Chapter 354 Uncle Long: Is there a weapon suitable for me?
"My dad is always talking nonsense sometimes. I've gotten used to it, but I didn't expect that he would actually send me to another world this time!"
Jackie Chan has a strong psychological endurance. Although he has always considered himself to be just an ordinary person, he can accept all kinds of incredible things very quickly.
As for the reason why Jackie Chan came here, he said that his father got a magic contract that could allow him to travel to another world, but he felt that his old bones could not bear the strain, so he decided to let Jackie Chan sign it.
It just so happens that Jackie Chan is not mature enough and could use some training. It would be even better if he could bring back some nice works of art and put them in the antique shop.
"Refining is fine, but art, are you sure the art here will still be valuable over there?" Zhang Da also said, "It would be more practical to get some gold."
"Well... it's hard to say about antiques, but paintings, sculptures and the like must have something in common, right?" Jackie Chan hesitated. "You just mentioned gold? Is gold easier to get than works of art?"
"For us, yes. You'll know later." Zhang Da also said. After all, pirates usually carry gold, jewelry, and Bailey on their ships. No one would take artworks with them, right? Even if they have those, it's hard to sell them.
His behavior made Jackie Chan a little worried that he might have joined some gangster organization.
In order to take care of Jackie Chan, Zhang Da also asked everyone to slow down the speed of the Amber, waiting for him to finish watching "Sunflower Manual" before going to Whiskey Mountain to experience the local customs and practices.
"Sunflower Manual" is the book that was compiled at the suggestion of Shark Chili, which explains some common sense of this world. It was first given to Ye Yan to read, and then to Wendy and Xia Lulu.
At that time, Ye Yan was shocked by the funny name on the book cover.
Later, Zhang Da also added information about the Amber Group members, including name, age, basic abilities, etc. It was not very detailed, but it allowed newcomers to get familiar with the environment and understand their companions more quickly.
Jackie Chan was somewhat skeptical about life after reading the book's introductions to the ocean, the division of power, and devil fruits: "Can I really survive in such a world?"
"Believe in yourself, you are very strong." Zhang Da also said.
Tom brought the drinks and snacks and placed one in front of Jackie Chan.
"Thank you." Jackie Chan thanked Tom politely, "Are all cats in other worlds so magical?"
"Tom is special." Zhang Da also said, "You can take a look at everyone's last information first."
Jackie Chan carefully read everyone's information, memorized everyone's name as quickly as possible, and then carefully looked at everyone's abilities, which amazed him.
But for him now, special abilities and the like are not very real, but his position is what he cares about more:
Member positions (sorted by joining time)
Zhang Daye: Boss, Captain, Mobile Warehouse, Tom's Limiter
Tom: Pet, chef, gunner, boatman, swordsman, musician, whatever he wants to do.
Altria: Guard, Swordsman, Helmsman, Gourmet Radar
Rui Mengmeng: waiter, chef assistant, swordsman, trainee helmsman, warehouse keeper
Shark Chili: intelligence officer, navigator, fighter, lifeguard, underwater scout
Ye Yan: Night watchman, performance artist, combatant, boatswain - mainly responsible for squeezing the eight flag monsters to do odd jobs
Brook: Musician, Swordsman (left the team)
Perona: Investigator, interrogator
Wendy: Ship's doctor, weatherman, emergency escape and emergency brake specialist
Xia Lulu: Investigator, Wendy's wings, and everyone's wings in times of crisis
"Everyone has to take on multiple duties. Is the work on the ship so busy?" Although some people's duties were strange, Jackie Chan didn't care for the time being. He asked, "Then what should I be responsible for? I have to do something for everyone, right?"
"It's not that busy actually. We are traveling, and leisure and entertainment are the main purpose, which is very important. And the work is part of life. Everyone does what they are good at to ensure that our trip goes smoothly."
Perona interrupted, "I said so much because I don't want to pay you all."
"How heartless! I haven't asked you to pay for tuition and accommodation yet!" Zhang Da glared at her, "When did I give you less pocket money when I went to the island?"
Perona made a face and pulled Wendy to play chess. Since everyone present was her family, she just wanted to ruin Zhang Daye's show.
"Don't worry about it. Perona is a problem child on the ship and lacks education." Zhang Da also said, "What you want to do depends on what you are good at."
Jackie Chan thought for a moment and said, "I'm an archaeologist. Maybe I can inspect each scenic spot and tell everyone the historical stories?"
Zhang Da also nodded: "Well, the idea is good, but studying history is illegal."
"Ah?" Jackie Chan was stunned, "Why?"
Zhang Da also shook his head: "I don't know. I guess the current ruler has some secrets. Once revealed, they will be overthrown or something. Eleven years ago, an island was destroyed by artillery fire because of this."
"This, no matter how you look at it, destroying an island directly is too much, isn't it?" Jackie Chan was a little confused, "So, I am a criminal as soon as I got here?"
"Not really. You haven't started research yet. Anyway, don't claim to be an archaeologist. It's very troublesome." Zhang Da also whispered, "Actually, if you are really curious, no one will know if you do research secretly. Just don't record it or publicize it, especially for that specific hundred years."
"You make me even more curious. Forget it, it's better not to cause trouble." Jackie Chan shook his head. As an archaeologist, he was curious enough, but as a companion, he didn't want to cause trouble for everyone.
"In addition to these skills, I also have some wilderness survival and exploration experience because I often work in the wild, which should come in handy." Jackie Chan thought for a moment and said modestly, "Also, I know a little bit of Kung Fu, but it's nothing compared to your abilities."
"No, no, no, knowing Kung Fu is great. I really want to learn it!" Zhang Da also said, "Uncle Long, come and be my martial arts coach!"
Although he and Altria learned a lot of fighting skills, they were more skills for fighting on the battlefield. Jackie Chan's kung fu was more sophisticated and flexible, and many times allowed him to defeat the strong with the weak, and even create miracles.
Especially the skill of picking up anything and using it as a weapon at any time, which fits perfectly with his storage bar.
"Uh... okay, if it can help you." Jackie Chan didn't hesitate, but Zhang Da's way of addressing him made him a little uncomfortable. "Just call me Jackie Chan, Uncle Long or something like that. I'm not that old, am I?"
"Okay Uncle Long, no problem Uncle Long!"
…
Although the speed of the Amber slowed down, it was still moving forward slowly. By the time it was getting dark, it had approached the Whiskey Mountain that Kurokas had mentioned.
Rui Mengmeng on the stage exclaimed, "What a huge cactus! Is that a mountain?"
"Really!" Wendy, Xia Lulu, Perona and Tom also crowded at the bow and looked forward.
On the small island not far away, several green peaks are eye-catching. Like real cacti, the mountainside has spherical branches growing on the sides. If you look closely, you can even see densely packed small thorns on them.
"It's too late today. If you're curious, you can go hiking tomorrow." Zhang Da didn't have the heart to tell them the true appearance of those little thorns, and reminded them, "Don't be too surprised. Mr. Kulokas said that this place has been occupied by criminal gangs recently. Be careful."
Jackie Chan asked worriedly, "What kind of criminal gang is it? Is it dangerous?"
"If I'm not mistaken, it should be the Baroque Workshop." Zhang Da also said, "I guess there are only a few hundred people at most, so it won't be a big problem."
"Hundreds of people!" Jackie Chan panicked subconsciously, then he saw Zhang Daye's expression and remembered that they were not ordinary people. He quickly calmed down, "Will I offend them if I pass by here?"
"To be precise, I have provoked them a long time ago. They sent assassins to deal with me, and then we arrested three of their senior officials." Zhang Da also explained the reason to Jackie Chan and Wendy, who didn't know the situation, and then said, "Maybe I am still on their assassination list."
"Why is this happening?" Wendy looked at Tom with pity. Tom was so cute, yet someone came to catch him and even sent killers.
Jackie Chan was still unclear about his companions' style of doing things, so he asked, "So what are we going to do?"
"Of course we should fight our way there, and then notify the navy to come and pick them up." Zhang Da said without hesitation, "If we can implicate the mastermind behind the scenes through them, then we will be doing a good deed."
"Everyone, just be careful and don't get fooled or ambushed by them." Zhang Da was not too worried, as the combat effectiveness of Baroque Works was just so-so.
Crocodile would never come here in person to take charge. Even if he really came, do you believe that Zhang Da would let Tom spray him with a water gun?
"There is a mastermind behind this, it's so complicated?" Jackie Chan felt that he was involved in a big incident. He looked at his small body and said helplessly, "Is there a weapon suitable for me?"
…
The atmosphere in the town was a little serious at this time. Just as Zhang Dataya had guessed, the members of the Baroque Workshop did gather here. The reason was that Zhang Dataya had handed over Mr. 3, Mr. 5 and Miss. Valentine to the Navy.
Through interrogation, the Navy learned that a large number of Baroque Works members were lurking in Alabasta with the aim of establishing a so-called ideal country. In other words, they wanted to overthrow the regime of the Kingdom of Alabasta.
So the navy contacted the king of Alabasta and launched a severe cleanup operation on Baroque Works. Although Crocodile was not found, most of the members of Baroque were either captured or escaped. They spent several months regrouping at Whiskey Peak. Their orders were to accumulate strength and bide their time.
Therefore, these people are still engaged in various criminal activities here, including but not limited to espionage, assassination, theft, etc. The bounty hunter work originally used to cover up their tracks seems less important.
However, they have recently found a new way to make money, which is to disguise themselves as a "welcome city" and pretend to hold a banquet to welcome every ship that comes here, and then wait until they are full of food and drink, relax their vigilance, or even fall asleep, and then kill people and steal treasures.
And today, the observers found the target again.
