Daily Life Sailing at Sea

Julian's Flame Dragon continued cutting through the churning waves, followed by several massive warships. After another five days at sea, they were preparing to land on Rockies Island.

Julian asked Garud, "Brother, how much longer until we reach that island?" The navigator Garud answered with a serious expression, "Reporting to the captain, it will probably take another two days." Julian looked toward the stern, where Herbert was still using his Devil Fruit ability. "This first mate is truly dedicated. He's been working nonstop for three days."

Julian even considered giving Herbert a share in the profits. He's seriously dedicated. Julian walked over to Herbert and said, "Old Sen, that's enough. Go get some rest. It doesn't matter if we take two extra days."

Blame this damned sea. For the past few days, the winds had all been blowing against them. They had relied entirely on Herbert using his Devil Fruit ability to alter the wind and airflow, driving the sails and speeding up their voyage. Herbert replied earnestly, "Captain, I'm really fine. The more I use my Devil Fruit ability, the deeper my development of it becomes. My stamina recovers very quickly. These headwinds will delay your plans."

Julian said to Herbert, "Old Sen, it's great having you. With your help, it's like I've gained a million elite Marines. Meeting you has been like a fish taking to water."

Seeing Herbert's embarrassed expression, Julian continued, "My plan is to conquer a vast stretch of sea so all our brothers can live in wealth and glory. I'll need your full support, Old Sen." Herbert answered excitedly, "Rest assured, Captain. I will give you my full support."

Julian continued selling him a dream. "I gave everyone who betrayed me a million Berries. Those who follow me will get at least a billion in the future. As for a brother like you, I can only say this: at least ten billion. You hear that? Applause!" Herbert could only condense a thousand words into one sentence: "Captain, your loyalty reaches the heavens, your spirit soars above the clouds. You treat money like dirt, while friendship is worth a thousand pieces of gold."

Julian looked at the deeply moved Herbert and mocked himself inwardly. If I said that on the street in my previous life, people would think I was an idiot. Yet here, it somehow became a famous saying about loyalty and treating wealth like dirt. Julian thought, If I weren't so smart, I might have believed it myself.

Julian said to Herbert again, "Go rest for now. I have my own way to move the ships." Julian had no intention of working Herbert into the ground. He had personally brought up all these workers, and he treated his crew much like Cao Cao treated Xu Chu. At first, I was only pretending to be benevolent and righteous. But after saying it so often, I started believing it myself.

Julian took Herbert by the hand and led him up to the third floor of the ship. He had already told Herbert to rest properly, saying that it was fine for the fleet to sail slowly against the wind. Herbert was a model worker, using his Devil Fruit ability alone for three days and three nights. Julian was practically ready to give him a share in the business and turn him from an employee into a partner. After thinking it over, Julian decided he should find Old Sen a wife instead.

The captain had three wives, while the first mate did not even have a girlfriend. Wasn't that like a weasel giving birth to rats, each generation worse than the last? Julian arranged for Herbert to sleep and even gently tucked him in. Herbert was deeply moved by Julian's actions. Julian said, "We're brothers. No need for formalities. Get some rest. I'll go change the opposing currents over the sea." Julian added, "Make sure you rest well." Herbert was so touched that he wanted to rip out his heart and show Julian that it was filled entirely with Julian's image.

After leaving the room, Julian immediately called over Pablo, the Head of Logistics. "Brother, do you know the first mate's story?" Pablo asked, "What story does the first mate have? Did something happen to him?" Julian said, "The first mate's father hoped he would marry early and continue the family line. His father has been dead for over ten years, yet Old Sen still hasn't married."

Old Sen had worked day and night for our Flame Dragon Pirates and still had not found a wife. As captain, this pains me deeply. I now order you to find him a suitable wife so he can pass on his surname. The first mate has sacrificed too much. Do you understand?" Pablo said emotionally, "The first mate truly is a great man. I'll do everything I can to help him find a suitable girlfriend."

Julian nodded with satisfaction and said to Pablo, "You truly are the strategist of our ship. Go." Julian said happily, "Old Sen, this captain can only help you this much." With that, Julian entered his Flame Giant Dragon Form and flew toward the rear of the ship.

Using his wingspan of more than two hundred meters, he began fanning the twelve ships. Gust after gust of violent wind struck the sails, and the ships immediately began accelerating. Julian directed the wind along their sailing route.

Julian had no desire to blow the ships into the Calm Belt. That was a nest for Sea Kings. Most Sea Kings were five or six hundred meters long, and some giant sea beasts even exceeded a thousand meters. Some Sea Kings could also launch attacks with ocean waves. Julian did not want to die at seventeen. Those Sea Kings were largely immune to flames.

Many Sea Kings had serpentine or dragon-like appearances, while others looked like enormous catfish with huge mouths. They were incredibly bizarre. Especially out on the sea, Julian remained very cautious. Even though this was not the Calm Belt, he preferred to be steady.

By noon, Julian returned to the ship. Flying all morning had indeed tired him out. He began stuffing himself in the dining hall. After eating several hundred pounds of food, Julian let out a satisfied burp, then repeated what he had done that morning. He transformed into a hundred-meter Flame Dragon and began fanning with his wings again. If he did not, the opposing ocean currents would blow the ships all the way back to where they had started.

Why hasn't a sea breeze come yet? The one day I don't use Momonosuke, this little bastard, to make a wish, you start going against me? Julian silently prayed, I'm willing to trade five hundred years of Momonosuke's lifespan for a fierce gale. Julian continued fanning his wings, and before long, gust after gust of wild wind really began to blow.

Julian said with a smug expression, "You people just can't stand seeing Momonosuke live well, can you? Always trying to drain his life away. Ah, Momonosuke, you saw it yourself. Heaven wants to mess with you. There's nothing I, Flame Dragon Julian, can do about it."

Julian flew back to the Flame Dragon and landed on the open-air deck of the fourth floor, where he began training his fist bones. He also intended to recruit some talent on this island. He still did not have enough people under him. There was a Bomb-Bomb Fruit user aboard his ship whose strength was already formidable, at least on the level of a Major General.

Julian was also planning to give him a Division Captain position. He had an idea: he would make him the Seventh Division Captain, then choose another powerful Division Captain later and establish an Eighth Division Captain. Eight Division Captains, then Ten Flying Generals, and Twelve Dark Dragon Guards.

Once he had such an organization, Julian would have the confidence to venture into the New World and make a name for himself. He would seize Wano Country and turn those Japanese Samurai into his lapdogs—the kind that got skinned and had their tendons pulled out.

Julian said, "The people of Wano Country are strong, and waterfalls surround both sides of the country. No ship can get up there. If it were another country, I truly wouldn't be interested. Those places are hard to defend and easy to attack. Only Wano Country fits my environmental requirements."

After thinking it over, Julian decided he should first steal Teacher Kaido's home. If he truly could not defeat Kaido, then even if the entire crew ganged up on him, they still could not defeat the Beasts Pirates. Kaido also had King as his first mate.

Julian felt that Sky Island was still the best. That place was like paradise itself, filled with singing birds and fragrant flowers. Other places truly had little meaning.

Julian had no interest in Whitebeard's territory. It was too easy to invade: merely several dozen islands around Fish-Man Island, located in the first half of the New World. Its only advantage was that it was easy to collect protection fees from passing ships.

Big Mom's Whole Cake Island lay in the center of the New World, leaning toward its first half and overlapping slightly with Whitebeard's territory. But Big Mom still did not dare provoke Whitebeard.

Kaido was in Wano Country, while the future Red-Haired Pirates would take the latter half of the New World. After considering everything, Julian still thought Sky Island was best, with Wano Country second. He had no interest whatsoever in the latter half of the New World. That place was either battered by torrential rain or violent winds, constantly exposed to sun and rain with little commercial value.

The best location was Whitebeard's territory, while the place with the greatest potential was Kaido's Wano Country. By the time Red-Hair Shanks became one of the Four Emperors, all the other territories had already been claimed. Back then, he had been too young to defeat Whitebeard, Big Mom, or Kaido. Red-Hair Shanks was the youngest of them all.

At the Summit War, Red-Hair was only thirty-seven and was already the second-strongest of the Four Emperors, only slightly weaker than Kaido. The Red-Haired Pirates had one huge advantage: their many powerful crew members.

The Red-Haired Pirates' ten officers were: tenth officer Monster, ninth officer Howling Gab, eighth officer Limejuice, seventh officer Hongous, sixth officer Rox D., fifth officer Ben Beckman, fourth officer Nek, third officer Deck, second officer Lucky Roux, first officer Yasopp, and First Mate Beckman.

At the Summit War, Red-Hair was only thirty-seven. Yet with those Elite Crew Members, he forced back the Beast King Kaido. Julian felt that an elite-focused crew like Red-Hair's was the perfect kind of crew he sought. Little Red-Hair is still with Roger's Pirates now.

Julian was somewhat interested in the young Red-Hair Shanks. Based on their ages, Julian should be around three years older than Red-Hair and about one year younger than Hawk Eyes. He looked forward to fighting the strong people of the Sea. Red-Hair and Hawk Eyes were relatively principled.

Doflamingo and Old Sand, on the other hand, were rather shameless. Julian said, "Old Sand is twenty-one this year. At twenty-four, he'll head to the New World to challenge Whitebeard. Whitebeard will definitely tell him, 'Become my son!' Old Sand won't accept it, only to discover in the end that he can't even touch the corner of Whitebeard's clothes."

Whitebeard would even grind Old Sand into the ground. Whitebeard definitely spared him, or Old Sand would never have had the chance to obtain a Supreme Grade Blade. Thinking about these amusing stories from the Sea made Julian want to laugh. The stubborn Old Sand and the arrogant Doflamingo.

After calculating, Julian concluded that Doflamingo was still running an arms business in the North Blue. Doflamingo had great potential for business and had already begun developing his underground forces.

As for Old Sand, after being crushed by Whitebeard, he would encounter Nicole Robin and learn of Pluto, the ancient weapon. He would then run to Alabasta and hide there for more than ten years, only to be crushed again by Monkey D. Luffy and thrown into Impel Down to turn screws.

When it was time for dinner, Julian prepared many dishes and called the three women over. Marlena arrived at the dining hall first. Why had Marlena been willing to marry Julian? Julian had only said one thing to her: "Would you like to become my family?" Marlena nodded and said, "I would." From then on, Julian treated Marlena as family.

Alice and Beatrice slowly appeared in the dining hall. Julian asked, "What are you two busy with every day? I feel like you're even busier than me, the captain." Alice said with a dark expression, "Clearly, you're the one with nothing serious to do. You often visit those young nurse girls under the excuse of checking in on them, then chat with them about their dreams." Julian said, "I'm only promoting harmony in the fleet. Don't talk nonsense."

Alice said, "I'm pregnant. I'm carrying your child." Julian nearly spat out a mouthful of old breath. "What did you say? You're carrying my child already? That fast?" Julian thought, It seems we've been a little too frequent lately. At the same time, he felt a small surge of happiness.

Julian embraced Alice and asked, "How long have you been pregnant? Why are you only telling me now?" Alice said happily, "Not long, only around ten days. Today, I felt dizzy and nauseous, so I checked my body. I'm fine, and the child is healthy too." Alice said, "Didn't you really want to fulfill your father's final wish? Aren't you very happy now?" Julian replied, "I really am happy. Someone will inherit my family business."

Julian thought, This child needs to be educated properly. He can't be like Yamato, using Thunder Bagua to beat her own father Kaido. He can't be like Luffy either, using a Gum-Gum Pistol to hit his grandfather Garp during the Summit War. Blackbeard directly killed his own father, Whitebeard. Chiffon wanted to kill her own mother, Charlotte Linlin. Julian thought, The stories of these filial sons, filial daughters, and filial grandsons are truly dangerous.