Chapter 56 - Ouroboros Pirates

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More than a year has passed or more than four years since Lepus and others live in West Blue.

The fluyt ship 'Jormungandr' has finally been completed!

"Oh! Great! Just what I expected!"

Lepus and his crew who came to the dockyard seemed quite impressed by the appearance of their finished ship from a distance.

The Jormungandr ship from the outside looks royal and luxurious with an overall black color accented with gold ornaments and accents.

But with a large snake/sea dragon-shaped figurehead, this luxurious-looking ship looks fierce too!

"Hahaha!! How's that? Nice, right?"

Boris asked Lepus.

"Yeah."

Then, accompanied by Boris and the others Boggarts, they boarded the ship to see the deck and inside of the ship.

The inside of the ship contains many rooms and various other rooms along with furniture which are all white with golden ornamentation as Lepus wanted too.

After seeing and inspecting all the parts of the ship, Lepus nodded and gave his opinion.

"En. Good. There are many rooms but it is quite spacious and comfortable as I requested. I am satisfied with the result."

For a ship worth totalling 500 million Berries, Lepus is very satisfied and not disappointed with the result.

Then Lepus asked Boris.

"Boris, do you want to be this ship's taker?"

Hearing Lepus' question, Boris understood what he meant.

"Ship's taker? You mean a Shipwright and became a member of your crew?"

"Yeah."

"Hmm...."

Boris fell silent and thought. He seemed interested, but also a little hesitant.

Lepus then said to Gillian.

"Gillian-san too. I know you're good at cooking, so I'd like you to be the Chef of my crew."

"That's.... If we go with you, how about our daughter, Eris?"

"Take her too. Besides, there's also Muse. So Eris won't be lonely and have no friends. You don't have to worry about safety and security too. I've considered everything."

Gillian was now also silent.

Seeing his eldest son and daughter-in-law silent and looking hesitated, Alain who was also here spoke.

".... Just come along if you want. I allow it."

Hearing his father's statement, Boris was surprised and looked pleased.

"Father, are you serious!? I can go!?"

"Yes."

Then Gillian asked.

"But, Father, what about the shipyard? If my husband leaves, who will be the foreman?"

"That's fine. There are still some seniors in the shipyard. They can handle it."

Loris then also joined in.

"That's right. There's no need to worry about the shipyard.... And after all, Lepus-san needs someone who can handle the ship. I believe the reason Lepus-san wanted to recruit my brother was because as the one who built this ship and had a good relationship, my brother was more trusted instead of having to look for someone else who is not well known and understands about the ship."

"Exactly."

Lepus nodded.

Gillian once again asked Alain to be sure.

"Is it really okay?"

"Yes.... And make sure you keep an eye on your husband. Don't let him do anything stupid and embarrassing.

".... I understand. Fufu!"

Gillian chuckled, while Boris suddenly seemed to shudder with goosebumps.

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Two Weeks later, after all the preparations and farewells were completed, the Great Ship Jormungandr left the harbor and began its voyage.

The black flag and black sail with the Ouroboros Pirates' jolly roger seemed to flutter and expand in the wind.

The Jolly Roger or the symbol of the Ouroboros Pirates is a circular Snake/Dragon biting its tail which symbolizes the Ouroboros. Ouroboros circle around a barred circle that symbolizes the World, namely the Captain and the World which consists of 4 Blue, Red Line, and Grand Line. And finally, of course, the crossbones and the black background flag that symbolizes pirates.

On the ship that was sailing, Lepus had a discussion with his crew.

"Okay, I found out about tarot cards before and after I read and studies it, I got interested in the card system. So we'll have one card each that reflects on oneself and an important role in the crew. Mine is 'World'."

Lepus shows the card.

Then he gave a card each to Brisa and the others.

Brisa's card is 'Devil'.

Muret's is 'Wheel of Fortune'.

Kuina's is 'Chariot'.

Amber's is 'Strength'.

Max' card is 'Sun'.

Sera's is 'Lover'.

Boris' card is 'Empress'.

Gillian's card is 'Emperor'.

The crew nodded accepting their cards and roles, except for one person.

"Oi! Why is my card is 'Empress'!? I'm a man! Shouldn't it be 'Emperor'!?"

Boris was confused and didn't understand why he, a male, got the 'Empress' card.

Lepus also with a little smirk explained.

".... You're the 'Empress' because your wife is more dominant. Hehahahaha!"

"Hah!?"

Seeing her husband, Gillian chuckled and said.

"Fufufu! Just accept it, my husband. Or... do you want to oppose me?"

Hearing his wife words, Boris kept his mouth shut and lowered his head gloomily.

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[CREW'S DATA]

#8th Member

Name: Boggart Boris

Epithet: -

Bounty: -

Position: Helmsman, Shipwright

Hometown: West Blue - Buttham City/Island

Age: 37

DF: -

Haki: -

Skills: Ship-handling.

Information: Former Chief Foreman of Boggart Ship Company.

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[CREW'S DATA]

#9th Member

Name: Boggart/Bellucci Gillian

Epithet: -

Bounty: -

Position: Chef

Hometown: West Blue

Age: 33

DF: ???

Haki: -

Skills: Cooking, Tailoring.

Information: Boris' wife. A former fallen Mafia's Family Daughter.

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