The new Xiaoyao

At Lind's words, Axel and the other four looked interested and said they hoped to come along.

"Boss, you could bring Lyle and Light too. Those brothers used to be shipwrights."

Rex, who rarely spoke, suddenly offered the suggestion.

"Hahahaha, that's right! We can bring Lyle along to take a look!"

Lind's eyes lit up at Rex's suggestion. Although he trusted the shipyard's craftsmen, having two professionals from his own crew along would certainly help.

"We can't leave the base unattended, though. Liana, Rex, you two will come with me this afternoon, along with Lyle and Light."

"Axel, Calvin, Allison, you three stay and manage the base. If anything comes up, just contact me through the Den Den Mushi!"

After a little more thought, Lind quickly settled the remaining arrangements.

That afternoon, after lunch and a short rest, Lind headed straight to the shipyard in eastern Hachinosu with the others.

Rocks had recruited its shipwrights from all over the world. They might not match the shipyards of Water 7, but their skills were still quite impressive.

The Rocks Pirates' hundreds of ships, large and small, were all built, repaired, and maintained here. It could certainly be called an important shipbuilding center in the New World at the time.

Of course, building new ships or refitting old ones both cost money.

Even as a Division Commander, Lind couldn't turn the Wanderer into a giant vessel like the Sword of Xebec or the Moby Dick without money.

And as a newcomer who had only made his debut a few months ago, money was what Lind lacked most.

With no other choice, Lind borrowed tens of millions of Beli from Whitebeard and Golden Lion to refit the Wanderer.

At the very least, he wanted it to become a ship that ordinary people could operate and sail normally through the New World.

After all, he couldn't rely entirely on his own telekinesis to control the ship every time they went to sea.

Fortunately, when Lind first built the Wanderer, he had followed the principle that bigger was better.

The Wanderer had a solid foundation. At a full eighty meters long, it was a very large ship in an age dominated by wooden warships.

Its materials were excellent too, all hardwoods Lind had carefully selected.

The shipwrights only needed to modify its structure and improve its basic facilities for it to serve as Lind's main ship during these early days!

When Lind's group arrived at the shipyard, they saw Master Yor, a shipwright who had received word in advance and was waiting outside.

As Lind was one of the Rocks Pirates' few Division Commanders, the shipyard took his order very seriously.

Master Yor, the shipyard's finest craftsman, had personally taken charge of the Wanderer's refit.

"Master Yor, sorry for the trouble!"

Upon seeing Master Yor, Lind hurried over to greet him.

"Hahaha, it's all part of the job, Commander Lind. I'll be showing you the Wanderer's refit this afternoon!"

Standing over three meters tall, Master Yor answered Lind with a smile.

"Commander Lind, and your friends, please come with me to take a look at the Wanderer!"

"I have to say, the Wanderer's materials are truly excellent. They may not compare to Adam Wood, but they're certainly among the finest timbers available!"

"Where did you get them, Commander Lind? Do you have any left?"

Master Yor asked with a smile as he led Lind deeper into the shipyard.

"Hahaha, if you're interested, Master Yor, I can give you some seeds. I found them on a deserted island!"

"I used almost all the mature trees for the Wanderer, but if you're interested, you could try growing them yourself!"

Lind answered warmly. He was more than happy to build a good relationship with a highly skilled expert like Master Yor.

"Hahahaha, wonderful! Sorry for the trouble, Commander Lind. I'll give you twenty percent off the Wanderer's refit!"

Master Yor laughed at Lind's answer. Though it was a little disappointing, getting some seeds was still an excellent outcome.

They might not grow, but at least he would have something to look forward to.

"Here we are! Commander Lind, this is the Wanderer as it stands now!"

"We've essentially finished modifying the hull. Next comes installing the cannons and designing some of the interior rooms."

Before long, they reached the Wanderer, and Master Yor pointed to it as he began his explanation.

Looking at the Wanderer's much sleeker shape and listening to Master Yor's explanation, Lind was thoroughly satisfied.

The Wanderer had been refitted entirely to the standards of a three-masted sailing ship. Its streamlined hull was beautiful, and the Roc figurehead at its bow looked imposing.

Although its sails had yet to be raised, its might was already beginning to show.

Master Yor's craftsmanship and taste were impeccable.

Even from the outside alone, the refitted Wanderer perfectly matched Lind's vision of a warship.

Lind was already imagining himself at the helm of the Wanderer, sailing across the sea with its sails unfurled.

Master Yor then led them aboard the Wanderer to continue the tour.

"Commander Lind, after the refit, the Wanderer measures ninety meters long, twenty-five meters wide, and forty-five meters high, including the masts."

"As requested, the deckhouse has three stories. The second and third contain the captain's quarters and living quarters, with over fifty rooms of various sizes."

"The first is a general service area containing the banquet hall, dining room, kitchen, baths, infirmary, and other facilities!"

"It can easily meet the living and accommodation needs of every current member of the Seventh Division!"

"There are three decks below. As requested, the upper compartments primarily serve as recreation and temporary rest areas, the middle compartments are for training, and the lower compartments are for storage."

Lind didn't know much about the other details, such as the ship's sides, masts, or armament, so he chose to trust Master Yor's expertise.

What mattered most to him was whether all the functional areas he wanted were present and whether they met his needs.

Clearly, Master Yor had fulfilled all his earlier requests admirably.

"Hahahaha, thank you so much, Master Yor. I'm very pleased!"

"Liana, Rex, Lyle, Light, what do you think? Do you see any problems?"

Lind was very satisfied with the Wanderer's refit, but after a moment's thought, he decided to ask the others for their opinions.

"Hehe, Boss, this ship's design is right up my alley!"

Rex nodded enthusiastically, clearly delighted with a warship that offered such outstanding functionality and comfort.

As a rough-and-ready fellow, he had never experienced a ship with properly designed living quarters, service facilities, recreation areas, and training areas all together.

"That's right, Boss. I think it's perfect too. Could I have the officers' room next to the captain's quarters?"

Allison beside him felt the same way. She even wanted the room next to Lind's, which gave him a bit of a headache!

"As expected of Master Yor. Your design skills are truly among the finest on the seas!"

As shipwrights themselves, Lyle and Light were even more effusive in their praise of Master Yor's design.

"Master Yor, could we make the deckhouse four stories instead? The fourth would be the captain's quarters, and the second and third would house the officers and crew."

"With that change, when could you finish the rest of the refit?"

Although Lind didn't mind Allison living next door, he decided to give the captain's quarters their own floor for the sake of the crew's future harmony.

So he asked Master Yor whether that small adjustment was possible and when the refit would be complete.

After all, it would be best to have a few days to get used to the ship before officially setting sail. They could also finish furnishing and decorating it.

"Hahaha, rest assured, Commander Lind. Our shipyard has assigned a considerable number of workers to the Wanderer."

"Adding another story to the deckhouse won't be difficult. In twenty days, you can come here and collect the Wanderer!"

"Hahahaha, thank you so much! I'll treat you to a drink another day!"