Some time later, Kakarot leaned against the doorframe with his arms folded and said cheerfully:
"Now that you've all picked your rooms, let's discuss our ship's name and flag!"
Everyone soon gathered on deck.
"Big brother, let's call our ship the Blue Shadow Golden Waves!
"'Blue Shadow' matches the deep blue of the hull, and 'Golden Waves' fits the gleaming golden wave patterns on both sides," Lilith said excitedly.
"Dragon Suppresses the Vast Sea would be good too! It shows that we and our ship will one day make our might known across the seas!" Simba said boldly.
The others also offered the names they liked.
Watching the lively scene, Kakarot sank into thought. Even though I've come to another world, I'm still a descendant of Yan and Huang, and I've already decided to change this world.
Then I must pass on the spirit of our Chinese people.
A short while later, Kakarot said solemnly, "Our ship will be called the Yanhuang Dragon Soul!"
At his words, they all fell silent.
"Big brother, is that the 'Yanhuang' from that powerful country you told us about before?" Lilith asked, her eyes shining.
"Yes!"
"That sounds great," Lina said. "I hope we'll always stay united and never give up, just like Kakarot said!"
Everyone wholeheartedly agreed.
"We're not setting out to become pirates, so we won't use a black skull flag."
"Our flag will have a red background, with a golden fist, claw, sword, and bow intertwined on it, and a golden dragon on the back.
"I believe that one day, the mere mention of our flag will strike terror into our enemies!" Kakarot said confidently.
"All right, I'll get our flag ready right away," Nasha replied.
"Now, let's decide where we're going next," Kakarot said excitedly.
Nasha came over carrying a stack of documents and spread information about some famous island nations in the New World before everyone.
Lilith's eyes lit up at once. She eagerly leaned over to look through them, then suddenly jumped up in excitement. "Let's go to this country!
"Dressrosa! It says here that Dressrosa is an island full of passion and energy, and it also mentions the Tontatta. It sounds so interesting!"
Clutching the documents in both hands, she looked at Kakarot expectantly.
Kakarot turned to Lina and the others and asked, "Do you all agree?"
"Of course!"
Almost everyone answered in unison, their eyes sparkling with excitement, full of anticipation for this choice filled with unknowns and new experiences.
Kakarot looked at Nasha. "Nasha, do we have an Eternal Pose for Dressrosa?"
"Yes. We also have Eternal Poses for some other important islands aboard," Nasha answered with a smile.
"Excellent! Then let's head to Dressrosa! Everyone, get ready to set sail!" Kakarot happily swept his hand forward and gave the order to depart.
"Yeah!" Everyone cheered, their voices echoing across the sea, filled with excitement and longing for the adventure about to begin.
Nasha and the others quickly took their stations. Tara and Tal, the two bull Mink Tribe sailors, energetically began preparing the sails.
Their muscles shone bronze in the sunlight as they hauled the enormous sails high, letting the sea breeze fill them firmly.
Vail and Wick, the two horse Mink Tribe shipwrights, took their tools and carefully inspected the hull, making sure every part of the ship was in proper working order.
The twin sisters Fanny and Fenty got busy in the kitchen, discussing what delicious dishes to make as they deftly prepared ingredients for the plentiful food they would need on the coming voyage.
Slade, the bear Mink Tribe helmsman, stood steadily to one side, watching the sea intently with his hands on the wheel, ready to steer the ship according to Nasha's instructions at any moment.
Kakarot stood at the bow facing the sea breeze, spreading his arms to feel the wind, his heart filled with anticipation for the future.
Lilith skipped over to Kakarot and asked excitedly, "Big brother, what do you think we'll encounter in Dressrosa?
"Will we really get to meet the Tontatta? What do they look like?" She tilted her head, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
Kakarot smiled and patted Lilith's head. "I don't know either, but there are sure to be plenty of new and interesting things waiting for us.
"No matter what we encounter, we'll face it together."
The ship slowly sailed away from Zou, its outline shrinking in everyone's sight until it disappeared.
Yet the enthusiasm in their hearts only grew as they traveled across this vast sea,
heading toward Dressrosa to meet unknown challenges and surprises and begin their own legendary adventure.
Before they had sailed for long, however, they encountered the New World's harsh weather at sea.
Huge waves suddenly rose from the once-calm sea, one after another, like furious beasts roaring as they battered the ship.
The ship rocked violently. Unable to keep their footing on deck, everyone could only cling to the railings beside them.
Lilith's face paled slightly as she shouted, "These waves are enormous!"
Although there was a trace of tension on her face, her eyes were still full of excitement.
Biting her lip, she struggled to steady herself, gripping the railing so tightly that her knuckles turned white.
"Be careful, everyone! Don't get thrown overboard!" Kakarot warned loudly.
He bent his knees slightly and barely managed to steady himself with his powerful physique and Saiyan sense of balance, watching his surroundings warily.
Nasha's forehead was covered in sweat. She stared at the sea with a hint of anxiety in her eyes as she shouted to Slade:
"Slade, watch the direction of the waves! Three degrees to port!" At the same time, she gestured rapidly with both hands, trying to make her instructions clearer to him.
Slade stood firmly at the wheel, gripping it with both hands. His knuckles whitened with effort, and the veins in his arms bulged.
His gaze was focused and resolute as he stared unblinkingly at the waves ahead, every movement filled with strength.
Although the waves battered the ship like enraged beasts, making the wheel extraordinarily difficult to control, he did not falter.
Hearing Nasha's instructions, he immediately shouted back, "Understood!"
Then he gritted his teeth, his arm muscles swelling and his veins standing out like earthworms as he strained to turn the wheel.
Every turn felt like a contest of strength against the sea.
"Hang on, everyone! We'll be out of the storm soon!"
Nasha shouted, her voice firm and powerful, cutting through the howling wind and rain to reach everyone's ears and give them confidence.
She prayed silently, hoping they would all make it through this crisis safely,
knowing that her judgment now determined not only the ship's course, but the safety of everyone aboard.
By then, the sky had darkened as well. Dense clouds gathered like an enormous black curtain shrouding the sea.
Fat raindrops poured down, striking everyone and bringing a chill.
"This rain came out of nowhere!" Emily shouted from the lookout platform. The rain had soaked her feathers, making her uncomfortable.
Frowning, she clung to the platform's railing and squinted as she struggled to scan their surroundings, trying to spot any potential danger through the rain.
Iris patted Emily's shoulder and said, "Don't worry. We can get through this.
"Keep watching our surroundings, and let everyone know if anything happens."
Her voice was somewhat muffled in the rain, but Emily still heard her clearly and nodded firmly.
Conditions at sea grew worse. In addition to the huge waves and torrential rain, powerful currents appeared.
The currents tugged at the ship like an invisible force, pulling it off its original course.
"This is bad! The currents are pulling us off course!" Slade shouted, his face covered in sweat and rain as he did everything he could to bring the ship back on course.
But the currents were too strong, making the wheel extraordinarily difficult to turn. His arms had begun to ache, yet he gritted his teeth and held on.
Watching all this, Kakarot's heart tightened. I have to find a way to break free of the currents.
He took a deep breath, focused, and activated his Observation Haki, sensing the currents' direction and strength.
"Listen, everyone! Let's work together to adjust the sails and use the wind to fight the currents!"
He shouted, his voice firm and powerful, the qualities of his Observation Haki filling it with an inspiring force.
Everyone responded. Simba and Ailik ran to the sails, gripping the ropes with both hands and pulling hard, the veins on their foreheads bulging.
Lilith, Lina, Vian, and Yingyue joined them. Their rain-soaked clothes clung to their bodies, but they did not shrink back, working together to haul on the ropes.
Through everyone's combined efforts, the sails were finally adjusted. The sea breeze filled them, and the ship struggled through the currents, gradually moving away from their center.
"Whew. We've finally broken free for now." Kakarot breathed a sigh of relief, deeply moved as he looked at his exhausted yet resolute companions.
He looked firmly at everyone and said, "Thank you all for your hard work, but we can't let our guard down yet." Unwavering conviction showed in his eyes.
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