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"Ugh, how come this ship is so sturdy? It's amazing it wasn't wrecked." After passing Reverse Mountain, Smoker and the others, pale-faced, immediately disembarked and began vomiting violently. They didn't want to stay on board for another second.
"I knew it! Your worries were unnecessary. We've made it through, haven't we?" Wang Han said as he landed from the sky and looked at the group.
"Damn it." Smoker and the others gritted their teeth as they watched Wang Han and Guina fall from the sky. Seeing that the two were obviously not on the ship, they knew immediately that they had been tricked.
Wang Han glanced at the sea; the island whale Laboon wasn't there. It must have gone to hunt for food. Shaking his head in disappointment, Wang Han said, "Let's rest for half a day and then set off."
"Norchiko, you can't just wander around anymore from now on," Wang Han said to Norchiko. "Once we enter the Grand Line, I'll have a lot to do, so you need to be strong enough to protect yourself. Your navigation skills also need to improve, as I may not have time to look after you all. The same goes for everyone else, so for the next month, I will be giving you all special training in various aspects."
He had a lot to do; he definitely had some ulterior motive. Hearing Wang Han's words, Smoker and Tashigi exchanged a glance, becoming increasingly attentive.
Wang Han glanced at the two of them but didn't pay them any attention. Instead, he went to the side and closed his eyes to rest. Although he intended to improve Ruoqi's combat strength, now was not the time.
Zeff glanced at Smoker and the other man, then at Wang Han, seemingly wanting to say something. He hesitated for a moment, then didn't go over; Wang Han probably already had his own plans. Guina, however, followed Wang Han to the side and also closed her eyes to rest. Zeff seemed like Wang Han's subordinate, while Guina seemed more like his friend. Perhaps because she was a child and one of the earliest followers, Wang Han wasn't cold towards her.
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The Sabaody Archipelago is located near the Navy Headquarters. It is home to the world's largest mangrove tree, the Yarchiman mangrove, whose roots have always been exposed above the water, thus forming the Sabaody Archipelago.
The entire island is made up of 79 trees, each with a town and facilities. People call this archipelago of 79 islands the "Sabaody Archipelago".
The Sabaody Archipelago is clearly divided into zones, indicated by the numbers on the trees: 1 to 29 are illegal areas; 30 to 39 are amusement parks; 40 to 49 are tourist areas with local products for sale; 50 to 59 are shipyards with coating craftsmen; 60 to 69 are the naval and government access areas; and 70 to 79 are hotel districts and other areas.
To cross the Red Line and enter the New World, the only options besides going through the Navy and taking the only route under the World Government are to use mangrove resin to coat the Sabaody Archipelago and then cross the Fish-Man Island, which is 10,000 meters below the surface, to get past the Red Line.
"Why am I so unlucky!" Kizaru sat bored in his office at the naval base in Area 60, grumbling to himself, though he preferred to remain bored.
Upon receiving news from Smoker that Wang Han would be resupplying and resting at the Sabaody Archipelago, Sengoku temporarily dispatched Kizaru to oversee the situation in order to avoid any unforeseen circumstances.
"Bang bang." A naval lieutenant knocked on the office door.
"Come in," Kizaru said.
"Admiral Kizaru, we have news." The Navy lieutenant entered and immediately saluted Kizaru, saying, "The target ship is docked in Recreation Area 30. Captain Smoker and Lieutenant Commander Tashigi have already accompanied important figures into the Recreation Area."
"They've finally arrived." Kizaru sighed, rising to walk out of the office. He needed to make contact with the other party first, then follow Wang Han to avoid any unexpected situations, such as the Celestial Dragons, until Wang Han left the Sabaody Archipelago.
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On the other side, after entering the amusement area, everyone was curious about the amusement facilities that used resin bubbles. After Wang Han whispered a few words to Gui Na, he let everyone move around freely. As for danger, Wang Han was just afraid that they wouldn't encounter any danger today.
After gaining freedom of movement, Smoker remained with Wang Han. He needed to wait for Admiral Kizaru to arrive, and until then, he had to keep a close eye on Wang Han to prevent any accidents.
Kuina, on the other hand, asked Tashigi to take her to buy a sword, claiming that she didn't have a good one.
Zeff went with Ruchigo to buy ingredients and other nautical-related items.
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Not long after they parted ways, Kizaru found Wang Han.
"Hello, esteemed Mr. Wang Han, I am Admiral Kizaru, Borsalino." Upon seeing Wang Han, Kizaru introduced himself first, then said, "I've just finished a mission, so how about I show you around the Sabaody Archipelago? Where are your other companions?"
"Admiral Kizaru, thank you for your trouble then," Wang Han said. "The others have all gone to purchase supplies."
"I see. Let me show you around the amusement area of the Sabaody Archipelago first." Kizaru nodded and led Wang Han and Smoker on a tour of the amusement area.
"Mr. Wang Han is heading to the New World, isn't he? If there's anything I can help you with, please don't hesitate to ask. I'll do whatever it takes within my duties," Kizaru said as he walked. His mission wasn't just to keep an eye on Wang Han and prevent any accidents, but also to probe Wang Han's intentions.
"Thank you, but I don't think it's necessary. I just wanted to see the new world," Wang Han said.
"I see!" Kizaru nodded upon hearing this, then led Wang Han around a bend, avoiding the Celestial Dragons approaching. He said, "If you need help, you can ask the nearest Marine for assistance."
"I will if needed." Wang Han ignored Kizaru's deliberate attempt to lead him away from the Celestial Dragons. He said, "I'm mainly just going to take a look; I won't be staying in the New World for too long."
"So, Mr. Wang Han, what do you think of our navy?" Kizaru asked.
"The sensory experience is pretty good," Wang Han said. "At least so far, I haven't encountered any navy personnel who are giving me a hard time."
Upon hearing this, Kizaru smiled and said, "Our navy is very disciplined. So, Mr. Wang Han, would you be interested in cooperating with our navy? With Mr. Wang Han's strength, he is sure to achieve great things and make a significant contribution to the peace of the seas."
"Let me think about this for a while," Wang Han said. "Although cooperating with your navy would certainly be much more convenient, and I have a fairly good impression of the navy..."
"The Celestial Dragons have been attacked!" Suddenly, a cry of surprise came from afar.
"What?" Kizaru's expression changed drastically. Why did something go wrong at such a crucial moment? Now, Kizaru could only hope that this matter had nothing to do with Wang Han and his group, otherwise, the trouble would be truly immense.
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