At a glance, the locomotive alone rivaled many large three-masted sailing ships in size.
"Wow! That's amazing!"
Louf could not help exclaiming in awe.
"Of course it is!" Franky chimed in. "This is a SUPER amazing locomotive, built by the SUPER amazing Mr. Tom himself!"
Louf did not particularly want to engage with this blue-haired pervert wearing nothing but underwear. His first impression had been utterly dreadful.
Adrian rubbed his chin as he studied the enormous locomotive.
"Is this the only locomotive you have so far?"
Mr. Tom explained with a smile, "Once you have the head, building the body is no trouble at all!"
Adrian asked again, "When do you expect the Puffing Tom to start running?"
"That's hard to say." Mr. Tom shrugged.
"After all, the Sea Train project needs more than just a train. Sea beasts, sturdy tracks... there are all sorts of factors to consider."
"Truly impressive!" Adrian praised him. "The most I can build is a little boat for one person."
"You know a bit of shipbuilding too, Adrian?"
Mr. Tom found that rather hard to believe.
White Ghost, whose name struck fear across the seas, knew a shipwright's craft too?
"I learned a long time ago, though my most successful work so far was just a speedboat big enough for one person."
Adrian briefly recalled the past.
"That speedboat accompanied me all across the West Blue, but after I first reached the Grand Line—Drum Island, to be precise—it finally reached the end of its life. I haven't built a boat myself since."
"You sound rather nostalgic for it. Tahahaha! That's right! Once a shipwright builds his first boat, he can't help wanting to build a second!"
Mr. Tom laughed heartily, then suddenly offered an invitation.
"Adrian, would you like to leave a creation of