#83 - Chapter 83 Seven Water City
On the turbulent sea, a warship cut through the vast ocean like a solitary beast.
Jin and Tengetsu stood quietly on the deck, gazing at the horizon where the sea met the sky, facing their unknown fate.
The wind gently blew, stirring their hair.
Jin looked at the receding island, understanding that each team carried a different mission, and theirs was destined to be a solitary journey.
Everything around them reminded them that, compared to the other teams that had already landed, their mission was more unpredictable and isolated.
"They have all reached their destinations," Tengetsu sighed, her voice filled with an almost imperceptible loneliness.
Jin turned his head, gazing at Tengetsu, his eyes filled with a mix of emotions, "Our path has always been one we must walk ourselves."
Kuzan stood at the舷 side, leaning against the railing, "The warship will take us to Water Seven, a place that gathers the best shipwrights in the world, and also a favorite destination for pirates."
"But as far as I know, our target hasn't been there..."
Water Seven's experienced shipwrights were enough to attract pirates in droves.
Drifting on the sea, everyone wants their ship to be sturdy, as it is also a matter of life and death.
People from all over the world gather there, making it much easier to gather information.
Jin gently patted his shoulder, they both knew the uncertainty of this mission.
Every decision, every action, could determine the success of the mission and whether they could return safely.
"Because we don't have accurate information, that's why we need to go there; headquarters' decision won't be wrong."
Jin's gaze finally fell on the winding route, even if the future was full of variables, they would persevere to the end.
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Time passed bit by bit, and after sailing on the sea for a while, Jin and the others finally saw the silhouette of Water Seven.
In the deep blue sea, a colorful island shadow gradually appeared in their field of vision, the warship sailed slowly, the marines stood on the deck, their eyes revealing joy at the upcoming landing.
Water Seven stood there, like a peculiar island that only existed in ancient nautical charts, looking exceptionally magnificent.
The high-솟아 water column in the center of the island supported a cloud of mist, looking from a distance like a bridge between the sky and the earth.
There were also many ports near the entrance, which were now filled with ships in need of supplies.
"This is Water Seven," Jin murmured softly, his eyes reflecting the outline of the island.
Tengetsu beside him and the others couldn't help but lean forward.
Their eyes could not hide the shock in their hearts—seven huge waterways extended from the interior of the island, like seven giant dragons, quietly guarding the peace and tranquility of this water capital.
On the waterways, ships came and went, like wings woven in the sea, light and vivid. What a magical way to travel.
Jin and his teammates smiled at each other, understanding how different this moment was from their usual warships speeding through the waves.
The ships here were leisurely and content, travel was no longer a pursuit, but an enjoyment.
They couldn't help but imagine themselves traveling through the waterways, feeling the comfort and unique charm of the water city.
"Our mission is about to begin, I hope we can be as successful as these ships," Kuzan said after a long silence, his voice carrying an imperceptible expectation.
"Alright, let's get off the ship..." Jin leaped down, landing lightly on the port.
Water Seven was famous throughout the sea, so there were many ships traveling here, and occasionally you could see pirate ships leaving the port.
It can be said that it is a mixed bag here, and it is the best choice for them to disembark here.
It was a pity that the sea train had not yet started construction, and he really wanted to try riding it.
Jin did not choose to enter the island from the huge waterways in front of him, but took the two of them to fly in another direction.
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On the scrap island, three shadows moved forward.
Jin and Tengetsu's footsteps sounded particularly loud in the shipyard covered with sand and stones.
Judging from the appearance of this place, it seems to be a place where abandoned ships are placed, but the further you go inside, the more you find that there is a different world inside.
Moreover, this place is different from what Jin imagined.
The scrap island at this time is also unusually lively, with a constant flow of people.
However, most people left an inconspicuous building with disappointed expressions.
This is Water Seven's largest shipyard - Tom's Workers.
Tom was assigned to this garbage dump by the rulers of Water Seven because he built the 'Oro Jackson' for Roger, but even so, people came to Tom in an endless stream.
This is also Jin's main investigation site for this trip.
"This place is unexpectedly good," Jin said with emotion as he walked.
The old shipwrights' chatter in the corner, the sound of planing wood cutting through the air, and the rhythm of iron hammers beating not far away, made this place full of life.
After Jin and the others approached the shipyard, a yellow-haired woman walked up to them, looking at them warily.
"Who are you? If you want to build a ship, please make an appointment in advance."
Kokoro had been in contact with all kinds of people, and although the three people in front of her were wearing casual clothes, their temperament was different from ordinary people.
"We are not here to commission the building of a ship, we just want to see Mr. Tom," Jin said, looking at the woman in front of him.
"He's not here," Kokoro said flatly when she heard that these people were looking for Tom.
She was Tom's assistant, and it was also her job to block unknown people from Tom.
Jin knew the other party's concerns and said with a smile: "We are not here to cause trouble, we just have one thing we want to ask Mr. Tom for help with."
Bad people will not directly say that they are going to do bad things, Kokoro was still wary of Jin and the others.
Just as Jin was about to continue explaining, a tall figure appeared behind Kokoro.
"What's the matter with you three coming here?"
Jin's eyes lit up when he saw the man who suddenly appeared.
The man was obese, wearing a dark blue褂 on his upper body, and always had a smile on his face, giving people a feeling that he was easy to get along with.
"Tom, why did you come out?" Kokoro was a little anxious, she didn't expect Tom to appear here.
"I am the resounding man Tom, you can say what you want."
"But I still have things to complete, if possible, please be brief."
Tom wiped the dusty hand on his clothes, stretched out his hand and shook hands with Jin politely.
