Time Travel: Age of Discovery

Smoker spoke out everything in his heart in one breath, and Teya understood his meaning very well, as he had been in a similar situation in the past.

Having a kindred spirit listen and being able to pour out one's heart and soul often makes one become eloquent, with words pouring out like a flood, a true way to vent one's emotions. Therefore, Taya listened attentively, not interrupting Smoker until he had finished speaking, at which point Taya stood up.

"Smoker, I was right about you. However, when it comes to Devil Fruits, it's a blessing to encounter them, but it's hard to find them. However, I will try to help you. If you can comprehend and utilize the technique of Haki Surround, even if it's only a tiny bit, I will search the world for you to find a Nature-type Devil Fruit."

For Smoker, mastering the Aura of Domination might take time, but it will eventually be easy. This move can also be seen as a way for Thea to encourage Smoker. Even if he didn't say it explicitly, Thea already had this plan.

The candy and the whip were all for Smoker. This was what Teya meant, and sure enough, when Smoker heard it, his eyes flashed, as if all his fatigue had vanished, and he stood up.

"Master Teya, I will do my best!" Smoker responded loudly.

"That's great, but from now on you have to accompany me on daily patrols. Is that okay?" Teya asked.

Smoker nodded in agreement without hesitation. The so-called routine patrol was a plan Thea had set for himself, which involved patrolling the waters near the island he was stationed on. The itinerary was limited, like a prison, circumnavigating the island.

This way, he could explore the surrounding situation, but Teya's main purpose was to seize unexpected items when he encountered pirates.

Although Toya had his concerns, it was not impossible for the Devil Fruit he needed to be unavailable, or for someone else to obtain it, to happen. After all, Toya believed that the times he lived in were still full of unknowns, but he firmly believed that some things would eventually develop according to their established trajectory, even if his previous actions had slightly changed the situation.

Even though the future is unpredictable, Teya can vaguely sense that certain things are gradually coming to light.

The more you know, the more comfortable you will be with your fears.

"You go back first, that's all for today." After seeing off Smoker, Thea walked alone along the coast. The sea breeze made him feel relaxed and comfortable.

At this moment, Teya's main goal, in addition to continuing his training, is to find out the mastermind behind the "Gold in the Sky" incident. This matter is like a knot in his heart that needs to be resolved urgently.

Now we have only found some clues. As far as Teya knows, the only way to confirm whether his guess is correct is when the person who stole the "Gold in the Sky" appears again next time.

If so, then we have no choice but to fight!

Thinking of this, Teya stopped, lit a cigarette, and fell into deep thought.

Recalling his past experiences, Teya suddenly came up with an idea: why not go to the black market to search for the smoking fruit?

A smile appeared on Thea's lips. This plan seemed quite reliable. It was better than waiting aimlessly on the sea.

"Okay, let's set a small goal and make 100 million first... Bailey."

Teya put out the cigarette butt, threw it on the ground, and walked away.

"Huh? Why did you suddenly propose to go out to sea?" Sora was sitting at the desk, holding a Den Den Mushi in his hand. After hearing what Toya said next, his originally relaxed brows couldn't help but tighten slightly.

"Are you sure?" Thea on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment, then slowly replied that he had indeed found some clues, so he needed to go out and investigate.

Kong pondered for a moment and finally agreed to Teya's request, because he claimed that he would travel alone and would not bring anyone else with him.

So Kong gave up the idea of letting Teya take Smoker out to sea to make trouble, and approved his request.

After hanging up the phone, Teya breathed a sigh of relief. He finally had the chance to go out.

During this voyage, Teya told Kong that he had found clues about the "Tenjo Gold" incident. On the one hand, he did have the intention of looking for relevant clues, and on the other hand, he actually wanted to go to the black market to search for devil fruits.

Now Smoker's training has reached the accumulation stage, and the remaining efforts still require his own efforts, so Teya does not need to worry about it for the time being.

And Teya did not plan to stay away from home for too long on this trip. After all, he had already found out the exact location of the black market.

Teya believed that a devil fruit like the Smoke Fruit, which did not seem to have strong combat power, would probably not be eaten so early.

Generally speaking, among the devil fruits shown in the illustrated book, most people go for the powerful ones, so even if they get the other fruits, they may be resold.

After finishing all matters with his adjutant, Teya prepared to set off.

At this time, Smoker suddenly found Thea.

"Teacher Teya... where are you going?" Seeing Teya in casual clothes and packing his bags, the smile on Smoker's face froze instantly.

Teya told him the reason he had prepared in advance. Although he said that he was going out to sea to carry out a mission, he could not take Smoker with him. What Smoker needed to practice most at the moment was domineering power. After all, he had just started to learn the ropes and was in a critical period of accumulation.

Now Smoker naturally understood the seriousness of the situation and was no longer as determined to travel with Thea as before.

"It will take me some time to come back. I hope you can surprise me when we meet again."

Carrying his luggage, Thea patted Smoker on the shoulder and left immediately.

Two days later, on a merchant ship.

Teya leaned against the wooden boxes piled on the deck and closed his eyes to rest.

The scene before him was almost identical to the past, and Teya couldn't help but feel nostalgic.

Having always loved the feeling of traveling alone and exploring freely, Teya took out a piece of dry food from the package and chewed it carefully.

However, he noticed a small hand reaching out from the wooden box and quietly reaching towards his dry food.

Seeing that there was no one around, Teya coughed lightly, and the little hand immediately retracted.

"If you are hungry, you may show yourself and I can share some food with you." Teya said as if talking to himself and continued eating.

Then, there was a rustling sound from behind the wooden box, and a small figure walked out quietly and sat next to Teya.

She was wearing a wide-brimmed hat and an ill-fitting coat. She looked a little dusty and her clothes were torn, but from her long hanging hair, it could be seen that she was probably a little girl.

Teya didn't mind, but took out the dry food in his hand and placed it in front of her, and took a piece for himself to enjoy.