Chapter 109
When Victor returned, he immediately went to check on Corazon and Law. Law's illness had already been completely cured—meaning he could now use the Op-Op Fruit ability.
Corazon was recovering on the Baron Omatsuri and was now mostly healed.
"Hey, Corazon—you're looking almost back to normal. I've got two choices for you." Victor said while eating delicious food and looking at Corazon.
"What choices, Lord Victor? Just say it." Corazon was stunned for a moment upon hearing Victor.
"First choice: let Sengoku come pick you up, or I can send you back myself." "Second choice: join the Revolutionary Army. I think their ideals suit you better."
Victor had no intention of letting Corazon join the Plant Scholars. After all, Corazon was a gentle person with ideals—he wasn't suited for life on the Plant Scholars. Keeping him here would be a waste of talent.
"Hm? Revolutionary Army? What kind of organization is that?" Corazon voiced his confusion.
"The Revolutionary Army… how should I put it?" "It's an organization dedicated to liberating oppressed people. That should make it clear." "I think you already understand the Celestial Dragons and the World Government—the World Government and Navy can't achieve that."
Victor thought for a moment and gave a rough explanation.
"There's such a noble organization? Can I meet someone from it first before deciding?" Corazon was immediately interested but still wanted to meet Revolutionary Army members before making a decision.
"Sure, no problem. They'll come here in a little while." Victor nodded and agreed—Dragon and the others would arrive soon anyway.
Then he called Law over and took him to find Kuina. He planned to have Brook teach the two kids the basics of swordsmanship first, then have Heracles teach them knowledge and body techniques. Baby-5 would be personally guided by Heracles—he really liked this obedient little girl.
Afterward, Victor asked Tiger and Klar about joining the Revolutionary Army. They both said they would follow Victor's arrangements.
Seeing everything was settled so quickly, Victor once again began his massive eating and drinking. But he still made time to teach Kuina and Law. Both were on the swordsmanship path—though Law had the Op-Op Fruit.
Meanwhile, Corazon approached Victor to ask about Law and the Op-Op Fruit.
"Corazon, I'm not interested in the Op-Op Fruit." "I just saw potential and talent in Law—I think he's pretty good."
Victor said while eating. He didn't care if Corazon believed him—he had answered.
After getting this answer, Corazon finally felt at ease. In truth, he also understood that performing the Perpetual Youth Surgery required the Op-Op Fruit user to willingly perform it. That was the main reason Corazon could relax.
Moreover, after spending these days together, the Plant Scholars crew were all very easy to get along with—they didn't seem like vicious pirates at all.
At this time, Tom returned from scouting suitable locations to build a shipyard.
"Hey, Tom—how did it go? Find any good spots?" Victor asked with a smile.
"The nearby islands all lack shipbuilding materials—I couldn't find a suitable place." Tom shook his head, looking a bit dejected. His two apprentices behind him looked the same.
"I actually thought of a few good places." Victor said after thinking.
"Oh? What places?" Tom immediately looked at Victor curiously. After all, Water 7 had taken years of operation to solve the shipbuilding material problem. Channels like that required connections and funds.
"I'll list them first—you can think about it." "First is Skypiea—literally an island in the sky. It has vast forests, trees, and unique materials like island clouds." "Second is Sabaody Archipelago—it's a major transportation hub with huge traffic. The downside is it's close to Mary Geoise." "Third is Germa—a technological nation with guaranteed resources and channels." "I'm leaning toward the third one because I plan to bring it under my control."
Victor gave three options and let Tom decide.
Tom and the three thought seriously about the three locations.
"Master, I want to go to Germa 66—the technology there should be really interesting." Franky immediately made his choice and looked expectantly at Tom.
"Iceburg—what about you?" Tom didn't answer Franky and looked at Iceburg.
"Master, I want to go back to Water 7." Iceburg said calmly.
Tom hadn't expected Iceburg to give that answer. But after thinking about it, he felt it made sense—Iceburg had lived there for a long time. He was very familiar with Water 7—other places would be unfamiliar. He could also return to inherit Tom's company—enough for him to tinker with.
"Iceburg, why go back to Water 7? We're free now—it's great!" Franky immediately didn't understand.
"Fine, Iceburg—I approve of you returning to Water 7." "Though you're my apprentice, you have no criminal record—returning to Water 7 shouldn't cause problems."
Tom thought it over and agreed to Iceburg's request.
"Thank you, Master." Iceburg looked at Tom in surprise—he hadn't expected Tom to agree so readily. He immediately bowed deeply to Tom.
Then Tom looked at Victor, hoping he would agree to Iceburg's decision.
"Sure—go back if you want. What's the big deal?" Victor didn't mind at all.
He just watched the master-apprentice trio from the side while eating heartily.
"I want to go to Skypiea. I want to see the materials in the sky and see if I can design new types of ships." Tom also made his choice. He was a shipwright—Skypiea was a fresh term for him, with all kinds of materials. It was also attractive to him.
"Fine—no problem." "If it's Skypiea, I'll take you there after I finish my business, Tom-san." "Franky—you'll come with me to Germa later." "Iceburg—I'll send you back now."
Victor arranged the next steps.
"No problem—we'll follow Victor-san." Tom said with a smile.
"Then let's go, Iceburg."
Afterward, Victor sent Iceburg back to Water 7.
Returning to the Baron Omatsuri, Victor called over Nora and the three shipwrights. He planned to free their shipbuilding knowledge.
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