Chương 95: He Is The Best Chef On The Sea!

Kaya, whose parents are still alive, naturally cannot board the ship with Arias.

However, characters who manage to win the friendship of the protagonist group are often fortunate, and Arias is happy to associate with them. But Kaya is not yet one of his close allies, so it's impossible for him to directly teach her the practice of Qi.

Instead, he teaches her "Ba Duan Jin" and "Wu Qin Xi," exercises he used for fitness in his previous life. While these techniques can also induce a sense of energy, their efficiency is much lower than the secret techniques of various schools. Nevertheless, they are sufficient for strengthening the body.

Kaya's frailty comes from the pampered lifestyle of an eldest daughter. Through the practice of Daoyin, as long as her Qi flows smoothly, she will naturally be free from illness and can prolong her life. Kaya's father is delighted; whether this form of exercise is truly effective or not, it's always good to practice more.

Before parting, little Kaya hesitated, reluctant to say goodbye. "Brother Arias, when I grow up, can I go to sea with you?"

Arias smiled and replied, "Of course, but can you withstand the dangers of the sea?"

Little Kaya, unaware of the true dangers, responded confidently, "Kaya will be brave! I will work hard to learn medical skills. In the future, if Brother Arias is injured at sea, Kaya will help heal you!"

"Haha! Alright! I'll look forward to the day when your medical skills are perfected!"

After bidding Kaya farewell, Arias returned to Xiluobu Village to pick up Usopp, who had already packed his bags, and they returned to the Dawn.

Next, it was time to search for the Orbit cruise ship. Little Sanji was hiding there, not yet having met Red-Foot Zeff. As long as Arias praised Sanji's cooking skills and promised to provide the most comprehensive ingredients, young Sanji wouldn't hesitate!

The Orbit cruise ship was quite famous, a luxury vessel. After some inquiries, they learned about the company it belonged to. For a price of one hundred thousand Beli, they discovered the ship's route. The Dawn sailed all the way, and three days later, they located the cruise ship in the vast sea and successfully took young Sanji aboard.

On the Dawn, the crew was puzzled as to why Arias brought this little yellow-haired boy with curly eyebrows aboard.

"Don't underestimate him," Arias said, "With him, we'll enjoy the most delicious food in the world in the future!"

Arias's public praise elated little Sanji, boosting his favorability. Moreover, the girls on the ship were stunning, and the older sisters were beautiful beyond belief! Sanji felt as if he'd entered paradise.

"I will be the best chef in the world, and I will be responsible for your meals from now on!" he proudly declared, determined not to let Chef Arias down.

Arias was very satisfied with Sanji's motivation and, as usual, taught him Qi cultivation methods. Sanji, being a member of the Vinsmoke family, had a bloodline modification factor. Once his genes awakened, he would gain the abilities of an exoskeleton and invisibility.

The exoskeleton would make Sanji's body incredibly tough, with recovery capabilities comparable to Zoan's awakened state! Even a broken bone would heal quickly. His physical strength would rival that of Armament Haki, so much so that even Quinn's blade wouldn't break through his defenses. Coupled with his invisibility, which allowed him to move at such high speeds that he became invisible to the naked eye, Sanji's potential was extraordinary.

Recognizing this talent, Arias decided to train Sanji rigorously. To further motivate him, Arias demonstrated the use of a capsule: "See this? Although it's small, it holds a full ten cubic meters of space inside!"

"But it requires Qi to use. Once you've mastered Qi, I'll give you one and fill it with all the world's ingredients!"

Sanji was instantly captivated, vowing to master Qi no matter what!

Sanji's arrival caused Zoro, with his green algae hair, to feel like he had gained an "old rival." He had boarded the ship before Sanji and couldn't allow this newcomer to surpass him. Determined not to let Sanji get ahead, Zoro trained even harder.

There were still many islands in East Blue left to visit, but with only a year to complete the mission, Arias decided to accelerate the process. Instead of taking the long route through Reverse Mountain, he chose to cross the Calm Belt and enter the Grand Line directly.

Life on the ship gradually fell into a rhythm. The boys and girls competed with each other, their strength growing rapidly. Zoro was somewhat relieved; it wasn't just him who was being challenged. The new yellow-haired boy was weaker than him! Although Carina, Nami, and Noki were also weak, Zoro couldn't bring himself to bully a few young girls who had never practiced martial arts. However, Sanji always seemed to provoke him, especially after being defeated by Kuina, when the little yellow-haired boy would gloat.

Zoro wasn't one to care about others' opinions, but for some reason, Sanji's smug smile irritated him. So, after losing to Kuina, Zoro sought out Sanji to vent his frustration, leading Sanji to swear that one day he would pin the green algae head to the ground!

Meanwhile, Arias returned to the refining room. This time, with the materials from the treasure tree Adam, he aimed to compensate for Arias's losses. After leaving the Goa Kingdom's palace treasury, he had conceived some bold ideas. These ideas required a black puppet to implement them.

Quickly sorting through his weapon refinement experience, he cut the branches of the treasure tree Adam with precision tools, lit the fire, and began melting meteorite iron. Beside him lay the Stone of Life. It was this strange little stone that made his bold idea possible.

Now, he planned to use this stone to reach a height that even the village chief Ma had never attained!

Various precision mechanisms gradually took shape in his hands as he installed them into a body. The main material was the branches of the treasure tree Adam, supplemented by meteorite iron, whose hardness made it difficult even for his own Dragon Saber to cut through in a single strike.

The head was enclosed (Li Liao's), and Arias carefully carved a face that, while equally handsome and tragic, was completely different from his own appearance. However, by stimulating the puppet with Qi, its face could change to resemble his own.

In the core of the body, Arias embedded three essential skills: Earth Walking Immortal, Ghost Shadow Walking, and Phantom Body Barrier. These were crucial for completing his tasks. Additionally, he created a protective magical artifact for the black puppet, preventing its body from being easily destroyed.

Incorporating the principle of a fly's compound eyes into the puppet's vision, he enabled it to share sight with him. The vocalization was simpler. Shen Ji Bai Lian included some modern technology. Though not highly advanced, it contained basic principles, such as sound production.

Understanding these principles allowed Arias to easily craft parts that could emit various sound frequencies, which he then installed in the puppet's throat.