The two left the Marine headquarters, and Carlos followed Aokiji toward where the Marine warships were docked. Suddenly, Carlos said, "Wait a second."
Aokiji turned around without speaking, looking at Carlos in confusion...
"Taking a warship is no fun. How about we ride bicycles?" Carlos pointed at the vast blue sea in the distance.
Aokiji was stunned at first, then thought it over and nodded. He usually rode a bicycle across the sea alone. With two people, it did seem like it would be more interesting.
So they changed their plans and went to get two bicycles. Aokiji's was blue, while Carlos's was black. Aokiji rode in front, with Carlos following behind.
Carlos urged him from behind to go faster, faster. The two men's long legs pedaled faster and faster, sending their bicycles racing along like electric bikes. They found a relatively flat stretch and charged into the sea. A chilling frost spread out, instantly freezing a patch of ocean.
Carlos followed behind, his bicycle speeding over the ice. The ice Aokiji created was quite ingenious. It was not smooth as a mirror, but uneven and undulating, preventing the bicycle tires from slipping.
At first, the path was fairly wide, perhaps to accommodate Carlos. But it gradually narrowed until it was barely wider than a bicycle tire. An ordinary person would likely fall into the sea after only a few strokes of the pedals.
Of course, this was nothing to Aokiji and Carlos. Their physical coordination was far beyond that of ordinary people. This was a piece of cake for them; even walking a tightrope would be easy.
It had to be said, riding bicycles across the sea was a truly unique experience. Carlos remained excited the entire way, following the ice road Aokiji created deeper and deeper into the