The First Time To Refine A Weapon, Eat The Bag!

"Old man, are you the best shipwright here?" Arias inquired after inspecting other ships and finding none to his liking. Returning to the half-finished masterpiece, he praised the old man's craftsmanship.

The old man, surprised, asked how Arias reached that conclusion. Arias explained, "There is no ship in the entire shipyard as skillful as this one. The craftsmanship of shipbuilding is the nameplate of every shipbuilder."

Arias expressed confidence that the ship would sell immediately upon completion. The old man, intrigued, learned of Arias' interest in shipbuilding. Arias, with a smile, mentioned his fondness for tinkering with things.

Though the old man regretfully stated that the ship belonged to someone else, Arias proposed, "A buyer can also be a seller! If you can introduce that customer to me, maybe we can even reach some cooperation." Impressed, the old man agreed to introduce the buyer when they came.

Ignoring the old man's lack of interest, Arias turned to the shipyard boss and inquired about contacting the ship's customer. The boss hesitated, citing a confidentiality agreement with customers.

Undeterred, Arias proposed a commission of 1% for the transaction, prompting the boss's enthusiasm. Offering a 20% hotel discount, the boss arranged accommodation for Arias, who also requested shipbuilding materials.

While inspecting the materials, Hancock questioned Arias's intentions. Arias, excited about crafting quality items, explained, "Of course, to make something excellent!" With the acquired materials, he meticulously selected usable parts and applied his extensive weapon refining knowledge to create something extraordinary.

Arias prioritized consuming the capsule, envisioning the convenience of a bite bag in the pirate world lacking space equipment. Next on his agenda was harnessing the power of Udo Guy, small beads that had proven effective in battles, even against skilled opponents like Black Guan'er.

With aspirations to refine a power device for ships, Arias utilized his weapon refining knowledge. Armed with a seastone bottom plate obtained by Jill, he began the intricate process.

Three days of intense work culminated in an unfortunate explosion, leaving Arias with powdered remnants. Despite the setback, he remained undeterred, viewing the failure as a valuable lesson in refining. Recognizing the need to improve his proficiency, he embraced the challenge ahead.

Three days later, Arias proudly revealed a small bead in his hand. Hancock, still seated on Salome, watched with an infatuated gaze as Arias tinkered with the newfound creation.

"Hancock! Let me show you my big baby!" Arias exclaimed, eager to showcase the results of his refining efforts. Pointing the bead at a treasure chest, he made it disappear, leaving Hancock astonished.

"Where is the treasure chest?" she asked.

"Look here!" Arias handed her the capsule, demonstrating its use. Seeing the treasure chest inside through the transparent surface, Hancock couldn't hide her surprise and delight.

Arias explained, "This is called the bite capsule, and the space inside is ten cubic meters! With it, our future travels will be much more convenient. Even living things can be stored as long as they're in a coma!"

Excitement filled the air as Arias showcased the breakthrough in space equipment. For Hancock, a native of the pirate world unfamiliar with such technology, this was a revelation. She happily loaded and unloaded items, marveling at the possibilities.

Arias, fueled by success, prepared to create another bite bag.