After a banquet on the island and a night's rest, the group continued their journey toward Water 7.
Having witnessed the battle between Lin Yuan and Kuzan, everyone felt a sense of urgency. The earth-shattering power that could be felt even from dozens of miles away now terrified them.
Apart from Genzo and Tesoro taking turns piloting the merchant ship, no one else was in that relaxed state.
They had all been training diligently during this time, and even Olvia had practiced her spear skills a little.
Along the way, the pirate crews they encountered were all eagerly killed by Enel and his crew. Although their strength could not compare to those great pirates, they were still much stronger than the pirate crews in the first half of the Grand Line.
Enel, in particular, has seen his strength increase rapidly through training and battles during this period.
As for Lin Yuan, he hasn't made a move during this time. One reason is to let Enel and the others gain combat experience, and the other is that he hasn't found any powerful opponents who catch his eye.
And so, they practically swept through the land to reach Water 7, with more than a dozen pirate crews sinking into the sea.
" Genzo, let's take the boat to the harbor. We only need a few people to watch the boat. See who comes with me to the island."
After discussing it, the group decided that Tesoro, Enel, Erza, and Emile go to the island with Lin Yuan, while the others would stay on the ship.
After all, there's a lot of gold here, so it needs to be guarded.
" Genzo, if you encounter any trouble, send me a signal immediately!"
"Don't worry! We'll keep a close eye on the ship."
Lin Yuan nodded, then led the four of them up to Water 7.
The Water 7 truly lived up to its reputation as a holy land for shipbuilding technicians. Along the way, Lin Yuan saw many shipbuilding factories, and almost half of the people here made a living by building ships.
"Boss, there are so many manufacturing plants here! It truly lives up to its Water 7. And just now I saw railway tracks on the sea! It's unbelievable."
Tesoro observed the surroundings carefully, and everyone marveled at the lifestyle there.
"Hmm, looks like we've come to the right place. Let's grab something to eat first, and then head over to Tom's Shipyard."
" Tom's Shipyard? Boss, why are we going to that place?"
"Because there is an extremely skilled person there, who is also the most skilled shipbuilder on the island. The pirate ship of the Pirate King Roger was built by him."
"What?! The pirate ship of Pirate King Roger!"
The four of them stared at Lin Yuan in surprise, their voices rising involuntarily.
"Alright, don't be surprised. He was indeed an extraordinary person. He even designed the railway tracks at sea. The purpose of our trip is to find him."
Lin Yuan briefly explained Tom's situation to the four of them.
"Hey boss, I was right, there really is someone qualified on this island."
Enel activated his Observation Haki and quickly located Tom.
Lin Yuan smiled but didn't answer. Instead, he looked at a restaurant and smiled as he read the description next to it.
"Let's go, since we're here, let's try the local 'Water Water Meat,' I've heard it's very famous."
The four were taken aback, not expecting Lin Yuan to actually come to eat. However, they did not refuse and let Lin Yuan take the lead in everything.
"Welcome, please come in!"
Upon seeing Lin Yuan and his companions, the shop owner immediately came over to greet them warmly. Noticing the unintentional aura emanating from the four of them, he carefully put on a smiling face.
"Hmm, I've heard their 'Water Water Meat' is famous, so let's get ten servings to start. Also, please bring some other local specialties."
After Lin Yuan finished speaking, Tesoro, who had been following behind him, threw a thick stack of Beli to the shopkeeper.
Upon seeing so many Beli, the shop owner's gaze became even more respectful, and he hurriedly went to prepare the meal.
Soon, huge platters were brought out, each filled with enormous, glistening chunks of meat.
Lin Yuan picked up his chopsticks and took a bite; it was indeed very delicious.
"Great! You should all try it. This Water Water Meat is very interesting and incredibly delicious."
Upon hearing this, Enel and the others didn't stand on ceremony, picked up a piece, and took a bite; it was indeed very delicious.
Lin Yuan had a huge appetite; Enel and the other three couldn't even match his eating capacity. He ate a full fifty servings before stopping, while Enel and the other three were already full after only twenty servings.
" Enel, pack some more and send them to Robin and the others, then come find us."
"OK!"
Finally, Lin Yuan and his companions left amidst the shopkeeper's shock and profuse thanks, while Enel vanished from the spot in an instant with a large food box.
Lin Yuan didn't wait for him, but continued walking towards the shipyard. During the meal, Enel had already told Lin Yuan Tom's location.
Just as Lin Yuan and his group arrived at Tom's Shipyard, which later became the shipyard, Enel returned.
Who are you? What brings you here?
Just as Lin Yuan and his group were about to go inside to take a look, a young man with blue hair came out and looked at them warily.
Lin Yuan carefully examined the other person, then smiled and said.
"Hello, we're here to discuss a business deal with Master Tom. We're wondering if he's available."
The blue-haired young man was none other than the future mayor of Iceburg, Iceburg, and one of Tom's disciples.
However, Iceburg did not speak immediately, but continued to watch the group warily.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Tom no longer builds ships for anyone. Please leave!"
"What did you say!"
Upon hearing this, Enel wanted to step forward and teach the other person a lesson. He had come all this way, only to be rejected before even seeing the person.
Tesoro quickly grabbed Enel to prevent him from acting rashly.
Lin Yuan wasn't angry. He knew Tom's current situation. In two or three years, the ten-year period promised by the World Government would be over, so it was only right that Iceburg was wary of them.
"Could Mr. Iceburg please show this drawing to Mr. Tom? Perhaps he will agree."
Iceburg wasn't surprised that Lin Yuan knew his name, after all, he was one of the foremen of Water 7.
He glanced at Lin Yuan and noticed that the other party was very polite, so he suppressed his wariness, took the blueprint, and glanced at it.
With just a glance, he was completely captivated by the contents of the drawings, becoming utterly absorbed in them.
Lin Yuan didn't rush the other party, nor was he worried that the other party would damage the blueprints, as he had already made a backup.
After staring at it for a full ten minutes, Iceburg finally looked up in shock and said seriously to Lin Yuan.
"Please come in and rest for a bit, everyone. I'll go find the teacher now."
After leading Lin Yuan and the others into the shipyard to rest, Iceburg hurriedly left.
Unbeknownst to him, just as Lin Yuan and his companions entered, several figures appeared near the shipyard.
Lin Yuan and Enel naturally noticed each other as well. Lin Yuan said something softly, and Tesoro and the others tensed up for a moment before relaxing.
Three minutes later, a large, obese old man rushed over, followed by Iceburg and a young man.
"Whose blueprints are these? Who wants me to build ships for them?"