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The news of the cool robot on the coast quickly spread across Birka, drawing the attention of the residents. Children's eyes sparkled like stars.
Birka, still in an era where Wavers were the primary mode of transportation, was technologically only slightly ahead of some primitive islands in the East Blue. They had never seen a giant robot capable of flying freely in the sky.
Thinking about the newly appointed goddess of Birka, Lady Aqua, the simple islanders were thrilled, believing this to be a "divine miracle." Their reverence grew even deeper!
After a simple test of the basic functions, Meowth piloted the robot back to the deck of the Endless Dream.
Although most potential hazards were eliminated, Meowth felt it necessary to further enhance and refine its core features.
The cockpit slowly opened, and King stepped out of the pilot seat, walking down the robot's extended steel arm. His usually stern face held a slight smile, clearly satisfied with Meowth's creation. The sense of control and realism left him wanting more.
"Hey! Since it's a robot, it should have a cool name, right?" Aqua blinked her blue eyes and raised her hand to suggest, "How about Axis Forward? Or maybe Goddess Knight? Oh, and Holy Water Creator sounds pretty good too!"
As she continued, the group's initial curiosity turned into confusion. These names were no better than calling it Cutie Pie.
"…Let's not, Aqua. Such a simple problem doesn't need your input." Zyhark facepalmed, adding, "Your pig brain has other uses."
"What? Zyhark, that's unacceptable! Are you doubting the great water goddess Aqua's taste? In our world, it's a huge honor to have a name given by a goddess—"
Ignoring Aqua's outraged rambling, Zyhark turned to Meowth. After all, as the creator, Meowth's opinion was essential.
Understanding Zyhark's look, Meowth held its chin in a thoughtful pose for several seconds before speaking, "Impact Shell Bang Bang Bang!"
Zyhark and King, who had been slightly hopeful, were left speechless.
Even Aqua, who had been chattering away, froze like a statue hit by the Sweet Sweet Ray.
Meowth's naming was just too… straightforward.
"King, what do you think?"
Ignoring Meowth's suggestion, Zyhark looked at King.
"Ultimate Purgatory Destroyer."
Without hesitation, King suggested a name that was equally ridiculous, making everyone sweatdrop in disbelief.
This was the diversity of an eccentric team…
Zyhark sighed heavily, looking up at the sky. He considered himself bad at naming, but his companions were even worse.
At that moment, Aqua, Meowth, and King all turned to Zyhark with expectant eyes.
"Um…"
Clearing his throat, Zyhark tentatively said, "Since it's our first robot, how about calling it First Gen?"
Since they would likely acquire stronger materials like Wapometal and Vegapunk's core technology in the future, their war machines would need upgrades. Future robots could simply be named Second Gen, Third Gen, and so on.
Though it lacked character, it was much more acceptable than the others' suggestions.
After some good-natured teasing from Aqua, they all agreed on Zyhark's suggestion.
Thus, the first robot of the sea restaurant Endless Dream was officially named: First Gen!
"Hey, Zyhark, now that you have lightning powers and we have a robot, shouldn't we face stronger enemies next?" Aqua asked suddenly, looking at the majestic First Gen.
So far, they had faced enemies like Buggy's comedic pirate crew and Krieg's well-armed fleet, neither of which were particularly strong. Shanks and Luffy's grandfather were intimidating but were technically friends.
"Why do you ask?"
Aqua's question made Zyhark uneasy. As the goddess of bad luck, she shouldn't be jinxing things.
"Think about it. In those otherworldly adventures, every time the hero gets stronger, they face stronger enemies from the demon king's army!" Aqua reasoned.
Surprisingly, her logic was met with nods of agreement from King and Meowth.
Seeing this, Zyhark felt even more uneasy and quickly covered Aqua's mouth, saying, "I said your pig brain has other uses, but don't jinx us! We're fine laying low and don't need strong enemies."
And so, Zyhark ended the conversation, shutting down the flag-raising discussion.
In the following days, Meowth worked on enhancing the Endless Dream's durability while Zyhark and Aqua prepared for the journey by shopping in Birka.
During this time, Gross, the head of the guard, brought Zyhark what he had requested: an ancient shell covered in tiny holes.
This was the Reject Dial, several times stronger than the Impact Dial!
(Water 7 arc mentioned that the Six King Gun was several times stronger than the Impact Dial; the Reject Dial is equivalent to the Six King Gun.)
Despite being a decade before the main story, the Reject Dial, with its significant recoil, was semi-obsolete and quite rare. Gross managed to get two from other Sky Island guards, each costing 300 million Extol, or 3 million Berries.
Considering King's physical condition, Zyhark gave both Reject Dials to Meowth for future use.
Thanks to its small, agile body and misleading appearance, Meowth could likely use the Reject Dials to surprising effect!
With all preparations complete, they attended a farewell banquet in Birka's newly built Aqua Axis Church, which was built overnight by enthusiastic islanders.
The church even featured a life-sized statue of Aqua, giving it a genuine religious feel!
Naturally, Aqua was overjoyed and put on a full performance, showcasing all her festival skills during the banquet, until she drank herself sick once again…
The next day, the groggy Aqua woke up to find the newly reinforced Endless Dream had already set sail, leaving Birka and heading across the White-White Sea towards Angel Island.
Their destination was the gold-rich Angel Island!
Compared to the ever-changing weather of the Grand Line, the White-White Sea was much more stable.
Due to the thin air at high altitudes, the marine life was limited, mainly consisting of balloon octopuses and large shrimp and crabs.
Although these sea beasts were aggressive, they were no match for Zyhark's lightning powers.
Human encounters were even rarer; half a day's sailing had passed without spotting another ship.
With no business for the sea restaurant, Aqua took to fishing on the second deck with King and Meowth.
Her simple-minded goal was to prove she could catch fish in the sky, hoping to embarrass Zyhark and King, recalling the previous time she was mocked for catching a blind old fish.
Zyhark, enjoying the peace, sipped his tea at the bar, ignoring her antics.
The fresh tea soothed his mind and body, while the gentle sea breeze added to his relaxation.
With eyes half-closed, he dismissed Aqua's earlier jinx about encountering powerful enemies. The only threats now were Yonko and Admirals, who were busy in the Blue Sea, not up here.
By the time they reached Angel Island and found its golden bell or Poneglyph, they would be much stronger. Perhaps even fulfilling a wish at the wishing pool, enhancing their overall strength.
Satisfied with these thoughts, Zyhark felt reassured and hopeful for the future.
Suddenly, a commotion erupted on the deck.
Aqua, beaming with excitement, yelled, "Zyhark! Come see! I caught a huge dragon!"
"Don't be ridiculous, Aqua. With your skills, you can't catch a dragon. We're in the sky! You must've mistaken a cloud," Zyhark replied calmly, sipping his tea.
"No, really! It's a real dragon, with no wings, flying in the sky. It's covered in scales, has two big horns, claws holding flames, and a human's pants on its tail! How can that be a cloud?" Aqua's detailed description made Zyhark spit out his tea.
"What did you say? A dragon with a human's pants on its tail?!"
Usually, Yonko and Admirals wouldn't appear at such heights, but he had overlooked one oddity—someone who always sought death!
Gone was his calm demeanor. Zyhark's body crackled with electricity as he vanished, reappearing on the second deck with a clear view.
King and Meowth were already at the rail, staring in shock.
Following their gaze, Zyhark saw a massive blue dragon with flaming claws flying through the clouds, its fierce eyes focused on them.
Recognizing the dragon, Zyhark felt his heart sink. That hopeful future shattered, turning into a known, dreadful nightmare…
The dragon accelerated, hurtling towards the Endless Dream!
"Look, Zyhark! This dragon came as soon as I cast the bait. King and Meowth can testify!" Aqua bragged, unaware of the impending crisis.
"Aqua, you idiot! I told you not to jinx us! Do you know who that is?!!" Zyhark wanted to tear her mouth apart. That's not some sea dragon; that's the strongest creature, one of the Yonko, Kaido of the Beasts!
"Huh? People?" Aqua, King, and Meowth were confused by Zyhark's reaction, but before they could understand, Kaido had crossed the distance, looming over the Endless Dream.
The massive dragon blocked the sun, casting a shadow that enveloped the ship, exuding oppressive energy.
"Yohoho! I came up here drunk, looking for a way to die, and found a Blue Sea ship? Interesting!" Kaido's booming laughter echoed as his dragon head descended, his fierce eyes scanning the deck.
"It… it spoke! A dragon that talks!" Meowth, feeling the intense pressure, instinctively drew the Reject Dial, forgetting that it too was a talking anomaly.
"Disgusting! Even if I caught you, a dragon shouldn't smell this bad!" Aqua, the alcohol-loving goddess, ironically complained about Kaido's breath.
Before Zyhark could react, Aqua cast a purification spell, clearing Kaido's drunken haze.
Realizing what had happened, Kaido was momentarily stunned, creating an eerie silence.
Well, not completely silent.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The sound of an engine roaring at full speed echoed across the sea!
(End of Chapter)