Water 7, docks.
Several shipwrights from the Galley-La Company were diligently inspecting and maintaining Sabo's group's ship, while Fish-Man Hatchan quietly waited nearby for the results.
Earlier, Hatchan had said he would stay behind to have the ship repaired, but it was not merely to create an opportunity for Koala and Sabo to spend time alone together.
This ship had gone through fierce battles during Sabo's group's mission and had originally been meant to sail straight back to the Revolutionary Army base for repairs.
But Sabo had suddenly decided to visit Ace of the Whitebeard Pirates, forcing the battle-worn and heavily damaged ship to accompany them on a long voyage to the New World.
The New World was far away, and its weather was unpredictable. No one knew whether this ship could withstand a voyage of that scale.
For the sake of their safety, Hatchan had genuinely sought out Water 7's most famous Galley-La Company to inspect the ship.
"Sir?"
The lead shipwright, wearing a baseball cap and sporting a strange long square nose, stood solemnly before Hatchan after completing the inspection.
"I am Kaku, a senior shipwright of the Galley-La Company."
"Your ship has sustained serious damage. It needs basic repairs before it can sail again."
"What?"
Hatchan frowned tightly and asked with concern, "How long will it take?"
"At least three days."
Kaku stroked his long square nose and said in a calm, businesslike tone, "Otherwise, this ship simply cannot handle the strain of a long voyage."
"Can't it be faster?"
Hatchan's frown deepened.
Though he did not know why, Hatchan could still sense Sabo's urgency to visit Ace in the New World.
Moreover, the Revolutionary Army had always operated under strict discipline and kept a low profile. Since they had already deviated from their plan, they should