Chapter 584 - 774 – Having Lucci and Kaku Build the Ship Would Definitely Be Interesting

"Arton, are you saying Kalifa and the others are currently carrying out a mission in Water 7?"

Jabra swallowed and asked.

"That's right."

Arton nodded.

"How do you know that?"

After hesitating for a moment, Jabra finally voiced the doubt in his heart.

Obviously, Arton could not tell him that he was a transmigrator who knew all this from the anime and manga he had watched in his previous life.

He would not even tell Nami, Robin, Uta, or the others close to him.

Perhaps one day, when Arton was certain he had no enemies left, he might take Robin and the others back to his original world.

What Arton did not know was that Robin, Nami, and the others had already learned through their voyage diary copies that he was a transmigrator.

Not only that, they also knew through the diary that Arton came from a future in which this world existed as a work of fiction.

Naturally, if Arton truly knew that, he would not merely be displeased—he would probably be extremely happy.

After all, it was precisely because of the voyage diary that he had been able to come together with Nami, Robin, and the others and become close companions.

"Don't ask about the details."

"All you need to know is that I'm aware Kalifa and the others are carrying out a mission in Water 7."

"Speaking of which, do they even need to continue that mission now?"

"After all, I've already captured Spandam, the one who issued it."

Arton smiled when he thought of Spandam, who had been captured and then tormented by Hina for several days.

Spandam's expression when begging for mercy had been so exaggerated that Arton could not help wanting to laugh whenever he remembered it.

Still, even though Spandam had brought Arton some amusement, Arton had no intention of sparing him.

Once they reached Water 7 and finished building the new ship, it would almost be time to send Spandam on his way.

"Hahaha! Kalifa and the others really don't need to continue the mission."

"After all, even their superior has been captured by you, Lord Arton."

Jabra scratched the back of his head and laughed awkwardly.

As for leaving, after hearing Arton's words, Jabra truly dismissed the idea for the moment.

"Arton, what are you planning to do to Rob Lucci and the others?"

Jabra took a deep breath and asked.

"Of course... I won't kill them."

The corners of Arton's lips rose at Jabra's tense expression.

"However, if they intend to cause trouble for me, I'll certainly punish them to some extent."

"Overall, though, you don't need to worry about them being injured or killed."

"I know Kaku and Rob Lucci are both exceptionally skilled shipwrights."

"One of the reasons I came here was to have a ship built."

"If possible, I'd like Rob Lucci and Kaku to help me build it personally."

Arton smiled.

"I-I see."

The corners of Jabra's mouth twitched uncontrollably.

The thought of the Rob Lucci and the others he was about to meet had him feeling somewhat conflicted.

Arton was clearly the man who had captured their superior, yet Lucci and the others were unknowingly about to build a ship for him.

Just imagining such a scene made Jabra feel... excited.

There was no helping it. Even under these circumstances, the thought of slightly disgusting his old rival Rob Lucci still filled him with secret delight.

Arton had already promised not to seriously injure or kill Lucci, so what did it matter if Rob Lucci suffered a little humiliation?

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"Captain, I found a Marine warship anchored at Water 7."

Uta hurried over to Arton and reported.

"A Marine warship? That's not unusual. Water 7 receives military vessels all the time. Seeing one here shouldn't be strange."

Arton replied.

"But it doesn't look newly built."

Uta added.

"That's right. Unless my memory is wrong, that should be Zephyr-sensei's warship."

Ain approached with a telescope, her expression solemn.

"Zephyr's ship?" Arton raised an eyebrow. "Did he come here looking for you, or did he just happen to arrive?"

After speaking, Arton looked toward Ain.

He knew Zephyr and Ain shared a deep bond as teacher and student.

Ain had chosen to remain aboard his ship, and Zephyr certainly would not simply accept that.

In Zephyr's eyes, Arton was probably a dangerous criminal who had forced Ain to remain at his side.

Of course, Arton suspected that if Zephyr knew Ain now enjoyed kneeling before him and helping him with his belt, the old man would become even more determined to capture him.

Unfortunately for Zephyr, although he was powerful, Arton was not afraid of him.

Arton had already defeated Zephyr back on Reverse Mountain.

Now that Arton had grown even stronger, he certainly did not believe he would lose to him.

Even if Zephyr brought every dangerous weapon from the movie timeline, Arton's view would not change.

Still, considering Zephyr's connections within the Marines, Arton believed someone else might be accompanying him.

Zephyr might even be moving together with a Marine admiral.

Whatever the case, now that Zephyr had appeared here, Arton felt it would be best to proceed cautiously.

"Ain, Hina, are you two planning to go see your teacher?"

Arton turned and asked them.

Ain and Hina exchanged a glance, then shook their heads firmly.

They were already members of Arton's crew.

Since they had chosen to become his crewmates, neither of them had any intention of turning back.

Under those circumstances, how could they possibly go see Zephyr?

If Zephyr discovered them, it would not only cause trouble for them, but for Arton as well.

That was something neither Ain nor Hina wanted to see.

Although both of them intended to help Zephyr someday after learning about his future, now was clearly not the right time.

"Captain, Zephyr-sensei is in Water 7."

"What should we do next? Should we wait and enter later?"

Hina asked.

"There's no need. Water 7 is enormous, and its harbor is large as well."

"We only need to slip in quietly without letting them see us."

"Besides, our ship has already been disguised, hasn't it?"

Arton smiled.

Although Ain and Hina were still somewhat worried, Arton had already given the captain's order.

As crewmates, all they could do was follow it.

Everyone quickly resumed their tasks and carefully steered the ship away from the harbor where Zephyr's Marine warship was docked.

Arton gazed toward the sea and muttered,

"Once we're settled, I'll visit Iceburg, ask him to help coordinate the construction of a good ship, and deal with Spandam after the ship is finished."

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