"What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and fix it! This is tiring for me too, you know?"
Seeing the shipwrights from Water 7 standing around, their mouths agape like hippos as they stared at him, Rorschach reminded them loudly with an annoyed tone.
"Tiring? Where? You don't look tired at all!"
The shipwrights watched Rorschach effortlessly hold onto both sides of the track, standing a foot above the sea as if it were nothing. They couldn't help but retort in unison.
Barry, Dalston, Franky, and the others looked at him as if he were a monster.
"Hey, hey, Navy kid, are you even human? How is your strength greater than a giant's?"
Barry, chewing on a cigar, pulled out a hammer from his belt and quickly began repairing the track.
The others, momentarily stunned by Rorschach's sheer strength, snapped out of it and joined in on the repairs.
Hearing the shipwrights' amazed comments, Bepo and Palmel, who had just resurfaced from the water, looked as proud as if the compliments were directed at them.
"I told you, the Commodore's strength is beyond your imagination! He literally carried the Sea Train across the ocean, and you guys still didn't believe me," Bepo said smugly, shaking his wet head.
Palmel chimed in loudly, "Commodore Rorschach's strength is ten times mine! He's a true powerhouse—my idol!"
There was no doubt about the skill of the Galley-La Company shipwrights. Their efficiency was unmatched.
With the sound of hammers striking metal, within minutes, the damaged section of the track was repaired.
"You can let go now, Navy guy. Don't worry, it won't break. When it comes to repair work, if Galley-La says we're second best, no one would dare claim first."
Barry thumped his chest confidently.
Rorschach slowly loosened his grip on the iron chains.
Even though he had released the chains, just in case, he still kept invisible air chains wrapped around both sections of the track.
But Barry hadn't been exaggerating.
Once Rorschach let go, the repaired track held firm.
It sank about a meter into the water, aligning seamlessly with the rest of the track that stretched for countless kilometers, floating like an endless sea serpent in the deep green ocean.
"Incredible. I've always heard that Water 7 has the best shipbuilding techniques in the world. Seeing how you repaired the track, I can tell that's no exaggeration."
Rorschach didn't hold back his praise, giving a thumbs-up to the shipwrights, who were drenched in sweat.
"Haha, the biggest credit goes to you, Navy guy! Without you holding back the rebounding track, we would've spent hours just trying to pull it back into place."
Barry laughed heartily, looking at Rorschach curiously. "By the way… how the hell are you flying?"
"He must be a Devil Fruit user," Iceberg said in a calm voice.
"What an interesting Navy brat… But what about the Sea Train? How do we get it back on the tracks?" Franky, now on a small boat, called out loudly.
Iceberg glanced at Rorschach and suggested, "Why don't we follow the usual derailment recovery method?"
"What method?" Rorschach asked curiously.
"We bring the tugboat over, unload all the passengers and cargo from the Sea Train, and then use the boat to pull the train back onto the tracks."
Barry pointed to the large ship they had arrived on.
"No need for all that trouble. I'll take care of it."
As Rorschach spoke, the air around him swirled. He suddenly shot into the sky, soaring hundreds of meters over the ocean in an instant, landing gracefully near the Sea Train at the shores of Enies Lobby.
At the front of the train, the conductor had been waiting for some time. Seeing Rorschach arrive, he quickly asked about the progress of the track repairs.
When Rorschach gave him a definite answer, the conductor finally let out a sigh of relief.
"Conductor, I'm about to put the Sea Train back on the tracks. Go inform the passengers and tell them to hold on tight."
As he spoke, Rorschach prepared to manipulate the air, forming chains to lift the train.
But just then, the ground beneath him trembled slightly.
The two giants who had been guarding the main gate suddenly strode forward, their massive steps shaking the earth.
Inside the train, passengers screamed in panic at the sight of the towering figures approaching.
Rorschach was momentarily stunned and looked up.
Then, in unison, Oimo and Kashii burst into hearty laughter.
"Hahaha! Commodore Rorschach, take a break! Let us brothers help you get the Sea Train back on the tracks!"
"This… I wouldn't want to trouble you two. I can handle it myself."
Rorschach was surprised by their offer.
He wasn't exactly close with Oimo and Kashii.
"Or… are you saying you don't trust in our strength, Commodore Rorschach?"
Oimo dropped the massive wooden club in his hands, bent down, and grabbed the front of the Sea Train. His enormous five-to-six-meter-long arms tensed up, muscles bulging as he let out a low grunt and lifted the heavy train onto his shoulder.
"That's right, Commodore Rorschach!"
"Even though our strength is nowhere near yours—"
"We are still giant warriors from Elbaf!"
On the other side, at the rear of the train, Kashii let out a loud roar and hoisted up the back carriage.
The hundred-meter-long Sea Train was now being carried on the shoulders of two towering twelve-meter-tall giants, drawing gasps of amazement from the passengers inside.
Some of the braver passengers stuck their heads out of the windows, eyes filled with excitement.
"Everyone, look! The giants are lifting the Sea Train!"
"This trip is incredible—thrilling and awe-inspiring!"
"The acrobatic shows in the Spring Queen's City are nothing compared to this. This Sea Train ride was worth every berry!"
The middle-aged conductor stood frozen, staring up in stunned disbelief. The two giants, as majestic as deities, had simply lifted the Sea Train and were now carrying it toward the shore.
"Wait! I'm not on board yet!"
"I'm the conductor! I haven't boarded yet!"
Near the shoreline, Palmel swam over, his expression filled with excitement as he looked at his two kin.
Seeing him in the water, Oimo and Kashii both grinned broadly.
"Hahaha, kid, we heard you've always wanted to go to Elbaf?"
"That's right! Elbaf is the homeland of the giants. I may have been born in the Grand Line, but the blood of Elbaf runs through my veins!"
Palmel responded loudly.
"Good!"
Oimo's eyes glistened slightly—he, too, missed home.
If he could, he would love to take this young kin of his, who still seemed so inexperienced, back to Elbaf to see their homeland.
He was sure the people of Elbaf would welcome him with open arms.
But for now, he couldn't return.
He and Kashii had a mission to complete.
There were still fifty-something years left. Then, they would finally be able to return to Elbaf together—with Captain Dorry and Captain Brogy.
Thinking of this, Oimo raised his voice and called out to Palmel,
"Follow Commodore Rorschach well—he is a powerful man. He will help you achieve your dreams!"
"For now… why don't you lend us a hand? Let everyone witness the strength of the giants!"
Palmel's blood boiled with excitement.
He couldn't hold back—he raised his thick arms and roared,
"I'd love nothing more!"
(End of Chapter)
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