"What a terrifying little girl."
Kokoro turned to look at Nami, ignoring the young man lying at her feet, covered in black soot and smoking.
"Come to think of it, you're heading to Water 7 to repair your ship, right?"
"Yes. I heard the shipbuilding technology there is world-class." Nami nodded, the electricity in her hands gradually fading.
"Of course it is! Hahaha, looks like you know a thing or two."
Kokoro grinned broadly, her golden curls bouncing behind her. "Water 7 started out in this trade. It definitely has the finest shipyards in the world.
"The World Government uses ships built there, and it's also where the world's greatest shipwrights gather."
"That's perfect!"
Luffy excitedly raised a clenched fist. "We were planning to recruit a shipwright there anyway! Granny, do you know who the best shipwright is? We want to ask him to join our crew!"
"You've got a good eye. As for the best shipwright I know..."
At that, Kokoro paused, raised her bottle, and tipped her head back for a heavy swig. Only after draining half the bottle did she burst out laughing.
"He's been dead for many years! Hahaha! You're pirates, right? It won't be easy to get someone to join your crew.
"You'll have to find one yourselves. I've got a feeling you'll get along well with the shipwrights there."
"Is that so? Well, I guess that makes sense. Hahaha." Luffy pressed down his straw hat and grinned foolishly.
"Still, I can write you a letter of introduction. Wait here." Kokoro turned and headed inside.
Before long, she returned with a letter and a sheet of paper, handing them to Nami. "The shipbuilding company there is called the Galley-La Company.
"Give this to them, and you might get a discount. The other sheet is a