In the open space in front of the Tom's Workers studio in Water 7.
"ROOM!"
A light blue spherical domain expanded, and Law slowly drew his sword, then perford a 'Shambles' on Tom right in front of him.
The injured area was neatly cut out by Law.
"Ah!!!"
Suddenly, several loud shouts erupted from the side.
Franky and the others had their eyes wide open, almost bulging out, their hands raised high, and their mouths agape, looking utterly shocked and terrified.
"T-Tom's... Tom's chest was cut open?"
Iceburg stamred.
But Tom himself looked bewildered as he looked down; a large chunk was missing from his chest, yet no blood flowed from the wound, and he felt no pain.
What was going on?!
Law then diced the extracted part into countless small pieces, carefully removing all the clotted blood that had turned brownish-red. Once finished, Law simply flicked his finger, and all the fragnts reassembled back into their original form, which he then 'reinserted' into Tom's body.
After doing this, Law took out a large roll of bandages and tossed it directly to Tom while flicking his finger again.
The bandages seed to co alive, automatically winding around Tom's body, and in just a mont, they had completely wrapped his chest, signifying the completion of the wound dressing.
Law dismissed his surgical do and said calmly, "I've taken care of your injuries. Eat light for a while, and no alcohol for now."
Tom was still a bit dazed, staring blankly at the bandages on his chest.
It was done already? That was efficient? This was his first ti experiencing such express dical treatnt.
Creak!
Just then, the sound of a door opening ca, and they saw Kokoro pushing the door open, calling out to everyone, "The food is ready! Co and eat!"
"Food!!"
Luffy and Chopper imdiately jumped up at the words.
Shouting excitedly, they rushed into the house. The mont they opened the door, their eyes were drawn to the at on the table.
A rich aty aroma filled the room, making them drool, their eyes turning into the shape of at.
On the table were many pieces of at tied at the top with a thin string, looking almost exactly like at buns.
This was Water 7's famous delicacy — Water at!
Kokoro smiled and said to them, "Water at has a very tender and delicious texture. It's springy, soft, and full of juice. This is a specialty of our Water 7. One bite, and I guarantee you'll fall in love with it!"
Before she finished speaking, the human and the raccoon dashed over to the table, each grabbing a piece of Water at and taking a big bite.
The next second, their pupils first shot wide open, then imdiately narrowed, their bodies becoming incredibly soft as if flowing like water.
"So~ sof~t~ aaah~~"
Their exaggerated reactions made Sanji, who had just entered, pause. He looked puzzled and asked, "Is it really that good?!"
Saying this, he also ca to the table, picked up a piece of Water at, and took a bite. Imdiately, his eyes narrowed into crescents.
Although he didn't react as extrely as Luffy and the others, now that he had tasted it, he understood why they had such an exaggerated response.
After savoring it carefully, Sanji turned to Kokoro and asked, "Grandma, this is called Water at, right? Can you tell how to make it?"
As a qualified chef, one must always have a spirit of continuous learning.
"Of course!"
Kokoro nodded and then proceeded to explain the thod of making Water at in detail, including the ingredients to be used and precautions for each step.
After listening, Sanji frowned slightly.
Although he now knew how to make Water at, he understood from Kokoro's words that recreating Water at elsewhere would be very difficult.
Or rather, recreating Water 7's Water at would be hard. Even if he could make Water at elsewhere, the taste would differ from that of Water 7.
Because the at used for Water at possessed a unique flavor specific to Water 7; at from other places lacked this taste.
That's why Water at had beco a specialty of Water 7.
"Sanji, stop thinking about that and co eat first!"
"Here, have a Water at skewer, it's really good~"
Luffy, with his mouth completely full, held out a skewer to Sanji.
Just as Sanji was about to reach for it, soone else was faster, snatching the at from Luffy's hand and taking a big bite.
"Hmm! The taste is indeed good!"
Zoro nodded, giving a fair evaluation.
(⊙o⊙)...
Sanji looked at his own empty hand, then at Zoro happily eating beside him, and instantly erupted with rage, his eyes turning into flas.
"Moss-head, you're asking for it!!"
Before he finished speaking, Sanji kicked out, and Zoro imdiately drew his sword to block, raising an eyebrow.
"What's the matter, Curly-brow? You're the one dawdling, and you bla others?"
"Spare the talk! I'll kick your ass today!"
"Fine by ! I want to cut you down too!!"
The next mont, their daily routine began, and they were at it again, tumbling into a fight.
Kyle and the others ca to the table and sat down, saying to Tom and the rest, "Don't mind those two. That's just how they are!"
"Let's just eat!"
Saying that, Kyle also picked up a piece of Water at and took a bite. Instantly, the juices exploded in his mouth, and the rich aty flavor filled his entire palate.
Indeed, very tender~
The others didn't just stand there either; they all began to feast heartily on the Water at before them. Eating so plain, then a few skewers — it felt absolutely great!
After a while, everyone was leaning back in their chairs, stomachs full, faces full of enjoynt.
This Water at feast had satisfied them greatly!
After resting a bit, Kyle slightly adjusted his sitting position and looked towards Tom and the others.
Now that they were full, it was ti to discuss so serious business!
"Mr. Tom, there's sothing I'd like to discuss with you."
"Go ahead."
"Well, the Marine Headquarters also wants to open a Sea Train line with Water 7 to facilitate the procurent of various supplies."
"However, due to the special nature of Marine Headquarters, this line would not have passenger stations, only the two termini at Water 7 and Marineford. Additionally, we would need an extra Sea Train car built exclusively for the Marine Headquarters, for use only by the Marines, our procurent officers, and such."
"As for the construction cost of the train and the daily operation and maintenance expenses, the Marines will be responsible for them."
"Mr. Tom, what do you think of this proposal?"
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