"These are the [deep sea oil] and the [underwater snorkel]. After using these two tool/items, the underwater will no longer be the fish-men's home ground."
tool/item: [deep sea oil].
Description: When applied, one can swim freely and effortlessly in the deep sea like a fish, without worrying about water pressure.
tool/item: [underwater snorkel].
Description: Once inserted into the nostrils, one can breathe freely underwater.
These were tool/items developed in the 22nd century specifically for exploring the underwater world and underwater tourism. Their effectiveness is absolutely guaranteed. Even Nobita, who has no swimming skills and is terrible at sports, could easily perform various fancy dives after applying the [deep sea oil].
Not to mention the group of abnormal individuals on the ship now, whose qualities far surpassed those of normal humans.
"They even have tool/items like this, how thoughtful and convenient!!"
Sanji, quite surprised, took them, first applying the deep sea oil to himself, then inserting the snorkel into his nose.
There was no feeling of blockage in his nasal cavity; on the contrary, it was quite comfortable.
Link took two more sets and gave them to Nami and Usopp.
He was lucky; he had drawn this tool/item several times over the past few days.
Luffy wanted them too, but Link only gave him one snorkel.
As for the deep sea oil, it didn't matter whether he applied it or not.
His rubber body wasn't afraid of water pressure, and even if he could swim, with the curse of the Devil Fruit, he would still be powerless to swim in the water, making him a motionless landlubber.
Thus, after everything was ready, the eager Sanji took off his jacket and plunged into the water.
"Oh? There are still Pirate Crew members who dare to go into the sea in front of us? Doesn't he know that the sea is our home ground?"
Hatchan (Salt-Baked) and Bisharo exchanged glances, then both burst into laughter.
Their voices were filled with unconcealed mockery and contempt.
"Let them see the power of us fish-men!!"
"Presumptuous humans can only become our fish-men's slaves!!"
Continuing to mock, the two figures rapidly plunged towards the seabed.
The sea surface momentarily returned to calm.
Usopp opened his mouth to say something, and suddenly, in the sea in front of them, a series of bubbles gurgled to the surface.
Then ~
Splash!!
The water surface broke, and two figures shot up into the sky from below.
Then, under the effect of freefall, they rapidly descended, quickly smashing onto the water surface.
Boom!!
Splashes of water flew everywhere, revealing two figures floating on the sea.
His face was bruised and swollen, covered in large bumps from being beaten, blood gushing out, and many of his teeth were broken.
It was Hatchan and Bisharo, who had been speaking so arrogantly just moments ago; now they were practically dead fish on a chopping board.
They perfectly demonstrated that the more boastful their words were before, the more brutal the beating they received now.
"Whoosh!"
Another figure emerged from the sea.
"It feels even easier than on land."
Sanji raised his arm and gave the going merry a thumbs-up.
If he weren't in the sea, he might even have lit a cigarette to express his comfortable mood.
He had swum in the sea before, but never had it been as pleasant and comfortable as this time.
Swimming in the ocean with Link's tool made him feel much lighter.
It felt like returning home, so carefree and at ease; not only could he effortlessly exert his strength, but his body's agility was also unimpaired.
Sanji finally understood why underwater was the Fish-Man's domain; with this feeling, anyone could unleash considerable power.
And he also further experienced the magical nature of Link's tool.
This was simply too convenient and beneficial! Just this one tool had already leveled the playing field between their side and the Fish-Men!
Sanji couldn't help but admire Link; if he were to continue being so comfortable in combat and other aspects, he would undoubtedly still rely on Link!
"Looks like it works well."
After the experiment, Link was quite satisfied.
After tying up the two Fish-Men, Hatchan and Bisharo, the going merry slowly approached the dock of Cocoyasi Village.
Cocoyasi Village was once a peaceful and beautiful village.
But ever since Arlong arrived, it had become desolate and dilapidated.
A group of people walked down the street, with hardly anyone else in sight.
"It really looks desolate..."
Usopp sighed. The group quickly arrived at the center of the village, where they saw a middle-aged man with a scarred face and a windmill on his head sitting there.
"You are... Nami?!"
When he first saw Nami, he could hardly believe it.
"Why have you come back here?"
Genzo was very surprised. Previously, to protect the village, Nami never intentionally appeared in the village, only occasionally returning to her orange grove to meet her sister, Nojiko.
"I've come to end all of this."
Nami stepped forward, looking at the man who had protected them since childhood and suffered much, and said softly.