After a day of rest, Rayleigh and the others had fully recovered.
"Hah..." Rayleigh let out a long sigh, then said with a smile, "A good night's sleep feels amazing."
"What were you doing that made you so tired?"
Faced with Meiser's surprised expression, Rayleigh fell silent for a moment before saying, "I did a bit of work before coming here, plus I swam in the Calm Belt for a few days, so..."
An expression of sudden realization dawned on Meiser's face. "You swam for that many days? No wonder you were so exhausted."
No, you don't actually get what I mean at all.
Swimming for a few days was tiring, sure, but the 'work' I did was the main part.
Shaking his head to clear his thoughts, Rayleigh said, "You're setting off today, right?"
"Yes," Meiser nodded.
After a day of rest, his mental state had recovered, so he could go out and stir up some trouble.
"How do you plan to get there?" Rayleigh asked. "Are you going to have Hancock take you on her ship?"
Using Hancock's Kuja Ship, it would only take a few days to reach the Sabaody Archipelago.
"No, I don't plan on having Hancock take me."
"You don't want her to take you..."
Recalling what they had discussed before, Rayleigh stroked his chin and said, "Are you afraid of getting her involved?"
"Yes," Meiser nodded.
After all... he was about to go to a place like Mary Geoise to cause a scene!
The number of Celestial Dragons who might die in the process was an unknown. So, to avoid unnecessary trouble, it was better not to let Hancock go to the Sabaody Archipelago.
Otherwise, the enraged World Government might take its anger out on this member of the Royal Seven Warlords of the Sea.
"You're quite considerate of her," Rayleigh said with a smile.
"She's my woman, of course I have to be considerate of her."
"So you finally admit it, kid," Rayleigh said, raising an eyebrow.
"What's there not to admit?" Meiser said, holding his head high. "I'm quite proud of it."
My wife is the world's most beautiful woman. That's something that gives me a lot of face, okay!
Rayleigh rolled his eyes at his words. The kid was actually showing off.
"Alright, I need to prepare now," Meiser said.
"Prepare for what?"
"To catch a super-large Sea King, of course," Meiser said with a grin.
His upcoming plan required a large Sea King, so he had to catch one or two.
"Sea Kings..."
Rayleigh lowered his head in thought, then looked up at Meiser in shock. "Don't tell me... your Hypnosis Technique can control Sea Kings?!!"
"Yes."
"What a monster..."
There were indeed many beings in this world who could single-handedly kill a large Sea King, but those who could tame one were few and far between!
And as for someone like Meiser who could control Sea Kings with his ability... in all his years, he had only ever heard of one.
The legendary Mermaid Princess, Sea King Poseidon!
Could this kid be...
No, he's a man. How could he be the Mermaid Princess?
Thinking this, he dismissed the idea from his mind.
"Something like this isn't difficult for me," Meiser said with a smile.
Using the Pupil Power of his Mangekyō Sharingan, he could easily control a large Sea King.
As for why he wasn't using Erha...
What he was about to do might result in the Sea King getting killed, so he wouldn't let that guy go.
After all... they were all quite fond of that dog-headed creature.
Rayleigh, having come back to his senses, nodded and said, "In that case, you really don't need Hancock to take you."
"By the way... how's our ship?" Meiser looked at Rayleigh and asked, "Is it still in the same spot?"
"Yes, it's still there, and it's already been coated," Rayleigh nodded, then added with some emotion, "But it looks like we won't be able to use it now."
The ship coating would most likely be useless after two years, so he would have to get it redone.
"Will the pirate ship be destroyed by someone else?" Meiser frowned.
He didn't want the ship that carried his friends' dreams to be destroyed.
"Well..." Rayleigh hesitated for a moment, then said, "There's a possibility."
Although the Straw Hat Pirates' name was very famous now, it couldn't intimidate everyone.
After all... this world was not short of madmen who didn't fear death!
So there was a possibility that Meiser's and the others' ship could be destroyed.
"Looks like we'll have to get the ship back then," Meiser said, stroking his chin.
"You plan to sail the ship back?" Rayleigh frowned upon hearing this. "Won't that be..."
Although he didn't know what method Meiser planned to use to shake off the World Government's pursuit, if he was sailing a pirate ship... he would definitely be found!
"I know what you're worried about, so I don't plan on sailing it back," Meiser said.
"You don't plan on sailing it back?" Rayleigh thought for a moment, then said, "How about we let Shakky..."
"No, that would cause trouble for Shakky," Meiser interrupted Rayleigh. "So I don't plan on doing that either."
During this highly sensitive period, the World Government would definitely send people to monitor their pirate ship!
So, Shakky absolutely could not get involved at this time, or it would lead to trouble.
Rayleigh had clearly thought of this as well, and his expression began to turn grim.
Then, he asked, "So what do you plan to do?"
If they did nothing, the Straw Hat Pirates' ship would definitely be destroyed!
"Of course, Merry will do it."
"Merry?"
A question mark appeared above Rayleigh's head. How was this little one involved?
Could it be that this legendary Ship Spirit could remotely control the Thousand Sunny?
"That's right, Merry!" The corners of Meiser's mouth turned up. "This little girl can summon the pirate ship directly here."
Rayleigh: ???
The legendary Ship Spirit can do something like that?
That's too amazing!
Just then, Merry walked out of the house rubbing her eyes, then looked at the two people in the courtyard and said with a smile, "What are you two talking about?"
"We're talking about you," Meiser said with a chuckle.
"Me?"
Merry tilted her little head and looked at the two of them, saying in a daze, "What about me?"
Could it be that she was going to be made fun of for eating a bit too much yesterday?
"Merry, can you really summon the pirate ship from the Sabaody Archipelago to here?" Rayleigh asked.
"Oh, you're talking about that."
Merry nodded her little head seriously and said, "I can."
Using the Summoning Technique, she could summon the pirate ship directly here!
"Hiss... What a terrifying ability," Rayleigh sucked in a cold breath.
With this ability, the Straw Hat Pirates wouldn't have to worry about their pirate ship being stolen by others.
After all... Merry could bring the ship back directly!
"I didn't expect Merry to have such an ability."
Granny Nyon, who had just walked out of the house, showed a look of surprise after hearing their conversation.
"That's right, Merry is just that amazing," Merry said with a giggle.
Granny Nyon fell silent for a moment, then said with some emotion, "It seems the Ship Spirit is even more incredible than we imagined."
That's right, if it didn't possess an incredibly powerful ability... why would it become a legendary creature?
It made sense!
"Do you need me to summon the Thousand Sunny over?" Merry raised her hand and said, "Then I'll do it right now..."
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!"
"Wait a minute, Merry!"
Meiser immediately rushed over and grabbed Merry's hand, stopping her from forming the hand signs.
At the same time, he said, "Don't summon the pirate ship here, or it will cause unnecessary damage to the Thousand Sunny."
If the Thousand Sunny's keel also broke, they wouldn't even have a place to cry.
"Oh, right. I can't do this on land, or the ship might break."
"I'm glad you understand."
Meiser nodded and then let go of Merry's hand.
"Then let's go to the port and talk about it," Rayleigh said.
It wasn't like they had to get the ship over right this second, was it?
"Have you decided where you're going to take Luffy to train?" Meiser asked.
"Of course," Rayleigh said, the corners of his mouth turning up. "There's an island near Kuja Island that's very suitable for training."
"Oh?"
"Is there anything special about that island?" Meiser asked curiously.
"There is."
Rayleigh said, "Not only are there a large number of ferocious beasts on that island, but the living conditions are also extremely harsh, so it's very suitable for training Haki."
Upon hearing Rayleigh's words, Granny Nyon frowned and said, "Are you talking about Rusukaina Island, the one where the season changes every week?!"
"That's right, that's the place," Rayleigh nodded.
"You really know how to pick a spot," Granny Nyon said.
"Just tell me if it's good or not," Rayleigh said, raising an eyebrow.
He was very confident in the place he had chosen.
Granny Nyon didn't answer immediately but thought about it seriously.
Then, she said, "Yes, that is indeed a good place for training."
For ordinary people, that place was indeed very dangerous.
But for the strong... it was a training paradise!
"Can I go too?" Merry asked, blinking.
She wanted to become stronger too, so she could help her friends!
"You don't need to go there to train," Granny Nyon said. "You can just follow me."
That kind of place was suitable for someone like Straw Hat Boy, but not for Merry.
"I agree with Gloriosa's assessment," Rayleigh said. "You can just train with her."
Although she had become much weaker due to losing her fighting spirit, her combat experience from back then was still there.
So, teaching Merry wouldn't be a problem.
Merry blinked at his words, then nodded. "Okay..."
If they couldn't train together, then they couldn't. In any case, they would all set sail together again in two years.
"Then you have to work hard, Merry~" Meiser smiled as he squatted down and patted Merry's little head.
"I'll do my best!"
Merry clenched her small fists and made a cheering gesture for herself, looking utterly adorable.
This scene made everyone laugh.
"Hahahahaha."
"Good, I believe you'll become strong!" Meiser said with a laugh.
"Mhm!"
"Don't worry, I'll teach her all my old combat techniques," Granny Nyon said.
As for how much the little one could learn, that would depend on her.
"Alright, I should get going," Meiser said as he stood up. "I'll try to get things done as soon as possible."
The sooner he sent out the message, the sooner his friends would receive it.
That way... they could focus on their training!
"You're leaving now?" Granny Nyon said in surprise. "Aren't you going to wait for Hancock to come and see you off?"
If Meiser left just like that... wouldn't Hancock cry her eyes out in sorrow?
"I came out of Hancock's chamber this morning, so I've already said everything that needed to be said," Meiser said. After speaking, he paused for a moment, then continued, "Besides, she can't get up right now..."
Granny Nyon: ???
What did he mean she couldn't get up?
Could it be that girl was sick again?
No, hadn't Meiser already cured her Lovesickness?
Oh, she knew. It must be that Hancock girl drank too much wine yesterday, that's why she couldn't get up!
Thinking of this, Granny Nyon nodded, indicating that she understood.
Rayleigh, on the other hand, gave Meiser a look that all men understood and gave him a thumbs-up.
In response, Meiser just chuckled and said nothing more.
"Huh?"
Seeing the expressions on their faces, a trace of confusion appeared in Granny Nyon's eyes. What kind of silent charade were these two playing?
"Ahem, anyway, I've already explained everything to Hancock, so there's no need to wait for her," Meiser said.
"Alright then," Granny Nyon nodded.
"What about you two?" Meiser glanced at Rayleigh and said, "How do you and Luffy plan to get to that island?"
"Let's use our Thousand Sunny!" Merry said, raising her hand.
Their pirate ship was very powerful and could go anywhere!
Before Rayleigh could speak, Granny Nyon spoke first, "I think it's better not to use your pirate ship."
"Why?" Merry asked, puzzled.
Their ship's performance was also quite powerful; it could totally cross the Calm Belt.
"Because an ordinary ship can't evade the perception of Sea Kings!" Granny Nyon explained.
Sailing in the Calm Belt with such a ship, you would be attacked by Sea Kings one hundred percent of the time!
"Sea Kings, huh..." Rayleigh stroked his chin. "That is indeed a problem."
Although he could use Conqueror's Haki to scare away the Sea Kings on the way, once he reached the island, he would have to leave the ship on the shore.
In that case... the pirate ship might be attacked by nearby Sea Kings!
So it was better not to use this pirate ship.
"Then use the Kuja Ship," Meiser said. "I'll have Sandersonia take you there."
If they set off on that ship, the surrounding Sea Kings would definitely not dare to come looking for trouble.
After all... the Kuja Ship had two terrifying Poisonous Sea Serpents underneath it!
"Alright, it's settled then," Rayleigh said. "Once Luffy wakes up, we'll set off."
"Okay!"
"Then I'll go summon the Thousand Sunny now," Merry said, raising her hand.
Meiser thought for a moment, then nodded. "Alright."
Once the Thousand Sunny was brought to Kuja Island, they wouldn't have to worry about the ship's safety.
So... it was fine to act early!
"Then let's go to the port," Granny Nyon said. "There are shipwrights there who can help you look after the pirate ship."
"Then I'll have to trouble you, Granny Nyon."
"It's no big deal," Granny Nyon said, shaking her head.
"Then let's go and see it together," Rayleigh said with a smile.
A Ship Spirit summoning a pirate ship... he had never seen that before!
"Then let's go together, hahahahaha."