Chapter 245: Hearing the Dance
"Mr. Tom, is our ship all right?"
Tom the fishman smiled and said, "Don't worry. Although we have experienced a lot of bad weather, this ship is well protected by you. Let's set sail with a bang!"
Zhang Da has also returned from his purchases, Ye Yan and Perona have also brought back the things they ordered, and everyone is confirming the situation of the ship and supplies in preparation for setting sail.
Altria was merciful today and only packed up some of the specialties from several restaurants, not challenging the physical strength of the chefs.
Tom stared at the bluefish in the bluefish rental shop for a long time with his mouth drooling. Finally, he bought a lot of bluefish's favorite water meat. Now he was sitting at the stern of the boat with a fishing rod in his hand, fishing for wild bluefish.
Perona hugged the stuffed bear she had just received, rubbing it non-stop, and even forgot to drink her favorite hot cocoa - today Perona followed the advice and simply tied her hair into a high ponytail. Her clothes also changed from her previous dark princess style to a simple and fresh style, and she looked a little like a good girl.
Rui Mengmeng and Ye Yan were sorting and counting supplies in the cabin. A large amount of food was classified and stored in the storage room connected to the kitchen, and daily necessities were stored in the utility room.
Shark Chili and Brooke, along with Zhang Da, said goodbye to the people from Tom's studio on the shore of the wreck island.
After hearing the results of Tom's inspection of the Amber, Zhang Da felt relieved. It seemed that the quality of this ship was really good. Even after experiencing so many strong winds and waves and various extreme weather conditions, there was no problem at all: "Thank you!"
“Hahahaha, I should be the one thanking you. Otherwise, I might not have the chance to return to Fishman Island for the rest of my life!”
"Are you going back to Fishman Island? Do you want us to give you a ride?" Zhang Da also said enthusiastically: "We are traveling around anyway, so there is nothing urgent."
"Thank you for your kindness. Miss Kokoro and I can just swim back. It's much more convenient than taking a boat."
"Oh, that's right. It's okay if you forget that you don't have to take the boat." Zhang Da also said, "Then we'll take our leave. Please give our regards to King Neptune's family, as well as Jinbei and Mr. Dan."
Fishmen are indeed very convenient in this regard. As for the issue of safety, Fishman Tom is a tough guy who can lift a ship with one hand. If he concentrates on learning Fishman Karate, his strength may not be worse than Jinbe.
Tom the fishman said with a smile: "I'll help bring it to you."
"Mr. Tatsuya, thank you for your help and your guidance. I will always remember this kindness!" Espagu bowed solemnly.
"Ah?" What did I point out? The matter of the Seven Water City? Zhang Da was not sure, "Well, don't be so polite. I have caused you a lot of trouble these days."
Iceborg didn't say anything else, but Franky jumped out and said, "Hey, even though you defeated my battleship this time, next time, my work will definitely surprise you!"
"Oh, good luck." Zhang Da couldn't think of anything surprising. Franky wasn't seriously injured this time, so he wouldn't transform himself again, right? Or would he just create Pluto to prove himself?
Zhang Da didn't know that during the time he was out purchasing, Shark Chili showed his giant shark and super transformation form at Franky's request, which gave a great shock to the young Franky. No one could say what he could create in the future.
At this time, Rui Mengmeng came out of the cabin and shouted, "Boss ! The supplies have been counted, no problem!"
Zhang Da also replied: "Okay, get ready, and set sail now!"
Everyone was already familiar with the process of raising the anchor and hoisting the sails. When the Amber left the dock, everyone gathered at the stern and waved goodbye to the four people and one frog from Tom's Studio.
Even Tom, who was busy fishing for blue, freed up one hand and waved vigorously to say goodbye to the fisherman with the same name as him on the shore.
The weather was nice today and the wind was also good. The sails of the Amber were inflated, and we soon left the first stop of the trip.
The famous water city of Seven Waters gradually changed from an island to a large fountain, and finally slowly turned into a small black dot in everyone's sight.
When everyone was about to return to their posts, Tom, who was fishing for blue, suddenly flew out and turned into a small black dot.
No one knew what Tom had caught, but he was pulled out so fast that no one could see clearly. From a distance, one could see Tom jumping away on the sea like a pebble skipping on the water, sometimes upside down.
"Tom!"
"Mr. Tom! I'll come to save you right away!" The enthusiastic Brooke immediately drew out his cane sword and jumped off the boat.
Anxious Perona threw down her teddy bear and followed Brook into the boat.
However, the consequences of a person with special abilities jumping into the sea can be imagined. Perona struggled in vain for a few times and then sank down.
Brook was more capable. Relying on his light body, he managed to run some distance on the sea. Artoria, who didn't know the truth, thought that he was blessed by the lake fairy like herself.
However, his handsomeness did not last more than three seconds. A wave hit him, and Brooke sank into the sea with a scream.
"What are you two doing making trouble? Save people!" Zhang Da also shouted quickly, dived legs, catching up with Perona who was still sinking.
Shark Chili also jumped into the water and rushed towards Brook who had run some distance away.
"Jin Erpeng, summon the mermaid!" Ye Yan summoned two brilliant demon flags, and two flag demons came out.
Jin Erpeng flapped his wings and flew towards Tom, and the Tidecaller swam towards Tom from the water - the Tidecaller was a male, and should be considered a fish monster. He had nothing to do with the mermaid Tidecaller in a certain game. He looked more like a murloc.
Altria didn't know much about the strength of the two flag monsters, so she jumped off the boat worriedly and ran towards Tom from the sea.
Not long after, Zhang Daye carried Perona on his shoulders, climbed onto the boat along the rope ladder that Rui Mengmeng had lowered, and gently placed Perona on the deck: "Are you okay?"
"Cough cough..." Perona coughed out a few mouthfuls of water, tears hanging from the corners of her eyes, "It's so scary, I thought I was going to die! Woo..."
"I'm glad she's okay." Zhang Da also said, "Mengmeng, take her to take a shower and change clothes."
"Okay." Rui Mengmeng picked up Perona and said, "Let's go. Be careful not to catch a cold."
"I, I can walk by myself." Perona said with a blushing face, "Um, thank...thank you."
"You're welcome. I should thank you for wanting to save Tom." Zhang Da also thought that this little girl was not raised in vain. He just didn't know whether it was because his education for nearly a month had taken effect or because Tom was too cute.
Perona asked anxiously, "What about Tom?"
Zhang Da also comforted him: "Don't worry, Tom will be fine even if all our people on the ship die. I think the worst he will do is get chased and bitten by a shark or be eaten by a sea king or something like that."
Seeing Perona's increasingly frightened expression, Rui Mengmeng complained, "Boss, if you don't know how to comfort people, you really don't need to comfort them."
"Uh... I'm telling the truth..." Zhang Da also said awkwardly, "Okay, okay, Altria is gone, nothing will happen."
Rui Mengmeng took the relieved Perona to the bathroom, and Shark Chili also carried Brook back to the boat.
Ye Yan and Zhang Da also squatted on both sides of Brook, and Shark Chili stood in the direction of Brook's head. Ye Yan could feel that Brook's soul was fine, but his body did not move. The three of them were in trouble.
Shark Chili said: "I know a little bit about first aid for ordinary people after drowning, but how do I give first aid to a skeleton?"
Ye Yan poked Brooke's forehead with his finger: "According to common sense, skeletons don't need to breathe, so they shouldn't drown, right? No, he's already dead. Can a dead person faint?"
Zhang Da also grabbed Brooke's calf: "Why don't you try tickling the sole of his foot?"
"Mr. Tatsuya, Mr. Ye Yan, Mr. Shark Chili, that's too much!" Brook shouted in dissatisfaction.
Zhang Da also put Brooke's legs down and pretended nothing happened: "Are you okay? Why didn't you say so earlier?"
"Because my whole body was soaked in sea water, I have no strength now. I just want to take a rest. Besides, aren't my eyes open? Ah... I don't have eyes anymore, yo hoo hoo~"
Brooke straightened up and laughed for a while, then lay back down again, "Ah... I don't feel like moving at all after taking a dip in the sea water."
"This skeleton is beyond saving. I'd better go and see how Tom is doing." Zhang Da was also ready to go into the water again.
Ye Yan stopped him and said, "No need. The flag monster and I can communicate with each other through telepathy. Jin Erpeng said they are fine and will be back soon."
Zhang Da also grabbed the corner of his clothes and squeezed out the water, saying, "Okay, I'll go change my clothes too."
"Yohoho~ I'll go change too." Brook finally regained his spirit.
…
When Zhang Da came out again, a barbecue grill had been set up on the deck, and Tom's prey had been cut into small pieces by Altria and placed aside.
The charcoal fire had just been lit, Tom was slowly preparing various barbecue sauces, and Ye Yan was skewering the meat piece by piece.
"You've come just in time. Give me a hand. We'll have grilled kingfish for lunch today." Ye Yan called Zhang Da to help as well.
"Did you really catch Bulu?" Bull fish is Bulu, and the emperor bull fish is the largest among them. Zhang Da also moved a small stool and sat next to Ye Yan to help thread the fish.
Tom nodded proudly. He finally got to taste the thing he had been craving for days. Tom picked up a few skewers of meat and tried to grill them.
Brooke, who had just changed her clothes, came to the grill: "Yohohoho~ What a nice smell. I feel like my nose is getting drunk after smelling it, although..."
Zhang Da also interrupted: "Although you don't have a nose, stop talking nonsense and come to work."
"Ah..." Brooke was suddenly surrounded by a low pressure, "Mr. Tatsuya, please don't say that..."
Rui Mengmeng is more considerate than Zhang Daye and Brooke. After coming out, she took the initiative to sit over and thread the skewers.
Perona picked up her stuffed bear and looked left and right, and finally put it down to help Tom pass the skewers.
It didn't take long before the first batch of barbecue was ready. Tom picked up a skewer and handed it to Altria, and picked up two skewers and handed them to Ye Yan.
But when Ye Yan reached out to take it, Tom shook his head and pointed at the Huang Yao Banner behind him.
Ye Yan understood immediately: "You said you wanted to give it to the two guys who came to rescue you?"
Tom nodded. He wanted to be a good cat who knew how to be grateful. Although it was Altria who dealt with the emperor bullfish, the two flag monsters at least helped to drag the emperor bullfish back.
Then Perona and Brook, who choked on water while rushing to save him, also received consolation prizes.
After the first batch was distributed, Tom sped up his movements. When in a hurry, he could use his hands and feet to turn the dumplings over, and use his tail as a brush to apply sauce.
When playing, Tom can replace an entire symphony orchestra by himself. When cooking, Tom can replace several chefs by himself.
No matter what, no one will just sit and wait for Tom to feed them. It is also fun to barbecue by yourself.
Zhang Da also picked up a skewer of meat and brought it to Tom's mouth: "Come and try my cooking skills."
Tom bit off a piece of meat and shook his head with a grimace.
"Not done? Then I'll bake it for a while longer."
After a while, Zhang Da also called out to Tom: " Try again?"
Tom bit off another piece of meat with difficulty, chewed it anxiously, and then his eyes lit up. It tasted good.
"Is it cooked this time?" After getting Tom's confirmation, Zhang Da took back the skewers and started eating them happily.
Tom: ?
In fact, Zhang Da also felt that he had not been so naughty before. It must be because he had been with Tom for too long and was often tricked by him, and then he was slowly infected by him. Sometimes he felt particularly happy to be naughty.
Of course he still had a conscience. After mastering the trick, he let Tom enjoy the comfort of lying on the beach chair and being fed for a while.
The first day after leaving the Seven Water City was calm. Everyone was enjoying delicious food, exercising diligently, or playing cards for leisure. There is no such thing as too many days.
…
The next morning, just after daybreak, Zhang Da prepared to go to the deck for morning exercises as usual.
Then as soon as he went out, he saw a chicken dancing a strange dance. Note that it was a chicken, not just a chicken.
To be precise, it is a yellow stuffed chicken that is as tall as a person, with the word "闻" (wen) written on its chest.
"Good morning, Mr. Ye."
"Ye Yan, this can't be called 'Hearing the Cock Crow and Rising to Dance', right?" Zhang Da also realized that it should be one of the costumes Ye Yan ordered in the Seven Water City.
"Yes, this is my performance art, I rise up at the sound of the cock-crow!" Ye Yan introduced proudly, "This is because you get up before dawn to exercise every day. I get inspiration from you. They say art comes from life. Sure enough, you understood it right away."
"Haha... I'm really honored." Zhang Da also stretched his body casually, "If you feel sleepy, go and have a rest. I'll just watch outside."
"No need. I'm very energetic now. I don't get up early just to take a nap . I want to exercise with you too." Ye Yan is serious about performance art. Now that he has created a work, he must try his best to grasp the essence.
"But people don't stay up all night to get up at the crack of dawn... If you do that, it will damage your body... forget it." Zhang Da also thought about it. Although he always laughed at Ye Yan for his weak physique, he was not an ordinary person.
In short, a new day on the Amber begins in a full of inspirational atmosphere.
