Leaving Water 7

"Say, Luffy, you're not really planning to follow those guys' suggestion and steal Franky's shorts, are you?" Li Ziming looked conflicted. "We really don't need to go this far, do we?"

"But isn't this the most effective method?" Luffy picked his nose. "Besides, Franky is exactly like the shipwright I imagined!"

"Forget it. Once Luffy makes up his mind, nothing you say can change it." Robin smiled.

"Ugh, but looking at a man's ** will give you styeballs." Li Ziming pursed his lips. "Whatever. I'll just stay on the ship and not look when the time comes."

The next day, the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at the site of their new ship.

"It's huge!" Luffy shouted excitedly. Although they could only make out a rough outline for now, the enormous hull had already emerged.

"Hey, I'm here, Franky! Hurry up and give us the ship!" Luffy shouted, instantly waking the exhausted people sleeping nearby.

"You're here." Iceburg stood up. "The ship is finished. Franky just isn't here. To be honest, even I was stunned when I saw the ship's design. It must be a vessel capable of crossing any ocean."

"Of course. I'm the greatest ship!" Edward said proudly. "No wave can defeat me!"

"Edward!" Luffy excitedly picked Edward up. "As long as you're all right."

"Of course I am. I'm the Ship Spirit of the Thousand Sunny now. I'll continue adventuring with everyone from now on!" Edward said excitedly. "Ride me through the wind and waves!"

"Well done, Straw Hat!" Iceburg suddenly pulled away the cloth covering the Thousand Sunny. "If you want to become the Pirate King, then board this Thousand Sunny!"

"Thousand Sunny? That's the ship's name? It's awesome!" Luffy said excitedly. "This lion's head is so cool!"

"Wow, is this being given to us?" Chopper asked