The Concept of an Airship
The sun was setting, and the evening glow had set half the sky ablaze.
First half of the Grand Line, City of Water.
Outside Tom's Workshop.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
Sephiroth raised his right hand and knocked on the door. He carried a large suitcase in his left hand, while beside him stood Marigold, with waist-length orange hair and a graceful figure.
Click!
"It's young Sephiroth! Come in!"
Wearing an apron and heavy makeup, Granny Kokoro opened the door. Upon seeing the two outside, she quickly invited them in.
Only then did Granny Kokoro return to the kitchen to continue cooking.
"Long time no see, Mr. Tom, Franky, Iceburg."
Sephiroth smiled and greeted the three dusty, weary-looking men seated at the dining table.
To build the Sea Train tracks, the three of them often spent one or two months drifting at sea, living aboard ships.
Only after completing a certain stage of the project would they return to rest for a while.
The moment shipwright Tom saw him, he immediately threw back his head and laughed.
"Hahaha...! Long time no see, young Sephiroth! You seem to have grown quite a bit taller!"
"Well, that's normal. I'm still growing... By the way, how is the Sea Train coming along?" Sephiroth asked casually.
"The sea railway from the City of Water to Saint Falte Island has already been completed! It's all thanks to your earlier suggestion to seek sponsorship, young Sephiroth. The other islands also sent people to help, which sped up the project considerably!"
"Is that so? That's good..."
"And this young lady is?"
"Her name is Boa Marigold. She's my girlfriend."
"Hello."
The orange-haired girl smiled and nodded slightly at the three men.
"Mr. Tom, I actually came here this time because I have something I'd