"I thought I'd really shock you guys, but it seems..." A look of disappointment appeared on Franky's face.
Luffy can now achieve the same effect with a casual punch, without expending much energy or facing many limitations.
In comparison, his Coup de Burst not only requires a pre-animation preparation time, but is also limited by air. It's fine at sea, but if you go to the sea, you won't be able to use it because there's no air.
For a moment, Franky suddenly felt that the function he had painstakingly created was nothing more than a decoration.
"Actually, the function you invented is quite different from Luffy just using his fists to brute force. Don't underestimate yourself!" Xia Chen said calmly.
"Really? You think my Coup de Burst is really useful? How is it different from Luffy's?" Franky asked excitedly.
In Franky's view, in terms of the result, there is no difference between the two; both make the ship fly into the sky, and in fact, they are similar in principle.
They all achieve this by unleashing tremendous energy to strike the sea surface, generating a reaction force that allows the ship to fly.
"It's not that it's very useful, but it's definitely very different from Luffy's!"
"Because if you used Coup de Burst and make the ship fly backward, then Nami wouldn't be Luffy, but you. Don't you think that makes a big difference?"
Franky:...
"You really know how to talk!"
After Xia Chen's interruption, Franky's disappointment noticeably lessened, and he continued:
"Now that I've already told you this secret, even if it's not very useful right now, I'll still let you see it!"
After saying that, Franky walked forward, and just as he was about to disappear from everyone's sight, he turned back and called out, " Nami, remember to adjust the course first!"
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Before long, after Franky's Coup de Burst and Luffy's several Armament Haki attacks, the group quickly spotted the Sabaody Archipelago.
"Wow... what a huge tree!" Chopper exclaimed, his mouth agape in utter shock.
The others reacted similarly to Chopper, all wearing expressions of shock.
"It's so big, just like the Tree of Knowledge of Ohara!"
"The problem is that there's only one Tree of Knowledge in Ohara, but here there are so many enormous trees, it's truly incredible!"
Robin spoke, his voice tinged with excitement.
"Wow! What huge bubbles!" Usopp exclaimed, holding his binoculars.
"No, no, let me see!" Luffy ran over instantly, snatched the binoculars from Usopp's hand, and looked into the distance.
The next moment, his expression also became excited.
"It's so big! This is the first time I've ever seen such huge bubbles! And the best part is that they all come up from the ground! It's amazing!"
"Those bubbles are the most unique feature of the Sabaody Archipelago. Unlike ordinary bubbles that burst easily, these bubbles can easily support the weight of several of us without breaking a sweat!"
Bubble Car, bubble Ferris wheels, houses built on bubbles... bubble culture permeates every corner of Sabaody Archipelago! Just like the shell culture of the Sky Island!
"But that's only if it's within the unique climate of the Sabaody Archipelago; otherwise, the resin components will explode because they can't fully utilize their power!" Xia Chen explained with a smile.
"Resin components?" Nami looked at Xia Chen curiously.
"That's right! Resin! These giant trees secrete special natural resin from their roots through respiration. The resin expands in the air, forming bubbles that then float into the sky. That's how these bubbles come about!"
"Bubble culture? The Grand Line really does have everything!" Sanji said calmly, taking a drag of his cigarette.
Zoro chimed in calmly, "That's right! After all, everyone has Curly Brows, so it's not that strange to have these things!"
(╬▔盘▔)╯!
"You're asking for it!!"
Amidst the expectant expressions of everyone, the Thousand Sunny drew ever closer to the Sabaody Archipelago, soon arriving at the island's shore.
"Yay! I'll go check out the island first!"
Luffy leaped directly onto the Sabaody and ran inside, his eyes filled with excitement.
"Wait for us!"
Usopp and Chopper shouted and then jumped over as well.
Xia Chen could understand this situation; after all, it had been half a year since he had seen a new island, so he was bound to be excited to see it again.
Xia Chen did not tell the others about the fact that the Sabaody Archipelago was a gathering place for many pirates and bounty hunters.
Just kidding, they are the most vicious pirates, they don't need to care about these things at all!
"Those guys are really fast!" Franky said with a laugh as he watched Luffy almost disappear from sight.
" Robin, let's go for a walk on the island and buy some clothes!" Nami invited Robin.
"Okay!" Robin smiled, and then the two of them headed toward the island.
Watching the two figures walk away, Sanji shouted, " Nami, do you want me to come with you to protect you? I can even help you with your clothes!"
"You can leave the Bubble Car on Clothes Island, you don't need to take it~ Sanji!" Xia Chen said with a faint smile.
"Oh... that's a pity, Sanji, Robin and I will go by ourselves!" Nami smiled and waved.
"Ah!! Why! My heart aches so much!" Sanji knelt down on the spot, looking at Nami and Robin's backs with resentment.
But the next second he jumped up, instantly rushing in front of Xia Chen. He grabbed Xia Chen's collar and said angrily:
" Xia Chen, are you doing this on purpose?! You're the one who stays on Amazon Lily every day, while I haven't seen a woman in half a year! And now you've even taken away my chance to openly follow behind these two young ladies!"
"You have already chosen a path to death!"
" Sanji, don't get so worked up!"
"Am I getting excited?" Sanji roared again.
Nobody would believe you if you said you weren't excited!
Xia Chen continued, "Think about it, Nami and Robin are always on the ship, so you can see them anytime, but the other ladies don't have that opportunity!"
"Just look how big this island is, and how many beautiful ladies live there?"
Upon hearing Xia Chen's words, Sanji's anger vanished instantly, replaced by overwhelming excitement. He immediately released Xia Chen 'Xia Chen collar, helping him straighten his clothes while smiling and saying:
"Hahaha... Xia Chen, I'm so sorry! I misunderstood you!"
Once he was all ready, Sanji's eyes immediately lit up with hearts. He wiggled his body and ran towards the island, shouting, "Beautiful ladies, your knight has arrived!"
After running several dozen meters, Sanji seemed to remember something, stopped, turned around to look at Xia Chen, pounded his chest with his fist, and said:
"My good brother! He's in my heart!"
After saying that, Sanji twisted and ran forward again.
Everyone:...