"Come to think of it, we haven't properly introduced ourselves yet."
Rod put an arm around Genos's shoulders.
"This is our new companion, Genos!"
"..."
"That's it?"
Nia looked at Rod.
"Um..."
Rod looked at Genos.
He didn't seem to know much about him either.
"Why don't you introduce yourself?"
Genos scratched his head and looked at everyone before him.
Though he'd only known them for half a day, they already felt like friends he'd known for years.
Was this what it felt like to have companions?
It wasn't bad.
"I'm Genos, a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user with the Human-Human Fruit, Zombie Model."
"My dream is to live a peaceful life."
"This is my partner, Xixi."
"Woof, woof~~"
Genos picked up the little white dog, who was eating with gusto, and greeted everyone with her.
"A peaceful life. What a simple, yet difficult, dream."
Rod sighed.
"I'm Rod, the captain of this ship. I'm also the one who'll bear your dreams and take you with me as we race across the sea!"
"Nerl, navigator and sharpshooter."
Nerl gave Genos a friendly smile. This new companion was as calm and steadfast as the sea, and someone they could rely on.
"I'm Luo, the ship's doctor."
After a hearty meal, Luo had finally regained some of his strength. He held out his hand to Genos, and the two shook hands amicably.
Though it was rude, he really wanted to study Genos's body.
He'd witnessed that terrifying regenerative ability during the fight earlier.
"You're looking at me like you want to put me on an operating table."
Luo's gaze sent a chill down Genos's spine.
"I doubt I'll get the chance. Your regenerative abilities are just too strong."
Genos smiled but didn't respond.
Ever since eating the Devil Fruit, he hadn't seen a