HxH in One Piece World - Chapter 169
Chapter 169 Maybe
The celestial phenomena, ocean currents, and air currents of the Grand Line are in chaos.
In such a difficult sailing environment, having a good boat is a prerequisite for life.
You know, human beings are no match for nature.
Especially in this extremely dangerous sea area, once the ship sinks, it is basically declared dead.
Moreover, the intuitive area of the sea area of the Grand Line is far less than that of the four seas. Macroscopically, it is like a strip of cloth that circles around the planet.
Therefore, in such a long and narrow sea area, the chance of encountering ships will be greatly improved, and each encounter may evolve into an extremely avoidable naval battle.
In this kind of environment, Maud, the mast ship that was robbed from the East Sea and only carried two mobile artillery pieces, is estimated to retire if it can’t run very far.
In order to change to a reliable and good ship as soon as possible, Maud quickly made a decision.
Crocus looked at Maud with a smile, and said, “The only place where you can choose the route is the starting point here. Did you decide so quickly?”
“Well.”
Maud nodded and said calmly: “Our mast ship is difficult to resist the fickle climate of the Grand Line, so changing ships as soon as possible is the top priority at the moment.”
“Yes.”
Crocus raised his glass and took a sip, saying:
“Those newcomers pirates who entered the Grand Line from the four seas. The regiments, there are basically considerations in this regard, which also means that there are not a few pirates who choose the route of Leviathan Island, you must be mentally prepared.”
“Aren’t there a few…”
Maud’s eyes ooze luster, serious Said : “Very good, I have one more reason to choose this route.”
“Oh?”
Crocus looked at Maud in surprise.
Facing the strange gaze of Crocus, Maud smiled and said: “There are more people to challenge.”
“Haha.”
Crocus raised his head and smiled.
How could he know the reason why Maud likes a lot of people.
Later, Maud asked Crocus a lot about Leviathan.
It’s a pity that Crocus doesn’t know much, but after all, he has obtained a lot of useful information.
The first island on this route was called the Twin Isles, the same name as the Twin Capes guarded by Crocus.
Perhaps it was for this reason that Crocus knew this route better.
The next island to pass from the Twin Islands is Leviathan, where the Thomas Shipyard is located.
According to Crocus, on the way from Twin Isles to Leviathan, one must pass through the territory where the shoals of iron-tipped fish are located.
According to Crocus’ description, the head iron fish is a creature that looks very similar to the Iron fish.
Their foreheads are round and convex, like the bald heads of monks.
An adult head ironfish is about the size of a calf, but its raised forehead takes up a third of its volume.
At the same time, the head ironfish is a gregarious creature, usually in groups when it moves, and is very sensitive to passing ships.
As long as they sense that a ship is passing by on the sea, they will take the initiative to attack and hit the passing ships with their bald foreheads.
If you are lucky, the hull will only suffer some damage. If you are unlucky, the ship will be directly hit and sunk by the head iron fish.
After listening to Crocus’ description, Maud was already able to imagine that kind of picture.
A group of fish with clubs on their heads…
The only way to sail is with these freaks, and it’s no wonder that there is a large shipyard like Thomas on Leviathan.
This is basically a giant industry spawned by the environment.
And it gave Maud a sense of sight when he threw nails on the road.
“This is the chart to the Twin Isles, and the record pointer.”
Crocus handed these two things to Maud.
After Maud took it, he directly handed it over to Laffitte beside him.
After watching Laffitte put the watch-like recording pointer on his wrist, Crocus took the initiative to remind:
“As long as the recording pointer points in the same direction as the chart, it means that the ‘record’ has been stored.”
“Understood.”
Laffitte nodded, picked up the chart and looked at it.
It is difficult to get a record pointer, let alone a chart of the first island of the seven sailings.
At the beginning of Twin Points, these two things are crucial.
Maud was very relieved about Laffitte’s ability, turned to look at Jim, and ordered, “Jim, go to the ship and bring two barrels of wine.”
Wine back.
The two casks were Maud’s gift of thanks to Crocus, who gladly accepted.
An hour later, the [Record] pointing to the twin isles islands had been saved, and it was time to set sail.
“Senior, we should go.”
“Go.”
Crocus smiled.
Since Maud Jaya’s visit, his smile has hardly stopped.
Just as Maud and the others were about to get on the boat, the originally calm sea suddenly trembled, and at the same time, there was a loud bang from the bottom of the sea.
The sudden movement made Laffitte’s eyes slightly congeal.
Maud knew that the movement was made by Laboon the whale, so he didn’t react.
“What’s going on?” Jaya asked in confusion.
“It’s Laboon hitting the red soil continent.”
Crocus looked towards the location where the sound came from, frowning slightly.
The consumption of tranquilizers is increasing day by day, and if this continues, maybe five years, maybe ten years, the effect of tranquilizers will be greatly reduced, by then…
“Laboon is?”
Jaya looked at Crocus.
Crocus sighed: “It’s a whale that tried to smash the red earth continent with its head. When you leave later, just avoid the source of the sound.”
“Crash the red earth continent?”
Laffitte asked incredulously: “How can this kind of thing be possible.”
“Maybe.”
Maud looked up at the towering red soil continent.
When everyone heard the words, they couldn’t help looking at Maud.
That kind of thing is impossible.
“Just kidding.”
Maud smiled at the crowd, ending this ethereal topic.
Is it impossible…
He can travel to this world, what is impossible?
In this bizarre world, anything human beings can imagine may become reality in the future.
Everyone looked at Maud strangely.
It’s not like that is a joke.
“Okay, get on the boat.”
Maud jumped onto the mast boat first, diverting everyone’s attention.
“Hoho.”
Laffitte chuckled, and then got on the boat.
When everyone was on board, Jim stowed the anchor and Laffitte lowered the sails.
The mast boat slowly moved away from the shore.
Crocus watched the mast ship leave with his arms in his arms.
“It’s nice to be young…”
Crocus sighed with emotion.
Then, he jumped into the sea and snorkeled towards Rabu, who was hitting the red soil continent.
…………
The mast boat rides the wind and waves towards the twin islands.
after one day.
Maud they encountered a storm.
Thanks to Laffitte’s timely retraction of the sails, the tragic capsize was avoided.
But the huge waves that followed made Maud and the others deeply understand the horror of Grand Line.
After going down several times, there is a sense that the masted boat will be scattered in the next second.
Fortunately, in the end, there was still a near miss through the storm circle.
“This is the Grand Line…”
After escaping the catastrophe, Maud was terrified.
It is one thing to look at the Grand Line as a bystander, and it is another to experience it in person.
The odds of surviving a capsize in that climate are pitifully low.
Maud took off his rain-soaked clothes and went to the bow to look into the distance.
“Twin Islands.”
Maud said to himself.
Jaya came to Maud’s side and said softly: “It’s just an island, but there are two climates, spring and winter. It’s amazing to think about it.”
“Yeah.”
Maud smiled.
Their knowledge of the Twin Islands depends on the intelligence provided by Crocus.
As Jaya said.
Twin Islands is a relatively special island, with the climates of Spring Island and Winter Island.
Starting from the starting point, if there is no accident, it will arrive in ten days.