Kapitel 113: The Cove

They soon left the shoreline behind, and began on a trip that none of them had expected. Not once had any of them set foot on the deck of a ship. It was an entirely new experience, and they approached it like curious children.

"Give changing the direction of the sail a go, father."

They were out at sea now, and their destination lay west of their current position. The wind was currently driving them north, so the angle of the sail needed to be altered so that it would drive them where they wished to go. It had to be done steadily, however. Else the huge force of the wind hitting the flag was liable to capsize them.

When you reach Morohira's age, it is very rare that you have to learn an entirely new skill, so he was rather impatient as he played with the rope attempting to steer it into position.

"Can you do it a bit less aggressively? I feel like you might kill us."

Rokkaku complained, seeing the way in which he was attacking the rope.