then, they inwardly thought, I thought we were all here to avenge Mr. Iceberg, but it turns out you're here to see Lucci... But, it's not impossible. After all, Lucci would lay hands on others, but for Tilestone, who never paid his debts, he would only pull his ear to scold him. Now that I think about it... were they already together a long time ago? Tilestone's veins bulged, and he jumped up from the ground, steam rising from his head. He pointed at Orochimaru, "It's all because of you, you shameless man!!! If you hadn't said those inexplicable things, why would they be like this?!"
Orochimaru, drowsily hanging on the carriage, looked at Tilestone speechlessly, "I don't talk to fools."
He pointed at the two bare-chested big men beside Tilestone, then pointed at his own yukata that reached his knees, let out a sneer, his expression inscrutable. At this moment, silence was more eloquent than words.
"Speak!!! You treacherous pirate!!" Tilestone watched the expressionless person and instantly bristled.
The two shipyard workers grabbed Tilestone's arms, "Forget it, forget it... You're a grown man, why argue with a youth?"
Luffy, on the other hand, looked at Tilestone with admiration. This person could actually see Orochimaru's true nature at a glance... So amazing.
Holding meat in his left hand, he gave a thumbs up to Tilestone with his right hand in admiration ദ ് ദ ി ˉ ͈ ̀ ꒳ ˉ ͈ ́ ) ✧.
A sudden rumble of thunder sounded.
Orochimaru's neck suddenly stretched, coiling around Luffy like a giant snake. His hoarse, cold voice sent shivers down one's spine: "Luffy~ What are you doing?"
In this cramped space, dim lights flickered faintly. From time to time, waves crashed against the ship, making sounds. Coupled with the lightning from an unknown source, the entire scene appeared exceptionally eerie and terrifying. Orochimaru's face also became increasingly bizarre in the flickering light, sending chills down the spine.
The remaining few uninformed people, seeing this bizarre scene, rubbed their goosebump-covered arms. Everyone involuntarily swallowed at the same time.
Luffy was drenched in cold sweat (⊙ x ⊙ ; ), his brain working at lightning speed, almost smoking. Finally, he thought of someone and turned his thumb towards Orochimaru.
"Orochimaru is right... Dadan said not to play with fools."
Far away in Foosha Village, Dadan sneezed, wiped her nose, wondering how those little brats were doing now.
"Ah! The Sea God are coming again!" Qimoni pointed at the window, breaking the eerie situation.
Luffy's eyes lit up!! "Yo!! Let's go, little ones!! Although we had some conflicts in town before! But now we all have the same enemy! How could we be knocked down by a single wave! Charge!"
Orochimaru let out a "Tch" and returned to his normal appearance.
"Do you need my help?"
"No, no, Zoro and I can handle it." He turned and grabbed Zoro by the neck, then ran off.
"I'll kill you!!! You idiot Captain!" Zoro roared as he was dragged away.
Luffy and Zoro stood on the locomotive, Luffy with his hands on his hips.
"How much is 108 x 2?!"
Zoro bit his sword, "216."
"216 is too hard to say."
"Then whatever..." Zoro drew three swords and assumed a stance.
"Then 300," Luffy began to rapidly shake his arms.
Luffy and Zoro attacked simultaneously, rapidly striking fists mixed with sword energy, attacking the surging waves before them.
"Gomu Gomu no, (300 Pound Phoenix) Gatling."
As the attacks struck the waves, a huge opening appeared in the middle of the waves. The surging waves were split apart by this powerful force, forming a path to safety.
Orochimaru took a bite of senbei, nodding in satisfaction: "A good combination technique." But he still secretly used Wind Release to help them reinforce the passage, ensuring they could pass through smoothly.
The Rocket Man, like a roller coaster, swayed violently from side to side in the tunnel, speeding through the waves, leaping out like an arrow from a bow. The whistle sounded again, as if celebrating their success. Everyone cheered excitedly.
"We made it through!! The Sea God!! I thought we were going to die for sure!" The Franky Family was uncontrollably excited, their voices mixed with awe and the thrill of surviving a disaster. The Galley-La shipwrights took a deep breath, they truly thought it was over.
Luffy smiled brightly, giving a "yeah" sign to everyone behind him.
The "click-clack" sounds rose and fell, as the limited edition photography clones flew busily in the air, constantly taking photos to commemorate and record this exciting moment.
Having completed his task, Luffy gripped the edge of the carriage tightly, leaning forward, his lower body agilely returning into the carriage through the window. Zoro, who followed, kicked Luffy, unceremoniously squeezing into the carriage. He looked at Luffy on the ground, his tone perfunctory, his face expressionless.
"Oh... sorry... sorry."
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