Water 7.
This giant city, with water as its lifeblood, shimmered under the afternoon sun.
Its intricate waterways spread like a silver spiderweb, arched bridges spanned both banks like rainbows, and buildings rose and fell along the canals—yet beneath that splendid exterior, the city's deep exhaustion could not be concealed.
The streets beside the canals were sparsely populated. Shops that had once been filled with ship models and tools were now mostly empty.
The occasional shipwright who passed by wore a troubled expression wholly out of place in this "City of Shipbuilding."
The shadow of economic decline hung over the entire island like sea fog.
Amid this desolate scene, the appearance of a group of little girls was especially conspicuous. Dressed in different outfits, they gathered by the canal railing, chattering away.
"Say, Dawn, do we really have to do this? Keeping up this cloud and mist is exhausting for me."
Nami suddenly frowned in displeasure and muttered quietly toward the empty air behind her.
"I'm a wanted criminal. If I'm discovered, you won't be able to have fun anymore. Besides, this can train your ability too. Killing two birds with one stone."
Dawn shot Nami an annoyed glare, curled his finger, and flicked a wisp of extremely weak Armament Haki at her forehead.
Nami cried out, "Ow!" and covered her forehead.
"That hurt! You violent maniac! Once my Observation Haki gets a little stronger, I'll definitely dodge your sneak attacks in advance!"
"I'll be waiting."
The invisible Dawn chuckled, utterly unconcerned.
Nami pursed her lips and muttered things like "tyrant" and "dictator." The other girls snickered when they saw this.
Before long, having vented her frustration, Nami tossed aside her earlier annoyance and resumed chatting with her little friends.
Dawn's gaze passed through the mirage as he silently observed