Chapter 248 3 Days of Farewell
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"Uh hahaha, this suggestion really suits your style, Franky."
Tom said with a smile.
"But maybe it will really be a good idea."
"Oh~! Really? Mr. Tom, do you think so too? Haha, that's great. No, I think I've got inspiration. I'm going to start designing my Franky series No. 9 battleship now!"
Franky said excitedly, scratching his head.
"Hahaha! You're such a motivated man! Well, let's work hard together!"
Tom encouraged, and after chatting with his apprentice for a while he felt that he had rested enough, so he put on his reading glasses and continued to draw.
Just like that, in the small room, at the big table, two figures, one big and one small, were busy with their own things under the white light of the desk lamp.
But a little brat is still a little brat after all. Franky persisted for a while and then fell asleep on the table, drooling all over the table. His Franky No. 9 battleship was launched ahead of schedule.
Tom smiled kindly like an old father, stood up and put a coat on him to prevent him from catching a cold, then sat back in his seat and continued to work on the design drawings.
What Tom admires most about this disciple who was abandoned by his own parents as if he were a cancer is his optimism, self-confidence and the spirit of never giving up. Although Franky has caused a lot of trouble to everyone by tinkering with dangerous weapons all day long, only Tom knows that the reason why this little guy does this, in addition to his personal interests and hobbies, is that he actually hopes in his heart that one day he can help others and get recognition in his own way.
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"Click! Click!"
Several figures landed lightly on the deck.
"Ah, I'm finally back!"
The ones who spoke were Captain Gir and his crew who had just returned to the Seven Water City.
"You're back. Did the trip go well, Captain?"
The lonely old man Kurokas put down his fishing rod and stood up to ask. Laboo, who had turned back into a kitten, ran and pounced on Kurokas.
The left-behind child Enelu also ran over to greet them.
"Of course, old man, if I go in person, there will be no grass left."
Captain Gill boasted.
"That's true. Are these two young men your new companions who were tricked into boarding the ship?"
Kurokas asked, looking at Tezulo and Stella beside Geer.
"What do you mean by deception? Don't destroy my glorious image as the captain."
Ignoring Gel's protest, he stepped forward and said:
"Hello, I'm the ship's doctor, Kurokas. I'm almost 50 years old. My hobbies are sunbathing, reading newspapers, and fishing. My blood type is... my zodiac sign is..."
Kulokas began his signature self-introduction again.
"Please take care of me! Doctor Crocus!"
Tezoro and Stella could only quickly introduce themselves to this strange old man, and the two sides got to know each other.
Po, the Kung Fu manatee who was still practicing on the boat, happily hugged Master Jin's thighs and cried loudly when he saw everyone coming back.
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As soon as the otakus landed, they immediately prepared to start practicing again, while Barrett was ready to test the practice results of the new recruit Enelu first.
Tezoro and Stella wanted to stay beside Gel and help serve tea, but were ruthlessly rejected by the captain. According to convention, he gave the two of them 1 million Baileys, and then sent the young couple on a vacation to relax before the new ship was completed, and to boost the economy of the Water City.
Gel smiled and shook his head, thinking that they really didn't know how to cherish. As people with special abilities, Tesoro and Stella would definitely have to train hard in the future. There weren't many good days left for them, especially Tesoro.
Enelu looked at the two newcomers' backs gradually walking away after they got off the boat, his eyes full of longing.
"Captain, why can he go out and play during the holiday? Instructor Barrett, why don't you bring him back for training? I'll even double the amount of training!"
Stella was a weak woman, and Enel had no objection. He cleverly pointed the finger at Tesoro, who was very similar to him in terms of gender and age.
They are all rebellious thorns, so it is normal for them to have some complaints. Gel smiled and walked up to Enel, patted him on the shoulder and said murderously:
"They have girlfriends, do you? How can you, a single guy, compare with them?"
"Ah! No! Me! This!"
Enel was caught off guard and was speechless, and felt that what the captain said made sense.
"Do you understand? Practice hard. When you find a partner, you can take a few days off occasionally to date or spend time with your partner. The captain and your instructor will agree. Not only will they agree, they will also provide financial support."
"I see! I understand Captain!"
Enel nodded seriously.
"Okay, stop talking nonsense and come on! Let me see if you have improved recently! As long as you can beat me, you can also take a day off! Old rules! I will only use one finger to fight you."
Barrett hooked his index finger at him and grinned contemptuously.
"Damn it! You can't underestimate a man even after three days of absence, let alone six days! Today I will definitely make you..."
Being young and full of vigor, Enel could not stand this kind of provocation. He immediately shouted, lowered his center of gravity, leaned forward and rushed forward.
The corners of Enel's mouth rose slightly. His impulsiveness and recklessness were all pretended. Not only did he not slack off these days, he also took the initiative to double his training. Even his sparring partner Po praised him for his rapid progress. He wanted to catch this bastard instructor off guard and make him suffer a loss.
When he was about five or six meters away from Barrett, a black short stick that Enel had hidden in his clothes slipped out from his sleeve and was caught by him in his hand. He quickly raised the short stick and made a whipping motion.
Barrett, who was standing calmly on the other side, had a puzzled look on his face. At this distance, was he hitting the air with a short stick? Or throwing it? A flying stick?
"Shhh!!"
Just when Barrett was a little distracted, the short stick in Enel's hand suddenly stretched out, and the tip of the stick was in front of Barrett in an instant.
"Die! You bastard~!"
Enel showed an almost insane smile and roared loudly, as if he wanted to vent all at once for all the care he had received during this period of time.
"It's a fishing rod!!"
It was not until this time that Barrett realized that what the boy was holding was not a short stick, but the fishing rod given to him by Captain Gel!
"Oh wow! You actually thought of using a fishing rod as a weapon? How novel! No, I think I've seen it somewhere."
Gel watched with great interest this fight which was supposed to have no suspense and no highlights.
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