Setting Sail

"I am Gojo Satoru, captain of the Infinity Pirates," he declared, his blue eyes shining with a mysterious light behind his black glasses. "And you intrigue me."

The man in front of him spat on the blood-stained ground, casually wiping his blade. "Toji Fushiguro. Pirate hunter. I do not associate with your kind," he replied coldly, his sharp gaze fixed on Gojo.

"Oh? A bounty hunter..." Gojo pulled out a crumpled wanted poster. "The pirate you just took down... 300 million berries. Impressive."

Toji smirked disdainfully. The sum was considerable, but he had seen better.

"Join my crew," Gojo proposed, an enigmatic smile on his lips. "I can offer you much more than those measly 300 million."

"And what could a rookie like you offer me?" Toji mocked.

Gojo's smile dangerously widened. "The head of an Emperor."

This declaration made Toji flinch. The Emperors, those monsters reigning over the New World... The idea was as tempting as it was suicidal.

A rough chuckle escaped his throat. "You certainly have guts..." He sheathed his sword. "Go on."

"Simple. Join us. Trust us."

After a long moment of silence, Toji nodded. "Where's your ship?"

Waiting for them on the dock was Yuta Okkotsu, the crew's second-in-command. But upon seeing their vessel, Toji was taken aback.

"You plan to challenge an Emperor with... that?"

"I was planning to acquire a new one," admitted Gojo. "A hunter like you must know the right connections?"

Toji sighed. "I know someone. Masamichi Yaga, the best naval carpenter in the Grand Line. He might even join the crew if your project interests him."

"Water Seven," Toji specified. "He's searching there for legendary wood to build the ultimate ship."

Gojo's eyes lit up. "So, what are we waiting for?"

Two weeks later, the group arrived at Water Seven. The aquatic city rose majestically before them, its canals winding between boldly designed buildings. Bulls, those strange domesticated sea creatures, transported inhabitants along the waterways.

Toji guided them through the maze of cobbled streets to the Galley-La Company Docks, the city's most prestigious shipyard. The air was filled with the scent of freshly cut wood and molten metal.

At the heart of the shipyard, they found Masamichi Yaga. The imposing man oversaw the construction of a ship, his deep voice resonating over the hammering noise.

"Yaga-san," called out Toji.

The carpenter turned around, his gaze lingering on each member of the group before stopping at Gojo.

"Toji Fushiguro... What brings the lone hunter to my doorstep, accompanied by..." He squinted. "The Infinity Pirates, isn't it?"

"You are well-informed," Gojo smiled.

"News travels fast on the Grand Line. Your reputation precedes you."

In his private workshop, amidst ship plans and models, Gojo presented his project. As he narrated, Yaga's eyes sparkled with increasing interest.

"An Emperor..." he murmured. "For years, I've been waiting for a challenge matching my ambitions." He stood up. "I will build you more than a ship. I will create a legend."

The following two months saw the birth of the "Limitless," a masterpiece of technology and craftsmanship. Its Adam wood hull, practically indestructible, was reinforced with rare alloys. Its sails, woven from special fibers, caught even the slightest breeze. The ship was equipped with the latest innovations from Water Seven.

Meanwhile, the fame of the Infinity Pirates continued to grow. The arrival of Naobito Zenin, the formidable "Demon of the Seas," caused a stir. Then came Shoko Lieri, the prodigious healer, Mei Mei, the ruthless strategist, and Utahime Lori, whose enchanting voice concealed a formidable fighter.

Their bounties soared:

- Satoru D. Gojo: 400,000,000 ฿ - "The Master of Infinity"

- Yuta Okkotsu: 250,000,000 ฿ - "The Cursed Heir"

- Toji Fushiguro: 190,000,000 ฿ - "The Shadowless Hunter"

- Naobito Zenin: 97,000,000 ฿ - "The Demon of the Seas"

- Shoko Lieri: 55,000,000 ฿ - "The Scarlet Healer"

- Mei Mei: 50,000,000 ฿ - "The Raven Strategist"

- Utahime Lori: 40,000,000 ฿ - "The Combat Siren"

The day the Limitless was unveiled, even the veterans of Water Seven stood in awe. Its sleek bow cut through the air gracefully, the infinity symbol engraved in precious wood. The black flag fluttered proudly in the wind, bearing a skull pierced by the infinity sign.

"It's time," declared Gojo, gazing at his crew assembled on the deck. "The New World awaits us."

As the Limitless departed from Water Seven, the inhabitants watched the extraordinary ship sail away, sensing they had just witnessed the beginning of a legend. The Infinity Pirates set off towards their destiny, ready to challenge the established laws of the pirate world.

In taverns across the world, whispers began: "Have you heard of Satoru D. Gojo? They say he's aiming for an Emperor's head..."